The Alternative Learning System or ALS is a parallel learning system in the Philippines that provides a practical option to the existing formal instruction. When one does not have or cannot access formal education in schools, ALS is an alternate or substitute. ALS includes both the non-formal and informal sources of knowledge and skills.

There are two major programs on ALS that are being implemented by the Department of Education, through the Bureau of Alternative Learning System (BALS). One is the Basic Literacy Program and the other is the Continuing Education Program – Accreditation and Equivalency (A&E). Both programs are modular and flexible. This means that learning can take place anytime and any place, depending on the convenience and availability of the learners.

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The Indigenous People’s Education (IPEd) Program is DepEd’s response to the right of Indigenous Peoples (IP) to basic education that is responsive to their context, respects their identities, and promotes their indigenous knowledge, skills, and other aspects of their cultural heritage. Additionally, the IPEd Program supports the realization of the K to 12 Basic Education Curriculum, which subscribes to standards and principles that are: inclusive, culture-sensitive, and flexible enough to enable and allow schools to localize, indigenize, and enhance based on the community’s educational and social context.

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SNEd, or Special Needs Education, refers to programs and services provided by the Department of Education (DepEd) in the Philippines aimed at supporting students with special needs. This includes academic interventions, curriculum adaptations, learning resource support, and career guidance counseling programs to ensure inclusive education for all learners. The SNEd program is designed to enhance the educational experience of students with disabilities and other special needs, providing them with the necessary resources and support.

Madrasah Education Program (MEP) aims to provide Muslim learners with appropriate and relevant educational opportunities while recognizing their cultural context and unique purposes for participating in the Program offerings and integrate content and competencies which are relevant and of interest to Muslim learners.