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St. Catherine’s is a successful and vibrant school community, with a dedicated and hard-working staff. The staff ensures that children are eager to come to school and learn. Our children are wonderful their excellent attitude to learning and new experiences contribute to a positive atmosphere within the school. At St. Catherine’s we care and respect each other. We are all special and God loves us. We are a caring community that aims to promote respect and understanding of all Individuals through a sharing of Catholic Faith and the love of Christ. All children will feel a sense of worth, knowing that they are valued and loved by God in their uniqueness. We seek to create a learning environment that enables our children to succeed to their best ability and which recognizes and values their variety of talents. We acknowledge the importance of our role in support for the family, the parish, and the wider community Aims of our School: That the school has a Catholic ethos that allows the children to live, learn and grow in love, which tolerance, confidence, and respect, using our Lord Jesus Christ as their example. That there is a firm, loving but structured approach to discipline, which allows the children to make the most of their time in Saint Catherine of Siena School. To acknowledge the various cultural backgrounds, build upon the strengths, and encourage the acceptance of difference so that our children can fully participate in our multi-cultural society. To provide the children with a caring, stable school, that encourages a sense of self-esteem and self-worth. To deliver the National Curriculum. That our curriculum places enough emphasis on the acquisition of the basic skills that will support the children in later life. That the children experience an academic curriculum that is broad, challenging, and designed to meet their individual needs. That the children are allowed to achieve, but not at the expense of others. That the school sets and expects high standards in all we attempt. To support children with their own individual special needs. To encourage the children to do their best at all times. To help prepare the children for secondary school and ultimately to make the most of their life opportunities. View full school

The University of Siena awards first cycle, second cycle and single long cycle degrees in the following faculties: Economics, Pharmacy, Law, Engineering, Arts and Humanities, Arts and Humanities in Arezzo, Medicine and Surgery, Mathematical, Physical and Natural Sciences and Political Science, as well as several interfaculty degrees. The teaching activities of the University of Siena’s first and second level courses are generally carried out in one of the nine faculties. Postgraduate education at the University of Siena is carried out in postgraduate schools, master’s programs, training, advanced training and refresher courses, and summer schools, while postgraduate research is performed in the doctoral schools. Universities represent the ideal environment for basic research and one in which it has a healthy relationship with applied research. Scientific research is carried out within the University’s departments organized into one or more research sectors according to their aims or methods. Within each sector, research activities are launched and coordinated, and proposals are defined for establishing doctoral research programs. The consultancy and research activities carried out at the University for third parties are usually performed within the departments. View full university

The University for Foreigners of Siena is a public university specialized in the teaching of Italian and many other languages. It also specializes in scientific research on the diffusion of the Italian language and culture globally and contact between Italian and other languages and cultures. Degrees and Certifications Offered Undergraduate Bachelor’s Degrees (Three years) Postgraduate Master’s degrees (Two years) One-year postgraduate non-degree courses (Master level I and Master level II) Postgraduate studies Ph.D. studies Italian language and culture courses for foreigners Training, refresher, and specialization courses for teachers E-Learning and distance education Certifications for language learners and teachers All undergraduate degree courses, master’s degrees, master programs, postgraduate schools, and certifications of teaching competencies are open to Italian and international students. They include teaching and promoting the Italian language and culture, linguistic and cultural mediation, and translation in the tourism business. The Italian language and culture courses are intended for foreigners, who may also sit the Italian Certificate as a Foreign Language (CILS) exams. At the University for Foreigners of Siena, you can learn European languages including English, French, German, and Spanish and non-European languages such as Arabic, Chinese, Japanese and Russian to become a professional in tourism, economics, legal and sociological fields. The University has received the European Label for Languages eight times, from 2004 to 2013. This is an award given by the European Union for language projects that have promoted the teaching and learning of languages through innovation and effective teaching practices, encouraging awareness of European linguistic heritage and motivating citizens to pursue multilingualism throughout their lives. The University has also obtained the UNI EN ISO 9001:2008 certification for the Italian language courses, CILS, and DITALS certifications. This certification guarantees quality and reliability for all students. Why study at the University for Foreigners of Siena? Because it is an international university with students from all over the world. Because it provides a supportive environment for learning Italian and other languages. Because it promotes the international mobility of students. Because it is committed to providing scholarships for international students. Because it is committed to providing placements abroad for students on degree courses. Because it is located not only in a safe city but also in one rich in culture. View full university

