Lessing-Gymnasium
Lessing-Gymnasium stands in Frankfurt as a humanistic secondary school with more than five centuries of educational history. Its name honours German writer Gotthold Ephraim Lessing.
The school shares Frankfurt’s educational landscape with its twin school, the Goethe-Gymnasium, while preserving a classical curriculum. Latin and English begin as first foreign languages in the fifth grade.
From the eighth grade, pupils can choose French or Ancient Greek as another language within that tradition. Music also shapes school life through orchestras and choirs.
The school’s notable former pupils include Baroque composer Georg Philipp Telemann, resistance fighter Friedrich Klausing, and politician Gustav Koerner. These names connect the school with music, political life, and German history.
Modern facilities accompany the Lessing-Gymnasium’s commitment to classical education. Its long history connects humanist study with languages, music, and Frankfurt’s educational landscape.
The school’s traditions remain visible in its curriculum and ensembles. The Lessing-Gymnasium carries Frankfurt’s educational heritage through classical study, musical life, and named alumni.
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