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Collaborating to ImprovePhilippine Basic

EducationUnderstanding the K-12 Basic Education Program


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Education is the key to the long-termproblems of the country. If we fix basiceducation, we fix the long-term problemsof the country. And if we fix the countrysproblems, we will build a truly strongsociety. . .

-Pres. Benigno Simeon C. Aquino III


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The Philippines is the only remainingcountry in Asia with a 10-year pre-

university program.


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Our graduates are beingdisadvantaged by their youth andinadequate preparation. . .

The majority who do not go to college aretoo young to enter the labor force. Thus,

they would either be unemployed or bevulnerable to exploitative labor practices.

Those who may be interested to set up

businesses cannot legally enter intocontracts.


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The few, (only 23%) who would proceedto tertiary education, usually have to

undergo remedial and high school levelclasses in colleges and universities.

Those who graduate (17%) may not be

recognized as professionals abroad.


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The Washington Accord prescribes 12years 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 Europeancountries.


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We need to add two years to our basiceducation. Those who can afford pay up

to fourteen years of schooling beforeuniversity. Thus, their children are gettinginto the best universities and the best

jobs after graduation. I want at least 12years for our public school children to givethem an even chance at succeeding.

-Pres. Benigno Simeon C. Aquino III


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K-6-4-2 System

2years

4years

6years

1year

Senior High School

Junior High School

Elementary

Kindergarten


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Key Features of K to 12

Enhancement of the basic educationcurriculum is the central focus of K to 12.

The enhanced curriculum will offer areasof specialization or electives such asscience and technology, arts, sports,

journalism, tech-voc, foreign language,entreperneurship, and subjects foradvanced placement.


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Grades 7-12

Core Curriculum and Career Paths


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Premises

Filipino learners, in order to be globallycompetitive, need to develop 21st century coreskills( digital age literacy, inventive thinking,effective communication, and high productivity)and be functionally literate.

Aside from the development of 21st century coreskills, the extended high school program should

be packaged for the preparation of students forcareer and higher education. This is becausesecondary education is designed primarily toprovide the transition from school to work andfrom school to further learning.


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Premises

The curriculum shall be designed toprovide a blended career and college

preparatory program. Putting the two onthe same level and blending them willenhance the seamless relationshipbetween career and higher education and

give them equal social and economicvalue.


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Implementation of Junior HS

SY2015-2016

SY2014-2015

SY2013-2014

SY2012-

2013

Grade 10

Grade 9

Grade 8

Grade 7


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Implementation of Senior HS

SY2017-2018

SY2016-

2017

Grade 12

Grade 11


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A diploma will be issued to completers ofeach stage: elementary education, junior

high school, and senior high school.


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Completion of K to 12 educationshall be compulsory for those whowill go to college/university.

A full 12 years of basic education will berequired for entry into tertiary level

education by SY 2018-2019.


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Vision

Graduates of K to 12 Basic EducationProgram 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 competentto live a meaningful life;

be socially aware, pro-active and involvedin public and civic affairs;


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Vision

be adequately prepared for the world ofwork or entrepreneurship or higher

education; be legally employable; and

be globally competitive.


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Benefits of K to 12 to Individualsand Families

An enhanced curriculum will decongestacademic workload, giving students more

time to master competencies and time forextra-curricular activities, thus, allowingfor their more holistic development.

Graduates will possess competencies andskills relevant to the job market.

Graduates will be better prepared forhigher education.


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Benefits of K to 12 to Individualsand Families

Graduates will be able to earn higherwages and/or better perpared to start

their own business. Studies in thePhilippines have shown that an additionalyear of schooling increases earnings by7.5%.

Filipino graduates could be recognizedabroad.


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Benefits of K to 12 to Society andthe Economy

K to 12 will contribute to economicgrowth. Several studies have shown that

the improvements in the quality ofeducation will increase GDP growth by asmuch as 2 %.

A better educated society provides asound foundation for long-term socio-economic development.


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Who will cover the cost of theadditional two years in highschool?

Free for those in public schools

Subsidized by the Government for those

in the ESC program


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Who will cover the cost of theadditional two years in highschool?

The Government is estimated to needPhP150B to be able to provide

152,569 new classrooms, 13.2M seats,

95.6M more books, and

103,599 more teachers.

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