Loreto House

Loreto House, Kolkata is a landmark institution in Indian education, established in 1842 by the Loreto Sisters (Institute of the Blessed Virgin Mary). It is the oldest Loreto institution in India and one of the first all-girls Catholic schools in the country. Affiliated to CISCE (ICSE/ISC), the school offers education from Nursery through Class XII. Loreto House has a renowned tradition of academic excellence, character development, and service to the community spanning nearly 180 years. The school has produced generations of accomplished women who have gone on to distinguished careers in business, academia, public service, journalism, and the arts. Located on Middleton Row in central Kolkata, the school's historic campus provides a serene learning environment. Loreto House is known for its warm community, strong Catholic ethos, rigorous academics, and a wide range of co-curricular activities. A notable alumna is Nobel Peace Prize laureate Mother Teresa, who was trained by the Loreto Sisters before beginning her mission among the poor. Loreto House remains one of Kolkata's most prestigious and beloved educational institutions.