1. In line with the Department of Education’s thrust to strengthen Science and Mathematics Education through Special Science Elementary School (SSES) and Science, Technology and Engineering (STE) Programs, this Office, through the Curriculum Implementation Division (CID), announces the administration of the admission test for qualified applicants for School Year 2026-2027.

2. The admission test aims to assess the applicant’s readiness and aptitude in Science, Mathematics, and English. The Test will be conducted on March 14, 2026 (Saturday), from 8:00 am to 12:00 pm. Test venue will be the school where the applicant applied.

3. To ensure smooth and orderly administration of the admission test, all examinees are reminded of the following:

a. Examinees must be at the venue at exactly 7:30 am.
b. Bringing of mobile phones, and other electronic devices inside the testing room is not allowed.
c. Parents/guardians are advised to wait only at the designated areas during the examination.
d. Examinees are advised to bring a school ID or any valid identification, ballpen, pencil and sharpener.

0186 Division Memorandum No. 186 s. 2026