CONTACT INFORMATION

K TO 12 GENERAL INFORMATION DepEd Complex, Meralco Ave.,

Pasig City, Metro Manila
(02) 636 1663 | 633 1942
(+63) 919 456 0027
action@deped.gov.ph
What is the K to 12 Program?
The K to 12 Program covers 13 years of basic education with the following
key stages:
Kindergarten to Grade 3
Grades 4 to 6
Grades 7 to 10 (Junior High School)
Grades 11 and 12 (Senior High School)

Why are we now implementing 12 years of basic

education?
The Philippines is the last country in Asia and one of only three countries
worldwide with a 10-year pre-university cycle (Angola and Djibouti are the
other two).
A 12-year program is found to be the best period for learning under basic
education. It is also the recognized standard for students and
professionals globally.

How will K to 12 affect the college curriculum?

The College General Education curriculum will have fewer units. Subjects
that have been taken up in Basic Education will be removed from the
College General Education curriculum.
Details of the new GE Curriculum may be found in CHED Memorandum
Order No. 20, series of 2013.

I’ve been hearing that a lot of people have not been

consulted regarding K to 12. Is this true?
DepEd has always been transparent in the planning and implementation
of K to 12. There have been regular consultations with various sectors
since 2010, before the law was passed, during the crafting of the IRR, and
during implementations. DepEd representatives have also attended
various fora and conferences, including legislative inquiries, regarding K
to12. We are open to criticisms and suggestions regarding this.

How can I help improve basic education?

Private partners can donate through the Adopt-A-School program. A
150% tax incentive will be provided for every contribution.
Help spread awareness and information on the K to 12 Program.