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Studying in the Philippines
The education system in the Philippines is currently implementing the K-12 program that covers Kindergarten and 12 years of qualificationsbasic education (one year of Kindergarten, six years of primary education, four years of Junior High School, and two years of Senior High School).
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7 December 2022 Links to local agencies updated
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8 August 2022 Guidance reviewed and updated
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17 June 2022 Updated contact numbers and hyperlinks
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23 March 2021 Updated general and country specific information for British people moving to and living in the Philippines
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5 February 2021 Added contact details of Philippine Department of Health and edited Health section to include a link about COVID-19 travel guidance.
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26 November 2020 Updated the advice for British people moving to and living in the Philippines
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7 January 2014 Change some links
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6 January 2014 Updated information
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14 August 2013 Added contact details, update visa entry and notarial portion
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5 July 2013 Added wardens' list, added forms
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19 June 2013 Changes on 'Philippine visa' section
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2026-01-27 10:30
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2022-12-07 07:56
Links to local agencies updated
2022-08-08 02:00
Guidance reviewed and updated
2022-06-17 09:15
Updated contact numbers and hyperlinks
2021-02-05 04:35
Added contact details of Philippine Department of Health and edited Health section to include a link about COVID-19 travel guidance.