St. Mary's College Trinidad

St. Mary's College (CIC — College of the Immaculate Conception) is a government-assisted selective Catholic secondary school for boys located on Frederick Street in the heart of Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago. Established in 1863 by the Congregation of the Holy Ghost (Spiritans), the school was founded with just a handful of students but today enrolls close to 1,200. One of the Caribbean's most prestigious institutions, CIC has produced Trinidad and Tobago's first president, Ellis Clarke, and numerous other national leaders, academics, athletes, and professionals. The school offers the Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate (CSEC) and Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Examination (CAPE) and is celebrated for outstanding academic performance, with students consistently earning top results in national examinations. CIC maintains a rich tradition of sporting excellence in cricket, football, and athletics, as well as strong programs in music, drama, and debate. The iconic school building and campus in central Port of Spain is a landmark of national heritage, and the college's alumni network spans the globe.