Detailed introduction of Lycée de Garçons de Luxembourg:

Introduction

Located in Luxembourg City in the south of Luxembourg, Lycée de Garçons de Luxembourg is a historic and influential high school, considered one of the top secondary schools in Luxembourg.

Overview

Student size: 1,025 students.

Teaching staff: 109 teaching staff.

History

The origins of the school can be traced back to the first half of the 19th century, when Luxembourg had an urgent need to train professionals such as engineers and accountants with the birth of industrial and financial institutions.

The Higher and Secondary Education Act of July 23, 1848 created an industrial school for young people in the fields of art, industry and commerce within the Athénée School of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg, while the gymnasium continued to provide a humanistic education based on the study of ancient languages ​​until the law of March 28, 1892 separated the industrial school from the gymnasium and placed it under special management, which is the Lycée de Garçons de Luxembourg. The birth of the predecessor of "Ecole Commerciale et Industrielle".

In September 1908, the school moved to the red brick building designed by architect Gustave Celta on Auguste Laurent Square, which is the current site of the school.

In 1940, the Nazi occupiers began to demolish the school and replaced it with a "gymnasium" high school. It was not until 1945 that the school was renamed "Lycée de Garçons de Luxembourg" and resumed traditional teaching. The diplomas it issued can lead to universities around the world.

On May 10, 1968, the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg implemented coeducation. Although the school is no longer a boys-only school, it still retains its original name.

Founded in 1892.

School Strength

Course Setting: All traditional secondary school courses from grade 7 to grade 1 are provided, and there are also special classes such as music and supplementary courses for students with difficulties in learning German. All students in grades 7 and 6 take introductory courses on new technologies, and students in grade 7 receive special tutoring to help them transition from basic teaching to secondary school teaching.

Teaching achievements: Many outstanding talents have been trained, such as Jules Hoffman, the Nobel Prize winner in Biology in 2000, and actress Vicky Krieps, etc. Its teaching quality is widely recognized in Luxembourg, laying a solid foundation for students to enter higher education institutions or enter the society.

Nature of the institution

Public secondary school.

Educational philosophy

Focus on cultivating students' comprehensive literacy and all-round development. While imparting knowledge, it emphasizes the cultivation of students' independent learning and critical thinking ability, and encourages students to actively participate in classroom discussions and practical activities to better adapt to the needs of social development.

Key laboratories and disciplines

Key disciplines: The school's scientific disciplines are relatively prominent. During its development history, the scientific department has continued to grow and develop, and has enriched its subject resources by taking advantage of the opportunity to establish and equip laboratories at that time. Today, some ancient scientific instrument collections have become one of the characteristics of the school.

Key laboratories and research centers: No clear key laboratories were found in the school, but judging from its emphasis on scientific disciplines and the accumulation of relevant resources, the school's scientific laboratories and other teaching facilities provide a good platform for students' scientific practice and exploration.

Department

The department is not clearly divided, mainly covering junior high school and high school education, providing grades 7 to 1 Various courses for grades.

Expenses

No clear fee information was found for this school, but as a public school, its tuition is relatively affordable, and you may only need to pay a small amount of tuition and miscellaneous fees.

Campus

Location and environment: Located in the Limpertsberg district in the northwest of Luxembourg City, the geographical coordinates are 49°37′11″N, 6°07′17″E. The surrounding cultural atmosphere is strong and the transportation is convenient, providing students with a good learning and living environment.

Facilities: The campus is well-equipped with teaching buildings, libraries, laboratories and other complete teaching facilities. It is also equipped with barrier-free passages, network facilities, elevators, etc. to meet the daily learning and living needs of students.