Deped Class Program Free Template 2026

DepEd Class Program Template 2026: Free Download for SY 2026–2027 (MATATAG & Three-Term Ready)

If you’re a Filipino teacher scrambling to prepare your classroom for the incoming school year, you are definitely not alone. Between the rollout of the MATATAG Curriculum, the brand-new Three-Term School Calendar, and the usual mountain of paperwork that greets every June, finding the right DepEd class program template for 2026 can feel like searching for a needle in a haystack.

Good news: you can download the files for free right here. No sign-up walls, no hidden fees — just clean, editable, DepEd-aligned class program templates ready for SY 2026–2027.

But before you scroll straight to the download, take five minutes to read through this guide. It will save you from making common formatting mistakes that get teachers called back to the principal’s office for revisions. Let’s dive in.

What Is a DepEd Class Program Template — and Why Does It Matter?

A class program (sometimes called a class schedule or daily time table) is the official document that maps out every subject, time slot, and activity in a classroom’s school day. It is a required school form that must be:

Submitted to the school head before the school year begins
Posted visibly inside the classroom
Aligned with the prescribed time allotments per grade level and subject area
Updated whenever there are official curriculum or calendar changes from DepEd

It sounds simple — and in theory, it is. But the class program is actually one of the most scrutinized documents during a school monitoring visit. Auditors from the Division Office check whether actual classroom time matches the program on record, whether all required subjects are included, and whether time allotments comply with the current DepEd order.

That is why using an officially aligned, updated template is non-negotiable.

Big Changes for SY 2026–2027: What Every Teacher Must Know First

Before downloading any template, you need to understand the two major policy changes that affect how class programs are structured this year. Using an outdated template from 2024 or early 2025 will put you out of compliance.

The Three-Term School Calendar (DepEd Order No. 9, s. 2026)

The Department of Education officially introduced the Three-Term School Calendar for School Year 2026–2027 through DepEd Order No. 009, s. 2026. This reform aims to improve instructional time, enhance learning continuity, reduce teacher workload, and support academic recovery under the ARAL Program. The new structure replaces the traditional four-quarter system with three longer academic terms, each composed of an Instructional Block and an End-of-Term Block.

The SY 2026–2027 will formally open on Monday, June 8, 2026, and end on Thursday, April 8, 2027, consisting of 201 class days.

Here’s what the three-term structure looks like at a glance:

Term	Period	Key Features
Term 1	June – September 2026	Instructional Block + End-of-Term Block
Term 2	October 2026 – January 2027	Instructional Block + End-of-Term Block
Term 3	February – April 2027	Instructional Block + End-of-Term Block

Why does this matter for your class program? Because the term structure determines how you schedule remediation periods, end-of-term assessments, and learning activity slots. A class program built on a four-quarter assumption will not reflect the correct structure.

The Expanded MATATAG Curriculum Rollout

The MATATAG Curriculum is implemented by phase. Grades 6, 9, and 10 are scheduled to transition to the MATATAG Curriculum in SY 2026–2027, following the Kindergarten, Grades 1, 4, and 7 cohort (SY 2024–2025) and the Grades 2, 3, 5, and 8 cohort (SY 2025–2026).

This means class program templates must now reflect MATATAG-prescribed subject offerings and time allotments for these newly transitioning grade levels, while remaining consistent for those already on the curriculum.

DepEd Class Program Template 2026: Key Grade Level Breakdown

Below is a comprehensive overview of time allotments per grade level as prescribed under the MATATAG Curriculum (DepEd Order No. 10, s. 2024). Use this as your guide when filling in your class program template.

Elementary Level (Grades 1–6)

Subject Area	Grade 1–3 (Minutes/Day)	Grade 4–6 (Minutes/Day)
Filipino	50	50
English	50	50
Mathematics	50	50
Science	—	50
Araling Panlipunan	40	40
MAPEH	40	40
EPP / TLE	—	40
Values Education	30	30
Mother Tongue (Gr. 1–3)	40	—
Homeroom Guidance	20	20
Reading / Catch-Up Time	30	30

Note: Time allotments are approximate and may be adjusted based on local school scheduling needs, provided they do not fall below DepEd-prescribed minimum minutes per subject.

