Saint Mary's College of Quezon City

St. Mary's College Quezon City
Kolehiyo De Santa Maria Quezon City
Motto	Initium Sapientiae Timor Domini
Motto in English	The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom.
Type	Private, Catholic school
Established	1725
President	Sister Maria Gilda Penafiel, RVM
Mother Foundress	Venerable Ignacia del Espiritu Santo
Students	Ignacian Marians/Marians
Location	Quezon City, Philippines
Campus	37 Mother Ignacia Avenue, Quezon City
Patron	Blessed Virgin Mary / Mother Mary
Colors	Royal Blue
Website	smcqc.net

St. Mary's College of Quezon City (St. Mary's College, St. Mary's, SMCQC) is a Catholic school for both boys and girls. It is administered by the Religious of the Virgin Mary, the first pontifically approved congregation for women in the Philippines. It is located along Mother Ignacia Avenue, formerly Cebu Avenue, in Quezon City. It provides Preparatory, Primary, Secondary, and Tertiary education.

Background

SMCQC is one of the oldest institutions in the Philippines, being the first pontifically approved congregation for women in the country, that offers formal education for girls in the Philippines. The congregation, originally known as the Beaterio de la Compania de Jesus, was founded in 1684 by Venerable Mother Ignacia del Espiritu Santo, a Chinese-Filipino mestiza.

A history tracing back to 1684, Ignacia del Espiritu Santo and her beatas started educating young Filipinas as part of their mission as a foundational community. In 1725, they opened a boarding school for girls which became known as Beaterio dela Compania de Jesus. This also marked the first step towards formal education for the school. The Beaterio was opened to Yndias and Chinese mestizas, as well as to Spanish girls.

In 1901, the Beaterio became a congregation, eleven years after, the school was formally incorporated and the elementary and secondary course was recognized by the government. In 1939, the name Collegio del Beaterio was officially changed to St. Mary's College. The school was PAASCU accredited in 1975 and 1978.

The secondary department used to be exclusively for girls until school year 1997-1998, when it started to accept male enrollees.

St. Mary's College is the de jure Generalate of all RVM schools in Luzon, and de facto Generalate of all RVM-controlled schools in the Philippines.

Basic Education Dept

Grades 1-6 or Elementary School

Accredited by the Philippine Accrediting Association of Schools, Colleges, and Universities or PAASCU, St. Mary's College of Quezon City offers general elementary education geared towards academic preparation for high school.

Grades 7-10 or Junior High School Accredited by the Philippine Accrediting Association of Schools, Colleges, and Universities, and certified by TüV Rheinland Philippines, St. Mary's College of Quezon City offers general secondary education geared toward academic preparation for college.
Grades 11-12 or Senior High School

St. Mary's College Quezon City will offer SHS or Senior High School starting SY 2016-2017.

College Department

Administered by the Religious of the Virgin Mary or RVM, it is the response to the needs of the national and global community. Granted with PAASCU Level II. The school still offers limited course opportunities. College course offerings since 1950 included BSE, ETC, Secretarial, Associate in Arts, Bachelor of Music, Associate in Music, BSEED and other special courses. In 1976, the changing political, socioeconomic and cultural climate led the administrators to temporarily suspend the college. There was also a felt need to concentrate on basic education. In its desire to upgrade the equality of instruction, St. Mary's College embarked on a self-evaluation project which led to a formal application for accreditation through the Philippine Accrediting Association for Schools, Colleges and Universities (PAASCU). The High School department was accredited in 1975 and the Grade School department in 1978. Subsequently PAASCU visit confirmed the quality education offered by St. Mary's College. In 1997, St. Mary's College heeded the request of parents to admit boys to High School. With the continuing improvement in its instruction and services, The Board of Trustees thought it was time to resume the college. Preparations were done; in 2002, St. Mary's College was given the permit to start offering a Bachelor's Course in Communication Studies.

