The Barlaeus Gymnasium is a secondary school in Amsterdam in the Netherlands. It is one of the five categorial gymnasia in Amsterdam, the other four being Vossius Gymnasium, Ignatius Gymnasium, Het 4e Gymnasium and Cygnus Gymnasium. It offers a classical curriculum, including studies in Latin and Greek. The school stands opposite the music venue Paradiso, close to the Leidseplein.
Het Stedelijk Gymnasium was established in 1885. It is the oldest of the five gymnasia, although its origins stretch back to the Latijnse scholen (Latin schools) whose existence is documented as far back as 1594. Since 1927, the school has been named after Caspar Barlaeus. Famous alumni include politicians Frits Bolkestein, Els Borst and writer Willem Frederik Hermans.
Former pupils
Frits Bolkestein Els Borst Manja Croiset Eduard Douwes Dekker Hubertine Heijermans Willem Frederik Hermans Xaviera Hollander Lucie Horsch André Jolles Willy Lindwer Taylan Susam A. G. van Hamel
References
Sources Education inspection report Article on the school's reception of funding intended for "problem" schools
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