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This is one of the shortest terms of formal education in the world. In the Philippines, the academic school year begins in June and concludes in March, a period that covers a total of 40 weeks. All higher education institutions operate on a semester system—fall semester, winter semester and an optional summer term.

In the Philippines, education is one of the priorities of every Filipino. Education in the Philippines was improved and have a high quality of learning skills. The Philippine government focus to give a higher quality of education around the country. From private schools to public schools they make sure that students would learn after the end of each year. Education before has a formal and non-formal system.

The first level, elementary education, involves compulsory six grades in public schools and seven grades in some private schools, in addition to optional pre-school programs. The pre-school education usually consists of kindergarten schooling and other preparatory courses. At the age of 3 or 4, a pupil may enter nursery school until 5 and 6 years old; then he/she proceeds to grade one.

The second level or secondary education corresponds to four years of high school. The third level is tertiary education or higher education which is divided into collegiate or undergraduate, graduate or master’s and post-graduate or doctorate levels in various disciplines. Post-secondary schooling consists of two or three-year non-degree technical or vocational courses.

Non-formal education includes acquisition of knowledge even outside school premises. It is offered to particular clientele like the out-of-school youth or adult illiterates who are given literacy and livelihood skills training.