IGS Delmenhorst

What IGS Delmenhorst does

IGS Delmenhorst (Integrierte Gesamtschule Delmenhorst) is a publicly funded comprehensive secondary school located at Pestalozziweg 88, 27749 Delmenhorst, Lower Saxony, Germany, operated under the administration of Land Niedersachsen. Founded in 1994 and now in its fourth decade of operation, the school serves students across Jahrgänge 5 through 13, delivering an inclusive curriculum that culminates in three possible qualifications: Hauptschulabschluss, Realschulabschluss, and Abitur. Its pedagogical core is the proprietary FiT-Konzept (Fächerübergreifendes, individualisiertes und themenorientiertes Lernen) — a cross-subject, individualized, theme-based learning architecture that allows heterogeneous student cohorts to pursue topics at their own pace. The school supplements this with natural-science profile tracks, AWT (Arbeitsgemeinschaften, Wirtschaft, Technik) and vocational orientation modules, and a broad extracurricular portfolio including debate (Jugend debattiert), environmental projects, school medical service, podcast production, and recurring international exchanges with Greece, Denmark, France, Italy, and Spain.

The school's technology stack is conventional and pedagogy-focused: TI-84 Plus graphing calculators, GeoGebra geometry software, and Euklid for mathematics instruction; eTwinning digital platforms for cross-border school collaboration; and a WordPress CMS hosting the school's primary web presence. It operates a Mensa (cafeteria) supplied by Firma Leckerbiss and Hofgemeinschaft Grummersort, a podcast ('The 1st One' on Podigee), an Instagram channel (@igs_delmenhorst_official), and a Delmenhorst-wide Model United Nations initiative (DELMUN) jointly run with Max-Planck-Gymnasium and BBS 1. Teaching staff is 11–50 individuals, led by principal Heiko Weber (appointed February 1, 2024) and deputy principal Johannes Prost-Ullmann, with department heads across Mathematics, Natural Sciences, Foreign Languages, Sports, and Ganztag (all-day programs).

IGS Delmenhorst is not a commercial enterprise and generates no market-disclosed revenue; it is funded through the public education budget of Land Niedersachsen, with ancillary income from Mensa meal fees (€4.15 per meal for 2022/23, billed monthly). Its customer base is local — students and families residing in the Delmenhorst catchment area — enrolled through direct municipal registration in April each year. The school's recent strategic activity (2024–2026) has centered on leadership transition, curriculum enrichment (padel sports, DELMUN, eTwinning), and recognition through regional and national awards (Preis für Klima- und Umweltschutz 2020; Sonderpreis der Bundesumweltstiftung 2021; Jugend debattiert regional winner 2025), rather than commercial expansion or financial scaling.

Name

IGS Delmenhorst

Legal name

igs Delmenhorst

Website

https://igs-delmenhorst.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1994

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

IGS Delmenhorst is a publicly funded integrated comprehensive school in Delmenhorst, Lower Saxony, operated by Land Niedersachsen and serving students in grades 5–13 toward Hauptschulabschluss, Realschulabschluss, and Abitur via its proprietary FiT-Konzept.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Secondary Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Elementary and Secondary Schools (61111)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYEDAAABAA

GED/HiSET Preparation & Instruction

Education/Adult & Continuing Education/Adult Secondary Education (ASE) / High School Equivalency (GED/HiSET)

SECONDARYEDAAABAL

Tutoring, Study Skills & Learning Strategies for ASE

Education/Adult & Continuing Education/Adult Secondary Education (ASE) / High School Equivalency (GED/HiSET)

SECONDARYEDAAABAO

Curriculum, Instructional Materials & Practice Testing for GED/HiSET

Education/Adult & Continuing Education/Adult Secondary Education (ASE) / High School Equivalency (GED/HiSET)

Keywords

• Secondary education
• Comprehensive schooling
• Abitur preparation
• Vocational orientation
• Inclusive education

Headquarters

HQ city

Delmenhorst

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Others

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

IGS Delmenhorst is a public integrated comprehensive school (Integrierte Gesamtschule) delivering inclusive secondary education to students in grades 5–13 in Delmenhorst, Lower Saxony. The school provides instruction leading to Hauptschulabschluss, Realschulabschluss, and Abitur qualifications, anchored by its FiT-Konzept pedagogy of cross-subject, individualized, theme-oriented learning, alongside vocational orientation, international exchanges, extracurricular activities, and a paid cafeteria service.

