Understanding the K-12

Basic Education Program

12-Year Basic Education Cycle

Universal Kindergarten
Madaris Education
Technical-Vocational Education
Every Child a Reader by Grade One
Science and Math Proficiency
GASTPE (Gov. Assistance to Student and
Teachers to Private Education)
8. Medium of Instruction
9. Quality Textbooks
10. Covenant with LGUs
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.

10-Point Basic Education Agenda

The Philippines is the only remaining

country in Asia with a 10-year preuniversity program.

The

majority who do not go to college are

too young to enter the labor force. Thus,
they would either be unemployed or be
vulnerable to exploitative labor practices.
Those who may be interested to set up
businesses cannot legally enter into
contracts.

Our graduates are being

disadvantaged by their youth and
inadequate preparation. . .

The

few, (only 23%) who would proceed

to tertiary education, usually have to
undergo remedial and high school level
classes in colleges and universities.
Those who graduate (17%) may not be
recognized as professionals abroad.

Our graduates are being

disadvantaged by their youth and
inadequate preparation. . .

The

Washington Accord prescribes 12

years of basic education as an entry to
recognition of engineering professionals.
The Bologna Accord requires 12 years of
education for university admission and
practice of profession in European
countries.

Our graduates are being

disadvantaged by their youth and
inadequate preparation. . .

We need to add two years to our basic

education. Those who can afford pay up to
fourteen years of schooling before
university. Thus, their children are getting
into the best universities and the best jobs
after graduation. I want at least 12 years
for our public school children to give them
an even chance at succeeding.
-Pres. Benigno Simeon C. Aquino III

2
years

4
years

6
years

1
year

Senior High School

Junior High School
Elementary
Kindergarten
K-6-4-2 System

Enhancement

of the basic education

curriculum is the central focus of K to 12.
The enhanced curriculum will offer areas
of specialization or electives such as
science and technology, arts, sports,
journalism, tech-voc, foreign language,
entreperneurship, and subjects for
advanced placement.

Key Features of K to 12

Vertical

continuum and horizontal

articulation of competencies
Mother Tongue as a learning area and
medium of instruction
Spiral progression in Science and Math
MAPEH (Music, Arts, Physical Education,
and Health) begins in Grade 1

New Features of the K-12 Basic

Education Curriculum

Learning Areas for Grades 1 to 1o

Grades 1 to 6

Grades 7 -10

Learning Areas

Grade Levels

Mother

Tongue

1-3
English
1(2nd sem)-6
Filipino
1-6
Mathematics
1-6
Araling Panlipunan
1-6
Edukasyon sa
Pagpapakatao
1-6
Science
3-6
MAPEH
1-6
EPP
4-5
TLE
6

SAMPLE CLASS PROGRAMMING

Grade 1
Time

Learning Areas

7:00-7:15
7:15-7:25

Pambansang Awit
Homeroom

7:25-7:55

Edukasyon sa Pagpapakatao

30

7:55-8:45

Mother Tongue

50

8:45-9:15

Filipino

30

9:15-9:35

RECESS

9:35-10:15

Araling Panlipunan

40

10:15-10:45

English (Oral Fluency)

2nd Semester

30

10:45-11:35

Mathematics

50

1:00-1:30

Remediation, Reinforcement,
Enrichment Activities or
Optional Religious Instruction

1:30-2:10

MAPEH

TOTAL

Number of Minutes

40
240/270

Time Allotment
NOMENCLATURE/
LEARNING AREA

Grades 1 to 6
(No. of Minutes Daily)
G1

G2

G3

G4

G5

G6

Grades 7
to 10
(Weekly)

1st
Sem.

2nd
Sem.

