St. Xavier's College, Maitighar

St. Xavier's College, Maitighar
सेन्ट जेभियर्स कलेज, माइतीघर
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Other name
 SXC, SXCM
Motto उत्कृष्टता, नेतृत्व र सेवामा समर्पित
Motto in English
 Dedicated to Excellence, Leadership and Service
Type Jesuit, Catholic
Established 1988 (1988)
Academic affiliation
 Higher Secondary Education Board, Cambridge University, Kathmandu University, Tribhuvan University
Principal Fr. Jiju Varghese, S.J.
Dean
  • Mr. Gehendra Bahadur Chand (Plus Two)
  • Mr. Benu Gautam (A-Levels)
  • Mrs. Saluja Chand Rana (Women)
Head of departments
  • English Mr. Sishir Kumar Bhusal
  • Maths Mr. Ram Babu Yadav
  • Biology Mrs Nabina Dangol
  • Chemistry Mrs Karuna Shrestha
  • Physics Mr. Drabindra Pandit
  • Microbiology Mr. Sudhkar Pant
  • Department of Computer Science Mr. Vishnu Kumar Rana
Administrative staff
 60
Students 3,418
Undergraduates 1,918
Postgraduates 308
Other students
 1,280 a
Location Maitighar, Kathmandu, Nepal
Campus Urban
Language English, Nepali
Nicknames Xavierians
Sports
Website SFXNepal

St. Xavier's College, Maitighar, in Kathmandu, Nepal, is an educational institution in Nepal run by the Society of Jesus (Jesuits) since 1988. It offers intermediate level high school courses (grades 11 and 12) through the Cambridge A-levels and 10+2 programmes, as well as Bachelor's and Master's degrees in natural science, business, social science, and humanities.[1]

History

Jesuits began their educational work in Nepal in 1951.[2] St. Xavier's College functioned as an evening Intermediate Science from the premises of St. Xavier's School, Jawalakhel, Lalitpur in the initial years, and later moved to its own building at Maitighar, Kathmandu, in 1993.[3] For the first eight years, the only course offered was Intermediate in Science, in affiliation with Tribhuvan University. In 1996 the three-year Bachelor of Science in Social Work, the first of its kind in Nepal, was established in conjunction with Kathmandu University. In 1997 a B.Sc. in Environmental Science was offered but after three years discontinued admitting students. Since then bachelor's degrees have been added in Business Studies and Physics in 2002, in Information Management in 2003, and in 2007 in Computer Science and Information Technology, Microbiology, and B.A. in English, Journalism and Social Work. In 2007 also five master's degree programs were established, in Physics, Microbiology, Business, Social Work, and English.[4] In 2009 Higher Secondary School Level (+2) was initiated and in 2011 Cambridge A-levels.[5]

The College moved to Maitighar Heights in 1988 and the first new building, the Academic Block, was built in 1993. The construction of the Administration Block was completed in 1998, followed by that of Watrin Hall and the Library Block in 2000. To cater to the needs of the two IT-based degree programs, and to provide all students with computer facilities, four computer laboratories were constructed, with a total of 203 internet-connected computers. The E.L. Watrin Memorial Building was built in 2005, linking the Academic Block with the Administration Block. A rooftop cafeteria was built in 2006. In 2009 a six-storey building housing modern laboratories for physics, chemistry, botany, zoology, and microbiology and social studies. There is also a sports hall that doubles as an auditorium.[6] The College celebrated its silver jubilee in 2013.[7]

Admission

Today, the College has approximately 3,000 students coming from 275 schools representing all 75 districts and almost all the ethnic, linguistic, and cultural diversity of Nepal. One of the innovative outreach programs is the Partnership in Education (PIE) established in 2004. PIE works in partnership with government schools for the development of the academically weak students in the lowest income brackets, accommodating approximately 300 students annually.[8][9]

A typical admission profile of St. Xavier's can be correlated to their admission criteria for intermediate programmes (grades 11 and 12) which is extremely competitive. Every year more than 13,000 students from throughout Nepal apply and around 500 students are enrolled.[10] In 2012 of the 685 selected 520 enrolled, with a median GPA of 3.9/4.0.[11] The admission process includes a preliminary cutoff score at the School Leaving Certificate national exam – equivalent of GCSE, an analytic Multiple Choice examination, and an interview with college personnel.[12]

Academic programs

Intermediate Level Courses

Plus Two (+2)

