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Colegio de San Juan de Letran

The Colegio de San Juan de Letran (transl. College of San Juan de Letran), also referred to by its acronym CSJL or simply, Letran, is a private Catholic basic and higher education institution owned and run by the friars of the Order of Preachers in Intramuros, Manila, Philippines. It was founded in 1620. Colegio de San Juan de Letran has the distinction of being the oldest college in the Philippines and the oldest secondary institution in Asia.

The college offers programs recognized by the Commission on Higher Education (CHED). Letran was given accreditation by the (PAASCU) to its various programs, namely the Basic Education department, and undergraduate and post-graduate programs from the liberal arts and business administration departments.

Letran remains in its original campus in Intramuros, Manila, and is a member of the Intramuros Consortium. It is a long-time member of the National Collegiate Athletic Association.