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Philippine Science High School System (PSHSS)

Since it's inception, the PSHSS continues to pursue its vision to develop Filipino science scholars with
scientific minds and passion for excellence. PSHSS students have proven to be a beacon of excellence,
courage, and hope for the country. They have brought honor to the Philippines through their exemplary
achievements in various international competitions and research to pursue degrees in science and
technology at various colleges and universities locally or abroad.

Special Science Elementary Schools (SSES) Project

The Special Science Elementary Schools (SSES) Project is in pursuance to DepEd Order No. 73 s. 2008,
and DepEd Order No. 51 s. 2010. This project started in June 2007 with 57 identified elementary schools
that participated or were identified as a elementary schools in the country. Since it's inception, the
number have grown to more than 60 schools nationwide and this is now it's sixth year of
implementation.

The SSES Project aims to develop Filipino children equipped with scientific and technological knowledge,
skills, and values. It's mission is to:

 provide a learning environment to science -inclined children through a special curriculum that
recognizes the multiple intelligence of the learners;
 promote the development of lifelong learning skills; and
 foster the holistic development of the learners.

The subject Science and Health is taught in Grade I with a longer time compared to other subjects: 70
minutes for Grade I to III and 80 minutes for Grade IV to Vi.

The curriculum also utilizes different instructional approaches that address the learning styles and needs
of the learners like the use of investigatory projects.

Quezon City Regional Science High School

The school was established on September 17, 1967. Originally it was named Quezon City Science High
School. It was turned into a regional science high school for the National Capital Region in 1999. The
school was a product of a draw to establish a special science schools for talented students in science and
mathematics. The focus of the curriculum is on science and technology. The school still reaches the basic
education coursed prescribed by the Department of Education ( DepEd) for secondary education.
However, there are additional subjects in science and technology that students should take. The school
envisions to serve as a venue in providing maximum opportunities for science - gifted students to
develop spirit of inquiry and creativity. The school is well supported by the local government unit and
by the Parents and Teachers Association (PTA). The school is under the Department of Education.

Manila Science High School


The school was established on October 1, 1963 as the Manila Science High School ( MSHS). It is the first
science schools in the Philippines. The organization and curriculum of the school puts more emphasis on
science and mathematics. MSHS aims to produce scientist with souls. In order to do this , humanities
courses and other electives are included in their curriculum students are also encourage to participate in
various extracurricular activities. The school administers an entrance exam , the Manilla Science High
School Admission Test( MSAT), for students who wish to enroll. The MSAT has four parts: aptitude test
in science, aptitude test in mathematics, problem solving test in science, problem solving test in
mathematics and proficiency test in English. The school prides itself from producing outstanding alumni
and for winning various national competitions.

Central Visayan Institution Foundation

It is the home and pioneer og the prominent school based innovation known as the Dynamic Learning
Program( DLP) . The DLP is a synthesis of classical and modern pedagogical theories adaptedto foster
the highest level of learning , creativity and productivity l.

The school takes pride in the Research Center for Theoritical Physics(RCTP) established in 1992, which
organizes smalls international workshops to foster the informal but intense exchange of ideas and
perspectives on outstanding problems in physics and mathematics.

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Special science high schools in the Philippines, such as Quezon City Regional Science High School and Manila Science High School, differ from regular high schools by placing a significant emphasis on science and mathematics in their curriculum, offering additional science subjects, and incorporating rigorous entrance exams. They aim to develop students' inquiry, creativity, and scientific thinking beyond the basic education prescribed by the Department of Education .

Manila Science High School has maintained its status as a leading science institution by emphasizing both science and mathematics in its curriculum while integrating humanities courses and fostering extracurricular engagement. The school consistently produces outstanding alumni, which reinforces its reputation for excellence .

Manila Science High School balances a strong focus on science by incorporating humanities courses and other electives into its curriculum, alongside encouraging student participation in various extracurricular activities. This approach aims to produce scientists with well-rounded qualities, blending scientific rigor with creativity and social awareness .

The Manila Science High School Admission Test (MSAT) evaluates prospective students through four components: an aptitude test in science, an aptitude test in mathematics, a problem-solving test in science, a problem-solving test in mathematics, and a proficiency test in English. This comprehensive testing approach assesses both the academic capabilities and problem-solving skills of applicants .

The Special Science Elementary Schools (SSES) Project's curriculum includes extended Science and Health classes—with 70 minutes in Grades I to III and 80 minutes in Grades IV to VI—and employs diverse instructional methods like investigatory projects. These features are tailored to science-inclined children, accommodating their learning styles and fostering lifelong learning and holistic development .

Local government units and the Parents and Teachers Association (PTA) play essential roles in supporting Quezon City Regional Science High School by providing necessary resources and creating a conducive environment for talented students to develop their inquiry and creativity in science .

The Research Center for Theoretical Physics (RCTP) at the Central Visayan Institution Foundation enhances the academic environment by organizing international workshops that promote informal but intense exchanges of ideas on complex physics and mathematics problems. Such activities facilitate advanced research discussions and collaborations, elevating the institution's academic profile .

The Quezon City Regional Science High School aims to serve as a venue for science-gifted students to develop a spirit of inquiry and creativity. It achieves these goals by providing a comprehensive curriculum focused on science and technology, supported by additional resources and subjects to maximize the educational opportunities for talented students .

The Dynamic Learning Program (DLP) at the Central Visayan Institution Foundation represents an educational innovation by synthesizing classical and modern pedagogical theories to enhance learning, creativity, and productivity. This program highlights the importance of adapting educational strategies to meet contemporary challenges in science and mathematics education .

The Philippine Science High School System (PSHSS) has contributed significantly to the development of scientific minds in the Philippines by nurturing Filipino science scholars to excel in international competitions and research. This system provides opportunities for students to pursue higher education in science and technology, supporting their development in these fields both locally and abroad .

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