St Francis Xavier's Green Herald International School

S.F.X. Greenherald International School
24 Asad Ave, Mohammadpur 1207 Bangladesh
Information
Religious affiliation(s)	Roman Catholicism
Established	1912
Language	English
Website	https://sfxghis.school/

SFX Greenherald International School is a private English-medium school in Bangladesh. ^[1] Located in Mohammadpur, Dhaka, beside St. Joseph Higher Secondary School, the school is administered by the Catholic Religious Sisters, known as Sisters of Our Lady of the Missions (RNDM). Even though the school is Catholic, a majority of the students are Muslims, Hindus and Buddhists.

History

The school was established in 1912 by the RNDM Sisters, Christian Missionary and is the first English medium school in Bangladesh. ^{[2] [ better source needed ]}

Students graduate by sitting for GCE O Levels and A Levels through University of Cambridge International Examinations.^{[ citation needed ]}

The school offers extracurricular activities such as debating, French, science fairs, and art competitions, and has athletic teams for basketball, football, and volleyball. It has a debating club run by the students and teachers and a green world earth club.

The students participate in the National Debating Championships in the English language. The school has an annual science fair. The school also teaches French from grade 5. Subject choosing is available from 8th grade.

Notable alumni

• Tanjim Ahmad Sohel Taj, ex-MP and former state minister, Ministry of Home Affairs
• Tania Amir, barrister at the Bangladesh Supreme Court ^[3]
• Sonia Bashir Kabir, the only female technology investor in Bangladesh focusing on tech startups in emerging markets of South Asia
• Irene Khan, secretary-general of Amnesty International, working with The Daily Star.

See also

• List of Jesuit sites

References

1. Rozario, Stephan Uttom (20 June 2023). "Q & A with Sr. Virginia Asha Gomes, head of an international school in Bangladesh". Global Sisters Report. Retrieved 1 January 2024.
2. "St Francis Xavier's Green Herald International School". Banglapedia. Retrieved 2017-08-23.
3. "Head of Chambers". Amir & Amir Law Associates. Retrieved 26 February 2025.

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External links

• School's website