Established in 1998, Ilocos Sur Polytechnic State College is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the suburban setting of the large city of Ilocos Sur (population range of 500,000-1,000,000 inhabitants), Ilocos Region. This institution also has branch campuses in the following locations: Narvacan, Santiago, Candon City, Tagudin, Cervantes. Officially recognized by the Commission on Higher Education of the Philippines, Ilocos Sur Polytechnic State College (ISPSC) is a small coeducational Philippine higher education institution. Ilocos Sur Polytechnic State College (ISPSC) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. This 24 years old Philippine higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. ISPSC also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, as well as administrative services.