Die Lernhilfe

What Die Lernhilfe does

Die Lernhilfe is a privately held, German tutoring institute (Die Lernhilfe OHG, registered in Darmstadt, HRA 86750) founded in 1974 and operating for over 50 years. It provides supplemental academic support to students in grades 1 through 13 across all major school types, delivered either in small groups of 3-4 students or one-on-one. The company operates 23 physical branches across the Rhein-Main-Gebiet, with a concentration of 9 locations in Frankfurt and additional branches in Mainz, Darmstadt, Wiesbaden, Offenbach, Hanau, Aschaffenburg, and surrounding cities, alongside a parallel online tutoring offering. Service is anchored on the proprietary 5-Säulen-Modell (5-pillar framework) — combining patient instruction, knowledge-gap closure, targeted exam preparation, structured learning techniques, and motivation through success — and is staffed by vetted tutors screened for both academic and pedagogical fit. The business is owned by two managing partners (Esther Lippert and Fabian Reuter) and operates without external venture or institutional capital.

The company's commercial model is direct-to-consumer, selling subscription-based tutoring to parents of K-13 students at a starting price of €8.18 per 45-minute school hour (with minimum 12-month contracts and typical enrollment of 4 hours/week), paid monthly. Customer acquisition flows through local branch presence, SEO and the Lernhilfe-Magazin content blog, word-of-mouth referrals (a stated 97% recommendation rate), and free trial sessions (4 free lessons for new customers). Beyond core recurring tutoring, the company monetizes specialized product lines including MSA and Abitur exam preparation, holiday courses (including a free summer course tied to 6-month commitments), elementary school foundation support (Grundschulförderung), and a facilitation service for government-subsidized tutoring under the Bildungspaket program. Self-reported scale metrics include 2,000+ students served annually, a 97% satisfaction rate, and an aggregate 4.49/5 star rating across 3,363 third-party reviews on KennstDuEinen.de. Pricing is publicly listed, contracts auto-renew monthly, and the company is GDPR-compliant with a named data protection officer. The firm operates as a bootstrapped OHG (general partnership) under two partners, with no disclosed revenue or financial statements, no patents or external funding, and no mobile app or disclosed proprietary technology stack beyond the website and online tutoring delivery layer.

Name

Die Lernhilfe

Legal name

Die Lernhilfe OHG

Website

https://dielernhilfe.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1974

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Die Lernhilfe, founded 1974 and headquartered in Maintal, Germany, is a privately held OHG tutoring institute operating 23 branches across the Rhein-Main-Gebiet plus online tutoring, serving roughly 2,000 K-13 students annually with subscription-based, small-group instruction anchored on its proprietary 5-Säulen-Modell.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Tutoring Services

NAICS

Educational Support Services (61171), Exam Preparation and Tutoring (611691)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Academic Tutoring Services (Subject-Specific & General) (EDAJALAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

K–12 Core Curriculum Small-Group Tutoring Centers (Math/ELA/Science/Social Studies) (EDANAHAA), Literacy & Numeracy Intervention (Reading/Math Support) (EDAJALAD), Live Online Language Tutoring & Small-Group Classes (EDAMAFAD), Homework Help & Study Skills Coaching (EDAJALAB)

Keywords

• Tutoring services
• After-school education
• Exam preparation
• Academic learning support
• K-12 supplemental education

Headquarters

HQ city

Griesheim

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices15 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Tutoring Services: Die Lernhilfe generates revenue through tutoring services provided to students. Services include individual tutoring and small group tutoring (3-4 students average). The company offers subscription-based tutoring with contract durations typically of 12 months minimum. Pricing is structured per school hour (45 minutes) with tiered pricing based on weekly hours and contract terms. Additional revenue streams include specialized courses (exam preparation, holiday courses) and summer programs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Die Lernhilfe provides recurring individual and small-group tutoring (3-4 students average) for students in grades 1-13 across all major school subjects, delivered through 23 in-person branch locations across the Rhein-Main-Gebiet region and via live online tutoring. Services are backed by a proprietary 5-Säulen-Modell pedagogical framework and supplemented by specialized exam preparation (MSA, Abitur), elementary school support, holiday courses, and assistance obtaining state-funded Bildungsgutschein tutoring vouchers. Tutoring is sold on subscription contracts of at least 12 months, billed monthly per 45-minute school hour.

