Gymnázium Jana Valeriána Jirsíka, Secondary school in České Budějovice, Czech Republic
The Gymnázium Jana Valeriána Jirsíka is a secondary school located at Fráni Šrámka 23 in České Budějovice, serving roughly 530 students in both four-year and eight-year programs. The building functions as a center for language education and scientific training for young people from the region.
The gymnasium was founded in 1868 as the first Czech-language secondary school in České Budějovice, marking a turning point in national education. Its move to the current location in 1903 reflected the school's rapid growth in student enrollment.
The school is named after a notable Czech writer and educator, reflecting the institution's commitment to intellectual development and literary heritage. Students here engage deeply with languages and sciences as central to their daily learning experience.
The school offers virtual tours for prospective students to explore its facilities and educational offerings. Preparation courses for entrance exams are organized every January ahead of the new academic year.
An on-site museum preserves teaching materials and artifacts from the school's founding year in 1868. This collection documents how Czech secondary education evolved across different political eras.
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