St. Xavier's School, Bhiwadi
| St. Xavier's School, Bhiwadi | |
|---|---|
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For God and Country | |
| Location | |
| Bhiwadi, Rajasthan, India | |
| Information | |
| Type | Jesuit (Catholic) |
| Established | 1993 |
| Principal | Fr. Dominic Arockiam, S.J. |
| Grades | K through 12 |
| Gender | Co-educational |
| Enrollment | 1400 |
| Affiliation | CBSE[1] |
| Website | xaviersbhiwadi |
St. Xavier's School, Bhiwadi, is a Christian minority school in Bhiwadi, Rajasthan, India, under the management of the Jesuits of Delhi Province of the Society of Jesus, an international Catholic religious order, in collaboration with the Franciscan Sisters of Our Lady of Graces. Founded in 1993, the school is affiliated to the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) for the All India Secondary School Examination (Class X) and All India Senior School Certificate Examination (Class XII).[2]
About
The Society of Jesus (popularly known as the Jesuits), founded by St. Ignatius of Loyola in 1540, has been active in the field of education throughout the world and operates 79 high schools and 58 colleges in India.
Other schools run by the Jesuits of Delhi Province are:
- St. Xavier's School, 4 Rajniwas Marg, Delhi-110054
- St. Xavier's School, Rohini, Delhi-110085
- St. Xavier's School, Jaipur
- St. Xavier's School, Behror
Mission
Jesuit education is inspired by a vision drawn from the life and teachings of Jesus Christ, and on the principles of character formation elaborated by the founder of the Society of Jesus, St. Ignatius of Loyola. The vision and the principles give Jesuit educational institutions high ideals of humanism and service. Coordinates: 28°12′23.39″N 76°48′41.14″E / 28.2064972°N 76.8114278°E