Product overview

Die Lernhilfe is a tutoring institute operating a platform-plus-branches model, combining in-person tutoring at 23 physical locations across the Rhein-Main-Gebiet (Nachhilfe vor Ort) with live online delivery (Online-Nachhilfe). Its service portfolio spans individual subject tutoring (Mathematik, Deutsch, Englisch, and 7 additional subjects), the foundational 5-Säulen-Modell pedagogical framework, exam preparation courses for MSA and Abitur, elementary school support (Grundschulförderung), and seasonal holiday courses. All tutoring is delivered in small groups (3–4 students average) or one-on-one by qualified teachers. The institute also provides a government subsidy facilitation service (Bildungsgutschein) to widen access. The offering is positioned as a premium yet affordable alternative to private tutors, starting at €8.18 per school hour.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Nachhilfe vor Ort (In-Person Tutoring) In-person tutoring sessions held at 23 physical branch locations across the Rhein-Main-Gebiet region (including 9 locations in Frankfurt, plus Mainz, Darmstadt, Wiesbaden, Offenbach, Hanau, Aschaffenburg and surroundings). Delivered in small groups (3-4 students average) or one-on-one, covering all subjects and school types for grades 1-13.
• Online-Nachhilfe (Online Tutoring) Live online tutoring sessions delivered remotely, offering the same curriculum and subject coverage as in-person sessions. Flexible delivery via digital platform, available to students who prefer remote learning or live outside the service area.
• Grundschulförderung (Elementary School Support) Specialized tutoring and learning support programs designed for elementary school (Grundschule) students, focusing on foundational skills in reading, writing, and arithmetic to build a strong base for academic success.
• MSA Vorbereitung (MSA Exam Preparation) Targeted exam preparation course for the Mittlerer Schulabschluss (intermediate secondary school leaving certificate), focusing on relevant subject content and test-taking strategies.
• Sicher durchs Abi (Abitur Preparation) Comprehensive Abitur (German university entrance examination) preparation course designed to help students review content, practice exam techniques, and build confidence ahead of their final exams.
• Ferienkurse (Holiday Courses) Intensive tutoring courses offered during school holiday periods, including summer holidays, allowing students to review material, close gaps, or get ahead for the upcoming school year. A free summer holiday course (12 school hours / 6 x 90 minutes in a small group) is available for students who register for a minimum 6-month subscription.
• Bildungsgutschein (Education Voucher Service) Assistance service helping families apply for government-funded tutoring through the Bildungspaket (Education and Participation Package). Covers tutoring costs for eligible families receiving state benefits such as Bürgergeld, unemployment benefits, social assistance, or housing allowance, upon school confirmation of need.

Quantifiable outcome

• 97% satisfaction rate - students rate tutoring as 'very good' or 'good'
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Emerging players

• SimpleClub: German learning platform with video-based explainers, exercises, and tutoring for school subjects — adjacent competitor targeting the same K-12 student audience with a primarily self-serve, lower-priced model that can substitute for paid tutoring hours.
• Easy-Tutor: Germany-focused online tutoring platform connecting students with tutors for academic subjects — directly competitive with Die Lernhilfe's online tutoring offering, with no physical locations but strong digital acquisition.
• Tutorat.de: German online tutoring marketplace offering 1:1 and group tutoring across K-12 subjects — comparable to Die Lernhilfe on subject coverage and target customers, operating as a digital-first alternative without physical branches.

Broad incumbents

• GoStudent: Vienna-headquartered, venture-backed online tutoring platform operating across Europe with significant presence in Germany — competes with Die Lernhilfe's online channel and increasingly for in-person customers, with a much larger digital brand and marketing budget.
• Sofatutor: Established German video-based learning platform offering tutoring-style content, exercises, and live tutoring for K-12 students — comparable audience and subject coverage to Die Lernhilfe, with a much larger digital subscriber base.

Direct peers

• ABACUS Nachhilfe: German tutoring franchise offering individual and small-group tutoring for students, including state-subsidized Bildungspaket processing — competes with Die Lernhilfe on regional branch model, K-12 academic tutoring, and government voucher facilitation.
• Schülerhilfe: Germany's largest tutoring chain with a nationwide network of physical branches offering in-person and online tutoring for K-12 students — directly competes with Die Lernhilfe on the same core product (Nachhilfe in small groups and 1:1), same target customers, and same subscription model, but at national scale.
• Studienkreis: Major German tutoring provider operating a multi-branch institute model with in-person and online tutoring for school students across Germany — directly comparable to Die Lernhilfe's physical institute + online tutoring mix and K-12 focus.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Compliance1 record

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Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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