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St. Joseph's is a part of the Association of Arab Universities, the International Association of Universities, the Association of French talking colleges (AUPELF), the International Federation of Catholic Universities, the European Federation of Catholic Universities, the Association of Jesuit Institutions of Higher Learning in Europe and Lebanon and the Euro-Med University (Téthys). It is connected to more than one hundred colleges — Arab, European, American, and Canadian — by accords for collaboration. The University of Saint Joseph is the University of Lebanese private, established in 1875, acknowledged by the authority of the Lebanese state, and acknowledge the certificate that has been to give it, as per the requirements of the directive of advanced education in Lebanon Act, which is in the Arab Universities Union constituent, the International Association of Universities, the Union – speaking colleges entirely or somewhat in French, it is likewise connected to more than 231 collaboration agreements with a few Arab colleges, European, American, and Canadian, and Chinese, and Japanese in 24 unique nations around the globe as it tries to promote discourse among civilization through social and etymological assorted qualities. University's Vision for Dubai Branch The Dubai branch of the university is based close to the Saint Joseph University in Dubai inside the educational and social system of the venture extraordinary created by the Emirate of Dubai to stay aware of the expansion of construction and economic development, which Tchehdahma the emirate specifically and the United Arab Emirates in general. It distinguished the senior administration of the University of Saint Joseph taking after the vision of the branch of the college in Dubai: Supporting graduates focused on inventive and critical thinking, and deep-rooted learning, and individual honesty, duty, and group To draw in Emirati and Arab students and give them the fundamental capabilities for the world that revolves around the work Reinforce the capabilities of students to end up pioneers of the evacuees of thought and activity, each in its field of fitness Trying to become a focal point of magnificence and advancement – performing to add to the improvement of the United Arab Emirates Because the mission is perceived as a source of perspective for excellent training and analytical research in the United Arab Emirates and other Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC).

The UNIVERSITY OF SAINT LOUIS is one of the five CICM institutions of higher learning that aims to prepare the youth to become mature Christians and citizens whose only pride will be to serve well their God and Country. The University of Saint Louis is a globally competent CICM Catholic Educational Institution that forms persons of character, conscience, compassion, national pride, sense of mission, and passion nurtured by the Louisiana culture of excellence. Explore the qualities that make USL unique: a spirit of collaboration among students and faculty, an emphasis on communicating effectively, the choices represented by various academic options and extracurricular activities, and an advantageous location. Every student has to be developed into a mature and well-rounded personality. He should be successful in his academic endeavors and active in various school activities, classified as co-curricular and extracurricular. Here, his talents and natural gifts not tapped in the classroom are brought to the fore, channeled, and allowed to bloom and mature. By working with others, he realizes the need for cooperation, and he benefits greatly from the interchange of ideas. The School of Health Allied Sciences of the University of Saint Louis envisions itself as a center of excellence in health education and a source of competent, compassionate, and vibrant health workers committed to people’s health care and wellness. The School of Hospitality and Vocational Education envisions to become a leading provider of responsive tourism, hospitality, and technical-vocational education, committed to producing competent and dynamic Christian professionals and practitioners for local and global demands. The School of Education, Arts and Sciences envisions to become a recognized center of excellence in Teacher Education, Arts, and Sciences and commits itself to the liberating mission of Christ for the integral human development of Christ-like professionals and leaders for social transformation. The School of Engineering, Architecture, and Interior Design is envisioned to be a premier provider of engineering and architecture education, thereby committing itself to produce highly competitive and dynamic Christian Engineering, Architecture, and Interior Design experts locally and globally. The Graduate School will serve as an avenue for the full development of professionals imbued with knowledge, skills, and values to meet the demands of the 21st century and the University’s threefold functions of instruction, research, and extension. As the seat of excellence in Graduate Education. USL Elementary Department is committed to providing comprehensive Preparatory and Elementary Education, building the knowledge, skills, and values of young Louisiana as a foundation towards CAPABLE members of the family, community, and society. The goal is to form adolescents with a strong religious foundation and passion for excellence in their curricular, co-curricular, and extracurricular endeavors. Inspired by Saint Louis, the Patron of the Youth, with the intercession of Mother Mary, and with strong collaboration with parents and community for the young, USL-HS continues to be a beacon of excellence through committed efforts. On May 20, 2002, the Commission on Higher Education finally granted the school its new charter. Hence, the old Saint Louis College of Tuguegarao is now the University of Saint Louis, Tuguegarao City. The installation of the first University President, Dr. Rosalinda P. Valdepeñas, who was at the helm of SLCT during the grant of the University status, was on August 8, 2002. In that same year, before the grant of University status, SLCT was one of the first thirty (30) private higher education institutions in the Philippines granted full autonomy by the Commission on Higher Education from 2002-2007. This autonomous status was renewed for another five (5) years until 2012, along with nine (9) other HEIs, a feat shared with prestigious schools in Metro Manila and two (2) other schools outside of Metro Manila. During the period of the grant of full autonomy, other collegiate programs were offered which include Nursing (SY 2004-2005), Tourism and Information Science (SY 2007-2008), Hotel and Restaurant Management (SY 2009-2010), Library and Information Science and Interior Design (SY 2009-2010) BS Medical Laboratory Science (Medical Technology) and BS Pharmacy (SY 2012-2013). April 2012 marked another milestone in the history of the University when the Philippine Accrediting Association of Schools, Colleges, and Universities (PAASCU) granted Level IV accredited status to six (6) of its curricular programs: Accountancy, Business Administration, Civil Engineering, Liberal Arts, Elementary Teacher Education, and Secondary Teacher Education. USL is the first and the only school in Region 02 granted such status and one of the very few in the entire country. The Computer Science and Information Technology program was also granted Accredited Status that school year. K to 12 Basic Education Curriculum was implemented significant school year 2012-2013. In May 2013, the High School Department was granted for the third time a five-year Level II Re-Accredited Status from 2013-2018, and the Nursing Program was granted Accredited Status from 2013-2016. In May 2014, the Elementary Department was granted Level I status from 2014-2017. As a testimony of its long tradition of excellence and quality, the University bestowed an International Platinum Award for Excellence and Business Prestige on May 26, 2014, in New York, U.S.A.

