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Updated Jun 04, 2026
Reading Level Guide for Librarians
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When adding books to the catalog, you can assign a reading level to help students find age-appropriate materials. Here is how the levels map to the Philippine education system:
| Reading Level | Philippine Grade Level | Stage |
|---|---|---|
| Kindergarten | Kinder | Pre-school |
| Grade 1 | Grade 1 | Elementary |
| Grade 2 | Grade 2 | Elementary |
| Grade 3 | Grade 3 | Elementary |
| Grade 4 | Grade 4 | Elementary |
| Grade 5 | Grade 5 | Elementary |
| Grade 6 | Grade 6 | Elementary |
| Grade 7 | Grade 7 | Junior High School |
| Grade 8 | Grade 8 | Junior High School |
| Grade 9 | Grade 9 | Junior High School |
| Grade 10 | Grade 10 | Senior High School |
| Grade 11-12 | Grades 11-12 | Senior High School (all tracks/strands) |
| Undergraduate | College | Higher Education |
| Graduate | Graduate School | Higher Education |
| Post-Graduate | Post-Graduate | Higher Education |
Tips for assigning reading levels:
- Check the publisher's recommended grade level if available.
- Consider the vocabulary difficulty and subject complexity.
- Filipino literature textbooks should match the grade level they are used in.
- Reference materials used across multiple grades can be set to the lowest applicable level.
- DepEd-recommended reading lists can guide your assignments.
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