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// What is iDEP?
iDEP is an
acronym for Internet-based Distance Education Program. It is a
secondary education program run by the Bureau of Secondary Education
(BSE) of the Department of Education (DepED) of the Republic of the
Philippines. The program offers formal secondary education to
qualifying students using Internet-based technologies. The use of
Internet-based technologies enables certain existing high schools to
create and manage classes completely on-line.
// Can I already enrol under iDEP?
What is the status of the iDEP project? When can I enrol under iDEP?
No, not yet. But you may send us email
to express your intention to enrol in the said program. This will give
us information as to the demand for the service and will help us
determine the resources needed to put up in terms of on-line teachers,
courseware developers, and ICT infrastructure.
As of September 2009, the iDEP project is developing the course content
in all subject areas for the first year level secondary education
following the new 2010 SEC curriculum. Initially, iDEP will be offering
first year level secondary education starting June 2010 for the school
year 2010-2011.
// Who are qualified to enrol under
iDEP?
Students who wishes to enrol under iDEP must meet the following
qualifications:
• Filipino citizen
• Have completed the pre-requisite grade or year level
• Independent learner
• Computer literate
• Have Internet access
// Where is iDEP offered?
iDEP is offered completely in the Internet. This means that you can be
residing anywhere in the world and be enroled in a Philippine-accredited
formal secondary education. However, your credentials will be issued
by the participating iDEP high schools where you are enroled in.
Currently, the following high schools will be offering the iDEP
curriculum:
• Baguio City
National High School in Baguio City
• Florencio Urot Memorial National
High School in Cebu City
• Davao City
National High School in Davao City
// Why offer iDEP?
iDEP is offered for certain students were Internet-based learning is
convenient and easily accessible. It is not intended to replace real
classroom and real teacher and student interaction. It is intended for
students who are unable to go to a regular school and the only way of
getting a formal Philippine-accredited secondary education is through
the Internet.
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