St. Xavier's School, Burdwan

St. Xavier's School, Burdwan, West Bengal, India, is a coeducational, kindergarten through higher secondary school. It was opened in 1964 by the Society of Jesus in the Province of Calcutta. It uses English medium for instruction, is private and unaided.ProgramThe early history of the school involved the demand for Jesuit education that exceeded the capacity of St. Francis Xavier School, Calcutta,. After much prodding by the District Manager of Burdwam the Jesuits opened the school here.Xavier uses the Continuous and Comprehensive Evaluation assessment of student progress. Various co-curricular and extra-curricular activities are encouraged for the students' integral development. The school’s motto is truth and justice, with emphasis on leadership in securing justice, especially for the most vulnerable. Team spirit and leadership qualities are fostered through the division of the school into four houses. Cultural programs and games are organized by the students. The school has a theater hall for cultural offerings and for daily school assemblies.In 2014 St. Xavier's School, Burdwan ranked 27th in all India for results on the internationally recognized ISC test. The school has added an ISC course in Biotechnology. In 2017 a graduate ranked fourth on the state exam for entrance to medical school.