ADMISSIONS

Admission Requirements

School Year 2026–2027 · School of Saint Matthias, Inc.

I. General Requirements — All Applicants

Document Details & Remarks
2×2 Recent ID Photos Colored, white background, taken within the last 3 months; full name written at the back
PSA Birth Certificate (Original & Photocopy) Clear, certified copy issued by the Philippine Statistics Authority; must show complete name, birth details, and parent information
Form 138 / Report Card Original copy with school seal, signature of Principal, and updated grades; must show good standing and promotion eligibility
Completed Application Form Available at the Registrar's Office; all fields must be filled out and signed by parent/guardian

II. New Students

Requirement Description
General Documents (Table I) All documents listed above must be submitted
Certificate of Good Moral Character From previous school — if applicable
Additional Assessment May include placement test or interview as determined by the Admissions Committee

III. Transferee Students

Requirement Description
General Documents (Table I) All documents listed above — mandatory submission
Certificate of Good Moral Character Required — issued by previous school within the last 3 months
Certificate of Eligibility to Transfer Official transfer credential from the former school
Learner Reference Number (LRN) Must be indicated on Form 138 or transfer documents
Academic Evaluation Interview and/or placement examination may be required for proper grade-level placement
Other Clearances Financial clearance or certification of no accountability from previous school — if applicable

IV. ESC & SHS Voucher Program Beneficiaries

Document Details
ESC Certificate / Certification Original certificate issued by the previous school or PEAC — if transferring under ESC Program
SHS Voucher Certification Proof of eligibility under the DepEd Senior High School Voucher Program
Proof of Family Income Income Tax Return (ITR), Certificate of Tax Exemption, or Certificate of Indigency — as required by the program
Additional Forms Program-specific forms to be accomplished at the Registrar's Office

V. Returning / Continuing Students

Requirement Description
Registration Form Issued upon verification of previous records
Academic Clearance Completed requirements from the preceding school year
Financial Clearance Settlement of outstanding accounts — if any
Updated Information Sheet For changes in address, contact persons, or other details

VI. Document Submission Guidelines

Guideline Details
Original vs. Photocopy Present original documents for verification; submit clear photocopies. Originals will be returned after verification.
Completeness Incomplete documents will not be processed. Applicants will be notified of missing items and given a deadline for submission.
Accuracy & Truthfulness All information must be true and correct. Falsification of documents is grounds for denial or cancellation of enrollment.
Language Documents in foreign languages must be accompanied by an official English translation.
Deadlines All requirements must be submitted within the announced enrollment period. Pending documents must be completed on or before the deadline indicated.
Confidentiality Submitted documents are kept confidential and used solely for enrollment and record-keeping purposes.

VII. Pending Requirements Policy

Condition Remarks
Temporary Enrollment Applicants with minor missing documents may be recorded as Temporarily Enrolled with a written checklist and deadline.
Deadline Compliance Failure to complete pending requirements by the deadline may result in:
• Non-issuance of grades
• Withholding of clearance
• Cancellation of enrollment
Extension Requests Must be submitted in writing by parent/guardian before the deadline. Approval is at the discretion of the Principal or Registrar.

VIII. Where to Submit

Office Details
Registrar's Office Main processing office for all admission documents
Office Hours Monday to Friday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday: 8:00 AM – 12:00 NN
(Except holidays)
Contact School of Saint Matthias — Registrar's Office
Ilagan, Isabela, Cagayan Valley