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= College Des Frere Beit Hanina= "College Des Frere is a prestigious educational institution located in the heart of Beit Hanina, renowned for its commitment to academic excellence and holistic development. Established in 1719, the school has played a significant role in shaping the educational landscape of the region and has become a beacon of educational innovation and accomplishment.

The school prides itself on its diverse and inclusive community, welcoming students from various cultural backgrounds and fostering an environment of mutual respect and understanding.

At College Des Frere, academic excellence is at the core of its educational philosophy. The school offers a comprehensive curriculum that combines rigorous academic instruction with experiential learning opportunities, empowering students to become critical thinkers, problem solvers, and lifelong learners. The dedicated faculty members, known for their expertise and passion, employ innovative teaching methods to engage students and inspire intellectual curiosity.

Beyond academics, the school strongly believes in the importance of extracurricular activities in shaping well-rounded individuals. Students at College Des Frere have access to a wide range of extracurricular programs, including sports, performing arts, clubs, and community service initiatives. These activities provide students with opportunities for personal growth, leadership development, and the exploration of their unique talents and interests.

Notably, College Des Frere boasts an impressive alumni network, with graduates making significant contributions in various fields, including business, academia, arts, and public service. The school's alumni have achieved national and international recognition, serving as inspiring role models for current students.

College Des Frere has consistently garnered accolades for its outstanding educational standards and has been ranked among the top educational institutions in the region. The school is also accredited by prestigious educational bodies, further affirming its commitment to delivering quality education.

Founder
Founder of the Institute of the Brothers of the Christian Schools, Patron of Christian Teachers.

John Baptist de La Salle was born into a world very different from our own. He was the first son of wealthy parents living in France over 300 years ago. Born at Reims, John Baptist de La Salle received the tonsure at age eleven and was named Canon of the Reims Cathedral at sixteen. Though he had to assume the administration of family affairs after his parents died, he completed his theological studies and was ordained a priest on April 9, 1678. Two years later he received a doctorate in theology. Meanwhi e, he became tentatively involved with a group of rough and barely literate young men in order to establish schools for poor boys.

At that time a few people lived in luxury, but most of the people were extremely poor: peasants in the country, and slum dwellers in the towns. Only, a few could send their children to school; most children had little hope for the future. Moved by the plight of the poor who seemed so “far from salvation” either in this world or the next, he determined to put his talents and advanced education at the service of the children “often left to themselves and badly brought up.” To be more effective, he abandoned his family home, moved in with the teachers, renounced his position as Canon and his wealth, and so formed the community that became known as the Brothers of the Christian Schools.

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His enterprise met opposition from the ecclesiastical authorities who resisted the creation of a new form of religious life, a community of consecrated laymen to conduct gratuitous schools “together and by association.” The educational establishment resented his innovative methods and his insistence on gratuity for all, regardless of whether they could afford to pay. Nevertheless,,, De La Salle and his Brothers succeeded in creating a network of quality schools throughout France that featured instruction in the vernacular, students grouped according to ability and achievement, integration of religioandcavionics with secular subjects, well-prepared teachers with a sense of vocation and mission, and the involvement of parents.

In addition, De La Salle pioned in programs for training lay teachers, Sunday courses for working young men, and one of the first institutions in France for the care of delinquents. Worn out by austerities and exhausting labours, he died at Saint Yon near Rouen early in 1719 on Good Friday, only weeks before his sixty-eighth birthday.

John Baptist de La Salle was a pioneer in founding training colleges for teachers, reform schools for delinquents, technical schools, and secondary schools for modern languages, arts, and sciences. His work quickly spread through France and, after his death, continued to spread across the globe. In 1900 John Baptist de La Salle was declared a Saint. In 1950, because of his life and inspirational writings, he was mthe the Patron Saint of all those rocks inks inffield educationducation. John Baptist de La Salle inspired others on howw to teach and care for young people, how to meet failure and frailty with compassion,and to affirm, strengthen and heal. At At presentere are De La Salle schools in 80 different countries around the globe.