DepEd early enrollment for SY 2021-2022 extended until May 31

The Department of Education will accept early enrolees for school year 2021-2022 until the end of May, Undersecretary Jesus Mateo said on Thursday.

In a statement, Mateo said the early registration for the the next school year was extended to give parents and students more time to register.

So far, the DepEd said over 4.3 million learners in kindergarten, grade 1, 7, and 11 have registered for SY 2021-2022.

CALABARZON recorded the highest number of registered students at 437,561, followed by Central Visayas with 395,830, and Western Visayas with 365,361.

“We are very happy with the outcome of our early registration. It surpasses our expectations when it comes to the number of learners and parents willing to start or continue their studies," Education Secretary Leonor Briones said.

"Amidst the current situation, this only shows how important education is to our stakeholders,” she added.

The DepEd is conducting its early registration through platforms such as Facebook, test messaging, and drop-boxes in schools or barangays. —NB, GMA News