Junior High School (Grades 7–10)

Subject Area	Time Allotment
Filipino	4 hours/week
English	4 hours/week
Mathematics	4 hours/week
Science	4 hours/week
Araling Panlipunan	3 hours/week
MAPEH	3 hours/week
TLE / TVL	3 hours/week
Values Education (EsP)	2 hours/week
Homeroom Guidance	1 hour/week

Senior High School (Grades 11–12)

Senior High class programs follow the strand-specific track framework (STEM, ABM, HUMSS, GAS, TVL, Sports, Arts and Design) for Grade 12. The new strengthened SHS curriculum for Grade 11. Core subjects remain consistent across strands, while Applied, elective and Specialized subjects vary. Separate SHS class program templates are available per strand.

Free Download: DepEd Class Program Templates for SY 2026–2027

Key Stage 1

Deped Class Program Kindergarten

Deped Class Program Grade 1

Deped Class Program Grade 2

Deped Class Program Grade 3

Key Stage 2

Deped Class Program Grade 4

Deped Class Program Grade 5

Deped Class Program Grade 6

Key Stage 3

Deped Class Program Grade 7

Deped Class Program Grade 8

Deped Class Program Grade 9

Deped Class Program Grade 10

Key Stage 4

Deped Class Program Grade 11

Deped Class Program Grade 12

Great news — all templates listed below are 100% free to download. No account needed. Just click the link for your grade level and start editing right away.

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What Should Be in Your DepEd Class Program Template?

Whether you’re a new teacher filling one out for the first time or a veteran who just needs a refresher, here are the essential fields every class program must include:

School Name and School ID
School Year (SY 2026–2027)
Grade Level and Section
Name of Adviser / Subject Teacher
Time Slots — listed in 30- to 60-minute blocks, starting from flag ceremony to dismissal
Subject/Learning Area per Time Slot
Name of Subject Teacher per slot (especially for departmentalized classes)
Lunch Break and Recess Slots — these must be clearly marked and compliant with DepEd’s wellness break policies
Homeroom Guidance Period
Catch-Up Friday / ARAL Remediation slot (required under the ARAL Program)
Date Prepared and Date Approved
Signature of School Head

How to Fill In the DepEd Class Program Template: Step-by-Step

Filling out the class program is straightforward — but the devil is in the details. Here is a practical walkthrough:

Step 1: Start With the Official Time

Most Philippine public schools begin the morning program at 7:30 AM with the flag ceremony. Your time slots should begin there. If your school has a staggered schedule (common in urban schools with large populations), coordinate with your school head to confirm your section’s assigned time block.

Step 2: Block Off Non-Negotiables First

Before filling in subjects, mark the following time slots first:

Flag ceremony (7:30–7:45 AM)
Recess break (typically 10:00–10:20 AM for elementary)
Lunch break (12:00–1:00 PM for most schools)
Dismissal time (based on grade level)

These are your anchors. Everything else gets scheduled around them.

Step 3: Assign Subjects According to Prescribed Time Allotments

Refer to the grade-level table above and your school’s master schedule. Fill in subjects one by one, making sure that:

No subject falls below its minimum prescribed time
MATATAG core subjects are all accounted for
Catch-Up Friday / Homeroom Guidance is properly scheduled

Step 4: Indicate the Teacher Handling Each Subject

For self-contained classrooms (typically Grades 1–3), this will mostly be the class adviser. For departmentalized setups, ensure each subject teacher’s name is correctly listed with their corresponding timeslot.

Step 5: Get It Approved

Submit the completed template to your School Head for review and signature before the opening day. Keep a digital copy for your records.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is the DepEd class program template for 2026 different from the 2025 version? Yes. The most significant change is the shift to the Three-Term School Calendar under DepEd Order No. 9, s. 2026. Class programs must now reflect the three-term structure, including the End-of-Term blocks. Additionally, newly MATATAG-aligned grade levels (6, 9, 10) require updated subject offerings.

Q: Can private schools use the same class program template? Private schools that are DepEd-recognized and follow the K–12 curriculum can use the same template as a reference, but they may have slight variations in their time allotments. It’s best to coordinate with your school’s academic director.

Q: What format are the downloadable templates in? The templates are available in editable Microsoft Word (.docx) and Microsoft Excel (.xlsx) formats, making them easy to customize for your specific school, grade level, and section.

Q: Do I need a separate class program for Catch-Up Fridays? No. Catch-Up Friday should be reflected as a scheduled period within your regular class program, typically on Friday afternoons. It does not require a separate document.

Q: What is the ARAL Program and should it appear in the class program? The ARAL Program (Academic Recovery and Learning) is DepEd’s initiative designed to address reading and numeracy gaps based on CRLA (Comprehensive Rapid Literacy Assessment) data. It is a core component of the 2026 academic framework. Schools are encouraged to integrate ARAL remediation periods visibly within the class program.

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