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⏳ Closing: 22 November 2026
OUSL Postgraduate Diploma in Bilingual Education 2026/27
The Postgraduate Institute of English (PGIE) of The Open University of Sri Lanka, in collaboration with the Ministry of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education, invites applications for the Postgraduate Diploma in Bilingual Education 2026/27. The Ministry will provide full course fee scholarships for 45 selected serving bilingual educators, with applications closing on 22 November 2026.
Programme Overview
Programme
Postgraduate Diploma in Bilingual Education
Academic Year
2026 / 2027
Awarding Body
PGIE, The Open University of Sri Lanka
SLQF Level & Duration
SLQF Level 8 · 30 Credits · 1 Year
Course Fee
Rs. 165,000 (45 Ministry Scholarships Available)
Selection Test Fee
Rs. 2,500 (Non-refundable)
Application Deadline
22 November 2026
Selection Test Date
28 November 2026 (10:00 AM at Nawala)
Target Group & Admission Eligibility
This programme is specifically designed for professionals actively engaged in Sri Lanka's Bilingual Education Programme (teaching non-language subjects in English Medium / EMI).
Target Group
- Bilingual Education teachers in government schools
- In-Service Advisors (ISAs) supporting bilingual education
- Zonal or Provincial Bilingual Education Coordinators with direct access to school programmes
Mandatory Basic Conditions
- Must currently be serving as a Bilingual Education teacher, ISA, or Zonal/Provincial Coordinator.
- Must possess a minimum of 2 years of service by 22 November 2026.
- Must pass the competitive written selection test and interview.
Academic & Professional Qualifications (At least ONE of the following)
- A Bachelor's degree from a recognized university at SLQF Level 5 or above; OR
- A professional qualification equivalent to NVQ Level 7; OR
- Successful completion of a Postgraduate Certificate from the PGIE, Open University of Sri Lanka; OR
- A Teacher Training Certificate from a recognized institution along with at least 8 years of teaching experience; OR
- An equivalent or higher qualification acceptable to the Senate of The Open University of Sri Lanka.
Ministry Scholarship Scheme (45 Places)
The Ministry of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education will sponsor the entire course fee of Rs. 165,000 for 45 qualified candidates selected through competitive merit.
- Selection Basis: Marks obtained in the PGIE Written Selection Test followed by an interview conducted by the Ministry of Education.
- Routing Requirement: Applicants seeking the government scholarship must route their application documents through their respective Zonal or Provincial Director of Education.
- Bond Declaration: Candidates must formally state in their application whether they are currently bonded to the Ministry of Education for any other course or have previously received a similar scholarship facility.
Delivery Mode & Course Requirements
- Bimodal Delivery: Conducted via an Open and Distance Learning (ODL) model combining online components with mandatory in-person sessions.
- Mandatory Physical Attendance: At least 60% of teaching, learning, and assessments take place physically at the PGIE premises in Nawala, Nugegoda. Attendance is compulsory (certificates of attendance can be issued for duty leave).
- Teaching Practicum: Selected candidates are required to complete a compulsory 100-hour Teaching Practicum.
- Fixed Schedule: PGIE teaching and evaluation schedules cannot be altered to fit personal or professional commitments.
Course Outline (30 Credits)
| Course Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| PGP8307 | Philosophical and Sociological Bases of Education | 03 |
| PGP8502 | Theories, Concepts, Models and Issues of Bilingual Education | 05 |
| PGP8308 | Language Arts | 03 |
| PGP8607 | Methodology, Material Design and Classroom Management in Bilingual Education | 06 |
| PGP8309 | Educational Psychology | 03 |
| PGP8310 | Assessment and Evaluation | 03 |
| PGP8311 | Teaching Practicum | 03 |
| PGP8402 | Continuing Teacher Professional Development, Mentoring & Supervision (Project/Portfolio) | 04 |
Applicant Guide
Part 1: From the Official Notice
- Application Fee Payment: Candidates must deposit the non-refundable test fee of Rs. 2,500 at any People's Bank branch to Account No.
174-100-246-838310(Account Holder: Postgraduate Institute of English, Nugegoda Branch, Code: 174). Attach a copy of the deposit receipt to the application and keep the original. - Mandatory Attachments: Completed application form, certified copies of academic/professional certificates, certified service records, and your current school timetable clearly indicating non-language subjects taught under Bilingual Education / English Medium Instruction (EMI).
- Submission Deadline & Destination: Applications must reach the Deputy Registrar, Postgraduate Institute of English, The Open University of Sri Lanka, P.O. Box 21, Nawala, Nugegoda on or before 22 November 2026. Late applications will be rejected.
