Education in the Philippines: Primary Education
Primary school education in the Philippines spans 6 years in duration and is compulsory for all students. This level of education is divided into a four-year primary cycle and a two-year intermediate cycle. In the country’s public schools, Filipino children generally begin school at age 6 or 7; however, private schools typically start a year earlier and operate a seven-year curriculum rather than a six-year curriculum.
The educational content of the primary school system varies from one grade and one
cycle to the next. As you’ll recall, the primary school system is divided into two cycles:
• Primary Cycle - Four years - Grades 1-4, age 6-11
• Intermediate Cycle - Grades 5 and 6, age 11-13