For many Christian families in Lahore, the question is not which school their child should go to. The question is whether their child can go to school at all. Fees, uniforms, books and transport add up quickly, and for a family living on a daily wage, even a small monthly fee can be out of reach. Maranatha Christian High School exists to answer that question with a simple yes.
Who the school serves
MCHS serves children from underprivileged Christian families in and around Lahore. Many of the parents work long hours for low pay. Some families have more children than they can afford to send to a fee-paying school, and are forced to choose which child gets an education. At MCHS, no family has to make that choice.
The school welcomes children from Nursery through Grade 10. Today more than 500 students study here, taught by a team of over 30 teachers. Every child is welcomed regardless of their family’s financial situation.
What “tuition free” means at MCHS
At MCHS, education is 100% tuition free. Families do not pay school fees. This means a parent who could never afford a private school can still give their child a quality, Christian education.
Removing fees does more than save money. It gives families dignity. Parents who feared their children would have to leave school and start working now see them in the classroom, learning and growing. Children who might have missed out on school altogether are now reading, writing and preparing for board exams.
Why the school began
MCHS was opened in March 2021 by Rev. Dr. Naeem Nasir, on the campus of the Good Samaritan Church in Lahore. Growing up in Pakistan, he saw how often Christian children were held back, by poverty and by the way they were treated. In prayer, that pain became a calling: to open a school where no Christian child would be turned away because their family could not pay, and where every child would be treated with dignity.
The school is part of the wider work of Good Samaritan Ministries, which also gives out free Urdu Bibles, trains pastors and serves families in need across Pakistan. MCHS is where that ministry invests in the next generation. You can read more in our history.
A real school, with real standards
Tuition free does not mean second best. MCHS is recognised by the Punjab Board of Education and follows the Punjab Board curriculum. Students prepare for their board exams with trained, experienced teachers who care about every child’s progress.
The school started with very little. In the early days, teachers held winter classes on the rooftop to catch the sunlight, and the summer heat was hard to bear. But the school kept growing, because families saw what it offered their children. Today there are more classrooms, better facilities and a growing team of teachers.
A typical school day
Each day at MCHS brings together learning and faith:
- Lessons in the core subjects of the Punjab Board curriculum, from early reading and numbers in Nursery to exam subjects in Grade 9 and 10.
- Daily Bible classes, where children learn Scripture and grow in their understanding of God’s love.
- Prayer and worship, which are part of the rhythm of school life.
- Activities such as music and arts, and character and leadership training that help children grow in confidence.
The school’s motto, “Educating Spirit, Soul and Body”, describes this whole-child approach. We want every child to leave MCHS with a good education, strong character and a living faith.
A safe and caring place
For children from poorer homes, school can sometimes be a place where they feel looked down on. MCHS works hard to be the opposite. It is a campus where every child is valued and respected, where teachers know their students, and where children are taught to treat one another with kindness.
How families can apply
Admission at MCHS is simple:
- Visit the school to meet the team and see the classrooms.
- Bring the required documents: the child’s birth certificate, previous school records, a family photograph and CNIC copies.
- Enrolment is confirmed once the documents are reviewed, and the family receives details about the school calendar and the first day.
The school is at Haji Park #1, Asif Town, Ferozpur Road, Lahore. You can find full details on our admission page.
Made possible by people who care
A tuition-free school runs on faith, prayer and the generosity of people who share the vision. Every teacher’s salary, every book and every classroom is made possible because others have chosen to stand with these children.
If this story has touched your heart, please pray for our students, their families and our teachers. You can also share this article with your church and friends, and, if God leads you, partner with us so that more children can learn without paying fees.
“Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these.” (Matthew 19:14)
