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 Vossius Gymnasium, Ignatius Gymnasium, Het 4e Gymnasium and Cygnus Gymnasium. 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 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

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, Els Borst and writer

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Former pupils

* Els Borst * Manja Croiset * Eduard Douwes Dekker * Hubertine Heijermans *

* Xaviera Hollander * Lucie Horsch * Willy Lindwer * Taylan Susam * A. G. van Hamel

References

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Education inspection report Article on the school's reception of funding intended for "problem" schools
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External links

* 1885 establishments in the Netherlands Educational institutions established in 1885 Gymnasiums in the Netherlands Schools in Amsterdam {{Netherlands-school-stub