Kenya 
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Rubaga hill 2km north of Jinja city Jinja, District
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Jinja College has a strong academic culture and offers a comprehensive curriculum designed to equip students with the knowledge and skills needed for higher education and employment. The school offers over 15 subjects at O’ Level and 14 subjects at A’ Level, covering a broad range of disciplines in the arts and sciences. The academic program emphasizes critical thinking, innovation, and adaptability to prepare learners for the challenges of a rapidly changing world. Through a balanced blend of classroom learning, practical sessions, and mentorship, students graduate as competent and responsible individuals ready to contribute positively to society.
Jinja College | JICO Co-curricular
Beyond academics, Jinja College places great emphasis on co-curricular engagement as a means of fostering holistic development. The school offers a variety of sports and recreational activities, including basketball, volleyball, football, tennis, darts, and chess, among others. These activities help students develop teamwork, discipline, creativity, and resilience while discovering and nurturing their individual talents. The College also encourages active participation in clubs and community service, reinforcing values of leadership and social responsibility.
Jinja College | JICO Facilities
Jinja College continues to invest in facilities that support both academic excellence and student well-being. The school provides adequate and decent accommodation for both students and staff, ensuring a comfortable and conducive learning environment. It also boasts well-equipped laboratories for physics, chemistry, and biology, enabling students to gain hands-on experience in scientific inquiry. The school library offers a wide range of learning resources, and computer facilities are available to enhance digital literacy. These resources collectively support the school’s mission “to equip the youth with relevant knowledge, marketable skills, Christian values, and the right attitude.”
Jinja College | JICO History
Founded by the Mill Hill Missionary Fathers, Jinja College occupies premises on Rubaga Hill that were originally vacated by the Franciscan Sisters. Over the years, it has established a solid reputation as a center of academic and moral excellence. As a government-aided institution, new students joining at both O’ and A’ Level are admitted through the official UNEB selection process. The College’s motto, “Strive to Excel,” reflects its enduring commitment to nurturing excellence in academics, discipline, and service. Guided by its vision “to be an academic institute where provision of quality education for life in a dynamic world guides all activities,” Jinja College continues to uphold values of integrity, hard work, and moral uprightness in all its undertakings.
