About Us

Our History

Carmel Convent School was founded in 1970 for the benefit of the children of Jayanagar and the neighbouring extensions. The school is recognized by the Department of Public Instruction, Karnataka State. The school year begins in June.

Today, our school has a strength of around 754 students, a team of well qualified, efficient, experienced and dedicated staff of 20 teachers, 6 non-teaching staff working under the able guidance of the headmistress Sister Prima Shirine D'Cunha, an efficient administrator committed to her mission.

The school is located in 4th 'T' block, Jayanagar, one of the prestigious localities of Bangalore that houses a large number of highly qualified citizens. It is spread on a vast stretch of 14 acres with spacious, well-ventilated classrooms. There is a vast playground which includes basketball, throw ball and badminton courts.
Congregation of the Sisters of the Apostolic Carmel
The Congregation of the Sisters of the Apostolic Carmel is an Indian Congregation, which was founded in 1870 by Mother Veronica, a holy and dedicated woman who was divinely inspired to reach out to the many girls of her day.

Today, the Sisters cater to the needs of the children in the High Schools and Higher Primary Schools, Teacher Training Institutions, Degree Colleges and Technical School. The medium of instruction is both English and the regional language.

Besides, the congregation has Creches, Children's Homes, Boarding Houses and Social Service centers in rural and urban areas in India, Sri Lanka, Pakistan, Kuwait, Bahrain, Kenya and Rome.

Carmel Convent School was opened in 1970, for the benefit of the children of Jayanagar and the neighboring extension of Bangalore city. The school is recognized by the Department of Public Instruction, Karnataka State. The school year begins in June.

The Goal
We draw inspiration from Christ who willed the total development of every person, and also from our foundress, Mother Veronica. Our aim is to form integrated women:

- Capable of responding to life's challenges with joy and deep faith in God,
- Guided by right values in their choices and decisions,
- Enriched by our cultural heritage,
- Committed to the service of our people.