Overview: DepEd Enrollment Process

Pangkalahatang-tanaw: Proseso ng Pag-enroll sa DepEd

Enrolling your child in school in the Philippines is governed by the Department of Education (DepEd) under the K-12 Basic Education Program. The K-12 system covers Kindergarten, Grades 1–6 (elementary), Grades 7–10 (junior high school), and Grades 11–12 (senior high school). Whether you choose a public or private school, the enrollment process follows a similar general flow — pero may mga differences sa requirements at fees.

Ang pag-enroll ng anak mo sa school sa Pilipinas ay pinamamahalaan ng Department of Education (DepEd) sa ilalim ng K-12 Basic Education Program. Sinasaklaw ng K-12 system ang Kindergarten, Grades 1–6 (elementary), Grades 7–10 (junior high school), at Grades 11–12 (senior high school). Kahit public o private school ang piliin mo, halos pareho ang daloy ng enrollment process — pero may mga differences sa requirements at fees.

For public schools, enrollment is completely free — walang enrollment fee, tuition fee, or miscellaneous fees under Republic Act No. 10931 (Universal Access to Quality Tertiary Education Act) and DepEd's "No Collection" policy for basic education. Private schools, on the other hand, set their own tuition and fees, which can range from a few thousand pesos to hundreds of thousands per year depending on the institution.

Para sa public schools, completely libre ang enrollment — walang enrollment fee, tuition fee, o miscellaneous fees sa ilalim ng Republic Act No. 10931 (Universal Access to Quality Tertiary Education Act) at "No Collection" policy ng DepEd para sa basic education. Ang private schools naman ay may sariling tuition at fees, na pwedeng mula ilang libong piso hanggang daan-daang libo bawat taon depende sa institution.

The enrollment period typically runs from January to March for early enrollment and May to June for regular enrollment, with classes starting in August for most schools following the DepEd calendar. However, some schools open enrollment as early as November of the previous year, kaya it is best to check directly with your target school para hindi ka ma-late.

Ang enrollment period ay karaniwang Enero hanggang Marso para sa early enrollment at Mayo hanggang Hunyo para sa regular enrollment, at nagsisimula ang klase sa Agosto para sa karamihan ng mga school ayon sa DepEd calendar. Gayunpaman, ang ilang schools ay nagbubukas ng enrollment as early as November ng nakaraang taon, kaya pinakamabuting i-check nang direkta sa iyong target na school para hindi ka ma-late.

Enrollment by Grade Level

Pag-enroll Ayon sa Grade Level

The age requirements and documents needed vary depending on which grade level your child is entering. Here is a breakdown:

Ang mga kinakailangang edad at dokumento ay nag-iiba depende sa grade level na papasukan ng iyong anak. Narito ang detalye:

Kindergarten

Kindergarten

Your child must be turning 5 years old by August 31 of the enrollment year. Under DepEd Order No. 47, s. 2016, this is a strict cutoff — hindi pwedeng younger than 5 by that date. Kindergarten is mandatory before entering Grade 1 under the K-12 law (RA 10533).

Ang iyong anak ay dapat magiging 5 taong gulang bago mag-August 31 ng enrollment year. Sa ilalim ng DepEd Order No. 47, s. 2016, ito ay mahigpit na cutoff — hindi pwedeng mas bata sa 5 sa petsang iyon. Ang Kindergarten ay mandatory bago pumasok sa Grade 1 sa ilalim ng K-12 law (RA 10533).

• PSA birth certificate (original + photocopy)
• Immunization record or health card
• 2x2 ID photos (2–4 pieces)
• Proof of address (barangay clearance or utility bill)

• PSA birth certificate (original + photocopy)
• Immunization record o health card
• 2x2 ID photos (2–4 piraso)
• Proof of address (barangay clearance o utility bill)

Grade 1 (Elementary)

Grade 1 (Elementary)

Your child must be turning 6 years old by August 31 of the enrollment year and must have completed Kindergarten. The school will ask for proof of Kindergarten completion.

