St Joseph College, Aalst

St Joseph College is a protected school complex in Aalst with a baroque church building and modern educational facilities. The site blends historical architecture from different periods with spaces designed for contemporary learning.

The Jesuits founded this school in 1622 at Pontstraat to provide education in the region. It remained a center for secondary learning and religious formation for more than 400 years.

The college has served as an important educational hub in the city for centuries, shaping how generations of students experienced learning. The Jesuit presence gave the school its distinctive character and moral focus.

The school complex sits centrally in Aalst on Pontstraat with good public transportation nearby. The main entrance provides straightforward access and the buildings are easy to navigate on foot.

The baroque church facade dates to the 18th century and received protected status in 1997. This architectural choice reflects the skill and artistic vision that shaped the building centuries ago.

Location: Aalst

Inception: 1622

Website: http://sjcaalst.be

GPS coordinates: 50.93720,4.04131

Latest update: December 12, 2025 09:08