Short presentation of Gymnasium Burgkunstadt

Initial Dates

1973-74: Time of construction of our Pro-Grammar-school of 6 levels providing equivalents to GCSE examinations.

September 1974: Start with 4 forms: classes 5 to 8; 15 teachers and ca 300 pupils;
School education with emphasis on Mathematics and Science.
First final class 1977

Developments

1990: Expansion of the school and development of the sixth form to school education of 9 years
1993: First A-level examinations of 20 students
1996: Additional branch of study: emphasis on foreign languages (English, Latin, French)
1999: 25th anniversary
2003: Introduction of G8 in Bavaria, reduction of the grammar school education from 9 to 8 years.
2004: Intensification of the multimedia concept
2006: Introduction of Spanish as 3rd foreign language
2007: Under construction: new science premises, installation of light and sound technique in the assembly hall, school cafeteria
2006-2008: Participation in the Comenius Project

Outlook:
2011 last age-group of G9 and first age-group of G8 pass A-levels in the same year

Miscellaneous

Student exchange with Prague
Study trip to Wales
Skiing course
“Get to know each other days” for grades 5
Study trips of grades 13

Current situation

Branches of study:
G9: emphasis on Mathematics and Science/emphasis on foreign languages
G8: emphasis on Science and Technology/emphasis on foreign languages

Compulsory subjects:
Religious Education, German, English, Latin, French, Spanish, Maths, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Nature & Technology, History, Geography, Art, Music, Physical Education, Economy & Law, Social Studies

Extracurricular activities:
Various drama groups, Choir, Orchestra, Big Band, Digital Photography, Badminton, Dance, Aerobics, First Aid, Spanish, Italian, Mediation, etc.


Teachers: ca 65
Pupils: ca 850

Under construction:
Link to virtual visit