La Verdad Christian College

La Verdad Christian College is a private non-stock, non-sectarian educational institution established in Apalit, Pampanga, Philippines.^[1] It is the first private school in the Philippines that grants scholarship programs to deserving students by providing tuition-free education^[2] and no miscellaneous fees. It is one of the best schools in Pampanga, up to regional and national levels.^[3]

History

It was established in 1998 by its founding chairman Eli Soriano. Currently, Dr. Daniel Razon serves as the president.

It offers pre-school, elementary and high school to its students since 1998 then college was started in 2005 offering its initial six technical courses. In 2010, the college established its first branch in Caloocan City which eventually becomes the main branch of the institution. The year 2011 pave its way to establish its foreign campuses in Ghana and Liberia countries both in Africa.^[4]

At present, La Verdad Christian College holds the title as the only educational institution that provides free uniforms, instructional materials and meals since 2009 as part of its full-grant scholarship program to deserving students.

Academics

Scholarship Programs

There are scholarship programs that can be availed by the applicant. The college offers grants to deserving applicants like: Presidential Scholarship, Academic Scholarship, Sports Scholarship, and Partial Scholarship.^[5] Full scholarship grant was started in school year 2009-2010, its first graduate of scholars was in the year 2013.

Pre-school Programs

The Pre-school program started its operation in the school year 1999-2000 along with Elementary School. Pre-school programs are offered by the school but not for full-grant scholarship.

• Kinder 1
• Kinder 2

Elementary School

The Elementary School started its operation in the school year 1999-2000 along with the Pre-school program.

• Grades 1 to 6

Junior High School

Its secondary level was offered in the school year 2000 to 2001, formerly known as first year to fourth year high school.

• Grade 7 to 10

Senior High School

Its first batch of K to 12 graduates was in March 28, 2018.^[6]

• Grade 11 and 12

CHED Programs

Bachelor degrees offered by the college are supervised by the Commission on High Education (CHED).

• 5 Year Bachelor of Science in Accountancy
• 4 Year Bachelor of Science in Accounting Technology
• 4 Year Bachelor of Arts in Broadcasting^[7]
• 4 Year Bachelor of Science in Social Works
• 4 Year Bachelor of Science in Information System
• 2 Year Associate in Computer Technology

TESDA Programs

Technical courses offered are supervised by Technical Education Skills Development Authority (TESDA).

• 2 Year Mass Communication Technology
• 2 Year Office Management
• 1 Year Health Care Services NC II (Nursing Assistant)
• 1 Year Cookery NC II (International Cookery)

Local Awards

In 2017, one of its student, Carlo Canlas entered into the competition organized by Cinema One dubbed as Cinema One Originals Festival 2017. Canlas won the said competition besting among other nine universities.^[8][9]

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