La Martiniere for Boys was established in 1836 by Frenchman, Major General Claude Martin. It is one of the best Boys' Schools in the country with more than 3,500 students from Lower Nursery to Class XII, affiliated to the Council for the Indian School Examinations, New Delhi.
La Martiniere Schools (Girls and Boys) have evolved in its journey striving always to fulfill the vision of its Founder, in providing value-based holistic education to the youth, to make them responsible and worthy citizens of our nation.
At the heart of this vision of our Founder lies compassion and the spirit to give. From its inception, La Martiniere has provided education to the Foundationers (sponsored) including their stay in the hostel. One such student, Sir Catchick Paul Chater, who received his education under the provisions of this trust fund,
became the Founder of modern Hong Kong. Having imbibed the true Martinian spirit, he became a generous benefactor of the schools helping La Martiniere to consolidate and validate its philosophy. Spread over acres in the heart of Kolkata,La Martiniere for Boys offers all the amenities for 21st century learning. Education here is not limited to books, the school has always encouraged community service, creative pursuits through numerous co-curricular activities, sports and games. The pupils graduate to contribute in the larger arenas of the world doing their Alma Mater proud.
La Martiniere stands for imparting academic excellence as well as ensuring holistic development so that each and every boy passing through its portal faces the outside world with integrity and sound character.