A four-year program that prepares students for the art and science of teaching children with special needs in the early years (birth through eight years old). It provides a solid foundation on developmentally appropriate practices in early childhood special needs intervention and education. The program is offered in the Antipolo City Campus.
Produces highly-skilled teachers who can educate across different learning areas and take into account student and community welfare
Delivers extensive field study and practice teaching experiences for its students to become content experts
Exposes students to a classroom setting, the program help students develop and learn diverse teaching strategies
With a state-of-the-art Educational Technology Laboratory that empowers the students by adding value to the teaching and learning experiences with the use of media technologies
OLFU Facilities
Career Opportunities
Special Education Teacher
Private Tutor
Principal/Assistant Principal
College Instructor/Professor
Teaching Consultant
Academic Writer
English as a Second Language (ESL) Teacher
Private Tutor
Head Teacher
Principal/Assistant Principal
Department head of a Specific Major
English as a Second Language (ESL) Teacher
Head Teacher
Department head of a Specific Major
School Supervisor/Superintendent
Careers in Educational Government Offices (CHED, DepEd, TESDA)
Teaching Consultant
College Instructor/Professor
School Supervisor/Superintendent
Careers in Educational Government Offices (CHED, DepEd, TESDA)
Academic Writer
Philippine public schools need over 30,000 new teachers annually just to meet demand.
Source: Asian Development Bank
GRADUATE TESTIMONIALS
“I continue to dream—not only for myself but for my family and for the students I hope to teach one day. I hope my story reminds others that poverty, age, and hardship are not the end of the road. Dreams do not expire. With faith, perseverance, sacrifice, and courage, it is always possible to begin again—no matter how late it seems.”
– Marites P. Peñaranda, Class of 2026, Bachelor of Secondary Education
“To every student who dreams of exploring beyond familiar horizons: the world is vast and filled with opportunity. Do not confine yourself to fear or settle for less than your potential. Growth begins where comfort ends. Carry your roots with pride, and let your work speak with integrity and excellence.”
– Stacy Requiroso, Class of 2018, Bachelor of Elementary Education Major in Early Childhood Education
“Throughout this journey, the values of OLFU’s RISE—Respect, Integrity, Service, and Excellence were my anchor. Respect guided how I honored every child’s unique ability and need. Integrity shaped my decisions, especially when advocating for students who could not yet speak for themselves. Service reminded me that teaching is an act of selflessness, rooted in compassion and responsibility. And excellence pushed me to rise above challenges, striving not for perfection, but for growth and consistency.”
– Paola Marie Gacula, Preschool Special Education Teacher – San Jose, California, Class of 2018, Bachelor of Education Major in Special Education
“This journey has reinforced that meaningful growth often begins in times of uncertainty—when we choose to take risks, embrace change, and believe in something greater than what we can see. I’ve learned to stay open to learning, to remain grounded in who I am, and to honor the people who supported me when all I had were just my hopes and dreams.”
– Esther Bersabal, Class of 2021, Bachelor of Early Childhood Education
“Today, I carry with me the lessons of every shift I experienced: that teaching is not easy, that education demands sacrifice, and that the true measure of success is not personal gain, but student impact. OLFU laid the foundation of who I am as an educator and leader, and PUP continues to refine my purpose and responsibility to the profession.”
– Shierland Garcia, Class of 2017, Bachelor of Elementary Education Major in Early Childhood Education
“Grounded in the core values of R.I.S.E., OLFU shaped my character and strengthened my commitment to purposeful teaching and lifelong learning. Through OLFU, I learned that respect begins with understanding learners as individuals, integrity means teaching with honesty and ethical responsibility, service calls educators to respond with compassion to diverse needs, and excellence demands continuous growth and reflective practice.”
– Dr. Marilyn Manzon-Comia, Faculty, College of Education Our Lady of Fatima University – Antipolo, Class of 2020, Bachelor of Elementary Education Major in Special Education
