October 18, 2024 — The Department of Education (DepEd), through the Bureau of Education Assessment (BEA) and in coordination with the Bureau of Alternative Education (BAE), has issued the official guidelines for the registration process of the 2024 Accreditation and Equivalency (A&E) Test. The registration will take place from October 21 to December 2, 2024.
The A&E Test provides learners from the Alternative Learning System (ALS) an opportunity to obtain academic certification equivalent to that in the formal school system. This test is intended for ALS learners and program completers who meet the criteria outlined by DepEd.
Registration Guidelines and Process:
Registration Period:
- The registration period will run from October 21 to December 2, 2024.
- Applicants must register in the identified Schools Division Offices (SDOs) designated as registration centers by the Schools Division Superintendent (SDS).
Eligibility: The following groups are eligible to take the A&E Test:
- Current ALS learners enrolled in the Learner Information System (LIS) for SY 2024-2025 by October 31, 2024.
- Previous ALS Program Completers who:
- Did not meet the minimum required points in the Presentation Portfolio Assessments (PPA) and underwent additional learning interventions in the ALS K to 12 Basic Education Curriculum (BEC), as certified by an ALS teacher or community implementer.
- Did not pass the previous A&E Test but received further interventions in the ALS K to 12 BEC, also certified by the ALS teacher or facilitator.
- Applicants must be at least 12 years old for the elementary level and 16 years old for the junior high school level by the test day.
Required Documents: Registrants must submit the following:
- Original and photocopy of the Birth Certificate issued by the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA), formerly the National Statistics Office (NSO).
- If the PSA Birth Certificate is unavailable, applicants may present any of the following documents:
- Baptismal Certificate
- Voter's ID (with picture, signature, and date of birth)
- Valid Passport
- Valid Driver's License
- Any legal document bearing the applicant's picture, name, signature, and date of birth (e.g., NBI Clearance, Police Clearance)
- 1x1 ID photo (identical, with white background, and a name tag).
- Certification of Portfolio: The applicant’s portfolio must be certified by the ALS Teacher or Community Implementer and endorsed by the Division ALS Focal Person or Education Program Specialist II for ALS.
Registration Process:
Applicants must visit the nearest SDO, secure a registration form, and fill it out personally.
The completed form, along with all required documents, should be submitted to the Registration Officer for evaluation and verification.
After registration, applicants will receive a copy of the registration form, which must be presented to the Room Examiner on the day of the test.
ALS Teachers and Community Implementers may assist applicants from far-flung areas by gathering them for registration and submitting the necessary forms and documents on their behalf. This can also be adapted by Non-DepEd ALS Program Providers.
Test Administration and Personnel:
The SDS, through the Division Testing Coordinator (DTC), will assign key personnel to manage the registration and testing process. These include:
- Registration Testing Officers (RTOs) and support staff who will oversee the registration process and evaluation of applicants' documents.
- Chief Examiners, Supervising Examiners, and Room Examiners who will be responsible during test administration.
Only registered applicants with complete requirements will be allowed to take the test at designated testing centers. No walk-in applicants will be accommodated on the test day.
No fees will be collected for the registration, test administration, or issuance of the certificate of rating.
Dissemination and Testing Centers:
RTOs, ALS Implementers, and Non-DepEd ALS Program Providers are tasked with disseminating registration information and assisting in the distribution and collection of registration forms.
The DTCs are required to prepare a list of testing centers and the total number of examinees per level. This report, in MS Excel format, must be submitted to the BEA via email at bea.ead@deped.gov.ph by December 6, 2024.
Any changes to the testing centers or examinee numbers must be communicated officially through correspondence from the Regional Office to the BEA.
For further details, stakeholders may contact the Bureau of Education Assessment at (02) 8631-2589 or through email at bea.ead@deped.gov.ph.
This initiative reaffirms DepEd's commitment to providing wider access to education for all Filipinos, especially those pursuing alternative learning pathways through ALS.
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