As provided in Department of Education Order No. 03 s. 2018, or the Basic Education Enrollment Policy, all incoming Kindergarten, Grade 1, 7, and 11 learners in all public schools shall pre-register. Further, this early registration for School Year 2026-2027 allows the Department to make necessary preparations and adjustments to plans for the incoming school year. Incoming Grades 2 – 6, 8 -10, and 12 are considered pre-registered to their current school. Thus, there is no need for these students to participate in the early registration except for transfer-in learners and those who are no longer in school but are interested in returning to school.
Required Documents for Early Registration
As the new school year approaches, the Department of Education is opening its doors early to help families prepare ahead of time. Starting January 31, 2026, parents and guardians of incoming learners are encouraged to begin the early registration process. This initiative aims to ensure a smooth and organized enrollment experience for Kindergarten, Grade 1, transferees in Grades 2–6, and learners under specialized programs such as SNED and ALS. By registering early, families can secure their child’s placement and give the school ample time to plan for the upcoming academic year.
| Levels | Requirements |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten | • PSA/NSO Birth Certificate (Photocopy) / Local Birth Certificate / Barangay Certificate • Must be 5 years old on or before October 31, 2026 • Duly accomplished Basic Education Enrollment Form (BEEF) |
| Grade 1 | • Kindergarten Completer (DepEd Order No. 020, s. 2018) • PSA Birth Certificate (Photocopy) • Original Report Card (SF9) duly signed by School Head • Early Childhood Development (ECD) Checklist • Accomplished Enrolment Form |
| Grades 2–6 (Transferees) | • PSA Birth Certificate (Photocopy) • Original Report Card (SF9) duly signed by School Head • Duly accomplished BEEF |
| Grades 2–6 (Old Pupils) | • Original Report Card (SF9) • Filled‑out Confirmation Slip |
| SNED (Special Needs Education) | • PSA Birth Certificate (Photocopy) • Latest Assessment • Accomplished Enrolment Form |
| ALS (Alternative Learning System) | • PSA Birth Certificate (Photocopy) • Elementary: 12 years old and above • High School: 16 years old and above • Accomplished Enrolment Form |
Steps for Early Registration
The parents and/or learners should follow this Early Registration Process.
- Prepare the Required Documents
First, gather all the necessary documents, including the Basic Education Enrollment Form (BEEF). Make sure you have all the required supporting papers based on your child’s grade level.
- Visit the School
Next, visit the school where you wish to register and submit the required documents. Proceed to the designated registration area and hand over all prepared forms and certificates to the enrollment staff. Then, they will review your submissions and guide you through the next steps to complete the early registration process.
- Online Early Registration
If you want to register at our school (Alapan 1 Elementary School), you can do so online at ayois.alapan1es.com/early-registration. Simply visit the link, fill out the required fields, and upload the necessary documents.
FAQs in Early Registration
The general rule states that a child must be 5 years old on or before October 31 of the school year they are entering.
Yes, DepEd allows exceptions. Children who will turn 5 from November 1 to December 31 may still enroll if they meet specific conditions.
Your child may be accepted if they satisfy at least one of the following:
Completed a 1‑year Early Childhood Development (ECD) program in a registered Learning Center with valid documentation; or
Completed an ECD checklist assessment conducted by the Kindergarten teacher anytime from the enrollment period until the first week of the school year.
The cut-off age is intended to ensure that learners entering Kindergarten are developmentally ready for formal schooling.
Yes. All public and private schools under DepEd are required to follow the Kindergarten age cut-off and its specified exceptions.