Ang iyong anak ay dapat magiging 6 na taong gulang bago mag-August 31 ng enrollment year at dapat na nakatapos ng Kindergarten. Hihingi ang school ng proof ng Kindergarten completion.

• PSA birth certificate (original + photocopy)
• Kindergarten completion certificate or report card
• Immunization record or health card
• 2x2 ID photos (2–4 pieces)
• Proof of address (some schools)

• PSA birth certificate (original + photocopy)
• Kindergarten completion certificate o report card
• Immunization record o health card
• 2x2 ID photos (2–4 piraso)
• Proof of address (sa ilang mga school)

Grade 7 (Junior High School)

Grade 7 (Junior High School)

Students entering junior high school need their elementary school credentials. If transferring to a different school, additional documents are required.

Ang mga estudyanteng papasok sa junior high school ay kailangan ang kanilang elementary school credentials. Kung lilipat sa ibang school, may karagdagang mga dokumento na kailangan.

• PSA birth certificate (original + photocopy)
• Elementary report card (Form 138/SF9) or certificate of completion
• Form 137/SF10 (Permanent Record) — especially for transferees
• Good Moral certificate (for transferees)
• 2x2 ID photos (2–4 pieces)

• PSA birth certificate (original + photocopy)
• Elementary report card (Form 138/SF9) o certificate of completion
• Form 137/SF10 (Permanent Record) — lalo na para sa mga transferee
• Good Moral certificate (para sa mga transferee)
• 2x2 ID photos (2–4 piraso)

Grade 11 (Senior High School)

Grade 11 (Senior High School)

Senior high school enrollment involves choosing a track and strand (Academic, TVL, Sports, or Arts & Design). This is a critical decision kasi ito ang magde-determine ng iyong child's path towards college or employment.

Ang enrollment sa senior high school ay may kasamang pagpili ng track at strand (Academic, TVL, Sports, o Arts & Design). Ito ay isang mahalagang desisyon kasi ito ang magde-determine ng landas ng iyong anak patungo sa college o trabaho.

• PSA birth certificate (original + photocopy)
• Junior high school report card (Form 138/SF9) or certificate of completion
• Form 137/SF10 (Permanent Record) — for transferees
• Good Moral certificate (for transferees)
• 2x2 ID photos (2–4 pieces)
• Learner Reference Number (LRN)
• ESC certificate (if applicable, for students from private JHS enrolling in SHS)

• PSA birth certificate (original + photocopy)
• Junior high school report card (Form 138/SF9) o certificate of completion
• Form 137/SF10 (Permanent Record) — para sa mga transferee
• Good Moral certificate (para sa mga transferee)
• 2x2 ID photos (2–4 piraso)
• Learner Reference Number (LRN)
• ESC certificate (kung applicable, para sa mga estudyante mula sa private JHS na mag-e-enroll sa SHS)

Requirements for Private School

Mga Kailangan para sa Private School

Private schools require all the same documents as public schools, plus additional requirements that vary by institution. Here are the most common extras:

Ang mga private school ay nangangailangan ng lahat ng parehong dokumento tulad ng public schools, plus karagdagang requirements na iba-iba sa bawat institution. Narito ang mga pinakakaraniwang dagdag:

• All public school requirements listed above — PSA birth certificate, report card, Form 137 (transferees), immunization record, ID photos, Good Moral certificate
• Entrance exam results — many private schools require students to pass an entrance examination. The exam covers basic skills in reading, math, and sometimes science. Schedules are usually posted on the school website or announced during open houses.
• Recommendation letter — some schools ask for a recommendation letter from a teacher or principal at the previous school, especially for high school admissions.
• Interview — some private schools conduct interviews with both the student and parents/guardians as part of the admission process.
• Tuition reservation fee — to secure a slot, most private schools require a non-refundable reservation fee. This varies widely — from ₱500 to ₱10,000 or more depending on the school. Ask about the refund policy and deadlines before paying.
• Proof of previous school fees paid — some schools require a clearance or certificate from the previous school showing no outstanding balances.

