🏛️ British Council Sri Lanka Transfers Vocational Attestation to TVEC

• Overview & Legal Compliance Effective 1 August 2026, attestation for vocational and technical education qualifications will transfer from British Council Sri Lanka to the Tertiary and Vocational Education Commission (TVEC). The change ensures compliance with the Tertiary and Vocational Education Act No. 20 of 1990, recognizing TVEC as the primary statutory body for Sri Lanka's tertiary regulatory standards. • Key Operational Changes TVEC Scope: TVEC will handle all future attestations for vocational and technical courses, including those tied to UK awarding bodies. Transition Window: British Council will process all applications submitted on or before 31 July 2026. Retained Services: British Council will retain attestation for UK university degrees, graduate diplomas, Cambridge International, Pearson Edexcel, Oxford AQA (O/A Levels), IELTS, Aptis, and ACCA qualifications. • Impact on Education & Workforce Regulatory Integrity: Mandates that institutions offering vocational qualifications register with TVEC to preserve local and global qualification standards. International Recognition: Collaboration with the UK Department for Business and Trade ensures UK vocational pathways remain trusted and aligned with Sri Lankan law.