Starting School Year 2026 to 2027, DepEd moved from four quarters to three terms (DepEd Order No. 009, s. 2026). For parents, the biggest change is the rhythm: fewer, longer terms, each with its own set of learning competencies and end-of-term assessments.
Term dates
- Term 2: September 16 to December 18, 2026
- Term 3: January 4 to April 8, 2027
Term 1 has already ended. The Christmas break falls between the end of Term 2 and the start of Term 3. Always check your school’s own announcements, since schools may adjust activity dates and DepEd may issue updates.
What changes at home
- Longer terms, bigger tests. Each term covers more topics before the term exam, so steady review matters more than cramming.
- Know the term’s topics. DepEd’s Budget of Work lists the competencies for each term. Our free learning guides summarize them by grade.
- Use breaks well. The Christmas break is a good time to preview Term 3 topics for 15 minutes a day.
Learning guides by grade
Kinder Term 2 · Grade 1 Term 2 · Grade 2 Term 2 · Grade 3 Term 2 · Grade 4 Term 2 · Grade 5 Term 2 · Grade 6 Term 2 · Grade 7 Term 2 · Grade 8 Term 2 · Grade 9 Term 2 · Grade 10 Term 2
Ready-to-print reviewers that follow the new calendar: Term 2 reviewers and Term 3 reviewers.