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| St Joseph's Convent High School | |
|---|---|
| Location | |
, India | |
| Information | |
| Opened | 1960 |
| Gender | Girls |
| Language | English |
| Website | http://sjcxlp.com/ |
St Joseph's Convent High School, Mumbai is an all-girls school in Vile Parle, Mumbai, India. It is an institution under The Sisters of St Joseph of Tarbes (in France).
The school was established in Mumbai in 1963 by the sisters of St Joseph of Tarbes, and is a government school managed by the nuns and teachers. The school building was made by Mother Mechtilde, Sr. Seraphie and other sisters who came to Mumbai from France via Bangalore. The principal of the school is Rev Sister Amala Jyoti. The school manager is Sister Esperance.
The AV room has modern sound and audio systems. Other facilities include a library and many laboratories. The school is equipped with modern technology known as 'The Smart Class'. The school building has three levels, and there are plans to add a fourth level to cater for a First and Second year junior college. [1]
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