St. Jude College was established in honor of St. Jude Thaddeus, the Apostle and Patron Saint of the Hopeful and the true Christian spirit's embodiment. Through its allied health services, it started as the St. Jude Maternity Clinic in 1950. Faced with the community's growing health needs and the breakthroughs and advances in allied medical sciences, the founders, Dr. Ramon D. Atienza, Jr. and his wife, Dr. Felicidad, Calip-Atienza, expanded the Maternity Clinic from a two-story building to a five-story building with a 120-bed capacity. Later, they built an eight-story building to house the School of Nursing. The two edifices were inaugurated on the feast day of St. Jude Thaddeus on October 28, 1968. As a result, the Maternity Clinic was elevated to a College's status for consistently producing outstanding students and exemplary topnotchers in the licensure or board examinations since 1971. St. Jude College delivers quality programs for the global Filipino toward optimized productivity through instruction, research, and extension services founded on Christian values and pride in one's race.St. Jude College is the preferred provider of excellent and responsive education under the tenet of proper humanities. SJC Master of Science in Nursing(MSN)Program administration and faculty respond to global responsibilities in education that values the diverse backgrounds and experiences of its students and foster the significance of commitment to (a) life-long learning for continued professional growth, (b) engaging in scholarly activities and inquiries, (c) understanding theoretical concepts and performing clinical practice excellence, (d) providing competent, caring practice, and (e) leading change to advance health and healthcare/nursing care delivery systemIn alignment with SJC mission and vision, the SJC Graduate MSN program prepares professional nurses to assume leadership roles in a global society through thinking critically, communicating effectively, and practicing competently in their advanced roles. As MSN graduates practicing in advance roles, functioning objectives. The School of Arts, Sciences, and Education is a catalyst in honing students intellectually, spiritually, and physically to excel in a discipline responsive to forces in the global arena. The St. Jude College School of Business Administration and Information Technology delivers quality business and computer education that addresses global competitiveness. With our firm commitment to quality education, students are assured of extensive access to state - of - the art computer facilities and the latest software. Its competent faculty's broad industry and teaching experiences will nurture future specialists who will excel in their major field of study. The School of International Hospitality Management provides its students the required knowledge and skills to mold them into competent, expert, and well-rounded professionals, exemplary in their Christian faith, Hospitality thought. Its degree programs BS Hotel Restaurant Management, BS TOURISM, and BS Nutrition and Dietetics. The course intends to develop the student's capabilities as future hoteliers and restaurateurs responsive to the industry's current trends through the basic principles and knowledge of management of the macro Hospitality Industry. Graduates of the program will be adept in Hotel and Restaurant Management and other related functions. As part of the continuously evolving and growing Tourism Industry of both the local and international environments, graduates of the program are immersed in world trends and sustainability, focusing on tourism growth and development. Molds and develop the knowledge, attitude, and skills of students in preparation for their future careers as the pillars those concerning the education of people about nutrition and diets and better health. The St. Jude College School of Pharmacy's primary objective is to produce graduates who meet the profession of Pharmacy and the needs of the medical industry and society. The school also endeavors to mold professional Pharmacists who possess the skills in all aspects relating to the design, delivery, supply, control, and drug usage. Since a Pharmacist needs to acquire a broad range of scientific education, the Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy degree correlates scientific findings with a strong foundation of core science courses. The School of Radiologic Technology delivers quality education that addresses global health industry competitiveness. It aims to serve as a mark of excellence and professionalism in the field of Imaging Science. From a traditional style lecture to a modern, innovative, and facilitative learning, St. Jude College School of Rehabilitation Science's objective is to provide an outcome-based education to students responsive to the needs of the healthcare industry. Bachelor of Science in Medical Technology education aims to develop knowledge, attitudes, and skills in the performance of Clinical Laboratory procedures to help the physicians or medical practitioners in the proper diagnosis, treatment prognosis, and prevention of disease to promote the quality of life. It also aims to develop leadership qualities that promote competence and excellence and uphold the moral and ethical values of individuals in society's service and the practice of the profession.

