Albert-Schweitzer-Schule is a traditional Grammar School, founded on a humanist tradition more than 130 years ago. Originally a boys’ Grammar School, Albert-Schweitzer-Schule became co-educational some 30 years ago, and now numbers of girls and boys are about the same; there are approximately 1100 students (including the Sixth Form), and well over 70 members of staff.

All the usual subjects are taught in the school. It is, however, unusual for a German school in that it offers English and French as the first foreign language, so that every year there are two or three first-year “English” classes and two “French” classes.

It is possible to participate in geography, history and social science courses mostly taught in French in higher forms with the aim of achieving “Abitur” (i.e. A-levels) examined in the French language, recognized as “baccalaureat” in France.

The teaching of foreign languages is supported by various successful exchange programs with French and Swiss as well as British partners.

In addition to the compulsory lessons in the field of social sciences the school offers study groups in politics and history. Philosophy can also be taken by older students.

The teaching of the natural sciences is complemented by the school’s co-operation with the local Astronomy Society, which has its own telescope near Kassel. Moreover courses in information technology have become an important part of the curriculum.

Regular music and occasional drama groups present their work in the auditorium.

Most sports are taught in school, e.g. football, handball, basketball, athletics, swimming, Nordic skiing. The main sport is, however, rowing – the school has its own fairly new boat house.

It has been a tradition to raise funds for indegenious Indians in Latin America over the past 28 years. The morning of the first Saturday in December sees the present as well as the former students, parents and teachers all over the premises.

The town of Kassel offers almost every imaginable facility, hobby or pastime; Documenta, one of the world’s most renowned modern art exhibitions, takes place here every five years.

Thus the summer of 2002 will add some cosmopolitan flair to the town.

If you like more information about our school and / or the town of Kassel, do not hesitate to contact us. If you are a radio ham: the amateur radio station of the school reads DK 0 ASS.