Education
St. Benedict's College has been renowned throughout the recent past for the quality of education provided to all of its pupils. The significance of this education is that it is a part of the Catholic background of the College, serving every aspect of the young boys. Around 2800 students gain education in 13 Grades under a qualified, talented and experienced Staff unit.
The Primary section, which is located apart from the College, educates all the young minds that enter the school during the initial years. Around 1000 pupils are handled by a staff of 60 teachers. The Primary section consists of well-equipped classrooms, Library, Computer Laboratory, Music Hall and an Arts room. In addition the Primary students are given opportunities in taking part in Cub-Scouting, Sports such as Cricket, Basketball and Swimming and Western and Eastern bands.
The College Section consists of Grades 6-13 and gives students more and more opportunities to improve their character as a whole. All classrooms are given necessary facilities for the students to make use of. There are also 2 Computer Laboratories, a Library, Music, Dancing and Arts rooms, Physics, Biology and Chemistry Laboratories and a state-of-the-art Lecture Hall.
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