Notice
This school, the Ateneo de Davao University Junior High School, is receiving financial subsidy for the EDUCATIONAL SERVICE CONTRACTING (E.S.C.) and TEACHERS’ SALARY SUBSIDY from the government through the Department of Education.
I. About ESC
Educational Service Contracting (E.S.C.) is a partnership program by the Department of Education (DepEd) and the Private Education Assistance Committee (PEAC). In ESC, the excess capacities of certified private junior high schools are “contracted” through slot allocations for students who would otherwise have gone to public schools. Learn more here.
The ESC grant is a one-time application process. New applications may be done in Grade 7 only. Once granted a slot, the grantee is awarded the subsidy (Php 11,000.00) yearly until he/she graduates from Junior High School. There is no need for an annual renewal of application. The ESC grant is paid to the school by DepEd.
Do note that the ESC grant is for Junior High School students only. The ESC grant ends in Grade 10. Grade 10 ESC grantee completers must apply for the SHS voucher program separately.
SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL (SHS) VOUCHER PROGRAM: The government subsidy program for SHS is called the Senior High School Voucher Program. For voucher program applications, visit ovap.peac.org.ph or contact the SHS of your choice.
II. Grade 7 Online Application
a. Eligibility
– Open to all OFFICIALLY ENROLLED incoming Grade 7 Filipino students
b. Online Application Period for S.Y. 2025-2026: ongoing
– ONLINE APPLICATION IS HIGHLY ENCOURAGED. For onsite application, you may visit the AAAAO at the ADDU JHS Matina Campus. Bring complete requirements.
c. Requirements
c1) Annual Income Tax Return Certificate (ITR for 2024) of one (1) parent or alternative documents
Alternative Documents:
– For Parents with NO/LOW INCOME: Upload a B.I.R. Certification of No Income or Exemption from filing the ITR. You can request this document from Bureau of Internal Revenue (B.I.R.). We will not accept a certification from the Barangay.
– For OFW Parents: Upload the Certificate of Employment indicating the Salary/Wages received or Overseas Employment Certificate issued by Overseas Workers Welfare Adminitration (OWWA). Virtual employees based in the Philippines are not considered OFWs.
c2) Screenshot of Proof of Enrollment Payment or Officially Enrolled Confirmation Email
d. Application Process
Step #1 – Prepare all requirements
Step #2 – Accomplish the Grade 7 ESC Online Application Form.
– Upload requirements and submit the online form
Step #3 – Receive CONFIRMATION and other updates via email from Admissions, Aid, and Alumni Affairs Office.
e. Processing Period, Slot Allocation & Assessment
Please be guided by the timeline for the processing of Grade 7 ESC applications for School Year 2025–2026:
| TIMELINE OF GRADE 7 ESC APPLICATION PROCESSING | |
| April 21, 2025 until 30 days after the start of classes or until slots last | ESC Application Period for SY 2025-2026 |
| 2nd Quarter of the School Year | Assessment of Applications and Allocation of Slots (c/o Scholarship & Aid Committee) |
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3rd Quarter of the School Year
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Encoding of Applications |
| Creation and Submission of Billing to DepEd | |
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4th Quarter of the School Year
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Payment is Received from DepEd |
| Posting of ESC Grant to Student’s Accounts | |
1) Applicants from public elementary schools (PES)
2) Grant-in-Aid (GIA) scholars
Applicants who do not fall under the above priority categories will still be evaluated based on the completeness and merit of the requirements submitted. Evaluation is not on a first-come, first-served basis, but will depend on submitted documents and slot availability.
Late submission of requirements shall invalidate the application.
Kindly be reminded that all deadlines are set by DepEd and the Private Education Assistance Committee (PEAC), and are therefore beyond our control.
III. Incoming Grades 8, 9, 10 Transferees who are ESC Grantees (Continuation of ESC Grant)
a. Continuation of Grant:
– If the transfer student is an ESC grantee from his/her previous school, he/she must submit a clear digital copy of the ESC TRANSFER CERTIFICATE to the Admissions, Aid, and Alumni Affairs Office after enrollment in order to continue the subsidy benefit. You may request for your transfer certificate from your previous school.
– If the transfer student is NOT an ESC grantee, he/she in NOT eligible to apply for an ESC grant anymore.
b. Start of ESC Transfer Certificate Submission: TBA
– Submission of clear digital copy may be done through email at jhs.a4hs@addu.edu.ph
IV. ESC Application for Higher Grade Levels
ESC Application for Higher Grade Levels is not allowed.
V. Claiming of ESC Certificates
a. Grade 10 Completers ESC Certificate – Hard copies may be claimed starting May 6, 2025 at the One-Stop Admissions & Enrollment at the JHS Mini Theater.
You may also request a digital copy of your ESC CERTIFICATE from the Admissions, Aid, and Alumni Affairs Office via email through jhs.a4hs@addu.edu.ph or call (082) 299 2404 local 4326. To request for a hard copy, visit us during office hours.
b. Transfer Certificate (Lower Grade Levels)
Lower grade levels who wish to request an ESC TRANSFER CERTIFICATE may email the Admissions, Aid, and Alumni Affairs Office through jhs.a4hs@addu.edu.ph or call (082) 299 2404 local 4326.
VI. Releasing of ESC Grant
Every school year, the grant amount shall automatically be posted to the grantee’s student account towards the end of the school year or once the school receives the funds for the Department of Education. You may monitor the student’s account via the BASIC ED WEB PORTAL (https://basiced.addu.edu.ph:8077/).
For ESC computations and refund request, you may contact the FINANCE OFFICE at basiced.finance@addu.edu.ph or call 221-2411 local 8217/8278.
VII. Contact Us
For other queries on ESC, please contact the Admissions, Aid and Alumni Affairs Office at jhs.a4hs@addu.edu.ph or call (082) 299 2404 local 4326 during office hours. Keep posted on our website (https://jhs.addu.edu.ph) and Facebook page (https://facebook.com/addujuniorhigh) for announcements.
