MANILA, Philippines — Private schools may adopt the June 16 school year opening for the school year (SY) 2025-2026, Department of Education (DepEd) chief Sonny Angara said on Monday. This order ...

MANILA, Philippines — Classes will start on June 16 in all public schools nationwide, and private schools may likewise begin classes on June 16, the Department of Education (DepEd) said yesterday.

private schools may also begin classes for School Year 2025-2026 on June 16. The Education Department pointed out that private schools have discretion whether or not to adopt DepEd’s school calendar.

Private schools may adopt the June 16 opening of classes or set their own schedule for school year (SY) 2025-2026, an official of the Department of Education (DepEd) clarified on Monday.