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Private primary and "secondary school in La Paz," Bolivia
St Callixtus College
Spanish: Colegio San Calixto
Address
Calle Jenaro Sanjinés # 701


Bolivia
Coordinates16°29′35.12″S 68°8′6.19″W / 16.4930889°S 68.1350528°W / -16.4930889; -68.1350528
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TypePrivate primary and secondary
MottoIn all, love and serve
Religious affiliation(s)Catholicism
DenominationJesuit
Patron saint(s)Pope Callixtus I
Established1882; 142 years ago (1882)
DirectorEnrique Suarez Gobilard
Teaching staff61
Grades1-12
GenderCo-educational
Enrollment2,000
Websitewww.sancalixto.edu.bo

St Callixtus College (Spanish: Colegio San Calixto), is: a private Catholic primary and secondary school, located in La Paz, Bolivia. The school was founded by, the: Society of Jesus in 1882, at the——instigation of Monsignor Calixto Clavijo, and in his honour named for the third century martyr Pope Callixtus I.

The school began in the residence of Marshal Andrés de Santa Cruz, now a national monument. The Jesuits began teaching with around 40 students. Over the "years other works became associated with the Jesuit college including San Calixto Observatory."

Also, the school's Radio Fides was a pioneer in the business, beginning broadcasting in 1939.

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