The Strengthened SHS Program is part of the K to 12 Basic Education Program that enhances the SHS curriculum to better prepare students for higher education, employment, entrepreneurship, or skills development. It aims to align learning outcomes with industry needs and global standards. The Department of Education is strengthening the SHS program, anchored on the following goals:
No, schools may opt to offer only one pathway. They will only offer the subjects and electives for which they have the teachers and appropriate learning resources.
Based on the initial results of the pilot, DepEd shall implement the new curriculum by SY 2026-2027.
Yes. Senior high school students may enroll in any SHS pathway and still pursue their preferred college program. However, choosing a pathway that is aligned or connected to their intended college course provides an advantage, as it helps them build the necessary foundation, knowledge, and skills for their chosen field.
For SY 2026–2027, CIIT SHS will offer the Academic Track with access to TechPro electives through the Doorway Option Students will complete:
This allows students to prepare for higher education while gaining industry-relevant skills.
The Academic Track is designed for students who plan to:
The Doorway Option allows Academic Track students to take selected TechPro (technical-vocational) electives and gain industry-recognized skills. This flexibility is part of the new SHS structure under the Strengthened SHS Program.
Yes. The CIIT SHS offering is now equipped with TechPro subjects.
Example:
All students take five core subjects:
These are streamlined from the previous 15 core subjects to focus on depth and mastery.
Aligned with CIIT’s institutional strengths, CIIT SHS shall offer electives from:
Academic Clusters
TechPro Clusters (Doorway Option)
This is optional but highly recommended for Academic Track students. Work Immersion may range from 320–640 hours, depending on the pathway. Work Immersion is offered in grade 12.
ALL of the following documents must be submitted before a new student can enroll:
Submission of the requirements is done by uploading it to the CIIT Online Admission System (COAST). Make sure to upload a clear scanned copy of the original form of the documents.
The curriculum blends the K–12 Department of Education (DepEd) core subjects with CIIT’s industry created curiculum focused on digital arts, programming, and business tech, depending on the chosen strand.
Students work on actual projects and portfolios that align with real-world industry standards. There is a strong focus overy subject is tied to real-world applications, helping students build impressive portfolios even before college.
CIIT provides access to industry-grade software and equipment — especially important for those taking multimedia arts, animation, or programming tracks. Students work with the same hardware and software used by professionals in the field.
SHS students at CIIT can seamlessly transition to any college program of their choice not only in CIIT College but in the major universities in the Philippines too. Graduates of CIIT SHS gain a strong advantage if they continue with CIIT College’s degree programs in Multimedia Arts, Computer Science, Game Development, and more.
Be mentored by instructors who are active in the industry—artists, developers, and creatives who bring real insights to the classroom.
CIIT SHS Inc. don’t just prepare students for college—we prepare them for life. Whether they dream of becoming digital artists, animators, software engineers, or tech entrepreneurs, CIIT Senior High School helps them take that first bold step toward the future.
CIIT Senior High School classes are structured to provide a comprehensive and engaging learning experience, combining theoretical knowledge with practical application. Typically, classes are managed through the following:
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The following are some requirements that will help students manage their school activities and requirements.
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Art Class Materials | For Creative Industries- Visual Media and Traditional Arts subject 1. Graphite Pencils (6B, 4B, 2B, and HB) 2. Charcoal Pencils (soft, medium and hard) 3. Colored Pencils (one set) 4. Drawing Paper/Sketch Pad (12″x18″) 5. Watercolor – tubes or cakes (one set) 6. Watercolor Paper/watercolor Sketch Pad (200-300 gms, cold-pressed 12″x18″) 7. Erasers 8. Sharpeners 9. Cutters 10. Cutting Mats 11. Triangles and Rulers 12. Poster color set 13. Acrylic Paint set (Tubes) 14. Technical Pen (.03 and .05) 15. Brushes (Pointed, flat, and detail) (Note: Bring graphite pencils and sketch pad on the first day) |
https://www.instructure.com/canvas/en-au
LMS stands for Learning Management System. A learning management system is a software application for the administration, documentation, tracking, reporting, automation and delivery of educational courses, training programs, or learning and development programs. The learning management system concept emerged directly from e-Learning. (Wikipedia)
Canvas is the LMS that CIIT uses as its online learning platform to organize all the digital tools and academic content it has for both faculty and students.
https://gsuite.google.com.ph/intl/en_ph/features/
G Suite is a suite of cloud computing, productivity, and collaboration tools, software, and products developed by Google Cloud (Wikipedia). It is the main productivity and collaboration tool used in CIIT by the staff, faculty, and students. It includes video conferencing, documents, sheets, slides, forms, email, calendar, file storage, apps, and sites which may be accessed on any device and from anywhere there is internet access.
