The Screening Process

Admission to the PSHS System is through the PSHS System National Competitive Examination (PSHS-NCE). It is a two-step screening given to all qualified elementary students.

The first screening is the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) which will be held on October 13, 2007. It consists of tests in Verbal, Abstract Reasoning and Mathematics.

The second screening is the Science Math Aptitude Test (SMAT) scheduled on December 2007. It consists of tests in Science and Mathematics.

 
Selection Criteria

All graduating elementary pupils for school year 2007-2008 are eligible to apply for the PSHS System NCE Search for Scholars if they:

1. belong to the upper 10% of the graduating class (based on Grade 5 ranking) as certified by their School Principal; or have special aptitude in science and math as supported by report card and letters of recommendation
2. are Filipino citizens with no pending application as immigrants in any foreign country
3. will not be more than 15 years of age by June 2008
4. are in good health and are fit to undergo a rigorous academic program
5. are of good moral character
6. have not taken the PSHS National Competitive Examination.

Requirements for the Application

All applicants must submit the following to the PSHS Registrar's Office in Diliman, or to any Regional PSHS Campuses, or to the DOST offices and Provincial S & T centers:

1. Fully accomplished application form in duplicate copies
2. Two (2) identical recent 1 x 1 ID pictures
3. A Php100.00 non-refundable processing fee

 
Application Forms

The PSHS System NCE application forms are available and may be filed at the following:

• DOST Regional Offices
• DOST Provincial Science & Technology Centers
• PSHS Main Campus
  Agham Road, Diliman, Quezon City
  (+2) 924-0614
• PSHS Ilocos Region Campus
  Poblacion, San Ildefonso, Ilocos Sur
  (+77) 726-4190 to 91
• PSHS Cagayan Valley Campus
  Nueva Vizcaya Science & Technology Compound, Bayombong, Nueva Vizcaya
  (+78) 321-4112
• PSHS Bicol Region Campus
  Brgy. Tagongtong, Goa, Camarines Sur
  (+54) 453-2048 / 453-1463
• PSHS Western Visayas Campus
  Brgy. Bito-on, Jaro District, Iloilo City
  (+33) 329-5644
• PSHS Central Visayas Campus
  Brgy. Talaytay, Argao, Cebu
  (+32) 367-7422
• PSHS Eastern Visayas Campus
  Pawing, Palo, Leyte
  (+53) 524-9230 to 31
• PSHS Southern Mindanao Campus
  Tugbok, Davao City
  (+82) 293-0002 / 293-0004
• PSHS Central Mindanao Campus
  Mindanao Civic Center, Tubod, Lanao del Norte
  (+63) 341-5297 / 341-4109

 
Application

The PSHS System NCE application forms must be accomplished in duplicate (2 copies). Application forms that are incomplete will not be processed. Erasures, alterations, and insertions must be initialized.

The PSHS System NCE application form is NOT FOR SALE. NO RESERVATION FEE is required. Schools with more than one applicant may reproduce the attached application form. The forms can be downloaded here.

 
Application Period

Deadline for filing of applications is on August 15, 2007 August 31, 2007