Placement Exam

With the introduction of K-12, De La Salle University saw a unique opportunity to reimagine its university curriculum. The new programs demonstrate La Salle’s 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’s level of preparedness. 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. 2025-2026 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 DLSU foundation courses?
The foundation courses across all disciplines are: PreCalculus, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Applied Economics, Fundamentals of Accounting, Business and Management (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 therefore, not required to take the placement exam?
Yes, the following students are automatically exempted from taking the Foundation Courses prescribed by their degree program:

1. Students from *La Salle ConnectEd Schools who have achieved a minimum grade of 87 or 2.5 in SHS subjects aligned with DLSU foundation courses
   (see full details here: Guidelines in Crediting Senior High School Subjects).
   *NOTE: La Salle ConnectEd Schools include the following campuses: (1) DLSU Senior High School, Taft Campus; (2) DLSU Integrated School, Laguna Campus; (3) De La Salle Zobel; and (4) La Salle Greenhills.
2. Archer Achiever Scholars (for students in degree programs aligned with their SHS strand).

Do strand-shifters need foundation courses? (NOTE: A strand-shifter is someone whose SHS strand and college degree are in different fields.)
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.
(NOTE: This page is currently being updated; check back some time in early May for the latest information.)

If I want to take the LEAP, how do I register?
To be eligible for LEAP registration, incoming first-year college students must have paid the P10,000.00 non-refundable reservation/confirmation fee.

Register for LEAP at https://admissions.dlsu.edu.ph/ug/leap/ (June 1-15, 2025).

For a review on how to pay the reservation/confirmation fee, click here.

Is there a fee associated with the LEAP?
YES. The testing fee is P100.00 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 DLSU partner banks. The fee is non-refundable.

How would I know the subject areas that I should take?
Upon online registration for LEAP, the system will automatically generate the subject areas relevant to your degree program.

What is the allocated time for each subject area test?
Each test will take a maximum of two (2) hours to finish.

What are the test dates?
The LEAP Exam is scheduled in June 2025. The specific date, time, and venue will be provided during online registration.