Overview
- The Philippines has a national curriculum developed by the Department of Education.
- Schools in the Philippines are divided into Kindergarten, Elementary, Secondary and Senior High, as also implemented in Abu Dhabi Philippine schools.
- Compulsory core subjects in both Elementary and Secondary schools include languages, Mathematics, Sciences, ICT, Physical Education and the Arts. However, in Grades 7 and 8, Technology and Livelihood Education (TLE) subjects are also introduced.
- In Senior High schools, the choice of career track defines content of subjects; typical tracks include Academic, Technical-Vocational-Livelihood, Sports, and Arts and Design. Students select a specialization track based on their aptitude, interests and school provision.
Progression
- Entry to Kindergarten begins at age 4-5.
- Students complete 12 years of education to receive a Senior High School Diploma upon completion of academic and non-academic requirements.
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Age |
Grade |
|---|---|
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4-5 |
KG 1 |
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5-6 |
KG 2 |
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6-7 |
1 |
|
7-8 |
2 |
|
8-9 |
3 |
|
9-10 |
4 |
|
10-11 |
5 |
|
11-12 |
6 |
|
12-13 |
7 |
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13-14 |
8 |
|
14-15 |
9 |
|
15-16 |
10 |
|
16-17 |
11 |
|
17-18 |
12 |
Assessments
- Assessments at the Kindergarten level are conducted through regular teacher observations. SREYA (School Readiness Early Years Assessment), ECCD (Early Childhood Care Development) checklist and other forms of assessment are utilized for this purpose.
- Statutory national curriculum assessments are administered at the end of elementary and junior phases of education, in Grades 6 and 10 respectively. Other reliable external assessments are administered to measure students’ learning.
- In Grade 12, student achievement is measured through internal assessments as well as the Department of Education Basic Education Exit Assessment (BEEA). Following successful completion of academic and non-academic requirements, Grade 12 students receive a Senior High School Diploma and Secondary Leaving Certificate.
Accreditation
- Schools overseas are accredited and registered by the Commission of Philippine Schools Overseas (CFO).
- Inspectors from the Philippines conduct annual school inspections, using defined standards to measure the school quality. Successful schools are granted annual licenses.
- The Embassy of the Philippines may also depute a representative, commonly a cultural attaché, to visit schools and assist with quality assurance and accreditation.
Further Detail
- More details regarding the Philippine overseas schools is available here.