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K-12 PROGRAM
 PRESENTOR:
CHERILYN JUNE MONTES

JOYDELIZA GONZAGA

JENNIE MARIE CAINTAPAN

 The Global Teachers:
Knowledgeable of K to
12 Program of Various
Countries
 OBJECTIVES
1. Recognize the basic education scenario in the Philippines.

2. Determine the K to 12 program of international educational

context.

3. Compare the different K to 12 program of various countries

1
Basic education is defined as the whole
range of educational activities that are
taking place in either informal or non-
formal setting with the goal of meeting
the learner's basic learning needs. It is a
fact that no country will achieve rapid
economic growth without investing in
education.
Basic education in developing countries is essential to build
stable training partners with developed countries especially
that quality education is afforded to learners to become
knowledgeable, skillful and competent ready for global
economy. In coming years, the establishment of ASEAN
Economic Community composed of 10 member states will
commence for the free flow of goods and services including
education services.
The Present Basic Education Scenario in
the
•The Philippines
mandate of ensuring that no learner shall be left behind and that every
Filipino child will have access to quality education gave way to the
enactment of Kindergarten Education Act in 2012 and the Republic Act
10533 known as Enhanced Basic Education Act of 2013. Having
Kindergarten as part of the basic education curricula and having it mandatory,
improves the students' access to education.

•The Philippine Government believes that compulsory kindergarten

better prepares learners who have active minds to the next level of
schooling.
 There were various proposals, studies and
consultations made before coming up with an
enhanced model that is suitable to the Philippine
context.
-The model Kindergarten, 6 years of elementary
education, 4 years of junior high school, and 2
years of senior high school.
-The 2 years of senior high school is a preparation
either for college career or employment by
 What are the Reasons for coming
up with
The additional two years K toto address
hopes 12 the deteriorating quality of Philippine Education System as
revealed by the low achievement score of the Filipino Students in the National Achievement Test (NAT).
The Philippines also had low performance in the Trend International Mathematics
and Science Study (TIMSS) as revealed in the 2003 and 2008 TIMSS.

Unpreparedness for employment, entrepreneurship or higher education of

the Filipino High School graduates because of the congested ten year
curriculum.
The years in school are not enough for students to absorb necessary knowledge
and skills to pursue higher education. Those who cannot go to college still lack
the basic competencies and emotional maturity for employment. The additional
two years in the senior high school will then prepare students for either higher
education or in the world of work.
What is K to 12
Education
Program?
•K to 12 is a term for the sum of primary
and secondary education. It is used in
countries like United States, Canada,
Turkey, Australia and now in the
Philippines.

•The expression is a shortening of

Kindergarten (K) for 4-6 year old
How do K to 12
Programs of
Various
Countries
Philippines
In the Philippines, K to 12 Program covers the Kindergarten plus the 12 years
of basic education (6 years of primary education). 4 years of Junior High
School and 2 years of Senior High School.

-The additional two years in Senior High School aims to provide sufficient
time for mastery of concepts and skills, to develop lifelong learning skills and
to prepare graduates for tertiary education, for mid-level skills and
development, for employment and for entrepreneurship.
 Salient Features of the K to
12 Program
◆Universal Kindergarten or the mandated Kindergarten for 5 year old learners
◆Contextualization and enhancement by making the curriculum relevant to learners.
◆Mastery of knowledge and skills is done by introducing simple concepts in spiral
progression in subject areas like Mathematics and Science.
◆The two years of the Senior High School is a specialization based on the learners
aptitude and interest.
◆Completing the enhanced Basic Education from k/Kindergarten, elementary Junior
High School curriculum and the specialized Senior High School Program, a Filipino
Entrepreneurship.
 Brunei Darussalam
◆Starts with one year primary education and then 6 years of elementary education. Students take and should
pass the end-of- cycle public examination before they progress to diversified secondary level.
◆Secondary level has 2 categories- General Secondary Education Program (2-3 years) and another 2-3 of
Upper Secondary Education where students are grouped according to their academy abilities, talents and
interest.
◆In the General Education Program, the students take five core subjects and three complimentary subjects
and at least two elective subjects with Science as one required elective.
◆Students who excel academically can take secondary education in two years. Differentiated and specialized
education responding to the different capabilities and interests of the learners are the required secondary
curriculum.
◆Preschool in Brunei is a playschool which aims to impart socio-emotional and personality development for
young learners in an informal preschool program.
 cana
da
◆They follow the K to 12 educational curriculum with secondary schooling or high school structure that
varies within a province in terms of inclusion of middle school or junior high school.
◆By law, Canadians must be in school starting ages 5 or 6 and remain in school until ages between 16 and 18
depending on the province or territory.
◆All provinces and territory provide universal, free and until secondary schooling of 12 years with the
exemption of Quebec where it offers education until 11 years.
◆Elementary school includes Grades 1-6 in regions where there 2 years of middle school or junior high
school, but those wit middle or junior high school have elementary until Grade 8. In Quebec, grade school is
6 years and their students proceed immediately to High School.
◆Secondary High School with middle school or junior high school, begins in Grade 7 to Grade 12 and those
without begin Secondary High School in Grade 9.
◆Post secondary education includes career college or vocational school, community college or university.
 Kor
ea school system follows the 6-3-3-4 education ladder which is 6 years of elementary, 3
◆Their
years of middle school and 3 years of high school and 4 years of either junior college or
university to complete higher education.