• Lahat ng requirements sa public school na nakalista sa itaas — PSA birth certificate, report card, Form 137 (transferees), immunization record, ID photos, Good Moral certificate
• Entrance exam results — maraming private school ang nangangailangan na pumasa ang estudyante sa entrance examination. Sinasaklaw ng exam ang basic skills sa reading, math, at minsan science. Ang mga schedule ay karaniwang nakapost sa school website o inaaanunsyo sa open houses.
• Recommendation letter — hinihiling ng ilang school ang recommendation letter mula sa teacher o principal sa dating school, lalo na para sa high school admissions.
• Interview — nagsasagawa ang ilang private school ng interview sa estudyante at mga magulang/guardian bilang bahagi ng admission process.
• Tuition reservation fee — para ma-secure ang slot, karamihan ng private school ay nangangailangan ng non-refundable na reservation fee. Ito ay malawak ang pagkakaiba — mula ₱500 hanggang ₱10,000 o higit pa depende sa school. Itanong ang refund policy at mga deadline bago magbayad.
• Proof na bayad na ang school fees sa dating school — nangangailangan ang ilang school ng clearance o certificate mula sa dating school na nagpapatunay na walang outstanding balance.

Pro tip: Start the private school application process 3–6 months before the school year. Many popular private schools have limited slots and fill up quickly. Kung may dream school kayo ng anak mo, check their enrollment schedule as early as possible.

Payo: Simulan ang private school application process 3–6 buwan bago ang school year. Maraming popular na private school ang may limitadong slots at mabilis mapuno. Kung may dream school kayo ng anak mo, i-check ang kanilang enrollment schedule sa lalong madaling panahon.

Step-by-Step: How to Enroll in Public School

Hakbang-Hakbang: Paano Mag-enroll sa Public School

1. Visit the School During Enrollment Period

   Pumunta sa School Habang Enrollment Period

   Go to your chosen public school during the announced enrollment period. Enrollment schedules are posted on the school's bulletin board, DepEd division office website, or the school's Facebook page. Many schools now post announcements on social media, so i-follow mo na lang ang school's FB page for real-time updates.

   Pumunta sa iyong napiling public school sa anunsyadong enrollment period. Ang enrollment schedules ay nakapost sa bulletin board ng school, website ng DepEd division office, o sa Facebook page ng school. Maraming school ngayon ang nagpo-post ng anunsyo sa social media, kaya i-follow mo na lang ang FB page ng school para sa real-time updates.

   Bring all your documents (see Requirements Checklist above). Even if some documents are not yet complete, most public schools allow provisional enrollment — you can enroll first and submit missing documents within a set deadline. But the sooner you complete everything, the better.

   Dalhin lahat ng iyong mga dokumento (tingnan ang Requirements Checklist sa itaas). Kahit hindi pa kumpleto ang ilang dokumento, karamihan ng public schools ay nagpapahintulot ng provisional enrollment — pwede ka munang mag-enroll at i-submit ang mga kulang na dokumento sa loob ng itinakdang deadline. Pero mas maaga mong makumpleto lahat, mas maganda.

2. Submit Requirements to the Registrar

   I-submit ang Mga Kailangan sa Registrar

   Once you arrive at the school, proceed to the registrar's office or the designated enrollment area. Present all your documents. The staff will check if everything is complete and authentic. Kung may kulang, they will give you a list of what you need to submit and a deadline.

   Pagdating mo sa school, pumunta sa registrar's office o sa designated enrollment area. Ipresenta ang lahat ng iyong mga dokumento. I-che-check ng staff kung kumpleto at authentic ang lahat. Kung may kulang, bibigyan ka nila ng listahan ng kailangan mong i-submit at deadline.

