SOCCSKSARGEN - Apply for School Accreditation by Bureau of Immigration

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Procedure

This procedure explains various ways to Apply for School Accreditation by Bureau of Immigration in SOCCSKSARGEN.


A learning institution as a regular school or an English (ESL) school can accept foreign students, if it is granted license from Bureau of Immigration. The institution must apply for School Accreditation by Bureau of Immigration to get the license (clearance). To do it, please follow these steps:

• Prepare the requirements:
  
  • BI FORM - School Accreditation - Form
  • Securitites and Exchange Commission (SEC) Registration/Articles of Incorporation/By-Laws for a private institution, Or Charter for State Universities and Colleges;
  • Certificate of Accreditation issued by Federation of Accrediting Agencies of the SOCCSKSARGEN (FAAP);
  • Commission on Higher Education (CHED)/Department of Education (DepEd)/Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) accredited courses and program;
  • Information Bulletin;
  • Faculty Profile; and
  • Pictures of buildings, laboratories and libraries.
    
    
• Submit your application:
  • Visit the Bureau of Immigration Main Office googlemap link
  • If you did not fully understand about the required documents, you can get help from the Public Information and Assistance Unit (PIAU) at BI G/F Main Office.
  • You can submit the required documents for pre-screening to the Central Receiving Unit (CRU). Please follow all of officer’s guiding to fill out the application form and submit the required documents.
  • The Bureau shall conduct an inspection of the school/leaning institution and shall verify all credentials submitted thereof. Once the application is approved, pay the corresponding fees. This fee will depend on the institution is a regular school or an English (ESL) school.

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Required Documents

• Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Registration/Articles of Incorporation/By-Laws for a private institution, Or Charter for State Universities and Colleges;
• Certificate of Accreditation issued by Federation of Accrediting Agencies of the Philippines (FAAP).
• Commission on Higher Education (CHED)/Department of Education (DepEd)/Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) accredited courses and program.
• Information Bulletin.
• Faculty Profile; and
• Pictures of buildings, laboratories and libraries.

Note: Please have your documents arranged in the order as listed on the Checklist of Documentary Requirements and compiled in a legal size (8½ x 14 in.) folder. Your application or petition will not be accepted if you will not follow the prescribed arrangement. To know more download the BI Form - School Accreditation

Office Locations & Contacts

Bureau of Immigration Main Office
Magallanes Drive, Intramuros, Manila
Trunkline: 465-2400

Bureau of Immigration National Operations Center (BINOC)
Local Nos. 213, 224, 226
Direct Line: 524-3769, 523-5081
Facsimile:523-6615

COTABATO IMMIGRATION DISTRICT OFFICE
Phone: (064) 421-4058
Fax: (064) 421-4058
Office Address:
9th Door, 2nd Floor, Alnor Complex,
Sinsuat Avenue, Cotabato City 9600

GENERAL SANTOS IMMIGRATION FIELD OFFICE
Phone: (083) 302-3442
Fax: (083) 302-3442
Office Address:
Ground Floor, Robinsons Place,
J. Catolico Sr. Avenue,
Barangay Lagao,
General Santos City

GLAN IMMIGRATION FIELD OFFICE
Phone: (083) 262-1013
Fax: (083) 262-1013
Office Address:
CIQS-OSAC Building, Port of Glan, Saranggani Province

Eligibility

A learning institution as a regular school or an English (ESL) school want to get the license to accept foreign students.

Fees

Regular schools:

• Accreditation Fee: Php10010
• Express Fee: Php500
• Total: Php10510
  
  

English (ESL) Schools:

• Accreditation Fee: Php50010
• Express Fee: Php500
• Total: Php50510

Note: Fees are updated as of 06 March 2014 and may change without prior notice.

Validity

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e.g. Birth Certificate Valid Forever

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Processing Time

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Instructions

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Required Information

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1. Date of Birth.
2. City or County of Birth.

Need for the Document

An important way a school can show that it offers quality education is to become accredited.

Following are the procedures on how to apply for school accreditation by Bureau of Immigration.

Information which might help

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Other uses of the Document/Certificate

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External Links

Bureau of Immigration

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