ARAL Program, mandated under Republic Act No. 12028, provides
tutorial support for kindergarten to
Grade 10 learners in reding, Mathematics, and Science. It aims to help students catch up grade-level
competencies, particularly those who struggle d with learning loses during the pandemic years.
"Layunin natin sa ARAL na himdi lamang tiyakin na makakahabol ang ating mga mag-aaral na nahuhuli sa
klase (Our goal in the ARAL Program is not only to ensure that students who are falling behind can
catch up)-we are also committed to building stronger foundational skills, because Key Stage 1 is the
most critical stage in every child's development," Deped Secretary Sonny Angara said.
"Kaya't lubos ang pasasalamat natin sa ating mahal na pangulo na tiniyak na maisabatas ang
programang ito (That's why we are deeply greatful to our beloved President for ensuring that this
program was enacted into law)." he added.
Nationwide Implementation
Deped rolled out the program simultaneously nationwide, with members of its Executive Committee (ExeCom) leading activities across different regions. The program will begin with ARAL-Reading in the second quarter of School Year 2025-2026, prioritizing learners who are low, high-emerging, or frustrated readers. Deped has already identified 6.7 million learners-beneficiaries, who will be supported by more than 447,000 tutors and 45,000 school heads. In future phase, ARAL will expand to ARAL Mathematics (Grades 1-10), ARAL-Science (Grade 3-10), and ARAL-Summer Programs.