   For transferees, the school will verify your Form 137/SF10 with your previous school. This may take a few days, pero your enrollment can proceed while the verification is ongoing.

   Para sa mga transferee, ive-verify ng school ang iyong Form 137/SF10 sa iyong dating school. Maaaring tumagal ito ng ilang araw, pero ang iyong enrollment ay maaaring magpatuloy habang ongoing ang verification.

3. Fill Out the Enrollment Forms (Learner Information System)

   Sagutan ang Enrollment Forms (Learner Information System)

   You will be asked to fill out the School Form 1 (SF1) — School Register or the Learner Enrollment Survey Form (LESF). This form collects information about the learner including full name, birthdate, address, parent/guardian details, mother tongue, and other demographic data. These are encoded into the DepEd Learner Information System (LIS).

   Hihilingin sa iyo na sagutan ang School Form 1 (SF1) — School Register o ang Learner Enrollment Survey Form (LESF). Kinokolekta ng form na ito ang impormasyon tungkol sa learner kasama ang buong pangalan, birthdate, address, mga detalye ng magulang/guardian, mother tongue, at iba pang demographic data. Ini-encode ang mga ito sa DepEd Learner Information System (LIS).

   If your child is a returning learner (same school, next grade level), the school may already have their information in the LIS. You will just need to confirm or update the details. Mas mabilis ang process kung returning learner kasi hindi na kailangan mag-encode mula sa simula.

   Kung ang iyong anak ay returning learner (parehong school, susunod na grade level), maaaring nasa LIS na ang kanilang impormasyon. Kailangan mo na lang kumpirmahin o i-update ang mga detalye. Mas mabilis ang proseso kung returning learner kasi hindi na kailangan mag-encode mula sa simula.

   Each learner is assigned a Learner Reference Number (LRN) — a unique 12-digit number that stays with the student throughout their entire basic education in the Philippines. If your child already has an LRN from a previous school, provide it. Huwag mong kalimutan ang LRN kasi ito ang permanent identifier ng anak mo sa DepEd system.

   Ang bawat learner ay bibigyan ng Learner Reference Number (LRN) — isang unique na 12-digit na numero na mananatili sa estudyante sa buong basic education niya sa Pilipinas. Kung ang iyong anak ay mayroon nang LRN mula sa dating school, ibigay ito. Huwag mong kalimutan ang LRN kasi ito ang permanent identifier ng anak mo sa DepEd system.

4. Get Your Child's Class Section Assignment

   Kunin ang Section Assignment ng Iyong Anak

   After enrollment is processed, the school will assign your child to a class section. This may happen on the same day or a few days later, depending on the school. Some schools post section assignments on their bulletin boards or Facebook pages before the first day of classes.

   Pagkatapos ma-process ang enrollment, i-a-assign ng school ang iyong anak sa isang class section. Maaaring mangyari ito sa parehong araw o ilang araw pagkatapos, depende sa school. Ang ilang school ay nagpo-post ng section assignments sa kanilang bulletin boards o Facebook pages bago ang unang araw ng klase.

   For senior high school (Grades 11–12), you will also choose a track and strand:

   Para sa senior high school (Grades 11–12), pipili ka rin ng track at strand:

   • Academic Track — ABM (Accountancy, Business & Management), HUMSS (Humanities & Social Sciences), STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Math), GAS (General Academic Strand)
   • TVL Track — Technical-Vocational-Livelihood (Agri-Fishery Arts, Home Economics, ICT, Industrial Arts)
   • Sports Track
   • Arts & Design Track

5. Attend the Orientation

   Dumalo sa Orientation

   Most schools hold a parents' orientation before or during the first week of classes. This is where the school discusses class schedules, school rules, the grading system, school calendar, and other important information. Attend this — it is your chance to meet the teachers and school administrators, and to ask questions about what to expect for the school year.

