Gonzaga Institute, Palermo
Gonzaga Institute, Palermo, is a Catholic school 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.
| Gonzaga Institute, Palermo | |
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| Location | |
| Coordinates | 38°7′54.24″N 13°20′48.87″E |
| Information | |
| Type | Jesuit, Catholic |
| Established | 1919 |
| Staff | About 50 |
| Grades | From 18 months to 18 years |
| Gender | Coeducational |
| Newspaper | The Gonzagan |
| Website | GonzagaPalermo |
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.
In May 2017 the school introduced one of the first STEM programs in Italy for the enhancement of education in science.[1]
Notable Alumni
- 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
References
- "31/05/2017 – Studenti a lezione dai ricercatori dei centri d'eccellenza". Retrieved 2017-08-19.
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