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Questions about Old Cantonal School Aarau

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When was the Old Cantonal School Aarau founded and who were its founders?

The year 1802 marked the birth of a new educational experiment in Aarau. Johann Samuel von Gruner, Johann Rudolf Meyer, and Andreas Moser created Switzerland's first gymnasium on Laurenzenvorstadt.

What is the history of the Einstein House at the Old Cantonal School Aarau?

Around 1896, the school moved into a new building called the Einstein House. This structure bears the name of Albert Einstein, a former pupil who became a famous physicist.

Which languages are available as options for students at the Old Cantonal School Aarau?

Mandatory subjects include German, English, and French. Additional choices range from Latin and Italian to Russian and Hebrew, with Arabic becoming an option starting in 2006 and Japanese and Chinese courses added by 2014.

How has computer science education evolved at the Old Cantonal School Aarau since 2003?

Keyboard writing became a compulsory subject at the high school and WMS track since 2003. By 2017, computer science was required for all high school students regardless of their major.

When did the Old Cantonal School Aarau receive the School Prize of the Science Olympiad?

The institution received the School Prize of the Science Olympiad in 2014, 2020, and 2021. It maintains a long-standing reputation as one of Switzerland's best educational facilities.

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