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At a Glance
St. George's School

The Rt. Rev. Hosam Naoum, Principal
Founded in 1899
The Rev. Wilbert Awdry, author of The Railway Series, taught at the school in 1933-1936.
Languages spoken: English, Arabic, and Hebrew
Most students come in as Kindergarteners and stay all 13 years until graduation

St. George’s School, East Jerusalem

Established in 1899, adjacent to St. George’s Cathedral, St. George’s School is known for having many notable alumni. Originally a school for boys, St. George’s now serves 700 boys and girls by providing an excellent education at affordable costs for Jerusalem families.

Located just across from St. George’s Cathedral close, St. George’s School’s academic standards are rigorous. The school seeks to prepare young men and recently, young women, for higher education and, ultimately, to assume leadership roles in Palestinian society. Many of its graduates already occupy such positions.

St. George’s integrates lessons of tolerance and respect for differences into the curriculum at all levels. Students of all religious, ethnic, and economic backgrounds are educated together in an atmosphere that fosters Christian values.

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A photo of boys at the St. George's School in East Jerusalem

A photo of students in a classroom at St. Georges Jerusalem

Services Provided

K-12 academic education for children living in Jerusalem

We aspire to help our students expand their horizons, meet other cultures, and be willing to listen to others. We teach them steadfastness and resilience.” — Dolly Namour, Director of Academic Relations

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With few positive models and countless negative pressures, it is no wonder that hall monitors are necessary at the boys’ high school. But among these at-risk young Palestinian men is exactly where hope, education, and productive life-skills are most needed. St. George’s School is patiently, courageously doing this difficult work.

— The Rev. Cn. Nicholas Porter, AFEDJ trustee and Jerusalem Peacebuilders’ executive director

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