The establishment of Saint Joseph Institute of Technology is a dream and vision fulfilled. The institute is a product of a remarkable and splendid dream of a young and enterprising man of Candijay Bohol whose preoccupation and primary interest in life was driven by reaching out to the youth through education as the key that opens the door towards progress and quality of life to the least of the people in Butuan City and its neighboring provinces. The young man who founded the school and became the first president was Dr. Nicomedes A. Salas. SJIT, from a humble beginning, out of scarcity started in 1971 in a rented two-story building, made of wood, equipped with old few typewriters and old sewing machines that Dr. Nicomedes out of small savings, bought in Surigao City. Included was a set of basic furniture for a classroom that became the learning hub of the first 130 students enrolled in two semesters for vocational/technical skills working with a faculty complement of (3) three who could start the tinkering and learning of necessary livelihood skills. With a decade from its small beginnings, SJIT has expanded tremendously with an increasing trend of enrollment, courses offered, and the construction of five-story and six-story buildings equipped with the latest state of the art facilities, equipment, instructional technologies and laboratories, and fully air-conditioned classrooms. Concomitant to this change "from scarce beginnings to sustainable growth, " SJIT has expanded its infrastructure to what is now one of the most imposing and impressive schools in the region. The program offerings were remarkable that they expanded from just the vocational-technical skills-based to professional - technical courses to include, among other the marine engineering, marine transportation, engineering and architecture, information technology, nursing, business and management, and criminology as well as humanities and arts and sciences and education.

Start your journey at Saint Michael's College of Laguna, a private premier non-sectarian higher education institution in the Metro South. SMCL exists to educate and empower young people like you to make a difference in society. Our faculty and staff understand that learners need to be enabled, assisted, and empowered. The academic and co-curricular offerings at Saint Michael's will help you shape your preferred future. As you enter SMCL, you will gain relevant experiences that are useful for life. We believe every student can learn and succeed. His or her potentials can be maximized in a nurturing, supportive environment that sets high expectations and provides the needed reinforcement and enrichment to make this happen. We recognize that authentic learning is dependent on the learner's self-motivation, inner sense of direction. Independent study skills to pursue life-long learning, initially for its own sake, and ultimately for the following benefits thereof, not only for himself or herself but, more importantly, for the glocal (global and local) community of which he or she is an integral part. Knowing that authentic learning does not happen by chance, we conscientiously provide each learner with intellectual challenges and learning opportunities. Saint Michael's College of Laguna is inspired by a genuine desire to serve humanity, achieving a reasonable level of well-being for man by making him free from hunger and thirst. By so doing, man liberated from his material needs is to use this very freedom to unfold to the fullest his abilities and eventually to share the fruits of his endeavor with the whole of humanity. Thus, Saint Michael's College of Laguna provides a learning environment that will bring forth to the world individuals who will embody the Michaelean ideal of service, moral uprightness, commitment to excellence, and love for humanity. Saint Michael's College of Laguna, a private premier non-sectarian institution of learning and scholarship, envisions the development of service-oriented, moral and ethical professionals, entrepreneurs, and community leaders, committed to excellence and imbued with love for humanity and intercultural sensitivity. Saint Michael's College of Laguna is committed to continual improvement and compliance of statutory and regulatory requirements in providing quality and relevant education to develop professionals, entrepreneurs, and community leaders imbued with service values, moral uprightness, commitment to excellence, and love for humanity. As the years unraveled the College's potential to bring out the best in the students that came under its care, Biñan College has renamed Saint Michael's College of Laguna in 1983, reaffirming its serious and focused position in performing its mandate and corporate social responsibility. In the same year, the Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education and a Bachelor of Science in Education were offered. Enrolment escalated at dramatic levels, especially with the closure of two private high schools in the area. This enabled the College to expand its reach and to touch more lives. Milagros Limaco assumed the Presidency in 1986. In the years that followed (1990-1994), degree programs in Accountancy, Hospitality Management, and Computer Science, an associate degree in Computer Secretarial, and a graduate school were opened. Amidst these improvements, after twenty-one years of committed service, failing health forced Milagros Limaco to retire in 1997. Her older sister, Rosa Limaco-Cruz, once again assumed the Presidency, with the assistance of a niece, Lourdes Almeda-Sese, Ed.D. as Executive Vice-President. During this time, the College took a dramatic transformation not only in the campus' physical infrastructure but also in service delivery. The tandem leadership's performance was marked by the construction of the Learning Resource Center in 1996 and the conversion of a large covered court into an airconditioned, multi-purpose hall. Other developments included the initial offering of human resources management and information services as majors under the Business Administration program (AY 1998-1999), the launching of the College community extension program, Lingkod at Pagmamahal ng SMCL (LINGAP-SMCL), and the forging of an academic exchange program with Namhae College of Gyeongsangnam-do, South Korea (1999), with the first term of the program commencing in 2000. In 2004, Lourdes Almeda-Sese became the third College President after the retirement of Rosa Limaco-Cruz. Across the two generations, keeping the faith in maintaining a tradition of quality and excellence has been the leadership's living advocacy. SMCL's success can be attributed to its