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School in

the philippines

Location, Languages, Religion, & Government:

  • The Philippines are located in Southeast Asia. There are two official languges of the Philippines; Filipino and English.
  • The majority religion is Roman Catholicism, followed by Muslim.
  • The Philippines are a presidential republic.

Population & Healthcare

  • The population of the Philippines is about 110,818,325. The Universal Healthcare Act, passed in 2019, aimed to make healthcare affordable and accessable to every citizen of the Philippines. However, many Filipinos still lack basic healthcare today.

Agriculture & Economy

  • 41% of land in the Philippines is used for agricultural purposes.
  • Due an increase in services, low reliance on exports, and consistent domestic spending, the economy of the Philippines is generally stable.
  • By Department of Education Philippines - http://www.gov.ph/k-12/, CC BY-SA 4.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=48698276

School in

the philippines

Electives and Technology:

  • In addition to kindergarten, primary school lasts for 6 years, followed by 4 years of junior high and 2 years of senior high school.
  • Humanities, social sciences, and applied business and science courses are a few electives available.
  • An Information and Communications Technology course is available for students in 11th and 12th grade. The class teaches skills such as programming, computer services, and medical transcription.

Education, Transportation, & Schedules:

  • Compulsory school begins at age 5 and lasts 13 years. Class schedules are determined based on factors such as grade and the availability of teachers, materials, and buildings.
  • Students walk, bike, or take public transportation to school. Depending on the location, some school routes take a long time or have only one way to get there.

Classroom Setting:

  • The typical classroom setting in the Philippines includes chalkboards, desks, and chairs. However, the availability of materials for students varies depending on the school.

Literacy Rate (2015) Enrollment Rate (2017)

98%

93.78%