What Every Parent Should Know About DepEd’s Learner Information System (LIS)

Real Stories. Real Benefits. Real Support for Your Child’s Education.

The Learner Information System (LIS) isn’t just a government tool—it’s a powerful support for your child’s future. Learn how it works and why it matters for every Filipino parent.

🏫 Imagine This…

You’re enrolling your child in a new school, but the previous school hasn’t released their records yet because of an unpaid balance. Or maybe your child transferred from another city, and you're worried their records might not follow. Perhaps you found an error in your child’s name, and now you're unsure how that will affect their official documents.

These are real-life challenges that many parents face. Thankfully, the Learner Information System (LIS) exists to help families navigate these situations and ensure that every child continues to learn without unnecessary delay.

📘 What Is the LIS?

The Learner Information System (LIS) is a web-based platform developed by the Department of Education (DepEd) to manage and track the academic records of all students from Kindergarten to Grade 12 across both public and private schools.

Every learner is given a Learner Reference Number (LRN)—a unique and permanent ID that stays with them for life, even as they move from school to school or region to region.

💡 Why Should Parents Care?

Because the LIS plays a direct role in your child’s ability to enroll, transfer, and progress in school. It ensures their learning record is protected and updated—regardless of any changes in their academic journey.

The LIS:

• Keeps records secure and accurate

• Tracks transfers and academic history

• Supports learners with special needs

• Prevents lost or duplicate records

• Allows temporary enrollment when needed (such as unpaid balances or incomplete documents)

🎯 How It Helps – Real-Life Scenarios from Real Parents

✅ Scenario 1: Transferring Schools – Smooth and Fast

“My son transferred from Cebu to Cavite. Thanks to the LIS, the new school already had his record and LRN. No more lost files or long delays. He didn’t need to start from scratch—we just confirmed his details and he was good to go.”

✅ Scenario 2: Correction of Errors – Fixed and Updated

“We discovered that my daughter’s name was misspelled in her birth certificate. We worked with the school registrar to update the LIS. Now it matches her legal documents and avoids future complications.”

✅ Scenario 3: Learning Support – Identified and Supported

“My child has a mild learning disability. The LIS reflected this in his record, so his new teacher was informed from day one and knew how to support him in class. We didn’t need to explain everything all over again.”

✅ Scenario 4: Temporary Enrollment – Bridging Financial Gaps

“We weren’t able to fully settle our balance at our child’s former private school due to some financial difficulties. We explained our situation to both schools. Thankfully, the new school allowed our child to enroll under Temporary Enrollment in the LIS. This gave us time to arrange a payment plan with the old school and still let our child start the school year on time. We’re currently working with both schools to complete the requirements. It’s not easy—but we’re thankful our child didn’t have to stop learning while we fixed things.”

📝 What Does “Temporarily Enrolled” Mean?

When a learner is marked as Temporarily Enrolled in LIS, it means they are:

• Attending classes

• Counted in the current school’s enrollment

• Still missing some required records (e.g., Form 137 or settlement from the previous school)

This setup ensures that children can continue learning while families manage documentation or resolve financial obligations. However, all pending requirements must be completed before the end of the school year for official promotion or transfer.

👨‍👩‍👧 What Parents Should Know and Do

• Know your child’s LRN. Treat it like an official academic ID.

• Check your child’s details during enrollment—especially name spelling, birthdate, and address.

• Talk to both schools (old and new) if records are delayed or balances are unpaid.

• Work with the school registrar to update information and request temporary enrollment if needed.

• Submit all final requirements before the year ends to keep your child’s record active and updated.

🔐 Is My Child’s Data Safe?

Yes. The LIS follows strict national guidelines under the Data Privacy Act of 2012. Only authorized and trained school personnel can access or edit your child’s records, ensuring your family’s privacy is protected.

🧾 How Schools Use the LIS

• To officially enroll learners each year

• To track academic promotion, dropouts, or transfers

• To generate accurate school forms (Form 1, Form 137, etc.)

• To report clean and reliable data to DepEd for national planning and budgeting

  
  

🚀 Why the LIS Matters

• 📊 Reliable and real-time data helps DepEd and schools plan better

• 🧾 Easier school transitions for families moving to new locations

• 🎯 More inclusive education—learners with financial or learning challenges still get support

• 🔁 No duplication or loss of record—one learner, one identity nationwide

💬 Final Words for Parents

Life is full of transitions—moving cities, changing schools, or facing financial setbacks. But with the LIS in place, your child’s education doesn’t have to be interrupted.

Whether it’s a transfer, a correction, or a temporary enrollment, this system helps learners stay on track—and helps families feel seen and supported.

Remember, behind every LRN is a real child with a real future. Let’s work together to make sure that future stays bright, no matter the challenges.