1. The Department of Education has announced the administration of the National Career Asessment Examination for School Year 2016-2017 from December 7 to 8, 2016 to all Grade 9 students in all public and private secondary schools nationwide through DepEd Order No. 23, 2016 entitled School Calendar for School Year 2016-2017, and DepEd Memorandum No. 132, s. 2016 entitled Change in Schedule of the Administration of the National Career Assessment for School Year 2016-2017.

2. However, due to administrative and logistical limitations, the test administration shall be moved indefinitely. A Memorandum will be issued specifying the new dates of test administration.

3. For further details and other clarifications, all concerned may contact the Bureau of Education Assessment, Department of Education (DepEd) Central Office, 2nd Floor, Bonifacio Building, DepEd Complex, Meralco Avenue, Pasig City at telephone no. (02) 63125-89 or through email address: bea.od@deped.gov.ph or bea.ead@deped.gov.ph .

4. Immediate dissemination of this Memorandum is desired.

CO_DM NO. 207, S. 2016