Philippine Schools Overseas

There are thirty-two (32) PSOs in ten (10) countries – Bahrain, East Timor, Greece, Italy, Kuwait, Libya, Oman, Qatar, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and United Arab Emirates.

About

Philippine Schools Overseas

Philippine schools overseas (PSOs) are duly-registered educational institutions operating outside the Philippines and implementing the basic education curriculum of the Department of Education (DepEd). PSOs are required to comply with the requirements and regulations of the government of the Philippines and of the host countries. A valid permit to operate from the host country is required before applying for accreditation from the Philippine DepEd.

News

IPSA reaps feat in the CFO’s Philippine History and Culture Online Quiz Bee for Philippine Schools Overseas (High School Category)

Philippine history and culture enthusiasts Gabriel L. Del Mundo and Mikael Jon Ivanovich B. Balag, Grade 9 and Grade 10 students, respectively, of the International Philippine School in Al-Khobar (IPSA)[…]

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UIPS – Dubai: Champion of CFO’s Philippine History and Culture Online Quiz Bee for Philippine Schools Overseas (Elementary Category)

The United International Private School (UIPS) in Dubai, UAE emerged as Champion in the recently concluded Philippine History and Culture Online Quiz Bee for Philippine Schools Overseas (Elementary Category), organized[…]

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2022 Jingle Making Contest for Philippine Schools Overseas

  The Commission on Filipinos Overseas is pleased to announce that the Jingle Making Contest with the theme, “Kabataang Pilipino: Kabalikat sa Pagsulong sa Karapatan at Kapakanan ng mga Overseas[…]

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Inter-Agency Committee on Philippine Schools Overseas (IACPSO)

The IACPSO was established in February 1995 through a Memorandum of Agreement and strengthened through Executive Order No. 252 dated 05 May 2000.

Department of Education

Department of Foreign Affairs

Commission on Filipinos Overseas

Department of Labor and Employment

Overseas Workers Welfare Administration

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What IACPSO is offering

It reviews, formulate and adopt or recommend policies and programs to establish and maintain high standards of educational management, and ensure quality of education for Filipino youth overseas consistent with national policy. Specifically, the Inter-Agency Committee undertakes the following:

DEVELOP POLICIES AND GUIDELINES

Develop policies and guidelines in connection with the establishment, operation, management, accreditation and regulation of Philippine schools and educational programs overseas;

DEVELOP A SYSTEM

Develop a system for classifying institutions overseas that provide Philippine-based curriculum and instruction;

CONDUCT STUDIES

Conduct studies on issues and problem areas affecting the operation of Philippine schools overseas

PROVIDE INPUTS TO THE DEPED

Provide inputs to the DepEd, in the development of Philippine schools overseas;

HOLD MEETINGS AND CONSULATIONS

Hold meetings and consultation on a regular basis to ensure the effective and efficient implementation of policies and programs for Philippine schools overseas

CONDUCT SITE VISITS

Conduct site visits and ocular inspections of Philippine schools overseas in furtherance of the objectives of this order

SERVE AS ARBITER 

Serve as arbiter in matters regarding Philippine schools overseas which are brought to its attention

Schools

32 Philippine Schools Overseas in 10 countries