The draft of the National Education Policy Framework contains the policy principles for making a transformative change in the education sector, in line with the government's vision of "a fully developed Sri Lanka in the year 2048". However, due to the digitization processes with rapid technological advancements and the rapid changes in the labor market, the time frame for this National Education Policy Framework is confined to the next 10-year period (2023–2033) allowing a possible review in the future. Nevertheless, it is imperative that any policy and reform that are expected in the education sector in the coming period in need to be made in accordance with this National Education Policy Framework.

The NEPF will be the directing and guiding document for the implementation of transformation in education.