Here are the DepEd guidelines on the learner promotion and retention under the Policy Guidelines on Classroom Assessment for the K to 12 Basic Education Program.
A final grade of 75 or higher in all learning areas is required to be promoted to the next grade level.
Learner Promotion and Retention for Grades 1 to 3
| Requirements | Decision |
| Final grade of at least 75 in all learning areas | Promoted to the next grade level |
| Did not meet expectations in not more than two learning areas | Must pass remedial classes for learning areas with failing mark to be promoted to the next grade level Otherwise, the learner is retained in the same grade level |
| Did not meet expectations in three or more learning areas | Retained in the same grade level |
Learner Promotion and Retention for Grades 4 to 10
| Requirements | Decision |
| Final grade of at least 75 in all learning areas | Promoted to the next grade level |
| Did not meet expectations in not more than two learning areas | Must pass remedial classes for learning areas with failing mark to be promoted to the next grade level Otherwise, the learner is retained in the same grade level |
| Did not meet expectations in three or more learning areas | Retained in the same grade level |
| Passed all learning areas in the Elementary | Earn the Elementary Certificate and be promoted to Junior High School |
| Passed all learning areas in the Junior High School | Earn the Junior High School Certificate and be promoted to Senior High School |
Learner Promotion and Retention for Grades 11 to 12
| Requirements | Decision |
| Final grade of at least 75 in all learning areas in a semester | Can proceed to the next semester |
| Did not meet expectations in a prerequisite subject in a learning area | Must pass remedial classes for failed competencies in the subject before being allowed to enroll in the higher-level subject |
| Did not meet expectations in any subject or learning area at the end of the semester | Must pass remedial classes for failed competencies in the subjects or learning areas to be allowed to enroll in the next semester Otherwise, the learner must retake the subjects failed |
| Passed all subjects or learning areas in Senior High School | Earn the Senior High School Certificate |
For more information, refer to DepEd Order No. 8, s. 2015 entitled “Policy Guidelines on Classroom Assessment for the K to 12 Basic Education Program.”
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