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DECS ORDER NO. 35, S. 1999: Acceptance of transferees from accredited schools

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Title Supreme Court: Acceptance of transferees from accredited schools

Law: Decs Order No. 35, S. 1999

Decision Date: Apr 12, 1999

DECS Order No. 35 mandates that only students transferring from DECS-accredited Philippine schools abroad are accepted on equal terms in local schools, while those from non-recognized institutions must pass a validating examination for grade placement.

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Equal Treatment of Transferees from DECS-Permitted Philippine Schools Abroad

Only students transferring from Philippine schools abroad operating under the Department of Education, Culture and Sports (DECS) permit are to be accepted on equal terms as those from DECS-recognized schools within the Philippines.
This promotes uniformity and standardization in the education system.

Requirement for Validating Examination for Transferees from Non-DECS Recognized Schools

Students transferring from Philippine schools abroad not recognized or permitted by DECS must undergo a validating examination.
This examination is administered by the National Educational Testing and Research Center (NETRC), a department under DECS responsible for determining grade or year level placement.
Passing this validation is a prerequisite for admission into any school in the Philippines.

Enforcement and Compliance

The Department of Education, Culture and Sports directs immediate dissemination of this order.
Strict compliance by all public and private schools is mandated to ensure consistent application.

List of Philippine Schools Abroad Operating Under DECS Permit

The order includes a list of Philippine schools abroad authorized under DECS permit, ensuring clarity on recognized institutions. These include:
- Saudi Arabia: International Philippine School in Riyadh, Jeddah, Alkhobar; Philippine Community School in Alkhobar
- Bahrain: Philippine School in Bahrain
- United Arab Emirates: PISCO Private School, Pioneers Modern School, United International Private School, Pioneers International Private School, Philippine National School, The New Filipino Private School
- Oman: Philippine School in Oman
- Qatar: Philippine School in Doha
- Libya: Philippine Community School in Tripoli
- China: Manila Xiamen International School

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