The oldest school record is a student register, where teachers from the year of 1602 are mentioned. The school house from 1912 is still the main entrance to Eksj Gymnasium. Although the school s traditions and oldfashioned charm are obvious, our school has been subject to many changes in the surrounding world. The Arts Programme has a small theatre in a separate building. There is also a Dormitory, where students come from all parts of Sweden to live and specialize in orienteering .
Music is an important part of the lives of young people.
You will notice this even in the everyday life at our school. We are especially proud of our school choir, Eksj Dj knar, which gives great performances every term. In springtime there is a melody contest where the students compose, write the lyrics and perform all the contributions in front of a lively audience. Although Eksj is a small town, we have contacts all over the world. Ususally there are exchange students at the school, in 1997-98 they came from Russia, Japan, and the USA through the AFS organisation.