Hans-Sachs-Gymnasium

Stepping back in time, let’s journey to 1903. Kaiser Wilhelm II ruled Germany. The air buzzed with excitement for new technologies. Right here, the Hans-Sachs-Gymnasium first opened its doors as the Royal Kreis-Realschule II. The Hans-Sachs-Gymnasium has seen a lot of history. It’s named after Nuremberg’s famous Meistersinger, Hans Sachs. This original building, now a protected historical landmark, still stands. In 1976, the Hans-Sachs-Gymnasium, previously a boys’ school, began accepting girls. The school now offers two main branches of study. Students can choose a focus on science and technology or languages. The language branch includes English, Latin, and either French or Spanish. In 2007, the Hans-Sachs-Gymnasium achieved UNESCO-Projektschule status, a prestigious recognition. A new annex with a cafeteria and childcare facilities opened in 2008. A new triple gymnasium followed in 2010. More recently, in 2016, the Hans-Sachs-Gymnasium committed to being a “School without Racism, School with Courage”. This initiative speaks to the school’s dedication to fostering an inclusive environment. Over the years, the school’s name changed several times, reflecting the changing times. From Kreisrealschule II to Königliche Kreis-Oberrealschule, then Oberrealschule Nürnberg, Alte Oberrealschule, and Oberrealschule für Jungen. After World War II, it became the Oberrealschule an der Löbleinstraße before finally adopting its current name. Today, the Hans-Sachs-Gymnasium continues to offer a unique educational experience. Its bilingual program sets it apart. Students can study subjects like history and geography in English. This innovative approach helps students develop strong language skills and a global perspective. The school also participates in a project with the University of Cambridge. They create audio and visual materials for history students. The school has active exchange programs with countries around the world, including Argentina, Chile, France, Great Britain, New Zealand, Poland, Spain, South Africa, Czech Republic, Turkey, and Hungary. This fosters intercultural understanding and prepares students for a globalized world. Interestingly, the Hans-Sachs-Gymnasium also houses the office of the Ministerialbeauftragten für die Gymnasien in Mittelfranken. This individual oversees all high schools in the region. The school also plays a vital role in teacher training. It hosts a seminar for future teachers in German, English, history, math, physics, computer science, geography, economics/law, and sports.