A. No Entrance Tests for School Year 2023-2024

The Ateneo de Davao University Junior High School (ADDU-JHS) is now accepting incoming Grade 7 and transfer Grade 8, Grade 9, and Grade 10 students applying for admission. Admission is managed by the Admissions, Aid, and Alumni Affairs Office (AAAAO).

ADDU-JHS continues OPEN ADMISSION for school year 2023-2024. NO ENTRANCE TESTS shall be given to student applicants. 

An ADMISSION DIAGNOSTIC TEST (ADT) shall be administered within the school year for profiling. Interested students may apply online or onsite.

Visit jhs.addu.edu.ph/admissions for more info.

B. Student Admission

b.1 Incoming Grade 7 and Transfer Grades 8-10 Student Admission

• Before enrollment, all incoming Grade 7 and transfer Grades 8, 9, and 10 students are required to apply for admission to ADDU-JHS.

  The NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE (N.O.A.) from the Admissions, Aid, and Alumni Affairs is a requirement to be cleared for enrollment.

b. 2 Returnee Admission

1. If the applicant is a returning student who stopped for at most one (1) school year, he/she need not apply for re-admission for the condition that the student’s records show that he/she is promoted to the grade level he/she is applying for. The Registrar’s Office may require additional documents upon enrollment.
   1. a) If the applicant is a returning student who stopped for more than one (1) school year, his/her application for re-admission is subject to approval by the committee.
2. If the applicant is a returning student from another school, he/she is required to apply for re-admission. 

C. Admissions Calendar 

	Date	Description
	December 14, 2022	Launching of JHS Admission for School Year 2023-2024 via Social Media and Website
	January 3, 2023	Start of Admission for Incoming Grade 7  All admission applications submitted on or before February 4, 2023 shall be assessed for Magis Scholarship Qualification.
	January 21, 2023	ADDU JHS Open House for ADDU GS Grade 6 Students
	Wednesday, February 15, 2023	-Cut-off  for Grade 7 Admission for Magis Scholarship Qualification -Admission for Incoming Grade 7 Continues
	February-March 2023	Admission Diagnostic Test (ADT) for Magis Scholarship Qualification
	March 31, 2023	Release of Magis Scholarship Program Results via EMAIL
	Monday, April 3, 2023	Start of Admission for Incoming Grades 8, 9, 10 Transfer Students
	Tuesday, May 2, 2023	Start of Grant-in-Aid (G.I.A.) Scholarship Online/Onsite Applications
	Monday, May 22, 2023	– Start of Online/Onsite Enrollment for Incoming School Year 2023-2024 – Start of Educational Service Contracting (E.S.C.) Online/Onsite Applications for Officially Enrolled Grade 7 – Admission continues

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D. Admission Cut-off for Magis Scholarship Qualification

All admission applications submitted on or before February 15, 2023 are checked for Magis Scholarship Program eligibility. If the student is eligible, he/she shall receive an email invitation to take the Magis Scholarship Qualification Test from jhs.a4hs@addu.edu.ph.

The tests shall be scheduled in February-March 2023. Test administration is onsite by the Wellness & Testing Center Psychometrician.

*Read Magis Scholarship Guidelines for further details.

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E. Admission Diagnostic Test (ADT) for Newly Admitted Students

Within the school year, all enrolled new and transfer students shall take the Admission Diagnostic Test (ADT). This specific test is called the Otis-Lennon School Ability Test (OLSAT), an assessment that measures reasoning skills with several different types of verbal, non-verbal, figural, and quantitative reasoning questions. It is designed to assess a child’s performance across a wide variety of reasoning skill sets. Those who took the Magis Scholarship Qualification Test are exempted from taking this test.

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F. Requirements

Incoming Grade 7 New Students

1. Duly Accomplished Online Admission Form

Please upload the following (*required upon form submission):

a. Latest 2×2 photo with white background*

b. Final Grade 5 or 6 Report Card*

– Submit clear photos of all pages of the report card. It must show important information like the school name and logo, applicant’s complete name, grade level, section, and Principal’s name and signature.

– For Magis Scholarship Qualification, the Grade 5 Report Card will be the basis of eligibility.

c. Proof of Admission Fee Payment

– May be uploaded in the form or email it to jhs.a4hs@addu.edu.ph after form submission.

2. Class Adviser’s Recommendation

– Our office shall send an invitation email to accomplish the ONLINE ADMISSION RECOMMENDATION FORM to the email address of the class adviser.

 3. Student Essay – The student may answer the essay part in the admission form or the student email his/her essay to us.

Why is Ateneo de Davao University your choice for your Junior High School education?

EMAIL SUBJECT: Admission Essay – Full name of Student

EMAIL TO: jhs.a4hs@addu.edu.ph

Incoming Grades 8, 9, 10 Transfer/Returnee Students

1. Duly Accomplished Online Admission Form

Please upload the following (*required upon form submission):

a. Latest 2×2 photo with white background*

b. Final Report Card from the previous school year attended*

– Must indicate promotion to the grade level applied for. Submit clear photos of all pages of the report card. It must show important information like the school name and logo, applicant’s complete name, grade level, section, and Principal’s name and signature.

– For Magis Scholarship Qualification, the Grade 5 Report Card will be the basis of eligibility.

c. Good Moral Certificate or any alternative certification (for transferees only)

d. Proof of Admission Fee Payment

– May be uploaded in the form or email it to jhs.a4hs@addu.edu.ph after form submission.

