St. Scholastica’s College
A formerly all-girls school located along Calle Pennsylvania (Leon Guinto Street) corner Calle Vito Cruz. Established by Benedictine Nuns from Germany in 1906 at Tondo. Relocated to its present site in 1914. Famous for its Conservatory of Music which was established in 1907. Famous buildings include the College Chapel by George Asp, the Art Deco St. Cecilia’s Hall, and St Hildegard Hall. Damaged in 1945 during World War 2. Rebuilt after the war. Accepted male students in 2024. Five buildings on the campus were recently declared national cultural treasures.
PHOTO: MARK JUSTIN LAURENTE
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