Goethe-Gymnasium

Established in 1889 the Goethe-Gymnasium Kassel has a rich history. It began as the Neue Realschule zu Cassel. This school started with 171 students and eleven teachers. Its first location was the building of the Royal Trade and Commercial School. The school later moved to Hedwigstrasse 1. Then in 1906 it became Oberrealschule II. This led to the nickname “im Eimer” which means “in the bucket” in the Kassel dialect. The new building on Ysenburgstrasse 41 was completed in 1913. It was designed by city architect Heinrich Arnold. This site was previously home to the well-known inn “Zum Lindenhof”. The school thrived despite challenges. World War I interrupted regular Abitur exams. Many students and teachers left as war volunteers. The Weimar Republic saw the formation of a parent council. A student and teacher committee were also formed. The school also underwent name changes. It became the Hermann-Goring-Schule in 1938. World War II heavily damaged the school building in 1943. Classes were moved to Battenberg and Gudensberg. After the war the school reopened in 1946. Its new name was Realgymnasium Wesertor for Boys Kassel. It embraced co-education in 1962. The name was officially changed to Goethe-Gymnasium Kassel in 2003. Today the Goethe-Gymnasium Kassel continues to educate students. It offers a bilingual English program. This makes the school unique in the region of Hessen. There is also a strong emphasis on sports. It even has its own mountain bike course. The school is a certified partner of the performance sports. The Goethe-Gymnasium Kassel boasts a long and storied past. It continues to evolve and adapt to meet the needs of its students. This school stands as a testament to the enduring importance of education in Kassel.