​Welcome to Our New Digital Home!
It is with great pleasure that I welcome you to the official new website of San Carlos School of Cebu Basic Education Community!
This digital platform is designed to be your primary and most accessible source for all information regarding our school—from academic programs and schedules to important announcements, events, and resources. I encourage everyone to explore it and bookmark this page.
I extend a warm welcome to all our students, parents, alumni, and other cherished stakeholders who are the heart of this vibrant community.
As we turn this page, the San Carlos School of Cebu embarks on a significant new journey: becoming a separate, independent entity from the University of San Carlos. This transition is rooted in our commitment to focus entirely on the unique needs and development of our basic education students from Kindergarten to Grade 12, with the Mission to enable their holistic development, making them proactive participants in transforming society and nation-building as true witnesses to the WORD; and the Vision to be the premiere basic education school in the Philippines, leveraging highly differentiated and internationally recognized learning programs.
This new undertaking is a monumental step forward, signifying our dedication to continuously improving the education we provide.
I humbly ask for the full support and cooperation of every member of our community—students, parents, teachers, staff, and alumni—as we navigate this transition. Your support and commitment will ensure a smooth sailing journey in our mission to nurture and educate young Carolinians from Kindergarten all the way through to Grade 12.
Thank you for joining us as we embark on this exciting new chapter. May we move forward with unity, faith, and commitment to forming young Carolinians who are prepared to serve and lead.
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With gratitude and hope,
FR. ALFONSO A. ARACELI, SVD
School Director
OUR CORE
VALUES
Enable the holistic development of students, making them proactive participants in transforming society and nation-building as true witnesses to the WORD.
To be the premiere basic education school in the Philippines, leveraging highly differentiated and internationally recognized learning programs.
is a Catholic institution imbued with the missionary charism of St. Arnold Janssen and the scholastic idealism of San Carlos Borromeo. Our academic character is deeply rooted in the SVD’s prophetic mission and profoundly expressed by our own Mission, Vision, and Values.
SAN CARLOS SCHOOL OF CEBU, INC.
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OUR VISION
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SAN CARLOS SCHOOL OF CEBU, INC. is a Catholic institution imbued with the missionary charism of St. Arnold Janssen and the scholastic idealism of San Carlos Borromeo. Our academic character is deeply rooted in the SVD’s prophetic mission and profoundly expressed by our own Mission, Vision, and Values.
On April 11, 2025, SAN CARLOS SCHOOL OF CEBU, INC.(formerly USC Basic Education Department) was granted a government permit by the Department of Education Region VII to operate kindergarten, elementary, junior high school, and senior high school programs.
On April 11, 2025, SAN CARLOS SCHOOL OF CEBU, INC.(formerly USC Basic Education Department) was granted a government permit by the Department of Education Region VII to operate kindergarten, elementary, junior high school, and senior high school programs.
SCSC History
The history of the University of San Carlos dates back on August 1, when the Spanish Jesuit Missionaries laid the foundation of what was later called Colegio de San Ildefonso in Cebu
The Colegio de San Carlos (CSC)transferred to its present site along P. del Rosario Street.
On April 1, the Colegio de San Carlos was placed under the administration of the German religious order Societas Verbi Divini (SVD) that offered College and Boy’s High School.
On July 1, the Colegio was granted university status by the government, now named, University of San Carlos.
A new campus for boys was opened along Gen. Maxilom Avenue, presently, the North Campus.
Another campus for grade school boys and girls, for high school girls, and for teachers-to-be was also inaugurated on J. Alcantara Street, presently the South Campus.
Montessori Academy, occupies the former site of the SVD Formation House. It houses self-contained classrooms for preschool, elementary and lower Erdkinder. Each classroom is equipped with authentic Montessori materials.
Constitution of Basic Education as Separate Self Reliant Business Unit. To carve out Basic Education as a separate self-reliant business unit and such was unanimously approved by the USC Board of Trustees. And to carry out the necessary steps to implement the board resolution no. 2011.0611.008.
Senior High School was introduced through the K to 12 reforms in 2016. The Grade 12Senior High School Diploma was therefore first awarded in 2018.
Carving Basic Education as a separate corporation from the tertiary.
Procurement of a letter of approval for the devolution from the SVD Asia-Pacific Zone was requested; a further study for the Long-Range Planning Committee with outside advisers as members of the task force.
Confirmation of the separation of basic education from University of San Carlos is the decision of the SVD PHS, which was supported by the USC Board of Trustees effective School Year 2023-2024.
On April 11, 2025, SAN CARLOS SCHOOL OF CEBU, INC.(formerly USC Basic Education Department) was granted a government permit by the Department of Education Region VII to operate kindergarten, elementary, junior high school, and senior high school programs.
Revision to the Proposed Name of USC Basic Education Corporation Approved. The USC Board of Trustees unanimously decided to adopt “SAN CARLOS SCHOOL, Affiliate of USC– written in smaller fonts under the name” as the official name of the USC BED Corporation.
SAN CARLOS SCHOOL OF CEBU
Organizational Framework
The organizational framework of SAN CARLOS SCHOOL OF CEBU, INC. is governed by the Board of Trustees, which provides strategic direction and fiduciary oversight to ensure the school fulfills its mission with integrity and sustainability. Under the leadership of the School Director, the institution is organized into four key divisions: Finance, Academics and Curriculum Development, Administration, and Pastoral and Spiritual Care.
Each division is responsible for designated offices aligned with its operational mandate, ensuring cohesive management and mission-focused service delivery. Departments are headed by appointed officers, with principals reporting under the Academics and Curriculum Division. Clearly defined roles and reporting lines establish accountability and operational clarity across all functional areas.
The school’s organizational design integrates structured divisions, defined roles, and compliance-aligned bodies to ensure transparent governance and operational efficiency. This framework reinforces educational quality, regulatory adherence, and long-term institutional resilience.