Institut provincial d'enseignement secondaire d'Ath

The Institut Provincial d'Enseignement Secondaire d'Ath is a secondary school in Ath offering training in agriculture, technology, and hospitality fields. The institution operates across three linked campuses with specialized programs and hands-on learning opportunities.

The school was established in 1904 as an agricultural institution and began teaching in 1911 with seven students at Ath's Drawing Academy. Over subsequent decades it grew into a multi-sector educational center with expanding specialized fields.

The institution integrates professional training with academic education, preparing students in fields ranging from animal care to metallurgy and computer science.

The school is located at Rue Paul Pastur 11 in Ath and features an attached experimental farm on campus. Visitors and interested parties can explore the hands-on learning facilities and grounds.

The institute established a colonial section in 1927 for Belgian Congo development needs, which transformed into a tropical studies department in 1960.

Website: http://ipesath.be

GPS coordinates: 50.62280,3.77482

Latest update: December 14, 2025 17:00