Sri Lanka GCE Ordinary Level: Second Language Tamil (for Sinhala Speakers)

The GCE Ordinary Level (O/L) examination in Sri Lanka is a crucial step in a student's academic journey. It is administered by the Department of Examinations of the Ministry of Education and is based on the Cambridge University Ordinary Level qualification. Students typically sit for the O/L exam after completing grades 10 and 11. The 2023 (2024) O/L examination took place from May 6th to 15th, with a large number of students participating. Results for the 2023 exam were released in September 2024.

Tamil is offered as a second language at the O/L level for students whose dominant language is Sinhala. While a dedicated syllabus document for this specific group has not been retrieved, general information about the Tamil second language syllabus is available. Past papers and marking schemes for the Second Language Tamil O/L exam are also accessible, providing valuable resources for students preparing for the examination.

The O/L examination includes mandatory subjects such as the student's mother tongue (Sinhala or Tamil), religion, English, mathematics, science, and history. Students can also choose from a range of optional subjects. From 2026, the O/L examination structure will be revised, with a focus on seven core subjects.