Asian Institute of Computer Studies

{{Short description|School in Quezon City, Philippines}}

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| image = AICSlogo.jpeg

| other_name = AICS

| motto = Go Beyond Learning

| type = Private higher education institution{{Cite web |title=List of Participating Higher Education Institutions in the CHED Registry |url=https://unifast.gov.ph/hei-list.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240527081053/https://unifast.gov.ph/hei-list.html |archive-date=May 27, 2024 |access-date=May 27, 2024 |website=Unified Student Financial Assistance System for Tertiary Education}}

| established = {{Start date and age|1996|11|}}

| founder = Manuel T. Asis

| accreditation = {{hlist|Commission on Higher Education{{Cite web |date=November 27, 2021 |title=List of CHED Recognized Higher Education Institutions in National Capital Region |url=https://chedro-ncr.com/images/Post/List_of_Recognized_HEIs_in_NCR.pdf |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240527075354/https://chedro-ncr.com/images/Post/List_of_Recognized_HEIs_in_NCR.pdf |archive-date=May 27, 2024 |access-date=May 27, 2024 |publisher=Commission on Higher Education |page=2}}|Technical Education and Skills Development Authority|Department of Education}}

| president = Anthony S. Asis

| academic_staff = 65{{Sup|*}}

| students = 1,866{{Sup|*}}

| city = Quezon City

| province = Metro Manila

| country = Philippines

| coordinates = {{coord|14.67891|121.08280|type:edu|display=inline,title}}

| website = {{URL|www.aics.edu.ph}}

| pushpin_map = Metro Manila#Luzon mainland#Philippines

| pushpin_map_caption = Location in Metro Manila##Location in Luzon##Location in the Philippines

| footnotes =


{{Sup|*}} For academic year 2018–19.{{Cite web |date=2019 |title=Private Higher Education Institutions Faculty-Student Ratio: AY 2018–19 |url=https://ched.gov.ph/wp-content/uploads/2019-PHEIs-Faculty-Student-Ratio.pdf |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220806090330/https://ched.gov.ph/wp-content/uploads/2019-PHEIs-Faculty-Student-Ratio.pdf |archive-date=August 6, 2022 |access-date=May 27, 2024 |publisher=Commission on Higher Education}}

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Asian Institute of Computer Studies (AICS) is a private and nonsectarian higher education institution{{Cite web |date=February 2017 |title=Materlist of Schools Based on School Year in Private Secondary School – School Year: 2016–2017 |url=https://cavite.gov.ph/home/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/Masterlist-of-Private-Sec.-Schools-S.Y.-2016-2017-Dasmarinas-City.pdf |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240528054025/https://cavite.gov.ph/home/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/Masterlist-of-Private-Sec.-Schools-S.Y.-2016-2017-Dasmarinas-City.pdf |archive-date=May 28, 2024 |access-date=May 28, 2024 |publisher=Cavite}} in Quezon City, Metro Manila, Philippines. It was founded in November 1996 by Manuel T. Asis and has academic offerings focusing on computer science, information and communications technology, and business studies.

