# Talent promotion > URL: https://www.schlosstorgelow.de/en/talent-promotion > Language: en --- ![](https://www.schlosstorgelow.de/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/begabtenfoerderung-schule.avif) Schloss Torgelow: School # Talent promotion [Schloss Torgelow: Boarding School & High School](https://www.schlosstorgelow.de/en) [Schloss Torgelow: School](https://www.schlosstorgelow.de/en/educational-concept) [Talent promotion](https://www.schlosstorgelow.de/en/talent-promotion) ## Understanding talent as an opportunity Highly gifted and motivated students often do not receive the attention they deserve in most schools today. Large class sizes, the resentment of classmates, and a misunderstood notion of equality of opportunity result in gifted and capable students often being under-challenged in the German school system. ## Developing potential Schloss Torgelow offers students the opportunity to develop their potential in a high-performing community. They can learn up to four foreign languages here, take advantage of scientific additional offerings, and set their own areas of focus. In small classes with a maximum of 12 students, the teacher has the opportunity to teach in a differentiated manner, address the needs of each individual, and take into account that talent cannot be addressed in a general way, but only individually and empathetically. Torgelower students enjoy school because we challenge them and believe in their abilities. Here, they receive the recognition from teachers and peers that is often denied to them at other schools. ## Promotion of gifted students Highly gifted students also find their place in Torgelow. They can flexibly skip grades, distinguish themselves in extracurricular projects, or collaborate with classmates as project leaders. Workshops, lectures, and scientific projects provide additional challenges. For grades 5 to 7, we offer a Mind Factory. Here, students with special linguistic and mathematical talents are specifically supported in weekly additional hours. Schloss Torgelow is also a mobile learning location of the University of Rostock. Interested students in middle and upper school have the opportunity to participate in the junior study programs of the University of Rostock. As part of the “Torgelow Science Academy,” we invite scientists who already know how to inspire the youngest for science. In selecting the topics, students can have a say in which areas particularly interest them. Participation in competitions such as “business@school,” “Youth Research,” and “Youth Makes Music” is part of the school concept. ## The future in sight We place special emphasis on developing a career perspective. To give our students an impression of what to expect in their studies or careers, internships and career information events are part of the upper school program. In collaboration with professors and experienced practitioners, the Torgelow students receive a detailed insight into the content of the most important degree programs and the tasks and requirements of individual professions. At Career Day, we provide a platform for private and public universities to present themselves and their degree programs. This allows our students to decide early on which option is the right one for them. Additional workshops or weekly high school diploma projects offer our upper secondary students the opportunity to acquire additional qualifications in business administration, law, memory techniques, biology, or rhetoric. In collaboration with external institutes, we also offer seminars on topics such as presentation techniques, time and learning management, effective communication, and targeted application training for selection interviews at universities. [Register for information day](https://www.schlosstorgelow.de/en/consultation-information-days) [Request a brochure](https://www.schlosstorgelow.de/en/brochure) ![](https://www.schlosstorgelow.de/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/begabtenfoerderung-gymnasium.avif) *Have fun learning* ![](https://www.schlosstorgelow.de/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/begabtenfoerderung-internat.avif) *Think about the future today.* ### FAQ about Gifted Education at the Schloss Torgelow Boarding School ![](https://www.schlosstorgelow.de/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/anika-vlach-schloss-torgelow-2025-320x320.avif) Gifted child? – Talk to us! Learn more in a personal conversation about the opportunities your child has with us. We look forward to hearing from you! We are also happy to send our [brochure](https://www.schlosstorgelow.de/en/brochure) to your home. Ms. Anika Vlach [+49 3991 624 216](tel:+493991624216) [a.vlach@schlosstorgelow.de](mailto:a.vlach@schlosstorgelow.de) Yes. Schloss Torgelow places great importance on the promotion of particularly gifted students. The entire school concept is oriented towards performance-based support, made possible by small classes with a maximum of twelve students. Gifted children find here an environment where they can unfold their potential and develop their skills purposefully. Our experience shows that gifted students often regain their enjoyment of school in this environment. No. Schloss Torgelow is a high school that caters to students in the upper third of academic performance. In a performance-homogeneous class, rapid learning progress is possible. At Schloss Torgelow, there are various opportunities to nurture talents individually. Gifted students can skip grades, participate in scientific projects, or take on project responsibility themselves. Additional offerings such as workshops, lectures, and research projects provide extra challenges and space for personal development. Yes. For students in grades 5 to 7, there is the “Mind Factory,” where linguistic and mathematical talents are specifically promoted. In middle and high school, particularly high-achieving adolescents can take junior study programs at the University of Rostock, thus gaining early academic experience. Torgelow’s students regularly participate successfully in renowned competitions such as “Youth researches” or the Olympiads in mathematics, biology, chemistry, physics, and computer science. They conduct independent research projects and present their results in scientific papers or competition entries. Excursions to extracurricular learning sites and expert lectures further enhance practical understanding and enthusiasm for STEM subjects. All these measures contribute to gifted students realizing their potential in a high-achieving community and receiving the recognition they deserve. In addition to professional development, Schloss Torgelow places special emphasis on social and personal growth. The goal is to strengthen independence, self-confidence, and social skills. Two school psychologists are available to provide advice and support to the students. Yes. Schloss Torgelow is a mobile learning place of the University of Rostock and offers talented students the opportunity to complete a junior degree during their school years. This way, they can gain initial study experiences and insights into the academic world at an early stage. Our youngest students are sometimes only eight years old when they enter the 5th grade, as they have completed primary school in just two years. At Schloss Torgelow, they find a strong community where they can learn academically with older students while also being able to play freely with younger ones. The cross-age boarding school community of around 240 students ensures that everyone finds their place. Yes, for sure. We know that gifted children think differently and are interested in different topics. This often makes them outsiders at regular schools. At Schloss Torgelow, they find classmates who think similarly – people with whom they can exchange ideas, feel understood, and form friendships for life.