Understanding the K-12

Basic Education Program

1. 12-Year Basic Education Cycle
2. Universal Kindergarten
3. Madaris Education
4. Technical-Vocational Education
5. Every Child a Reader by Grade One
6. Science and Math Proficiency
7. GASTPE (Gov. Assistance to Student and
Teachers to Private Education)
8. Medium of Instruction
9. Quality Textbooks
10. Covenant with LGUs

10-Point Basic Education Agenda

The Philippines is the only remaining
country in Asia with a 10-year pre-
university 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
• Senior High School
4
years
• Junior High School
6
years
• Elementary
1
year
• 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 Number of Minutes
7:00-7:15 Pambansang Awit
7:15-7:25 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) 30
2nd Semester
10:45-11:35 Mathematics 50
1:00-1:30 Remediation, Reinforcement,
Enrichment Activities or
Optional Religious Instruction
1:30-2:10 MAPEH 40
TOTAL 240/270
 Time Allotment
NOMENCLATURE/
LEARNING AREA Grades 1 to 6 Grades 7
(No. of Minutes Daily) to 10
G1 G2 G3 G4 G5 G6 (Weekly)

1st 2nd
Sem. Sem.
Language Arts
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
Total 240 270 310 360 360 360 360 29 hrs
 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
2015-
2016 • Grade 10
SY
2014-
2015 • Grade 9
SY
2013-
2014
• Grade 8
SY
2012-
2013 • Grade 7

Implementation of Junior HS
 SY
2017-
2018
• Grade 12
SY
2016-
2017 • Grade 11

Implementation of Senior HS
 Learning Areas for Grades 11 and 12
Learning Areas Grade 11 Grade 12
Language* English English
Filipino Filipino
Literature* Philippine Literature (1st Sem)
World Literature (2nd Sem)
Mathematics* Math Math
Science* Life Sciences Physical Science
Social Sciences Contemporary Issues Contemporary Issues (Global)
and Philosophy* Philosophy (Local)
Career Pathways Entrepreneurship, Entrepreneurship, Tech-
(Track-dependent) Tech- Voc**
Voc** Others (Arts, Sports, Security,
Others (Arts, Sports, Journalism, Science, etc)
Security, Journalism,
Science, etc)
Others National Service National Service Training
Training Program 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
school then work of college or • Reduction in
• Better income post-secondary college years
opportunities; • Reduction in offsets additional
higher income cost of schooling years of
streams with additional 2 schooling
• Cost due to years of “free” • Higher
delayed education productivity
employment (about 9%
offset by higher income premium)
income streams • Higher college
completion rates
A 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
K 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 socio-
economic 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!!!