ABOUT St. Paul’s
A History Written in The Hills
Two centuries of Faith,
Learning & service in Darjeeling
Learning & service in Darjeeling
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The Journey of St. Paul’s
1823
The School is founded
1847
Renamed
St. Paul’s School.
St. Paul’s School.
1864
Moved to
Jalapahar
Jalapahar
1898
New buildings
constructed.
constructed.
1935
Chapel and
Rectory built.
Rectory built.
Today
A global community
of learners.
of learners.
The Beginning1823- 1847
St. Paul’s School was founded in 1823 by the Church Missionary Society, initially as a school for the sons of missionaries. In 1847, it was formally renamed St. Paul’s School.
A new Home1864-1898
In 1864, the school moved to Jalapahar, its permanent home. New buildings were constructed in 1898, shaping the campus as we know it today.
Growth & Strength1933- 1935
The Chapel was built in 1933 and the Rectory in 1935, further strengthening the spiritual and pastoral life of the school.
In Times Of War1939- 1945
During the Second World War, the school served as a military hospital, a place of refuge and a centre of support for the community
An International CommunityTODAY
From its humble beginnings to a global community of learners, St. Paul’s continues to uphold its founding values – faith, learning, service and character.
The Chapel
A place of worship,
reflection and community.
reflection and community.
The Rectory
A home for the
spiritual life of the School
spiritual life of the School
Old Paulites
A lifelong bond
that continues to grow
that continues to grow
FROM 1823 TO THE FUTURE