Saint Mary's College of Quezon City

{{Infobox College | name = Saint Mary's College of Quezon City | native_name = Dalubhasaang Santa Maria ng Quezon City | image = Saint Mary's College of Quezon City (SMCQC).svg | image_size = 175px | former_name = Colegio del Beaterio (1725-1939) | motto = Initium Sapientiae Timor Domini | mottoeng = The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom. | type = Private, Catholic basic and higher education institution | established = | founder = Religious of the Virgin Mary | religious_affiliation = Roman Catholic (RVM Sisters) | academic_affiliations = PAASCU | president = Sr. Maria Gilda Penafiel, RVM | students = m | city = 37 Mother Ignacia Avenue, Quezon City | country = Philippines | campus = Urban | coordinates = | free_label = Patroness | free = Blessed Virgin Mary | colors = Royal Blue | nickname = Marians | website = https://smcqc.edu.ph/ | pushpin_map = Manila | pushpin_map_caption = Location in Metro Manila }} Saint Mary's College of Quezon City also referred to by its acronym SMCQC or as St. Mary's College, is a private Catholic basic and higher education institution for both boys and girls administered by the Religious of the Virgin Mary in Mother Ignacia Avenue, Quezon City, Philippines. It was established in 1725 by the RVM Sisters. Background SMCQC is one of the oldest academic institutions in the Philippines, that offers formal education for girls in the Philippines. A history tracing back to 1684, Ignacia del Espiritu Santo and her beatas started educating young Filipinas as part of their mission as a foundational community. In 1725, they opened a boarding school for girls which became known as Colegio del Beaterio. This also marked the first step towards formal education for the school. The Beaterio was opened to Yndias and Chinese mestizas, as well as to Spanish girls.