Mother Tongue

50

50

50

50

Filipino

30

30

50

50

50

50

50

4 hrs

English

30

50

50

50

50

50

4 hrs

Science

50

50

50

50

4 hrs

Mathematics

50

50

50

50

50

50

50

4 hrs

Araling Panlipunan

40

40

40

40

40

40

40

3 hrs

EPP/TLE

50

50

50

4 hrs

MAPEH

40

40

40

40

40

40

40

4 hrs

EsP

30

30

30

30

30

30

30

2 hrs

310

360

360

360

360

29 hrs

Language Arts

Total

240

Grades 7-12
Core Curriculum and Career Paths

 Filipino

learners, in order to be globally

competitive, need to develop 21st century core
skills( digital age literacy, inventive thinking,
effective communication, and high productivity)
and be functionally literate.
Aside from the development of 21st century core
skills, the extended high school program should
be packaged for the preparation of students for
career and higher education. This is because
secondary education is designed primarily to
provide the transition from school to work and
from school to further learning.

Premises

The

curriculum shall be designed to

provide a blended career and college
preparatory program. Putting the two on
the same level and blending them will
enhance the seamless relationship
between career and higher education and
give them equal social and economic
value.

Premises

Academic
Specialization:

Engineering/
Engineering/
Journalism/Foreign
Journalism/Foreign
Language
Language

Tech-Voc
Specialization
Sports/Arts
Specialization

MODEL 2
Junior/Senior HS
Curriculum

SY
20152016
SY
20142015
SY
20132014
SY
20122013

Grade 10
Grade 9
Grade 8
Grade 7

Implementation of Junior HS

SY
20172018
SY
20162017

Grade 12
Grade 11

Implementation of Senior HS

Learning Areas for Grades 11 and 12

Learning Areas
Language*

Grade 11
English
Filipino

Literature*

Grade 12
English
Filipino
Philippine Literature (1st Sem)
World Literature (2nd Sem)

Mathematics*

Math

Math

Science*

Life Sciences

Physical Science

Social Sciences
and Philosophy*

Contemporary Issues Contemporary Issues (Global)

Philosophy (Local)

Career Pathways
(Track-dependent)

Entrepreneurship,
TechVoc**
Others (Arts, Sports,
Security, Journalism,
Science, etc)

Entrepreneurship, TechVoc**
Others (Arts, Sports, Security,
Journalism, Science, etc)

Others

National Service
Training Program

National Service Training

Program

Anchored on the College Readiness Standards of CHED

** Based on TESDA Training Regulations

Senior High School benefits different

students in different ways.
Students who
Students who
Students who
finish high
complete 2 years complete college
Reduction in
school then work
of college or
college years
Better income
post-secondary
offsets additional
Reduction in
opportunities;
years of
higher income
cost of schooling
schooling
streams
with additional 2
Higher
Cost due to
years of free
productivity
delayed
education
(about 9%
employment
income premium)
offset by higher
Higher college
income streams
completion rates

full 12 years of basic education will be

required for entry into tertiary level
education by SY 2018-2019.

Completion of K to 12 education
shall be compulsory for those who
will go to college/university.

Graduates of K to 12 Basic Education

Program are envisaged to be better
prepared for life as they are expected to
possess sufficient mastery of 21st century
core skills;
be emotionally developed and competent
to live a meaningful life;
be socially aware, pro-active and involved
in public and civic affairs;

Vision

be

adequately prepared for the world of

work or entrepreneurship or higher
education;
be legally employable; and
be globally competitive.

Vision

An

enhanced curriculum will decongest

academic workload, giving students more
time to master competencies and time for
extra-curricular activities, thus, allowing
for their more holistic development.
Graduates will possess competencies and
skills relevant to the job market.
Graduates will be better prepared for
higher education.

Benefits of K to 12 to Individuals
and Families

Graduates

will be able to earn higher

wages and/or better prepared to start
their own business. Studies in the
Philippines have shown that an additional
year of schooling increases earnings by
7.5%.
Filipino graduates could be recognized
abroad.

Benefits of K to 12 to Individuals
and Families

to 12 will contribute to economic

growth. Several studies have shown that
the improvements in the quality of
education will increase GDP growth by as
much as 2%.
A better educated society provides a
sound foundation for long-term socioeconomic development.

Benefits of K to 12 to Society and

the Economy

Free

for those in public schools

Subsidized by the Government for those
in the ESC program

Who will cover the cost of the

additional two years in high
school?

MORE POWER AND GOOD DAY EVERYONE!!!