academic strength, which has served as a source of pride not only in the SMCL community but also in the region. The Institution maintains competitive faculty members plus a curriculum that adheres and reflects the current trends and changes in the different programs. These are complemented by the Institution's modern facilities and technology that address the needs of each program. With its high scholastic standards, SMCL's academic excellence has been acknowledged in the academic community. One of the country's central accrediting bodies, the Philippine Association of Colleges and Universities Commission on Accreditation (PACUCOA), awarded SMCL with a Level III Reaccredited Status Liberal Arts, Business Administration, and Education programs. Likewise, the Nursing, Grade School, and High School programs received Level II Reaccredited Status and the Hospitality Management Program, Level I Accredited Status. The Computer Science program was granted Candidate Status. The PACUCOA gave the College the Gold Award for 100% of its programs accredited in 2015. It was also awarded Deregulated Status by the Commission on Higher Education in 2003 and has retained its status in 2009. In 2016, CHED granted SMCL Autonomous Status useful for three years. SMCL has been awarded ISO 9001:2008 certification by TUV Rheinland effective 24 April 2014 until 23 April 2017, proving its commitment to be globally comparable and competitive in its operations. Undoubtedly, Saint Michael's College of Laguna will continue to mold minds, touch hearts, and transform lives. It will send forth to the world graduates imbued with service values, moral uprightness, commitment to excellence, and love for humanity and intercultural sensitivity. It earnestly hopes that these Michaeleans will aspire to share the fruits of their endeavors with their communities, with the country and the world. If they do and SMCL is confident they will, in their ways, then the Institution can unequivocally declare with pride that it has been able to achieve what it had set out to do when it was founded.

Benilde is a learning environment that nurtures students to develop their interests and passions and trains them to become professionally competent in established industries and emerging fields of specialization. At Benilde, learning in its many forms is encouraged. Spiritual, creative pursuits, artistic endeavors, service to the community, awareness of environmental issues, and concern for the common good are all part of the Benildean education. The College's learner-centered philosophy is founded on the belief that God endows each student with talents and gifts that should be understood, appreciated, and nurtured. From its humble beginnings as a night school for working professionals, our College continues to blaze a trail by offering innovative programs with a thrust on learner-centered education. St. John Baptist de La Salle created a community of Christian schools throughout France in his time. But what he has done is transform the structure and system of education across four centuries all over the world, a legacy for which he was proclaimed Patron Saint of Teachers. St. La Salle established free schools and formed the community known as the Brothers of the Christian Schools. His legacy lives on today, as De La Salle Brothers, assisted by more than 100,000 lay colleagues, teach over 1,000,000 students in 82 countries. The School of Hotel, Restaurant, and Institution Management (SHRIM) future prime hoteliers, restaurateurs, and managers for the hospitality industry's rigors and precision.SHRIM adheres to the philosophy that superior education culminates in practice. Its campus, the Angelo King International Center (AKIC), houses industry-standard kitchen laboratories where students apply what they learn through hands-on experience. We will not teach you creativity. We will not instill in your talent. You already have those in you. What we only need to do is to light you up. The School of Design and Arts (SDA) offers a broad scope of degree programs in specialized creative disciplines that meet today's information-driven world's demands. The SDA Campus, a 14-story academic complex, is one big playground for creative minds and a venue that stimulates students to think outside the box, shift perspectives, and innovate ideas. Our School of Diplomacy and Governance (SDG) offers a Bachelor of Arts major in Consular and Diplomatic Affairs for learners drawn to politics and international relations. Our School of Management and Information Technology (SMIT) is home to future business leaders fluent in the language of new technologies.SMIT offers degree programs that are responsive to the challenges of today's knowledge and technology-based industries. Our School of Deaf Education and Applied Studies (SDEAS) is a leader in learner-centered Deaf education.SDEAS champions Filipino Deaf identity and culture through its academic offerings, formation programs by establishing partnerships between the Hearing and Deaf community. We highlight the importance of working with the Deaf rather than working for the Deaf. Our Filipino Sign Language Learning Program (FSLLP) is a certificate course open to all Deaf and Hearing individuals from Benilde and the general public. They want to communicate using sign language. FSL classes are handled by Deaf instructors who integrate visual-gestural strategies with community interaction, allowing you to experience first-hand the Deaf's language and culture. The Master of Science in Tourism and Hospitality Management program has three tracks of specialization: Culinary Management, Tourism Management, and Hospitality Management. MSTHM trains hospitality professionals to become sharp and critical decision-makers who have strong foundations in the business and science of hospitality and strategic development competencies in food products, travel, and service industries. The Master in International Business (MIB) is a one-year degree graduate program for business people and professional managers who want to make their firms more competitive in the local market, expand their operations outside the Philippines, or make their market position more potent in the international or global markets. Whether the thesis-track or non-thesis track, the MIB program provides graduate students the hard skills in managing the operational and strategic aspects of the business in an ever-challenging and dynamic market. The Master in Human Resource Management program is a one and a half year modular program that equips those in the Human Resource field with appropriate tools and skills to make effective decisions. The BEST Scholarship offers a