St. James' School (India)
165/166, A. J. C. Bose Rd, Kolkata - 700014 Ph: +91-33-2244-1545
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St James' School, Kolkata, India, is a CNI school, and one of the oldest private schools in India. It is associated with the ICSE Board of Education. It was established in 1864 by Bishop Cotton.
The school is associated with St. James' Church, Kolkata, which has a historic building.
The principal is T.H Ireland; past principals have included John Mason and D.L. Bloud. The school has a double steepled church. The school is equipped with a covered basketball court and a very big athletics field. The school also has a computer lab and three science labs. .
The school motto is "Pro Ecclesia Et Pro Patria", meaning "For Church and for Country".
Read more about St. James' School (India): History, Houses, Athletics, Activities and Achievements, St. James' School Alumni Association, Notable Alumni
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