Samuel Heinicke School

In 1778, Samuel Heinicke opened the first German public school for the education of the deaf. Arguably, it was the first oral school for the deaf in the world.

History of the Building

On September 7th, 1915, the current school building was inaugurated in the presence of the Saxon King Friedrich Augustus III. In December 1943, it was severely damaged by aerial bombs, but was rebuilt after the war, and extensively renovated after the reunification. Today, the building meets the most modern standards, with both its interior and exterior offering optimal conditions for teaching. A successful balance has been achieved between preserving the building’s original elements, including many works of art, and integrating today’s cutting-edge technologies.

Education and Research

The building of the Samuel Heinicke School currently houses the state school, offering both primary and secondary education, along with a specialized program for learning support. It also hosts the special education daycare center, early hearing support, and audio-verbal therapy at the Cochlear Implant Center Leipzig, in collaboration with the University Hospital Leipzig. Additionally, the building is home to the scientific special library focused on hearing and speech disabilities.

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