Gymnasium Andreanum Hildesheim
📍 Hagentorwall 17, 31134 Hildesheim • Mitte • 👥 ca. 920 Schüler
Offener Ganztag: Freiwillige Nachmittagsbetreuung & Mensa.
School Profile Overview
The Gymnasium Andreanum in Hildesheim, founded in 1225, is one of the oldest schools in Germany. Operating under the sponsorship of the Evangelical-Lutheran Church of Hanover (Ev.-luth. Landeskirche Hannovers), it combines an eight-century humanistic and musical legacy with an open, values-based Christian pedagogy.
Educational Profiles & Specializations
- Altsprachliches Profil (Classical Languages): Latin beginning in Year 5, Ancient Greek (Graecum) from Year 8, and optional Biblical Hebrew (Hebraicum).
- Musical Focus (Musikprofil): Renowned choral and instrumental education, music theory, and regular participation in sacred and secular concerts.
- Holistic Values & Social Responsibility: Mandatory social and diaconal internships (Diakonisches Praktikum), environmental projects, and interfaith dialogue.
Language Learning & International Programs
- Certificates: Latinum, Graecum, Hebraicum, DELF, and Cambridge English certificates.
- Classical Study Trips: Research and cultural journeys to Rome, Greece, and historic Reformation sites.
- International Exchanges: Partnerships and exchange programs with schools in Great Britain, France, Spain, and Tanzania.
Extracurricular Activities, MINT & Enrichment
- Acclaimed Andreanum Choir, Chamber Orchestra, Big Band, and Brass Ensemble (Blechbläserensemble).
- Science clubs (Schüler experimentieren), beekeeping group (Schulimkerei), and solar energy working group.
- Active drama company, philosophical debate society, and student mediation team.
- Rowing in cooperation with the Hildesheimer Ruder-Club.
Campus Facilities & Digital Infrastructure
- Atmospheric campus on the historic ramparts (Hagentorwall), featuring an organ-equipped assembly hall, modern science wing, music pavilions, and parkland.
- Fiber-optic wireless network, interactive smart displays, and mobile tablet learning support.
Admission & Transition Process
Admission is open to students of all faiths and backgrounds based on application and personal transition interviews in Year 5.