Amani High School
Amani High School لیسه عالی امانی | |
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Kabul (District 10) Afghanistan | |
Coordinates | 34°31′44″N 69°11′02″E / 34.528767°N 69.183824°E |
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Other name | Amani-Oberrealschule Kabul |
Amani High School, also known in German as Amani-Oberrealschule Kabul, (
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
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.
References
External links
- Amani High School website (in German)
- Amani High School Facebook Page
- Durani High School website (in Pashto, English and Dari)
- Germany to handover keys for Amani High School to Minister Qanooni - United Nations
- "Back to school in Afghanistan" (Archive). BBC. Saturday 23 March 2002.