A New Chapter for English Assessment in Sri Lanka Linguaskill by Cambridge University

Cambridge University Press & Assessment will formally introduce Linguaskill to Sri Lanka at an exclusive, invitation-only event titled “Linguaskill Unlocked: Unlocking World-Class English with Cambridge”, taking place on Tuesday, 27 January 2026, from 3.30 PM to 5.30 PM at the Courtyard by Marriott, Colombo.  

The event marks the official launch of Linguaskill the online, certificated English proficiency exam from Cambridge, in Sri Lanka. Trusted by leading organisations worldwide, including international corporates such as Air France and higher education institutions such as RMIT University, Linguaskill is designed to assess English proficiency accurately and efficiently across academic, professional, and workplace contexts.  

The programme will feature a keynote address by Arun Rajamani, Managing Director (South Asia), Cambridge University Press & Assessment, followed by an inspirational address by Ramesh Schaffter, Group Chief Executive Officer of the Janashakthi Group, on the theme “English: Enabling Global Standards, From Sri Lanka.”  

The event will bring together senior leaders from Sri Lanka’s corporate sector, higher education institutions, professional bodies, and authorised Linguaskill centres to engage in dialogue on global English standards, professional and workforce readiness, and the evolving role of English assessment.  

A panel discussion titled “Unlocking World-Class English” will feature Sandra De Zoysa, CX Strategist & Transformation Leader; Jehan Perinpanayagam, CEO of Infomate; Ken Vijayakumar, DGM – HR, Admin, Purchasing & Sustainability at A. Baur & Co.; Dayan Fernando, CEO of ANC Education and Coordinating Principal of the Wycherley Group of Schools; and Achini Fernando, Head of the Professional Development Unit at the Informatics Institute of Technology (IIT). The session will be moderated by Haaziq Feroze, Business Development Manager – English (Sri Lanka), Cambridge University Press & Assessment.  

Commenting on the introduction of Linguaskill in Sri Lanka, Zahara Ansary, Country Head – Sri Lanka & The Maldives, Cambridge University Press & Assessment, said: “Linguaskill responds to a growing need in Sri Lanka for an accurate, reliable, and internationally benchmarked English assessment. It enables institutions and employers to measure real-world communication skills while supporting learners and professionals to meet global standards.”  

Linguaskill is recognised by leading educational institutions and employers and can be used for high-stakes purposes such as student admission or graduation at university or recruiting and developing employees.  

Linguaskill is a certificated exam that delivers a fair and accurate result – ensuring employers and recognising bodies can be confident in an individual’s abilities. Candidates receive a certificate with in-depth reporting on the modules they’ve taken, plus an average score across the exam. The exam has built-in advanced security technology, and certification to the highest level on the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR).The event is hosted by Cambridge University Press & Assessment in Sri Lanka, reaffirming its commitment to advancing education, skills development, and global employability standards in the country.