2. Class Adviser’s Recommendation

– Our office shall send an invitation email to accomplish the ONLINE ADMISSION RECOMMENDATION FORM to the email address of the class adviser.

3. Student Essay – The student may answer the essay part in the admission form or the student email his/her essay to us.

Why is Ateneo de Davao University your choice for your Junior High School education?

EMAIL SUBJECT: Admission Essay – Full name of Student

EMAIL TO: jhs.a4hs@addu.edu.ph

The Notice of Acceptance (NOA) shall be released after assessment and once all requirements are submitted.

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G. Notice of Acceptance

For faster processing, all requirements must also be submitted asap. Applications received and the recommendation forms shall be assessed by the committee. 

The Notice of Acceptance (NOA) is sent out in least three (3) working days. It is sent to the parent’s/guardian’s active email address and student’s email address inputted in the form. The NOA is required for first-time ADDU-JHS enrollees. 

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H. How To Apply

• STEP 1: Answer the ONLINE ADMISSION FORM at HERE.

• STEP 2: Pay ADMISSION FEE and submit PROOF OF PAYMENT
  • Proof of payment may be uploaded in the application form or sent via email to jhs.a4hs@addu.edu.ph.

• STEP 3: Receive Notice of Acceptance (N.O.A.) via email

For onsite applications, visit the Admissions, Aid, and Alumni Affairs Office at the ADDU JHS Matina Campus or call (082) 2992404 local 4326 during office hours for assistance. Please bring complete and clear digital or hard copies of requirements for faster processing.

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I. Admission Fee

Php 400 – Filipino Applicants Php 550 – Foreign Applicants

• The admission fee covers the admission application processing and the testing fee for the Admission Diagnostic Test (ADT).  This payment is non-refundable or non-transferable.
• Admission Fee Payment Exemption

• Top 5 Students from Public Schools in Davao City (Please submit a certification on this)
• Applicants covered under the EOB of ADDU.

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J. Payment Details

• Reference Number/Student ID: 123465
  • For BPI online app: 123465
  • For GCash app: 0123465
• Description: JHS ADMISSION FEE
• Pay to Company/Biller: ATENEO DE DAVAO UNIVERSITY
• Subscriber/Reference Name: STUDENT APPLICANT’S FULL NAME

For payment options and instructions, visit jhs.addu.edu.ph/payment

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K. Admissions Screening Committee

The Admission Screening Committee is composed of the Coordinator for Admissions, Aid, and Alumni Affairs (CAAAA), the Registrar, the WTC Coordinator and selected guidance counselors.

Roles and responsibilities:

• CAAAA – assesses applications of incoming Grade 7 students based on the assessment guidelines below and conducts interviews with the applicant if necessary
• Registrar – assesses applications of incoming Grades 8 – 10 transfer students  based on the assessment guidelines below and conducts interviews with the applicant if necessary
• WTC Coordinator and Guidance Counselors – assists in conducting interviews with applicants if necessary

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L. Admission Assessment

The admissions screening committee shall assess applications based on the assessment guidelines below and the recommendation form, and conducts interviews with the applicant if necessary

Admission Status

Grade 7 New Students

• CLEAR PASS – given to applicants who have at least a General Average of 80%. Deportment grade is at least 90%. 
• CONDITIONAL PASS – given to applicants who do not meet the General Average requirement.

Grades 8, 9 & 10 Transfer Students

• CLEAR PASS – given to applicants who have at least a General Average of 85%. Deportment grade is at least 85%. 
• CONDITIONAL PASS – given to applicants who do not meet the General Average requirement.

Academic Probation

A student applicant is placed under the ACADEMIC PROBATION (AP) program in Math, Science, or English if his/her average grade is lower than 80%. (e.g. AP-Math, AP-Science, AP-English).

GENERAL AVERAGE – The general average shall be based on what is declared on the report card of the student applicant’s school. For schools who do not offer Filipino and Araling Panlipunan subjects, the average of English, Math, and Science shall be considered.

RECOMMENDATION FORM & DEPORTMENT – For us to verify the applicant’s deportment and to know other information which may help the committee decide on the applicant’s admission (e.g.intellectual strengths and weaknesses, level of maturity, sense of service in school and/or community), this online recommendation form is required. It is also helpful especially for applicants whose report cards do not include deportment grade.

Interviews – The Admissions Screening Committee shall conduct interviews with applicants only if necessary. A checklist of questions shall be provided to the interviewers.

Denial of Admission – May happen based on the following conditions:

• The student applicant is not promoted to the grade level he/she is applying for;
• The student applicant is advised to repeat a grade level;
• Other requirements related to reasonable proficiency in each subject of the approved curriculum.
• Non-submission of requirements before the deadline of admission applications

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M. Admission Requirements Agreement

For requirements that may be submitted on a later date, an Admission Requirements Agreement (ARA) is included in the online admission application form as a promissory agreement. These requirements may be submitted via email at jhs.a4hs@addu.edu.ph.

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N. Residency Requirement for Commencement Awards

Students who have a two (2) year consecutive stay in the ADDU JHS is eligible for a commencement award if qualified. (JHS Student Handbook 2020, Honors and Awards, pp.39-42)

Thus, Grade 10 transfer students are not eligible for a commencement award anymore.