Dominican College of Tarlac

Dominican College of Tarlac, a Catholic School, proud institution of learning, founded by the late Fr. Mariano Sablay, Parish Priests of San Nicolas de Tolentino of Capas, Tarlac in 1946.

St. Dominic is the founder of Order of Preachers(O.P.) and the Patron Saint of DCT.

From 35 students it was established as San Nicolas Academy, the student population at DCT has grown to over 2000 to date, backed up by a faculty, administration and support staff of more than one hundred under its new name Dominican College of Tarlac. DCT has been given an "ABOVE STANDARD" rating by the Department Of Education and Fund for Assistance to Private Education(F.A.P.E.).

DCT is affiliated with the Dominican Network of Schools, the Catholic Education Association of the Philippines, the Tarlac Diocesan Schools Association, the Private Secondary Schools Association and the Private Schools Athletic Association among others.

History

As a response to the growing demand for secondary education right in the heart of Capas, San Nicolas Academy was established on February 14, 1947. Only 35 students enrolled for the first and second year classes which were conducted at the old convent of the Parish Church.