Senior High · Philippines
GAS — the flexible strand, and what replaced it
GAS (General Academic Strand) was for students who didn't want to commit to STEM, ABM or HUMSS yet. Under the Strengthened SHS Curriculum there's no GAS; students in the Academic track build their own mix of electives instead.
Where it can lead
- Students still choosing a college degree
- Liberal arts and general programs
- Students who want to keep several college options open
Entrance tests to plan for
If you're keeping your options open, you'll likely apply to several schools. Each entrance test has its own format and dates, so list them early and review for all the subtests.
The SHS curriculum has changed
From School Year 2026–2027, students entering Grade 11 follow DepEd's Strengthened Senior High School Curriculum: two tracks — Academic and Technical-Professional (TechPro) — with elective clusters in place of the old STEM, ABM, HUMSS and GAS strands. Students already in Grade 12 finish under the strand system. Schools only offer the tracks and electives they have teachers for, so check with yours.
Source: DepEd Memorandum No. 012, s. 2026.
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What can the GAS Strand lead to in college?
Students still choosing a college degree; Liberal arts and general programs; Students who want to keep several college options open.
Which entrance tests should I plan for?
If you're keeping your options open, you'll likely apply to several schools. Each entrance test has its own format and dates, so list them early and review for all the subtests. Tests to look at: UPCAT, ACET, USTET, DLSU (DCAT).
Are SHS strands still offered?
From School Year 2026–2027, students entering Grade 11 follow DepEd's Strengthened Senior High School Curriculum: two tracks — Academic and Technical-Professional (TechPro) — with elective clusters in place of the old STEM, ABM, HUMSS and GAS strands. Students already in Grade 12 finish under the strand system. Schools only offer the tracks and electives they have teachers for, so check with yours. (DepEd Memorandum No. 012, s. 2026)
Does Super Tutor have SHS or strand courses?
No. Super Tutor reviews for college entrance, civil service and PRC board exams — not SHS subjects.
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