However, some important early examples and individuals frequently cited include:
* In England: While various dame schools existed (small, private schools run by women often from their homes), establishing a more formalized and structured school is difficult to pinpoint. The early Quaker movement championed girls' education, and schools associated with them were significant in providing education to girls, though usually not in a completely separate school environment for girls only.
* Across the world: Many cultures had forms of education for girls within the home or in specific religious or community contexts long before formal schools for girls were established. Pinpointing the very first is extremely difficult due to a lack of consistent record-keeping.
Therefore, there's no single "first" founder that can be universally agreed upon. The development of schools specifically for girls was a long and complex process with numerous contributors and varied regional developments.