Ubbo-Emmius-Gymnasium

The Ubbo-Emmius-Gymnasium (UEG) is a Gymnasium (the most advanced type of High School of the German school system) in the town of Leer.

Related Topics:
Gymnasium - High School - Leer

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General Information

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The UEG was founded in 1584 as a High School for boys only and girls were not accepted before 1972. It was named after Ubbo Emmius, who was principal at the former Latin school from 1588 to 1596, today being the Ubbo-Emmius-Gymnasium.

Related Topics:
1584 - 1972 - Ubbo Emmius - Principal

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With about 1050 students, the school is one of the largest of the area and is known for its good quality and special support for their students in many educational branches, e.g.:

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• Foreign languages (e.g. general subjects taught in foreign languages are available)
• Music
• Maths
• Student exchange (especially to the US - Topeka/Kansas and to France - Evreux)
 
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