Section 10Sec./Art. 10

A&E Assessment and Certification for ALS Learners.- The DepEd shall regularly conduct ALS A&E assessments and certifications as a means to measure and certify competencies of ALS program completers and other learners who opt to secure elementary and secondary level certifications. It shall also conduct micro-certification of subsets of competencies drawn from the ALS K to 12 BEC. Such assessments and certifications can be done both at the national and local levels.

Those who pass elementary level A&E are qualified to enroll in junior high school

Those who pass the junior high school A&E are qualified for senior high school or may enroll in selected technical vocational education and training programs, as appropriate, through the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA).

Those who pass the senior high school level A&E are qualified for higher education, as appropriate, provided that they comply with the other basic requirements set by the schools or higher education institutions (HEIs) as requirements for enrollment. They may also enroll in technical vocational education and training programs, as appropriate, through the TESDA.

The DepEd shall develop supplemental learning programs for passers of the ALS A&E assessments and certifications to enhance their college readiness and facilitate their gainful employment or self-employment.

Measures shall be undertaken in order for the general public, especially educational and training institutions, government agencies, and employers to recognize the nature and value of certifications provided to ALS learners.