Overview
Founded by Goan Jesuit priest Reverend Father Lawrence Rodriques in 1937, St. Lawrence High School located in Kolkata is a day cum boarding school for boys. The school also includes a charitable dispensary, an alumni by the name of St. Lawrence Old Boys Assosciation (SLOBA) based on Jesuit principles and involves the school’s various projects.
The prime motto of the school is “For God and Countrymen”. The objective of the school is to eradicate illiteracy and inculcate the concept of unity in diversity among the students.
Campus
The school hosts large, spacious and well-lit classrooms, a well stocked library with books on various topics, an auditorium, a beautiful flower garden and a play field for the students.
Accomodation
Being a day cum boarding school, St. Lawrence High School, Kolkata offers accommodation facility for students.
Academics
St. Lawrence High School follows the curriculum of the West Bengal Secondary Education ( Class X) and the Council of Higher Secondary Education (Class XII), thus catering to the educational needs of children from class I through XII.
The school offers Arts, Science and Commerce streams at the higher secondary level.
Co-curricular activities include Scout Troop, Leadership Training Services (LTC), Christian Life Communities (CLC), Nature club, Quiz, Debate, Dance, Music, Chess, Scrabble club, Work Education and Physical education.
The school also offers coaching for football, cricket and basketball.
Admission
For admission details for classes I to X, please contact the school office.
Admission criteria for class XI:
For St. Lawrence students
Science (Stream A) - 85%
Science (Stream B) - 85%
Commerce Stream - 70%
Arts Stream - 50%
For students from other schools
Science (Stream A) - 85%
Science (Stream B) - 85%
Commerce Stream - 75%
Arts Stream - 60%
Fee Structure
The fee structure for primary section is as follows:
Item
Admission Fee (new admission) - Rs. 5000.00
Tuition Fees (monthly) Primary - Rs. 1300.00
Computer Fees (monthly) - Rs. 100.00
Session Fees (to be paid with February fees) - Rs. 2600.00
For secondary and higher secondary classes, fee structure is as follows:
Item
Admission Fee (new admission) - Rs. 5000.00
Tuition Fees (monthly) Secondary - Rs. 1400.00
Computer Fees (monthly) - Rs. 100.00
Session Fees (to be paid with February fees) - Rs. 2600.00
Extra laboratory charges are applicable for higher secondary students.
Achievements
The school is reckoned among the best schools in South Kolkata.