La Martiniere Girls’ College, Lucknow, was established in 1869 in Moti Mahal premises with few students. Today, it has 2700 students (110 boarders) and 247 staff. Since 2015, the college has consistently been rated in the top 10 girls’ boarding schools of India. It has always ranked as one of the leading schools of India, and academically.
The college was established by Major General Claude Martin (5th January, 1735 – 13th September, 1800), an officer in the French army, and the British army in India. He used a vast portion of his estate for the schools at Kolkata, Lucknow and Lyon (France), the city of his birth. The schools celebrate Founder’s Day on 13th September, the anniversary of Claude Martin’s death.
Office hours are 10:00 am to 1:00 pm & 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm from Monday to Saturday. Closed on Sunday and Public Holidays.
La Martiniere Girls' College, Lucknow is affiliated to ICSE and ISC board.