Flade

Flade is a Catholic secondary school in central St. Gallen spread across three buildings named Kloster, Gallus, and Notker. Each location serves a specific function in the school's operations and houses different grade levels and learning areas.

The school was founded in 1809 as 'Gymnasium katholischer Fundation' and continued the teaching tradition of the former monastery school in St. Gallen. It emerged from a long history of religious and educational practices in the region.

The school maintains separate learning spaces for boys and girls in some buildings, while offering mixed classes in others, reflecting different educational philosophies. This structure shapes how students experience their time here and interact with their peers.

The school accepts roughly one third of sixth-grade students from St. Gallen city and follows the cantonal curriculum for secondary education. The three buildings are centrally located and accessible on foot.

The name 'Flade' comes from a flat cap that students wore as part of their uniform until 1859. This distinctive headwear was a recognizable mark of attending this school during that era.

Location: canton St. Gallen

Inception: 1809

Website: http://flade.ch

GPS coordinates: 47.42270,9.37690

Latest update: December 13, 2025 11:40