DEADLINE EXTENDED - Call for expression of interest to participate in Sri Lanka’s education sector reform programme, TRANSFORM

The British Council in Sri Lanka has started implementation of a major education programme known as TRANSFORM, in collaboration with the Government of Sri Lanka (GoSL). The general principles of the MoU commit to collaboration not just on teacher/educator development but also on systemic reform.

What is TRANSFORM?

Providing access to learning opportunities through a fit for purpose and relevant education system, allows young people to contribute to the economic and social development of Sri Lanka while achieving their potential and meeting their personal aspirations

TRANSFORM: Employer Engagement in Higher Education

Through this project British Council aims to support state higher education institutes become labour market driven and industry relevant.

Objectives:

• Support state higher education institutes in becoming industry relevant to facilitate the transition of young people from education to employment
• Foster higher education--industry collaboration ranging from, but not limited to, course offer, assessment, policy development etc.  
• Support the Government’s plans of enhancing standards and relevance of the state higher education system.

British Council is seeking interest from suitably experienced UK educational partners in delivering the above project objectives. The successful UK partner will be expected to;

Carry out a baseline research to review:

• Sample learning outcomes, curricula and assessment to see if they are relevant to employer needs
• Current practices of state higher education institutes in engaging with industry

In addition:

• Set up a working group comprising of higher education, industry and other stakeholders to review current practices and explore collaborative options.
• Share expertise on how UK higher education institutes work with industry (for example, via higher education-industry symposium, UK exposure visit for stakeholders etc.)
• Provide final evaluation report

For further details please refer the attached document.