Guidelines for the 2011 Altenative Learning System Accreditation and Equivalency (ALS ASE) Tests

Starting 2011, the Alternative Learning System will offer two sets of Accreditation and Equivalency Tests - Set A (paper and pencil) for the sighted test takers and Set B (Braille) for the visually-impaired. Both tests are in two levels: elementary and secondary, to be administered in 203 Divisions nationwide in four (4) waves on the following dates:

Wave	Set A Paper & Pencil	Set B Braille	Areas Covered
W1	October 2, 2011	October 3, 2011	Regions IX, X, XI, XII, CARAGA & ARMM
W2	October 9, 2011	October 10, 2011	Regions V, VI VII, & VIII
W3	October 16, 2011	October 17, 2011	Regions I, II, III, & CAR
W4	October 23, 2011	October 24, 2011	Regions IV-CALABARZON, IV-MIMAROPA & NCR

Activities to be undertaken for the ALS A&E Test Registration & Administration are scheduled as follows:

Submission (to BALS) of Official Testing Centers from the Region (Set A)	June 16, 2011
Test Registration Period (Set A)	June 20 - July 30, 2011
Submission (to BALS) of Official Masterlist of Test Takers from the Division (Set A)	August 12, 2011
Regional Orientation on ALS A&E Test Registration (Set A)	June 16, 2011
Division Orientation on ALS A&E Test Administration	October 1, 8, 15 & 22 (Set A - am) October 1, 8, 15 & 22 (Set A - pm)

All registrants for Set A Test shall register in duly designated Registration and Testing Centers (RTCs) identified by the Schools Division Superintendent (SDS). A duly appointed ALS District Coordinator shall serve as Test Registration Officer (TRO) in the Registration and Testing Center. However, for Set B, special registration shall be conducted by the Region. Specific instructions will be communicated through a separate letter. The Official List of RTCs shall be posted on the DepEd Website (A&E logo/icon) on June 20, 2011. RTCs submitted after June 16, 2011 shall not be posted on the DepEd Website.

Orientation on ALS A&E Test Registration (Sets A & B) shall be held simultaneously in all Regional Offices on June 16, 2011. However, for NCR, Regions IV- A & B, Orientation shall be held also on the same day in DepEd Central Office - Bulwagan ng Karunungan.

Information pertinent to the October 2011 ALS A&E Tests Registration and Administration is provided in the enclosed guidelines.

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