About APSA QC

The Association of Private School Administrators of Quezon City (APSA QC) grew out of a shared desire to meet the needs of the private education sector by creating an organization where school administrators could interact professionally, collaborate meaningfully, and establish a distinct, unified identity.

To formalize these aspirations, the group held an organizational meeting at Stella Maris College in 1977. Most attendees were grade school principals. During this historic gathering, Dr. Enrique F. Coralejo, then Principal of Claret School of Quezon City, was unanimously elected as the first president of the Association of Private Elementary School Administrators (APESA).

As news of the newly formed association spread, administrators from preschools and high schools expressed interest in joining the organization. Responding to this growing interest, APESA expanded its membership. A year later, during the Second Quarter General Assembly held at Marist School in Marikina, the organization dropped the letter “E” for “Elementary” from its name and became the Association of Private School Administrators (APSA).

It subsequently drafted its Constitution and By-Laws, followed by the appropriate ratification procedures and the preparation of incorporation documents. In September 1978, APSA, Inc. was formally reorganized, with membership opened to administrators of all private preschool, elementary, and secondary schools recognized by the Department of Education, Culture, and Sports (DECS) within the then Quezon City school division. At the time, the division also included the municipalities of Mandaluyong, Marikina, Pasig, and San Juan.

As founding president, Dr. Coralejo led the association for six consecutive years. During his tenure, he guided APSA with passion, vigor, and a strong commitment to strengthening cooperation among private school administrators. His leadership helped lay the foundation for the association to continue growing and serving its members.

In 1994, however, changes in the political and administrative structure of Metropolitan Manila brought a significant transition for APSA. Mandaluyong, Marikina, Pasig, and San Juan attained their own status as separate school divisions, effectively reducing the geographical coverage and membership base of APSA Quezon City.

Yet this change did not diminish the association’s purpose or commitment. Instead, APSA QC adapted to a changing educational landscape and continued to strengthen its role as a professional organization for private school administrators in Quezon City.

From its beginnings as a small gathering of educators with a common vision, APSA QC has grown into an enduring community united by professional collaboration, shared responsibility, and a commitment to quality private education. Through changing times, educational reforms, and new challenges, the association has remained steadfast in its mission of supporting its members and the schools they serve.

Today, APSA QC continues to thrive—building on its founders' vision while responding to the evolving needs of education. Its enduring strength lies not merely in the number of its members, but in the spirit of collaboration, leadership, and service that has sustained the association through the years. As it moves forward, APSA QC remains committed to fostering excellence, strengthening partnerships, and shaping a vibrant future for private education in Quezon City.