"Reaching the Unschooled Wherever and Whenever"

//   What is OHSP?

OHSP is an acronym for Open High School Program. It is an alternative mode of formal 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 provides an opportunity for elementary school graduates, high school drop-outs and successful examinees of the Philippine Education Placement Test (PEPT) to complete secondary education in a purely distance learning mode. The program provides printed self-learning modules for students to use for their lessons and classroom activities.

//   Who are qualified to enrol under OHSP?

Students who wishes to avail of OHSP must meet the following qualifications:

•     Filipino citizen
•     Independent learner
•     Have completed the pre-requisite grade or year level
•     Must pass the Independence Learning Readiness Test (ILRT) and the Informal Reading Inventory (IRI)

//   When can I avail of OHSP?

OHSP is available anytime. It is not dependent on the calendar of the regular school year. Student may start at their own time and at their own pacing, provided they complete their entire high education within a maximum period of six (6) years.

//   Where is OHSP offered?

OHSP is available nationwide. All interested parties may contact the DORP Coordinator at the nearest DepED Regional Office. The DORP Coordinator will direct the applicant to the nearest schools division where EASE is offered.

Regional Office	DORP Coordinator	Contact Number
Region I	Alicia M. Galsim	0929-464-8271
Region II	Hortencia P. Calvan
Region III	Miriam E. Adobo	0921-240-5836
Region IV-A	Ruth M. Dulay   Lilia Llaga	0908-268-3924   0919-335-9515
Region IV-B	Amorsisma V. Contreras   Manolito D. Alastre	0927-517-263   043-711-1126
Region V	Veronica O. Bolaños	0917-868-7702
Region VI	Miriam T. Lima	0910-900-0357
Region VII	Salud M. Luna	0905-209-0308
Region VIII	Clarita M. Menda   Elena S. de Luna   Rhodora V. Sison	0920-646-1947   0920-424-3796   0921-465-4734
Region IX	Basher O. Jamahali   Jose N. Locson	0908-299-0640   0917-722-3750
Region X	Lorelie V. Gamutan	0906-356-0656
Region XI	Merlyn M. Lasaca	0918-587-3050
Region XII	Josenette P. Brana	083-520-0421
CAR	Nancy Gazmen   Juliet C. Sannad	0919-342-8344   0920-837-3368
CARAGA	Elizabeth Baguio   Antonieta O. Narra	0921-663-8207   086-853-5029
NCR	Emmanuel Maninang	0921-487-9053
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Applicant/s may also contact the Curriculum Development Division of the Bureau of Secondary Education, Department of Education (DepED) at the following contact address and numbers:

In Metro Manila, the following schools are offering OHSP and may also be contacted directly:

  •   Benigno Aquino National High School (Makati)
  •   Gregorio Perfecto National High School (Makati)
  •   Rizal High School - Main (Pasig)
  •   Ramon Magsaysay High School (Cubao)
  •   Quezon City National High School (Quezon City)
  •   Lagro National High School (Quezon City)
  •   Commonwealth High School (Quezon City)
  •   Marikina National High School (Marikina)
  •   Malabon National High School (Malabon )
  •   Tinajeros National High School (Malabon)
  •   Caloocan National High school (Caloocan City)

//   Why offer OHSP?

OHSP is intended for students who would otherwise be unable to pursue formal secondary education due the rigid requirement of regular class schedules. It is an alternative to attending regular classes but is not designed to be beneficial to all students. Most students may still learn best by attending the regular formal secondary education.