Don Bosco College, Canlubang

What Don Bosco College, Canlubang does

Don Bosco College, Inc. (DBC) is a private Catholic educational institution operating under the Salesian tradition, located on a single campus in Canlubang, Calamba City, Laguna, Philippines. Founded in 1963, it serves students from Kindergarten through College, organized into three divisions: the Basic Education Department (K-10) with Senior High School academic (ABM, HUMSS, STEM) and technical-vocational tracks; the College Department offering two-year diplomas and four-year bachelor's degrees (AB Philosophy, BSEd in Values Education, BSIT, BTVTE in four majors); and a Technical Vocational Education and Training (TVET) center delivering NC I/II-certified programs in Automotive, Electrical, Mechatronics, Mechanical, Machining, and Welding for trainees aged 18-30. The institution is dually certified to ISO 9001:2015 (Quality Management) and ISO 45001:2018 (Occupational Health & Safety).

DBC operates on a tuition-driven subscription revenue model with annual billing, supplemented by one-time admission processing fees (400 PHP for BED), bookstore sales of uniforms, books and supplies, and partnership-funded scholarships (notably Meralco and QCBMc). The technology layer is minimal: a DBC Portal for student records and enrollment, a Google Forms-based online admission workflow, and standard social media presence on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. Distribution is direct-to-consumer via on-site enrollment offices and online registration, with primary geographic concentration in the CALABARZON region. Headcount of 68 employees positions DBC as a small-to-mid-sized private school relative to its multi-level program portfolio.

The business model is a classic private-school operating model reliant on annual tuition renewal, family/community referrals through the Salesian network, and corporate scholarship partnerships for subsidizing disadvantaged students. The institution emphasizes holistic Salesian formation over scale, with no parent company, no subsidiaries, no funding rounds, and no M&A activity in the public record. Recent 2025 activity centers on partnership expansion (Unilab, Meralco) and a strategic planning cycle aimed at reinforcing program relevance and enrollment stability.

Name

Don Bosco College, Canlubang

Legal name

DON BOSCO COLLEGE, INC.

Website

https://donboscocanlubang.edu.ph

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Don Bosco College, Inc. is a private Salesian Catholic school in Canlubang, Calamba City, Laguna, Philippines, offering Basic Education (K-12), College, and TVET programs to Filipino students and families, funded primarily through tuition and corporate scholarship partnerships.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Primary, Secondary, Tertiary, and Technical-Vocational Education

NAICS

Educational Services (611), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Charter College-Prep & Advanced Academics Schools (EDAJACAJ)

akta.pro secondary industry

Transfer, Articulation & Credit Evaluation (EDALAAAH)

Keywords

• K-12 education
• Catholic basic education
• Senior high school programs
• Technical vocational training
• Teacher education degrees

Headquarters

HQ city

Calamba City

HQ country

Philippines

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Academic Fees: Tuition fees from Basic Education (K-10), Senior High School, College, and TVET programs. Fees vary by program level and are published annually (e.g., BED Fees S.Y. 2026-2027).
2. Bookstore Sales: Sale of uniforms, books, and school supplies through the school's bookstore. Pricelist available for download.
3. Admission Processing Fees: Processing fee of 400 PHP collected during BED admission application for entrance examination.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Don Bosco College, Inc. is a Salesian Catholic educational institution in Calamba City, Laguna, Philippines, providing holistic Catholic education across Basic Education (Kindergarten through Senior High School with Academic and TVL tracks), College programs (2-year diplomas and bachelor's degrees in Philosophy, Education, IT, and Technical-Vocational Teacher Education), and TVET certification programs (Automotive, Electrical, Mechatronics, Mechanical, Machining, Welding). Revenue is generated primarily through tuition and academic fees, supplemented by bookstore sales of uniforms and supplies and a one-time admission processing fee.

