Rigas Agenskalns State Gymnasium

In our school, you can learn the following subjects

1. Languages
   • Latvian
   • 2nd language – English
   • 3rd language – German/Spanish/Russian/French
2. Social and civil learning
   • Social sciences
   • Latvian and world history
3. Cultural understanding and self expression
   • Visual arts
   • Music
   • Literature
   • Theater art
   • Psychology
4. Natural sciences
   • Chemistry
   • Physics
   • Biology
   • Geography
5. Mathematics
   1. Mathematics
   2. Discrete mathematics
6. Technology
   1. Design and technology
   2. IT
   3. Engineering
   4. Software development
7. Health and physical education
   1. Sports and health
8. National defense training
9. Business basics
10. Culture basics
11. Technical graphics.

Programs

We support learning in 4 programs – mathematics and physics, mathematics and natural sciences, mathematics and business, languages and culture.

Culture

There are  several choirs and dance groups, which include:

• 10th to 12th grade girl choir “Lavīze”
• Folk dance group “Vainags” (7th to 9th grade)
• Folk dance group “Vainags” (10th to 12th grade)
• Choir for 7th to 9th grade
• Mixed choir for high school
• 7th to 9th grade girl choir “Madaras”

History

• The first records of our school are from 1681, when Rigas council decided to open a school across Daugava, with learning language as German.
• It was realized in 1688, when Hanss Heinrihs Berns opened Agenskalns city boy school.
• In 1690, Ernests Freidman Hubner became the new head teacher, and also received books for the poorer students.
• In 1805, Agenskalns girls school was founded.
• In 1872, Saint Lucas city boys school was founded.
• In 1902, all previously named schools moved to new school buildings in Lavizes street 2a, by architects Rihards Smelings project.
• In 1904, Svarcmuizas city girls school was founded.
• In 1906, all previously named schools get renamed to – Rigas city Svarcmuizas united elementary school.
• In 1923, the school was renamed to Rigas city 4th middle school.
• In 1939, the school wildy celebrated its 250th anniversary, receiving Agenskalns latvian society gifted flag with slogan – “Lock our hearts in suns bow, let’s grow big for Latvia! ”

• In 1940, was renamed to Rigas 24th middle school.
• In 1941, was renamed to Rigas 4th middle school.
• In 1944, was renamed to Rigas 4th Seven year school.
• In 1953, was renamed to Rigas 38th high school.
• In 1961, was renamed to Rigas 38th Seven year school.
• In 1973, was renamed to Rigas 73th high school. During this year, school gained a new school block, which included – concert room, sports hall, cafeteria and new classrooms.
• In 1979, the school started teaching in depth physics and math.
• In 1990, in association with RTU, was renamed to RTU Agenskalns college.
• In 1995, 1st to 6th grade students gained new rooms in Zellu iela, where they founded Frica Brivzemnieka middle school.
• In 1996, September 1st was renamed to Agenskalns State gymnasium.

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