About the College!

St. Joseph Secondary School is located in the town of Keren, 91 kilometers northwest of Asmara, the capital of Eritrea. It was established to give to the students of Keren and the surrounding villages a well-rounded education. Through the efforts of Brother Adriano Celentano, an Italian missionary, St. Joseph opened on October 19, 1949, with 150 grade school students, two Brothers and two lay teachers. The school grew in number and in quality. In 1962 St. Joseph School was extended to a Junior High School and after 30 years of struggle and hard work the school was able to upgrade and open the secondary level in September 1993. Today, the school has 1,500 students and 65 faculty members. In addition to formal education, St. Joseph School is a center of education, entertainment, professional training and spiritual animation in Keren. There is a plan to open an internet cafe in the coming year.

Bro. Awate Fisseha, FSC

The above discure was made on school closing ceremony by the then School director! That was a real prophecy! 

This Internet cafe means now Online College! 

I am optimistic - one day the Lasallian brothers and educators will regain full right, power, and authority to administer their established schools again, as God wills!

Meles Andom, PhD.

EIU & SJC Provost

SJC is not for everybody! we process applications of experienced adults over the age 18 willing to challenge intensive college courses without committing their current profession.