Former name | Saint Nicholas Academy |
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Motto | Initium Sapientiae Timor Domini(Latin) |
Motto in English | The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom. |
Type | Private Roman Catholic Coeducational Basic education institution |
Established | 1966 |
Parent institution | St. Mary's College of Quezon City |
Religious affiliation | Roman Catholic (RVM Sisters) |
Location | Tomas Abella St., Cebu City , , 10°17′35″N123°53′28″E / 10.29317°N 123.89098°E |
Campus | Urban |
Patroness | Our Lady of Fatima |
Colors | Blue and White |
Nickname | Marians |
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