Product overview

IGS Delmenhorst is an Integrierte Gesamtschule (integrated comprehensive school) in Delmenhorst, Lower Saxony, Germany. The school provides educational services across Sekundarstufe I (years 5-10) and Sekundarstufe II / gymnasiale Oberstufe (years 11-13), encompassing a range of subject departments (Fachbereiche), extracurricular activities (AGs), the FiT-Konzept (fächerübergreifendes, individualisiertes und themenorientiertes Lernen), career orientation programs, exchange programs, and catering services via its Mensa. The school operates as a single unified educational institution rather than a platform with separate product modules; the named offerings below represent the school's main educational and support service components.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• The 1st One (IGS Schoolcast): The school's official podcast, a student-led podcast bringing news and interesting content from school life. Available on Spotify, Apple Podcast, and other platforms.
• FiT-Konzept

Products and services

• IGS Delmenhorst Educational Services (Secondary Education, Grades 5–13) Comprehensive secondary education for students in grades 5–13, encompassing Sekundarstufe I and II/gymnasiale Oberstufe, leading to Hauptschulabschluss, Realschulabschluss, and Abitur qualifications. Includes subject-specific instruction (Natural Sciences, German, Mathematics, Sports, Foreign Languages, AWT, Religion), vocational orientation, and the FiT-Konzept pedagogical approach.
• Mensa / Schlemmertempel Cafeteria Meal Service Paid cafeteria meal service operating at the school, with all dishes consisting of organically controlled produce. Operates the 'Schlemmertempel' cafeteria with meal delivery and service, priced at €4.15 per meal in the 2022/23 school year, billed in monthly installments.

Quantifiable outcome

• Student success in regional and national competitions (e.g., regional winner in 'Jugend debattiert' 2025, participation in Bundesumweltwettbewerb)
• +1 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Vamos-Padelhalle DelmenhorstminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 March 2026New cooperation for padel sports in school physical education. The partnership creates new movement offerings in school sports including courses in upper secondary and excursions for secondary level I, enriching physical education with practical, varied, and motivating activities.
• Firma LeckerbisscoreOthersCatering company providing freshly prepared meals for the school Mensa since 2016. All dishes consist of organically controlled produce. Operates the 'Schlemmertempel' cafeteria and provides meal delivery and service.
• Hofgemeinschaft GrummersortminorOthersRegional farm cooperative delivering fresh produce for the EU school program. Weekly deliveries of fruits and vegetables to support healthy eating habits among students.
• Max-Planck-Gymnasium DelmenhorstcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKey partner in the DELMUN (Delmenhorst Model United Nations) project, a joint simulation of the United Nations. Both schools collaborate with BBS 1 on this schulübergreifend (cross-school) initiative involving 100 delegates.
• BBS 1 DelmenhorstcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner school in the DELMUN project alongside IGS Delmenhorst and Max-Planck-Gymnasium, bringing together students from three Delmenhorst schools for UN simulation.
• Schools in Ptolemaida, Westmakedonien (Greece)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnual student exchange program with Greek students focusing on remembering Nazi crimes in Greece and promoting tolerance. In 2025, 15 students hosted Greek guests, with ongoing friendships formed from each exchange group.
• Partner Schools in France, Italy, and SpainStrategic or Co-development PartnerEuropean eTwinning project 'Synästhetisches Europa' connected German students with approximately 50 students from partner schools, creating collaborative artistic installations and digital postcards connecting sensory experiences across cultures.
• Kreishandwerkerschaft Delmenhorst/Oldenburger LandminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCooperative partnership for the 'Azubireise' vocational orientation project, providing students in grade 9 with company visits to various craft businesses in Delmenhorst, Ganderkesee, and Wildeshausen.
• RUZ Hollen (Umweltbildungseinrichtung)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNature and environmental education center providing extracurricular learning experiences for students in the Wald (forest) and Ernährung (nutrition) elective courses.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves1 record

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Helene-Lange-Schule Wiesbaden: One of the largest and most established Integrierte Gesamtschulen in Germany, serving grades 5-13 with comprehensive secondary education. Comparable in mission and structure to IGS Delmenhorst as a flagship IGS model.
• Max-Planck-Gymnasium Delmenhorst: Direct peer in the same city of Delmenhorst, partnering with IGS Delmenhorst on the DELMUN Model UN conference. Serves similar secondary-age students with a different school-type model (Gymnasium), competing for the same enrollment pool.
• IGS Mühlenberg Hannover: Lower Saxony-based Integrierte Gesamtschule operating in the same state education system. Similar comprehensive K-12 structure serving diverse learners across grades 5-13.
• BBS 1 Delmenhorst: Berufsbildende Schule (vocational school) in Delmenhorst that is a partner in the DELMUN project. Competes for post-secondary-track students while collaborating on civic education initiatives.

Others

• Schulen ans Netz e.V. German educational initiative supporting digital learning in schools. Relevant as an enabling organization for IGS Delmenhorst's digital pedagogical tools and platforms.
• European Schoolnet (eTwinning): Network organization supporting cross-border school collaborations like the 'Synästhetisches Europa' project IGS Delmenhorst participates in. Enables international exchange programs that IGS Delmenhorst leverages.

Regional players

• Kurt-Schumacher-Schule Hannover: Integrierte Gesamtschule in Lower Saxony, operating under the same state education framework. Comparable in target students (grades 5-13) and inclusive education approach.
• Carl-Humboldt-Gymnasium Bremen: Regional Gymnasium in northern Germany that competes with IGS-type schools for academically-oriented students in the greater Bremen/Delmenhorst corridor.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks4 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Instagraminstagram.com/igs_delmenhorst_official
• Facebookfacebook.com/profile.php
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/igs-delmenhorst

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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