History

The institution was established by Manuel T. Asis in November 1996 in Fairview, Quezon City and began to offer two-year courses in computer science, computer technology, and computer secretarial, and other computer-related short programs.{{Cite web |date=November 14, 2022 |title=Did You Know? Manuel T. Asis |url=https://scontent.fmnl3-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-6/315443965_6572775546069955_464630399439669668_n.jpg?_nc_cat=110&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=5f2048&_nc_ohc=Bvs3UwEfl8kQ7kNvgFuxdnt&_nc_ht=scontent.fmnl3-1.fna&oh=00_AYCetgtvgDpikKB1h_jda_TFpeCoX-BkKjohxRBFmF3pQA&oe=665A0611 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240527084843/https://scontent.fmnl3-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-6/315443965_6572775546069955_464630399439669668_n.jpg?_nc_cat=110&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=5f2048&_nc_ohc=Bvs3UwEfl8kQ7kNvgFuxdnt&_nc_ht=scontent.fmnl3-1.fna&oh=00_AYCetgtvgDpikKB1h_jda_TFpeCoX-BkKjohxRBFmF3pQA&oe=665A0611 |archive-date=May 27, 2024 |access-date=May 27, 2023 |publisher=Asian Institute of Computer Studies |via=Facebook}} Located in front of SM Fairview, the pioneer branch served the nearby areas such as Lagro, Bagong Silang, Novaliches, and Bulacan.{{Cite web |title=About AICS |url=http://www.aics.edu.ph/aboutaics.htm |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100302152414/http://www.aics.edu.ph/aboutaics.htm |archive-date=March 2, 2010 |access-date=May 27, 2024 |website=Asian Institute of Computer Studies}} A branch outside of the city was opened in June 1997 in Sampaloc, Manila. AICS expanded its venture outside Metro Manila with the opening of the Dau branch in Mabalacat, Pampanga and the Bacoor branch in Bacoor, Cavite in June 1998. The Bachelor of Science in Computer Science degree began to be offered in 2001. A branch outside Luzon was opened in July 2015 in Cebu City, Cebu.{{Cite web |date=July 13, 2015 |title=AICS Cebu Branch |url=https://www.facebook.com/aics.edu.ph/photos/a.365900760090829/1106297802717784/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240527095447/https://www.facebook.com/aics.edu.ph/photos/a.365900760090829/1106297802717784/ |archive-date=May 27, 2024 |access-date=May 27, 2024 |publisher=Asian Institute of Computer Studies |via=Facebook}} {{As of|2016}}, Anthony S. Asis serves as the president of AICS.

Branches

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{{As of|2024}}, AICS has twelve branches located in Luzon and Visayas.{{Cite web |title=Central Branches |url=https://aics.edu.ph/central-branches/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240528042746/https://aics.edu.ph/central-branches/ |archive-date=May 28, 2024 |access-date=May 27, 2024 |website=Asian Institute of Computer Studies}} Its branch at Barangay Holy Spirit, Quezon City serves as the head office.

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! Branch

! Location

colspan="2" | Central branches
Commonwealth

| Holy Spirit, Quezon City

Montalban

| San Jose, Rodriguez, Rizal

Tanay

| Plaza Aldea, Tanay, Rizal

Taytay

| San Juan, Taytay, Rizal

colspan="2" | North branches{{Cite web |title=North Branches |url=https://aics.edu.ph/north-branches/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240528043102/https://aics.edu.ph/north-branches/ |archive-date=May 28, 2024 |access-date=May 27, 2024 |website=Asian Institute of Computer Studies}}
Cebu

| Capitol Site, Cebu City, Cebu

Meycauayan

| Calvario, Meycauayan, Bulacan

Tarlac

| Santo Cristo, Tarlac City, Tarlac

colspan="2" | South branches{{Cite web |title=South Branches |url=https://aics.edu.ph/south-branches/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240528043301/https://aics.edu.ph/south-branches/ |archive-date=May 28, 2024 |access-date=May 27, 2024 |website=Asian Institute of Computer Studies}}
Bacoor

| Panapaan IV, Bacoor, Cavite

Batangas

| Barangay 11, Batangas City, Batangas

Bicutan

| Don Bosco, Parañaque

GMA

| Gavino Maderan, General Mariano Alvarez, Cavite

Lipa

| Sabang, Lipa, Batangas

colspan="2" | Former branches{{Cite web |title=Branches |url=http://www.aics.edu.ph/branches.asp?pid=6 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150821132854/http://www.aics.edu.ph:80/branches.asp?pid=6 |archive-date=August 21, 2015 |access-date=May 28, 2024 |website=Asian Institute of Computer Studies}}
Balagtas

