This post is the sixth of 7 posts that I’ll be writing this week, as my response to Jen @ Conversion Diary’s 2nd Epic Blogging Challenge. To God be all the glory!
{Off topic: As I write this, my grandfather is getting weaker and weaker by the minute. He was recently diagnosed with lung cancer so this — coupled with his emphysema — has been causing him great difficulty in breathing. He is already 88 years old, and has lived a full life indeed, but we still hope for a miracle: that God will grant us at least a few more months with him! Please join us in praying for my Lolo! We, of course, surrender to God’s holy will!}
Now, back to ‘regular programming.’
If you are exploring homeschooling and wish to look at the choices you have for local DepEd-accredited providers, this list from HAPI (Homeschool Association of the Philippine Islands) — complete with the description of each provider may be of help to you {sorry to copy and paste this from the website but we’re preparing to leave for a “family field trip” now}:
The Master’s Academy (TMA) Homeschool
http://tmahomeschool.org/
Contact:
E-mail:
A non-stock, non-profit homeschooling program that is accredited in the Philippines (via the Philippine Department of Education), and in the U.S. (via a partnership with Walkersville Christian Family Schools). It is one of the pilot Home Education Programs (HEP) of the Philippine Department of Education, and currently has students enrolled in 21 different Philippine provinces and 17 different countries.TMA’s goal is to help families start out homeschooling in the best possible way that they can. They connect families to other homeschoolers on a regular basis via a co-op, in which the families meet together on a regular basis for cooperative learning, mutual encouragement, and support. TMA creates opportunities for homeschool kids to demonstrate their talents and gifts and opportunities for families to bless one another by the sharing of experiences with the TMA community and beyond.
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Catholic Filipino Academy
http://www.catholicfilipinoacademy.com
Contact: 725-9999 local 111
E-mail:
A homeschooling program founded by Bo Sanchez and a team of homeschooling moms. CFA provides a Quick Start Training program to assist families who are homeschooling for the first time. Parent coaches help parents identify the learning style and reading type of the child so as to make homeschooling a better, more fulfilling experience. They help parents build a unique CFA standard lesson plan which maps out the subjects and activities for the school year. Parents can also get training through CFA-hosted Parenting Enrichment Seminars. There are optional CFA clubs the homeschool kids can join for the experience of learning with other kids. CFA holds support groups that get together on a quarterly basis for parents and kids to meet and encourage one another and share experiences and lessons.
ANNOUNCEMENT: CFA will be holding a Parents’ Orientation on March 6, 2014. Preschool to Grade school levels will be in the morning (9am-12nn) and High School will be in the afternoon (2pm-4pm). Please email or call Niki at local 111 for more details.
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Kids World
Contact: ,
Mobile:
Kids World offers the following programs: Home Education, Home Study, SPED, and E-learning. Their academics cover K-12 (Preschool to High School). Other special course offers include Integrated Philippine History through Culture and Arts and Interactive Filipino with Baybayin.
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Peniel Integrated Christian Academy, Inc.
Contact:
E-mail:
Peniel Christian Academy offers the following programs: Preschool, Grades 1-6, High School, SPED, Homeschool, and foreign students (with Bureau of Immigration Accreditation).
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**Coming up next: My top 5 reasons for homeschooling
**Don’t miss the first five posts in my 7 in 7 series (plus a BONUS one!):
Homeschooling in the Philippines — Answers to some FAQs
The Week and Day That Was: A Peek at Our Homeschool Days
Independent Homeschoolers in the Philippines
Word-Filled Wednesdays: Encouraging Bible Verses for Homeschoolers
Hi Ms. Tina! I just want to ask regarding homeschooling elementary students, but first let me share with you our family background to give you more information regarding our situation. We are a family of seven, my dad is an ofw and mom is a plain housewife. Unfortunately my dad lost his job, because of this 2 of my brothers need to stop school for quite a long time. Fast forward to today, my youngest brother is already 18 years old and was only able to finish grade 4. He doesn’t want to go to a regular school and I perfectly understand his reasons. My question is, I’m aware that in order for parents to homeschool their kids they need to be college graduates, but my mom isn’t. Can I be the one to homeschool my brother? If yes, which school has the cheapest fees because I have now my own family and were trying to make ends meet but at the same time I want to help my brother. Your answer will be very much appreciated and I’m sincerely hoping and praying that you can help me identify solutions. Thank you very much for your time. Have a great day ahead and God bless.
