Jesuit institutions are recognized internationally for their high academic standards. The Jesuit philosophy of education centers on providing an atmosphere of open inquiry that unites rigorous scholarship and academic excellence with ethical values and service to others.
Jesuit schools are characterized by a common spirit or outlook. This character is shaped by five main characteristics: a focus on ethics and values, the importance of the religious experience without imposing faith, the study of humanities and social sciences, a passion for quality, and a person-centered approach that encourages active participation in the learning process.
There are 848 Jesuit institutions---120 of which are post-secondary institutions---in 68 countries around the world, including Ateneo de Manila (Manila, Philippines), Boston College (Boston, MA), Campion Hall (Oxford), Georgetown University (Washington, DC), Fordham University (Bronx, NY), Sogang University (Seoul, Korea), and Sophia University (Tokyo, Japan).
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