substantial benefits package for scholars. It is awarded to those with outstanding academic records and consistent substantive achievement in curricular, co- and extracurricular activities. Awardees may come from any degree program, except for the Bachelor of Science in Business Administration major in Business Management or Marketing Management programs. The ENTRACA is a scholarship awarded to the top 10 scorers in the Benildean Entrance Exam (BEE). The Honors Scholarship is awarded to freshmen applicants in the top three of their senior graduating batch from selected public and parochial high schools. Expand your learning and broaden your horizons beyond the classroom by participating in student organizations and engaging in student activities! The Student Involvement Office (SIO), which supervises most of the Benildean student organizations, aims to enhance and facilitate the professional and socio-cultural growth and development of students through creative, pro-active, innovative, and excellent approaches and strategies to student activities and active participation in various leadership-development events and seminars.

Saint Paul American School provides a full US curriculum, with over 40 courses offered, ranging from the introductory to the AP level. Students also take courses in the Chinese language, culture, history, and art. For students needing more academic support, there is a peer tutoring program, as well as a nightly study hall in which certified teachers provide additional help. All students participate in an afterschool activity or club of their choosing. Emphasis is given to the fine arts The Vision of Saint Paul American School is to be a community of life-long learners whose graduate and transfer students demonstrate the skills, knowledge, and values necessary to succeed in the global community. The Mission of Saint Paul American School is to provide a quality education that empowers students with life-long learning skills and prepares students for professional success in the global community by displaying content mastery, cultural literacy, critical thinking, communication skills, and personal & social responsibility. St. Paul American School is proud to be an NCA accredited school. What does an NCA accreditation mean? "While accreditation is a set of rigorous protocols and research-based processes for evaluating an institution’s organizational effectiveness, it is far more than that. Today accreditation examines the whole institution—the programs, the cultural context, the community of stakeholders—to determine how well the parts work together to meet the needs of students. Saint Paul American School's Athletic Department is dedicated to providing every student the opportunity to participate in a competitive athletic pursuit. We are committed to upholding the mission and vision of the school, emphasizing dedication, teamwork, and fair play. We hope to instill in students a passion for sports and competition through practices, games, and tournaments, and compete in the exciting new Beijing Area Sports Exchange (BASE). We view athletics as a crucial tool for student growth, allowing student-athletes to develop lasting skills, friendships, and memories both in and out of the sports arena. We strive for excellence and seek to win, but recognize that competing to the best of one's ability is most important. Finally, the athletic program is built upon the foundational concept of Respect: Respect for Self, Respect for Team, Respect for School, and Respect for Opponent. We encourage and invite all students to take part in any of these athletic activities. GO BEARS! The goals of the SPAS Bears are as follows: To play the game with sportsmanship, pride, and intensity To play as a team To maintain a team GPA of 3.0 To promote the values and skills taught at Saint Paul American School To come together to build both championship-caliber teams and individuals Enjoy the opportunity to play competitive athletics

Founded in 2004 with eight inaugural students, we have continued to grow into a boutique school that caters to all. Built on the understanding that the college will provide a positive, caring, and nurturing learning environment, whereby the individual student can develop as a whole person within a loving and supportive community. The college was designed to provide the firm foundations of the Orthodox faith and Greek language and culture. As the college has consistently maintained small class sizes, attention is paid to each student's individual needs and goals. As part of the Orthodox Church, we are a Christian school, and we are committed to molding our children concerning Christian values. The Christian faith is at the center of the school'sschool's focus on enriching its students' minds, bodies, and spirits. Our school Chaplain leads our school in ensuring the wellbeing of our children is cared for. We believe strong Christian values are more important today than they have ever been. The following attributes will be instilled into your child as part of their education at Saint Spyridon College. Respect Trust Listening Love Learning Friendship Primary school is an exciting time in a child's life where they can be encouraged to grow their curiosities and interests. At our school, we support our children to Embrace Learning and Seek Wisdom. Our school has developed a talented team who adopt an individualized approach with each of our children to ensure they are supported and guided in their journeys to achieve our three modules of Wisdom: We offer a modern learning environment where problem-solving is encouraged, and confident decision-makers are made. Our children are encouraged to think and to be challenged to express their thoughts. They are given every opportunity to explore their passions and interests. We are a small school, so that we can celebrate and honor every child's uniqueness. We believe in character-shaping learning that prepares our children to be successful in a rapidly changing world. We also maintain a multicultural perspective to reflect the character of our society. Our focus is beyond nourishing our children's brains – we aim to nourish their spirits too. As part of the Orthodox Church, we are a Christian school, and we are committed to molding our children concerning Christian values. The Christian faith is at the center of the school'sschool's focus on enriching its students' minds, bodies, and spirits. Our school Chaplain leads our school in ensuring the wellbeing of our children is cared for. We are a strong and supportive community where our boutique size, even at its capacity, enables us to know and nurture each child individually.

