Junior and Science High School Entrance Examination: A Parent’s Guide
For parents of most graduating elementary students, this is the time of the year to inquire of the application process for high school entrance exams. To help parents find the information that they need, here is a list of the requirements, contact details and application process of some high schools in Metro Manila. For schools that do not have an announcement yet of the examination date schedule, the data was based on the documents and requirements that they had during the previous years. Please visit this page regularly for updates.
For those who have already specific schools in mind and wish to skip the rest of the article, here is the list of schools that will be discussed here:
Philippine Science High School
Quezon City Science High School
University of the Philippines Integrated School (UPIS)
Pasig City Science High School
Valenzuela City School of Mathematics and Science
Caloocan City Science High School
Don Roces Technological School
San Juan City Science High School
Since these schools have very limited number of slots, a student must make all the necessary preparation in order to qualify in his/her target school. To give your child an advantage over other examinees, enrolling him/her in a review class will be helpful. Learn more about our science high school entrance exam review
Philippine Science High School
Deadline of Application:
December 11, 2020 (Private School)
December 18, 2020 (Public School)
Date of Examination: October 19, 2019
Who may Apply
Applicants must meet the following:
- have a final grade of 85% or better in Science and Mathematics, evidenced by the student’s report card. If the student’s grades in Science or Math are below 85%, then, he/she must provide evidence that he/she belongs to the upper 10% of the batch;
- be a Filipino citizen with no pending or approved application as immigrant to any foreign country;
- not be more than 15 years old by June 30, 2020;
- have at least a satisfactory rating (or its equivalent) in his/her Character Rating in his/her report card (SY 2019 – 2020);
- not have taken the PSHS NCE previously; and
- preferably, be in good health and fit to undergo a rigorous academic program.
Documents to Submit
- Fully accomplished Application Form in two (2) copies
- Two (2) identical recent 1×1 ID pictures
- Non-refundable processing fee (for private school students — Php 300, for public school students and indigent students from private schools — Free)
- Certified true copy of report card (SY 2019 – 2020) by the class adviser / principal
- If the final grades in Science or Math are below 85%, certification or proof that the child belongs to the upper 10% of the batch
- Please submit a certification from the private school, if the pupil-applicant is on full scholarship.
Criteria and Evaluation
This new system is adopted to prevent the spread of COVID-19 among thousands of examinees who gather in testing sites across the country.
The selection procedure shall be conducted in two stages. The first stage is by determining the applicant’s predicted NCE grade (PNG) which is based on final grades in Science and Mathematics in Grade 5.
The second stage is based on writing skills through a submission of essay and the applicant’s academic rank at the end of Grade 5.
Applicants will be ranked from highest to lowest based on their Final Score.
The top 240 applicants are considered as the Principal Qualifiers of the PSHS Main Campus (MC).
The top 90 or 120, depending on the quota of the PSHS campus, candidates in the regional ranking are the Principal Qualifiers of the Regional Campus.
Scholarship Privileges
- Free tuition fee
- Free loan of textbooks
- Monthly stipend
- Uniform, transportation and living allowances for low income groups
- Dormitory accommodation (if applicable)
Examination Fee:
Private School: Php 300 (nonrefundable)
Public School: FREE
For online payment of examination fee, follow the Landbank Linkbiz Portal payment guide.
Contact Details:
Website: http://mc.pshs.edu.ph/freshman-applicants/
Tel. No. (02) 929 1606 / 924 0614 / 939 7747 / 939 7749 / 939 7726 / 939 0022
Address: Agham Road, Diliman, Quezon City
Quezon City Science High School
Deadline of Application: To be announced
Date of Examination: To be announced
Who may Apply
Applicants must meet the following:
- Must have a quarterly grade of 85% or better in Science, English and Mathematics and a grade of 83% or better in all other subjects as evidenced by the pupil’s first and second quarter grade report card of SY 2019-2020. If his/her grades in Science, English and Mathematics are below 85% and below 83% in all other subjects, then, a certification from the school principal must be provided stating that he/she belongs to the upper 10 % of the class of the school year;
- Must be a Filipino citizen with no pending/approved application as immigrant to any foreign country;
- Must be a resident of the National Capital Region (NCR) or currently studying in an elementary school within NCR;
- Preferably in good health and fit to undergo a rigorous academic program as certified by a government physician;
Documents to Submit
- Duly accomplished Application form ; downloadable from the division website
- Original and Certified True Copy of School Form 9 (Report Card) for SY 2019-2020 bearing the grade of 85 in Science, English and Mathematics and 83 in all other subjects (provide numerical grades for letter grading )
- Certification from present school enrolled in regarding the academic grades/upper 10% of the class and of good moral character
- Sworn affidavit of both parents/ guardian that the pupil-applicant has no pending/approved application for immigration in any foreign country;
- Four (4) recently taken I x I ID pictures with name written at the back;
- Self-addressed stamped envelope;
- One (1) long brown envelope labeled with the name of the applicant.
