Hermann-Böse-Gymnasium Bremen, Germany

Bremen, Germany

The “Gymnasium” A type of secondary school with a strong emphasis on academic learning, comparable with the British grammar school system or with college prep schools in the United States. —> highest primary education available in Germany Grades 5-12 Other school forms in Germany include the “Hauptschule,” “Realschule,” and the “Gesamtschule.” Senior students take the “Abitur” final exams, testing material learned in high school on a wide basis.

Model United Nations “an academic simulation of the United Nations that aims to educate participants about current events, topics in international relations, diplomacy and the United Nations agenda.” ELMUN = annual Model United Nations Conference which offers a unique conference experience to students from grade 9 to 12 at HBG. ELMUN welcomes about 120 delegates each year.

Model European Parliament an international simulation of the working of the European Parliament for students aged 16- 19 years, aiming to give young people insight into the work of the European Parliament and raise their awareness of European citizenship. Since 2005, all HBG tenth graders participate in the local MEP. 8 representatives from the HBG are chosen annually to participate in the national MEP.

IB World School The “International Baccalaureate” aims to develop inquiring, knowledgeable and caring young people who help to create a better and more peaceful world through intercultural understanding and respect. HBG is IB World School since 2011/2012 Only public school to offer the International Baccalaureate in Bremen IB Graduates will leave the school with the IB Diploma as well as the German Abitur.

COMENIUS The COMENIUS project aims to help young people and educational staff to better understand the range of European cultures, languages and values. HBG is a COMENIUS school since 2000/2001. Former projects included “Tourism - A Threat or Challenge for Europe” (2005-2007), “Towards a Common Understanding of Democracy in Europe; Past, Present and Future” (2009-2011).

COMENIUS 2013-2015 Culture and Science ssssss sass

Other extracurricular activities at HBG Social Learning — Lion’s Quest School without Racism (Schule ohne Rassismus) Student Coaching Service Federal debating competition (Bundeswettbewerb Jugend debattiert) Federal competition foreign languages (Bundeswettbewerb Fremdsprachen) Jugend forscht (Federal youth research competition) Student exchanges