Elementary school

Elementary school, is the first part of the educational system, and it includes the first six years of compulsory education (Grades 1-6) after compolsory pre-school education called Kindergarten.

In public schools, the core/major subjects that were introduced starting in Grade 1 include Mathematics, Filipino, and Araling Panlipunan (this subject is synonymous to Social Studies). 

English is only introduced after the second semester of Grade 1. Science is only introduced starting Grade 3. Other major subjects then include Music, Arts, Physical Education, and Health, Technology and Livelihood Education).