International Journal of Academic Multidisciplinary Research (IJAMR)   Year: 2022 | Volume: 6 | Issue: 4 | Page No.: 32-36 English Language Proficiency of Sri Lankan Tamil / Sinhala Speaking Students after 13 Years of Studying the Language at School. Download PDF SMBM Arshad - MA TESL(R), BA ELT Abstract: This paper conducts a surface scrutiny in the teaching of ESL in Sri Lankan schools. Having given an introduction and background of the nature of ESL learning and teaching in Sri Lanka, explained types of tests that are conducted to evaluate learners' level of language competency and how it takes place. The Government of Sri Lanka has actually provided students and teachers, teacher educators with enough facilities and resources. There're issues with examination and the way it is conducted which affects thedevelopment of English language.Reasons for poor performance have been taken into study and follows the consequence of expected qualities and qualifications of effective teachers,that lead the study towards the conclusion and recommendation.