Gonzaga Institute, Palermo
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| Gonzaga Institute, Palermo Italian: Istituto Gonzaga | |
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Piersanti Mattarella Road , Italy | |
| Coordinates | 38°7′54″N 13°20′49″E / 38.13167°N 13.34694°E |
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| Type | Private primary and secondary school |
| Religious affiliation(s) | Catholicism |
| Denomination | Jesuits |
| Established | 1919 |
| Staff | c. 50 |
| Grades | Pre-school; K-12 |
| Gender | Coeducational |
| Age range | 18 months to 18 years |
| Newspaper | The Gonzagan |
| Website | www |
Gonzaga Institute, Palermo (Italian: Gonzaga Scuola), is a private Catholic primary and secondary school located in Palermo, Sicily, Italy. The school was founded by the Society of Jesus in 1919. It offers educational programs for children from 18 months to 18 years, including an international school that facilitates entrance to universities worldwide. Gonzaga became coeducational in 1996 by uniting with Ancelle Institute for girls, its next door neighbour.[citation needed]
Overview
[edit]In 2008–09 there were 1459 pupils in the various schools: International, 22; military, 130 ; primary 444; secondary 281; classic liceo, 252; scientific liceo, 112; European language, 218 pupils.[citation needed]
In May 2017 the school introduced one of the first STEM programs in Italy for the enhancement of education in science.[1]
Notable alumni
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- Renzo Barbera, businessman and sportsman
- Paolo Giaccone, professor, forensic pathologist and Mafia's victim
- Enrico La Loggia, politician
- Raimondo Lanza di Trabia, businessman and sportsman
- Piersanti Mattarella, politician and Mafia's victim
- Francesco Musotto, politician
- Leoluca Orlando, Mayor of Palermo
- Sandro Paternostro, journalist
- Giuseppe Provenzano, politician
- Flavia Sparacino, scientist
See also
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References
[edit]- ^ "Studenti a lezione dai ricercatori dei centri d'eccellenza" (in Italian). 31 May 2017. Retrieved 19 August 2017.