Population: 22,409,381 (July 2017 est.)
Ethnic Groups: Sinhalese 75%, Sri Lankan Tamil 11%, Sri Lankan Moors, 9%, Other 5%
Religions: Buddhist (official) 70%, Hindu 13%, Muslim 10%, Catholic 6%, Other 1%
Languages: Sinhala (official) 74%, Tamil (official) 18%, Other 8%
Area: 65,610 sq km (slightly larger than West Virginia)
Government Type: Presidential Republic
National Capital: Colombo
Currency: Sri Lankan Rupees (LKR)
Sri Lanka O-Levels are different than GCE O-Levels and not sufficient for admission, as they represent the Sri Lankan equivalent of completing US Grade 10.
Sri Lanka O-Levels | Grades 9-10 |
Sri Lanka A-Levels | Grades 11-12 |
Diploma | 2 years |
Bachelor’s (General) | 3 years |
Bachelor’s (Special) | 4 years |
Master’s | 2-3 years |
Doctor of Philosophy | 2-3 years |
Reported Grade | US Equivalent |
A 75 – 100% Distinction | A |
B 65 – 74% Very Good | B+ |
C 55 – 64% Credit | B |
S 40 – 54% Ordinary | C |
F 0 – 39% Fail | F |
Reported Grade | US Equivalent |
A 70 – 100% | A |
B 55 – 69% | B |
C 40 – 54% | C |
E 30 – 39% | D |
F 0 – 29% | F |
English-only documents are acceptable. Original language documents are not required.
