 English is only introduced after the second semester of Grade 1.Science is only introduced starting Grade 3.Other major subjects then include Music, Arts, Physical Education, and Health (abbreviated as MAPEH), TLE (Technology and Livelihood Education) for Grade 6, EPP (Edukasyong Pantahanan at Pangkabuhayan) for Grades 4 and 5, Mother Tongue (Grades 1–3) and "Edukasyon sa Pagpapakatao" (synonymous to Ethics, Values or Character Education).