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 | |
Groningen | |
| Information | |
| Type | Gymnasium |
| Denomination | Christian |
| Founded | 1909 |
| Rector | Mrs. E. van der Velden |
| Staff | 78 |
| Number of students | 710 (2014/15) |
| Website | http://www.wlg.nl/ |
History
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
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
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.