THE DEPARTMENT of Education confirmed that more than 1.9 million learners nationwide in Kindergarten, Grades 1, 7, and 11 have registered for School Year  2021-2022.

DepEd data showed that 1,902,428 learners participated in the early registration for the upcoming school year.

Of these, 412,401 were for Kindergarten; 800,318 for Grade 1; 398, 276 for Grade 7 and 291,433 for Grade 11.

Region IV-A had the highest number with 252,377, followed by the National Capital Region with 175,574 and Region 10, 175,405.

The early registration was held to allow the department to make necessary preparations for the incoming school year.

The undertaking was done remotely to ensure the health and safety of teachers, students and personnel.