About
German educator who is considered a pioneer in the field of experiential education. He founded the United World College, the Atlantic College, and the Duke of Edinburgh's Award. He became known for his Ten Expeditionary Learning Principles.
Before Fame
He attended four universities, including the University of Oxford. He was imprisoned for five days in 1933 after speaking out publicly against Adolf Hitler. Upon his release, he was forced to move to England.
Trivia
He founded and served as headmaster for the Schule Schloss Salem boarding school in Germany. The Kurt Hahn Expeditionary Learning School was founded in Brooklyn, New York City in 2007 in his honor.
Family Life
He was raised Jewish by his parents.
Associated With
He believed the work of William Shakespeare was better read in German than in English.
