Gymnasium Leopoldinum

What Gymnasium Leopoldinum does

Gymnasium Leopoldinum is a public German secondary school (Gymnasium) located at Michaeligasse 15, 94032 Passau, Bavaria, Germany, serving students in Klasse 5 through Q12 (typically aged 10–19) and preparing them for the Abitur university entrance qualification. The institution is operated as an öffentliche Schule (public school) by the City of Passau (Stadt Passau) as its Schulträger, and is led by Oberstudiendirektor Dr. Konrad Wieland as Schulleiter. It is a government institution with no tuition fees and operates under the motto "Schule zum Leben." Programmatic breadth spans academic tracks (Ausbildungsrichtungen), MINT (STEM) offerings with competition-based talent development, music education (Big Band, Orchester I & II, Chamber Orchestra, Choir, annual Hofserenade, Kammerkonzert, Weihnachtskonzert), sports programs (tennis, table tennis, mountain biking, swimming, climbing, soccer, Sommersportwoche, Wintersportwoche), Begabtenförderung (talent development), Bildung für Nachhaltige Entwicklung (BNE / sustainability education), Berufsorientierung (career orientation), and Offene Ganztagsschule (supervised all-day care).

The school's underlying technology footprint is modest and consumer-grade: the institutional website runs on WordPress CMS (leopoldinum-passau.de), with Vimeo integration for event video content and a dedicated Eltern-Portal (leopagym.eltern-portal.org) for parent–school communication. The site carries GDPR (DSGVO) compliance documentation, HTTPS encryption, and a named Datenschutzbeauftragter (Guntram Müßig). There are no proprietary software products, no API, no SDK, and no native mobile app. Recognition milestones include the 2021 eTwinning-Qualitätssiegel, repeated Niederbayerischer Meister tennis titles (2025 and 2026), a 2025 Bundessieger in school wrestling, a 2026 Deutsche Tennis-Meisterin (U15) title, and Top-50 Bavarian placement in the Landeswettbewerb Alte Sprachen (Latin).

The business model is non-commercial: as a public school, the institution is funded through government education budgets administered by the City of Passau. There are no tuition fees; nominal charges may apply for extracurricular materials, Mensa (cafeteria), or specific activity fees. Distribution is direct enrollment via the Bavarian school system subject to residential catchment, with the school serving students from Passau and the surrounding Lower Bavarian (Niederbayern) region; competitive sports participation reaches Niederbayern district finals and occasional national level. Marketing is limited primarily to the school's website, the parent portal, and earned regional media coverage of championships and academic achievements.

Name

Gymnasium Leopoldinum

Legal name

Gymnasium Leopoldinum

Website

https://leopoldinum-passau.de

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Gymnasium Leopoldinum is a public Bavarian Gymnasium in Passau, Germany, operated by the City of Passau, providing tuition-free secondary education to students in Klasse 5 through Q12 and preparing them for the Abitur. It offers MINT, music, sports, talent development, and Erasmus+ exchange programs to local and regional students.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Secondary Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Educational Services (61)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Classical Education K–12 Schools (EDAJABAF)

Keywords

• Secondary education
• Gymnasium school
• Abitur preparation
• School sports programs
• School music program

Headquarters

HQ city

Passau

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Public Education Funding: As a public school (öffentliche Schule), the Gymnasium Leopoldinum is funded by government (Stadt Passau as the Schulträger). No tuition fees are charged for students.

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Gymnasium Leopoldinum is a public secondary school (Gymnasium) providing tuition-free academic education from Klasse 5 through Q12, culminating in the Abitur university entrance qualification. The school supplements its core academic curriculum with specialized programs in music (Big Band, orchestras, choir), STEM (MINT), competitive sports, talent development, sustainability education, career orientation, and international student exchange through Erasmus+.

