The Barlaeus Gymnasium is a secondary school in

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in the Netherlands. It is one of the five categorial gymnasia in Amsterdam, the other four being

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, Het 4e gymnasium and

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. It offers a classical curriculum, including studies in

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and

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. The school stands opposite the music venue Paradiso, close to the

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. Het Stedelijk Gymnasium was established in 1885. It is the oldest of the four 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

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. Famous alumni include politicians

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and writer

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Former pupils

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* 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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External links

* {{Official, http://www.barlaeus.nl/ 1885 establishments in the Netherlands Educational institutions established in 1885 Gymnasiums in the Netherlands Schools in Amsterdam