The mission of Siena Heights University, a Catholic University founded and sponsored by the Adrian Dominican Sisters, is to help people become more competent, purposeful, and ethical through a teaching and learning environment that respects the dignity of all. Siena Heights University is a Catholic university founded in 1919 and sponsored by the Adrian Dominican Sisters. Enrolling a diverse community of traditional-age and working adult students, Siena Heights is a coeducational institution accredited by the Higher Learning Commission founded in the liberal arts tradition, offering associate's, bachelor's, and master's degrees. The First-Year Experience Program is committed to supporting the successful academic and social transition of new students into the Siena Heights University and Adrian community. We offer you the opportunity to learn about Siena, the concepts of a liberal arts education, this new community, and yourself in the First Year Experience program. College is one of the most significant transitions that a person will face. We want this transition to be as smooth as possible for our students. The Office of Diversity & Inclusion, consistent with the mission of Siena Heights University, seeks to purposefully promote an inclusive campus environment that values the uniqueness of each individual, diversity within our community, and the holistic development of our ever-growing student population. Being one of Michigan's top small colleges helps support the community environment. Siena Heights University offers its students opportunities for many types of institutional financial aid to make a Saints education affordable to all. A variety of grants and academic scholarships are available for students who qualify. Siena Heights University is a Catholic university founded in 1919 and sponsored by the Adrian Dominican Sisters. Enrolling a diverse community of traditional-age and working adult students, Siena Heights is a coeducational institution accredited by the Higher Learning Commission founded in the liberal arts tradition, offering associate's, bachelor's, and master's degrees. Siena Heights University offers full semester, summer, and year-long study abroad programs. Some of the faculty at Siena Heights University also offer short. Usually, two week guided study tours. Study Abroad" opportunities are available for international students, enabling you to study at Leeds Trinity University as a Visiting Student and earn credits towards your degree studies at home. Subjects offered include Business & Management, Marketing, Education, English, Film Studies, Sport, Health & Leisure, History, Media, Journalism, Psychology, Theology, etc. A key feature of all their courses is professional content, practical experience, and career-focused learning. The program is open to qualified students who have at least sophomore or more student status. Siena Heights University is in its 14th year of being a leading provider of online education. We currently enroll more than 800 students from 31 states as well as Canada. Our online format options allow you to design a flexible schedule that works for you. SHU's undergraduate Online Learning Program also has the nation's second-highest graduation rate among private institutions and was fifth overall in a U.S report. Siena Heights University provides the convenience of completing your bachelor's degree from virtually anywhere in the world. Designed for adult students, undergraduate online education programs offer flexible eight-week formats, and blended-online graduate programs offer many courses in a 10-week delivery format. Courses are taught by full-time and adjunct faculty with extensive "real-world" experience. Students enrolled in our program have access to numerous resources online (and in-person), including personal academic advising/ degree planning, financial aid, online library database, and support, student accounts, and technical support. Getting involved in College is essential for you to have a fantastic college experience. Student Engagement is here to help you find your role on campus! Whether it is getting involved with Student Activities, Student Organizations, Siena Serves, or Leadership, we want you to be an engaged student and have opportunities to put your passions into action. The name Siena honors St. Catherine of Siena, a 14th century Italian Dominican who dedicated her life to a quest for truth and social responsibility. Similarly, the College's mission – to help students become more competent, purposeful, and ethical – grows out of the philosophy Siena. Throughout its history, Siena Heights has built a proud tradition of an innovative response to challenging social needs. Originally a college for women who intended to become teachers, Siena broadened its offerings over the years. By the 1950s was recognized as one of the nation's ten best liberal arts colleges for women. In 1969, Siena Heights became coeducational and expanded its curriculum to include business and human services programs. In the 1970s, Siena Heights took a pioneering role in providing opportunities for adult students by offering evening and weekend classes and opening degree completion centers in Southfield, Mich., and Toledo, Ohio. On July 1, 1998, Siena Heights College was renamed Siena Heights University. View full university

