India's Oldest School: Chennai's St George's, 300+ Years Strong
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India's Oldest School: Chennai's St George's, 300+ Years Strong

  • St George’s Anglo-Indian Higher Secondary School in Chennai is India's oldest school, established in 1715.
  • It holds the record as India's first English medium school, founded before British Raj rule began.
  • Initially an orphanage for soldiers by the East India Company, it later became a school.
  • The school, over 300 years old, is still operational and spans 21 acres with modern facilities.
  • It is recognized as one of Chennai's heritage buildings, with its classroom and prayer blocks listed.

Why It Matters: St George's School, Chennai: India's oldest, enduring education.

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