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ALS A & E Test

The document provides information about the Alternative Learning System Accreditation and Equivalency (A&E) Test in the Philippines. It discusses the legal basis for the ALS program and describes the A&E test as assessing the competencies of those who did not complete formal elementary or secondary education. Those who pass receive a certificate allowing them to enroll in higher levels of education. The document outlines the target clienteles for the test, the registration process, testing locations and format, and the documents received by passers.

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ALS A & E Test

The document provides information about the Alternative Learning System Accreditation and Equivalency (A&E) Test in the Philippines. It discusses the legal basis for the ALS program and describes the A&E test as assessing the competencies of those who did not complete formal elementary or secondary education. Those who pass receive a certificate allowing them to enroll in higher levels of education. The document outlines the target clienteles for the test, the registration process, testing locations and format, and the documents received by passers.

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ALS A&E TEST

ALTERNATIVE LEARNING SYSTEM ACCREDITATION & EQUIVALENCY PROGRAM

What are the legal bases of the Alternative Learning System?

Legal bases of Alternative Learning System :

Constitution of the Philippines 1987, Article XIV, Sec. 15 Executive Order No. 117 Sec. 115 DepEd Order No. 32, 1972 Proclamation No. 480

DECS Memo No. 202, 2. 1998


DECS Order Nos. 22 and 28, s. 1999

What is the ALS Accreditation and Equivalency (A&E) Test?

The ALS A&E Test formerly known as the Nonformal Education A&E Test is a paper and pencil test. The test is designed to measure the competencies of those who have not finished either the formal elementary or secondary education. Passers of this test are given a certificate / diploma (which bears the seal and the signature of the Department Secretary) certifying their competencies as comparable to graduates of the formal school system. Hence, they are qualified to enroll in high school (for elementary level passers) and to enroll in college (for secondary level passers).

Who are the target clienteles of the ALS A&E Test?


1. An elementary dropout (not enrolled in the current school year), who is at least 11 years old on or before the day of the test, may take the elementary level ALS A&E Test
2. A high school dropout (not enrolled in the current school year), who is at least 15 years old on or before the day of the test, may take the secondary level ALS A&E Test

Who are the target clienteles of the ALS A&E Test?


3. Non-passers of previous ALS A&E Tests (Secondary Level)
4. Youth and adults although in-school but over aged for Grade 6 (more than 11 years old) or for 4th year (more than 15 years old)

5. Non-passers of previous ALS A&E Test/s (Elementary Level)

Other Clienteles of the ALS A & E Test (at least basically literate) who may be:

unemployed/underemployed OSYs and adults


industry-based workers, housewives, maids, factory workers, drivers

members of cultural minorities / indigenous peoples (Ips)

Other Clienteles of the ALS A & E Test (at least basically literate) who may be:

persons with disabilities (PWDs) / physically challenged inmates, rebel/soldier integrees

What does a prospective test taker do to prepare for the test?


may see an ALS Official of the DepEd Division Office nearest to him/her to get basic information on A&E learning program may enroll in the ALS A&E learning program designed to help equip the prospective test taker with the necessary competencies to upgrade his/her knowledge and skills acquired from life experience

What does one benefit after passing the ALS A&E Test?

A secondary level test passer is given a chance to mainstream in the formal education system of the country like:

enroll in post secondary courses (technical/vocational, two/four/five-year course) of the CHED (for private colleges and universities DepEd Memo #101 s.2001) and PASUC (for government owned/controlled DepEd Memo #344 s.2000) member institutions; access to MFI (DepEd Memo #533 s.2000) and TESDA (DepEd Order #110 s.1999) skills training programs; and a chance to acquire eligibility for government employment positions under CSC Resolution No. 499 (DepEd Order #20 s.2000).

An elementary level test passer is qualified to enroll as freshman in the secondary level education.

What is the ALS A&E Test made of?


The test is divided into 2 parts: the Multiple Choice Test and the Composition Writing. The test runs for 3 hours and 30 minutes for the Elementary Level and 4 hours and 55 minutes for the Secondary Level. The test covers the five Learning Strands (subject areas) of the ALS Curriculum:

Elementary Level:: 3 hours and 30 minutes


Multiple Choice = 3 hours
Part Bahagi I Subject Area/Learning Strand KasanayangPangkomunikasyon # Items 40 items Time Allotment 40 minutes

Bahagi II
Bahagi III Bahagi IV

Matematika at Agham
Kabuhayan at Likas na Yaman Pagpapalawak ng Pananaw

40 items
40 items 40 items

60 minutes
40 minutes 40 minutes

Composition Writing = 30 minutes

Secondary Level: 4 hours and 15 minutes Multiple Choice = 3 hours


Part Bahagi I Bahagi II Bahagi III Bahagi IV Bahagi V Subject Area/Learning Strand Kasanayang Pangkomunikasyon English Communication Skills Matematika at Agham Kabuhayan at Likas na Yaman Pagpapalawak ng Pananaw # Items 50 items 50 items 50 items 50 items 50 items Time Allotment 45 minutes 30 minutes 60 minutes 45 minutes 45 minutes

Composition Writing = 30 minutes

How does one register for the A&E Test?

Registration period is held from specified periods at the designated Registration and Testing Centers (RTCs) nationwide (list will be posted on specific dates) on this website (www.deped.gov.ph).

present original and xerox copies of any of the following government-issued identification: Valid Drivers License Voters ID Postal ID Valid Passport SSS/GSIS ID Valid NBI Clearance xerox not needed)

School drop-outs who are not employed and not old enough to acquire the above documents must submit an Authenticated Birth Certificate Barangay Certification (stating complete name, date of birth of the prospective registrant and photo of the same).

Where does one take the A&E Test?


One (1) Registration & Testing Center (RTC) preferably a secondary school is designated for each Division. List of said RTCs are to be posted in the advisory on or before the specified dates.

What does an A&E test passer do after results are released?

An A&E Test passer gets the following documents:

What Documents: Certification & Examinee Report Form integrated in one whole page signed by the Director IV of the Bureau of Alternative Learning System Diploma A one-page (portrait in layout) document signed by the Secretary of the Department of Education, bearing the Dry Seal of the Office of the Secretary

Where to Get: ALS Supervisor of the DepEd Division Office where the Registration and Testing Center is located

When: - January 2011

ALS Supervisor of the DepEd Division Office where the Registration and Testing Centers is located

- February 2011

For more information, you may:


Call Tel. No. (02)635-5193; 635-5188 Fax message to No.(02)635-5189 Text at our DETxt Action Center at 0919-4560027 Email to [email protected] Write The Director IV, Bureau of Alternative Learning System 3F Mabini Bldg., DepEd Complex, Meralco Avenue, Pasig City 1600

A teacher should know more than he teaches,

and if he knows more than he teaches, he will teach more than he knows.
- Anonymous

Prepared by:
ODYLON P. VILLANUEVA
District ALS Coordinator

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