Product overview

Don Bosco College, Inc. is a Salesian educational institution in Canlubang, Calamba City, Laguna, Philippines, offering a comprehensive educational portfolio across three main divisions: Basic Education Department (K-12), College Programs, and Technical Vocational Education and Training (TVET). The Basic Education Department provides Kindergarten through Senior High School with academic tracks (ABM, HUMSS, STEM) and technical-vocational tracks (Automotive Servicing, Electrical Installation and Maintenance). College programs include 2-year diploma programs and bachelor's degrees in Education, Philosophy, Information Technology, and Technical-Vocational Teacher Education. TVET offers certified programs in Automotive, Electrical, Mechatronics, Mechanical, Machining, and Welding fields with NC II certifications. The institution also provides student support services including a bookstore, registrar, and accounting services, along with an online student portal. All programs emphasize holistic Catholic education guided by Salesian values, preparing students to become good Christians and upright citizens with 21st-century skills.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Basic Education — Kindergarten Early childhood Catholic education program for 5-year-old learners, focused on holistic development and 21st-century skills under Salesian pedagogy.
• Basic Education — Grade School (Grades 1-6) Elementary Salesian Catholic education program covering Grades 1 through 6, with academic and values formation curriculum.
• Basic Education — Junior High School (Grades 7-10) Junior high school Catholic education program covering Grades 7 through 10, providing college preparation and Salesian values formation.
• Senior High School — Academic Track (ABM, HUMSS, STEM) Senior High School Academic Track offering Accountancy, Business and Management (ABM), Humanities and Social Sciences (HUMSS), and Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) strands for Grade 11-12 students.
• Senior High School — TVL Track (Automotive Servicing) Senior High School Technical-Vocational-Livelihood Track specializing in Automotive Servicing for Grades 11-12.
• Senior High School — TVL Track (Electrical Installation and Maintenance) Senior High School Technical-Vocational-Livelihood Track specializing in Electrical Installation and Maintenance for Grades 11-12.
• College — Two-Year Diploma Programs Two-year diploma programs in Automotive After Sales Management, Electromechanics Technology, Information Technology, and Mechanical Technology, providing technical competency for direct industry entry.
• College — Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy (AB Philosophy) Four-year bachelor's degree program in Philosophy providing foundational philosophical formation consistent with Salesian pedagogy.
• College — Bachelor of Secondary Education (BSEd) Major in Values Education Four-year Bachelor of Secondary Education specializing in Values Education, preparing graduates to teach and form values across secondary levels.
• College — Bachelor of Science in Information Technology (BSIT) Four-year Bachelor of Science in Information Technology providing computing, networking, and software competencies for IT industry entry.
• College — BTVTE (Automotive, Electro-Mechanics, IT, Mechanical) Bachelor of Technical-Vocational Teacher Education (BTVTE) programs with majors in Automotive Technology, Electro-Mechanics Technology, Information Technology, and Mechanical Technology, training future TVET instructors.
• TVET — Automotive Technical vocational training program in Automotive servicing for male and female trainees aged 18-30.
• TVET — Electrical Installation & Maintenance NC II Technical vocational training program leading to Electrical Installation and Maintenance NC II certification for trainees aged 18-30.
• TVET — Electrical Technical vocational training program in the Electrical field for male and female trainees aged 18-30.
• TVET — Mechatronics Servicing NC II Technical vocational training program leading to Mechatronics Servicing NC II certification for trainees aged 18-30.
• TVET — Mechanical Technical vocational training program in the Mechanical field for male and female trainees aged 18-30.
• TVET — Machining NC II Technical vocational training program leading to Machining NC II certification for trainees aged 18-30.
• TVET — Shielded Metal Arc Welding NC I & II Technical vocational training program leading to Shielded Metal Arc Welding NC I & II certification for trainees aged 18-30.
• Bookstore Services On-campus school bookstore providing uniforms, books, and school supplies for students and parents, with downloadable pricelist.
• Registrar Services Registrar office handling enrollment procedures for new and old students, requests for school records, and BED online enrollment.
• Accounting and Payment Services Accounting office providing payment information and online payment options for tuition and fees across all departments.
• DBC Student Portal Online student portal enabling current students to access academic records, complete enrollment, and access student services digitally.

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• UnilabminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 August 2025DBC Partnership with Unilab announced in August 2025. Unilab is a major Philippine pharmaceutical and healthcare company. The partnership may involve student programs, health services, or community outreach initiatives.
• Meralco (Manila Electric Company)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMeralco provides scholarship programs for TVET applicants whose parents are employed by or affiliated with Meralco. Special application requirements include proof of employment status, tax filings, or death certificates for deceased parents. This partnership supports access to technical-vocational education for underprivileged students.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Lyceum of the Philippines University: Private Philippine institution offering K-12, college, and graduate programs with multiple campuses. Comparable as a private, multi-tier Filipino school competing for similar tuition-paying families in and around Metro Manila.
• Philippine Women's University: Private Philippine university with Basic Education and tertiary programs, historically known for teacher training. Comparable as a long-established private school offering similar BSEd-style programs and Catholic/values-informed education.
• Saint Louis University: Catholic private university in Baguio offering Basic Education, undergraduate, and graduate programs. Comparable as a private Catholic institution with a values-driven mission and multi-tier educational portfolio.
• University of Perpetual Help System Laguna: Private multi-campus Philippine university with a campus directly in the CALABARZON/Laguna region. Comparable because it competes head-to-head for the same regional student pool across K-12, college, and allied health/education tracks.
• MFI Polytechnic Institute: Philippine private institution focused on technical-vocational and industrial technology programs with TESDA-aligned certifications. Comparable as a smaller-scale private TVET provider targeting the same trades-focused student segment as Don Bosco's TVET division.
• Don Bosco Technical College, Mandaluyong: Same Salesian (Don Bosco) network peer with a comparable K-12 + TVET + College model in Metro Manila. Closest analog because it shares brand, religious mission, TVET NC II certifications, and Catholic holistic education philosophy.
• San Pedro College: Private Catholic college in Davao offering K-12 and tertiary programs with a values-based mission. Comparable as a regional private Catholic school combining Basic Education with college-level technical and education programs.
• AMA University: Private Philippine university system with strong IT and technical-vocational programming, including a network of campuses. Comparable as a private provider of IT, technical, and tertiary education targeting similar tuition-paying Filipino families.

Broad incumbents

• University of Santo Tomas: The oldest existing university in Asia, a Catholic private institution with a long-standing Basic Education unit (UST High School). Comparable as a legacy Catholic school with a values-based mission, though operating at significantly larger scale.
• De La Salle University: Major Catholic research university in the Philippines offering K-12 (through DLSZ and other La Sallian schools) plus broad tertiary programs. Comparable as a larger Catholic institution competing for the same values-oriented Filipino families, but with significantly broader scope.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/don-bosco-college-canlubang

Compliance2 records

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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