The school seeks to form students as candidates for Heaven, each one loved and respected as a unique person - indeed a child of God. To this end, we train the students to seek what is right, fair, and beautiful, educating them in an atmosphere of Catholic culture where the Catholic Faith is taught in its fulness, the life of virtue seriously pursued and academic excellence promoted as a real and great human value. Our patroness and inspiration are St Mary of the Cross, the first Australian-born canonized saint. Saint Mary MacKillop Colleges, Wagga Wagga, was founded in 2007 by Bill and Joanne Andrews as an independent school in the Catholic tradition. Bill and Joanne Andrews became increasingly concerned about the state of Catholic education, and they saw a need for a school dedicated to sound Catholic formation and solid academic teaching. The Andrews have worked to make this vision a reality. After extensive prayer and consultation with priests, religious and interested laity, Bill and Joanne realized that the venture was in accord with God'sGod's Will. Several public meetings were held to gauge public interest, and the Conventual Sisters of St Dominic and lay teachers agreed to teach in the school. Although outside the Catholic School System, the Colleges are regarded as an essential means for the spread of the Catholic Faith through the cooperation of dedicated priests, religious and lay-people. Our teachers and ancillary staff are committed to the Catholic faith and seek to adhere to the Church'sChurch's requirements. Saint Mary MacKillop Colleges desires to serve all Catholic children. To this end, the school is committed to helping all families, particularly those blessed with many children and lesser financial means. The school's further growth and development rely on the generosity of our benefactors in both monetary and prayerful support. Our benefactors are remembered in weekly Masses at school and in daily prayers.

Saint Stephen's College is a learning community centered on Christian principles. We strive to develop self-directed, determined, courageous, and skillful young men and women of substance who will make a positive difference to their communities now and in the future. The College community values maturity and integrity as the hallmarks of character-based leadership. To quote a line from our College Hymn, we want our school to 'be a place of fellowship and learning.' The fellowship is essential in its own right, but it also forms the foundation for learning. As I have often said, I want students to leave the campus at the end of the day with a smile on their face and their brain hurting a bit because it has been exercised. We can achieve these things if we support each other. Each of us has different lives, but I hope we all have a standard set of values and a shared determination to build talented, fun-loving, considerate, courteous, committed, and confident young people. We can be assured of this outcome if we work together. Each family who joins us makes us more robust, and we aim to return the favor. As a Christian school, Saint Stephen's College nurtures our students' spiritual life and the broader College community. Our College Chaplain, Father Andrew Kinmont, supports students in their faith journey by helping them understand the Christian faith principles and how they can apply these principles to life in the 21st Century. Father Andrew is available to support families during times of celebration and in times of need. Our Junior School Program provides a caring and engaging environment for young learners to develop and grow. Our students thrive with the support of highly skilled teachers who provide a strong academic foundation and rich co-curricular, technology, and social experiences. Students in our Senior School have the support of expert instructors, access to the latest in technology, and can select from a wide range of course options. Our senior program is focused on individual needs and encourages students to become independent thinkers, engage in their learning, and realize their potential. As a result of this approach, our graduates are confident, empowered, and prepared to take their place in a rapidly changing world. Saint Stephen's College Childcare Centre is a state-of-the-art facility that provides an innovative, fun, and nurturing early learning experience. Our educators are highly qualified, caring, and committed to providing engaging programs that support social, intellectual, and physical development. Being an integral part of the College, the children also have opportunities to visit the school's library, participate in whole-of-school events and become familiar with staff and students, which builds confidence and assists in a positive transition to school.

