COMPUTER COLLEGE-BAGUIO

3rd Floor Heavenly Host Realty Building, #12 Aspiras Palispis Highway, Baguio City

Telephone Number: (074) 244 - 6138

Company’s Profile
HISTORY OF THE COMPANY
● The AMA Group of Companies was built upon the dream of the late Amable M. Aguiluz Sr. (AMA) Auditor General and National Treasurer
during the term of President Diosdado Macapagal, to build an institution that would provide world-class education to the Filipino youth.
● That dream bore fruit on October 20, 1980 when his son, Dr. Amable R. Aguiluz V (ARA), established the AMA Institute of Computer
Studies and thus blaze the trail for popular computer education in the country. Originally located along Shaw Boulevard, the pioneering school offered
EDP Fundamentals, Basic Programming and Technology Career courses.
● In June 1981, the AMA Computer College (AMACC) was launched with a four-year degree course in BS Computer Science, the first to be
offered in the country. From only 13, the student population of AMACC surged to 600 in 1983 and to 2,000 in 1985. To meet the growing demand for
computer courses, AMACC established its first campus in Makati in 1983. A second campus followed in1986 in Project 8, Quezon City.
● In 1987, the AMA Computer Learning Center (ACLC) was established to offer short courses in computer programming and two-year
technical vocational than 100 franchised learning centers.
● In the same year, AMA Basic Education was formed to offer elementary, high school and eventually pre-school education. Now known as the
ST. Augustine International School, it has eight (8) local branches located in Metro Manila, Laguna, Cebu City, Mactan, Bacolod and Davao.
● In 1996, AMA set up the AMA Telecommunications and Electronics Learning Center (AMATEL) - the country's first-ever
telecommunications school. It is now called AMA International Institute of Technology (AIIT) and has branches in Cubao, San Pedro, Laguna and
Mindoro.
● In 1998, the ABE International Business College was established to offer courses in Hotel and Restaurant Management (HRM), Business
Administration and computer-related courses. Today ABE has 25 branches nationwide. ABE is an international school affiliated with ABE in the united
Kingdom. It offers not just the local, but also international diploma and international practicum program.
● The AMA school network also expanded overseas with branches in Los Angeles, California, Manama, Bahrain, Bangladesh, China and Hong
Kong. In 2000, AMAES launched its most ambitious expansion program with no less than 14 branches being set up nationwide. To help its graduates find
employment, AMA established in the same year its own manpower placement agency in 2000 called INFOTECH Professional Services Inc.
● The year 2000 saw AMA expanding into maritime education, medicine, nursing, care-giving and allied health courses. Now, the Norwegian
Maritime Academy (NMA), the AMA School of Medicine and Nursing (ASMN), and the St. Augustine School of Nursing (SASN), are making a mark in
their respective fields with their IT-based curricula.
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● The AMA Education System (AMAES)- the umbrella for AMA schools currently boasts of more than 200 campuses nationwide and in key
foreign cities. It has proudly produced more than 150,000 professionals who have been gainfully employed locally and overseas.
● On August 20, 2002, AMA was granted University status by the Commission on Higher Education (CHED)- a well-earned tribute to the first
ISO-certificated computer educational institution in the Philippines, Founding Chairman Dr. Amable R. Aguiluz V was installed as the first AMA
University president.
DESCRIPTION

AMA’s focus on IT education means that technology is integrated into all of its programs, providing students with an advantage in the use of different

industry-required business applications and making them tech-savvy. The AMA Education System is dedicated to providing quality education that

prepares students for promising careers, and as the pioneer in IT education and online learning in the Philippines, AMAES offers a holistic, high-quality

education to produce graduates who are ready to meet the demands of the times. This commitment to excellence has made AMA Education System a

reliable and trusted provider of education in the Philippines

3rd Floor Heavenly Host Realty Building, #12 Aspiras Palispis Highway, Baguio City

Telephone Number: (074) 244 - 6138

● AMAES is composed of several member institutions, including AMA University and Colleges, ACLC College, AMA Computer Learning

Center (ACLC), ABE International Business College, St. Augustine School of Nursing, Delta Air International Aviation Academy, AMA Basic Education

(formerly St. Augustine International School), and Southern Luzon College – Cavite. These institutions

offer a comprehensive range of programs from Senior High School to Graduate Studies, including specialized courses in Data Science, Cybersecurity, and

Blockchain Technology. The system is renowned for its IT-focused programs, equipping students with the skills and knowledge needed in the modern

digital landscape..

● The institution has established partnerships with global brands such as Cisco, Microsoft, and CompTIA, providing students with a

competitive edge and access to internationally recognized certifications. AMAES also has a strong affiliation with Pearson VUE, a global leader in

computer-based testing, making it one of the few certified institutions for high-stakes certification and licensure exams.

● With its focus on quality and innovative education, AMAES continues to shape future leaders who are tech-savvy, globally competitive, and

ready to meet the demands of the times. AMA Education System is your education partner today and tomorrow.

Vision

To become the foremost and most prominent provider of globally recognized information technology-based education and related services in the global
market, helping our graduates lead joyful, fulfilling, professional, and personal lives.

Mission

AMA is committed to delivering comprehensive, relevant, and high-quality IT-based education across all levels and fields. Our goal is to cultivate world-
class professionals and leaders who are attuned to the demands of technology and the global community, conscious of the well-being and welfare of
others, and capable of realizing their potential as productive members of society, all to honor and glorify God Almighty.