Admissions

for Incoming School Year 2026-2027

About

Ateneo de Davao Junior High School (ADDU-JHS) accepts applications for incoming Grade 7, as well as transfer and returning students in Grades 8–10.

ADDU-JHS observes an Open Admissions Policy—NO ENTRANCE EXAM is required unless specifically recommended. All applicants must complete the admissions process and obtain a Notice of Acceptance (NOA) before enrollment.

Incoming Grade 7 students from Ateneo de Davao Grade School are automatically admitted but are still required to submit the admissions form for record purposes.

A minimal processing fee will also be collected from all applicants.

Applications may be filed online at jhs.addu.edu.ph/admissions or onsite at the Admissions, Aid, and Alumni Affairs Office (AAAAO), 2/F Administration Building, JHS Campus.

Office Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00–11:30 AM and 1:00–4:00 PM
Inquiries: jhs.a4hs@addu.edu.ph | (082) 299 2404 local 4326 | (+63) 945 604 0265

Application Period

Admissions period for School Year 2026-2027 starts on September 10, 2025 and continues until the end of enrollment period.

How To Apply for Admissions

STEP 1: Accomplish Online Admissions Form. Upload all requirements while completing the form.

Note: We are implementing open admissions – no entrance exam is required. Assessment will be based on the uploaded requirements.*

STEP 2: Pay Admissions Fee at ADDU Cashier or other payment options.

STEP 3: Receive Notice of Acceptance (NOA) via Email.

*Note: Additional assessments and requirements may be given to the applicant, as recommended by the Admissions Screening Committee.

Some applicants may be scheduled for an earlier interview, depending on their school of origin. All other applicants will have their interview conducted during the enrollment period.

 

Requirements

Requirements

Requirements

Before accomplishing the admissions form, prepare a high quality photo of the requirements below to be uploaded in the form:

#1 Student’s Most Recent Headshot (Plain Background)

#2 Official Report Cards (FOR NON-ADDU STUDENTS ONLY)

Incoming Grade 7 Students: Official Grade 5 Report Card & Latest Available Grade 6 Report Card

Incoming Grades 8-10 Transfer Students: Official Report Card/s from Grade 7 until the last grade level attended.

Reference Copy of Transcript of Records are accepted.

IMPORTANT:
– Include all full pages of report cards
– Provide numeric equivalents if grades are qualitative or in letters.
– Non-English report cards must have translations.

#3 Proof of Admissions Fee Payment (may also be submitted at a later date via email: jhs.a4hscomms@addu.edu.ph)

ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTS:

  • For students from Public Elementary Schools (PES) who are in the Top 5 of the batch only: Letter/Certificate indicating Top 5 Batch Rank
  • If recommended, additional documents and assessments may be required upon enrollment.

Admissions Fee

The admission fee covers the processing fee and the Admission Diagnostic Test (ADT) fee only.

Filipino Students Foreign Students
₱ 500.00 ₱ 650.00

A separate Magis Scholarship Qualifying Test (MSQT) fee of ₱ 350.00 shall collected from eligible admitted students.

Payment Exemption
The following applicants are exempted from paying the admissions fee:

– Top 5 Students with Certification from Public Schools in Davao City;
– Tulong Dunong Applicants;
– Applicants whose parents/legal guardians are full-time employees in ADDU.

How to Pay Admissions Fee

How to Pay

Payment Options Details

Over-the-Counter Payment at any ADDU Campus Cashier/Finance Office

Modes: Cash and Cashless Payments via mobile banking app via QR Ph.

Reference Number/Student ID: 123465

Description: JHS ADMISSIONS FEE

Subscriber/Reference Name: Full Name of Student

GCash Bills Payment

Biller: Ateneo de Davao University

Student Number: 0123465

Student’s Name: Full Name of Student

Purpose of Payment: Others

Other Remarks: JHS ADMISSIONS FEE

Other Online Payments

Reference Number/Student ID: 123465

Description: JHS ADMISSIONS FEE

Subscriber/Reference Name: Full Name of Student

After successful payment, take a photo of your receipt/proof of payment and send it via email to jhs.a4hscomms@addu.edu.ph.

