Colegio Alemán Alexander von Humboldt
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Colegio Alemán Alexander von Humbolt, A. C. is a German
school with bi-cultural fundamentals based in Mexico. Its history begins in the 19th century, with the already large German community living in Mexico, believing in establishing a school with standards similar to those of Germany
. The first school is established in 1894, situated on Canoa Street in Mexico City. By the first decade of the 20th century, the number of students was approaching 300, and growing even with members from outside the German community. The need for larger space and a whole new facility is needed.
In 1940 a new facility is ready in the borough of Tacubaya
, and by 1968 the Civil Association Alexander von Humboldt is created, named after the German naturalist and explorer. The institution had incorporated itself into the Mexican Educational System, to the point where students could obtain both Mexican, as well as German certificates. By 1970 two additional campuses are developed and the amount of students is in the thousands.
The number of students has constantly grown, and the association of the Colegio Alemán Alexander von Humboldt has found itself in progressive expansion. To this date, the association has 3 main campuses, and additionally a Kindergarten, and an Elementary School.
, and children are required to be bi-lingual, unless they are starting Kindergarten.
The schools popularity and good reputation has increased its international status throughout the 20th century. Today, students from several backgrounds have graduated from either of the school's campuses, generally tri-lingual and with a strong multi-cultural education.
and tennis Davis Cup tournaments.
German language
German is a West Germanic language, related to and classified alongside English and Dutch. With an estimated 90 – 98 million native speakers, German is one of the world's major languages and is the most widely-spoken first language in the European Union....
school with bi-cultural fundamentals based in Mexico. Its history begins in the 19th century, with the already large German community living in Mexico, believing in establishing a school with standards similar to those of Germany
Germany
Germany , officially the Federal Republic of Germany , is a federal parliamentary republic in Europe. The country consists of 16 states while the capital and largest city is Berlin. Germany covers an area of 357,021 km2 and has a largely temperate seasonal climate...
. The first school is established in 1894, situated on Canoa Street in Mexico City. By the first decade of the 20th century, the number of students was approaching 300, and growing even with members from outside the German community. The need for larger space and a whole new facility is needed.
In 1940 a new facility is ready in the borough of Tacubaya
Tacubaya
Tacubaya is a section of Mexico City located in the west in the Miguel Hidalgo borough. The area has been inhabited since before the Christian era, with its name coming from Nahuatl meaning “where water is gathered.” From the colonial period to the beginning of the 20th century, Tacubaya was...
, and by 1968 the Civil Association Alexander von Humboldt is created, named after the German naturalist and explorer. The institution had incorporated itself into the Mexican Educational System, to the point where students could obtain both Mexican, as well as German certificates. By 1970 two additional campuses are developed and the amount of students is in the thousands.
The number of students has constantly grown, and the association of the Colegio Alemán Alexander von Humboldt has found itself in progressive expansion. To this date, the association has 3 main campuses, and additionally a Kindergarten, and an Elementary School.
Students
The founding school was composed of German students, but rapidly opened its doors to the children of Mexican families. The combination of German and German-Mexican students has been dominant, as most subjects are taught in German languageGerman language
German is a West Germanic language, related to and classified alongside English and Dutch. With an estimated 90 – 98 million native speakers, German is one of the world's major languages and is the most widely-spoken first language in the European Union....
, and children are required to be bi-lingual, unless they are starting Kindergarten.
The schools popularity and good reputation has increased its international status throughout the 20th century. Today, students from several backgrounds have graduated from either of the school's campuses, generally tri-lingual and with a strong multi-cultural education.
Campuses
- Mexico CityMexico CityMexico City is the Federal District , capital of Mexico and seat of the federal powers of the Mexican Union. It is a federal entity within Mexico which is not part of any one of the 31 Mexican states but belongs to the federation as a whole...
- Lomas VerdesLomas VerdesLomas Verdes is a middle class neighborhood located in the county of Naucalpan de Juárez, in the state of Mexico. The community was developed in the late 1960s and is near Ciudad Satélite Lomas Verdes means "Green Hills" in Spanish, as the terrain had a set of smooth hills covered with green grass...
, Kindergarten, Elementary, Middle, and High School (or "Abitur" by German standards). - XochimilcoXochimilcoXochimilco is one of the sixteen delegaciones or boroughs within Mexican Federal District. The borough is centered on the formerly independent city of Xochimilco, which was established on what was the southern shore of Lake Xochimilco in the pre-Hispanic period...
, Kindergarten, Elementary, Middle, and High School (or "Abitur" by German standards). - XochimilcoXochimilcoXochimilco is one of the sixteen delegaciones or boroughs within Mexican Federal District. The borough is centered on the formerly independent city of Xochimilco, which was established on what was the southern shore of Lake Xochimilco in the pre-Hispanic period...
, Business School in association with the German Chamber of Commerce in Mexico. - La Herradura, Kindergarten, Elementary and Middle School.
- Lomas Verdes
Club Alemán de México
The Club Alemán is a recreational club belonging to shareholders, It is located in Mexico City, and is well known for hosting traditional annual events such as the OktoberfestOktoberfest
Oktoberfest, or Wiesn, is a 16–18 day beer festival held annually in Munich, Bavaria, Germany, running from late September to the first weekend in October. It is one of the most famous events in Germany and is the world's largest fair, with more than 5 million people attending every year. The...
and tennis Davis Cup tournaments.
External links
- Mexico City school (all campuses): Official website
- Guadalajara school: Official website
- Puebla school: Official website
- Tijuana school: Official website