| Academic School of the Johanneum Gelehrtenschule des Johanneums | |
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Maria-Louisen-Straße 114 Hamburg 22301 Germany | |
| Coordinates | 53°35′23″N 10°0′23″E / 53.58972°N 10.00639°E |
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| Established | 1529 |
| CEO | Inken Hose |
| Staff | 60 |
| Number of students | 800 |
| Website | www |
The Gelehrtenschule des Johanneums (transl. Academic School of the Johanneum, short: Johanneum) is a Gymnasium, or grammar school, in Hamburg, Germany. It is Hamburg's oldest school and was founded in 1529 by Johannes Bugenhagen. The school's focus is on the teaching of Latin and Ancient Greek. It is proud of having educated some of Germany's political leaders and some of Germany's notable scientists.[1] The school is operated and financed by the city of Hamburg.