Welcome to Vavuniya National College of Education

About Our College

Shaping Sri Lanka’s Future Teachers

Located in Poonthoddam, Vavuniya, the Vavuniya National College of Education (VNCoE) is one of Sri Lanka’s premier teacher-training institutions under the National Institute of Education (NIE) and the Ministry of Education.
We specialize in pre-service and in-service teacher education, nurturing graduates who are academically sound, professionally competent, and socially responsible.

Our goal is to prepare teachers who will inspire students, strengthen schools, and contribute to national development through quality education.

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YEARS OF

ACADEMIC MASTERY

Mr. K.M.G.S.N. Kaluwewa

Secretary, Ministry of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education

Mrs.P.D.Iroshini Paranagama

Chief Commissioner (Teacher Education) of Education

Mr. K.M.G.S.N. Kaluwewa

Secretary, Ministry of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education

Mrs.P.D.Iroshini Paranagama

Chief Commissioner (Teacher Education) of Education

Message From The President

As the President of the Vavuniya National College of Education, I take immense pleasure in presenting the Annual Report for the year 2025. During the year 2025, our college successfully overcame numerous challenges and achieved significant accomplishments.

In my capacity as President, I submit this annual report with gratitude to the Almighty, who bestowed us with the strength to foster the growth of the college, enhance the professional competence and personal development of teacher trainees, support the achievements of academic and non-academic staff, and ensure physical well-being and overall health.

Dr.G.Kamalakumar (President, VNCoE.)

Message From The President

As the President of the Vavuniya National College of Education, I take immense pleasure in presenting the Annual Report for the year 2025. During the year 2025, our college successfully overcame numerous challenges and achieved significant accomplishments.

In my capacity as President, I submit this annual report with gratitude to the Almighty, who bestowed us with the strength to foster the growth of the college, enhance the professional competence and personal development of teacher trainees, support the achievements of academic and non-academic staff, and ensure physical well-being and overall health.

Dr.G.Kamalakumar (President, VNCoE.)

Vice Presidents of VNCoE

Mr.K.Hariharasakthy

BA, PGDE, MATE, PGDEM

Admin & Finance

Mrs.L.Thunaivan

SP Tre Tamil, BA(Hons), PGDE(Mert), MATE, PGDEM(merit), MA(Hons)

Education & Quality Assurance

Mrs.S.Raju

BA(Hons), MA, PGDE, PGDEM

Continuous Education

Vice Presidents of VNCoE

Mr.K.Hariharasakthy

BA, PGDE, MATE, PGDEM

Admin & Finance

Mrs.L.Thunaivan

SP Tre Tamil, BA(Hons), PGDE(Mert), MATE, PGDEM(merit), MA(Hons)

Education & Quality Assurance

Mrs.S.Raju

BA(Hons), MA, PGDE, PGDEM

Continuous Education

Our Vision

Let's build up the respected profession of teachers of creative abilities and moral mind with higher potentiality of thoughts.

Our Mission

Let's President, Vise President, Teacher Educators and Non Academic Staff rise with dedication, devotion and determination to intermingle with the college society to produce the learners who will be enriched with equal vision balanced mind faith devotion wisdom high competencies and high morality

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Our Academic Services

National Diploma in Teaching (NDT) – 3-year pre-service teacher training programme.

Professional development workshops for practicing teachers.

Subject-based modules in languages, mathematics, science, and primary education.

Practical training and school placements across the Northern Province.

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Our History

A Journey of Excellence in Teacher Education

Established under the National Institute of Education (NIE) and the Ministry of Education, the Vavuniya National College of Education (VNCoE) has been a cornerstone of teacher training in Sri Lanka’s Northern Province.
Since its inception, the College has been dedicated to producing well-qualified, skilled, and compassionate educators who serve schools across the island.

Over the years, VNCoE has evolved into a modern teacher-training institution that blends tradition with innovation — combining academic theory, practical training, and community engagement to shape the future of education.