Hi Jeanne! Thank you for sharing your family’s story with me. Regarding your question, I’m not so sure about that, i.e. if you can be the one to homeschool your brother IF what you’re looking for is DepEd-accredited homeschooling. I’ll forward your question to a fellow homeschooler who has links with DepEd, who may be able to answer your question.
Having said that, if your goal is to homeschool or teach your brother, you can do it even if he’s not enrolled anywhere — IF he doesn’t have plans of going to college locally but he just wants to finish his grade/high school education.
Another option you may want to explore is the Alternative Learning System of DepEd. From what I know, it is free or you have to pay very little, compared to if you were to enroll in a local homeschool provider. http://www.deped.gov.ph/index.php/bureau-alternative-learning-system
I honor you for wanting to help your brother and your family. 🙂 You are such a blessing! God bless always!
Hi, I’m a single parent and I work at night. I’m having problem with my eldest son who is now 9 years old and a Grade 3 student. I recently took him from my mother because he is having issues with his study. I transferred him here in Manila but he still skips his classes. I wanted to try home schooling. Can you please suggest DepEd accredited Home Schools and how much are the fees. Your reply is very much appreciated. Thank you.
Hi, Bernadette! 🙂 I am so sorry for the late reply. I thought I had already sent a reply last week but apparently, it did not get posted. Anyway, re: your concern, you can check out this link for DepEd accredited homeschools: http://hapihomeschooler.com/about-hapi/hapi-members-affiliates/ It would be best to contact them individually to ask for the fees and maybe even orientations that you could attend.
Having said that, I hope you don’t mind me saying that if your son has been skipping classes there might be deeper ‘issues’ at hand, that may be causing him to do so. I don’t know enough about your family background but I am praying for you and your son, and everyone else in your family! God bless!
Hi,
I am working overseas with my husband, and we used to have our child with us, but since she is already in her elementary school age we decided to bring her back home in the Philippines to attend a regular school, because we are planning to go back home for good in few years and we taught it is best for her to start schooling in the philippines so that she can get used to it. But, lately we are having a feeling of uneasiness and we are thinking of bringing her back with us and we are considering home schooling for her. I just wanted to ask it good/possibleto pull her out of school in the middle of the school year, and continue her study in the same grade enrolling in home school program,? Or is ir better for her to finished the school year and start the next grade in home school program.
I will really appreciate your thoughts on this matter. Thank you very much.
Hi Cristy! 🙂 Thanks for dropping by. Re: your question, I believe there are certain homeschool providers that may allow you to enroll your child in the same grade. It really depends on where you will be enrolling her. If you opt for a DepEd-accredited provider, it’s best to contact them directly. For US-based providers like Kolbe Academy, you can enroll anytime (based on my knowledge). Hope this helps you. God bless! 🙂
Hi Ma’am Tina,
I would like to ask if it is possible to kids living abroad (neighboring ASEAN countries) to enroll in home-schooling program accredited by DepEd.
Thanks,
Luc
Hi Luc! 🙂 Yes, it is very possible. CFA has a number of enrollees based abroad, like the Middle East, Singapore, etc. So does TMA, I think. 🙂 Best to send an email to the provider you have in mind. For CFA Grade School, it’s . For CFA High School, email . You can tell them that I referred you. 🙂 God bless!
I have an 11 year old daughter who was diagnosed with symptomatic autism almost 9 years ago. She underwent occupational therapy for almost 2 years and she is now at par with her age cognitively/academically. She is now in grade 5 at a “big school” here in Davao. But despite of being at par with her peers in terms of academic standing, she is still socially and emotionally behind. She is being bullied and has no friends in school. Because of these predicaments, I pity my child and silently cried for her. I want her to be home schooled to spare her of the negative effects of bullying. I broach to her the idea of home schooling and she was very pleased to hear it. Please help me find a DepEd accredited home school here in Davao. By the way, her tutor is a licensed teacher, could she be the home teacher because I am a working Mom.
Hi Sheila! 🙂 I am so so sorry for my late reply. I have been busy and, lately, been sick as well. I am sorry to hear about your child being bullied. Please be assured of my prayers for your family! Regarding your question about DepEd accredited homeschools, you can check out this list of providers: http://hapihomeschooler.com/about-hapi/hapi-members-affiliates/. As far as I know, all of them accept provincial-based enrollees. God bless you and your plans!
Good day Ms. Tina! I am Gracielle Baclayo, a 2nd year college taking up bachelor in secondary education major in mathematics in University of Mindanao in Davao City. I am currently doing my research paper in my English 201 class about homeschooling in the Philippines. I was kinda hoping if I could get more information about home schooling from you since you have experienced it yourself. Any knowledge you could impart would be much appreciated. Thank you so much and May God bless you more! 🙂
Hi Gracielle! 🙂 Thanks for your message. Please send me an email, and I will TRY to help you in any way I can; my plate is just TOO full right now! God bless always! 🙂
hi, we plan to go abroad next year we stay about 3 years and we also have plan that they take a homeschool program. can i enroll my son and daughter here in the phil for home school? what is the process?
thank you wishing your quick response
Hi James! 🙂 Yes, you can enroll your kids. First of all, it would be best for you to explore which homeschooling provider best suits your needs. You can contact them one by one and ask for the schedule of their orientations. You may refer to the list on my post for local providers. God bless!
I just wanna know if they can homeschooled a grade 9 student . i am having troubled going in school . bcos . someone is bullying me . and i am really really afraid going to school . pls can u help me . i really appreciate if u can help me .
Hi Venjie! 🙂 Yes, homeschooling can apply to high schoolers too. You can email Catholic Filipino Academy High School if you want, via . 🙂 Thanks and God bless! Will pray for you (and your bully too)!
Hello….
I am currently a high school teacher in our place but more importantly a sinner saved by grace of our Lord Jesus Christ. I just want to ask if how i am going to use my license as teacher to apply a home schooling program? Precisely because i am christian and planning to resign in my job right now and just help my churchmates’ children to have just a homeschooling anothet reason is that i am trying to compromise in school programs which are not biblical and against to God’s Word.And when i heard about this my church is planning to apply to this program as soon as possible possible, can you help me, please?
Hi! 🙂 I am sorry but I don’t quite understand what you mean. Do you mean how you — as a teacher — can help others homeschool their kids? If yes, then it will be like a tutorial of sorts. 🙂 God bless you!
Hi Tina,
I’m so glad to come across your blog and found it so informative.
Quick question pls. How about The School of Tomorrow? Are they accredited with DepEd too? Any reviews you can give on SOT?
Thanks very much and hope you and your family are all keeping well.
God bless 🙂
Hi Meanne,
Sorry for the late reply. I gave birth recently and have been preoccupied with caring for our newborn, who has been having health issues. Anyway, I apologize but I can’t give you much feedback about SOT. You can try reading Mommy Donna Donor’s blog though; as far as I know, her son is enrolled with SOT, so maybe you can try contacting her: http://homeschoolerkib.blogspot.com/. God bless you and your family!
Hi,
Which office of the Dep Ed should we ask about homeschooling? Are we required to enrol with a provider? What are the responsibilities of a provider?
Hi Liza,
Sorry but I am not so sure about which office will serve you best, as the homeschoolers who have contacted DepEd have different experiences. However, you can try calling DepEd and asking about Home Education Programs. The advantages of enrolling with a DepEd-accredited homeschool provider: 1. You need not worry about DepEd accreditation. 2. You will have access locally to people who can guide you and support you on your homeschooling journey. God bless you!
Great post Tina,
Did you know that New Era University of Diliman Quezon City is also offering Homeschooling Program, I hope it will be on your updated Homeschooling provider list also, here are the official details –
website: http://www.vem.edu.ph/?page_id=241
Accepting Kindergarten, Elementary, and High School
ADMISSION is done through e-mail: or
(Direct Line); Mobile No: -
Hello! I’m a single mom my son is 11 years old and he will turn 12 this year. We moved from another town in Manila last year. I wasn’t able to enroll him at his school (it’s a private school located in Marikina). We decided to hire a private tutor (he’s from Spain) for the whole whole year he’s been teaching my son. He’s incoming Grade 6 for this school year. I’m a little worried and that my son doesn’t want to be enrolled since the school admin is telling me my son needs to complete his 5th grade, so basically to our understanding he will stay in 5th grade this coming school year. And i was devastated because my son’s confidence drenched and he said he doesn’t want to see his old classmates and friends from that school cause they may tease him etc. Is there any option where he can get like an exam or what not even in DepEd just to prove he’s good to advance for the 6th grade curriculum? Please advise. Thank in advance!
Hi, Angel! 🙂 Thank you for sharing your story. I believe your son can take the PEPT, an exam that DepEd gives for students who stopped schooling (or did not go to school in a DepEd-accredited facility). You may inquire with DepEd about this. Thanks and God bless!
Thank you Tina! 🙂
Hi… uhm I am a Grade 7 student who doesn’t want to go to school anymore because of bullying… but the problem is we are already near finals but bullying worsened so, can I ba able to Homeschool for the sake of just finishing the 4th grading?
Hi, Xiley! Sorry to hear about the bullying. Have you talked to your parents about your concern? Or maybe a teacher that you trust? That should be the first step to take, I think. About homeschooling, usually students are accepted before the start of a new school year, though this depends on the specific homeschool provider. For starters, maybe you can try inquiring at each of the providers listed in this post. Praying for you!
Hi Tina!
So glad I found your blog. My 3 girls were born in California where I homeschooled my eldest as first grader. We came home in Philippines 2 years ago and decided to send them to school here. Both my eldest and her sister went to the same class together on 1st grade as dep-ed would not accept homeschool.from the US. What prompted me to look online is that, we are going back home in california in 3 weeks and hubby wants to have our girls homeschooled again. Question, if I get dep-ed accredited provider, will I be able to enroll my girls in any school anywhere in the Phils if we decided to stay here again and do school? Your input would be greatly appreciated. Thanks! And oh, congrats on the new bundle of joy!
GOD bless!
Hi Charie! I am so sorry for the late reply; apparently my reply last month was not published for some reason. Anyway, regarding your question, yes, technically if you enroll with a DepEd-accredited provider, you will be able to enroll your girls in any school anywhere in the Philippines. 🙂 God bless!
Hi, I just want to know if we already have (in the Philippines) senior high school home schooling. I’m kinda worried about it bc the last school I have doesn’t have it this year they said that it would definitely be accredited next year. I have my health problems that’s why I took home study for the past two years. My mom told me to take an exam for acceleration in DepEd but I thought I can take regular school for my grade 12th yr that’s why I’m taking the fuss right now. Please help me to look for any home schooled senior high schools. 🙂
Hi, Fallon! Sorry but for now, since the K-12 program is still relatively “new,” there are no local homeschool providers that provide Grades 11 and 12. Thus, DepEd is asking 11th and 12th graders to enroll in brick-and-mortar (conventional) schools.
hello, may i know which is the best school that caters Grade 11 (K-12)?
Hi, Danielle! Sorry but for now, since the K-12 program is still relatively “new,” there are no local homeschool providers that provide Grades 11 and 12. Thus, DepEd is asking 11th and 12th graders to enroll in brick-and-mortar (conventional) schools.
hi ,i am struggling with this lately … i gave birth when i was 16 ,didnt even finish my 3rd year HS , i really want to finish my HS and experience college too , i really love schooling but i had a bad life since i was 6 y.o.til last year …but i was an honor student … i am 34 now… its embarassing but i want to prove myself that i can be better… i hope you can help me…
Hi! So sorry for the late reply. Apparently, my reply last month was not published for some reason. Anyway, have you tried exploring DepEd’s Alternative Learning System? You can search for it online. Praying for you!
Hi Tina,
I’m a mom thinking of homeschooling my daughters. I noticed TMA is on top of your list of DEP-ED accredited homeschool providers. I am a devout catholic and my concern is will they require you to teach your daughter topics that would otherwise be contrary to our faith? Like Religion books that they are requiring you to purchase and study, etc.
Thank you.
Hi Marie,
Thanks for your comment. I am sorry if you think TMA is on top of my list because I think it is the “best” provider out there… It just so happened that it’s on top of the list! 🙂 There are certainly many good things about TMA, but the same goes for CFA and Peniel and the other providers. 🙂 Just putting that out there. Hehe!
Having said that though, I completely understand your concerns and would like to tell you that I know quite a number of Catholics who are enrolled with TMA, and based on their feedback, they are not in any way “required” to teach topics that contradict the Catholic faith. They do suggest books that you might want to go through carefully or discuss carefully with your kids to make sure they understand the Catholic point of view of certain topics. 🙂
Of course, you can also consider Catholic Filipino Academy as a provider. 🙂 Feel free to contact them via . God bless!
good morning maam, im a mom having problems where to enrol my daughter for homeschooling…. were from baguio and dont know if baguio is offering homeschooling for highschool or rather grade 8 pupils….. my daughter is a talented sweet girl she wants to have homeschooling and at the same time pursue her carrer as a singer….. we enrolled her last school year 2015 -2016 but unfortunately dropped because of the schedule of invitations and also due to asthma…. thats the main reason why i pulled her off the school… she cant cope up with the absences…. and she was left behind… we tried enrolling at the same achool but the principal advices us to stop her carrer and continue her studies thats what the principal told us….. i disagree with the principal….. my daughter loves singing and i could not stop her from singing…… for her education is important but she wants to pursue her dream to be a good singer someday…… hope you can help us find homeschooling that is accredited by deped….. thank you and more power to you… hoping and waiting for your reply… God Bless You…..
Hi! 🙂 You can try inquiring at Catholic Filipino Academy (www.catholicfilipinoacademy.com) by emailing . 🙂 Prayers for you, your daughter, and your plans! God bless!
Hello Ma’am
May I know how much would be the cost for a son to have home study program.
My son beam Angelo is 8 and will be on his grade 4 this school year. He has been a consistent too 1 in his school though but it come to his mind to try home study because he don’t want bully classmates and uncomfortable school classroom due to lack of air con supply.
Please have an advise.
Thanx
Apolinario Fernandez
Hi, Apolinario! 🙂 The cost of homeschooling depends on a few factors, like which homeschool provider you will enroll in, and on what your family is willing to invest in when it comes to materials, enrichment programs, etc. If you want to have an idea of what tuition is like at different providers, I suggest you contact each of them yourself, as fees vary from year to year. Hope this helps! God bless!
hi homeschool k12 highschool? where to go near manila please?
Hi Anne! You can inquire at any of the providers listed in my post. 🙂
Hi! Wanna ask you something…My niece who is 5 yrs old and will be turning 6 by December doesn’t like to go formal school.All she wants is to stay in our home because he is afraid of the teacher (any teacher). Can she enroll to a homeschooling? Can you please suggest what school is nearer to our residence, Kapatagan, Lanao del Norte, which is DepEd accredited?
Hi, Marites! Sorry to hear about your niece. You might want to try contacting Catholic Filipino Academy (www.catholicfilipinoacademy.com). They accept provincial enrollees. For faster communication, I suggest you contact them via their Facebook page — just search for Catholic Filipino Academy. Hope this helps. Prayers for your niece and your family!
Is it possible to be home schooled even when your parents have not graduated college?
It depends on the homeschool provider, but generally, based on DepEd’s requirements, the teaching parent must at least be a college graduate.
Hi Tina,
I would like to inquire if there is offering for homeschooling service where, the instructor/teacher go to the house to teach? The case is, I have a friend whose son (my godson) is currently staying in the Philippines due to sickness. They are actually based in Dubai but since her son is taking medication and chemo here in Philippines she wanted to enroll him in study program where the boy gets home schooling. The reason for this is the child can’t go to normal school due to lack of immune system.
Would the option be possible. Hope you can help 🙂 Thanks a lot!
Hi Nenita,
Usually what some parents do in such cases is hire a tutor to implement the homeschool provider’s curriculum or lesson plans. However, it would still be best to have a parent or trusted guardian to oversee the homeschooling. If you want, you can try inquiring at different homeschool providers about your options. Hope everything works out for your friend and godson! God bless!
Hi, Miss Tina. I’m Martina an 18 year old high school drop out. I plan on going back to school and finishing High School to get into College. I was not able to Finish my 4th year of high school (before k-12 was implemented) due to certain complications. I now want to know where I can finish my High School via Home or Online because I am uncomfortable being back to a regular High School. Do you have any suggestions in which I can continue and get a High school diploma? Also, I’d like to inform that my mother is a single parent who does not have a diploma.
Hi Martina! 🙂 You can try contacting Catholic Filipino Academy or try exploring the ALS (just google DepEd Alternative Learning System). Same goes for your mom; she can explore the ALS. Hope everything works out for you guys! God bless!
Thank you for your answer! I have done research on ALS and it sounds like the solution for me, I can get my diploma right after completion, correct? Thank you again. 🙂
Yes, technically, you can. As long as you pass the exams! Prayers for you! 🙂 God bless!
Hi. i would like to ask are there any available homeschooling programs that could cater people outside of luzon like here in bacolod city, negros occidental? . if so is it possible to start in July or august since iam still enrolled at lasalle and iam currently a grade 10 student thanks.
Hi Jpshua! Unfortunately, there are no homeschool providers/programs yet that provide Grades 11 and 12 programs. DepEd has not allowed any of the local providers to have such programs yet. Praying you will be able to continue schooling still! God bless!
Hello there,
I might want to approach if homeschooling is took into consideration secondary school understudies or high school students, I am right now a grade 8 student.
Also, on the off chance that it is, I might want to exchange schools quickly, yet right? I mean its been days since the beginning of classes.
And I think there’s no school here in Mindanao that offers homeschooling, I severely wanted to be home educated. Kindly help me.
Hi Glory!
Thanks for your message. There are homeschool providers that accept even provincial students; one of them is Catholic Filipino Academy. Try contacting them — visit their website http://www.catholicfilipinoacademy.com for more information. God bless!
Hi! I am planning to enroll my child in home school but I wanted somewhat Christian way since we are Christians, I mean we attend a Christian church. I am a single mom and I work at home. Can you recommend some Christian home schooling that was accredited by DepEd and also the rates if possible.
Thank you.
Hi Hedane! 🙂 Maybe you can inquire at Homeschool Global (formerly TMA Homeschool). 🙂 They are a homeschool provider affiliated with CCF. 🙂
Hello, i live in Philippines but i wonder if its legal or possible to find and enroll my child in US Based curiculum? Will Deped still consider it?
Hi Angie! 🙂 Yes, it’s possible but your child will have U.S. records so will be considered as someone who studied in a foreign school. He/she might have to take DepEd validating exams once you decide to enroll him/her in a brick and mortar school, depending on the brick and mortar/conventional schools he/she will be going to afterwards.
Hi! Mam Tina,
Im Mary Ann and im single mom,mag wo2rk po aq as dh.ask k lng po kung saan po pwede mag home schooling ang anak k.huminto po sya sa pag aaral sa high school kc po nabully sya…saan.ko po sya dapat i enroll.
Salamat po.
Hi Mary Ann! 🙂 Try sending an email or a private message to Catholic Filipino Academy — baka makatulong sila sayo. 🙂 God bless!
I just wanna asked does this accept only christian or catholic? How about muslim
Children if parents of then wants to put them in home schoolling?
Hi Fatimah! Sorry for the late reply. Homeschool Global (formerly TMA Homeschool) and Catholic Filipino Academy both accept Muslim students. 🙂
Hi,
We just recently moved to Malaysia. Please recommend homeschooling for overseas .
Hi Kristine! 🙂 You can inquire at the different homeschool providers if you like. 🙂 Just send them an email or visit their Facebook pages for more info.
Hi..i want to homeschool my child next year..i read about one of the requirement is that the teaching parent should be a college graduate? What if a parent like me who graduated in college but the school i have spent for four years of college found out that they have no S.O or not CHED accredited before..am i stil qualified? Would they allow me to teach? I worked 10 years as a Preschool teacher part-time before i resigned.
Hi Shan! DepEd currently has the requirement that the teaching parent should be a college graduate. However, if you want, you may inquire at the different homeschool providers too. Thanks! 🙂