St Philomena's is an independent traditional Catholic School in Brisbane, Queensland, run by the Fathers of the Society of St Pius X. Our School is unique. From the earliest age, we seek to give a classical education to our children. Of all educational methods, the classical curriculum seems to be the most tried and true. It includes learning Latin, classical studies in Ancient Greek and Roman history, and Logic's study. Only literary classics are studied in class, and French is also taught in the upper grades. Our academic results are reflected by the school website, rating St Philomena School the best in the local area and one of Queensland's best schools. Of at least equal importance to us is the study of the traditional Catholic Faith, including studies of the catechism, Sacred Scriptures and Church history, the saints' lives, prayer, and the liturgy. The school's motto was Sine Deo Nihil(nothing without God); both study and practice of Catholicism is the focal point of the school. The school day begins and ends with prayers. The children attend a weekly school Mass they conclude each week in the school chapel with Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament. We see the type of education we wish to impart upon our children as the best means to prepare them for life after St Philomena's: in high school and beyond. Excellence in every endeavor undertaken is encouraged, and children formed at our school may be confident that their character and academic training will prepare them to meet future challenges. One of the great features of St. Philomena School is the support afforded by the broader School community. We have a great partnership with our parents and mutually support one another in forming their children. A very tangible sign of this partnership is that the Parents and Friends Association annually raises some $50,000! To provide excellence in Catholic and classical education, for the love of God and learning. At St. Philomena School, we value education for education's sake and not merely as a means to something else. Proper education includes so much more than mere knowledge and includes the formation of a child's character. That is why we have high standards in behavior, manners, and courtesy. In many ways, our education philosophy might be termed "old school," yet at the same time, modern methods and technologies are employed to the degree that they are useful. Nevertheless, St Philomena's is not about technologies and innovative methods. It is about the children. It is about the development of their personalities in such a way as to make full use of the various gifts God has given them and to share these talents later for the betterment of society. The school motto, Sine Deo Nihil, sums up all that we are striving to achieve, i.e., to form Catholics who, when they leave school, will know their faith, practice their faith, and, most importantly, have been helped to acquire a love of God and a deep desire to serve Him. We aim to produce young men and women who will leave this school balanced and well adjusted, ready to go out and make the best contribution to society that they are able. The essential part of education is the formation of character. Someone who has character lives by principles. They are responsible. They fulfill their duty with proper diligence. They have a good work ethic. They dare to refuse to go along with what they know to be wrong while standing up for what they know is right. They choose the good they reject the bad. This school strives to be an environment where your children can be nurtured and directed to grow into mature and responsible adults, healthy in the Catholic Faith. The goal is not to form men and women without any ambition to use their talents to further good, but who will instead work to build up the reign of Our Lord around them. Living the Catholic Faith correctly implies striving for excellence. Ideally, we use our God-given talents to give back to Him the best of which we are capable of. This is the expectation of students at St. Philomena School. St Philomena's classical education curriculum plays a vital role in forming the character of our students. Through the study of Latin, Logic, Rhetoric, Literature, and History, students need to practice self-discipline and diligence to learn and master them. They also develop their memory and their abilities to analyze and express themselves. A classical education means that students at St. Philomena School are exposed to the wisdom gained and passed on over the ages. By studying classical literature, they consider examples of what is right, what is real, and what is beautiful presented in well-written language. By studying history, especially the Romans and Greeks' ancient histories, our students learn to understand and appreciate Western civilization. St Philomena School's vision is quite clear: to allow every child to know their Catholic faith and have the strength to live it. May St Philomena protect and bless our work!

Welcome to the Saint Ignatius' College Riverview community. Whether you are new to Jesuit education or have a long-standing relationship with the Society of Jesus and its tradition of education, We hope you will find something that takes you further along the path of life that leads back to God. Since 1548, the Society of Jesus has been helping to educate young people in a tradition that celebrates developing the mind, body, and spirit of the individual to serve their community and their world. Here at Saint Ignatius' College, we are a community that continually strives to become better today than we were yesterday. Whether as individuals developing skills and talents or as a community growing in service and Christian charity, we are a community that values excellence, growth, and service. Saint Ignatius Loyola, the founder of the Society of Jesus, realized that God had created us – every single one of us – to become a particular person. Each individual is blessed with gifts and limitations that make us wholly unique, and each with a purpose that only we can fulfill. Jesuit education's mission is to help equip young people with the tools to discover whom they are created to be and the desire to become that person, and in doing so, to give glory to God. But Ignatius also realized that we cannot walk the road to ourselves alone, that we are all pilgrims on the journey, and called to help one another become the person we are meant to be. Our call is to educate one another to be the people the world needs most. So we journey together, exploring our world, asking questions about how we can live most fully as the person we are called to be, and using all the abilities we have been given to become that person in service to our community and the wider world. In doing so, we live out Saint Ignatius' instruction to "go forth and set the world on fire." Our mission is to provide a holistic Catholic education for