Terra Sancta, the Pride… Terra Sancta, the Legacy… Terra Sancta, Story of Generations!
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Terasanta Secondary School in Bethlehem is one of the region’s longstanding and leading educational institutions, combining a distinguished history dating back to 1598 with a renewed educational vision that responds to the needs of contemporary education. For more than four centuries, the school has remained committed to its mission of nurturing educated, engaged, and responsible generations. Through an innovative educational approach that actively involves students in the classroom and connects their learning to the world around them, the school fosters their knowledge, skills, and personal development, preparing them for a brighter future.

The St. Francis of Assisi Department aims to foster compassion, leadership, and a spirit of service among students. It encourages academic excellence grounded in values and a strong sense of responsibility toward the community.

We Learn… We Apply… We Build Our Future In the Vocational Department, students in Grades 11 and 12 (Vocational Tawjihi) are given a unique opportunity to combine academic education with practical training. This approach helps them discover their interests and abilities, develop their skills, and confidently prepare for their next educational and professional steps. The department offers a range of vocational specializations that open diverse pathways for learning and development, including: Hotel Managment Beauty & Cosmetics Industrial

The St. Anthony of Padua Department seeks to inspire curiosity, wisdom, and a love of learning in every child. It focuses on building strong foundations through creativity and discipline.

This department focuses on developing students’ critical thinking and sense of responsibility during their formative years. It encourages collaboration, diligence, and the discovery of diverse talents and abilities.

This department provides a caring and supportive learning environment for young children. It aims to instill core values while nurturing curiosity and a love of learning.

This department focuses on instilling moral values and fostering a spirit of cooperation among students. It also supports the development of knowledge and skills, preparing them for more advanced stages of education.
The Building
Terra Santa Bethlehem
Today owned by the Custody of the Holy Land, the school was built in 1926 by the Società San Paolo of Milan, an Italian religious congregation founded a few years earlier. It was designed by the famous Franciscan tertiary and architect Antonio Barluzzi, who decided to crown the building with a statue of the Virgin Mary, a replica of the one on the top of Milan Cathedral in Italy.

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International Languages Day Celebrated at School
Students came together to celebrate languages and cultures from around the world.

Spring Science Fair Inspires Student Innovation
Students showcased creative science projects during the school's annual Spring Science Fair, highlighting innovation, teamwork, and curiosity.

Italian Ambassador Visit
The Italian Ambassador visited the school today, warmly greeting students and staff while touring classrooms and learning about their achievements. The visit highlighted the importance of cultural exchange and strengthening educational ties between Italy and the local community.
The College’s Mother’s Day Greeting
As Saint Francis of Assisi taught us to love unconditionally, serve with joy, and spread peace wherever we are, we find in every mother a living example of these noble values. You are a source of mercy and a creator of hope in the hearts of your children. Wishing every mother and father a blessed and joyful Mother’s Day. Fr. George Haddad, OFM, and the Tersanta College Family – Bethlehem 21/03/2026

