Willem Lodewijk Gymnasium

The Willem Lodewijk Gymnasium is a Christian gymnasium (secondary school) in Groningen, Netherlands. It is the smaller of two non-comprehensive gymnasiums in Groningen, along with Praedinius Gymnasium. As of 2015, the gymnasium had approximately 710 students[1] and 78 staff members.[2]

Willem Lodewijk Gymnasium
Location
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Groningen
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TypeGymnasium
DenominationChristian
Founded1909
RectorMrs. E. van der Velden
Staff78
Number of students710 (2014/15)
Websitehttp://www.wlg.nl/

History

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On March 11,1909, a group of parents founded the school. It was named the Willem Lodewijk Gymnasium after Count William Louis of Nassau-Dillenburg.

Academic results

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An average of 71% of all students pass the Dutch final exams without repeating a class. The average mark for the final exams is 6.8 out of 10.[2]

Facilities

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The gymnasium was originally located at 46 Oosterstraat. In 1923, it was relocated to 11 Oosterstraat as enrollment increased. In 1969, the school relocated to 220 Verzetstrijderslaan.

References

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  1. ^ axel. "Introductie schoolkeuze".
  2. ^ a b "Willem Lodewijk Gymnasium".

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