Altes Gymnasium Flensburg

School Profile Overview

The Altes Gymnasium Flensburg, founded in 1566 by King Frederick II of Denmark, is Flensburg's oldest school and a major academic landmark of the Danish-German border region. As an accredited MINT-EC school and designated Europaschule, it combines humanistic scholarship and cross-border Scandinavian multilingualism with first-rate scientific training.

Educational Profiles & Specializations

• Classical Humanist Tradition: Latin from Year 5, Ancient Greek (Graecum) from Year 8, philosophy, and classical history.
• Cross-Border Nordic & Danish Program: Extensive Danish language instruction (Dänisch als zweite/dritte Fremdsprache) and Scandinavian regional studies in close cooperation with institutions in Southern Denmark (Syddanmark).
• MINT-EC Science Profile: High-level natural science education in partnership with Europa-Universität Flensburg and Flensburg University of Applied Sciences.

Language Learning & International Programs

• Certificates: Latinum, Graecum, Danish language certificates, DELF, and Cambridge English.
• CertiLingua: Multilingual European excellence diploma.
• International Exchanges: Collaborative exchange programs with partner gymnasiums in Denmark (Sønderborg, Aabenraa), Great Britain, France, and Spain.

Extracurricular Activities, MINT & Enrichment

• Sailing and rowing on the Flensburg Fjord (Flensburger Förde).
• Symphony orchestra, big band, brass ensemble, and choir.
• Top ranking in Jugend forscht, Mathe-Olympiade, and robotics competitions.
• Active debate team (Jugend debattiert) and Model European Parliament.

Campus Facilities & Digital Infrastructure

• Landmark historic campus overlooking the Flensburg port, featuring heritage assembly hall, modern laboratory building, library, and sports hall.
• 1:1 tablet learning workflows, interactive digital displays, and high-speed Wi-Fi throughout.

Admission & Transition Process

Standard admission in Year 5 via the City of Flensburg school registration portal.