Gymnasium Haganum, Secondary education institution in The Hague, Netherlands.
Gymnasium Haganum is a secondary school in The Hague housed in a Renaissance Revival building from 1907 located at Laan van Meerdervoort 57. The school educates around 840 students across classrooms, laboratories, and other teaching spaces.
The school traces its origins back to 1327, making it one of the oldest educational institutions in the Netherlands. Its current building dates from 1907 and is protected as a national monument.
The school maintains a focus on classical languages as a core part of student life, with Ancient Greek and Latin woven into the daily curriculum. This emphasis on classical studies shapes how the school community sees itself and its educational mission.
The school is well-connected by public transportation and located in a central residential neighborhood of The Hague. Visitors should know that the campus is primarily accessible to students and staff during regular school hours.
Several Dutch Prime Ministers received their education here, including Charles Ruijs de Beerenbrouck and Pieter Cort van der Linden. This connection to national leaders makes the school a hidden part of the country's political history.
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