Felix-Klein-Gymnasium Göttingen (FKG)
📍 Böttingerstraße 17, 37083 Göttingen • Südstadt • 👥 ca. 1350 Schüler
Gebundener Ganztag: Unterricht & betreute Lernzeiten bis Nachmittag.
School Profile Overview
The Felix-Klein-Gymnasium (FKG) in the university city of Göttingen is named in honor of the great mathematician Felix Klein. Combining direct academic ties with the Georg-August-Universität Göttingen and the Max Planck Institutes, it is an accredited IB World School, MINT-EC school of excellence, and Europaschule.
Educational Profiles & Specializations
- International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma: Full dual qualification enabling students to earn the International Baccalaureate concurrently with the German Abitur.
- Bilingual English Stream: Comprehensive bilingual education from Year 5 across geography, history, biology, and chemistry.
- Felix-Klein STEM Center: Advanced scientific research practicums, university junior studies (Frühstudium), and quantum physics / nanotechnology workshops.
Language Learning & International Programs
- First Foreign Language: English from Year 5.
- Second Foreign Language: French, Latin, or Spanish from Year 6.
- Third Foreign Language / Electives: Spanish or Mandarin Chinese in Year 8/11.
- International Exchanges: Partner school networks in Great Britain, France, Spain, the United States, and China.
Extracurricular Activities, MINT & Enrichment
- Top awards at Jugend forscht, Bundeswettbewerb Mathematik, and international physics olympiads.
- Outstanding music and performing arts: FKG Big Band, Symphonic Youth Orchestra, Concert Choir, and English Theatre Group.
- Model United Nations (MUN) delegation and active student philosophy salon.
- Rowing on the Kiessee in cooperation with the Göttinger Ruderverein.
Campus Facilities & Digital Infrastructure
- Extensive modern campus featuring university-grade science research labs, international media library, dual sports halls, and cafeteria.
- 1:1 iPad technology program across all secondary levels with interactive digital touchscreens throughout.
Admission & Transition Process
Standard admission in Year 5 via the City of Göttingen school registration system, with information sessions for the IB and bilingual pathways.