St. Scholastica's College, Manila

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Saint Scholastica's College

Dalubhasaang Saint Scholastica (Filipino)
Motto	Ora et Labora (Latin)
Motto in English	Prayer and Work
Type	Private Catholic Non-profit All-girls Basic and Higher education institution
Established	December 1906; 117 years ago (December 1906)
Founder	Congregation of the Missionary Benedictine Sisters of Tutzing
Religious affiliation	Roman Catholic (Benedictine Sisters)
Academic affiliations	PAASCU CWC ASAIHL I-SSI
President	Sister Mary Christine Pinto OSB
Administrative staff	800
Students	9,856
Location	Leon Guinto Street, Singalong , Metro Manila , Philippines 14°33′51″N 120°59′47″E / 14.56418°N 120.99638°E / 14.56418; 120.99638
Campus	Urban Area 36,655.50 square metres (3.665550 ha)
Alma Mater song	Let's Cheer for St. Scholastica
Colors	Blue  and  White
Nickname	Scholastican
Sporting affiliations	WNCAA, WCSA Manila Athletics
Website	www.ssc.edu.ph
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Saint Scholastica's College, also referred to by its acronym SSC or colloquially St. Scho, is a private Catholic basic and higher education institution for women founded and managed by the Congregation of the Missionary Benedictine Sisters of Tutzing in a 3.66 hectares (36,600 m²) lot in Malate, Manila, Philippines. It was established in 1906 initially offering elementary academic programs. It started admitting high school students in 1907 and opened its collegiate department in 1920. It pioneered in formal music education in the Philippines, opening a Conservatory of Music in 1907.^[1]

Although Saint Scholastica's College is an exclusive school for women, admission of male students in the Music, Fine Arts, Interior Design, and preschool programs has been allowed. The college is recognized by the Department of Education and the Commission on Higher Education and also a charter member of the Philippine Accrediting Association of Schools, Colleges and Universities. It has earned Level III accreditation on all of its respective departments and schools. The college had its centennial celebration on December 3, 2006, at the Quirino Grandstand in Rizal Park, Ermita, Manila.