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'''Amani High School''', also known as '''Förderverein Amani-Oberrealschule Kabul''' ('''FAOK''': [[Persian Language|Persian]]: '''لیسه عالی امانی''') is a school in [[Kabul]], [[Afghanistan]]. From the time of its foundation in 1924 until 1985, Amani High School was recognized as one of the elite schools in Kabul and received direct support from [[Germany]], which helped to provide qualified staff. German was not only taught as a foreign language, but also was the teaching language in the higher classes in most subjects, being taught by qualified German teachers. The school is under the control of the [[Ministry of Education (Afghanistan)|Afghan Ministry of Education]].
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'''Amani High School''', also known in German as {{lang|de|'''Amani-Oberrealschule Kabul'''}}, ({{langx|prs|لیسه عالی امانی}}) is a school in [[Kabul]] (District 10), [[Afghanistan]]. Since its founding in 1924 until 1985, Amani High School was recognized as one of the elite schools in Kabul and received direct support from [[Germany]], which helped to provide qualified staff. German was not only taught as a foreign language, but also was the teaching language in the higher classes in most subjects, being taught by qualified German teachers. The school is under the control of the [[Ministry of Education (Afghanistan)|Afghan Ministry of Education]].


After the US invasion in late 2001, the buildings had been looted and partially destroyed. Reconstruction began with German help in spring 2002. The German support has resumed, which was suspended during the reign of the [[Taliban]] from 1996 to 2001. German teachers once again came to Afghanistan to teach. However, German is now only taught as a foreign language. Classes in all other subjects are held in [[Dari (Eastern Persian)|Dari]]. The school teaches children from class 1 to 12. Up to 4th grade the classes are coeducational. From 5th to 12th only boys are allowed.
After the US invasion in late 2001, the buildings was looted and partially destroyed. Reconstruction began with German help in spring 2002. The German support has resumed, which was suspended during the reign of the [[Taliban]] from 1996 to 2001. German teachers once again came to Afghanistan to teach. However, German is now only taught as a foreign language. Classes in all other subjects are held in [[Dari (Eastern Persian)|Dari]]. The school teaches children from class 1 to 12. Up to 4th grade the classes are coeducational. From 5th to 12th only boys are allowed.


Amani High School has two big courtyards, a mosque, a sports field with a football court, two basketball courts and stands. There are modern laboratories for the science departments: Biology, Chemistry and Physics. The classrooms are furnished with tables and chairs, which is not taken for granted in Afghan schools, even in the capital Kabul.
Amani High School has two big courtyards, a mosque, a sports field with a football court, two basketball courts and stands. There are modern laboratories for the science departments: Biology, Chemistry and Physics. The classrooms are furnished with tables and chairs, which is not taken for granted in Afghan schools, even in the capital Kabul.
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== External links ==
== External links ==
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* [http://www.amani-oberrealschule.com/ Amani High School website] (in German)
* [http://www.amani-oberrealschule.com/ Amani High School website] (in German)
* [http://facebook.com/amani.school Amani High School Facebook Page]
* [http://facebook.com/amani.school Amani High School Facebook Page]
* [http://www.afghan-aid.de/durani_highschool.htm Durani High School website] (in Pashto, English and Dari)
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20180227224529/http://www.afghan-aid.de/durani_highschool.htm Durani High School website] (in Pashto, English and Dari)
* [http://www.un.org/apps/news/infocusnews.asp?NewsID=609&sID=1 United Nations report]
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20030925201010/https://www.un.org/apps/news/infocusnews.asp?NewsID=609&sID=1 Germany to handover keys for Amani High School to Minister Qanooni] - [[United Nations]]
* "[http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/south_asia/1889386.stm Back to school in Afghanistan]" ([http://www.webcitation.org/6bsjiEdUh Archive]). ''[[BBC]]''. Saturday 23 March 2002.
* "[http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/south_asia/1889386.stm Back to school in Afghanistan]" ([https://web.archive.org/web/20151001050612/http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/south_asia/1889386.stm Archive]). ''[[BBC]]''. Saturday 23 March 2002.
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Latest revision as of 17:42, 8 November 2024

Amani High School
لیسه عالی امانی
Location
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Kabul (District 10)

Afghanistan
Coordinates34°31′44″N 69°11′02″E / 34.528767°N 69.183824°E / 34.528767; 69.183824
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Other nameAmani-Oberrealschule Kabul

Amani High School, also known in German as Amani-Oberrealschule Kabul, (Dari: لیسه عالی امانی) is a school in Kabul (District 10), Afghanistan. Since its founding in 1924 until 1985, Amani High School was recognized as one of the elite schools in Kabul and received direct support from Germany, which helped to provide qualified staff. German was not only taught as a foreign language, but also was the teaching language in the higher classes in most subjects, being taught by qualified German teachers. The school is under the control of the Afghan Ministry of Education.

After the US invasion in late 2001, the buildings was looted and partially destroyed. Reconstruction began with German help in spring 2002. The German support has resumed, which was suspended during the reign of the Taliban from 1996 to 2001. German teachers once again came to Afghanistan to teach. However, German is now only taught as a foreign language. Classes in all other subjects are held in Dari. The school teaches children from class 1 to 12. Up to 4th grade the classes are coeducational. From 5th to 12th only boys are allowed.

Amani High School has two big courtyards, a mosque, a sports field with a football court, two basketball courts and stands. There are modern laboratories for the science departments: Biology, Chemistry and Physics. The classrooms are furnished with tables and chairs, which is not taken for granted in Afghan schools, even in the capital Kabul.

A ceremony to celebrate Afghanistan's return to education was held at the school, attended by interim Afghan leader Hamid Karzai. In 2007 Angela Merkel visited during her trip to Afghanistan.

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