| Borol 1st, Balagtas, Bulacan

Baliwag

| Bagong Nayon, Baliwag, Bulacan

Cabanatuan

| City Supermarket, Cabanatuan, Nueva Ecija

Calamba

| Barangay 1, Calamba, Laguna

Caloocan

| Barangay 86, Caloocan

Cogeo

| Dela Paz, Antipolo, Rizal

Cubao

| San Martin de Porres, Quezon City

Dasmariñas

| Zone IV, Dasmariñas, Cavite

Dau

| Dau, Mabalacat, Pampanga

España

| Barangay 397, Manila

Fairview

| Greater Lagro, Quezon City

Guadalupe

| Guadalupe Nuevo, Makati

Marikina

| Santo Niño, Marikina

Marilao

| Ibayo, Marilao, Bulacan

Novaliches

| Gulod, Quezon City

Olongapo

| West Bajac-bajac, Olongapo, Zambales

San Fernando

| San Jose, San Fernando, Pampanga

San Pedro

| San Vicente, San Pedro, Laguna

Shaw Blvd.

| San Antonio, Pasig

Sta. Rosa

| Balibago, Santa Rosa, Laguna

Urdaneta

| Poblacion, Urdaneta, Pangasinan

Academics

{{As of|2024|df=us}}, AICS offers four degrees for their college course: Bachelor of Science in Computer Science (BSCS), Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering (BSCpE), Bachelor of Science in entrepreneurship (BSEntrep), and Bachelor in Technical & Livelihood Education Major in ICT (BTLEd Major in ICT).{{Cite web |date=May 17, 2024 |language=Filipino |title=Totoo po ba na may Loyalty Discount ang mga AICSians na gragraduate this SY 2023 - 2024 pag nag-enroll sa BSCS, BSCpE, BSEntrep at BTLEd course? |trans-title=Is it true that there is a Loyalty Discount for AICSians who will graduate this SY 2023–2024 if they enroll on BSCS, BSCpE, BSEntrep, and BTLEd courses? |url=https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=844057087756341 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240605133631/https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=844057087756341 |archive-date=June 5, 2024 |access-date=June 5, 2024 |publisher=Asian Institute of Computer Studies |via=Facebook}} They also offer CCNA-related courses, in partnership with Cisco Networking Academy,{{Cite web |title=The CISCO Networking Academy Program |url=https://aics.edu.ph/ccna/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240528091837/https://aics.edu.ph/ccna/ |archive-date=May 28, 2024 |access-date=May 28, 2024 |website=Asian Institute of Computer Studies}} and short courses, which includes learning Microsoft Office tools.{{Cite web |title=AICS Short Courses |url=https://aics.edu.ph/shortcourses/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240528092451/https://aics.edu.ph/shortcourses/ |archive-date=May 28, 2024 |access-date=May 28, 2024 |website=Asian Institute of Computer Studies}}

AICS is accredited by the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority to offer technical and vocational education and training (TVET) courses.{{Cite web |title=Asian Institute of Computer Studies – Central |url=https://tesdatrainingcourses.com/asian-institute-of-computer-studies-central.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240528093209/https://tesdatrainingcourses.com/asian-institute-of-computer-studies-central.html |archive-date=May 28, 2024 |access-date=May 28, 2024 |website=TESDA Courses}} As part of the K to 12 curriculum of the Department of Education,{{Cite web |title=List of Senior High Schools |url=https://www.deped.gov.ph/k-to-12/senior-high-school/list-of-senior-high-schools/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240528085432/https://www.deped.gov.ph/k-to-12/senior-high-school/list-of-senior-high-schools/ |archive-date=May 28, 2024 |access-date=May 28, 2024 |website=Department of Education}} AICS started accepting students for senior high school in February 2016 for the 2016–17 school year.{{Cite web |date=February 23, 2016 |title=Good news! AICS is now open for Senior High School Enrollment. To enroll, pls. bring your Senior High School PreReg Form, Freshmen Kit fee and any of the ff: Good Moral Certificate or photocopy of ID. Visit our branches mon – sat, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. |url=https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=1235346926479537&set=a.365900760090829 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240528084627/https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=1235346926479537&set=a.365900760090829 |archive-date=May 28, 2024 |access-date=May 28, 2024 |publisher=Asian Institute of Computer Studies |via=Facebook}}

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