1. The Department of Education (DepEd) adopts the enclosed Implementing  Guidelines on the Conduct of Remedial and Advancement Classes During Summer for the K to 12 Basic Education Program.  This is in line with the implementation of Republic Act No. 10533 otherwise known as the Enhanced Basic Education Act of 2013.

2. This will be implemented effective School Year 2017-2018 in both public and private elementary and secondary schools nationwide.  However, private schools are allowed to make necessary adjustment in accordance with their context/situation, subject to the approval of their respective schools division superintendent.

3. The conduct of remedial and advancement classes during summer shall start every 2nd Monday of April and shall end after the completion of the six-week period that may include Saturdays.

4. All existing Orders and Memoranda, which are inconsistent with this Order are rescinded.   This policy will remain in force and in effect unless sooner repealed, amended or rescinded.

5. Immediate dissemination of and strict compliance with this Order is directed.

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