Introduction:St. Xavier's College was established on 1988 A.D. and is a Catholic educational institution in Nepal that is run by Society of Jesus (Jesuits). The college offers not only intermediate level educational courses (+2 and A-levels) but also runs bachelor and master degrees in various subjects such as natural science, business, social science, and humanities. The higher education degree courses are affiliated to Tribhuvan University and was first founded as a response to a call in 1988 to all men and women who are intellectually competent and socially responsible. St. Xavier’s College offers a unique atmosphere that allows the quality of education and formation of character to flourish. Students at St. Xavier’s College are not only taught subjects but the institution focuses on forming responsible, competent, innovative and grounded young individuals of both gender that work for society. As an institution of higher education, St. Xavier’s college is not only committed to the dissemination of knowledge but also the creation of new knowledge, information and discourses. In order that the college may facilitate this kind of philosophy, the college offers high quality, research oriented teaching/learning approaches which has made it a highly sought after institution in the country.
St Xavier's College, Maitighar is an educational institution located in Kathmandu, Nepal run by the Society of Jesus (Jesuits) since 1988. It offers intermediate level high school courses (grades 11 and 12) through the GCE Advanced Level and 10+2 programs, as well as Bachelor's and Master's degrees in natural science, business, social science, and humanities.[1]
St Xavier's College, Maitighar is an educational institution located in Kathmandu, Nepal run by the Society of Jesus (Jesuits) since 1988. It offers intermediate level high school courses (grades 11 and 12) through the GCE Advanced Level and 10+2 programs, as well as Bachelor's and Master's degrees in natural science, business, social science, and humanities.[1]
Besides this, St. Xavier's College has also initiated mandatory rural camps for all faculties. These camps help allow students to get a glimpse of the complexities of issues that the country faces. Another important activity that has helped in the holistic development of the students is the monthly conferences for undergraduate and graduate students with the Principal. In these meetings, the vision and mission of St. Xavier’s College is clearly discussed and analyzed. Aside from academics, the college also stresses the importance of co-curricular and extra-curricular activities. Many different student clubs for the undergraduate and graduate students are currently operating in the campus that help find new ventures every year. This is so in order to help them firmly grow within their field of expertise as well as co-curricular activities of their level. Finally, St. Xavier’s College proudly displays all it has accomplished throughout the years and is still striving to create a new generation of leaders: both men and women who will be capable enough of shaping the future with the vision, justice, compassion and charity, with concern for all human beings as one family.
Throughout the years, St. Xavier's College has successfully educated thousands of qualified graduates of various courses that it offers. Under bachelors level BSc.CSIT, BIM, BBS, BSc. Physics, BSc. Microbiology, BA and BSW whereas masters degree includes MBS, MSc. Microbiology, MSc. Physics, MSW, MA programs.
Mission
- Strive for excellence
- Commitment with compassion
- Promote innovation and creativity
- Develop leadership skills among the students and develop the passion for service
Principal Message
Fr. Jiju Varghese, the principal of the St. Xavier’s College, believes in forming men and women with academic excellence and greater moral standards. He wants them to be socially responsible. Founded in 1988, the college has been welcoming students and offering a rigorous education in business, arts, science, and more. The college not only emphasizes of quality education, but it also highly emphasized on developing strong values among the students.
Why St Xaviers ?
There are many things that differentiate St. Xavier’s College from others. First of all, it's the values that are held by the college. It has the strong sense of values and they implement it in their day to day lives. The values mentioned by the college are not just for the showcase. The majority of the students who have studied in this college reflect the values taught to them by the college.
Secondly, the facilities and events conducted by the college also distinguish the college. There are many events where the students participate, such as Awareness Program, Medical Camp, PIE Volunteers, and so on. The college has separated various departments inside the college to successfully run and improve various programs offered by the college, such as Department of Computer Science, Department of Mathematics, Department of Management, and so on.
There are all the basic facilities along with many programs in the college along with the group of experienced teachers and professionals, which make this college, one of the best colleges in the valley..
