Goals & values at the Schloss-Schule Kirchberg boarding school
A grammar school and boarding school where children and young people feel at home and can develop their talents to the full - that's us: The Schloss-Schule in Kirchberg an der Jagst in Baden-Württemberg , founded in 1914.
The boarding school, which is run by a charitable foundation, is state-recognized and non-denominational. In everyday school life, we pay particular attention to tolerant and open interaction with one another. In our diverse, international community, the social skills of children and young people are strengthened and friendships for life are formed!
At the Schloss-Schule boarding school, learning means learning for life and personal development in a special feel-good atmosphere. We specifically support our pupils in developing their individual skills and maturing into independent and responsible personalities.
Joachim Scholz - former pupil & mayor of Schöntal
I experienced camaraderie and "true" friendship at the Schloss-Schule. This was really formative for me. It was also definitely formative that so many different people lived together. Both in terms of age, from Year 5 to Year 13, but also in terms of background. The most diverse social structures could be found here. This diversity taught us a lot about living together and dealing with each other.
To our alumni portraits
In order to determine the respective potential and to precisely define support options based on this, it is necessary and important for us at Internat Gymnasium to create a basis of trust. Mutual appreciation, empathy and commitment, pedagogical skills and extensive experience form the basis for a targeted exchange with the pupils.
A very important task here is to sharpen the pupils' self-perception and strengthen their willingness to actively support the individual development plan.
With our innovative concepts, we focus on sustainable learning for the pupils at the boarding school. They are also optimally prepared for their future path through strength-oriented vocational and academic preparation.
Our boarding school Gymnasium Schloss-Schule Kirchberg is a place to find and develop one's own passions, to develop personally through individual support in the community and to take advantage of opportunities that arise.
Our atmosphere is best described by the following keywords:
- Feel-good atmosphere
- appreciation
- cordiality
- Family atmosphere
- Down-to-earth
- Open-mindedness
The top priority at Gymnasium Internat Schloss-Schule Kirchberg is to provide each and every pupil with the best possible support on their path to a fulfilled and successful (adult) life. Our teachers, educators and staff are committed to this every day and ensure that our children and young people experience a lively, inspiring and varied school experience in which they can develop their talents and gifts individually and specifically - true to our guiding principle "Live. Learn. Work".
Looking back, I would like to emphasize the special support I received from the boarding school management and mentors, especially in challenging personal situations. They woke me up, so to speak, brought me back to reality and helped me to take the helm again. I was able to develop into an independent personality here, and what I also like is that I was able to talk about all topics with my mentor. That brings you closer together and creates a friendly and familiar atmosphere.
Former student Margot Felker
Globalization - probably one of the most influential terms of our time. The internet and digital media have turned the world into a village.
What could be more obvious than to realize that people from the most diverse countries and thus languages and diverse cultures also meet at the Gymnasium Internat Schloss-Schule Kirchberg. Gaining experience at a young age with other children, young people and pupils, for example from the Arab, Asian or European part of the world, broadens the horizon immensely; international encounters help to understand that there are several perspectives on many topics and areas that need to be considered and taken into account. International school partnerships and exchanges with Poland, France and England round off our concept at the boarding school.
International students at our boarding school - the big world in miniature
Our concept of intercultural education and upbringing is visible and tangible for all our pupils at Schloss-Schule Kirchberg, both in daily lessons and in their free time. Our staff are dedicated and fully committed to helping German and international students achieve successful school-leaving qualifications and, if possible, pave the way for them to study at university, for example by gaining their Abitur.
Zabiullah Salehi - former pupil and student of business informatics
Probably the most important thing, as I see it, is that so many different cultures live together at the Schloss-Schule. That is a real enrichment! You learn so much from each other. These shared experiences and exchanges also have an impact on my current life.
An open attitude towards other people, regardless of their origin. Also the openness and acceptance of other opinions, without prejudice or judgment. These are the most important things I took away from my time in Kirchberg.
International diversity is one of the hallmarks of our Schloss-Schule boarding school. Here we live and work together as a team for success, regardless of whether you were born in China, Romania, Egypt, Mexico, Spain, Costa Rica, Germany or anywhere else in the world. The saying "global village" has long since found its way into the way we think, feel and act here at the Schloss-Schule boarding school in Kirchberg.
Our boarding school lives and breathes internationality
The strong international orientation at our boarding school Gymnasium Schloss-Schule Kirchberg is a wealth of enriching experiences - both for the German pupils and boarders and for the foreign pupils at our boarding school in Baden-Württemberg.
Internat Gymnasium Schloss-Schule Kirchberg lives internationality and brings together people from different backgrounds for the benefit of all in Kirchberg.
"Schloss-Schule Kirchberg helped me with my cultural integration and gave me a broad knowledge base for my subsequent studies here in Germany. I look back fondly on my years in Kirchberg. There are so many memories and wonderful moments from my time at the Schloss-Schule that I will never forget."
Jiaming Shi, former Schloss School student from Shanghai
Language courses at the Schloss-Schule boarding school
The focus on internationality is rounded off by summer and fall language courses lasting several weeks for guest students, which include additional German language support in small groups as well as intensive support and leisure activities offered by our boarding school.
The history of our boarding school in Baden-Württemberg
The Schloss-Schule Kirchberg was founded in 1914 by Karl Stracke as the junior stage of the "Reformschule Blaubeuren", renewed in 1917 by Rudolf Besser as the "Reformschule und Landerziehungsheim" and further developed in 1926 by Adolf Zoellner and Amalie Pfündel as the "Württembergisches Landschulheim" in the tradition of Hermann Lietz.
For the first five decades, Schloss-Schule Kirchberg was housed high above the Jagst in the north of Baden-Württemberg in the front wings of the princely Hohenlohe castle of Kirchberg.
When the Evangelische Heimstiftung acquired the entire castle complex in the 1960s and converted it into a retirement and nursing home, Schloss-Schule Kirchberg moved into the newly constructed buildings on the "Windshöhe" under the management of Amalie Pfündel and her son Albrecht.
Today, our boarding school Schloss-Schule Kirchberg still stands firmly between tradition and modernity on its new campus overlooking the town. Schloss-Schule Kirchberg remains true to its original principles of reform education and aims to prepare students both academically and personally for the unique challenges and opportunities of the 21st century.
Over 100 years of Schloss-Schule Kirchberg boarding school
There are many interesting faces and stories behind the long tradition of our boarding school. To mark the 100th anniversary in 2014, we have compiled these in a detailed brochure that not only looks back but also looks ahead to new times.
Virtual tour of the history of the Schloss-Schule with history teacher Ralf Martius.
