Deadline for the filing of application is on August 15, 2014.

CRITERIA FOR ELIGIBILITY

A grade 6 pupil* from a duly recognized school by the Department of Education who meets the following criteria is eligible to apply for the PSHS National Competitive Examination (NCE).

He / She must:

• belong to the upper 10% of the batch (SY 2013-2014) and does not have a grade below 80% as certified by the School Principal or Registrar. If the applicant does not belong to the upper 10%, he/she should have special aptitude in Science and Math as evidenced by the report card, with at least a final grade of 85% in Science and Math and 80% in all other subjects;
• be a Filipino citizen with no pending application as immigrant to any foreign country;
• be born on or after June 1, 2000;
• be in good health and fit to undergo a rigorous academic program;
• be of good conduct and behavior; and
• not have taken the PSHS NCE previously.

* In his/her 6th year of basic elementary education (excluding kindergarten and preparatory school)

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

1. Fully accomplished Application Form in two (2) copies
2. Two (2) identical recent 1x1 ID pictures
3. Non-refundable test fee (Php 100 for private schools, free for public schools)
4. Copy of report card (SY 2013-2014)