Christianeum Hamburg

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Christianeum Hamburg

Latin: Christianeum gymnasium academicum altonensis
Motto:	"supernis alimur viribus"
Established:	1738
Type:	grammar school
Chancellor:	Mr. Hoppe
Vice-Chancellor:	Mr. Prigge
Staff:	<100
Students:	ca 1200
Location:	Othmarschen, Hamburg, Hamburg, Germany
Campus:	Otto-Ernst-Strasse 22, Hamburg
Website:	http://hh.schule.de/christianeum

The Christianeum in Hamburg is a famous former "Latin school" (German: Lateinschule) in Hamburg, northern Germany. Founded in 1738 by King Christian VI of Denmark, it is now housed in a building planned by Danish designer Arne Jacobsen.

[edit] History

The first Latin school here was founded as early as 1688 (according to other sources: 1683) in Altona (now a part of Hamburg). Decades later the school acquired the status of a famous Gymnasium, the most famous in the duchy of Holstein, and was re-founded by Christian VI. In 1971 the school was relocated from Hamburg-Altona to its current location in the quarter Othmarschen.

[edit] Present

Nowadays, classes in Latin and English are mandatory from grade five. In grade nine students can choose between either Ancient Greek or Russian. Additionally, courses in Spanish, French and Mandarin are offered. The Christianeum has a sizable music department, the school choir being the largest in Germany. Furthermore, the school actively takes part in exchange programs with schools in Chicago and St. Petersburg. On average, enrollment goes well beyond 100 students per year, exceeding most other schools in Hamburg in size.