CITADEL RESIDENTIAL SCHOOL, Ranni, is a Christian Minority Co-educational institution managed by the Catholic Diocese of Kanjirapally. It was established in 1992. Since its inception, it has evolved into a premier co-educational institution imparting quality education and shaping the educational landscape of the state. It is affiliated to the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) and follows the curriculum of National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT).
His Excellency Mar Jose Pulikal, Bishop of Kanjirapally Diocese is the School Patron, Very Rev. Fr. Boby Alex Mannamplackal is the Managing Trustee, Rev. Fr. Dr. Kuriakose Ambazathinal is the Manager, Rev. Fr. Jobin T. James is the Principal and Rev. Fr. Denno Mathew is the Vice-Principal Academics and Rev. Fr. Joseph Marutholilis the Vice-Principal Administrations of CITADEL.
From a small and humble beginning CITADEL completed 28 years of exemplary educational services this year having many an ups and downs along the way.
CITADEL provides values-driven international education which is expressed through core values woven into every academic and extra-curricular activity. The school encourages growing in moral values, independent learning and empowers its 2340 students from LKG to Class XII to embrace responsibility. The students are from different districts of Kerala, the neighbouring States and Non Resident Indians. We train children to celebrate diversity in a spirit of understanding and tolerance which will inevitably help them become citizens of the world. The specialty of this institute is that it has made quality education accessible to all, high and low, rich and poor and provides them with opportunities to explore and grow, through situations that challenge them to identify their strengths and reinforce them. It has around 160 highly motivated staff members and the campus is vibrant with life and resources for growth. CITADEL has always lived up to the purpose of spreading peace, brotherhood and humanity in order to create a beautiful one world.
Co-curricular activities like music, dance, gardening, beauty tips, band, abacus, literary activities, school magazine, exhibition, nature camp, sports, digital painting and refreshing programmes like Karate, Gym, Kalari, Taekwondo, Kung Fu and Yoga aid the learning process and keep the learners active and involved.
CITADEL provides hostel facilities with the most modern amenities – personal study space, attached toilet, dining rooms, laundry and a homely atmosphere. Utmost care is given to their academic, spiritual, social and moral growth.
The students proved their excellence in the academic arena securing 100% Pass Percentage in Grade X and XII. All our students have joined the most prestigious institutions of higher education across India and abroad to study in diverse fields of Medicine, Dentistry, Business Administration, Designing, Engineering, Pharmacy, military services, Nursing, Chartered Accountancy, etc.
Co-curricular activities have an important place in the curriculum to bring out the best in each individual student. The school has the following activities that aid the learning process and keep the learners active and involved
HOSTEL
Hostel facilities provided to students at CITADEL aims at the holistic development of an individual. Children are raised in a spiritual atmosphere with morning prayers, moral lessons, and celebrations of festivals and traditions. The hostellers follow a prescribed schedule which is strictly adhered to in order to imbibe discipline and create a healthy routine for life. It starts with Jogging in the morning and ends with evening sports and study. Hostels are well furnished and have all the facilities that help the children to live and grow in an environment that they can identify as their home. Hostel Warden, teachers and trained staff members are available round-the-clock ensuring utmost attention and that the students needs are fully met.
San Jude CITADEL Boys Hostel is managed by a priest of the Diocese with teachers to assist in guiding and instructing the hostellers. It provides boarding with the most modern amenities, personal study, attached toilet, dining halls and laundry. A homely atmosphere is maintained in the boarding and utmost care is given to their academic, spiritual, social and moral growth and personality development.
The following are the specialties of boy’s hostel
St. Johns girls’ convent is managed by the Rev. Sisters who are assisted by teachers to guide and instruct the hostellers. It provides boarding with the most modern amenities, personal study, attached toilet, dining rooms and laundry. A homely atmosphere is maintained in the boarding and utmost care is given to their academic, spiritual, social, moral growth and personality development.
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The following are the specialties of girls hostel.
