Best Practices and Quality Assurance among Education Service Contracting Secondary Schools in the Philippines

Using a survey research design, this study determined the best practices for school certification and identified areas for improvement among Education Service Contracting (ESC)-participating schools in the core and support areas. It also examined the extent of compliance with Department of Education (DepEd) minimum standards and the Private Education Assistance Committee (PEAC) certification requirements among ESC-participating schools in San Pablo City, Laguna, Philippines. Findings revealed that the schools’ best practices are reflected in their extent of compliance with the certification standards in the areas of Curriculum, Assessment, and Instruction, as well as School Philosophy, Vision, Mission, Goals, and Objectives, as assessed by the Certification Assessment Instrument (CAI) for e-Recertification. The CAI aspects of schools that require improvement to provide quality assurance are the School Budget and Finance, Physical Plant and Instructional Facilities, and Academic Support and Student Development Services. This information would benefit the School Quality Assurance Team/PEAC by providing a better understanding of how they can help private educational institutions maintain quality assurance and ensure recertification in the country. By enhancing the overall quality of education, school certification helps create an environment that nurtures the intellectual and holistic development of students, preparing them for a successful future.