St. Joseph's School, Darjeeling

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St. Joseph's College (School Department) is a Government Aided private school ("public school" in British terminology ) run by Jesuit Fathers in Darjeeling, India. The school is known for its academic tradition, excellence in sports, quality of value education and alumni. Fr. Henry Depelchin founded the school in 1888. The famous Kangchenjunga(3rd highest peak in the world) mountain range forms the scenic backdrop to the school. The school and the college of the same name are popularly known as "North Point."

A school rich in tradition , it was also called "The Harrow of the East". Its ex-students include World Champion billiards player Micheal Ferriera, the deceased King of Nepal, and the present King of Bhutan among others. Students in the late 1950s included nephews of the then Shah of Iran. Its student body boasts an international identity. The School is currently experiencing a renaissance under the headmastership of an old boy Fr. Kinley Tshering ,S.J.C.who has revived some lost traditions and is revamping the school for a more modernistic approach to education.