Lycée Joss

Joss High School in Douala is one of the oldest secondary educational institutions in Cameroon. It spans over 4.25 ha in the administrative district of Plateau Joss, south of Bonanjo in the commune of Douala I.

History
Established in 1951 as the Classical and Modern College of Douala, it became Joss High School in 1954. It relocated to its current site, the former Jean Michel football stadium, in 1957. It takes its name from the village and district of Joss, which extended over parts of Bonanjo and Bonandoubé as far back as the 18th century. Until 1972, the students and teachers of the school were predominantly European. Following the French educational system, it was linked to the Académie de Bordeaux in France, particularly for the correction of baccalaureate papers.

Activities
As of 2013, it had 1650 students in the first cycle and 1350 students in the second cycle, with 7 divisions from sixth to twelfth grade and 42 classrooms. It offers training in information technology (IT).

Leadership
It was led by a European principal from 1951 to 1972. The first Cameroonian director was Flavien Bihina Bandolo, appointed in 1972.

Notable alumni

 * Carole Épée, biologist
 * Cédric Noufélé, Cameroonian journalist
 * Michèle Ndoki, politician
 * Aimé Patrice Ngom Priso, traditional chief
 * Philippe Simo, entrepreneur
 * Marlyse Rose Tongo Douala Bell, politician
 * Plateau Joss, historic neighborhood in Douala