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The document summarizes key aspects of the Philippine higher education system: - It oversees over 1,600 higher education institutions and enrolls over 2.4 million students annually, producing over 400,000 graduates. Popular programs include business, medical, education, and engineering fields. - It aims to provide quality and affordable education, globally competitive graduates, and programs relevant to national development needs. Challenges include improving quality, expanding access, and addressing mismatches between programs and labor market needs. - Governance involves the Commission on Higher Education, which regulates standards and policies to ensure quality and relevance of higher education in the Philippines.
Philippines C R
- 1. THE PHILIPPINE HIGHER EDUCATION SYSTEM : A SITUATIONER ATTY. JULITO D. VITRIOLO Deputy Executive Director IV Commission on Higher Education September 2007
- 2. HE : Features & Considerations Quality and affordable education with a broad range of disciplines and large number of higher education institutions Globally-competitive graduates : medicine, nursing, agriculture, engineering, architecture, maritime education, accountancy, hotel and restaurant management, teacher education and information technology
- 3. Use of English as a medium of instruction Rich history and culture Breathtaking scenery of tourist spots Vibrant democracy Warm and friendly people Good facilities Excellent entertainment
- 4. 7,107 islands Asia’s beach capital: variety of marine life and water attractions Numerous places of wonder, such as: world heritage site of Banaue Rice Terraces 1,268 Chocolate Hills of Bohol “ Walled City” in Manila Climate – March to May is hot and dry. June to October is rainy, November to February is cool. Average temperatures: 78°F / 25°C to 90°F / 32°C; humidity is 77%. OTHER FEATURES
- 5. Unique Filipino culture: fusion of East and West Filipino – national language English – official language used for business, school, legal and government transactions World-class facilities and services: first-class hotels, fine restaurants, modern shopping centers & communication services
- 6. Structure of Philippine Education System
- 7. Governance of the Philippine Education System Basic education – Department of Education (DepEd) 6-year elementary and 4-year secondary education is free Pre-school education (nursery, kindergarten, preparatory and others) and 7 th grade are optional
- 8. Post-secondary technical education and vocational education – Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) provide skills orientation training and development for a particular occupation or group of middle-level occupation Governance …
- 9. Commission on Higher Education Higher education – Commission on Higher Education (CHED) Established in 18 May 1994 Republic Act 7722 “Higher Education Act of 1994” Oversees and provides the general policy environment for all colleges and universities: state, private, non-chartered public tertiary institutions
- 10. CHED’s MAIN THRUST : make Philippine higher education globally competitive, responsive and relevant to a rapidly changing global higher education landscape Commission on Higher Education
- 11. Goals, Targets and Strategies Thematic goals and targets Achieving quality and excellence in higher education Enhancing access and equity Improving relevance and responsiveness of higher education programs Enhancing efficiency and effectiveness of higher education
- 12. Developmental and regulatory strategies Grant of technical and financial assistance to higher education institutions from proceeds of the Higher Education Development Fund Strict implementation of policies and standards in higher education Goals, Targets and Strategies
- 13. Challenges and Concerns Improve quality of higher education: lack of high level manpower for instruction and research; poor learning facilities Upgrade graduate education and research Match programs and graduates with development needs Provide access to quality higher education to growing college population (16-22 yrs old) Proliferation of HEIs and programs
- 14. Top Higher Education Institutions 275 COEs/CODs 40 autonomous and 39 deregulated private HEIs 90 STCW compliant maritime institutions 303 HEIs with program accreditation granted by FAAP Philippine Higher Education System
- 15. Quality Standards Compliance with CHED policies and standards Updated/Revised polices, standards and guidelines Withdrawal of permits by CHED for non-compliance with standards Phase-out of programs with low-performance of graduates in professional examinations Philippine Higher Education System
- 16. Quality Standards Voluntary accreditation through self and peer evaluation Accreditation – mechanism to ensure quality in an educational system Schools acquire a seal of approval from peers in the academic world Philippine Higher Education System
- 17. Quality Graduates Competent and productive workers Medicine, nursing, engineering, architecture, maritime education, accountancy, hotel and restaurant management, teacher education, agriculture, and information technology Philippine Higher Education System
- 18. International Comparability APEC Engineer Register IMO White List; passed STCW 95’ standards Ratification of Regional Convention on the Recognition of Studies, Diplomas, and Degrees in Higher Education in Asia Pacific Region Philippine Higher Education System
- 19. Academic Calendar Academic year begins in June and ends the following March Most schools conduct classes in two semesters ( some trimestral basis) First semester lasts from June to October Second semester from November to March Summer classes from 3 rd week of April to 3 rd week of May Philippine Higher Education System
