Overview
Loyola High School and Junior College, Pune was promoted in 1961 by Jesuit priests of the Society of Jesus – a society founded by St. Ignatius of Loyola, a sixteenth century saint. It is an English medium school recognized by the Government of Maharashtra and prepares its students for the Maharashtra State Secondary School Certificate (SSC) and the Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) Examinations.
Set on a verdant campus not very far from the city and surrounded by other centers of learning, Loyola High School, Pune provides an ideal stimulus for the young men to pursue academics earnestly. The school is rated the third best school in India after the Cathedral and John Connon School Mumbai.
Says a school spokesperson, “The school aims to bring about all round development in intellectual, personal, social and spiritual aspects of every student. We are aware that today the world needs men and women of character and courage. We are striving very hard - with help from you, dear parents - to continue to shape our young boys into fearless global citizens. Truly, men for others.”
Campus
The school campus is set at the base of Chattushringi hills, off Pashan road in Pune. The sprawling campus offers world class infrastructure set amidst verdant surroundings, far from the hustle and bustle of the busy city. Facilities include spacious and well lit classrooms equipped with projectors and modern teaching aids, a large auditorium, a well-stocked library, state-of-the-art science laboratories, canteen, and accommodation for teachers and staff.
Sports facilities include an Olympic sized (400m) running track, 3 swimming pools, a football ground, separate basketball courts for seniors and juniors and facilities for training in cross-country running.
Academics
The school is recognized by the Government of Maharashtra and prepares its students for the SSC and HSC examinations at the end of class X and class XII respectively. The academic program is designed to impart a holistic education that produces problem solvers with a strong foundation in theoretical principles.
Extracurricular:
The school places emphasis on the need for co-curricular activities to ensure all-round development of the students. Music and drama, various art societies, social work and scouts programmes and sports are encouraged and undertaken. It is the PSAA (Pune Schools Athletic Association) Champions of U12, U14 Football Championships, and PSAA champions for chess in the city.
Admission
The admission age for class I is five and a half years as on May 31 of the year of admission. The students need to submit a leaving certificate from the school last attended and a birth certificate obtained from the municipal or village records.
Fees:
The annual tuition fee for the primary section is Rs 4,800.
Achievements
Says a school spokesperson, “The school aims to bring about all round development in intellectual, personal, social and spiritual aspects of every student. We are aware that today the world needs men and women of character and courage. We are striving very hard - with help from you, dear parents - to continue to shape our young boys into fearless global citizens. Truly, men for others.”