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Sri Lanka · Education & LanguagesGuru.lk
Access thousands of video lessons across school subjects and professional topics, taught by university academics, teachers and industry experts, on Sri Lanka's largest digital learning platform.
What it helps with
- O/L and A/L revisionLocal syllabus.
- Lessons in SinhalaAnd Tamil, English.
- Teachers you can followVideo lessons.
About Guru.lk
Guru.lk is an online learning platform run by Colombo-based Headstart (Pvt) Ltd, built around the goal of giving students access to quality education regardless of their location, ethnicity or social background. It has grown into Sri Lanka's largest e-learning content portal, with more than 650,000 learners and over 8,100 lessons contributed by university academics, school teachers, business leaders and corporate trainers, and has partnered with telecom operator Dialog Axiata's Nenasa initiative to provide free access to government schools.
Key Features
- Large Content Library: Over 8,100 lessons spanning school subjects, professional skills and general knowledge topics.
- Diverse Expert Contributors: Content created by university academics, teachers, business leaders and corporate trainers, not a single narrow source.
- Live and Recorded Classes: Teachers can deliver live lectures, upload recorded lessons, and set quizzes and assessments through the platform.
- Free Access for Government Schools: Partnership with Dialog Axiata's Nenasa initiative gives government schools free access to Guru.lk content.
How to Get Started
- Visit the Guru.lk website and create a student account.
- Browse or search for lessons by subject or topic.
- Watch video lessons, complete quizzes and assessments, and interact with other students on shared topics.
- Teachers can register separately to upload their own lessons and manage live classes.
Before you use it
- Good to know: Lessons follow the Sri Lankan school syllabus, which is useful for children in local schools.
- Limits: Certificates from the platform are not formal qualifications.
Foreign card OK
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Does Guru.lk work with a foreign bank card in Sri Lanka?
- Yes - Guru.lk accepts foreign-issued cards in Sri Lanka.
- Is Guru.lk available in English?
- Not officially - the interface is mainly in the local language.
- Do I need a local phone number to use Guru.lk?
- No, an international phone number generally works for Guru.lk.
- Do I need local ID or residency for Guru.lk?
- No, Guru.lk doesn't require local ID or residency for visitors.
- Where can I use Guru.lk?
- iOS · Android · Web
- How much does Guru.lk cost?
- Free lessons; some paid courses
