THE PHILIPPINE EDUCATION SYSTEM

 was patterned to the educational systems of SPAIN and of the UNITED STATES
 After the Liberation of the Philippines in1946, Filipinos had moved in various directions of its own
 Elementary and high school is compulsory which is administered by the DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
 THE FORMAL EDUCATION

The K-12 Basic Education Program

Pre-school

 Ages 3 to 5
 Students learn the alphabet, numbers, shapes, and colors through games, songs, and dances in
their Mother Tongue.
 Offered to private and public schools
Pre-school Education

 Recent events and activities show a high need for young children to undergo preschool education
first before stepping into formal education

Republic Act 8980 (Early Childhood Care and Development Act)

 Enacted in 2000, this law identifies the growing importance of providing preschool education and
addressing young children's other needs. It also recognizes parents as the children’s primary
caregivers and teachers.
Republic Act 6972 (Barangay Level Total Protection of Children Act)

 Enacted in 1990, this law requires all local government units to set up a day care center in every
barangay. Day care centers are mandated not only to provide for the children’s learning needs but
also to attend to their health and psychosocial needs.
Senate Bill 3235 (An Act To Institutionalize Pre-school Education)

 Stressing the importance of preschool education in the country,

Senator Edgardo Angara has proposed the institutionalization of preschool education as part of
compulsory basic education. The bill calls for the formulation of a standard preschool curriculum
which will help ensure that those entering Grade 1 are well- equipped for formal schooling. If the
bill is approved, children will have to attend at least one year of preschool education before they
are admitted to Grade 1.

Primary Education

 Age of 6 to 11
 consists of compulsory six grades (Grades 1-6)
 Primary level (grades 1-3)
 Intermediate level (grades 4-6)
Subjects taught

 Mathematics, Science, Filipino, English, HEKASI (Heyograpiya, Kasaysayan at Sibika)

 Minor subjects: Music, Arts, Physical Education and Health
 Computer Education and HELE are the additional minor subjects for private schools
Medium of Instruction

 Grades 1-3: the use of Mother tongue except Filipino and English subject
 Grades 4-6: Filipino and English
Secondary Education

 Ages 12-17
 prerequisite of which is the completion of elementary education
 Four years of junior high school and two years of senior high school