The purpose of this study was mainly to generate new knowledge on cost and financing, in view of informing policy decisions and guiding further research. The study is divided into three parts: Part One - TVET in the Philippines gives basic information needed to picture the general situation and conditions prevailing in the country such as population, economy and poverty (Section 1), the education system (Section 2), and the TVET system (Section 3). Part Two - Organization of the Study provides explanations on some challenges, issues and limitations the study had to address (Section 4). The steps taken in developing the questionnaires and implementing the survey are described in Section 5. Section 6 presents the methodology and classifications used for data collection and analysis. Part Three - Results of the Study presents the main findings through the National TVET Accounts (Section 7). It also provides information on the supply of training (Section 8) and on the profile of providers (Section 9). Data on unit costs offer comparative indicators according to course length, training area and category of provider (Section 10). Feedback from training providers (Section 11) also presents the TVET providers’ opinions on selected aspects of training such as training fees, partnerships with companies and relationships with TESDA. Section 12 provides some international perspectives and raises issues about the level of expenditures in TVET in the Philippines.
