Comprehensive School Eilpe

Learning in Green Surroundings

Located in a green and quiet setting, Gesamtschule Hagen Eilpe offers a modern learning environment for about 1,000 students. As a full-day school with five class streams, it emphasizes individual support, diversity, and democratic values. Our school participates in various educational networks (e.g. School without Racism, UNESCO School, Schools of the Future NRW).

Our Philosophy

  • Focus on Inclusion, Responsibility and Global Citizenship
  • Through Erasmus+ partnerships and a comprehensive excursion program, students learn to take responsibility and develop into active global citizens.
  • Our school promotes not just knowledge, but also social skills, cultural openness, and a strong sense of community.

Curriculum Overview

From Grades 5 to 13 –
A Broad and Flexible Educational Pathway

 

Grades 5–6 (Lower Secondary)

    • Core subjects: German, Math, English, Science, Humanities, Arts, Music, Sports, Computer Science
    • Early support for independent learning and self-regulation

Grades 7–8

    • Electives: French, Chinese, Natural Sciences, Economy & Work
    • Differentiation in Math and English through internal streaming (advanced/basic)

Grades 9–10

    • Subjects: Advanced and basic courses in core subjects
    • Additional project-based courses in sciences, humanities, and MINT subjects

Grades 11–13 (Upper Secondary)

    • Advanced level courses, with new language options (Spanish, French)
    • University preparation and diverse elective options

School Social Work

Support That Matters

  • Confidential support for students and parents
  • Individual and group programs (resilience, bullying prevention, stress management)
  • Promotes a positive, healthy school climate for all

Modern learning environment

Team-Oriented and Digitally Equipped

  • Each grade has its own learning zone with connected classrooms and teacher offices
  • All rooms have digital boards for interactive, media-competent learning
  • Focus on building students’ ability to regulate their own learning from Grade 5

Daily Life at School

Balanced Full-Day Program

  • Homework-free learning times during the school day
  • Afternoon time for creative, physical, or group activities
  • Student café and cafeteria run collaboratively by students, parents, and teachers
  • Daily healthy meals in the school cafeteria
  • Regular school events: School festivals, carnival, Halloween party, summer celebration

Learning Journey – Key Features

Grades 5 – 13

  • Smooth transition into secondary school with strong start programs, diagnostic assessments and learning support
  • Focus on self-regulation, responsibility, and teamwork from early years
  • Broad elective choices and project-based learning to explore individual strengths
  • Career orientation through internships, workshops, and real-world experiences
  • Enrichment programs like Youth Debates to foster critical thinking
  • Educational trips to strengthen independence and cultural experience
  • Personalized guidance and mentoring, including peer tutoring and talent support (Talent scouting collaboration with Ruhr University Bochum)
  • Multiple graduation pathways, including qualification for upper secondary education