Children usually enter kindergarten at age 5. They may also be grouped into four key stages: 1st key stage (kindergarten–grade 3), 2nd key stage (grades 4–6), 3rd key stage (grades 7–10) and 4th key stage (grades 11–12). Meanwhile, the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) regulates and accredits the country's technical and vocational education programs and institutions.īy law, education is compulsory for thirteen years (kindergarten and grades 1–12) and is grouped into three levels: kindergarten, elementary school (grades 1–6), junior high school (grades 7–10), and senior high school (grades 11–12). At the higher education level, the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) supervises and regulates colleges and universities. However, private schools are generally free to determine their curriculum by existing laws and Department regulations. At the basic education level, the Department of Education (DepEd) sets overall educational standards and mandates standardized tests for the K–12 basic education system. Three government agencies handle each level of education. For the academic year 2017–2018, about 83% of K–12 students attended public schools, and about 17% either attended private schools or were home-schooled. Funding for public education comes from the national government. Public and private schools, colleges, universities, and technical and vocational institutions provide education in the Philippines.

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