National Evangelical School (Homs, Syria)

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The National Evangelical School
الثانوية الإنجيلية الوطنية
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National Evangelical School (Homs, Syria)
Bab El Sbaa


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TypePrivate
MottoLove of country and service to all without distinction
Established1855
FounderRev. Hanna Khabbaz
PrincipalMarwan Deiratany
Number of students2,157
Website wihoms.atwebpages.com/NES.htm
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The Main building of the school, 2010

The National Evangelical School is a private school located in Homs, Syria. It was founded in 1855 by American missionaries. [1] [2] It is owned now by the Presbyterian Evangelical Church in Homs which is a member of the National Evangelical Synod of Syria and Lebanon. [3]

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It is a kindergarten, primary, and secondary school that serves more than 2000 students, mixed and from all religions and sects.

History

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Drawing of the Main Building, 1907

School names

The first name of the school was National College. it was also called Purity and Love. People in Homs once called it the English School, because it was the only school that conducted classes in English. It was also known as the Red Cross Hospital, after the British army occupied it and set the cross at the top of its main building. Afterwards, it became The National Evangelical School, as a sign of the Church's ownership.

Campus

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New school buses

The property of the school in Bab Al Sbaa is about 4,000 square meters. it includes 3 buildings each is two floors. Each section has its own courtyard or playground. [4]

The school transports students using six busses it owns and more than 15 rented buses.

Awards [5]

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NES Swimming Team, Oct 2010

NES Swimming team:

First place in breast stroke 50m and 100m
second place in freestyle 50m
Third place in butterfly 50m
First place in the Medley

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References

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  2. "Rev. H.H. Jessup Dead" (PDF). The New York Times . 1910-04-29.
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