- 20. Admission Requirements for Undergraduate Programs Complied with secondary education requirement Passed university admission test Evaluated and found to be qualified to take up collegiate courses Legal education 4-year baccalaureate degree Certificate of Eligibility for Admission to Law Philippine Higher Education System
- 21. Admission Requirements for Undergraduate Programs Dentistry 2-year pre-dental education Certificate of Eligibility for Admission to Dentistry Medicine 4-year baccalaureate degree National Medical Admission test Certificate of Eligibility for Admission to Medicine Philippine Higher Education System
- 22. Immigration Requirements and Procedures Submit to Philippine college or university Student’s Personal History Statement Transcript of Records/Scholastic Records authenticated by the Philippine Foreign Service Post (PFSP) located in the applicant’s country or origin or legal residence Proof of adequate support to cover living and education expenses Authenticated photocopy of student’s passport showing date and place of birth Authenticated birth certificate or its equivalent Philippine Higher Education System
- 23. Immigration Requirements and Procedures Accepting school submits Notice of Acceptance to the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) DFA approves application and notifies Philippine Foreign Service Post concerned for the issuance of the student visa DFA informs the accepting school upon approval of student visa Philippine Higher Education System
- 24. Immigration Requirements and Procedures Accepting school assists the student obtain Alien Certificate of Registration and Certificate of Residence for Temporary Students form the Bureau of Immigration upon his/her arrival in the Philippines NOTE: Foreign students already in the Philippines can convert their admission category to student visa following the same requirements Philippine Higher Education System
- 25. As of SY 2006-2007, there are 1,679 HEIs 11% public HEIs : 176 : 111SUCs 50 LUCs 15 OGSs, SSs 89% private HEIs ( 1,503 ) As of 2006, total enrolment is approximately 2.4 million More than 400,000 graduates per year HEIs offer broad range of programs: associate, diploma, baccalaureate, and graduate degree courses Philippine Higher Education System SITUATIONER
- 26. As of SY 2004-2005, Business Administration and related programs account for the highest enrolment : 516,927 Among the 9 priority disciplines, Medical and Allied professions has the highest enrolment : 445,729 Other popular programs: Education and Teacher Training Engineering and Technology IT N.B. IN 2007, THE ENROLLMENT IN MEDICAL & ALLIED PROFFESIONS : OVER 600,000 Philippine Higher Education System SITUATIONER
- 27. As of SY 2004-2005, there were about 431,689 graduates, a greater number as compared to SY 2003-2004 Business Administration and related programs account for the highest number of graduates – 101,119 Among the 9 priority disciplines, Education and Teacher Training has the highest number of graduates – 80,199 Other popular programs: Engineering and Technology Medical and Allied professions IT As of 2004-2005, there were 1,625 ETEEAP graduates 956 – Criminal Justice Education graduates SITUATIONER Philippine Higher Education System
- 28. As of CY 2006, there are 4 University Systems St. Paul University System University of Perpetual Help System University of Rizal System University of the Philippines System 133 HEIs were granted University Status 49 public 84 private 40 HEIs were granted Autonomous Status (2001-2003) 39 HEIs were granted Deregulated Status (2001-2003) SITUATIONER Philippine Higher Education System
- 29. As of CY 2006, there are 1,560 Accredited programs HEIs Level IV – 2 (ADMU & DLSU) Level III – 186 Level II – 1,057 Level I – 317 40 HEIs were awarded COE/COD for Science and Math 27 public 13 private 16 HEIs were awarded as COD 11 public 5 private 21 HEIs were awarded as COE 14 public 7 private SITUATIONER Philippine Higher Education System
- 30. There are currently 82 Maritime HEIs compliant with STCW’95 for BSMT and 69 for BSMarE nationwide Regions VI and NCR have the most number of compliant Maritime HEIs Philippine Higher Education System SITUATIONER
- 31. As of SY 2005-2006, there were 21,060 scholarship grantees, a much lower number than SY 2003-2004 which had 52,013 total grantees There are 4,836 foreign students in the country Majority of which are: Koreans – 1,192 Chinese – 851 American – 681 Iranian – 478 Taiwanese – 376 Indian – 238 Philippine Higher Education System SITUATIONER
- 32. PROGRAMS Quantitative and Qualitative Mismatch Specialization of Curricular Offerings FACULTY Enhancing Quality of Instruction Improving Qualifications of Faculty Augmenting Plantilla items for teachers Increasing compensation packages FINANCE/ RESOURCES Need to engage in IGPs due to dwindling gov’t. subsidy GOVERNANCE FRAMEWORK Amendment of RA 8292 & OTHER LAWS Philippine Higher Education System ISSUES AND CONCERNS
- 33. Limit enrolment for popular courses Attract enrollees for programs that are relevant and responsive in today’s industry needs thru scholarships, grants and other forms of incentives Establish graduate school tie-ups with foreign universities Philippine Higher Education System Quantitative and Qualitative Mismatch Approaches:
- 34. Close down or phase-out programs with low performance in licensure exams Re-engineer curricula to make it IT-enabled, market responsive and globally competitive Adopt/ Implement the Ladderized Education System ( EO 358 ) Offer Distance / Open Learning programs Philippine Higher Education System Quality & Relevance of Curricular Offerings Approaches: