Private schools may not follow 3-term calendarMANILA, Philippines — Private schools are not required to adopt the three-term school calendar that will be implemented in public schools beginning School Year (SY) 2026-2027, the Coordinating Council of Private Educational Associations (COCOPEA) said. In an interview with radio dzBB, COCOPEA managing director Joseph Noel Estrada said that while some private schools are already implementing the scheme, a law is necessary to cover all schools offering basic education. He noted that the three-term school calendar works for some institutions but may not be suitable for all. If you noticed, the well-known schools, the big ones and known for their quality basic education, were the first to implement that three-term school calendar. He added that public schools may find it easier to implement the reform.

Source: Philippine Star March 25, 2026 04:02 UTC