St. Columba’s School, New Delhi
A highly acclaimed Christian Brothers institution — founded in 1941 with 32 boys, and today among the premier schools of India.
A Christian Brothers school with a long list of distinguished alumni
St. Columba’s School is one of the premier educational institutions of India, run by the Christian Brothers. It is known for its leadership in education and for a long list of distinguished alumni — the Columbans whom this Association exists to bring together.
Founded in 1941 with just 32 students, the School now has over 3,000 on its rolls, with many more names waiting for admission. It is guided by its motto.
Sapere aude sincere et constanter
Dare to be wise, sincere and constant.
Columbans of every batch, gathered in fellowship.
From a few temporary structures to Ashoka Place
The key moments in the growth of the School.
The land is granted
The Christian Brothers receive land from Archbishop Sylvester Patrick Mulligan, on which the School would be built.
Classes begin
The first classes are held in temporary structures, with just 32 students.
Formal opening
The School is formally opened under its first Principal, Brother R.E. Butler.
Cambridge affiliation
The School obtains affiliation to the University of Cambridge.
The Junior School block
Additional land is acquired, and the Junior School block is built.
Land for the Middle School
A further acquisition provides the land for the Middle School.
The CBSE curriculum
The School moves from the Cambridge curriculum to CBSE.
Academic rigour and sport, side by side.
A vigorous academic environment
The School regularly produces merit-ranked IITians and toppers. This success rests on a vigorous academic environment and a faculty committed to the individual development of every student.
- Academic excellence — a rigorous environment that brings out the best in each boy.
- Individual attention — teachers committed to developing students as individuals.
- Leadership — a School recognised for its leadership in education.
To awaken a social conscience within its students.
Honoured for the quality of its education
The Whole School Award
Conferred by the Education Quality Foundation of India for the dissemination of quality education.
Ranked among India’s top boys’ schools
Consistently ranked among the top boys’ schools in the country by Education World.
Once a Columban, always a Columban
Lifetime membership keeps you on the roll, in the directory, and in touch with the School.