The Philippine Science High School System (PSHS System) is now accepting applicants for the National Competitive Examination (NCE) for school year 2015-2016.

CRITERIA FOR ELIGIBILITY

• a Grade 6 pupil
• belong to the TOP 10% of the batch for SY 2013-2014 with no grade below 80% OR do not belong to the TOP 10% but have a final grade of at least 85% in Science and Math and 80% in all other subjects

• a Filipino citizen with no pending application as immigrant to any foreign country
• born on or after June 1, 2000
• in good health
• of good conduct and behavior
• have not taken the NCE previously

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS:

1. Fully accomplished Application Form in two (2) copies
2. Two (2) identical recent 1x1 ID pictures
3. Non-refundable test fee (Php 100 for private schools, free for public schools)
4. Copy of report card (SY 2013-2014)

SCREENING PROCESS

Only one test will be administered, a scholastic aptitude test (known as National Competitive Examination) which is designed to measure Scientific Ability, Quantitative Ability, Abstract Reasoning, and Verbal Aptitude.  The NCE will be administered on October 4, 2014.

APPLICATION PROCESS

The PSHS NCE Application Form and the accompanying material are not for sale, may be photocopied, and may be downloaded (click here to download).  No reservation fee is required.

Application forms are also available and may be filed at any of the following: PSHS campuses, DOST Regional offices, or Provincial Science and Technology Offices.  Application forms with incomplete information will not be processed.  Erasures, alterations and insertions must be initialed by the applicant.

The Examination Permit(s) will be issued to the applicants upon completion of all documents by the campus where the application was processed.  For applications filed with DOST agencies, the exam permits will be mailed to the applicant, or to the School Principal for distribution to its applicant(s).

In case the exam permits are not received two (2) weeks before the examination day, the applicants should check with the nearest PSHS campus, DOST Regional Office, DOST Provincial Science and Technology Office, or the PSHS System Admissions Office.

Deadline for filing of applications is on August 15, 2014. The NCE is on October 4, 2014.

Don’t miss the chance to study at the Philippines’ premier science high school. Apply now at any DOST regional or field office or at any of the 13 PSHS campuses across the country.

Philippine Science High School - Central Visayas Campus is located in Talaytay, Argao, Cebu

Website: http://cvisc.pshs.edu.ph/
E-mail: cvisc1@yahoo.com
Telephone:  (032) 485 8975 / 513 0962 / 513 0964
Fax: (032) 485 8975