Product overview

Gymnasium Leopoldinum is a public secondary school (Gymnasium) in Passau, Germany, providing general education from grades 5-12. The school offers a comprehensive educational program through its main website (leopoldinum-passau.de), which serves as the primary digital platform for school information, news, and communications. The institution features specialized programs including MINT (STEM) offerings, music education (with ensembles such as Big Band, Orchestra, Chamber Orchestra, and Choir), sports programs, and talent development initiatives. The school operates under the motto 'Schule zum Leben' (School for Life) and maintains partnerships including Erasmus+ for international student exchanges.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Offene Ganztagsschule (Extended Day Program) Supervised after-school care program providing extended day activities and academic support beyond regular class hours for enrolled students.
• MINT-Programm (STEM Program) STEM-focused educational offerings in mathematics, computer science, and natural sciences with specialized courses and competitions for gifted students.
• Musisches Programm (Music Program) Music and arts education program featuring Big Band, Orchestra I & II, Chamber Orchestra, Choir, and annual concerts including Hofserenade, Kammerkonzert, and Weihnachtskonzert.
• Sportliches Programm (Sports Program) Athletic programs including tennis, table tennis, mountain biking, swimming, climbing, and soccer, with annual Sommersportwoche and Wintersportwoche events and competitive teams in regional and national championships.
• Erasmus+ International Exchange Program EU-funded student mobility and cross-cultural learning program enabling international practicum placements and cultural exchange, including partnerships such as Carvoeiro Cat Charity in Portugal.
• Begabtenförderung (Talent Development Program) Program supporting development of gifted and high-achieving students through specialized courses, competitions, and enrichment activities.
• Bildung für Nachhaltige Entwicklung (BNE) Education for sustainable development program covering environmental, social, and sustainability topics integrated across the curriculum.
• Berufsorientierung (Career Orientation) Career orientation and university preparation program helping students navigate post-Abitur educational and career pathways.

Quantifiable outcome

• Student won German Championship in school wrestling (Bundeswettbewerb Schulringen) in female youth category
• +4 more outcomes

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

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Integration2 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Erasmus+ ProgrammecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026EU-funded international exchange program supporting student mobility and cross-cultural learning. Four students (Amelie Opitz, Emely Weißig, Isabel Dirndorfer, Jana Dunkel) from the Absolvia 2026 participated in a work experience placement at Carvoeiro Cat Charity in Portugal through Erasmus+ funding.
• Björn Steiger StiftungminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024German charitable foundation focused on improving emergency medical response. Donated a defibrillator (Defi) to the school and provided twelve training manikins for first aid education. The defibrillator is installed centrally on the first floor near the teachers' room.
• Burg Röthelstein in AdmontminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023Austrian castle venue used for school music rehearsal retreats. Students and teachers from the choir and orchestra traveled there for intensive practice sessions before major concerts, enjoying hiking and excellent meals during the corona-related break.
• Lions Club PassauminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2022Local chapter of the international Lions Club service organization. Donated €2,000 for the purchase of new instruments for the school's Big Band. The school performs at Lions Club events, such as the benefit concert in the Dreiländerhalle.
• Deutsch-Französisches Jugendwerk (DFJW) / Institut FrançaisminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2022Franco-German youth organization facilitating cultural exchange between Germany and France. Coordinates the FranceMobil program, which sent young French language instructors to visit schools. The 7th grade and a 9th grade class at Leopoldinum participated in FranceMobil activities.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Mozart-Gymnasium Würzburg: Public Bavarian Gymnasium with notable music and arts emphasis that parallels Leopoldinum's strong music tradition (multiple orchestras, big band, choir). Same Gymnasium educational model and Bavarian public-school funding.
• Theresien-Gymnasium Ansbach: Public Bavarian Gymnasium with similar academic and extracurricular offerings including music ensembles and sports programs. Comparable public funding model and educational profile.
• Adalbert-Stifter-Gymnasium Passau: Public Gymnasium located in the same city of Passau, competing for the same local student catchment. Directly comparable in academic track, extracurricular offerings, and regional recognition within the Bayerischer Landesschulverband.
• Hans-Leinberger Gymnasium Landshut: Public Bavarian Gymnasium in Landshut that directly competed with Leopoldinum in the Lower Bavarian tennis championship (Bezirksfinale Mädchengarde WK II) and was defeated by the Leopoldinum team. Same educational model (Gymnasium), regional peer with overlapping extracurricular athletics profile.
• Peutinger-Gymnasium Augsburg: Established Bavarian Gymnasium in Augsburg with comparable academic track and extracurricular programs. Comparable size, public funding model, and competition footprint within the Bavarian Gymnasium network.

Emerging players

• Sportgymnasium Schwerin: Public sports-focused secondary school in Germany that competes with Bavarian Gymnasiums in national school championships. Comparable in producing competitive-athlete students and operating within a public-school framework.
• Eliteschule des Sports Frankfurt (Oder): Elite sports school in Brandenburg that was defeated by Leopoldinum student Marissa in the German school wrestling championship final. Comparable in hosting competitive sports at the highest school level, though with a more specialized elite-athlete focus.

Regional players

• Staatliches Gymnasium Burghausen: Public Gymnasium in nearby Upper Bavaria, serving a comparable student demographic from a smaller Bavarian city. Comparable structure, funding model, and extracurricular breadth, useful as a regional comparable for enrollment and program scale.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/102793976423740
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/gymnasium-leopoldinum

Compliance2 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

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