About Us

About COSCA

Colegio de Santa Catalina de Alejandría, commonly known as COSCA, is one of the oldest and most respected educational institutions in Dumaguete City, Negros Oriental, Philippines. Founded in 1904 by the Augustinian Sisters, the school was established to provide quality Catholic education to the local community. Over the years, COSCA has grown from a small school for girls into a co-educational institution offering comprehensive academic programs from pre-school to tertiary levels. The school is known for its strong emphasis on values formation, academic excellence, and community service, reflecting its mission to develop well-rounded individuals grounded in Christian virtues.

COSCA plays a significant role in the cultural and educational landscape of Dumaguete. It has produced numerous graduates who have contributed to various fields, including education, business, and public service, both locally and internationally. The school’s campus is a blend of historical and modern architecture, with facilities that support a holistic learning experience. COSCA’s commitment to fostering a deep sense of social responsibility and spiritual growth among its students continues to make it a pillar of education in the region.

Our Philosophy of Education

The total formation of the human person in the quest for knowledge and truth and search for meaning, enlightened by Faith, the good of the human family and in view of man’s ultimate end.

Our Mission

We provide and impart a Catholic education that is Christ-centered and competency-based, holistic and transformative, through appropriate use of relevant pedagogy and technology. We equip students with globally responsive knowledge, attitudes, and skills that are based on Christian principles and values. We engage in research-based community projects for people empowerment and nation-building.

We advocate and promote the protection and preservation of Mother Earth, our common home, through responsible stewardship.

Our Vision

We envision COSCA as a Christ-Centered, Premier Diocesan Catholic Educational Institution, Transformative in Christian Leadership and Service, Enhancing the Family, Church and Society in the Midst of a Fast Changing World.

Our Core Values

FIDES. SPES. CARITAS.

We believe. We hope. We love. We integrate Faith, Life and Culture.

TRUTH and WISDOM.

We seek the Truth. We love Wisdom. We live by them.

MISSION and EVANGELIZATION.

We uphold the teachings of the Church. We engage in the life and Mission of the Church. We proclaim Christ to the world.

DISCIPLESHIP.

We build community. We are not just a crowd. We are not just a working group. We are God’s beloved children. We are a community of faith. We are a community of disciples.

STEWARDSHIP.

We love Mother Earth. We protect the environment. We take responsibility of God’s creation.

EMPOWERMENT.

We empower lives with purpose and meaning; families with love and integrity; the world with truth, justice, freedom and peace.

CHRISTIAN SERVICE.

We serve with joy and love. We make a difference. We live simply. We share generously. We care deeply.