   Karamihan ng mga school ay may parents' orientation bago o sa unang linggo ng klase. Dito tinatalakay ng school ang class schedules, school rules, grading system, school calendar, at iba pang importanteng impormasyon. Dumalo dito — ito ang pagkakataon mo na makilala ang mga guro at school administrators, at magtanong tungkol sa mga aasahan sa school year.

   Some schools also require students to attend a student orientation separately. This is where they get their class schedule, meet their homeroom adviser, and learn about school facilities and regulations.

   May ilang school din na nangangailangan sa mga estudyante na dumalo sa student orientation nang hiwalay. Dito nila makukuha ang kanilang class schedule, makikilala ang homeroom adviser, at malalaman ang tungkol sa school facilities at regulations.

Online Enrollment via DepEd Learner Information System (LIS)

Online Enrollment sa DepEd Learner Information System (LIS)

Since the pandemic, DepEd has expanded its online enrollment options. Many schools now allow parents to pre-register their children online through the DepEd Learner Information System (LIS) or through the school's own enrollment portal.

Simula ng pandemya, pinalawak ng DepEd ang mga online enrollment options nito. Maraming school ngayon ang nagpapahintulot sa mga magulang na i-pre-register ang kanilang mga anak online sa pamamagitan ng DepEd Learner Information System (LIS) o sa sariling enrollment portal ng school.

How to Pre-Register Online

Paano Mag-Pre-Register Online

1. Check if your target school offers online enrollment. Visit the school's website or Facebook page, or contact them directly. Not all schools have fully adopted online enrollment yet, kaya always verify first.
2. Access the enrollment portal. If available, the school or DepEd division will provide a link to their online enrollment form — often a Google Form or a DepEd-hosted portal.
3. Fill out the Learner Enrollment Survey Form (LESF) online. Provide your child's full name, birthdate, LRN (if returning learner), address, parent/guardian info, and other required details.
4. Upload or prepare scanned copies of your documents. Some schools accept digital submissions of the PSA birth certificate, report card, and other requirements. Others will ask you to submit physical copies later.
5. Wait for confirmation. The school will review your submission and confirm your child's enrollment via email, text message, or a call. Some schools post confirmed enrollees on their social media page.

1. I-check kung nag-o-offer ng online enrollment ang iyong target na school. Bisitahin ang website o Facebook page ng school, o makipag-ugnayan sa kanila nang direkta. Hindi pa lahat ng school ang fully nag-adopt ng online enrollment, kaya laging i-verify muna.
2. I-access ang enrollment portal. Kung available, magbibigay ang school o DepEd division ng link sa kanilang online enrollment form — madalas isang Google Form o DepEd-hosted portal.
3. Sagutan ang Learner Enrollment Survey Form (LESF) online. Ibigay ang buong pangalan ng iyong anak, birthdate, LRN (kung returning learner), address, impormasyon ng magulang/guardian, at iba pang kailangan na detalye.
4. Mag-upload o maghanda ng scanned copies ng iyong mga dokumento. May ilang school na tumatanggap ng digital submissions ng PSA birth certificate, report card, at iba pang requirements. Ang iba naman ay hihingi ng physical copies mamaya.
5. Hintayin ang kumpirmasyon. Ire-review ng school ang iyong submission at kukumpirmahin ang enrollment ng iyong anak sa pamamagitan ng email, text message, o tawag. May mga school na nagpo-post ng confirmed enrollees sa kanilang social media page.

Important: Even if you pre-register online, most schools will still require you to submit physical copies of your documents before or during the first week of classes. Online enrollment just reserves your child's slot and speeds up the process on enrollment day — pero hindi totally napapalitan ang face-to-face submission ng documents.

