Willem Lodewijk Gymnasium Explained

Willem Lodewijk Gymnasium
City:Groningen
Type:Gymnasium
Denomination:Christian
Founded:1909
Rector:Mrs. E. van der Velden
Staff:78
Website:http://www.wlg.nl/
Students:710 (2014/15)

The Willem Lodewijk Gymnasium is a Christian gymnasium (secondary school) in Groningen, Netherlands. It is the smaller of two non-comprehensive gymnasiums in Groningen, along with Praedinius Gymnasium. As of 2015, the gymnasium had approximately 710 students[1] and 78 staff members.[2]

History

On March 11,1909, a group of parents founded the school. It was named the Willem Lodewijk Gymnasium after Count William Louis of Nassau-Dillenburg.

Academic results

An average of 71% of all students pass the Dutch final exams without repeating a class. The average mark for the final exams is 6.8 out of 10.[2]

Facilities

The gymnasium was originally located at 46 Oosterstraat. In 1923, it was relocated to 11 Oosterstraat as enrollment increased. In 1969, the school relocated to 220 Verzetstrijderslaan.

References

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Introductie schoolkeuze. axel.
  2. Web site: Willem Lodewijk Gymnasium.