Willem Lodewijk Gymnasium
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| Willem Lodewijk Gymnasium | |
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| Location | |
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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/ |
The Willem Lodewijk Gymnasium is a Christian gymnasium (secondary school) in Groningen, Netherlands. It is the smaller of two non-comprehensive gymnasiums in Groningen, the other being the Praedinius Gymnasium. As of 2015, the gymnasium had approximately 710 students[1] and 78 staff members.[2]
History
On March 11,1909, a group of parents decided to found a Christian gymnasium in Groningen. The school 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 ever repeating a class. The average mark for the final exams is 6.8 out of 10.[3]
Buildings
The gymnasium was originally located at 46 Oosterstraat, but was relocated to 11 Oosterstraat in the year 1923. The building in the Oosterstraat became too small as the number of students grew significantly, and in 1969 the school relocated to 220 Verzetstrijderslaan.