Olivarez College Tagaytay

Olivarez College Tagaytay (OCT) is an educational institution offering comprehensive academic programs with a focus on holistic development of mind, body, and soul. The college provides higher education through its College programs, Senior High School with various academic strands, and TESDA-accredited technical-vocational courses. Key academic offerings include Bachelor of Science degrees in Business Administration, Accountancy, Criminology, Information Technology, Tourism Management, Hospitality Management, Elementary Education, and Nursing. Senior High School strands include TVL (Technical-Vocational Livelihood) with ICT and Home Economics specializations, STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics), HUMSS (Humanities and Social Sciences), GAS (General Academics Strand), and ABM (Accountancy, Business, and Management). TESDA programs include NC II certifications in Bread and Pastry Production, Cookery, Food and Beverage Services, Caregiving, and Computer Systems Servicing, plus NC III in Bookkeeping. The institution emphasizes practical skills through industry partnerships, OJT opportunities, and licensure exam preparation, boasting a 96.30% Nurse licensure passing rate compared to the 84.99% national average. OCT implements the SMARTEST campus model focusing on Service, Meaningful outputs, Accessibility, Resilience, Technological efficiency, Environmental/social sensitivity, and Trustworthiness. The college maintains ISO 21001 governance and engages in community extension programs, research initiatives, and international collaborations, particularly with Japanese partners in nursing, caregiving, hospitality, and tourism fields.