Notable alumni

Cheryl Cosim - TV5 Newscaster
Cherry Pie Picache - Actress and Screenwriter
Aiko Melendez - Actress
Keno Bueno - Basketball Player UK
John Estrada - Actor

External links

St. Mary's College of Quezon City Official Website

Universities and colleges in Metro Manila

Universities

State universities	Philippine Normal University Polytechnic University of the Philippines PUP Parañaque PUP Quezon City PUP San Juan PUP Taguig Rizal Technological University Technological University of the Philippines TUP Taguig University of the Philippines Diliman University of the Philippines Manila

Local universities	City University of Pasay Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Marikina Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Muntinlupa Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Pasig Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Valenzuela Quezon City Polytechnic University Taguig City University Universidad de Manila University of Caloocan City University of Makati University of the City of Manila

Catholic universities	Adamson University Ateneo de Manila University De La Salle Araneta University De La Salle University Our Lady of Fatima University St. Paul University Manila St. Paul University Quezon City University of Perpetual Help System University of Santo Tomas

Other private universities	AMA Computer University Arellano University Centro Escolar University CEU Las Piñas CEU Makati Far Eastern University FEU Diliman FEATI University José Rizal University Lyceum of the Philippines University Manila Central University Manuel L. Quezon University National University New Era University Philippine Christian University Philippine Women's University Southville Foreign University Trinity University of Asia University of Asia and the Pacific University of the East UE Caloocan University of Manila

Colleges

State colleges	Eulogio "Amang" Rodriguez Institute of Science and Technology Philippine Public Safety College Philippine State College of Aeronautics

Local colleges	Marikina Polytechnic College Navotas Polytechnic College

Catholic colleges	Angelicum College Assumption College San Lorenzo Children of Mary Immaculate College Colegio de San Juan de Letran Colegio de San Lorenzo Colegio de Santa Rosa CSR Makati College of the Holy Spirit Concordia College De La Salle–College of Saint Benilde Don Bosco Technical College Immaculate Heart of Mary College-Parañaque La Consolacion College Manila LCC Novaliches Miriam College Our Lady of Perpetual Succor College Pasig Catholic College Perpetual Help College Saint Bernadette College Saint Francis of Assisi College System Saint James College Saint Joseph's College Saint Louis College Saint Mary's College Saint Rita College St. Scholastica's College San Beda College SBC Alabang San Juan de Dios Educational Foundation San Sebastian College Santa Catalina College Santa Isabel College Siena College

Other private colleges	Access Computer College Airlink International Aviation School Asia Pacific College Asian Institute of Computer Studies Asian Institute for Distance Education Asian Institute of Maritime Studies CAP College Foundation Center for Culinary Arts Central Colleges of the Philippines Chiang Kai Shek College Chinese General Hospital Colleges CIIT College of Arts and Technology DLS-STI College Emilio Aguinaldo College Enderun Colleges Global City Innovative College Golden Link College Grace Christian College iAcademy International Academy of Management and Economics Kalayaan College Manila Adventist College Manila Business College Manila Tytana Colleges Mapúa Institute of Technology Metropolitan Hospital College MFI Foundation NAMEI Polytechnic Institute National Christian Life College National College of Business and Arts National Teachers College OB Montessori Olivarez College Open Source College PATTS College of Aeronautics Philippine College of Criminology Philippine College of Health Sciences Philippine Cultural College Philippine Merchant Marine Academy Philippine School of Business Administration PMI Colleges PNTC Colleges Roosevelt College Saint Jude College South Mansfield College South SEED LPDH College Southeast Asian College Southville International School and Colleges STI College Technological Institute of the Philippines The Fisher Valley College Universal College Valenzuela City Polytechnic College

Theological colleges	Asian Seminary of Christian Ministries Asian Theological Seminary Christ the King Mission Seminary Maryhill School of Theology San Agustin Center of Studies San Carlos Seminary

Postgraduate education

Graduate schools	Adamson University Graduate School Alliance Graduate School Arellano University Graduate School Asian Institute of Journalism and Communication Asian Institute of Management Asian Social Institute Ateneo Graduate School of Business Ateneo School of Government National Defense College of the Philippines San Beda College of Medicine South East Asia Graduate School of Theology University of the East Graduate School University of Santo Tomas Faculty of Medicine and Surgery University of Santo Tomas Graduate School

Law schools	Arellano University School of Law Ateneo Law School De La Salle University College of Law Far Eastern University Institute of Law Philippine Law School PLM Graduate School of Law Polytechnic University of the Philippines College of Law San Beda College of Law University of the East College of Law University of the Philippines College of Law University of Santo Tomas Faculty of Civil Law