Mahalaga: Kahit mag-pre-register ka online, karamihan ng mga school ay nangangailangan pa rin na mag-submit ka ng physical copies ng iyong mga dokumento bago o sa unang linggo ng klase. Ang online enrollment ay nagre-reserve lang ng slot ng iyong anak at pinapabilis ang proseso sa araw ng enrollment — pero hindi totally napapalitan ang face-to-face submission ng documents.

Special Cases

Mga Espesyal na Kaso

Late Enrollees

Mga Late Enrollee

If you missed the regular enrollment period, do not worry — DepEd has a "No Child Left Behind" policy that requires public schools to accept late enrollees. Go to the school and explain your situation. They will accommodate your child, though they may be placed in a section that still has available slots. The earlier you go, the better — some popular schools run out of classroom space, so the sooner you can enroll, the more options you will have.

Kung na-miss mo ang regular enrollment period, huwag mag-alala — may "No Child Left Behind" policy ang DepEd na nag-o-obliga sa public schools na tumanggap ng mga late enrollee. Pumunta sa school at ipaliwanag ang iyong sitwasyon. I-a-accommodate nila ang iyong anak, kahit na maaaring ma-place siya sa section na may available pa na slots. Mas maaga kang pumunta, mas maganda — may ilang popular na school na nauubusan ng classroom space, kaya mas maaga kang makapag-enroll, mas marami kang pagpipilian.

Learners with Disabilities (SPED Enrollment)

Mga Learner na May Kapansanan (SPED Enrollment)

Children with special educational needs can enroll in Special Education (SPED) programs offered by select public schools. DepEd has SPED centers and classes in many divisions across the country. To enroll in SPED:

Ang mga batang may espesyal na pangangailangan sa edukasyon ay maaaring mag-enroll sa Special Education (SPED) programs na inaalok ng mga piling public schools. Ang DepEd ay may SPED centers at classes sa maraming divisions sa buong bansa. Para mag-enroll sa SPED:

• Bring the standard enrollment requirements plus a medical certificate or assessment from a physician, psychologist, or developmental pediatrician documenting the child's condition.
• Contact the DepEd division office in your area to find the nearest school with a SPED program.
• SPED enrollment is also free in public schools. The school will assign your child to the appropriate SPED class based on their needs.

• Dalhin ang standard enrollment requirements plus isang medical certificate o assessment mula sa physician, psychologist, o developmental pediatrician na nagdo-dokumento ng kondisyon ng bata.
• Makipag-ugnayan sa DepEd division office sa inyong lugar para mahanap ang pinakamalapit na school na may SPED program.
• Libre rin ang SPED enrollment sa public schools. I-a-assign ng school ang iyong anak sa naaangkop na SPED class batay sa kanilang mga pangangailangan.

Alternative Learning System (ALS) for Out-of-School Youth

Alternative Learning System (ALS) para sa Out-of-School Youth

If your child is an out-of-school youth (OSY) — someone who dropped out, was never enrolled, or is beyond the typical age for their grade level — they can enroll in DepEd's Alternative Learning System (ALS). ALS is a free, flexible program that provides basic education equivalent to formal schooling. After completing ALS, learners can take the ALS Accreditation and Equivalency (A&E) Test to earn a certificate equivalent to a high school diploma.

Kung ang iyong anak ay isang out-of-school youth (OSY) — isang taong tumigil sa pag-aaral, hindi kailanman na-enroll, o lampas na sa karaniwang edad para sa kanilang grade level — maaari silang mag-enroll sa Alternative Learning System (ALS) ng DepEd. Ang ALS ay isang libre at flexible na programa na nagbibigay ng basic education na katumbas ng formal schooling. Pagkatapos makumpleto ang ALS, ang mga learner ay maaaring kumuha ng ALS Accreditation and Equivalency (A&E) Test para makakuha ng certificate na katumbas ng high school diploma.

To enroll in ALS, visit your local DepEd division office or barangay hall and ask about ALS programs in your area. Requirements are minimal — usually just a birth certificate and a filled-out learner profile form.

