ILOILO City – Enrollment for the 2024-2025 school year in all public elementary and secondary schools in Western Visayas is scheduled from July 3 to 26. The Department of Education (DepEd) Region 6 reiterated its “no collection policy”.
This policy ensures that all children can enroll regardless of their financial circumstances, explained Hernani Escullar, Jr., regional information officer for DepEd.
“There will be no fees collected during the enrollment period. It is vital that every child eligible to enroll has the opportunity to do so,” he stressed.
Adherence to the “no collection” policy is mandated under DepEd Memorandum 032, Series of 2024, signed by Undersecretary Nolasco Mempin. It also outlines three enrollment methods to accommodate families:
* in-person
* remote via messaging services or emails, and
* through drop boxes available at schools or nearby community centers
“Enrollment will be available in three modes, ahead of the school year starting on July 29,” Escullar told Panay News.
The Basic Education and Enrollment Form is required for new students entering Kindergarten, Grades 1, 7, and 11, including transferees, while students in other grades will use a confirmation slip.
In preparation for the new school year, Escullar assured that classrooms are ready to welcome students.
Teachers, currently on a 30-day mandatory break, will focus on cleaning and preparing classrooms upon their return.
Additionally, non-teaching personnel are maintaining the cleanliness and readiness of school facilities, said Escullar.
Two weeks before the start of classes, a “Brigada Eskwela” will be held, where stakeholders including parents, learners, and volunteers will participate in ensuring the schools are in prime condition.
Addressing potential classroom shortages, Escullar revealed that DepEd Region 6, under the leadership of Regional Director Dr. Ramir B. Uytico, is continuously coordinating with the DepEd Central Office and local government units to solve this issue.
The 21 Schools Division Superintendents in the region are also involved in these efforts to ensure adequate classroom space, Escullar added.
Private schools
Meanwhile, private schools, state/local universities and colleges and the Philippine Schools Overseas (PSOs) offering basic education may adopt their own enrollment procedures consistent with their charters/school manuals and applicable DepEd policies.
They shall report their official enrollment through their respective Schools Division Offices (SDOs) on or before July 22, 2024, said Escullar.
In the case of PSOs, their official enrollment shall be submitted to the Private Education Office (PEO).
The documentary and eligibility requirements stipulated in Department Order (DO) 03, series of 2018 (Basic Education Enrollment Policy) shall remain in effect and shall be submitted until Oct. 31, 2024.
In the absence of a Philippine Statistic Authority (PSA) Birth Certificate, the Birth Certificate (late registration form) from the Local Civil Registrar or a Barangay Certification containing the basic information of the child will be accepted./PN