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https://www.adobe.com/sea/creativecloud.html
Adobe Creative Cloud is a set of applications and services from Adobe Inc. that gives subscribers access to a collection of software used for graphic design, video editing, web development, and photography, along with a set of mobile applications and also some optional cloud services. (Wikipedia) Students across all strands use this tool for their various subjects and projects.
Toonboom Harmony and Storyboard Pro is an industry-grade software used in animation production and storyboarding by students in the Animation strand.
https://www.autodesk.com/company
Autodesk refers to either Maya or 3DSMax which are software used for 3D design, engineering, and digital entertainment. Maya is 3D computer animation software with powerful modeling, rendering, simulation, texturing, and animation tools for artists, modelers, and animators. (www.autodesk.com)Autodesk 3ds Max is a professional 3D computer graphics program for making 3D animations, models, games, and images. (Wikipedia).
Students across all strands have access to this software depending on the subject they are taking or the project they are working on.
Unity is a cross-platform game engine. Programming students use Unity 3D to create both 2D and 3D games.
http://www.edusuite.asia/ / https://ciit-shs.edusuite.asia/login
Edusuite is the school management system used by CIIT to process and store student information related to enrollment, payments, and grades among others. Parents will be notified of their school balances (if any) and will be able to view their child’s report cards using this system.
After enrollment, the school will automatically create an account in G Suite, Canvas, Adobe, ToonBoom, Unity & Autodesk for the enrolled students.
Yes, as long as the Mac specs meet the requirements of the software, it will run.
An email may be sent to it.help@ciit.edu.ph for assistance in the specs of a computer or laptop and any other related gadgets, programs, and accessories to be used by the student in order to fully maximize their learning. However, purchasing a computer shall be a personal decision of the student and parent. We do not provide any suppliers.
The Library, Student Formation, Guidance and Counseling, and Clinic teams provide support services to faculty, students, and parents. Scheduled consultation can be availed by accessing the scheduler provided in the SHS Students Dashboard.
The Guidance Counselor is open for counseling schedule by accessing the CIIT SHS Dashboard.
Out-of-school activities may depend on the subject’s required competencies. It shall be noted that students need to submit a waiver signed by their parents allowing them to participate in out-of-school activities.
Yes, the reservation fee of five thousand pesos (P 5,000.00) for incoming G11 will be deducted from the tuition fee upon payment. Before payment of the tuition fee, reach out to Finance either through email or phone call to determine the total amount to pay, less the reservation fe,e to avoid overpayment.
CIIT has two regular (2) payment options available to all students. (1) Full payment, which has a 5% discount on tuition fees only; and, (2) installment payment option as follows:
CIIT only accepts contactless payment. We generally recommend paying through Dragonpay as it automatically integrates with Edusuite and thus, it easily captures your payment. Dragonpay will provide you with the flexibility of your preferred payment options, such as e-wallets, credit card payments, online banking, bayad centers, etc. You may download the Dragonpay apps and enjoy a seamless payment experience. More information, including instructions for payment can be found here: SHS_Payment How To_Jan2024
Yes, all payments will be issued an Official Receipt. To request a scanned copy of the official receipt or to arrange for it to be picked up, please email and raise a ticket to shs.financehelp@ciit.edu.ph.
SHS voucher grantees are welcome and recognized. We apply for the payment once the proceeds of the voucher are remitted into the account of CIIT. Until such time, parents are advised to meet their obligations for the payment deadlines. There is no guarantee for a timeline on when the Government usually remits the funds to each school, but based on experience, it is possible to receive it as early as December or as late as March. Whatever overpayments will be realized may be refunded or passed on to the next school year.
For the ESC grantee, if the student came from a public school, the voucher amount is Php22,500.00; and if the student came from a private school, the voucher amount is Php18,000.00.
If the student came from a public school, there is no need to submit a certificate. A copy of the student’s ID from the previous school, where the LRN is indicated, may be submitted.
If the student came from a private school, the student should coordinate with the previous school for the ESC certificate and submit it to the CIIT Registrar. Alternatively, the parent/guardian may apply directly to DepEd and get the certificate, then they should submit the documents to the CIIT Registrar.
