Asian Institute for Distance Education (AIDE) is a

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accredited by the

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(CHED), the government agency regulating all

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in the Philippines.Directory of Higher Education Institutions, Commission on Higher Education, 2006-2007. AIDE is a private, non-sectarian,

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offering programs leading to baccalaureate degrees via a mixed mode of instruction, largely dependent on self-instructional module packages.Official Bulletin of Information, Asian Institute for Distance Education, 2006.

Academics

AIDE courses are offered in printed modules which can be picked up or sent by mail to students. Each package includes lessons, open-book exams, and assignments. All modules are reviewed and updated by in-house academic staff who are

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in their fields. The open-book exams and assignments are submitted to the AIDE Office for academic evaluation and grading. Upon submission of all required exams and homework, the student is required to be physically present to take his proctored final examination inside the school premises. Grades are then computed on the basis of final examinations and other submitted requirements. The grading system follows the CHED standard, which requires a passing grade of 75% or higher for every academic course. Once a student passes all requirements, including final exams, for all academic courses required in a degree program, a CHED-recognized

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and transcript of records can be awarded.

Organization and administration

Established and fully operational since 1984, AIDE is the oldest existing

of its kind in the Philippines. It is also one of only four government recognized

providers offering full

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. AIDE is headed by its incumbent

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and

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, Antonio O. Cojuangco, who previously served as president of

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(ABC) and

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(PLDT). He holds degrees in business from Ateneo de Manila University and

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. AIDE has attended conferences of the Asian Association of Open Universities, an international academic group based in China Central Radio and TV University in

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Notable alumni

* Mico Aytona - actor, singer and dancer * Ayra Mariano – actress, singer, dancer, host and commercial model * Enzo Pineda – actor *

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– singer, television host, producer and actress

References

External links

*
Commission on Higher Education
- directory of higher education institutions

26 February 2001.
Annual Conference of the Asian Association of Open Universities.
25–27 October 2000. {{Authority control Distance education institutions based in the Philippines Educational institutions established in 1984 1984 establishments in the Philippines Universities and colleges in Makati