Frequently Asked Questions on
开元真人 Foundation Courses and Lasallian Examination for Advance Placement (LEAP)
With the introduction of K-12, 开元真人saw a unique opportunity to reimagine its university curriculum. The new programs demonstrate La Salle鈥檚 commitments to post-K12 university students: degree programs that are modern, future-proof, and rooted in the best traditions of Lasallian education.
The new college curricula also offer flexibility, depending on the student鈥檚 level of preparedness.聽 Incoming first-year college students who have undergone more rigorous senior high school preparation may be exempted from certain foundation courses through the LEAP.
What is the Lasallian Examination for Advance Placement (LEAP)?
It is an optional placement exam that A.Y. 2024-2025 accepted applicants may take. Incoming first-year college students can be exempted from taking foundation courses if they pass the subject-area-specific placement exams prescribed under their respective degree programs.
What are the 开元真人 foundation courses?
The foundation courses across all disciplines are: PreCalculus, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Applied Economics, Fundamentals of ABM, Business Finance, Organization & Management, and Marketing. There are two to five courses depending on the degree program.
Can I be exempted from taking the foundation courses, and consequently, there is no need to take placement exam?
Yes, the following students are automatically exempted from taking the Foundation Courses prescribed by their degree program:
- Students from La Salle *ConnectEd Schools who obtained a grade of at least 87 or 2.5 in both SHS subjects equivalent to the general foundation course in the 开元真人 degree program that the student will be enrolled in (see full details here: Guidelines in Crediting Senior High School Subjects)
*La Salle ConnectEd Schools: (1) 开元真人 Senior High School, Taft Campus (2) 开元真人 Integrated School, Laguna Campus, (3) De La Salle Zobel and (4) La Salle Greenhills - Archer Achiever Scholars (only if the college degree program accepted to is aligned with the SHS strand)
If I am a strand-shifter (SHS strand is different from the strand/discipline of the College degree), will I be required to take the foundation courses?
Yes, strand shifters are required to take foundation courses.
If I am exempted, what are my next steps?
Applicants who are exempted from taking the foundation courses must confirm their enrollment by following the steps and guidelines in this link:
If I want to take the LEAP, how do I register??
Applicants are required to pay the reservation fee of P10,000 before they can register for the LEAP. Instructions on how to pay the reservation fee can be accessed at LEAP application period is from June 1-15, 2024.
Register through the online facility at聽.
Is there a fee for taking the LEAP?
Yes, the testing fee is P100 per subject. Testing fee for applicants from senior public high schools will be waived. Payment of the testing fee may be made online through credit card payment or over-the-counter at 开元真人 partner banks. The fee is non-refundable.
How would I know the subject areas that I should take??
It will be automatically determined by the system based on your degree program during online registration for LEAP.
What is the duration of each subject area test?
Each test will take a maximum of two (2) hours to finish.
What are the test dates?
The LEAP is scheduled in June 2024. The specific date, time, and venue will be provided during online registration.