The Admission Committee issues the test permit upon completion and evaluation of all requirements submitted by the applicant. The permit shall state the particulars regarding the schedule of orientation, the actual day of examination and the things to bring on examination day.
The examinee and his/her parent shall attend the briefing/orientation as scheduled. This shall be put in writing.
Both the applicant and his/her parents shall bind themselves in writing that they shall not in any way request/solicit influence from any persons of authority in order for his/her child to be accommodated in QCSHS.
Examination Fee: FREE
Contact Details
Address: Scientian Road corner Misamis Street, Barangay Santo Cristo, Quezon City
Tel. Nos. 8-9291958 / 8-4250287 / 8-9220739 / 8-4536619
Website: https://kisay.netlify.com/
Manila Science High School
Application Period: April 12-30, 2021
Releasing of Examination Permit: June 1 -4, 2021
Date of Examination: June 19, 2021
Who may Apply
Applicants must meet the following requirements:
- An incoming Grade 7 student and a candidate for SY 2021-2022 graduation of any DepEd recognized elementary school.
- Not over 13 years of age at the opening of the school year 2021-2022.
- Possesses good moral character and must be physically and mentally fit.
- Must have a percentile grade of at least 85% in Mathematics, Science and English subjects, and a percentile grade of at least 83% in all other subjects including their subcomponents for the first and second grading period. Percentile grades in the succeeding grading period lower than the aforementioned grade qualification is ground for disqualification.
Applications for the MSAT will only be entertained once the applicant has accomplished the online registration and thoroughly filled out the application form.
The link to online registration will be posted on the following once the application period begins:
- school’s official website
- school’s official Facebook page
Documents to Submit
After the online registration, the applicant must submit the following documents:
- Certificate of residency
- Recommendation letter from either Grade 5 or Grade 6 class adviser.
- Certified true copy (with school dry seal) of learner’s progress report card reflecting the first and second quarter grades for SY 2020-2021. (Applicant must present a letter from the school if implementing the international calendar or trimester.)
- Original certificate of good moral character (with school dry seal) signed by the school principal/guidance counselor
- 3 pieces of 1 x 1 ID picture with name tag (Surname, First Name, MI) in school uniform
- Original and photocopy of PSA/NSO birth certificate.
Only those with complete requirements will be entertained by the designated administrative staff.
Submission of pertinent documents must be during school days from 8:00 am – 4:00 pm by duly designated members of Administrative Staff at Records Section of Manila Science High School. Application requests will not be entertained during weekends and holidays.
After successfully completing the online application and submitting the documents and requirements, MSAT permit will be issued to the applicant’s parent of guardian.
Qualifying Tests
Part I: Aptitude Test in Science, Mathematics and English (via Google Meet and Schoology)
Part II: Panel Interview
School ID card shall be presented by the applicant before the online examination for verification purposes.
Applicants who pass the aptitude test shall be informed (through their email address) of the details of the virtual panel interview.
The names of Top 230 passers will be posted on the bulletin board and in the school website on July 30, 2021.
Students from public elementary schools in Manila who graduated with highest honors will be given admission privilege upon submission of a certification from the School Head.
MSAT passers who fail to enroll within the announced enrollment period shall be replaced by those who are next in rank.
Contact Details
Website: https://www.manilascience.edu.ph/
Tel. No. 525 6197
University of the Philippines Integrated School (UPIS)
Issuance of Application Forms: To be announced in January 2020
Deadline of Application: To be announced (Usually first week of April)
Examination Date: To be announced (Usually second week of April)
Note: Grade 7 admission is dependent upon the number of vacated slots by UPIS Grade 6 students. UPIS Grade 6 students who have completed their academic requirements are automatically admitted to Grade 7. Only when the projected Grade 7 enrollment falls below 100 does UPIS make a call for Grade 7 applicants.
Who may apply
Applicants must have an average of 85% or better (or its equivalent in another grading system) for three grading periods.
