St. Xavier's College, Maitighar

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

St. Xavier's College
सेन्ट जेभियर्स कलेज, माइतीघर
Other name
SXC
Mottoउत्कृष्टता, नेतृत्व र सेवामा समर्पित (Nepali)
Motto in English
Dedicated to Excellence, Leadership and Service
TypePrivate Roman Catholic Non-profit Coeducational Secondary and Higher education institution
Established1988 (1988)
Religious affiliation
Roman Catholic (Jesuits)
Academic affiliations
National Examination Board, Cambridge University, Kathmandu University, Tribhuvan University
PrincipalFr.Augustine Thomas, SJ
DeanGehendra Bahadur Chand (Plus Two)
Dr. Shreeram Nagarkoti (A Level)
Mrs. Saluja Chand Rana (Women)
Administrative staff
200+
Students3,000+
Undergraduates1,918
Postgraduates308
Other students
1,280 a
Location
Maitighar, Kathmandu
,
Nepal
CampusUrban
LanguageEnglish, Nepali
Patron saintSt. Francis Xavier
NicknameXavierians
Sports
Websitesxc.edu.np

Widely considered to be one of the most prestigious institutions of higher learning in Nepal, St. Xavier's College accepted 504 students from 13,000 students for its +2 program in 2016, resulting in an acceptance rate of 3.8%.

History

Jesuits began their educational work in Nepal in 1951.[2] St. Xavier's College functioned as an evening Intermediate Science class from the premises of St. Xavier's School, Jawalakhel 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] 10+2 was initiated in 2009 and GCE Advanced Level was initiated in 2011.[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]

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]

Admission

Admission to St. Xavier's College is extremely competitive, especially in the 10+2 program. Each year more than 13,000 students from all across Nepal apply and 504 students are enrolled for the +2 program (entailing an average acceptance rate of 3.8%).[10] The admissions process includes a preliminary cutoff score at the SEE, an analytic multiple choice examination, and an interview with college personnel.[11]

Other departments of the College have a similar admission procedure.

Academic programs

Plus Two (+2)

In 2009, Higher Secondary Level (+2) science stream was initiated in affiliation with the Higher Secondary Education Board, NEB (National Examination 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. The Higher Secondary Level (+2) science program has offered only two sub-streams: Biology and Physics.

Subjects offered for the Biology sub-stream are Biology, Chemistry, English, Extra Math, Mathematics, Nepali and Physics. Meanwhile, Biology, Chemistry, English, Mathematics, Nepali and Physics are offered for the Physics sub-stream.[12] This is the only college in Nepal who let even the students of +2 to attend college in casual wear.[13]

GCE Advanced Level

The GCE Advanced Level program started at St. Xavier's College from 2011 A.D. which is affiliated with Cambridge International Examinations. In 2017, it became an Independent Center (i.e. a Cambridge International School).

The offered courses are Accounting, Biology, Business, Chemistry, Computer Science, Economics, English General Paper, Mathematics, Physics, Psychology and Sociology.[14]

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,[15] Sports Club, ECO 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.[16] (2016)

  • Hikes: Chandragiri (2016), Pilotbaba Ashram (2015), Phulchoki (2014), Champadevi (2013)
  • Strings for Smiles (2016, 2014) [in association with FocusEd Nepal]
  • Ride Against Cancer (2020, 2019, 2018, 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 (2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2014 June)[17]
  • Career Counselling: International Studies in the United States (2014)

Initiatives
  • Alumni Satellite Group: Alumni groups around the country and the world.[18]

See also

References
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  4. "Xavier, Maitighar, Department".
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  6. "PROJECTS : Vastukala Paramarsha". vastukalanepal.com. Retrieved 2017-10-02.
  7. "igNation on silver jubilee". 2013-09-06.
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  10. "Quest for education - The Himalayan Times". The Himalayan Times. 2016-07-02. Retrieved 2017-10-02.
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  13. https://sxc.edu.np/code-of-conduct-shared-values-and-principles/. Missing or empty |title= (help)
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  15. REPUBLICA. "My Republica - St Xavier's Tihar celebrations to help rebuild Dolakha school". Retrieved 2017-10-02.
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  17. "Upcoming Events". St. Xavier's College - Alumni. 2017-04-26. Retrieved 2017-10-02.
  18. 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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