MOUNT ASSISI SCHOOL, POREYAHAT, is an English Medium Co-educational School, conducted by the Franciscan Fathers and Brothers, who are members of the Third Order Regular (T.O.R.) of St. Francis of Assisi, after whom the school is named. It is governed by the Franciscan Society which is a Religious and Charitable Organization registered under the Societies Registration Act. 1860.

The T.O.R. Franciscans run several School in India and abroad in which young people belonging to every creed, social class. community & linguistic group are educated through the medium of English and the regional languages. These institutions are part of Catholic Church's effort to share in the country's educational understanding. This effort, while particularly responsible to the Christian community, has always been at the service of the whole nation. Thus, in these institutions, recognised as Christian minority institutions, the primary purpose is to educate Christian children, however, non-Christian children also may be admitted. The religious beliefs of all students are treated with respect.

Established on 12 January 2006. It is staffed by dedicated. competent and highly qualified Fathers, Sisters, and Teachers who create and foster the ethos for the all-round growth and progress of the students.

The ambience inside the campus is serene and salubrious which facilitates a proper environment for education and a fruitful training of life.

The institution has a holistic approach to education where by the scholastic performance of the pupil is reinforced by the Human, Christian and Franciscan ideals of universal brotherhood, love, peace, joy and kindness in which the school explicitly believes. Exemplary discipline, outstanding academic performance and excellence in co-curricular & extra curricular activities are hall-marks of every Mount Assisi student.