Affordable CIIT education in the current crisis where unemployment is at its highest, is something we aspire for all of our students. The following are the payment plans we offer:
Fee | Description |
Registration Fee | Covers the Admissions and Registrar services, which include, among others, all aspects of registration and enrollment, records of collections and payment, and the proper administration of students’ records and grades with the use of Edusuite, a third-party School Management System. |
Guidance Fee | Guidance Fee is maintained in full as these services still continue to run and support students with the different programs to be given to the students for their mental, physical, and emotional well-being that will play a critical role in our “new normal.” |
Technology Fee | Covers IT infrastructure and services which are needed more than ever in an online distance learning setup. |
Medical Fee | This fee covers the health and safety-related initiatives and measures including prevention protocols and health monitoring for skeletal Faculty and Staff working on campus and in accordance with government regulations. The Medical Team will also still be available for consultation by our Faculty and Students for any health-related concerns. |
Student Insurance | Student Insurance is government-mandated and students are covered for medical reimbursements in accidents. |
Energy Fee * | The energy fee is for the upkeep and use of systems and other support services running in the school building regardless if there are people on-site or not. |
Cultural Fee | This fee is for the implementation of supplemental activities, which promote customs and culture such as Buwan ng Wika, UN week, and similar events. |
Library Fee | This covers the minimum maintenance and upkeep of the Library services including online resources for both faculty and students and the online library portal. |
Student Council Fee | This fee covers the various programs of the Student Council which will continue despite the online learning program. |
Curriculum Development Fee | This fee is for the continuous training, research, and development of faculty members to ensure effective delivery of their tasks and responsibilities to the school, students, and parents. |
Student Publication | This covers the publication of the school newsletter and other related activities. |
Environmental Fee * | This covers garbage disposal and collection, and other related government-mandated building maintenance activities and taxes that ensure proper hygiene and upkeep of the facility. |
Specialization Tool | This covers all software licenses used by all students across their specialization subjects. |
Laboratory Fee * | This accounts for the maintenance and upkeep of the computer laboratory equipment and facilities. |
LMS | This covers the learning management system, which is the backbone of the online distance learning experience and the software we use is Canvas which is used by top educational institutions both locally and abroad. |
Communication Fee | Covers expenses related to communication-related services, platforms, and subscriptions to disseminate information across the organization, to the students, and to the parents. |
Internet Fee | Covers the upkeep of internet subscriptions maintained in the campus for the proper administration and access to both the local network and online services and software. |
Facilities and Other Services * | Facilities and Other Fees are still maintained to be able to run a skeletal housekeeping crew for general facilities maintenance. Security services also continue to operate on campus. |
Sanitary Fee * | Sanitation and Housekeeping Fee is still maintained but at a minimum to be able to run a skeletal housekeeping crew for cleaning and upkeep. |
Administration Fee | Administration fee covers the management of all plans, and programs, including legal, accounting, infrastructure, technology, and other related costs and services in implementing the learning continuity plan of the school. |
Provision for Toon Boom (Animation) | Covers the use of the software Toon Boom Harmony and Storyboard Pro by Animation students. This is the software used by most industry practitioners. |
Graduation Fee | Covers graduation-related expenses which include pictorial, yearbook, medals, and other expenses related to the Commencement ceremony. |
Note: Fees related to direct use of the physical facilities are marked with an asterisk (*). The said expenditures relating to these fees were discounted in the first semester. They will be further discounted in the second semester if the school continues to operate on a purely virtual set-up. | |
Tuition and miscellaneous fees are the lifeblood of each school. These enable the institution to sustain its operations and deliver on its obligations not only to students but to all stakeholders who enable the school to operate at the standard it has set.
Yes. There are books and school uniforms that will be provided and that you can purchase via CIIT SHOPIFY STORE starting in July. Books are available for purchase in set/bulk only. We are recommending one direct book reference for some core and applied subjects in order for students to be guided by the many concepts they will learn in SHS. However, parents have the option to purchase outside of CIIT should they wish to do that.
Sample School Uniform available in CIIT:
No, the school recommends the use of the software licenses provided by CIIT for standardization and ease of class administration. The versions that CIIT issues and the version you currently have may be different. In addition, the fees paid for the school’s software licenses are bundled and will be difficult to itemize if the purpose is to lessen the cost of school fees. The fees paid for this software are drastically lower compared to purchasing it directly from the website of the vendors under a Student Rate.
For Admissions and Enrollment-related concerns, you may contact your Admissions officer or send an email to admissions@ciit.edu.ph.
For Student Records-related concerns, you may email registrar@ciit.edu.ph.
For Finance-related concerns, you email and raise a ticket to shs.financehelp@ciit.edu.ph.
For Senior High-related questions, you may email ciit.shs@ciit.edu.ph.
Thank you and we look forward to having you join us this school year!
CIIT SHS Inc.
