1989
Twinkle Star School, a pioneer private educational institution of La Trinidad, was officially dedicated and open for enrolment in April of 1989 by the School President Ambrosio B. Alawas and School Principal Dr. Annabelle Marie D. Alawas. As founders, they envisioned the school as a ministry that delivers quality Christian education, sharing the Word of God and developing students to be dedicated leaders of the community.
1991
The Twinkle Star School started with a small nursery in a rented apartment with only a handful of students. Eventually, Kindergarten levels were offered in order to provide further education for promoted nursery students. The humble beginnings of the school reflects the star that led three wise men to Jesus Christ, representing the first batch of students and their potential to be inspiring beacons towards a brighter tomorrow.
1993
By God’s grace, the growing ministry enabled the attainment of property and a school building with four floors. Nursery to Grade 6 students are now being taught in the first building that was made at 156 Pico Road, La Trinidad. The area was mostly surrounded by gardens and the fast-growing vegetable industry. Other schools are also emerging during this time.
2001
TSS Secondary Education was recognized on January 31, 2001. Another building was being made to accommodate the growing number of high school students. And then, after a decade, the school was renamed as Star Educational Christian Foundation to emphasize the school's objective of providing non-profit Christian ministry in secular education.
2010
The SECF community did not cease in attaining various local recognition and accolades. SC alumni have been exceling well in their careers, contributing to the community as responsible citizens through Christian values, inspired to reach personal achievement and achieve goals that contribute to society. The vacant building beside the school's property was purchased in order to facilitate more high school students in the future.
2011
Due to the dedication of the SC Community, SC elementary and high school students have been consistent frontrunners in local and state competitions. To be distinct from its being a school ministry, it was February 10, 2011 when the High School Science program was also recognized.
2012
The progress of innovation for the school continues with the need for accreditation from external organizations. For more than 10 years, Star Colleges continues to be an ESC participating school under the Department of Education and through the evaluation of the Private Education Assistance Committee. Every year since, hundreds of high school students have been granted a government subsidy to support their high school education.
2013
Later, the president Mr. Ambrosio B. Alawas proposed to the board for the school name to be changed in order to accommodate the Tertiary Course in the near future. Therefore, on December 16, 2013, the school’s name was changed to STAR COLLEGES, INC. with Government Recognition No. SHS-P-0053, 2015. On that same year, Star Colleges applied and procured a permit from the Department of education to offer all tracks of the Senior High School Program. In doing so, the SC community show dedication towards improving education of Filipino high school students.
2014
Following the progress of Philippine education, Star Colleges continues innovative pursuits by implementing of Senior High School grade levels for all tracks. Other than offering Grade 11 and 12 for high school students, a building was being done in the purchased lot that is adjacent to the school's open basketball court. The new building would temporarily accommodate senior high school students, but eventually the building was being created in order to eventually offer college courses in the future.
2017
The first batch of Senior High School students successfully completed their secondary education. During this time, more infrastructure is being developed in a purchased lot at Shilan, La Trinidad. The building and other facilities at the recently purchased lot would soon be known as the extended campus of Star Colleges and the training center for students and guests.
2020
In collaboration with the Commission of Higher Education since 2017, the school administration focused on making infrastructure for the college department and the opening of college courses. The first college course that was approved and developed was Bachelor of Arts in Theology. Despite difficulties that were experienced throughout the Covid-19 pandemic, the number of enrolled college students are steadily growing.
2022
With much preparation and effort, the Star Colleges achieved Junior High School Level II Accreditation by the Association of Christian Schools, Colleges, and Universities. In doing so, the quality of education that being offered for high school students are within required standards of the Department of Education and the Private Education Assistance Committee. Achieving ACSCU Level II Accreditation enables the maintenance and continuation of government subsidies for qualified Junior High School students.
2023
In just a few years, more college courses were opened with extensive review and permission by the Commission of Higher Education. Apart from the first college course being offered, Bachelor of Arts in Theology, Star Colleges also now offers the following college courses: Bachelor of Early Childhood Education, Bachelor of Physical Education, Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Bachelor of Science in Criminology, Bachelor of Technology Livelihood Education, Bachelor of Science in Social Work, and Bachelor of Science in Tourism Management.
2024
After participating in an international evaluation by the World University Rankings for Innovation (WURI), Star Colleges globally is ranked Top 15 in Leadership and ranked Top 70 in Student Mobility and Openness. In doing so, Star Colleges gains further recognition in the national and local higher education community as a fast-growing and innovative institution.
2025
Grabbing the opportunity to be evaluated once again by the Association of Christian Schools, Colleges, and Universities (ACSCU), the Junior High School program of Star Colleges was evaluated and deemed within the standards that are required to achieve Level III Accreditation. Having achieved Level III Accreditation by ACSCU for the Junior High School program, Star Colleges gains full curricular autonomy, empowering it to design and implement innovative programs that address critical global challenges, aligning with SDG 4 (Quality Education) and SDG 11 (Sustainable Communities).
Present
For the past thirty years, the Star Colleges developed quality Christian education and raised students who excel beyond their expected developmental levels of learning and presented the valued traits that accomplishes the mission and vision of the Star Colleges community. Through unique and comprehensive SC curriculums and programs, students are provided experiential learning that enable: Christian Character, Academic Excellence, and Global Competence.