◆High School are in two categories (1) General High School and (2) Vocational High School
although there are limited numbers of schools, which offer both general and vocational training
which is known as "Comprehensive High School. Korean Kindergarten provides nurturing
learning environment through various pleasant activities and diverse teaching pedagogy, The
Kindergarten or Early Childhood curriculum includes physical, social, expression language and
inquiry life areas.
 Kor
ea
◆Elementary education in Korea is geared towards acquisition of fundamentals necessary for a
productive civic through nine principal subjects. Moral Education, Korean Language, Social
Studies. Arithmetic, Natural Science, Physical Education, Music, Fine Arts and Physical Arts.

◆The Middle School curricula are a combination of 11 basic or required subjects, elective
subjects and extra-curricular activities.

◆Blending of education and readiness for occupation is reflected in the technical and
vocational courses which are elective subjects. Korean students may combine to High School
and admission to High School depends upon the results of High School entrance examination.
 malay
sia
◆Malaysian education begins with Preschool where the medium of instruction is both Malaysian and
English. Preschools that use Tamil or Chinese as medium of instruction also conduct teaching-
learning process using Bahasa Malaysia and English.
◆They offer a 2 year optional preschool for learners ages 4-5. Standards-based preschool curriculum
for personality development of young learners is being followed in Malaysia.
◆Elementary education is 6 years with a requirement of passing the public examination as
determining factor of the students readiness to secondary or high school level.
◆Malaysia has 2 level category for Secondary or High School Lower Secondary (level 2) and Upper
Secondary (level 3).
◆Lower secondary program offers general and undifferentiated curriculum for 2-3 years.
◆In the upper secondary 2 years, students take subjects according to their appropriate streams (Arts,
Science, Technical and Religious).
 Singap
oreeducations begins with Kindergarten or Preschool at the age of 4-6 years old. In Kindergarten,
◆Their
although not compulsory, a 3-4 hour provision of language development, literary skills, basic number
concepts, social skills, creative skills and appreciation of music and movement is being provided to
the young learners.
◆Mother tongue is also part of the Kinder curriculum. mother tongue language includes Chinese,
Malay. Tamil and Indian.
◆Preschool is followed by 6 years of Primary Education, Eng Language, Mathematics, Mother
Tongue Language are significant subjects in the primary education curriculum. ◆Primary school has
two stages. Foundation and Orientation Stages.
◆During foundation stage (Primary 1-4) students are provided with strong foundation in English.
Mother Tongue and Mathematics. Orientation stage (Primary 5-6) is the stage where the students are
taught Mathematics and Science appropriate to their level.
 Singap
ore
◆At the end of Primary 6, all students are assessed on academic abilities through the Primary School Lea
Examination (PSLE). The results of the PSLE will place the students in secondary school courses that suit their
academic learning pace and aptitude.
◆At the secondary level, students may either go to Special (Secondary 1-4 years). Express (Secondary 1-4 years).
Normal (Academic Secondary 1-5 years) courses depending on the measured academic ability of the PSLE scores.
◆These four streamed courses offer highly differentiated curriculum. Special and Express are four year courses
which lead to Singapore-Cambridge General Certificate of (GCE O') Education (Ordinary Level) examination.
◆Students in the Normal (Academic) course take academic based subjects while those in the GCE 'O' level
examination. the end of 4 or 5 years of secondary education can qualify for Junior College (2 years), a Polytechnic (3
or 4 years) or a Pre- university center (3 years).
◆Only those who qualify after passing GCE 'A' level examination at the end of Junior College 2. Pre-University 3 or
Polytechnic Year % can enroll in local university or to the National University of Singapore.
 United
States
◆The age of entry to compulsory education in the US varies according to the state, between 5-7 years
old with 6 years old being the most common as an entry age for Kindergarten.

◆Kindergarten Certificate is awarded to allow learners entry to Elementary School/ Primary

Education.

◆The length of Primary education varies from 4 to 7 years depending on the States or local practice.
Certificate or diploma may also vary by States/ Districts for transition to Secondary School. Based on
its length. elementary education may be followed or not by a number of years of middle school
education which is generally three years (Grades 4-6. 5-7, 6-8)
 United
States
◆High School (Grades 7-12 or
policies of states and h districts
Grades 8-12) length program years depending upon the laws and

◆There are also mandatory subjects in almost all US High Schools which include Science (Biology,
Chemistry. Physics) Mathematics (Algebra, Geometry. Trigonometry, Calculus, Statistics). English
(Literature, Humanities, Composition, Oral Language), Social Sciences (History, Government,
Economics) and Physical Education.
◆High school students, usually during their Grade take one or more standardized tests depending on
their education preferences and also as requirements for admission to most Colleges.
◆Most common standardized tests taken by US student are Scholastic Assessment Test (SAT) and
American College Testing (ACT). High School Diploma is awarded upon completion of Grade 12 and
the diploma covers a variety of awards for different curricula and standards like general basic track,
vocational ana academic/ college preparatory.