Gaußschule Braunschweig: planned expansion for G9 operation!

Gaußschule Braunschweig: planned expansion for G9 operation!

Braunschweig, Deutschland - In Braunschweig, the school landscape will soon get a new face. On June 18, 2025, the committee for planning and building construction made the decision to build an extension for the renowned Gaußschule. This decision is directly related to the switch from G8 to G9, a fact that currently affects many federal states. The return to the G9 system is considered necessary by many in order to better prepare the students for the challenges of the Abitur. Let's travel a bit through time and we illuminate the background of this reform and the effects on the Gaußschule.

The new building, which is built instead of the previous sports hall, will not only expand the school's spatial capacities, but also meet the latest requirements for accessibility and environmentally friendly construction. A three -storey building with a ground floor is planned that will accommodate rooms for theater, music and all -day offers. On the second floor there are classrooms that are connected to the existing school complex via a glazed transition. The roof is greened extensively and equipped with a photovoltaic system, which is not only ecologically sensible, but can also be operated in a cost -efficient manner. The construction costs amount to around 16.4 million euros, and construction is scheduled for 2026. The completion is planned until the school year 2028/29.

The context of school reforms

Return to G9 is more than just a trend - it reflects deeper challenges in the German education system that go beyond Braunschweig. Numerous school reforms have been initiated in the past two decades, but many of them without the hoped -for progress in the systematic promotion of students. The urgency of language support was recognized at the first PISA survey, but many initiatives were not consistently pursued. This applies particularly to the low -performance students who are often not adequately promoted.

A particularly big mistake that is discussed in connection with the return to G9 is the exorbitant cost increase that is associated with this reform. Studies show that G8 had no detectable negative effects on students. Nevertheless, the pressure on schools and teachers is getting bigger. The introduction of G9 could ensure relief here, since it offers the students more time for learning and personal development, without the stress of a tight school day that often extends to the late afternoon.

representatives from different federal states, including Lower Saxony, Bavaria and North Rhine-Westphalia, have already switched to the G9 system or are planning this step. These developments show that the discussion about the ideal education system is far from complete and continues to be vehemently conducted. The success or failure of these system changes will shape the future educational landscape.

The impact on Braunschweig students

With the new sports hall, which will take place on Ackerstrasse after the old facility was demolished for the school year 2028/29, the students of the Gaußschule should also be able to access the essential offers in physical education. Until then, the winter sports lessons are temporarily held in the IGS Wendenring.

The Gaußschule is therefore positioning itself as a sustainable educational institution, which acts actively on the challenges of the reforms. A successful combination of modern educational approaches and the promotion of the individual talents of the students is crucial to meet the increasingly complex requirements of life.

With a view to the upcoming £ reforms and the necessary changes in school policy, the Gaußschule is not only a place of learning, but also a place of change that will be formative for many students. Let's be excited to see how these developments will develop.

braunschweig.de reports that the decision for the extension was made on June 18, 2025, while on Deutsches-schulportal.de more about the general challenges of the education system. There is still further information on the return of G8 to G9 zdfheute.de .