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
CFO Signs Partnership with EBA to Provide Educational Resources for the PSO
10 March 2026 — The Commission on Filipinos Overseas (CFO) formally entered into a partnership with the Encyclopaedia Britannica Australia (EBA) to promote knowledge, and strengthen learning for the students[…]
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CFO and CHED Formalize Partnership to Support Transfer of Skills, Credentials, and Talent from Overseas Filipino Students & Professionals Back to the Homeland
4 March 2026 | Quezon City The Commission on Filipinos Overseas (CFO), led by Secretary Dante “Klink” Ang II, and the Commission on Higher Education (CHED), led by Chairperson, Dr.[…]
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CFO Meets with PCG Frankfurt to Discuss Areas of Collaboration
The Commission on Filipinos Overseas (CFO), led by Secretary Dante “Klink” Ang II, together with Undersecretary Ma. Arlene S. Borja, welcomed Consul General Marie Yvette Banzon-Abalos of the Philippine Consulate[…]
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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.
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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 CONSULTATIONS
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
35 Philippine Schools Overseas in 11 countries
