What is the LRN?
In the Phil. education system, the Learner Reference Number (LRN) is a unique 12-digit number assigned to every student enrolled in formal or non-formal education programs issued by the Department of Education (DepEd) and serves as a permanent identifier for students throughout their basic education journey.
Why do Students Need an LRN?
1. Academic Records: The LRN ensures accurate and continuous documentation of the learner’s academic performance, from Kindergarten to Senior High School.
2. Government Recognition: It is required for students to access government-recognized certifications, such as diplomas and transcripts.
3. Enrollment and Transfers: The LRN streamlines enrollment processes and enables smooth transfers between schools, as records are linked to the LRN in the DepEd system.
Why do Homeschoolers Need It?
1. Homeschool Accreditation: This ensures that homeschoolers are officially recognized in the education system.
2. Participation in Govt Programs: Having an LRN allows homeschoolers to participate in government programs, including national tests (e.g., NAT) and Junior High School Completion or Senior High School certifications.
Challenges for Non-Accredited Homeschoolers:
Students not enrolled in DepEd-accredited homeschool providers will not receive an LRN. This may pose challenges when transitioning to traditional schools or obtaining government-recognized credentials.
These students may need to undergo the Philippine Educational Placement Test (PEPT) to validate their grade level.
How is the LRN Issued?
The LRN is generated within the Learner Information System (LIS) by the DepEd school or program administrator.
Schools, and homeschool providers must input the learner’s complete details (e.g., name, birthdate, address) into the LIS database.
Once registered, the system generates the unique LRN, which becomes the learner’s permanent identifier.
Parents or guardians cannot directly request an LRN from DepEd. It must be issued through a recognized school, homeschool provider, or program.
The LRN is confidential and should not be shared publicly to protect the learner’s identity and records.
How Do Schools Give You the LRN?
1. During Enrollment: When a student enrolls in a DepEd-accredited school or program for the first time, the school administrator enters the student’s information into the Learner Information System (LIS). The LIS generates the LRN, which is then communicated to the school.
2. Notification to Parents/Guardians: Schools usually inform parents or guardians of the assigned LRN by including it in official school documents such as student ID, report cards, certificate of enrollment.
3. For Transferees: If a student transfers schools, the previous school provides the LRN to the new school as part of the learner’s official school records. The LRN remains unchanged regardless of school transfers.
4. For Homeschoolers and ALS Learners: For homeschool students enrolled in DepEd-accredited homeschool providers, the provider assigns the LRN and communicates it to the parents.
NOTE: For Students Without an LRN:
If a student does not yet have an LRN (e.g., homeschooled independently or new entrants to the formal system), they must:
- Enroll in a DepEd-recognized program.
- Take the Philippine Educational Placement Test (PEPT) or undergo another validation process, after which DepEd will assign an LRN.
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