boys that inspires them to a life-long development of their faith. Informed by the spirit of Saint Ignatius of Loyola and grounded in Gospel values of justice, service, discernment, conscience, and compassion, the College aims to produce young men who are cognisant of and responsive to global citizenship in a rapidly changing world. Since its foundation in 1880, Saint Ignatius' College, Riverview, has been under the Society of Jesus's care. While the founder of the school in the real sense was Father Joseph Dalton SJ, the school does have two other founders: Archbishop Roger Bede Vaughan, who invited the Jesuits to Sydney on condition that they found a boys' boarding school, and Father JJ Thierry, who, on his death in 1864, left the more significant part of his property to the Society of Jesus. After Archbishop Vaughan asked the Jesuits to open a day school in Sydney (St Kilda House, later to become St Aloysius' College) and a boarding college on the North Shore, Father Joseph Dalton purchased the Riverview Estate on behalf of the Society of Jesus on 28 June 1878. Eighteen months later, Father Dalton was appointed foundation Rector of Saint Ignatius' College. An advertisement was placed in the Catholic newspaper, The Express, stating that boys aged between eight and 12 would be received at Riverview' as soon as possible after the Christmas holidays'. Classes commenced in the cottage in February 1880. The cottage soon became very cramped as more boys arrived, and in order to provide better accommodation, St Michael's House was built. The building was designed by William Wardell and opened on the feast of Saint Michael, 29 September 1880. Further building took place at the College in 1882 with the construction of a wooden boatshed, and in 1883 the infirmary was built. In its early years, the College offered 'Classical and Modern Languages, History, Mathematics, the Natural Sciences and all other branches required for the Civil Service, the Junior, Senior and Matriculation Examinations.' It was advertised that the curriculum included a modern side: mercantile subjects. By December 1882, with only 70 students, the College extended the curriculum to include English Composition, Writing, Music, Singing, Drawing, Painting, Irish History, and Oral Latin. The College's main building was constructed in three stages between 1885–1930, and the foundation stone was laid by Cardinal Moran Archbishop of Sydney on 15 December 1885. As originally designed by Gilbert, Dennihey and Tappin, of Ballarat, the building was a vast square, representing four identical fronts. However, only the South front was completed according to plan. Although the first-day boys were not officially admitted until 1923, a small group of pupils was permitted to attend the College as dayboys. In fact, up until the 1960s, dayboys remained relatively small, and Riverview was mainly for boarders.

Saint Mary MacKillop College Albury is an independent school with a genuinely Catholic ethos. The School motto is Verum, Pulchrum, et Bonum (Truth, Beauty, and Goodness). Catholics believe that we live in a universe created by a loving God. Everything in the cosmos bears the stamp of the Creator – it is right, beautiful, and useful. Education is about encouraging our students to develop by seeking out the truth, beauty, and goodness. This will point them, ultimately, towards the God who created them. The school was founded in 2009 and catered for years Kinder to Year 12. While the school is independent of the Catholic Diocese of Wagga Wagga, it has a strong Catholic ethos with a religious education based on the Catechism of the Catholic Church and an emphasis on the lives of the saints as role models. This school has as its foundation Christ and His Revelation. Its entire motivation and final goal are to be found in the principles of the Gospel. A right school is one ordered for the authentic good of human persons. Each of our Catholic school students must be seen as a candidate for Heaven. Indeed, each must be seen as Christ in need: "Truly I say to you, as you did it to one of the least of these my brethren, you did it to me... Our children must feel loved as individual persons. They must be guided in the training of their freedom to seek what is right and good freely. The school must be seen as a Catholic formation place, prayer, and work (including rigorous academic labor and cultural endeavor). This will include a cultural atmosphere in which all the Christian virtues can be developed, and intellectual knowledge personally and deeply imbibed – because although academic excellence is an important and necessary goal of the school, it is not sufficient. The school's educational aim is the critical communication of the human culture and the total development of the individual, according to a specifically Christian vision of reality. Here, absolute values, including the absolute value of the individual human person, are conveyed in a life-context, stimulating the pupils to exercise their intelligence and helping them to discern real and positive cultural factors from false and destructive ones, using the teaching of Christ as their yardstick. We aim: To provide pupils with the norms and procedures for rational thought. To present them with the truth and with the methods they may use to arrive at and justify it. To teach them the critical skills needed for prudent judgment. To help them to know the teaching of the Gospel and to build it into their lives. To teach them the Christian way of life using Christ's life as their model. To discern in the universe the God whom it reveals and take from the world around them all that is good and compatible with Christianity. The specific role of the school is the Christian formation of its students. It exists to help them take on the lifelong personal conversion that Christian life entails, encourage them to give themselves to God in prayer and reception of the Sacraments, and overcome selfish individualism and grow in all the virtues. They help discover their specific vocation as how they will do God's Will and reach human fulfillment. This role is accomplished by an integration of Faith and Life, which involves: The systematic and coherent teaching of the truths of Catholic doctrine. Instruction in the principles and doctrines of Christian morality. A particular emphasis on the three theological virtues and the four cardinal virtues. Recognition and evaluation of the spiritual implications to be found in day-to-day situations. Class and school prayer – primarily liturgical prayer. Opportunities for spiritual reading and silent, personal prayer, including Eucharistic adoration. Studies of the writings and lives of the saints. We aim to help our students to realize that they are called to be living witnesses and apostles, and we give them opportunities to share their faith with others in the broader community and to giving service to the needy.