You may send it after receiving the confirmation email from the JHS Admissions, Aid, and Alumni Affairs Office.

Tuition & Fees

Tuition & Fees

Tuition & Fees

The exact tuition and fees are officially announced at the start of enrollment for the incoming school year. Families considering enrollment in ADDU-JHS may anticipate tuition and related fees beginning at approximately ₱140,000.00 per school year, subject to an annual adjustment of about 5–7% in tuition and/or miscellaneous fees. A 10% down payment is required upon enrollment for a student to be officially enrolled. Payment options include paying in full, monthly, or quarterly. Full-payment discounts and sibling discounts are available.

Discounts:

  • Full Payment Discount (for payments made before classes start)
    • 5% Tuition Fee Only Discount
  • Sibling Discounts (with the Basic Ed only):
    • 2 siblings – 8% Tuition Fee Only Discount
    • 3 siblings – 9% Tuition Fee Only Discount
    • 4 siblings – 10% Tuition Fee Only Discount

Scholarships & Aid:

The school also offers scholarship options, including academic scholarships and financial assistance. Qualified students may likewise avail of the Educational Service Contracting (ESC) government subsidy. Learn more at https://jhs.addu.edu.ph/aid

For more information:

One-Stop Admissions & Enrollment: (082) 2992404 local 4326/4306/4307 or 09456040265

Finance Office: (082) 221-2411 locals 8217 or 8278

ADDU Gate 4 Cashier: (082) 299-2404 local 4120

Email: jhs.registrar@addu.edu.ph, basiced.finance@addu.edu.ph or finance@addu.edu.ph

Payment Options:

You may pay at any ADDU campus cashier or Finance Office.

We also accept payment through other options. Learn more at https://jhs.addu.edu.ph/payment.

Payment Details (for Online or Other Over-the-Counter Options):

  • Pay to Company/Biller: Ateneo de Davao University
  • Subscriber Reference Name: Student’s Full Name
  • Subscriber Reference Number: Student’s ID Number
  • Description: Enrollment/Tuition
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Admission Status & Notice of Acceptance

Admission Status & Notice of Acceptance

Admission Assessment

The Admissions Screening Committee (ASC) is composed of the Coordinator for Admissions, Aid, and Alumni Affairs (CAAAA), the Registrar, the Wellness and Testing Center (WTC) Coordinator and Personnel.

Roles and Responsibilities:

a. CAAAA – assesses applications of incoming Grade 7 applicants based on the assessment guidelines below and conducts initial interviews with the applicant if necessary
b. Registrar – assesses applications of incoming Grades 8 – 10 transfer applicants based on the assessment guidelines below and conducts initial interviews with the applicant if necessary
c. WTC Coordinator and Personnel – assists in conducting interviews with applicants administers the Magis Scholarship Qualification Test (MSQT) and Admissions Diagnostic Test (ADT)

The Admissions Screening Committee (ASC) shall assess applications based on the following:

a. Duly Accomplished Admission Application Form

b. Official Report Card/s and/or Transcript of Records

c. Handwritten Autobiography of the Student

d. Other Supporting Documents

e. Wellness and Testing Center (WTC) Interview

f. Recommendations

The ASC may recommend the following additional assessments/documents if needed:

a. Written and Oral Language Assessment;
b. Admission Diagnostic Test (ADT);
c. Recommendation for Incoming Grade 7;
d. Other helpful supporting documents.

Admission Status

INCOMING GRADE 7 STUDENTS FROM ADDU GRADE SCHOOL

ADMISSION STATUS DESCRIPTION
ADMITTED

Given to all students from ADDU-GS

Academic Probations (AP) are given upon enrollment if the Official Grade 6 report card reflects a grade below 80% in the Final Average in English, Math, and/or Science.

An Academic Probation Agreement (APA) must be signed upon enrollment.

INCOMING GRADE 7 STUDENTS FROM OTHER ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS

ADMISSION STATUS DESCRIPTION
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.

