Kantonsschule Rämibühl

The Kantonsschule Rämibühl at the Rämistrasse in Zurich, founded in 1832 as "Kantonsschule Zürich" consists of four Kantonsschulen (Sekundarstufe I&II) with different curricular profiles. The four schools, which are attended by more than 2000 students in total, are the Literargymnasium, the Realgymnasium, the Mathematisch-Naturwissenschaftliches Gymnasium and the Kunst- und Sportgymnasium Rämibühl.

Kantonsschule Rämibühl
Address
Rämistrasse 56/58, 8001 Zürich Zurich Switzerland
Information
Type	Public coeducational
Established	1832 (1832)
Grades	Langzeit- and Kurzzeitmittelschule (7-12, 9-12)
Enrollment	>2000
Campus	Urban
composed of	Literargymnasium (Langgymnasium) Realgymnasium (Lang-) Mathematisch-Naturwissenschaftliches Gymnasium (Kurz-) Kunst -& Sport-Gymnasium (Kurz-)
Website	http://www.rgzh.ch http://www.lgr.ch http://www.mng.ch http://www.ksgymnasium.ch
Current school building

This former Rämibühl school building was erected 1842 by Gustav Albert Wegmann. It was inspired by Bauakademie.

view from below

view from Kantonsschulstrasse

The Literargymnasium and the Realgymnasium, which focus on languages and humanities, were the first Swiss state-run schools to offer the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme. Thus, in grades 9-12, some classes are taught in English (the primary language of the school being German). The Literaturgymnasium also offers extensive courses in Classics including Latin and classical Greek.[1]

The Mathematisch-Naturwissenschaftliches Gymnasium Rämibühl (MNG) is particularly strong in mathematics and science. The usual duration of attendance is 4 years. After 2 years, students decide to focus either on Biology & Chemistry or Physics & Applied Mathematics as core subjects.

The current school headmaster is Rektor Dr. Daniel Reichmuth. The vice-headmasters (Prorektor) are Susanne Kalt and Samuel Byland.

The Kunst- und Sportgymnasium is attended by students which have a particular talent in arts or sports. It is located in the same building as the MNG.

All the schools support music and thus there exists not only a well-known orchestra but also various school bands as well as a Department for individual musical education.