DepEd warns against private schools without permit

The Department of Education has advised parents to verify if the private schools where their children are enrolled have permit, recognition or accreditation from the DepEd to avoid complications later on.

DepEd said students who finished a grade or year level in a school without permit to operate will be asked to take the Philippine Validating Test prior to admission in another school to validate the acquired learning gains.

While DepEd is in full charge of the basic education in elementary and secondary public schools, it has supervisory powers over private schools to ensure that they comply with government standards.

According to latest data, DepEd estimates that only 75% of private schools are recognized, accredited and  have permit to operate.

DepEd issued the advisory through DepEd Order No 38 series of 2011 as the department goes full swing in Oplan Balik Eskwela.

Some 22 million students in elementary and secondary will troop back to public schools this June. On the other hand, private schools will welcome to their fold some 3 million elementary and high school students.

DepEd  has also warned private schools which operate without permit to comply with government regulations. “We will set a deadline for private schools without permit to operate to secure permits otherwise they will be closed down,” DepEd said in a statement.

DepEd ordered all its regional offices to submit the names and addresses of private schools which are recognized, accredited and have permit to operate to the Office of the Undersecretary for Regional Operations.

“The list of private schools with permits will be posted at DepEd offices, municipal halls and other conspicuous public places to serve as reference and guide for parents,” DepEd said.

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