Initial Plans for the SHS Voucher Program

Описание: The Voucher Program will be implemented in recognition of the need to provide additional support to students due to the additional two years representing Grades 11 and 12 in the basic education system through Senior High School.

Through the SHS VP, the DepEd engages the non-DepEd SHS providers to enroll qualified voucher recipients from both Public and Private Junior High Schools. Once qualified voucher recipients are enrolled in non-DepEd Senior High School providers, the DepEd will provide assistance to these students through a voucher subsidy paid to the non-DepEd SHS provider.

The SHS VP is envisioned to be long-term program of the government that will empower students with the choice to pursue their desired senior high school education. This form of public-private partnership is expected to enhance dynamism and diversity in the education system, and to provide private schools with the financial resources needed to transition to a 12-year basic education system. Through the SHS VP, the government continues to recognize the invaluable contributions of the private education sector in the equitable delivery of relevant and high quality education.