This is a summary in outline form of the English literature teaching situation in Sri Lanka. Pupils may begin literature in English in grade 10 when they are about 15. All undergraduates study some English to gain English reading ability. Most of them value the ability to speak and write English, though present facilities make it difficult to impart these skills to them. General degree students achieve a fair command of English and a broad knowledge of the main periods and trends of English literature. Special courses are offered which lead to Honors in English. Honors students go through a fairly exacting course and achieve a fairly thorough understanding of English literature. Both mother-tongue literatures, Sinhala and Tamil, are taught in schools. Many translations of French, German, and Russian works are available. (Author/CFM)