St. Francis’ College is a recognised, unaided Anglo-Indian minority institution
established and administered by “The Catholic Diocese of Lucknow”, a charitable
Religious Society registered in Lucknow under the Societies Registration Act XXI
of 1860.
The College was founded in 1885. It was established with the object of imparting
modern education primarily to Catholic students in a manner that would conserve
their “Religion, Language, Script and Culture, “but is open to all, irrespective
of religion, caste or community”.
This institution is situated in Hazratganj – the central and posh locality of Lucknow
and as such, is very convenient for parents/guardians seeking education for their
children. The College has a well-maintained, spacious campus with artistic and imposing
buildings, playgrounds and well-grown trees along the boundary, providing an atmosphere
for good health and education.
It is equipped with modern laboratories, spacious classrooms, a well stocked library,
gymnasium with a wooden floor, two indoor badminton courts/ table-tennis, basket-ball
and volleyball courts and two extensive playgrounds for football, hockey, cricket
with athletics and a beautiful swimming pool and a well equipped computer lab. The
College is the premier and prestigious Institution of the City and as such can compare
favourably with the best institutions not only in Uttar Pradesh, but in the country.
The College aims at giving a value based wholesome quality education to develop
along with intellectual excellence and achievement, the multi-faceted personality
of the child as a moral and social being, with special emphasis to inculcate healthy
moral values. Students are helped to become mature persons, imbibed with values
to be worthy citizens of our country.