Liceo Javiera Carrera
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Liceo Javiera Carrera or Liceo N°1 de Niñas de Santiago is a high school for girls in Santiago, Chile.
Started as the “Instituto de Señoritas de Santiago” in 1894, the lyceum worked with three courses of study: two of preparatory and one of first year of humanities. Initially, it was not intended to prepare women for further study.
In 1913, Juana Gremler (its first headmaster) established a first studies plan, similar to the curriculum of the men's lyceums. Her changes allowed students to prepare themselves for university education. Among the courses offered were courses in history, language, maths, physical education, religion, domestic economy and hygiene.
After the death of Gremler, assumed the headmaster's position.[1] Dinator, in consultation with the government, changed the lyceum's name to "Liceo Javiera Carrera". She also introduced new subjects, including art and economy. Additionally, French language was made compulsory (English and German remained optional).
It remains one of the most prestigious girls-only schools in Santiago, Chile, a reputation solidified by its many notable alumni.
Notable alumni[]
- Michelle Bachelet Jeria, former president of Chile[2]
- Soledad Alvear, ex-Senator
- Isabella Torrini, opera singer
- Fernanda Almerch, ex-Senator
- Helen Schadmitt, ex-deputy
- , ex-Senator
- , ex-Minister of Education
- Javiera Bizancio, ex-deputy
- Delfina Guzman, actress
- Mercedes Valdivieso, writer
- Ana Ugalde Arias, ex-deputy
- Isabel Allende, writer
- Gloria Ramos, lawyer
References[]
- ^ Henry, Robert Austin. "Intelectuales y Educación Superior en Chile: de la Independencia a la Democracia Transicional, 1810-2001" (PDF). Rebelion. CSOC. Retrieved 14 May 2015.
- ^ Filippi, Emilio (2006). La clase política chilena. Pehuén Editores. p. 51. ISBN 978-956-16-0411-7.
External links[]
- Educational institutions established in 1894
- Secondary schools in Chile
- 1894 establishments in Chile