Synod Higher Secondary School, located at B-33, Mission Vengthlang, Aizawl, Mizoram 796005, is a prominent educational institution established in 1962 by the Mizoram Synod of the Presbyterian Church of India. The school was inaugurated on March 8, 1962, by Shri B.C. Roy, the then Deputy Commissioner of Mizo District. Initially named Mizoram Presbyterian Synod High School, it underwent several name changes, becoming Mizo Synod High School in 1966, Synod High School in 1984, and finally Synod Higher Secondary School in 1996, coinciding with the introduction of higher secondary education in the state.
The school's motto, 'Pro Christi Et Ecclesia,' translates to 'For Christ and the Church,' reflecting its Christian ethos. The emblem, designed by Mr. Lalthlengliana, the former Headmaster, features a central cross symbolizing love, encircled by olive branches and the school's name, symbolizing peace and unity. The school began with a modest strength of 32 students and has grown significantly over the years, celebrating its Golden Jubilee in 2012 and Diamond Jubilee in 2022.
It is affiliated with the Mizoram Board of School Education (MBSE) and offers classes from 9th to 12th standard, with an average class size of 50 students. The medium of instruction is English, with Mizo also being used. The school operates under the management of the Synod Education Board and is recognized for its academic excellence and holistic development programs. The principal, Pu K.
Lallianzuala, oversees the school's operations, ensuring adherence to its mission and vision. The school's infrastructure includes a well-equipped library, separate laboratories for Physics, Chemistry, and Biology, a computer room with modern facilities, and a canteen serving nutritious meals. The campus also features a large assembly hall, a table tennis hall, and a volleyball ground. The school has been recognized for its contributions to computer education, receiving the National Award for Computer Literacy in 2005.
It also emphasizes co-curricular activities, organizing events like Sermon Classes, Crusades, and blood donation programs through its NSS Unit. The school is committed to providing quality education and fostering the overall development of its students, preparing them for future challenges and responsibilities.