In June 1981, the AMA Computer College (AMACC) was launched with a four-year degree course in BS Computer Science, the first to be offered in the country. From only 13, the student population of AMACC surged to 600 in 1983 and to 2,000 in 1985. To meet the growing demand for computer courses, AMACC established its first campus in Makati in 1983. A second campus followed in1986 in Project 8, Quezon City.
In 1987, the AMA Computer Learning Center (ACLC) was established to offer short courses in computer programming and two-year technical vocational than 100 franchised learning centers.
In the same year, AMA Basic Education was formed to offer elementary, high school and eventually pre-school education. Now known as the ST. Augustine International School, it has eight (8) local branches located in Metro Manila, Laguna, Cebu City, Mactan, Bacolod and Davao.
In 1996, AMA set up the AMA Telecommunications and Electronics Learning Center (AMATEL) – the country’s first-ever telecommunications school. It is now called AMA International Institute of Technology (AIIT) and has branches in Cubao, San Pedro, Laguna and Mindoro.
In 1998, the ABE International Business College was established to offer courses in Hotel and Restaurant Management (HRM), Business Administration and computer-related courses. Today ABE has 25 branches nationwide. ABE is an international school affiliated with ABE in the united Kingdom. It offers not just the local, but also international diploma and international practicum program.
