Easter College, more famously known then as Easter School, was the first private school to open in the Cordilleras in 1906. Founded by the Rt. Rev. Charles Henry Brent, an Anglican Missionary from the United States of America, Easter College takes pride in having been instrumental in strengthening the Anglican faith and promoting education.

The first batch of eight (8) Igorot boys continues to be an inspiration among Easterites. The story of these boys hiking for one week from Bontoc, Mountain Province to Baguio City to be educated, became a classic example in exemplifying their passion for learning.

The teachers, originally composed of Americans, commented on the high intellectual capability of their students, who, indeed, as professionals, excelled in their respective fields. Hilary Clapp (Pitapit), one of the first eight Igorot boys, became a medical doctor and was also appointed a governor of Mountain Province.

In 1909, the school opened its doors to girls through the efforts of Deaconess Anne Hargreaves, a clear indication of respect for equal rights, at a time when gender equality was not a popular battlecry among women. The Easter Weaving Room, now famous for its world-class woven materials and souvenir items, served as training ground for girls for their vocational training.

During the Second World War, the Easter compound was used as a Japanese garrison leading to the temporary closure of the school. But even the ravages of war, leaving only two structures standing, did not stop the school from resuming its operation after the war. By the end of the American colonization, as the national and local administration was slowly filled with Filipinos, likewise, the administration of Easter was slowly handed over to Filipino administrators in 1956.

Being the first private school to be established, Easter rightfully claims to have educated not only sons and daughters of American missionaries, servicemen, and government officers. It also catered to neighboring provinces, most especially those coming from the Cordilleras. In fact, it has also produced the first Cordilleran to serve as city councilor in the person of Eugene Pucay, Sr., who, aside from being a great softball palyer and philantrophist, also contributed to the establishment of the Young Men's Christian Association (YMCA) of Baguio and helped establish the Masons of Baguio.

After offering elementary education for 54 years, Easter opened its high school department in 1963. While Easter is known as a school mostly attended by 'highlanders' and Anglicans, it never closed its doors to students and employees coming from any part of the country and those belonging to different religious denominations. At present, it is a hodgepodge of cultures, beliefs and nationalities, after being granted the permit to accept foreign students in all levels.

Easter College's basic education program, from its pre-school to high school, has consistently proved its competency, being accredited by the Association of Christian Schools, Colleges and Universities Accrediting Agency, Incorporated (ACSCU-AAI). Year after year of its operation, it aims to surpass its current status and aims for autonomy by continuously improving and developing its programs and physical facilities. Under the administration of Dr. Marilyn Ngales, Easter College's first president, a Special Education (SPED) program was also instituted to cater to children with special needs. This program, also known as Special Action and Rehabilitation for the Handicapped (SARAH) provides education and care to children who are blind, deaf-mute, mentally handicapped and those with learning disabilities.