Akademisches Gymnasium, Secondary school in Innere Stadt, Vienna, Austria
The educational institution occupies a neo-gothic building at Beethovenplatz, featuring architectural elements designed by Friedrich von Schmidt in 1866.
Established in 1553 by Jesuits with permission from the University of Vienna, this gymnasium stands as the oldest secondary school in the Austrian capital.
The curriculum incorporates eight years of English or French instruction, six years of Latin studies, and additional language options including Italian and Spanish.
The school maintains approximately 610 students distributed across 24 classes, offering a comprehensive education program leading to the Matura examination.
The building's protected status as a Denkmalgeschütztes Objekt limits physical expansion, resulting in space constraints for incoming student applications.
Location: Vienna
Location: Innere Stadt
Inception: 1553
Official opening: October 17, 1866
Address: Beethovenplatz 1
Website: http://akg-wien.at
GPS coordinates: 48.20153,16.37659
Latest update: May 16, 2025 05:12
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