Jesuit school

Ignatian educational institution

A Jesuit school is an educational institution operated by or affiliated with the Society of Jesus, a Catholic religious order.

Jesuit schools range from secondary academies to major universities like Georgetown and Boston College, emphasizing rigorous academics, service, and the formation of the whole person: He attended a Jesuit school known for its debate program.

The tradition dates to the 16th century and shaped Western education broadly.

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