St. Mary’s International College & University Institute
Vision
A revolutionary learning community that inspires creativity, the pursuit of academic excellence and strong character formation. Students are empowered to become lifelong learners, servant leaders and exemplary citizens, making a profound impact on the world around them.
Our Mission
To educate and equip independent learners who actively engage in complex, diverse, and evolving societies. To foster a safe and equitable environment that promotes critical thinking and creative problem-solving, recognizing the uniqueness of each student and providing multiple pathways toward achievement for all.
Some of Our Core Values
As reflected below on our slogan “The Fountain of Learning and Character,” SMICUI has certain values which every member of the school community, (students and staff), is expected to always adhere to. Some of these values are listed below. As a SMICUIan, I am:
An Excellent Faculty & Staff – Creating Lifelong Learners
St. Mary’s dedicates time and resources to hiring qualified and compassionate faculty and staff members who embrace the school’s identity of high academic and extracurricular standards. They rigorously and holistically prepare the students for higher education, the workforce and for life as a whole. With over 20 teachers resident on campus in our boarding program, continuous accessibility and support to students is prioritized. St. Mary’s counselors, coaches, and nurses serve a vital role in partnering with teachers and parents to meet students’ academic, social, emotional, and health needs.
St.Mary’s Education
At St.Mary’s, our focus is on developing the whole person, with emphasis on intellectual, spiritual, moral, emotional, and social growth. The Ignatian pedagogy, that the school adopts, promotes reflection, discernment, and personal progress, training students to become lifelong learners and engaged citizens. St. Mary’s fosters a strong sense of community, where students and faculty collaborate and support one another. Cultivating a culture of service is a significant part of our educational program. This is demonstrated by students engaging in volunteer work and serving marginalized communities, thereby developing social consciousness and empathy.
About St.Mary’s College & University
Welcome to St. Mary’s Tiko, a vibrant, diverse, inclusive, and equitable school community that cultivates excellence, service, and empathy, in every student.
At St. Mary’s, we guide students to activate their curiosity and creativity, discover their talents, nurture their passions, and tap into their full potentials. Students become who they were created to be and invest their gifts at the service of others. Our community is rooted in the core values of simplicity, humility, compassion, zeal, and trust.
Highly competent and mission-driven teachers, counselors, and coaches prepare students for higher education, career, and purposeful lives. St. Mary’s students excel in academic and extracurricular activities, achieving success in and out of the classroom. From dynamic music, art and theater programs to robust athletics, St. Mary’s has a place for each student to enhance his or her unique capabilities and to flourish.
Students investigate, reflect, respond to current issues, and anticipate future challenges, taking proactive approaches towards them. Their actions of local and global impact, improve the lives of others. Service nurtures humility, encourages simplicity, and teaches selflessness.
A Community Connected Across the World
In an ever-increasing globalization and national interdependence, adequately equipped students understand, appreciate, and embrace the world beyond their own homes. St. Mary’s provides students with ample resources and opportunities to learn, connect, explore, and collaborate globally. This exposure, an experience unique to St. Mary’s, promotes cross-cultural awareness and global citizenship.