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Adolf-Reichwein-Gymnasium Adolf-Reichwein-Gymnasium | |
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School type | Gymnasium |
Founded | 1966 |
Grades | 5 to 13, currently no year 13 |
Gender | Co-Educational |
Enrolment | 1150 |
Language | German |
Website | http://arg-heusenstamm.de |
The Adolf-Reichwein-Gymnasium, or ARG, is a coeducational gymnasium in Heusenstamm, Germany, established in 1966. [1] It has about 1400 pupils from ages 10 to 19.[ as of? ]
The Adolf-Reichwein-Gymnasium opened on the 1st December 1966 at the beginning of a shortened school year, which changed its start date from Easter to the Summer. [1]
In 1970, the school building was completed, so that provisional accommodation was no longer used. [1]
In 1973, the school began student exchanges with the Judd School, later also with Tonbridge Grammar School. [2]
Five languages are taught at ARG. German is a compulsory native language, whilst English, French, Spanish and Latin as foreign languages. [3] Students must take English, and one other foreign language.
Students may choose between Catholic and Protestant religious education. Worship takes place at the nearby Maria Himmelskron church after each holiday. [ citation needed ]
The school also offers:
The school offers a variety of clubs and societies, including musical bands and orchestras. [ citation needed ]
The ARG-Campus has a gym and four teaching buildings. [4]
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