瑪利亞夜書院於一九七六年創立，起初為一所私立夜中學，後來再開辦日校 – 瑪利亞書院。創校目的是希望為香港社會基層人士提供機會，讓他們透過教育改善生活環境及質素。

Maria Evening College was founded in 1976. It aimed at providing opportunities for the grassroots to have a second chance to continue their studies so as to strive for better living.