Classroom Assessment, Grading and Awards Rules Revised (Philippines, June 2026)
DepEd Order No. 015, s. 2026 revised the national rules for classroom assessment, the grading system and awards and recognition in K to 12 basic education.
DepEd Order No. 015, s. 2026 revised the national rules for classroom assessment, the grading system and awards and recognition in K to 12 basic education.
What Changed?
Schools must apply the revised national rules when assessing learners, computing grades and administering covered awards and recognition.
Old System vs New System
K to 12 schools used the earlier DepEd classroom-assessment, grading and recognition rules.
The 2026 order replaces or revises those earlier rules with the current national assessment, grading and recognition requirements.
Who Is Affected?
Student Impact
Students' classroom assessment, grade calculation and eligibility for covered recognition are governed by the revised rules.
Parent / Family Impact
Parents should use the new order when interpreting grades, assessment practice and school recognition decisions.
School / Institution Impact
Schools must update assessment policies, grade reporting and recognition procedures to match the revised national requirements.
Teacher / Staff Impact
Teachers must apply the revised assessment and grading rules in classroom practice and reporting.
Key Dates
- 2026-06-04: DepEd Order No. 015
- s. 2026 published.
What To Do
- Schools should update grading references and communicate any material changes to students and families.
What To Watch Next
Monitor school-year implementation guidance and any clarification on transition cases or grade computation.
Global Context
The order is directly comparable with national systems that centrally regulate classroom grading and school recognition practices.
Source Record
Source type: Regulation
Source name: Department of Education of the Philippines