For the first eight years, the college had offered an Intermediate in Science course. Bachelor's and master's level courses affiliated with Tribhuvan University and Kathmandu University have been running other courses as well. In the year 2009, Intermediate in Science was terminated and Higher Secondary Level (+2) science stream was initiated in affiliation with the Higher Secondary Education Board, Nepal. This level of education is the main reason for this college to acclaim its reputation in the country. The college has completed its sixth year of the +2 program with facilities including a well-equipped laboratory, library, cafeteria, and basketball court. The Higher Secondary Level (+2) science program has offered only two sub-streams: Biology and Physics with 10 different sections(A to J).Section A to Section F are biology sections and remaining are physics sections. All the students of +2 science study a similar combination of five subjects (physics, chemistry, biology, mathematics, and English) in grade XI and in grade XII biology students study physics, chemistry, biology, English, and Nepali, whereas physics students study physics, chemistry, mathematics, English, and Nepali.[13]

GCE A-Levels

The GCE A-Levels started at St. Xavier's College from 2011 A.D. which is affiliated with the University of Cambridge International Examinations. In 2017, it became an Independent Center/ Cambridge International School. There are numerous facilities including well-equipped laboratory, library, cafeteria, and basketball court. The offered courses are Physics, Chemistry Mathematics, Biology, Computer Science, Accounting, Economics, Business Studies, General Paper.

The college has a Society established by the students named St. Xavier's A-Level Society (SAS) which mobilizes the students for independent course work and a collaborative teamwork in addition to leadership.

Undergraduate and Postgraduate Courses

The undergraduate courses started after 8 years the college was established. As of 2017, there are 7 undergraduate and 3 graduate level courses, in Microbiology (M.Sc Microbiology), Physics (M.Sc Physics) and MBS.[1]

The college encourages its students in undergraduate and graduate level to engage in activities through the establishment of various clubs: UDAAN, Social Service Club, St. Xavier's Solidarity Movement,[14] Sports Club, Physics Club, Chemistry Club, Social Service Environment Club (SET), Art and culture club,Literature club.[1]

List of Principals

Alumni

The college set up its Alumni Association on its 25th year of its establishment in 2013. The Alumni Committee looks after and handles all the activities as the St. Xavier's College, Kathmandu - Alumni.[15] (2016)

  • Hikes: Chandragiri (2016), Pilotbaba Ashram (2015), Phulchoki (2014), Champadevi (2013)
  • Strings for Smiles (2016, 2014) [in association with FocusEd Nepal]
  • Ride Against Cancer (2017, 2016, 2015) [in association with Richa Bajimaya Memorial Foundation]
  • Changa Chet (2013), नवक्षितिज: आशाका किरण (2015) [in association with USM club]
  • Alumni of SXC, a group in Facebook intended to unite all alumni in one place (2015)
  • SXC Alumni Day, a yearly event to gather alumni under the same place held on 25 December (2016, 2015, 2014, 2014 June)[16]
  • Career Counselling: International Studies in the United States (2014)

Initiatives

  • Alumni Satellite Group: Alumni groups around the country and the world.[17]

Notable alumni

See also

References

  1. 1 2 3 "St. Xaviers College Maitighar Kathmandu". Edusanjal. Retrieved 2017-10-02.
  2. ↑ "St. Xavier's College :: Educatenepal.com". www.educatenepal.com. Retrieved 2017-10-02.
  3. ↑ "Our College". 2012. Archived from the original on 2016-07-02.
  4. ↑ "Xavier, Maitighar, Department".
  5. ↑ "Xavier, Maitighar, A-levels". Archived from the original on 2016-01-06.
  6. ↑ "PROJECTS : Vastukala Paramarsha". vastukalanepal.com. Retrieved 2017-10-02.
  7. ↑ "igNation on silver jubilee".
  8. ↑ "Xavier, Partnership".
  9. ↑ "SXC - St Xaviers College Kathmandu | Youth4work". youth4work.com. Retrieved 2017-10-02.
  10. ↑ "Quest for education - The Himalayan Times". The Himalayan Times. 2016-07-02. Retrieved 2017-10-02.
  11. ↑ "Students admitted (2011-13)" (PDF). 2012.
  12. ↑ "Xavier, Admissions" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2016-07-09.
  13. ↑ "Dept. +2".
  14. ↑ REPUBLICA. "My Republica - St Xavier's Tihar celebrations to help rebuild Dolakha school". Retrieved 2017-10-02.
  15. ↑ St. Xavier's College - Alumni (2016-12-22), A day at SXC, retrieved 2017-10-02
  16. ↑ "Upcoming Events". St. Xavier's College - Alumni. 2017-04-26. Retrieved 2017-10-02.
  17. ↑ Maitighar, St. Xavier's College,. "St. Xaviers College, Maitighar: St. Xaviers College (SXC), Maitighar, Nepal, is an educational inst". www.worldeventz.com. Retrieved 2017-10-02.
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