Schools in Quezon City

Universities	AMA Computer University Ateneo de Manila University Far Eastern University – Nicanor Reyes Medical Foundation (FEU–NRMF) FEU Diliman (FEU-FERN College) New Era University Our Lady of Fatima University – Quezon City Polytechnic University of the Philippines Quezon City Quezon City Polytechnic University Saint Paul University Quezon City Trinity University of Asia University of the East–RMMMC University of the Philippines Diliman

Colleges	Angelicum College Central Colleges of the Philippines Colegio de San Lorenzo De Los Santos–STI College Miriam College National College of Business and Arts Philippine School of Business Administration Saint Joseph's College of Quezon City Saint Mary's College of Quezon City Siena College of Quezon City Southeast Asian College Technological Institute of the Philippines

Elementary / Secondary	Claret School of Quezon City Diliman Preparatory School Esteban Abada Elementary School Holy Family School of Quezon City Ismael Mathay Sr. High School Jose Abad Santos Memorial School Quezon City Lagro High School Lourdes School of Quezon City Mater Carmeli School Philippine Science High School Main Campus Quezon City Academy Quezon City Science High School Saint Theresa's College of Quezon City St. Vincent School School of Saint Anthony, Quezon City School of the Holy Spirit Sunny Hill School University of the Philippines Integrated School New Era University Integrated School

Religious of the Virgin Mary Schools

Generalate

St. Mary's College, Quezon City

Luzon

Metro Manila	St. Mary's Academy, Sta. Ana, Manila St. Mary's Academy, Yakal, Manila St. Mary's Academy – Pasay St. Mary's Academy of Caloocan City

Northern Luzon	St. Nicolas Academy, Balaoan, La Union

Central Luzon	St. Mary's Academy, Hagonoy, Bulacan St. Mary's College of Meycauayan, Bulacan St. Mary's Academy, Sto. Niño, Bulacan St. Mary's College, Baliuag, Bulacan St. Mary's Academy, Guagua, Pampanga

South Luzon	St. Mary's Academy, Nagcarlan, Laguna St. Mary's College, Boac, Marinduque St. Mary's Academy, Ligao Albay

Visayas

St. Mary's College, Catbalogan, W. Samar
St. Mary's College, Borongan, E. Samar
St. Mary's Academy, Roxas City
St. Mary's Academy, Dalaguete, Cebu
St. Mary's Academy, Oslob, Cebu
St. Anthony's Academy, Tuburan, Cebu
Infant King Academy, Jimalalud, Negros Oriental
St. Mary's Academy, Palo, Leyte
St. Mary's Academy, Guiuan W. Samar
Our Lady of Fatima Academy, MacArthur E. Samar
Holy Cross Academy, Oras E. Samar
St. Mary's Academy, San Nicolas, Cebu City

Northern Mindanao

St. Mary's Academy, Dipolog City
St. Mary's Academy, Talisayan
St. Mary's Academy, Jasaan
Lourdes College of Cagayan de Oro City
St. Michael's College (Iligan)
Christ the King College (Gingoog)
St. Mary's College, Labason
St. Mary's Academy, Carmen, Cagayan de Oro City
St. Mary's Academy, Iponan, Cagayan de Oro City
St. Mary's Academy, Lunang, Gingoog City

St. Mary's Academy, Iponan, Cagayan de Oro City
St Mary's Academy, Tagoloan
St. John the Baptist High School, Lagonglong
St. Rita's College of Balingasag

Southern Mindanao

Pilar College, Zamboanga City
University of the Immaculate Conception, Davao City
Notre Dame - RVM College of Cotabato
St. Mary's College, Tagum City
Maryknoll Academy, Cateel, Davao Oriental
Holy Cross Academy, Digos
Our Lady of Fatima Academy, Davao City
St. Mary's Academy of Kidapawan
Notre Dame of Makilala
St. Mary's Aademy, Sta. Cruz, Davao del Sur
Holy Cross of Bansalan College, Bansalan, Davao del Sur
St. Mary's Academy, Midsayap
St. Mary's College, Baganga, Davao Oriental
St. Mary's Academy, Caraga, Davao Oriental

