Didn’t this building start as a school in 1561? That makes the Friedrich-Ludwig-Jahn-Gymnasium one of the oldest schools in the German-speaking world. The Friedrich-Ludwig-Jahn-Gymnasium began as the Schola Senatoria. It was formed by merging three local schools. The school was first housed in a section of the “Grey Monastery”. This was the former Franciscan monastery of Greifswald.
During Lucas Tacke’s leadership the school grew. From 1582 to 1612 the number of students rose to 300. However the Thirty Years’ War caused a decline. The school’s student population decreased significantly in the 17th century.
A new school ordinance was established in 1726. Albrecht Joachim von Krakevitz negotiated it. The ordinance was based on August Hermann Francke’s ideas. Despite this the school continued to decline. By the late 18th century only 16 students remained. The building was in disrepair.
Heinrich Ehrenfried Warnekros implemented reforms in 1783. He transformed it into a “learned and German school”. The curriculum shifted. Mathematics German history and science became more important. Instruction in ancient languages was reduced. A new school building was constructed in 1799. It was built on the foundations of the old monastery church. Today the Pomeranian State Museum’s art gallery is located there. By 1800 the Friedrich-Ludwig-Jahn-Gymnasium had 101 students again.
Christian Wilhelm Ahlwardt introduced a new curriculum in 1816. This gave the Friedrich-Ludwig-Jahn-Gymnasium the character of a learned school. Around 1820 it became a humanistic gymnasium. In 1848 a practical studies department was added. The Friedrich-Ludwig-Jahn-Gymnasium moved to its current building on Wallstrasse in 1870. This was due to the growing number of students.
In 1913 the Friedrich-Ludwig-Jahn-Gymnasium transitioned from municipal to Prussian administration. By 1937 the school was named “Friedrich-Ludwig-Jahn-Schule”. Its humanistic focus was lost. Coeducation was introduced in 1948. In 1958 the Friedrich-Ludwig-Jahn-Gymnasium became an extended secondary school.
A student named Angela Marquardt became an informant for the Stasi in 1987. She provided information about her surroundings.
In 1991 the Friedrich-Ludwig-Jahn-Gymnasium was re-established. It started with the 5th grade. Today the Friedrich-Ludwig-Jahn-Gymnasium offers a wide range of subjects. These include Spanish and Swedish. It is one of four schools in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern with a humanistic profile. The Friedrich-Ludwig-Jahn-Gymnasium also offers bilingual instruction and iPad classes. Students can participate in choir and musical activities.
The Friedrich-Ludwig-Jahn-Gymnasium has a modern multimedia setup. It is centrally located with good transport links. A large circle of friends supports the school. The school emphasizes competence development. It promotes individual development within a pleasant social context. The Friedrich-Ludwig-Jahn-Gymnasium focuses on science technology modern languages music and ancient languages.
The Friedrich-Ludwig-Jahn-Gymnasium is also known for its successful students. It has a tradition as an educational institution in a renovated historic building.