Documents to Submit
- Fully accomplished application form (available at Office of Research, Development and Publication) and principal’s certification (certification of average for the last three grading periods or 2nd trimester)
- Two (2) recent 1.5″ x 1.5″ identical photos pasted in the designated boxes on the application form and test permit
- Photocopy of the report card (Bring the original copy for verification)
- A long white letter envelope with postal stamp for mailing of results. Write the names of the applicant and his/her parent/guardian and address with zip code.
Examination fee: 450
Contact Details
Website: https://www.upis.upd.edu.ph/admissions.html
Email: [email protected]
Facebook page: University of the Philippines Integrated School
Address: A.Ma.Regidor cor. Quirino Avenue, Diliman, Quezon City 1101
Tel. No. (632) 9297797
Ateneo de Manila High School
Application Period: August 14 – September 30, 2019.
Date of Examination: October 12, 2019
Release of Results: On or before January 31, 2020
Documents to Submit
- Dully accomplished application for admission form (http://www.ateneo.edu/ajhs/gr-7-application-procedure-and-requirements) (must be handwritten by the applicant)
- Photocopies of the applicant’s report cards (bring original documents for verification): final and completed Grade 5 report card and most recent Grade 6 report card (SY 2018-2019)
- Handwritten autobiography on size A4 bond paper
- Two recent 1”x 1” ID pictures in color (one ID picture should already be glued or pasted to the application form and the other should be given when submitting the form)
- Photocopy of the birth certificate (PSA copy)
If the applicant is not a Filipino citizen, submit a photocopy of
- Alien Certificate of Registration (ACR), and
- Special Study Permit issued by the Bureau of Immigration
If the applicant has dual citizenship, submit a photocopy of
- Philippine passport OR
- Certificate of Recognition as a Filipino Citizen.
- If the applicant is currently enrolled in or if he recently completed his studies in a school outside the country, submit a certification from the school principal stating that the applicant is currently enrolled in their school or that the applicant completed his studies in their school.
Place the application form and other required documents inside a long brown envelope. The Application Checklist should be glued to the front of the brown envelope (not the side with the flap).
Examination fee: 700
For expatriates and repatriating Filipino applicants: Additional processing fee of USD 25.00
Contact details:
Website: http://www.ateneo.edu/ajhs/admissions-main
Email: [email protected]
Address: Katipunan Avenue, Loyola Heights, Quezon City 1108,
Tel No: 426 6001 loc. 6291 or 6292
Pasig City Science High School
Issuance of Application Forms: October 7-31, 2019
Applicatin Period: November 4 – 29, 2019
Date of Examination: February 8, 2020 (6:00 am – 11:30 am)
Release of Written Exam Results: February 21, 2020
Interview: March 2 – 13, 2020
Release of Final Selection Results: March 30, 2020
Who may Apply
- Applicants must have a grade not lower than 85% for the three (3) major subjects English, Science and Math. For the remaining subjects, the applicant must have grades not lower than 83%.
- Parents or guardians must be bona fide residents of Pasig City for not less than five (5) years, subject to verification.
- Parents or guardians must be registered voter of Pasig City and was able to vote in the last two elections
Documents to Submit
Students
- Two (2) pcs. 2” x 2” picture (white background)
- First and Second Quarter Report Card (Original and Certified True Photocopy)
- Original Certificate of Good Moral Character
- Original and Photocopy of Birth Certificate (PSA or Local)
Parents or Guardian
- Certificate of Barangay Residency
- Updated Voter’s Certification from Pasig Comelec Office
- Original and Photocopy of Community Tax Certificate (Cedula 2019)
- Updated 2018 ITR (For those who have no fixed income, submit an affidavit of Non-Filing of Income Tax Return
- Original and Photocopy of Solo Parent ID (For solo parents only)
- Affidavit of Guardianship and other pertinent documents (for guardians who are not parents of the applicant)
All documents must be placed inside a long brown envelope labeled with the following:
- Student’s Name
- Address
- School
- Contact Number
File your application early because acceptance of application is on a first-come, first-served basis. The Acceptance of application may be closed any time before the deadline if the office has already reacher the target number of applicants. Issuance of the application forms is at the Pasig City Hall.
