Enriched with spirit, legacy and character, the history of The Cathedral and John Connon School has been one of excellence & innovation. Located in a beautiful stone edifice, which is also one of Mumbai’s most prestigious heritage buildings, The Cathedral and John Connon School has completed 162 years of excellence in education in the country.
Melding traditional values into a contemporary, real-world context, our school prepares students to embark on a journey of academic as well as personal excellence. Being a place where children can find magic in their repetitive lives, broaden their intellect, enjoy the gift of robust laughter, and build a strong sense of integrity, compassion and a spirit of giving, the school has built a reputation that is synonymous with excellence providing an environment that encourages growth, fosters creativity, exploration and discovery.
The Cathedral and John Connon School was founded in 1860 by the Anglo- Scottish Education Society in Mumbai it began as a humble establishment when Bishop Harding and the Cathedral Chaplain decided to start a small Grammar school for boys and one for girls. In the year 1881, named after Mr John Connon, a well-known philanthropist and the Chief Registrar of Bombay, a beautiful building was put up on the Esplanade. In the present day, the school functions into five sections- the Pre-Primary, Infant, Junior, Middle and Senior Schools imparting the finest education to all its students. The student body of 1,960 boys and girls is divided into four Houses named after the founding fathers. There is a fierce sense of “School first, the house next, self-last” as expressed through our school song.
Providing students with the finest learning environment, the school has set its standards quite high, expecting the students to earn good marks through sustained hard work. The Learning Resource Centre caters to the needs of students with learning difficulties. The school practices an integrated approach till Grade 8 and thereafter offers the choice of the national curricula- ICSE and ISC, as well as the international curricula -IGCSE, IBDP and AP.