Para mag-enroll sa ALS, bisitahin ang iyong local na DepEd division office o barangay hall at magtanong tungkol sa mga ALS program sa inyong lugar. Minimal lang ang requirements — karaniwang birth certificate lang at naka-fill out na learner profile form.

Transferees from Abroad (Balikbayan Children)

Mga Transferee mula sa Abroad (Balikbayan Children)

If your child studied abroad and is transferring to a Philippine school, the process involves a few extra steps:

Kung ang iyong anak ay nag-aral sa abroad at lilipat sa isang Philippine school, may ilang dagdag na hakbang ang proseso:

• Get the foreign school records authenticated. Have the report cards and transcripts from the foreign school authenticated by the Philippine Embassy or Consulate in that country.
• Have the records evaluated by DepEd. Submit the authenticated documents to the DepEd Bureau of Education Assessment for evaluation and grade-level placement. DepEd will determine which grade level your child should be placed in based on the foreign credentials.
• Enroll at your chosen school with the DepEd evaluation letter, authenticated foreign records, PSA birth certificate, and other standard requirements.

• I-authenticate ang mga foreign school records. I-pa-authenticate ang report cards at transcripts mula sa foreign school sa Philippine Embassy o Consulate sa bansang iyon.
• I-evaluate ang mga records sa DepEd. I-submit ang mga na-authenticate na dokumento sa DepEd Bureau of Education Assessment para sa evaluation at grade-level placement. Ide-determine ng DepEd kung aling grade level dapat ilagay ang iyong anak batay sa foreign credentials.
• Mag-enroll sa iyong napiling school kasama ang DepEd evaluation letter, na-authenticate na foreign records, PSA birth certificate, at iba pang standard requirements.

This process can take 2–4 weeks depending on the completeness of your documents and the DepEd office workload, kaya start as early as possible.

Ang prosesong ito ay maaaring tumagal ng 2–4 na linggo depende sa completeness ng iyong mga dokumento at workload ng DepEd office, kaya simulan nang maaga hangga't maaari.

Solo Parent Enrollment (Who Can Sign)

Pag-enroll ng Solo Parent (Sino ang Pwedeng Pumirma)

Under RA 8972 (Solo Parents' Welfare Act), a solo parent can enroll their child without needing the other parent's signature or presence. If you are a solo parent:

Sa ilalim ng RA 8972 (Solo Parents' Welfare Act), maaaring i-enroll ng solo parent ang kanilang anak nang hindi kailangan ang pirma o presensya ng kabilang magulang. Kung ikaw ay solo parent:

• You can sign all enrollment forms on your own.
• Present your Solo Parent ID (issued by the DSWD through your barangay) if available, though it is not strictly required for enrollment.
• If the child is under the care of a grandparent or guardian, they can enroll the child with appropriate documentation — a notarized Special Power of Attorney (SPA) or guardianship documents from the court or DSWD.

• Pwede mong pirmahan ang lahat ng enrollment forms nang mag-isa.
• Ipresenta ang iyong Solo Parent ID (inilabas ng DSWD sa pamamagitan ng iyong barangay) kung available, kahit hindi ito mahigpit na kailangan para sa enrollment.
• Kung ang bata ay nasa pangangalaga ng lolo/lola o guardian, maaari nilang i-enroll ang bata na may angkop na dokumentasyon — isang notarized na Special Power of Attorney (SPA) o guardianship documents mula sa korte o DSWD.

School Fees & Financial Aid

Bayarin sa School at Tulong Pinansyal

Public School: Completely Free

Public School: Completely Libre

Under DepEd's "No Collection" policy and RA 10931, public elementary and secondary education is completely free. No enrollment fees, no tuition fees, no miscellaneous fees. If a public school tries to charge you any mandatory fee, that is a violation — you can report it to the DepEd division office or call the DepEd hotline. Some schools may solicit voluntary contributions through the PTA, but these are strictly optional and you cannot be denied enrollment for not paying them.

