Under DepEd Order No. 12, s. 2015, the Early Language, Literacy, and Numeracy (ELLN) Program of DepEd aims to train Kindergarten to Grade 3 teachers and school leaders in building strong literacy and numeracy skills. The program helps teachers improve their teaching methods, manage school-based mentoring programs, and continuously grow through professional learning. It also encourages fun and engaging activities like storytelling and read-aloud sessions led by skilled storytellers.
For the 2025–2026 school year, the Early Language, Literacy, and Numeracy Assessment (ELLNA) will be given to all Grade 4 learners in public elementary schools. This paper-based, multiple-choice test measures how well students have developed their language, reading, and math skills. The national testing took place in early November 2025, ensuring that every school—including Alapan 1 Elementary School—participates in assessing and strengthening foundational learning.
Rationale of the Early Language, Literacy, and Numeracy Program
- Learning to read, write, and count is critical to a child’s success in school and later in life. One of the best predictors of school success is the level of a child’s progress in these foundational skills. Although reading, writing, and numeracy abilities increase as children grow, the early childhood years, from birth to age eight, comprise the most important period for language, literacy, and numeracy development. The ability to read, write, and count does not develop naturally, or without careful planning and instruction. The availability and accessibility of age-appropriate and culturally-sensitive materials for children are extremely important to encourage the regular practice of reading and counting.
- The Department is strengthening Every Child a Reader Program (ECARP), through the Early Language, Literacy, and Numeracy Program from Kinder to Grade 3, the first Key Stage of the K to 12 Basic Education Program.
- The components of the early language, literacy, and numeracy program are: a) establishment of baseline data (e.g., teacher and pupils’ profile, language used by learners, existing and functional reading and numeracy program, and support mechanisms at the ground level); b) materials development; c) development of classroom based (formative) assessment protocol for literacy and numeracy skills; and d) professional development of teachers and school heads.
- These guidelines shall cover the professional development component of the program.
Conduct of DepEd ELLNA 2025
| Key Details for ELLNA 2025 | Description |
|---|---|
| What it is | ELLNA 2025 is a national test that checks how well Grade 4 public school students understand basic language, reading, and math skills. |
| When it happened | The test was held nationwide from November 3 to 7, 2025. |
| Purpose | It aims to see if students are meeting the expected learning standards in early language, literacy, and numeracy. |
| Format | The exam is paper-based and uses multiple-choice questions. |
| Languages used | The language and reading parts are in English and Filipino, while the math part is in English. |
| Who leads it | The Department of Education (DepEd), through the Bureau of Education Assessment (BEA), organizes and manages the test. |
Guidelines on the Conduct of ELLNA
The Early Language, Literacy, and Numeracy Assessment (ELLNA) is a national test given to Grade 4 pupils to check their skills in English, Filipino, Mother Tongue, and Numeracy. The test follows strict rules to make sure everything is fair and standardized across all schools.
Before Test
- The Room Examiner (RE) prepares the classroom, materials, and seating plan.
- Examinees line up alphabetically and bring only pencils and erasers.
- The RE explains instructions clearly and checks if test booklets and answer sheets are complete and untampered.
- Examinees fill out details like name, LRN, gender, birthday, school info, and grades.
During Test
- The test has two main parts:
- Part I – Examinee’s Descriptive Questionnaire (EDQ) – gathers background data.
- Part II – Test Proper – covers Listening, English, Filipino, Mother Tongue, and Numeracy tests.
- The RE reads aloud directions for listening parts, and students answer multiple-choice items by shading circles on the answer sheet.
- Examinees should work quietly, not copy answers, and review before time ends.
After Test
- The RE collects, counts, and seals all test materials in plastic bags.
- Reports (Forms 1–7) are completed and submitted along with used and unused test booklets.
- Chief Examiners and Division Coordinators check and account all materials before sending them to DepEd-BEA.
