About La Martiniere For Boys
La Martiniere For Boys is a school located in Elgin, Kolkata. It is affiliated to the ICSE board. The school was established in 1836. Annual tuition ranges from ₹206,500 to ₹258,000 depending on grade. Explore fees, admission process, facilities and parent reviews on this page.
Quick facts
- Which board is La Martiniere For Boys affiliated to?
- La Martiniere For Boys is affiliated to ICSE and is a day school in Elgin, Kolkata.
- What are the annual fees at La Martiniere For Boys?
- Annual tuition at La Martiniere For Boys ranges from ₹2.06 L – ₹2.58 L/year depending on grade. Admission charges, security deposit, uniform and transport are billed separately.
- Where is La Martiniere For Boys located?
- La Martiniere For Boys is located at 11, Sir UN Brahmachari Saran, Elgin, Kolkata – 700020, Kolkata.
- When was La Martiniere For Boys established?
- La Martiniere For Boys was established in 1836 and has been operating in Kolkata for 190 years.
- Is La Martiniere For Boys co-ed or single-gender?
- La Martiniere For Boys is a boys-only school.
- Is La Martiniere For Boys accepting admissions?
- La Martiniere For Boys is open to enquiries for April to March. Use the Apply or Enquire button on this page to start an enquiry.
- How can I contact La Martiniere For Boys?
- You can reach La Martiniere For Boys on 3340406612 or by email at principal@lamartiniereforboys.co. Address: 11, Sir UN Brahmachari Saran, Elgin, Kolkata, 700020.
La Martiniere (informally known as LMC) is an elite, independent private day school located in Kolkata (Calcutta), West Bengal. It comprises two single-gender boys and girls schools. It was established in 1836 in accordance with the will of the French soldier of fortune and philanthropist, Major General Claude Martin. They are Christian schools, controlled by the Anglican Church of North India and independent from the government, with English as the primary language of instruction.[1][2]La Martiniere Calcutta is often ranked among the best day schools in the country,[3] and has produced a distinguished list of alumni in all walks of Indian and British society. It has an annual meet with La Martiniere Lucknow hosted in September, as well as occasional meets with its sister school La Martiniere Lyon in France.
About the school
Operating out of Elgin, Kolkata, La Martiniere For Boys is a established boys-only day school catering to parents shortlisting schools looking for a ICSE school in Kolkata. The school has been running since 1836, giving it 190 years of continuous operation in Kolkata. La Martiniere For Boys is affiliated to ICSE and covers up to the senior secondary stage.
Campus and facilities
On the operations front, the campus at La Martiniere For Boys lists 12 facilities — including Medical Room, Transportation, Wifi, Smart Classes, Art and Craft and Dance, plus 6 more. Between them, these spaces support classroom teaching, structured sport and the school's co-curricular calendar.
Parent fit
Families comparing La Martiniere For Boys against other ICSE schools in Kolkata usually weigh three things: how the school handles the transition between primary and senior school, the strength of the co-curricular calendar, and how transparent the admissions team is during the enquiry. If you're choosing between IB and ICSE for the long-term exit, factor in the colleges your child is most likely to apply to — that decision often settles the board question more cleanly than a side-by-side feature comparison. Use the Compare tool on the platform to stack La Martiniere For Boys against one or two finalists on board, fees, facilities and parent ratings before booking the campus visit round.
Curriculum at La Martiniere For Boys
La Martiniere For Boys is affiliated to ICSE, with English as the primary medium of instruction. Additional languages taught include English and Hindi. The ICSE curriculum emphasises English-language depth and detailed internal assessments alongside board examinations. Academic sessions run April to March, with continuous assessment supplementing term examinations.
Fees and what they cover
Annual tuition at La Martiniere For Boys falls in the ₹2.06 L – ₹2.58 L/year range, with the exact figure depending on the grade. One-time admission charges, security deposit (often refundable), uniform, books and transport are billed separately. Parents shortlisting schools should review the grade-wise fee breakdown on the Fees tab before applying — the fee structure is revised each academic session.
Learning depth
Day-to-day, La Martiniere For Boys's learning environment combines classroom teaching with hands-on time in smart classrooms, library and audio-visual room where the campus supports it. Continuous assessment is layered on top of the term examinations, with project work and lab assignments contributing to the final grade in most subjects.
Location and neighbourhood
La Martiniere For Boys is located at 11, Sir UN Brahmachari Saran, Elgin, Kolkata – 700020. Elgin is a established residential pocket of Kolkata, with established neighbourhood infrastructure around the school. Parents shortlisting schools comparing La Martiniere For Boys usually weigh it against other ICSE schools in Kolkata on commute, fees and facilities.
Learning environment
Beyond the classroom, the 12:1 student-teacher ratio means classrooms at La Martiniere For Boys are sized for individual attention. Overall, La Martiniere For Boys suits parents seeking a boys-only environment. Read the FAQs below for quick answers to common parent questions, and use the Admissions tab for the step-by-step application process.
With roots going back to 1836, La Martiniere For Boys has had time to build an alumni network and the kind of teaching-staff continuity newer campuses are still developing.
Set in Elgin, Kolkata, the school is reachable by school transport, private cabs and — where the city supports it — local public transit.
The ICSE curriculum weights internal assessment heavily — laboratory work, English-language assignments and project files contribute meaningfully to the final board grade.
Key facts
- Board
- ICSE
- City
- Kolkata
- Area
- Elgin
- Type
- Private
- Format
- Day School
- Gender
- Boys
- Level
- Senior Secondary
- Medium of instruction
- English
- Languages taught
- English, Hindi
- Established
- Annual tuition fees
- ₹2.06 L – ₹2.58 L/year
- Student : teacher ratio
- 12:1
- School timings
- 09:00 AM TO 04:00 PM
- Academic session
- April to March
- Key facilities
- Medical Room, Transportation, Wifi, Smart Classes, Art and Craft, Dance
Updated 17 June 2026 Verified school data
Admissions 2026-27 at La Martiniere For Boys
Admissions for the 2026-27 session at La Martiniere For Boys typically open between November and February. Status is currently enquiring. Use the Enquire button on this page to start a formal enquiry.
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Fees at La Martiniere For Boys
Annual tuition fees at La Martiniere For Boys range from ₹2.06 L – ₹2.58 L/year, depending on grade. One-time admission fees, security deposit (often refundable), uniform and transport are charged separately. We update fees from official school sources at least once per academic session.
See grade-wise fee breakdownCurriculum & boards
La Martiniere For Boys is affiliated to ICSE. Medium of instruction is English, with additional languages taught: English, Hindi. Levels covered range up to senior secondary.
Facilities at La Martiniere For Boys
- Medical Room
- Transportation
- Wifi
- Smart Classes
- Art and Craft
- Dance
- Drama
- Picnics and excursion
Parent reviews
La Martiniere For Boys has an overall rating of 5.0 / 5 from 1 parent reviews on AdmissionSchool. Reviews are verified before publishing.
Read all reviewsLocation & connectivity
La Martiniere For Boys is located at 11, Sir UN Brahmachari Saran, Elgin, Kolkata – 700020. Use the Address tab for a full map and directions.
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