DECS ORDER NO. 35, S. 1999

: The order governs the acceptance and evaluation of transferees from DECS-accredited Philippine schools abroad for placement in appropriate grade or year levels in Philippine schools.
: It authorizes public and private schools in the Philippines to evaluate the school records of transferees for grade/year level placement.
: Only students transferring from Philippine schools abroad operating under DECS permit are accepted on equal terms.
: They must take a validating examination administered by the National Educational Testing and Research Center (NETRC) for proper grade/year level placement.
: NETRC administers the validating examination for transferees from non-DECS recognized Philippine schools abroad.
: Yes, both public and private schools are authorized to evaluate transferees' school records based on this order.
: It is the list of Philippine schools abroad operating under DECS permit from which transferees may be accepted on equal terms.
: No, the student must first pass a validating examination administered by NETRC for placement.
: Non-compliance would be a violation of DECS regulations regarding the recognition and acceptance of transferees, which may affect the student’s placement and admission.