SLU

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Name    : Saint Louis University

Addres  : Upper Bonaficio St., Baguio City, Benguet, 2600 Philippines

Vision and Mission

The School of Teacher Education and Liberal Arts (STELA) is envisioned as an institution for excellence in Teacher and Liberal Arts Education committed to the CICM mission of education of “missio et excellentia” in the formation and training of competent, creative, socially-involved professionals imbued with Christian Spirit.

GOALS & OBJECTIVES

1. To enhance learners in their Christian philosophy of education, cognizant of the dignity of an individual

2. To enrich the sense of responsibility, sensitivity for others, and inclusivity in the spirit of CICM mission of inculcating understanding and brotherhood to all, especially the poor and the non-Christian

3. To provide the learners with the knowledge and skills that promote creativity, critical thinking, and scholarly research needed for national development

4. To innovate mediums and resources to operate as a self-reliant unit and sustain long-term growth and development

5. To cultivate in the students the appreciation of diversity, order and beauty, scientific outlook, and deep sense of national identity and cultural historicity

6. To instill in students the love for and commitment to excellenhce in both intellectual and moral excellence to sustain their dedication to their profession

7. To cultivate relevant knowledge and skills needed in the real world

8. To mold missionary disciples who are socially aware and responsive to the needs of the family, church, and society

Brief History

In 1907, the CICM Missionaries arrived in the Philippines, mandated by the Holy See to evangelize the northern part of the country. Pretty soon, it became apparent that Baguio, then a small mountain village resort in the province of Benguet, around two hundred and fifty kilometers north of Manila, would be pivotal for the region. With an elevation of at least 1,500 meters above sea level, Baguio is a natural gateway to and from the Cordillera mountain range, which traverses the Mountain Provinces (Montañosa), the home of numerous indigenous tribes.

Thus it was that in 1911, Rev Fr Séraphin Devesse, CICM, founded a one-room elementary school in Baguio for ten local boys. From these humble origins, Saint Louis School began.

In 1915, the intermediate grades and a trade school were started under the guidance of Fr. Florimond Carlu, CICM.

In 1921, the high school was inaugurated.

In 1952, college-level courses in the Liberal Arts and Commerce were offered, and Saint Louis College had its first Rector.

In 1955, the graduate-level programs of Saint Louis College were granted recognition. Still, the real turning point came on 13 May 1963, when Saint Louis College was conferred University status by the Philippine Government.

From the one-room Saint Louis School for ten boys in 1911, Saint Louis University has grown to a four-campus University with more than thirty buildings catering to more than thirty thousand students.

Academic Support System

The Junior High Department of Saint Louis University, a coeducational junior high school, provides various academic and extracurricular programs and activities to support students in developing and learning. 

The school is composed of teaching and non-teaching staff ready to serve the various needs of students. It is also equipped with different facilities and types of equipment that provide a learning environment that is safe for both teachers and students, as well as one that is good for both their physical and mental well-being

Teaching System

The Saint Louis University Basic Education School - Laboratory High School held classes every Monday to Friday. The flag-raising ceremony is held every Monday and starts at 7:30 AM. Class hours start from 7:40 AM until 4:00 PM. The number of subjects that students take is five (5), with each subject taking one (1) hour. The school has two breaks for students and teachers: Recess is from 9:40 to 10:00, and Lunch break is from 12:00 to 1:00.