Sri Shariputhra Maha Vidyalaya
Secondary School in Sri Lanka
Sri Shariputhra Maha Vidyalaya (Sinhala: ශාරිපුත්ර මහා විද්යාලය) is a secondary school in Imbulpe, Balangoda, Sabaragamuwa Province, Sri Lanka. It was established in the 19th century. At present, more than 800 students are studying at the college. According to ancient documents, it was the first school in Balangoda education zone. Many politicians, lawyers, scholars, physicians, engineers and other government officers have studied at this college. Government graduated teachers and other education colleges' teachers conduct the classes for students up to G.C.E. A-Level. Normally, 1st or 2nd level government education service officer is appointed as the principal of the college. there are Buddhist and Roman Catholic educational backgrounds. Also according to the department of education, students of the college follow the local syllabus and face to A-Level and O-Level examinations which are conducted by government of Sri Lanka. According to the history of the college, it was established as a boys' college, however after 1950's it was converted into the mixed school by the government.
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