Altes Gymnasium Oldenburg (AGO)
📍 Theaterwall 11, 26122 Oldenburg • Innenstadt • 👥 ca. 980 Schüler
Offener Ganztag: Freiwillige Nachmittagsbetreuung & Mensa.
School Profile Overview
The Altes Gymnasium Oldenburg (AGO), founded in 1573 by Count Anton I of Oldenburg, is the oldest and most prestigious Gymnasium in the Oldenburger Land. Situated in the heart of Oldenburg on Theaterwall, it combines five centuries of humanist scholarly tradition with modern STEM innovation as an accredited MINT-EC school.
Educational Profiles & Specializations
- Humanist Tradition & Philosophy: Latin from Year 5, followed by Ancient Greek (Graecum) in Year 8, with deep engagement in European literature, philosophy, and classical antiquities.
- MINT-EC Science Profile: Accelerated mathematics, science lab practicals, computer science, and university research projects in partnership with Carl von Ossietzky University Oldenburg.
- Dutch Language Program: Specialized proximity language program offering Dutch (Niederländisch) from Year 8/11.
Language Learning & International Programs
- Language Portfolio: English, Latin, French, Ancient Greek, Spanish, and Dutch.
- Study Excursions: Classical expeditions to Rome and Greece; scientific field trips to the North Sea and Wadden Sea National Park.
- International Exchanges: Longstanding partnerships with schools in the Netherlands (Groningen), Great Britain, France, and Spain.
Extracurricular Activities, MINT & Enrichment
- Top awards in Jugend forscht, Bundeswettbewerb Fremdsprachen, and the Mathematical Olympiad.
- Large symphony orchestra, chamber music groups, big band, and concert choir.
- Oldenburg debating society (Jugend debattiert) and philosophy colloquium.
- Rowing on the Hunte river in cooperation with the Oldenburger Ruderverein.
Campus Facilities & Digital Infrastructure
- Landmark historic building featuring a restored Grand Hall (Aula), antique library, state-of-the-art science wing, and sports gymnasiums.
- Full high-speed Wi-Fi, interactive smart boards, and 1:1 tablet learning workflows.
Admission & Transition Process
Standard admission in Year 5 via the City of Oldenburg school registration system.