Adams College

Adams College
Adams College before the 1947 fire
Location
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South Africa
Information
MottoArise and Shine
Religious affiliation(s)Christian/Congregational
Founded1853
FounderRev. David Rood
ChairMrs Mkhungo
PrincipalMr Zulu
Websitewww.adamscollege.co.za

Adams College is a historic Christian mission school in South Africa, associated with the United Congregational Church of Southern Africa (UCCSA). It was founded in 1853 at Amanzimtoti a settlement just over 20 miles (32 km) south of Durban by an American missionary. The settlement there is known as Adams Mission. The college's alumni include Presidents of Botswana and Uganda, several ministers and leaders of the African National Congress. It is recognised as a historic school. It has been called Adams School, Amanzimtoti Institute and the Amanzimtoti Zulu Training School.