Sa ilalim ng "No Collection" policy ng DepEd at RA 10931, ang public elementary at secondary education ay completely libre. Walang enrollment fees, walang tuition fees, walang miscellaneous fees. Kung may public school na sumusubok na singilin ka ng anumang mandatory fee, iyon ay violation — pwede mong i-report sa DepEd division office o tumawag sa DepEd hotline. May ilang school na maaaring humingi ng voluntary contributions sa pamamagitan ng PTA, pero ang mga ito ay strictly optional at hindi ka maaaring tanggihan ng enrollment dahil hindi ka nagbayad.

Education Service Contracting (ESC) for Private Schools

Education Service Contracting (ESC) para sa Private Schools

If your child attends a private school, you may be eligible for the Education Service Contracting (ESC) program. Under ESC, the government subsidizes the tuition of qualified students in participating private schools. The subsidy covers a significant portion of tuition fees. To benefit from ESC:

Kung ang iyong anak ay nag-aaral sa private school, maaaring eligible ka sa Education Service Contracting (ESC) program. Sa ilalim ng ESC, sino-subsidize ng gobyerno ang tuition ng mga kwalipikadong estudyante sa mga kalahok na private school. Sinasaklaw ng subsidy ang malaking bahagi ng tuition fees. Para makinabang sa ESC:

• Check if the private school is an ESC-participating school.
• Your child must meet the eligibility criteria (usually based on academic performance and financial need).
• Coordinate with the school's registrar for the ESC application process.

• I-check kung ang private school ay ESC-participating school.
• Dapat matugunan ng iyong anak ang eligibility criteria (karaniwang batay sa academic performance at financial need).
• Makipag-coordinate sa registrar ng school para sa ESC application process.

Brigada Eskwela & School Supplies Assistance

Brigada Eskwela at Tulong sa School Supplies

Brigada Eskwela is DepEd's annual program where communities, parents, and organizations help prepare public schools for the opening of classes — cleaning classrooms, repairing facilities, and donating supplies. While this is a volunteer program, it is a great way to help your child's school and connect with other parents.

Ang Brigada Eskwela ay taunang programa ng DepEd kung saan ang mga komunidad, magulang, at mga organisasyon ay tumutulong na ihanda ang mga public school para sa pagbubukas ng klase — paglilinis ng mga classroom, pagkukumpuni ng mga pasilidad, at pagdo-donate ng mga supplies. Kahit ito ay isang volunteer program, magandang paraan ito para tulungan ang school ng iyong anak at makipag-ugnayan sa ibang mga magulang.

For families who need help with school supplies, several government programs are available:

Para sa mga pamilyang nangangailangan ng tulong sa school supplies, may ilang mga programa ng gobyerno na available:

• DSWD Educational Assistance — the Department of Social Welfare and Development provides educational cash assistance to qualified families. Check with your local DSWD office or barangay for application schedules.
• Local Government Units (LGUs) — many city and municipal governments offer school supplies distribution programs. Contact your barangay hall or city hall for details.
• Congressional and Senatorial educational aid — some legislators offer educational assistance through their offices. Requirements vary but usually include proof of enrollment and a valid ID of the parent/guardian.

• DSWD Educational Assistance — nagbibigay ang Department of Social Welfare and Development ng educational cash assistance sa mga kwalipikadong pamilya. Magtanong sa iyong local na DSWD office o barangay para sa mga schedule ng application.
• Local Government Units (LGUs) — maraming lungsod at munisipyo ang nag-aalok ng school supplies distribution programs. Makipag-ugnayan sa iyong barangay hall o city hall para sa mga detalye.
• Congressional at Senatorial educational aid — may ilang mga legislator na nag-aalok ng educational assistance sa pamamagitan ng kanilang mga opisina. Iba-iba ang mga requirements pero karaniwang kasama ang proof of enrollment at valid ID ng magulang/guardian.