INCOMING GRADES 8, 9, 10 TRANSFER OR RETURNING STUDENTS

ADMISSION STATUS DESCRIPTION
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.

ACADEMIC PROBATION

The assessor shall place the applicant under ACADEMIC PROBATION (AP) in Math, Science, and/or English if his/her average grade in these subjects is lower than 80%. (e.g. AP-Math, AP-Science, AP-English).

Before enrollment, the applicant and parent must sign the Academic Probation (AP) Agreement.
General Average – The general average shall be based on what is declared on the student applicant’s school report card. For schools that do not offer Filipino and Araling Panlipunan subjects, the average of English, Math, and Science shall be considered.

NOT RECOMMENDED FOR ADMISSION

Assessors may not recommend admission based on the following conditions:

  1. The applicant is not promoted to the grade level he/she is applying for;
  2. The applicant applies to repeat a grade level or has a history of a repeated grade level in Junior High School;
  3. The applicant does not receive a CLEAR PASS rating if recommended to take the Admission Diagnostic Test (ADT);
  4. The applicant does not meet other requirements related to reasonable proficiency in each subject of the approved curriculum;
  5. The applicant has needs/requests that the school cannot address or does not have a program for;
  6. The applicant is not able to submit requirements or undergo additional assessments before the last day of admission applications and enrollment.

Grade 7 Admissions Reassessment During Enrollment

  • Admitted Grade 7 Students from ADDU Grade School
    • Incoming Grade 7 students from ADDU Grade School: Academic Probations (AP) are given upon enrollment if the Official Grade 6 report card reflects a grade below 80% in the Final Average in English, Math, and/or Science.
    • An Academic Probation Agreement (APA) must be signed upon enrollment.
    • An updated Notice of Acceptance shall be emailed to the applicant if the reassessment is valid.
  • Admitted Grade 7 Students from Other Elementary Schools
    • Incoming Grade 7 applicants who are initially given a CLEAR PASS/CONDITIONAL PASS with ACADEMIC PROBATION/S (AP) may be re-assessed and given an updated CLEAR PASS with no academic probations (AP) admission status as long as the submitted Official Grade 6 report card reflect an 80% grade in the General Average, Final Average in English, Math, and/or Science.
    • Alternately, Incoming Grade 7 applicants who are initially given a CLEAR PASS without ACADEMIC PROBATION/S (AP) may be re-assessed and given academic probations (AP) if the Official Grade 6 report card reflect a grade below 80% in the Final Average in English, Math, and/or Science.
    • An updated Notice of Acceptance shall be emailed to the applicant if the reassessment is valid.

Notice of Acceptance

The Notice of Acceptance (NOA) shall be emailed once application processing, assessment, and admissions fee payment is done. The letter shall inform the applicant of their admission status and other essential enrollment information.

Admission Diagnostic Test (ADT) for Admitted Students

Within the first quarter of the incoming school year, all enrolled newly admitted students shall take the Admission Diagnostic Test (ADT) to be administered by the WTC Psychometrician.

Scholarships and E.S.C. Government Subsidy

ADDU-JHS offers academic (Magis Scholarship Program) and financial scholarships (Grant-in-Aid Scholarship Program, etc.) to interested qualified students.

This school is also receiving financial subsidy for the EDUCATIONAL SERVICE CONTRACTING (E.S.C.) from the government through the Department of Education.

Learn more HERE.

Magis Scholarship Qualifying Test (MSQT) for Incoming Grade 7

Eligibility:

  1. Must be an officially admitted incoming Grade 7 student from any DepEd-recognized private or public school.
  2. Must have received an JHS Admissions Notice of Acceptance (NOA) with CLEAR PASS status with NO ACADEMIC PROBATION.

Note: Applicants from ADDU Grade School are automatically admitted to ADDU-JHS. However, those who wish to apply for the Magis Scholarship are still required to undergo the admissions process and submit their Grade 5 report card reflecting grades that qualify for a CLEAR PASS admission status with no academic probation. After this, they may proceed with the Magis Scholarship Qualifying Test (MSQT) registration.

Learn more and register HERE.

Learn more and Register for the MSQT

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