DepEd flags ‘Grade 13’ as false information

Metro Manila, Philippines - Posts claiming that there will be “Grade 13” in School Year 2025-2026 are fake, the Department of Education (DepEd) said.

“Walang pinag-uusapan na Grade 13? Walang intention na magka-Grade 13?” Pasig City Rep. Roman Romulo asked the agency during a committee hearing on Monday, May 19.

Education Assistant Secretary Janir Datukan affirmed there was no such thing.

“We are investigating kung saan talaga nanggaling [its origin], Mr. Chair,” told the committee hearing.

The DepEd earlier released a misinformation alert on the matter, as senior high school comprises only Grades 11 and 12.

For the incoming school year, the DepEd is set to conduct a pilot implementation of the revised senior high school curriculum in 841 schools nationwide. The revised curriculum features fewer core subjects and a lengthened time for work immersion in a bid to produce “work-ready” graduates.