St Xavier's College, Maitighar is an educational institution located in Kathmandu, Nepal run by the Society of Jesus (Jesuits) since 1988. It offers intermediate level high school courses (grades 11 and 12) through the GCE Advanced Level and 10+2 programs, as well as Bachelor's and Master's degrees in natural science, business, social science, and humanities.[1]
It is considered to be one of the most prestigious institutions in Nepal.
History
Jesuits began their educational work in Nepal in 1951.[2] St. Xavier's College functioned as an evening Intermediate Science from the premises of St. Xavier's School, Jawalakhel in the initial years, and later moved to its own building at Maitighar, Kathmandu, in 1993.[3]For the first eight years, the only course offered was Intermediate in Science, in affiliation with Tribhuwan University. In 1996 the three-year Bachelor of Science in Social Work, the first of its kind in Nepal, was established in conjunction with Kathmandu University. In 1997 a B.Sc. in Environmental Science was offered but after three years discontinued admitting students. Since then bachelor's degrees have been added in Business Studies and Physics in 2002, in Information Management in 2003, and in 2007 in Computer Science and Information Technology, Microbiology, and B.A. in English, Journalism and Social Work. In 2007 also five master's degree programs were established, in Physics, Microbiology, Business, Social Work, and English.[4] 10+2 was initiated in 2009 and GCE Advanced Level was initiated in 2011. [5]
The College moved to Maitighar Heights in 1988 and the first new building, the Academic Block, was built in 1993. The construction of the Administration Block was completed in 1998, followed by that of Watrin Hall and the Library Block in 2000. To cater to the needs of the two IT-based degree programs, and to provide all students with computer facilities, four computer laboratories were constructed, with a total of 203 internet-connected computers. The E.L. Watrin Memorial Building was built in 2005, linking the Academic Block with the Administration Block. A rooftop cafeteria was built in 2006. In 2009 a six-storey building housing modern laboratories for physics, chemistry, botany, zoology, and microbiology and social studies. There is also a sports hall that doubles as an auditorium.[6]The College celebrated its silver jubilee in 2013.[7]
Today, the College has approximately 3,000 students coming from 275 schools representing all 75 districts and almost all the ethnic, linguistic, and cultural diversity of Nepal. One of the innovative outreach programs is the Partnership in Education (PIE) established in 2004. PIE works in partnership with government schools for the development of the academically weak students in the lowest income brackets, accommodating approximately 300 students annually.[8][9]
Admission
Admission to St. Xavier's College is extremely competitive, especially in the 10+2 program. Each year more than 13,000 students from all across Nepal apply and 504 students are enrolled for the +2 program.[10] The admissions process includes a preliminary cutoff score at the SEE, an analytic multiple choice examination, and an interview with college personnel.[11]
Other departments of the College have a similar admission procedure.
Academic programs
Intermediate Level Courses
Plus Two (+2)
In 2009, Higher Secondary Level (+2) science stream was initiated in affiliation with the Higher Secondary Education Board, Nepal. This level of education is the main reason for this college to acclaim its reputation in the country. The college has completed its sixth year of the +2 program. The Higher Secondary Level (+2) science program has offered only two sub-streams: Biology and Physics.
Subjects offered for the Biology sub-stream are Biology, Chemistry, English, Extra Math, Mathematics, Nepali and Physics. Meanwhile, Biology, Chemistry, English, Mathematics, Nepali and Physics are offered for the Physics sub-stream. [12]
GCE Advanced Level
The GCE Advanced Level program started at St. Xavier's College from 2011 A.D. which is affiliated with Cambridge International Examinations. In 2017, it became an Independent Center (i.e. a Cambridge International School).
The offered courses are English General Paper, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Computer Science, Accounting, Economics, Business Studies, Sociology and Psychology.[13]
The college has a Society established by the students named St. Xavier's A-Level Society (SAS) which mobilizes the students for independent course work and a collaborative teamwork in addition to leadership.
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