DepEd NCR Regional Memorandum No. 78, s. 2018 reminds private schools in the National Capital Region of the minimum qualifications their teachers must have. It restates the rule in the Manual of Regulations for Private Schools in Basic Education: teachers in private preschools, elementary schools, and high schools must have the right educational qualifications and must pass the Licensure Examination for Teachers (LET). The memorandum aims to keep the delivery of quality basic education in both public and private schools.
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Key points
- School teaching personnel in preschool, elementary, and secondary levels in all private schools must have appropriate educational qualifications.
- They must also pass the Licensure Examination for Teachers (LET), except in cases allowed by law.
- Private schools in the region must strictly follow this provision of the Manual.
- Any violation may be a ground for administrative sanction.
Minimum educational qualifications
| Level or subject | Minimum educational qualification |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten and elementary | A bachelor’s degree in education |
| Secondary, academic subjects | A bachelor’s degree in education, or its equivalent, or a Bachelor of Arts with the additional professional education subjects that may be required; teachers should teach mainly in their major or minor fields |
| Secondary, vocational subjects | A graduate of any bachelor’s degree, with knowledge of the vocational courses to be taught |
The memorandum stresses that meeting the minimum educational qualification is not enough on its own. The Manual still requires teachers in private basic education institutions to have passed the LET, unless the law allows an exception.
Who it covers
The memorandum covers private schools in the National Capital Region that offer preschool, kindergarten, elementary, or secondary education, along with their teaching personnel.
What schools and offices need to do
- Private schools must strictly comply with the qualification and LET requirements in the Manual of Regulations for Private Schools in Basic Education.
- Schools Division Offices, through their Supervisors In-Charge of Private Schools, must inform all private schools in their divisions about this matter and include it in their monitoring.
- Findings of violations, including any other non-compliance with the continuing requirements for a private school’s permit or recognition, must be reported to the Regional Office, attention: Regional Legal Unit.
The memorandum directs strict compliance.
Related resources
- Position Description Form: DepEd Senior Bookkeeper
- Position Description Form: DepEd Disbursing Officer II
- Position Description Form: DepEd Data Entry Machine Operator II
Frequently asked questions
Do private school teachers need to pass the LET?
Yes. According to DepEd NCR Regional Memorandum No. 78, s. 2018, teachers in private preschools, elementary schools, and high schools must pass the Licensure Examination for Teachers, except in cases allowed by law.
What degree is required to teach kindergarten or elementary in a private school?
The minimum educational qualification is a bachelor’s degree in education.
What are the requirements for teaching vocational subjects in high school?
The teacher must be a graduate of any bachelor’s degree and have knowledge of the vocational courses to be taught. The LET requirement still applies unless the law allows an exception.
What happens if a private school does not comply?
A violation may be a ground for administrative sanction. Findings of violations are reported to the DepEd NCR Regional Office, attention: Regional Legal Unit.
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