Willem II College, Secondary school in Tilburg, Netherlands
Willem II College is a secondary school in Tilburg, in the Netherlands, offering courses at the mavo, havo, atheneum, and gymnasium levels. Alongside standard lessons, the school runs additional programs for students with particular interests in sports, arts, theater, computing, and science.
Willem II College was founded in 1866 as a Rijks-HBS, making it one of the oldest schools in the Netherlands. The building where the school originated was once a palace belonging to King Willem II, from whom the school takes its name.
The Willem II College is well known locally for its support of students who train seriously in sports, dance, or music alongside their regular studies. The school holds a formal status as a Topsport Talentschool and a DaMu school, which means timetables can be arranged around intensive training schedules.
The school is located in Tilburg and is accessible by public transport. Anyone wishing to visit the grounds should contact the school in advance, as it is an active school and access for non-students is not always open.
One of the school's most recognized early students was Vincent van Gogh. The building where he studied had previously served as a royal palace.
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