The Enhanced Senior High School (SHS) Work Immersion Program is a vital step in shaping future-ready Filipino learners. With the release of DepEd Memorandum No. 052, s. 2025, the Department of Education is launching a pilot implementation that transforms immersion from a simple requirement into a strategic educational experience. At the core of this process is one essential document: the Learner’s Assent Form.
This form isn’t just procedural—it’s a commitment. It reflects the learner’s full awareness of and agreement to the responsibilities involved in participating in the enhanced work immersion initiative. If you're one of the learners or educators from the selected pilot schools, now is the time to download the official Learner’s Assent Form and fully understand your role in this nationwide educational breakthrough.
📄 What Is the Learner’s Assent Form and Why Does It Matter?
The Learner’s Assent Form is a written declaration that shows the learner's voluntary participation in the Pilot Implementation of the Enhanced SHS Work Immersion Program. More than just a signed paper, this form ensures that every student is informed about what the program entails—from immersion hours to performance expectations—before stepping into the workplace environment.
As detailed in DepEd Memorandum No. 052, s. 2025, the Enhanced Work Immersion Program will be implemented in select schools across Regions I, III, IV-A, IV-B, V, VII, XI, the National Capital Region (NCR), and the Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR). The program covers learners who are placed in industry partner institutions where they are expected to undergo 420 to 640 hours of immersion.
By signing the form, learners agree to:
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Complete all pre-deployment requirements;
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Report to the designated work immersion venue;
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Perform real-world tasks aligned with industry standards;
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Submit a comprehensive portfolio documenting their learning and experience.
According to the Bureau of Curriculum Development – Special Curricular Programs Division, the assent form protects all parties involved and ensures that learners and schools are aligned with national educational objectives.
🧾 What’s Inside the Learner’s Assent Form?
The official Learner’s Assent Form contains critical details that personalize and legitimize the learner’s immersion experience. These include:
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Name of the Learner
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Learner Reference Number (LRN)
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Age and School
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Parent or Parent-substitute’s Name
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Work Immersion Venue
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Title of the Program
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Total Number of Required Hours
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Inclusive Dates
The form also contains signature fields for both the learner and the Work Immersion Teacher or Coordinator, affirming mutual understanding of the immersion program's terms.
This form is only applicable to students from schools included in the DepEd-PCORP Memorandum of Agreement, meaning schools not identified for the pilot run are currently excluded.
🤝 A Shift Toward Real-World Readiness
The Enhanced SHS Work Immersion Program is part of DepEd’s broader effort to improve the employability and life readiness of senior high school graduates. This isn’t a superficial update—it’s a system-level improvement that prioritizes industry-aligned experience over outdated classroom-only methods.
According to DepEd Secretary Sonny Angara, “Today’s learners deserve education that prepares them not just for diplomas but for lifelong careers.” Known for his strong legislative advocacy for education during his time in the Senate, Angara continues to drive reform that emphasizes relevance, skills training, and private sector collaboration.
By centering the student in a professional setting and offering a structured path to performance-based learning, the program also strengthens ties between public education and industry stakeholders, which is key to solving the mismatch between graduate skills and job market needs.
📌 Where to Download the Assent Form
If your school is part of the pilot implementation, you can download the Learner’s Assent Form from your school’s administration office or request a copy from the Work Immersion Coordinator. It may also be available via DepEd regional offices or linked directly in the attachments to DepEd Memorandum No. 052, s. 2025 or CLICK THIS LINK.
Be sure to submit the filled-out form before your scheduled immersion date to avoid delays in your placement.
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