“Can you imagine this place filled with only girls?” whispered a student to his friend. The Lycée Général et Technologique Albert Calmette stands before us, a testament to the changing times and the pursuit of knowledge. The Lycée Général et Technologique Albert Calmette opened its doors in 1887. It was originally called the Cours Secondaire de Jeunes Filles. It was a school exclusively for girls! Can you imagine that? This groundbreaking institution was the first public school in Nice dedicated to educating young women. The school’s name changed to Lycée Général et Technologique Albert Calmette in 1962 to honor the famous Nice-born scientist Albert Calmette. He’s known for his work on anti-tuberculosis vaccination and especially the BCG vaccine. Today, the Lycée Général et Technologique Albert Calmette is a thriving co-educational institution. It welcomes around 1400 students every year. The school maintains its tradition of excellence and inclusivity. It fosters a welcoming atmosphere where students are encouraged to excel.
Lycée général et technologique Albert Calmette
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