Alexander Gymnasium - the oldest educational institutions of the city of Sumy. It is located on one of the most beautiful streets of the city - the Trinity. Its name is in honor of the gymnasium of the Russian Emperor Alexander III, during whose reign was open. The main building of the Alexander Gymnasium was built in the classical style in 1873. A little later, was built guest house for foreign students, which could accommodate 40 people.

The majestic and strict school building reminiscent of a fairytale medieval castle with red brick walls, pinnacles, battlements, elongated arched windows bordered ornament unusual shapes and lancet portal. And the unusual beauty of the staircase that leads to the second floor and two color auditorium is left in the soul of one who has ever been here a lasting impression and mentally transferred into while still based on the district school was created secular high school, which became known as the Alexander.

An interesting fact is that this building housed only the best schools Sum: 1925 - Pedagogical College, 1930 - Institute of Special Education, 1933 - Pedagogical Institute, in 1953 - high school №8, classical gymnasium, and finally, the historical and architectural complex still returned to its historical name - Alexander Gymnasium.

To date, the school specializes in enhanced learning English at a natural mathematical bias. During all the years of high school characterized by the ability to overcome the gap between the two cultures - sciences and the humanities, which allowed its graduates to achieve great successes in various fields.