Alternative Learning System Accreditation and Equivalency Test (ALS A&E)

Formerly known as the Nonformal Education A&E Test (NFE A&E), the Alternative Learning System Accreditation and Equivalency Test (ALS A&E) offers examiners certification of learning achievements  equivalent to the elementary or secondary level of the formal school

The Accreditation and Equivalency (A&E) Test is designed to provide learners with a range of alternatives to allow continuity in learning outside the formal school system. It also determines the examinees' skills and inclinations. According to Education Secretary Jesli Lapus, “Passing the test will pave the way for their re-entry to formal schooling or allow them a chance to pursue other productive endeavors.”

The test is a standardized paper and pencil test, with multiple choice questions for approximately 3 ½  hours for the elementary level and longer by an hour for the high school level, as well as a 30-minute composition writing portion for both. It covers the five learning strands: in communication, problem solving and critical thinking, sustainable use of resources and productivity, development of self and sense of community, and expanding one's world vision.

REGISTRATION FOR THE 2010 ALS A&E EXAM STARTS ON MAY 3 The registration for the Department of Education’s Alternative Learning System (DepED - ALS) 2010 Accreditation and Equivalency (A&E) Examination is set to start on May 3 up to June 15, 2010. 

The ALS A&E Test is a national government program that aims to provide an "Education for All,". It is a free paper and pencil test which is designed to measure the competencies of those who have not finished either the formal elementary or secondary education.

Passers of this test are given a certificate/diploma certifying their competencies as comparable to graduates of the formal school system, which makes them qualified to enroll in high school for elementary level passers, and to enroll in any college course for secondary level passers.
Qualified registrants must present any of the following documents on the day of the registration, to wit: original and xerox copies of the following government-issued identification with photo (valid driver's license, valid passport, voter's ID, SSS/GSIS ID, postal ID, NBI clearance or barangay certification with photo stating complete name and date of birth of the prospective registrant); or authenticated birth certificate for school-drop-outs who are not employed and not old enough to acquire the above documents. The test is free, thus no fees are collected during the registration, administration, processing and certification.