
Certificate Program Admissions

Certificate Program
De La Salle University–Dasmariñas (DLSU-D) offers a range of certificate programs designed to support professional development, skills enhancement, and lifelong learning for students, educators, and community members. Among these is the Online Certificate in Teaching Early Childhood Learners, which focuses on equipping participants with foundational knowledge and effective strategies for teaching young children, including understanding child development, creating engaging learning environments, and applying age-appropriate instructional approaches.
In addition to education-focused certificates, the university also collaborates with Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) to provide technical and vocational training that helps learners develop industry-relevant competencies aligned with national standards. Through these initiatives, DLSU-D aims to provide accessible and flexible learning opportunities that prepare individuals for professional growth, improve employability, and support the development of qualified educators and skilled workers in various fields.
Admission Calendar
Second Semester AY 2026-2027
Application Period
October 1, 2026 – December 04, 2026
Examination Period
Waived
Confirmation Period
October 03, 2026 – January 06, 2027
Enrollment Period
To be provided by the Office of the University Registrar
Admissions Procedures
Step 1: Application
- Create your DLSU-D Admissions Portal account through this link
https://admission.dlsud.edu.ph/admission/login.aspx - Fill out the required fields in your admissions account and upload the following pre-admission documents:
- Latest 2"x2" photo with name tag on white background
- PSA-issued birth certificate
Latest fit to study Certificate (for applicants with a declared disability).
- Submit your online application to generate your DLSU-D application form
Step 2: Validation
- Submit the following pre-admission requirements via email to the College of Education (COEd):
- Accomplished DLSU-D application form (click the "Download Application" button to save a copy of your application form for your records):
- Application Letter
- Transcript of Records
- Use the subject line: "CTP/CVE/CRE Applicant TERM ___, SY___” (e.g. CTP Applicant TERM 1, SY 2026-2027)
- For the Certificate in Teaching Program (CTP): - Email the PFD Chair at cmpadilla@dlsud.edu.ph (please include in the cc the PFD Secretary - mtbaja@dlsud.edu.ph).
- For the Certificate in Teaching Values Education Program (CVE) or Certificate in Teaching Religious Education (CRE):
- Email the REED Chair at gmgatdula@dlsud.edu.ph (please include in the cc the REED Secretary - fycagas@dlsud.edu.ph).
- After submission of the pre-admission requirements, a representative from COEd will notify the applicant for the initial
evaluation and provide further instructions. - Only applicants who pass the initial evaluation will be allowed to proceed to the next stage of the admissions process.
Step 3: Payment
- Pay the non-refundable and non-transferable ₱500.00 application fee.
- Click “Proceed to Payment Portal” (if the page does not proceed, turn off your popup blocker on your browser)
- From the Payment Portal select “Payments” (upper left on laptop/PC device and upper right on mobile device)
- then click PAY.
- You may choose on any of the following:
- MAYA (debit card and credit card)
QRPH (e-wallet and online banking)
- You may choose on any of the following:
- Check the Payment Portal for a “Paid” status after a successful payment.
Note: "If the payment process does not suit your convenience, please use the alternative option."
- Bills Payment (via online banking apps or over-the-counter bank transaction)
- Bank: Union Bank (Merchant name: DLSU-Dasmariñas
Step 4: Deliberation
- Exempted from DLSU-D Student Admissions Test for Certificate Program (DSAT-CTP).
Step 5: Confirmation
- Check the DLSU-D Admissions Portal account within five (5) working days for confirmation updates.
Step 6: Enrollment
See the list of documentary requirements
- Submit the documentary requirements to the Office of the University Registrar during the designated schedule.
- Follow the enrollment schedule and procedures in the DLSU-D
Admissions Portal.
Step 1: Application
- Create your DLSU-D Admissions Portal account through this link
https://admission.dlsud.edu.ph/admission/login.aspx - Fill out the required fields in your admissions account and upload the following pre-admission documents:
- Latest 2"x2" photo with name tag on white background
- PSA-issued birth certificate
- PSA-issued marriage certificate (for married female applicants only)
Latest fit to study Certificate (for applicants with a declared disability).
- Submit your online application to generate your DLSU-D application form
Step 2: Validation
- Submit the following pre-admission requirements via email to the College of Education (COEd):
- Accomplished DLSU-D application form (click the "Download Application" button to save a copy of your application form for your records):
- Application Letter
- Transcript of Records
- Use the subject line: "CTP/CVE/CRE Applicant TERM ___, SY___” (e.g. CTP Applicant TERM 1, SY 2026-2027)
- For the Certificate in Teaching Program (CTP): - Email the PFD Chair at cmpadilla@dlsud.edu.ph (please include in the cc the PFD Secretary - mtbaja@dlsud.edu.ph).
- For the Certificate in Teaching Values Education Program (CVE) or Certificate in Teaching Religious Education (CRE):
- Email the REED Chair at gmgatdula@dlsud.edu.ph (please include in the cc the REED Secretary - fycagas@dlsud.edu.ph).
- After submission of the pre-admission requirements, a representative from COEd will notify the applicant for the initial
evaluation and provide further instructions. - Only applicants who pass the initial evaluation will be allowed to proceed to the next stage of the admissions process.
- The applicant will receive an email from a Center for Student Admissions (CSA) representative with instructions to send the
following documentary requirements to the International Students Office (ISO) at iso@dlsud.edu.ph within two (2) working
days upon completion of the evaluation process with the CPGS or SGPSCL: - Accomplished DLSU – D Application Form - Passport, ACR I-Card Student Visa or SSP used in previous school - Proof of dual citizenship (for dual citizen applicants) - Certificate of Good Moral Character - Transcript of Records or Certificate of Grades from previous academic year
• Foreign student applicants or applicants with dual citizenship will be referred back to the Center for Student Admissions (CSA)
with an indication of their declared citizenship and application status.
• A referral to the Language Learning Center (LLC) will also be provided for the English proficiency assessment. - Following the assessment, the Center for Student Admissions (CSA) will receive an updated endorsement indicating the
applicant’s level of English proficiency. The University directly admits foreign student applicants with B2 level using the CEFR model.
Applicants whose proficiency level does not meet the admission standards shall be required to take the English proficiency language
program.
• Updates on the application status will be provided within two (2) working days after the endorsement from ISO and LLC,
through the admissions portal.
Step 3: Payment
- Pay the non-refundable and non-transferable ₱500.00 application fee.
- Click “Proceed to Payment Portal” (if the page does not proceed, turn off your popup blocker on your browser)
- From the Payment Portal select “Payments” (upper left on laptop/PC device and upper right on mobile device)
- then click PAY.
- You may choose on any of the following:
- MAYA (debit card and credit card)
QRPH (e-wallet and online banking)
- You may choose on any of the following:
- Check the Payment Portal for a “Paid” status after a successful payment.
Note: "If the payment process does not suit your convenience, please use the alternative option."
- Bills Payment (via online banking apps or over-the-counter bank transaction)
- Bank: Union Bank (Merchant name: DLSU-Dasmariñas
Step 4: Deliberation
- Exempted from DLSU-D Student Admissions Test for Certificate Program (DSAT-CTP).
Step 5: Confirmation
- Check the DLSU-D Admissions Portal account within five (5) working days for confirmation updates.
Step 6: Enrollment
See the list of documentary requirements
- Submit the documentary requirements to the Office of the University Registrar during the designated schedule.
- Follow the enrollment schedule and procedures in the DLSU-D Admissions Portal.
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