Association of Southeast Asian Institutions of Higher Learning

Southeast Asia

Brunei	Universiti Brunei Darussalam

Cambodia	Build Bright University, Phnom Penh International University, Cambodia

Indonesia	Airlangga University Andalas University Bandung Institute of Technology Bogor Agricultural University University of Brawijaya Cenderawasih University Diponegoro University Gadjah Mada University Hasanuddin University Indonesia University of Education IKIP Padang Syarif Hidayatullah State Islamic University Jakarta Jember University Lampung University Manado State University Muhammadiyah University of Magelang Padjadjaran University Riau University Sebelas Maret University Sriwijaya University State Institute for Islamic Studies North Sumatera State University of Semarang STIE Perbanas Surabaya Surabaya State University Tadulako University Tanjungpura University Sepuluh Nopember Institute of Technology Udayana University Universitas Islam Negeri Alauddin Makassar Universitas Merdeka Malang Yogyakarta State University University of Bengkulu University of Indonesia University of North Sumatra

Malaysia	INTI International University International Islamic University Malaysia Multimedia University National University of Malaysia Taylor's University Universiti Malaysia Perlis Universiti Malaysia Sarawak Universiti Malaysia Sabah Universiti Malaysia Terengganu Universiti Putra Malaysia Universiti Sains Malaysia Universiti Teknologi Malaysia Universiti Teknologi Petronas Universiti Tenaga Nasional Universiti Teknikal Malaysia Melaka Universiti Utara Malaysia Universiti Tun Abdul Razak University of Malaya

Myanmar	University of Yangon

Philippines	Adamson University Baliuag University Benguet State University Bicol University Central Colleges of the Philippines Centro Escolar University De La Salle University De La Salle University – Dasmariñas Emilio Aguinaldo College Eulogio "Amang" Rodriguez Institute of Science and Technology Far Eastern University José Rizal University La Consolacion College Manila La Consolacion College–Bacolod La Consolacion University Philippines Lyceum of the Philippines University Mindanao State University National University Philippine Normal University Philippine Women's University Polytechnic University of the Philippines Rizal Technological University Saint Louis University Saint Mary's College of Quezon City St. Paul University Quezon City St. Scholastica's College, Manila San Beda College San Sebastian College – Recoletos de Manila Technological Institute of the Philippines Technological University of the Philippines University of Batangas University of Iloilo University of Manila University of Perpetual Help System DALTA University of Santo Tomas University of the City of Manila University of the East University of the Philippines

Singapore	Nanyang Technological University National University of Singapore

Thailand	Asian Institute of Technology Assumption University Bangkok University Burapha University Chiang Mai University Chulalongkorn University Dhurakij Pundit University Hatyai University Kasem Bundit University Kasetsart University Khon Kaen University King Mongkut's University of Technology North Bangkok King Mongkut's University of Technology Thonburi Maejo University Mahasarakham University Mahidol University Mae Fah Luang University Naresuan University Nakhon Phanom University National Institute of Development Administration Payap University Prince of Songkla University Ramkhamhaeng University Rangsit University Siam University Silpakorn University Srinakharinwirot University Sripatum University Sukhothai Thammathirat Open University Suranaree University of Technology Thaksin University Thammasat University University of the Thai Chamber of Commerce Ubon Ratchathani University Walailak University

Vietnam	Vietnam National University, Hanoi

South Asia

India	Karnatak Lingayat Education Society

Iran	Islamic Azad University

Sri Lanka	University of Colombo University of Kelaniya

East Asia

Hong Kong	Chinese University of Hong Kong City University of Hong Kong Lingnan University Hong Kong Baptist University Hong Kong Polytechnic University Hong Kong Shue Yan University Hong Kong University of Science and Technology University of Hong Kong

Japan	Keio University Kyoto University Sōka University University of the Ryukyus

Republic of China (Taiwan)	National Taiwan University

Oceania

Australia	Australian National University Curtin University Deakin University Edith Cowan University Griffith University Macquarie University Monash University RMIT University Swinburne University of Technology University of Western Australia University of Adelaide University of Canberra University of Queensland University of Southern Queensland University of Sydney University of Tasmania University of Technology, Sydney University of Wollongong

New Zealand	Auckland University of Technology Lincoln University Massey University University of Otago University of Waikato

Europe

Belgium	Groep T

France	Montpellier 2 University

Sweden	Lund University

North America

Canada	Carleton University University of British Columbia

United States	Baylor University California State University, Long Beach Kansas State University Keuka College Pittsburg State University University of Hawaii at Manoa University of Maryland University College

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