page_title: Gymnasium Christianeum
section_title: Present
hierarchical_section_title: Gymnasium Christianeum / Present
caption_attribution_description: Christianeum, Hamburg; Architekt: Arne Jacobsen
context_page_description: The Gymnasium Christianeum in Hamburg is a famous former "Latin school" 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.
context_section_description: Nowadays, classes in Latin and English are mandatory from fifth grade. 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.
caption: Christianeum, Hamburg, designed by Arne Jacobsen
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