Landesschule Pforta

Landesschule Pforta

Former Catholic monastery, which became in the 16th century school, Pforta in the 20th century became one of the most well-known and respected educational institutions in Germany and remains so in the 21st century

History

The school was founded by Duke Maurice of Saxony on the site of the former Cistercian Abbey of the Fort that existed from the 11th century. In the mid-16th century, the era of the reformation, the Cistercian, being Catholic order, which became largely Protestant Germany experienced a serious blow, and many monasteries were closed. It happened with the Abbey of the Fort.

Built on the site of the convent school from the first days of work was focused on preparation for entering universities. Its first rector was the poet Johann Gigas. To the early 17th century the school flourished, but the beginning of the Thirty years ' war soon got used to the fact that the number of students and teachers has decreased dramatically. After the Napoleonic wars the school was in Prussia, and then became part of the German Empire and in the 20th century have earned the status of one of the most famous schools in Germany.

Until 1949 the school was a training school exclusively for boys. The program is consistent with the classical German gymnasium and led to obtain a high school diploma (Abitur) with which it is possible to enroll in German universities. Today Pforta school collaborative learning among students more girls than boys, but the gymnasium at Pforta continue to learn the program of the gymnasium (though with more emphasis on modern languages) and prepare for entry to top universities.

Funded educational institution of the land Saxony-Anhalt and private Foundation Sulphite.

Notable alumni: philosopher Friedrich Nietzsche, the German Chancellor Theobald von Bethmann-Hollweg, the German poet Friedrich Gatley Klopstock, the philosopher Johann Gottlieb Fichte, mathematician and astronomer August Ferdinand Mobius, the historian Leopold von Ranke, the philologist-classicist Ulrich von Wilamowitz-Moellendorf.

Features

Landesschule Pforta

Pforta is a boarding school, and the ability to simply attend classes here, despite the fact that among students there are a lot of Germans. The fact that the school believe that living on campus creates a special community and helps in the learning process. Teachers also live on campus.

In Pforta believe that, in addition to studying the core subjects, the school should teach self-sufficiency. For example, almost all extra-curricular activities organised by the students, and the school only provides the resources. The study of foreign languages, natural Sciences, sports, music or fine art - it is the responsibility of all students.

At the entrance to the school LandesschuleИзвестна school and its medieval architecture, it inherited from the ancient Cistercian Abbey. 

Language of instruction: German

The curriculum of German gymnasium (stresie school, 9 through 12). In accordance with the German program, students can choose one of three specializations - languages, music or natural Sciences.

Subjects: German language and literature, Latin, ancient Greek, English, French, Spanish, Russian, mathematics, physics, chemistry, biology, geography, history, music.

Age of students: 14-18 years

Admission requirements

Landesschule Pforta

Pforta is a school for gifted children, therefore, to be accepted, you need to show the admissions Committee your abilities and talents.

Important lessons in school evaluation, social activity, motivation, victories in contests and competitions and successful passing of entrance examinations.

Cost of training:

 The Pforta school is a public, but for staying in the hostel need to pay. Thanks to the financial support of Saxony-Anhalt in which the school is located, the price is only 350 euros per month, which is several times cheaper than in private schools in Switzerland and the UK. Of course, there is no promise of a room with a Jacuzzi, horseback riding and trips to prestigious ski resorts, but the level of education is very high.