Elbio Fernández School
School in Montevideo, Uruguay / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Escuela y Liceo Elbio Fernández (Spanish for 'Elbio Fernández School and Lyceum') is a co-educational private school in Montevideo, Uruguay. Founded in 1869 as the first secular and private school in Uruguay and the main inspirer of the Varelian Reform, it provides day education to boys and girls aged 2–18.[1]
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Type | Private co-educational secular day school |
Motto | Luz más luz (Light more light) |
Established | 1869; 155 years ago (1869) |
Color(s) | Blue and White |
Nickname | ELEF, El Elbio |
Website | www.elbiofernandez.edu.uy |
It serves preschool, primary school, and secondary school, the senior high school programs, including the Bachillerato Diversificado and bilingual education by the International Baccalaureate.[2] Since 2013, it also serves the degree in primary education teaching and a Licentiate in Education recognized by the Ministry of Education and Culture at the Elbio Fernández University Institute (IUEF).[3][4]
Elbio Fernández School has educated a wide range of notable alumni, including intellectuals, athletes, media people, businessmen, and politicians such as 3 presidents of Uruguay and a vice president.[5]