- Selection Test Details: The written examination will be held on 28 November 2026 at 10:00 AM exclusively at OUSL Nawala, Nugegoda. The test evaluates English language proficiency and academic writing ability. Candidates must bring their attested hard-copy admission card sent by PGIE via email.
Part 2: Editor's Guidance (General Advice, Not Part of the Notice)
The points below are general guidance by GovInfo.lk, not part of the official notice.
- Timetable Certification: Ensure your school principal signs and stamps your school timetable explicitly highlighting the bilingual subjects you teach. This document is crucial to proving active involvement.
- Zonal Channel Speed: Forwarding applications through Zonal/Provincial Education Offices frequently takes a few days. Hand-deliver or follow up closely to guarantee dispatch before the 22 November deadline.
- Nawala Travel Planning: Since Nawala is the single examination and lecture venue and requires 60% physical attendance, educators outside the Western Province should plan travel and accommodation arrangements early.
Application Steps ()
- Download the application form from
https://pgie.ou.ac.lk/postgraduate-diploma-in-bilingual-education/. - Pay the non-refundable selection test fee of Rs. 2,500 at any People's Bank branch to PGIE Account No.
174-100-246-838310(Nugegoda Branch). - Complete all parts of the application and attach certified copies of educational/professional certificates and service letters.
- Attach your certified current teaching timetable demonstrating bilingual subject instruction.
- If applying for the Ministry scholarship, route the complete set through your Zonal or Provincial Director of Education.
- Post or deliver to: Deputy Registrar, Postgraduate Institute of English, The Open University of Sri Lanka, P.O. Box 21, Nawala, Nugegoda to arrive by 22 November 2026.
🇱🇰 සිංහල සාරාංශය
- පාඨමාලාව: ද්විභාෂා අධ්යාපනය පිළිබඳ පශ්චාත් උපාධි ඩිප්ලෝමාව 2026/27 (SLQF 8).
- ආයතනය: ශ්රී ලංකා විවෘත විශ්වවිද්යාලයේ ඉංග්රීසි පශ්චාත් උපාධි ආයතනය (PGIE).
- ශිෂ්යත්ව: තෝරාගන්නා ගුරුවරුන්/නිලධාරීන් 45 දෙනෙකු සඳහා අධ්යාපන අමාත්යාංශයෙන් සම්පූර්ණ පාඨමාලා ගාස්තුව (රු. 165,000) නිදහස් කෙරේ.
- සුදුසුකම්: රජයේ පාසල්වල ද්විභාෂා ගුරුවරුන්, ISA හෝ සම්බන්ධීකාරකවරුන් ලෙස වසර 2ක සේවා කාලය සහ අදාළ උපාධි/ඩිප්ලෝමා සුදුසුකම්.
- අවසන් දිනය: 2026 නොවැම්බර් 22 (තේරීමේ විභාගය: නොවැම්බර් 28).
🇱🇰 தமிழ் சுருக்கம்
- நெறிகை: இருமொழிப் கல்விக்கான பட்டப்பின் டிப்ளோமா 2026/27 (SLQF 8).
- நிறுவனம்: இலங்கை திறந்த பல்கலைக்கழகத்தின் ஆங்கில பட்டப்பின் கற்கைகள் நிறுவகம் (PGIE).
- புலமைப்பரிசில்: தெரிவுசெய்யப்படும் 45 ஆசிரியர்களுக்கு கல்வி அமைச்சு முழுப் பாடநெறிக் கட்டணத்தையும் (ரூ. 165,000) வழங்கும்.
- தகைமை: அரச பாடசாலை இருமொழிப் பாடசாலை ஆசிரியர்கள்/ISA/ஒருங்கிணைப்பாளர்கள், 2 வருட சேவைக்காலம் மற்றும் பட்டம்/ஆசிரியர் பயிற்சி சான்றிதழ்.
- முடிவுத் திகதி: 2026 நவம்பர் 22 (தெரிவுப் பரீட்சை: நவம்பர் 28).
Official Documents & Contacts
- Official Portal & Downloads: PGIE Bilingual Education Diploma Page
- Official Website: Postgraduate Institute of English (PGIE)
- Telephone: 011 282 5805
- Email: sarpgie@ou.ac.lk
- Address: Deputy Registrar, Postgraduate Institute of English, The Open University of Sri Lanka, P.O. Box 21, Nawala, Nugegoda.
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Source and Updates
Source: Ministry of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education & Postgraduate Institute of English (PGIE), The Open University of Sri Lanka, Official Admission Advertisement dated 26 October 2026. View the original admission notice (PDF)
Prepared by: GovInfo.lk Editorial Team
Last reviewed: 01 November 2026
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