Contact Details
Website: https://pasigcitysciencehs.wordpress.com/
Email: [email protected]
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pasigcitysciencehs
Twitter: http://twitter.com/pasigcitysci
Address: F. Legaspi St. Rainforest Park, Maybunga, Pasig City, Philippines, 1600
Tel. No. 628-2177
Marikina Science High School
Application Period: November 11 – December 20, 2019
Date of Examination: January 25, 2020
Release of Exam Results and Interview Schedule: February 10-15, 2020
Who may Apply
Applicant must have an average grade not lower than 85% in English, Mathematics and Science and no grade lower than 83% in other learning areas.
Documents to Submit
- Full accomplished form (marisci.com/admissions)
- Certified Photocopy of Grade 6 Report Card (SF9), 1st and 2nd Quarter, or 1st Quarter only with Trimester System with School dry seal and LRN.
- Original and photocopy of any of the following ID’s of the parent*:
- a) Proof of Billing (Electric, Water, Telephone Bill)
- b) Postal ID
- c) Driver’s License
- d) Voter’s ID
- 2 pcs of 1” x 1” ID picture w/ name tag
*Note: Residency in Marikina is not a requirement. Applicants from neighboring cities are accepted.
Download Marikina Science HS Application Form 2020-2021
Contact Details:
Website: marisci.com
Address: Mayor Juan Chanyungco st. Sta. Elena, Marikina City
Tel. No. (02) 647-94-57
Valenzuela City School of Mathematics and Science
Application Period: November 18, 2019 – January 10, 2020
Date of Examination: February 1, 2020
Who may Apply
Applicants must meet the following:
- Filipino citizen and bonafide resident of Valenzuela City
- Must have an average grade of at least 85 in ALL subjects for the first two quarters of Grade 6 and no grade lower than 80
- Physically fit and of good moral character
Documents to Submit
- Duly accomplished Admission Test Application Form
- Student report card (Form 138-A) with first two quarters certified by the School Principal/Registrar
- Proof of parent’s residency (voter’s ID, electric, phone or water bill)
- Omnibus certification of authenticity of documents (duly notarized)
- Notarized affidavit of guardianship for applicant under guardianship
Download Valenzuela City School of Mathematics and Science Application Form 2020-2021
Contact Details
Website: https://valscience.webs.com/admission
Address:A.Pablo St., Malinta, Valenzuela City
Tel. Nos. 291-5591 / 942-9360
Caloocan City Science High School
Application Period: October 14 – November 29, 2019
Date of Examination: December 6, 2019
Documents to Submit
- Photocopy of School Report Card (SF9) with 2nd Quarter Grades
- Photocopy of School ID
- 2 pcs 1×1 ID picture
Contact Details
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ccshs/
Address: P. Sevilla St. Cor. 10th Avenue, West Grace Park Caloocan
Tel. Nos. (02) 875 5472
Don Roces Technological School
Application Period: No announcement yet (Usually first week of January)
Date of Examination: No announcement yet (Usually third week of January)
Who may Apply
Applicants must meet the following requirements:
- A resident of Quezon City
- Have an average rating of at least 83% and must not have a grade lower than 80% in the first and second grading period.
- In good health and physically capable to handle tools and equipment in Technology subjects
- Must be of good moral character and have never been in violation of school rules and regulations in the elementary school.
Documents to Submit
- Certified true copy of report card (Form 138-A) with grades for the first and second grading period
- Dully accomplished application form
- 2 pieces of 1″ X 1″ ID pictures
- Report Card (at least 2nd Grading Grades)
- Examination Fee: 200 (2010) Please call the school if there is a price increase
Contact Details
Address: Roces Avenue, Brgy Obrero 1103 Quezon City, Philippines
Contact Number: 0907 599 1717
San Juan City Science High School
Application Period: No announcement yet
(Here are the tentative dates based on the previous years)
Batch 1: First week of February to first week of March
Batch 2: Last week of March to first week of April)
Date of Examination: No announcement yet
(Here are the tentative dates based on the previous years)
Batch 1: Second week of March
Batch 2: Second week of April
Date of Examination: No announcement yet (Usually third week of January)
Who may Apply
Applicants must have an average rating of at least 85% on Math, Science and English for the first to third grading period and average of at least 83% in other subjects without grades lower than 80%. General average must be 85% and above.
Documents to Submit
- Photocopy of Report card (Form 138)
- Recommendation from the School Principal
- 2 pcs of 1.5 x 1.5 ID pictures with white background
- Proof of Residency of Parent (Billing statement, voter’s ID, driver’s license
Contact Details
Tel. No. 928-7269
