Vision
A future where creative and innovative learning is accessible, adaptable, and empowering for all.
Mission
Provides a transformative learning environment that inspires innovation, promotes lifelong learning, and empowers learners to thrive in a dynamic world.
Core Offices Within SIFL
Center for Digital Learning and Management (CDLM) (formerly Center for Innovative Learning Programs)
The Center for Digital Learning Management (CDLM) takes charge of providing technologically driven learning and instruction through faculty and student trainings on the use of up-to-date platforms. It supervises the University's virtual learning environment, the DLSU-D Schoolbook.
The Center for Digital Learning Management (CDLM) is dedicated to advancing innovative and technology-driven learning experiences at De La Salle University-Dasmariñas. The CDLM plays a crucial role in providing faculty and students with training on the use of cutting-edge educational platforms, ensuring that they are equipped with the necessary skills to leverage technology in their learning and teaching endeavors.
Furthermore, the CDLM oversees the University's virtual learning environment, the DLSU-D Schoolbook, providing essential support and ensuring its smooth operation. By fostering a culture of innovation and technological integration, the CDLM empowers students and faculty to embrace new learning modalities and enhance their educational experiences.
Language Learning Center (LLC):
The Language Learning Center (LLC) is a dynamic and responsive center that offers a wide range of language learning programs to meet the diverse needs of students from both within and outside the Philippines. The LLC prioritizes providing creative and effective language instruction, focusing on language proficiency, communication skills, and sociocultural understanding.
The LLC is committed to helping its diverse clientele develop strong communication skills and cultural sensitivity in their target language, enabling them to overcome geographic barriers and promote diversity in multilingual communication contexts.
We offer the following programs:
Language Proficiency Program (LPP)
The center offers onsite and online programs in various world languages, including English, Japanese, Spanish, French, Mandarin, Filipino, and more, catering to students of all levels. In addition to regular language courses, the LLC also organizes annual language proficiency programs, English for International Communication courses, and language and culture camps or study tours.
DLSU-D English Language Proficiency Assessment (DELPA)
The LLC plays a vital role in ensuring the language readiness of foreign student applicants to DLSU-D; hence, part of the Admission and LLC processes, is to assess their language proficiency so they can be provided with language learning opportunities to increase their proficiency suitable to their level and field.
LLC has also managed the administration of International standardized tests to measure the English Proficiency of the university students, such as the Test of English for International Communication (TOEIC) and Pearson English Placement test. TOEIC, in coordination with Princeton Assessments and Training, Inc., has been administered to 2nd and graduating students for 15 years now. Global Scale of English Test, in partnership with Pearson, is also being utilized for 4 years now to measure English proficiency. Both are aligned to the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR).
Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) Certificate Program
The Center also takes the lead in conducting intensive and flexible TESOL teacher-training certificate courses to equip current and prospective teachers of English with the necessary skills to effectively teach English to speakers of other languages.
The TESOL Basic is a fully online 120-hour program which is followed by the Onsite TESOL, a 60-hour program.
Language Learning Session (LLS)
Launched this 2025, LLS are onsite, online and hybrid sessions on language learning in general. Intended for students, faculty, staff, and enthusiasts, these sessions serve as avenues to teach and learn the basics of Foreign and local languages and the vast scope of communication as used in the real-world and the workplace. The LLS aims to equip the participants with knowledge, enthusiasm, skills, and engagement, likewise empower them to learn and use language in communicating meaning, purpose, and culture. The sessions also promote intercultural communication.
For inquiries on any of these programs or any customized language programs, visit the Language Learning Center, 2nd floor of the La Porteria Building near Gate 2.
You can also send an email to the Language Learning Center.
Center for Curriculum Development and Instruction (CCDI):
The Curriculum Development and Instruction (CCDI) plays a crucial role in ensuring the quality and alignment of the curriculum at De La Salle University-Dasmariñas. By overseeing curriculum checking and review, the CCDI ensures that the syllabi of all eight colleges are aligned with the University's Vision-Mission, Institutional Learning Outcomes, Program Educational Objectives, Program Learning Outcomes, and Course Learning Outcomes.
The office conducts regular checks to ensure that Course Learning Outcomes (CLOs), Topic Learning Outcomes (TLOs), teaching-learning activities, and assessments are aligned. Additionally, the CCDI director regularly conducts training sessions on constructive alignment to educate faculty members from different colleges and departments on best practices in curriculum development and assessment.
Center for Creative Program (CCP):
The Center for Creative Programs (CCP) at De La Salle University-Dasmariñas is a dynamic unit dedicated to fostering designing creative and microcredential programs. The CCP plays a pivotal role in supporting the university's efforts to generate revenue through the implementation of creative programs and microcredential initiatives designed by various academic and administrative units
Center for Artificial Intelligence (CAI):
The Center for Artificial Intelligence (CAI) is a pioneering hub dedicated to advancing ethical and responsible uses of AI in research and education. Established to lead the integration of AI technologies across academic programs at De La Salle University-Dasmariñas, CAI fosters a culture of innovation, inclusivity, and excellence.
By providing students, faculty, staff, and administrators with access to state-of-the-art AI tools and resources, CAI ensures that they remain at the forefront of the rapidly evolving AI landscape. Committed to responsible AI, CAI actively engages in ethical discussions and societal impact, promoting a future where AI serves humanity with integrity, purpose, and positive impact.
Academy of Continuing Education (ACE):
The DLSU-D Academy of Continuing Education (DLSU-D ACE) offers the University’s high-quality education to anyone, anytime, anywhere. Courses are delivered online, and students may earn certificates or diplomas upon successful completion. ACE provides an accessible and convenient way for learners to complete their degrees, no matter where they are in the world, using the University’s learning management system.
Being a virtual arm of the University, DLSU-D ACE aims to continue with the tradition of excellence. It has three major thrusts:
- Advancement: Help open global opportunities for students by providing world-class education;
- Competence: Help professionals enhance career competence through certificate courses and graduate degrees; and
- Enrichment: Provide a learning experience that helps achieve life-long goals and self-actualization.
Contact us
- SIFL Secretary
- Cavite: +63 (46) 481.1930 Local 3092