Home of the Columbans, named after one of the three prominent Irish saints, St. Columba’s School is the Career Change Makers Award 2021 “Top Career Development Cells (School)” award winner.
Located in the heart of Delhi and spread over a couple of acres, St. Columba’s School was established in 1941 by the Congregation of Christian Brothers. A boys-only English medium school that started off initially with just 32 students till the 6th standard, St. Columba’s School is one of the youngest schools established by Christian Brothers Schools in India. Today the school is one of the best schools in the country with more that 3400t students, dedicated staff and many notable alumni from versatile fields like academics, entertainment, sports, politics ad writers.
"There's Always A Scope Of Improvement"
St. Columba’s School quickly established itself as a premier institution of Christian Brothers family establishments despite being a younger institute then the rest. The Education Quality Foundation of India (EQFI) has recognized the school’s contributions and achievements in the field of education – St. Columba’s as the most deserved recipient of “The Whole School Award” for providing quality education. Over more than the past five years, Education World has named this school as one of the best boys’ schools in India as well as Delhi.
The vision of the school is to create an environment in school in which encourages learning, and dissemination of knowledge. St. Columba’s School aims to train students for all-round, holistic development along with leadership skills and instilling in its students a feeling of civic responsibility. This is achieved through highly effective teaching committed teachers who focus on student improvement through quality teaching, evidence-based practices and healthy relationships with the students.
The school constantly updates itself to the constant evolution of education, teaching ad technology. In fact, St. Columba’s School is one of the first schools to introduce computer education as part of school curriculum in India. St. Columba’s believes in inclusive education, a relatively new way of education that encourages to include all kinds of students to be taught together. That is why, even though St. Columba’s is one of the first schools to start Learning and Enrichment centers and with trained educators for special children. At as time progressed and inclusive education evolve, the children were taught along with the other. The teachers are trained to observe and understand each of the individual students’ strengths and weaknesses. They are encouraged to use different teaching methods to rig out the potential of the students. Special educators are also allotted to give individualized attention to the students with special needs.
At the Higher Secondary level, St. Columba’s has also introduced topics in the Humanities stream. Students are encouraged to opt for the stream and make a career out of it. The school also offers a robust career counselling program, along with offer various alternative academic courses and coaching for weaker students. sports coaching facilities also provided to students who have talent in sports after school and during holidays.
