janaka can't afford to fail. he's paid his way by working part-time. if he passes the test with flying colors, he'll be eligible for scholarship enabling him to study for six more months. janaka has to make a custard sauce. it's a basic sauce but it's difficult to make properly. he places the completed custard sauce in a bowl to give to his teacher. each student has finished the 40-minute test. the students will find out whether they have passed by telephone later. >> i think i did well. i'm used to making custard sauce. i've asked various people for advice and have made it over and over again. so, i think it will be all right. i wonder what the result will be. >> janaka has had to work really hard to attend school. he commutes from a town 100 kilometers south of colombo. it's three hours away by bus. he makes the most of his commute time by studying his notes and memorizing recipes. his home is another one hour walk from the bus stop. most of the other students are renting in colombo but janaka could barely pay for the tuition. he has no other choice