Osias Educational Foundation, formerly known as Osias Colleges, traces its beginnings to the summer of 1947. Founded by prominent Filipino educator and statesman Dr. Camilo O. Osias, the institution was established with the guiding slogan, “The best way to begin is to begin.”
The foundation absorbed the former Balaoan Institute, a pre-war high school headed by Mr. Eleno Orallo, one of the school’s incorporators and a former chancellor.
From its early focus on teacher education, Osias Educational Foundation gradually expanded its academic offerings to include liberal arts, commerce, secretarial studies, computer-related programs, business administration, and graduate education. The institution was converted into a non-stock, non-profit foundation in 1971 as part of its commitment to serving the public and expanding access to education.
Today, Osias Educational Foundation continues to provide higher education programs with an emphasis on preparing students for professional and community life. The institution is presently headed by Dr. Danilo O. Concepion.
Osias Educational Foundation began in 1947 with the establishment of a Junior Normal course leading to E.T.C., responding to the need for more elementary school teachers. The program provided opportunities for teachers who were then only high school graduates to pursue further professional education.
In 1948, the institution opened its four-year Bachelor of Science in Education (B.S.E.) program.
The school continued expanding its academic offerings over the following decades. In 1964, a four-year Liberal Arts course was organized. In 1965, the E.T.C. program was replaced by a four-year Normal Course leading to the Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education (B.S.E. Ed.).
Responding to requests from teachers in La Union and neighboring provinces, the school opened a graduate program leading to the Master of Arts in Education (M.A.) in 1966. The same year also saw the introduction of the four-year Bachelor of Science in Commerce, Major in Accounting.
In 1971, during the administration of founder Dr. Camilo O. Osias, the college was converted into a non-stock, non-profit foundation to expand its service to the public.
The institution also introduced a “Study Now, Pay Later” scheme intended to encourage children from less privileged families to pursue education. However, the program did not prosper because of weaknesses and limitations in its operation.
In 1974, the school expanded into short-term career-oriented education through the Junior Secretarial course and the one-year Secretarial course. These programs were designed for students seeking shorter educational pathways leading to employment.
With the growth of information technology and computer education, Osias Educational Foundation further expanded its offerings in 2000 through programs in Computer Science, two-year Computer Secretarial, and one-year Computer Technician.
Master of Arts in Education
College of Teacher Education
College of Business Administration
College of Arts & Sciences
Osias Educational Foundation offers students a long-established educational institution with a strong foundation in teacher education, business, and the arts and sciences. With programs ranging from undergraduate to graduate studies, the school provides opportunities for students to develop professional knowledge and skills while carrying forward its commitment to accessible, community-oriented education.
Courses Offered by Osias Educational Foundation
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