K to 12 (also K - 12), under the Ministry of Education, to improve the basic skills of learners, to cultivate more capable citizens, prepare students for lifelong learning and employment It is a target education system. "K" stands for kindergarten and "12" stands for basic education for the next 12 years (6 years primary school, 4 years middle school, 2 years high school).
Currently, the Philippines is the last country in Asia and is one of the only countries in the world with a 10 year university preparation course.
The K - 12 program offers a 12 - year decompression program that gives students enough time to master skills and master basic skills.
Students in the new system graduate at the age of 18 and after graduation they are ready for employment, entrepreneurial spirit, intermediate level capacity development, higher education.
The K - 12 program accelerates mutual recognition between Philippine graduates and other domestic experts
The new curriculum chooses and immerses themselves in three tracks (ie, academic, technology - career - life; and sports and art) to provide relevant exposures and practical experiences to the students on the course they choose Gives the opportunity.
Graduates of the old curriculum are under 18 years of age and are not legally prepared for job hunting or entrepreneurship.
In foreign countries, I think that the 10 - year curriculum is not enough. They automatically do not handle overseas Filipino workers (OFW) as overseas experts
Kindergarten (a solid foundation for lifelong learning and overall development) is optional and not a prerequisite for entering the grade