Founded in 1937, Siena College is a private, Catholic Franciscan, residential, liberal arts college with about 3,000. Siena College offers 30-degree programs, 45 minors and certificate programs, and professional curricula in teacher preparation/education, pre-medical, pre-law, and social work. The college is organized into three colleges Liberal Arts, Business and Science. Admission to the College is competitive. Located in Loudonville, N.Y., the 174-acre, park-like campus is two miles from Albany, the capital of New York State. Excellent facilities include comfortable residence halls, 24-hour computer labs, Standish Library, state-of-the-art Hickey Financial Technology Center, a newly-renovated dining hall, and Morrell Science Center. A student-to-faculty ratio of 14-to-1, average class size of 21, rigorous academics, Division I athletics, intramural sports, and general service and advocacy experiences nurture each student's personal growth while providing the education of a lifetime. A broad perspective and career preparation are emphasized through internships, study abroad programs, and student activities. When you imagine college, academics certainly are not the only thing that comes to mind. For details on the food, the clubs, athletics, service opportunities, and more, you are in the right place. Life here is fulfilling and much fun. Like we say, every day, it is a good day to be a Saint. Pick any discipline you want—from marketing to medicine, engineering to law, accounting to computer science, criminal justice to education. Siena offers 100% faculty-taught classes, and the courses and experiences to actively make your personal and professional dreams happen. And because we live and learn in the heart of one of the best markets for job creation, Saints get a career, research, service, and entrepreneurial experience now, not later. With 36 majors and 80+ minors, certificates, and concentrations to choose from, you'll find countless ways to pursue your interests. Saints know education is not just something you get, it's something you get to do. From internships to research to service projects and more, Siena takes hands-on to the next level. And when it comes to your future, that makes all the difference. Siena provides support services focused on your individual needs to make sure you're set up not only for academic success but a lifetime of professional and personal achievement. It is 14 courses in the liberal arts at Siena and a gateway to the world's most fascinating figures, brilliant minds, and thought-provoking concepts. More than that, our core curriculum prepares you to be a critical thinker, effective communicator, and well-rounded professional—the exact qualities employers say they value the most. Siena's core curriculum—courses every Siena student takes—includes seminars and classes in creative arts, English, history, natural science, philosophy, religious studies, quantitative analysis, and social science. And because Siena College is grounded in the Catholic Franciscan tradition, our core curriculum is held to high intellectual and ethical standards. That means you will also take courses in Franciscan heritage, diversity, social justice, and nature—topics that contribute to and help us achieve happiness and just society. We believe education should be something you get to do, not just something you get. Through Siena's unique centers and study abroad opportunities, through high-impact research projects with professors, using the equipment a few other colleges have, and interning at top companies and startups, Siena students dig in and stand out. Siena's Office of Internship Programs works one-on-one with our Saints during the entire internship process - from searching for a site to the final days of work in the site's Office. The Office works with employers from various industries, ensuring that students are matched with the industry that works for their career aspirations. Siena Abroad provides students in all majors the opportunity to study abroad in 55 countries around the world. Through the semester, year-long, short-term, and post-graduate opportunities, students pursue international internships, do original research, engage in meaningful service learning, and form lasting bonds and friendships - all while gaining a greater understanding of themselves world and developing a professional edge for their future. The Standish Honors Program expands opportunities to develop critical and creative thinking to gather, synthesize, and analyze evidence to make reasoned and informed judgments to appreciate cultural diversity and enhance written and oral communication skills. The Standish Honors Program deepens the Siena experience through personal interaction with faculty and staff both inside and outside the classroom. At Siena, honors work is a different kind of work. It requires our Saints to take responsibility for their education, develop intellectual curiosity, participate in in-depth research, inquiry, and study. Top tech CEOs and leaders nationwide have come out and said that grads from liberal arts schools have what they need— knowledge, vision, empathy, listening, and creativity skills that come from studying a broad range of topics. But career success is not the only reason Siena values this approach to learning. Please create an academic experience that addresses all of your interests and is prepared for all areas of your life, wise well beyond your years. Every first-year student enrolls in a First-Year Seminar (FYS), a two-semester, writing-intensive course that prepares them for the college's intellectual life. Themes change every year, but examples include "Superheroes and Us," "From Story to Screen" and "Nerd Knowledge and Geek Chic." View full university

We, the members of Siena College Taytay, Taytay, Rizal, a catholic educational institution of the Dominican Sisters of St. Catherine of Siena – Philippines, are deeply committed to the formation of a Christ-centered integrated person and in the evangelizing mission of the Church. Inspired by the Dominican Passion for Truth and Compassion for Humanity and the Missionary Spirit of Mother Francisca del Espiritu Santo de Fuentes, we envision a transformed society built on love, justice, peace, and integrity of creation. Hence, we commit to becoming a Center of Excellence, espousing family values and life-oriented education through dynamic management, empowered personnel, relevant, and innovative curricula towards the formation of compassionate and globally competent Christians, who are environmentally and socially concerned, technology-enabled, research motivated, and Marian inspired. 1957 Siena College of Taytay, formerly St. Catherine Academy, was opened during the late Mother Natividad Pilapil, O.P., then Superior General of the Congregation. This was a response to the invitation of the late Cardinal Rufino Santos, Archbishop of Manila. Goals: To initiate innovative programs and the different units of the department and sustain existing relevant activities to respond to the standards of quality and excellence effectively. To undertake research and studies that respond to students' needs and contribute to the improvement of services and instruction. To ensure just and optimal utilization of human and material resources to fulfill the institutional goals for maximum productivity. To train competent Student Services Personnel and students who will become steward leaders for the Church and society. To nurture the Catholic – Dominican values as manifested in the life of the congregation's foundress: Mother Francisca del Espiritu Santo de Fuentes, who has a special love and care for the sick, the poor, and the young. To inculcate the values of truth, reconciliation, justice and peace, solidarity, and creative integrity. View full university