Cambridge University Press & Assessment has expanded its operations in Sri Lanka by establishing a new office at the World Trade Center in Colombo, along with a locally employed team under Cambridge University Press & Assessment Lanka (Pvt) Ltd, effective from August 1, 2026.
This initiative underscores Cambridge’s ongoing dedication to Sri Lanka and reflects its investment in local talent, facilitating closer engagement with schools, educators, institutions, partners, and communities throughout the nation.
The Colombo office will enable the Sri Lanka team to manage the full spectrum of Cambridge University Press & Assessment’s activities within the country. This encompasses areas such as Cambridge International Education, Cambridge English, publishing and learning resources, as well as sales, marketing, customer support, and operational functions. Additionally, the team collaborates with government and institutional partners to address key priorities within Sri Lanka’s educational landscape.
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Zahara Ansary, the Country Head for Sri Lanka and the Maldives at Cambridge University Press & Assessment, remarked, “Our endeavors in Sri Lanka have consistently been grounded in robust relationships with the education sector. Establishing this new office and employing a local team enhances our ability to strengthen these connections, better comprehend local requirements, and support the schools, educators, institutions, and partners throughout the country. This also demonstrates our confidence in the future of education in Sri Lanka and our long-term commitment to the region.”
Cambridge operates across various educational levels in Sri Lanka, offering support to schools and learners through international curricula, programs, qualifications, English language learning, assessments, educational resources, and professional development for teachers and professionals. The local team also engages with higher education institutions, employers, governmental stakeholders, and educational partners nationwide.
As a part of the University of Cambridge, Cambridge University Press & Assessment integrates expertise in education, assessment, research, and publishing. Cambridge International Education collaborates with over 10,000 schools in more than 160 countries, fostering a global network of learners, educators, and school leaders.
Arun Rajamani, Managing Director for South Asia at Cambridge University Press & Assessment, stated, “Sri Lanka holds significant importance in our South Asian initiatives, supported by a strong educational community and long-established relationships. Enhancing our local presence enables us to collaborate more closely with partners in Sri Lanka, merging Cambridge’s expertise with a nuanced understanding of local contexts. We anticipate continuing our efforts to support education in the country for many years ahead.”
The previous year has been remarkably fruitful for Cambridge in Sri Lanka, marked by record resource sales, the addition of ten new schools to the Sri Lankan Cambridge schools network, and the administration of nearly 50,000 Cambridge English examinations, including Young Learners English (YLE), throughout the island.
The newly established office in Colombo will act as the operational hub for Cambridge University Press & Assessment’s team in Sri Lanka as they further advance their initiatives in international education, English language learning, publishing, and collaborations with various institutions and government entities.
