Grammar Schools In Ellental

What Grammar Schools In Ellental does

Gymnasien im Ellental is a public, state-operated secondary school institution founded in 1557 and located in Bietigheim-Bissingen, Baden-Württemberg, Germany. The institution comprises two separate gymnasiums (Gymnasium I and Gymnasium II im Ellental) administered by the Land Baden-Württemberg through the Ministerium für Kultus, Jugend und Sport, and serves students in classes 5 through J2 (ages ~10-19) preparing for the Abitur (university entrance qualification). Core offerings include the standard gymnasium curriculum, MINT/STEM programs (Schüler-Ingenieur-Akademie, IMP profile, Schülerforschungswoche, COACHING4FUTURE), arts programs (Musical-AG, Theater-AG, multiple orchestras and choirs), career orientation (StBO, BOGY/BEST), bilingual tracks, and dedicated program lines in gifted education (Begabtenförderung) and international exchange (Erasmus+ with Spain and France).

Digital infrastructure includes the IServ Schulplattform school platform, the WebUntis scheduling system, and a school-wide tablet program initiated through the tabletBW pilot and accelerated by a 50-tablet donation from Porsche Engineering Services in July 2020. The "Ellental digital" umbrella covers media literacy, AI tools in education, 3D/VR/Makerspace, and computer science instruction. The school holds active certifications including MINT-freundliche Schule (most recently renewed 2025), Digitale Schule, BoriS Berufswahl-Siegel (2019), DKMS-Siegel, Fahrradfreundliche Schule, and Schule ohne Rassismus – Schule mit Courage.

The business model is non-commercial: as a public state institution, the school charges no tuition and is funded by the state of Baden-Württemberg, supplemented by limited Förderverein support and partner grants. Leadership is split across Nicole Stockmann (Schulleiterin, Gymnasium I, appointed 2019), Matthias Helmle (Stellvertretender Schulleiter, Gymnasium I), Lutz Kretschmer (Schulleiter, Gymnasium II), and Ingo Kretschmer / Ingo Knesch (Schulleiter, Gymnasium II, also MINT-Abteilungsleiter), with additional departmental heads covering digitalization, career orientation, and program lines. Customer concentration risk effectively does not apply in the commercial sense; the customer base is the catchment-area families of Bietigheim-Bissingen and the broader Ludwigsburg district, enrolled through a standard state-coordinated registration process.

Name

Grammar Schools In Ellental

Legal name

Land Baden-Württemberg, vertreten durch das Ministerium für Kultus, Jugend und Sport Baden-Württemberg, vertreten durch Gymnasium I im Ellental und Gymnasium II im Ellental

Website

https://ellentalgymnasien.de

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Gymnasien im Ellental is a public, state-operated dual-gymnasium institution (Gymnasium I and Gymnasium II) in Bietigheim-Bissingen, Baden-Württemberg, Germany, serving students from class 5 through Abitur with MINT, arts, digital learning, international exchange, and career orientation programs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Secondary Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), All Other Schools and Instruction (61169)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Honors & Advanced Coursework Tutoring (non-AP/IB) (EDANAKAD)

akta.pro secondary industry

Subject-Specific Short Courses & Academies (e.g., STEM, Business, Arts) (EDAIAIAC)

Keywords

• Secondary education
• Gymnasium schooling
• STEM education
• Arts and music programs
• International student exchange

Headquarters

HQ city

Bietigheim-bissingen

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

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

The Gymnasien im Ellental is a public dual-gymnasium institution in Bietigheim-Bissingen, Germany, offering university-preparatory secondary education (Abitur) to students in grades 5–13. It delivers standard academic curricula alongside specialized programs including MINT (STEM) education, digital and tablet-based learning, music, theater, sports, career orientation, and international exchange through Erasmus+ partnerships.

Product overview

Gymnasien im Ellental operates as a dual-gymnasium institution (Gymnasium I and Gymnasium II) in Bietigheim-Bissingen, Germany, offering a comprehensive educational program. The school provides standard gymnasium academics alongside specialized programs including MINT (STEM), music (musical productions, orchestras, bands, choirs), theater arts, and international exchanges. Digital education is delivered through the 'Ellental digital' program featuring IServ and WebUntis platforms. The school runs student-led initiatives like FREIRAUM (innovation projects) and SMV (student council), complemented by environmental education through the school garden program and sports partnerships with local Bundesliga teams.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• SMV (Schüler mit Verantwortung): Student organization for student representation and school activities
• Musical-AG
• Theater-AG
• FREIRAUM
• Team N
• Ellental Live

Products and services

• Ellental digital Digital education program covering media literacy, tablet-based learning, AI tools, 3D/VR/makerspace, computer science, and school platform (IServ) and timetable management (WebUntis) for enrolled students.
• MINT-Aktivitäten und Angebote (STEM Activities and Offerings) Science, technology, engineering, and mathematics program including research weeks, the student engineering academy (Schüler-Ingenieur-Akademie), and COACHING4FUTURE workshops for career orientation.
• Musical-AG Musical theater production program for grades 5–7 where students learn singing, acting, and performance skills, producing annual stage shows.
• Theater-AG Theater arts program for grades 8–J1 offering acting, directing, and stage design experiences with annual performances.
• Musik-AGs (Music Programs) Multiple music ensembles including Unterstufenchor (grades 5–7), Chor (grades 7–J2), Unterstufenorchester, Orchester-AG, and U15 Big Band.
• Studien- und Berufsorientierung (StBO) Career and university orientation program helping students prepare for post-secondary choices through BOGY internships and BEST training, in partnership with Bundesagentur für Arbeit and IHK.
• Internationale Begegnung (International Exchange) Student exchange programs including Erasmus+ partnerships with CEIP San Fernando (Spain) and Collège du Fort (France), and exchanges with Hungary and partner cities Chivasso (Italy) and Sucy-en-Brie (France).
• Schulgarten (School Garden) Nature and environmental education program including a 10-are garden with pond, berry garden, stone wall habitat, and flowering areas managed by the Nature-AG.
• Kooperation Schule + Sport Sports cooperation program with local Bundesliga teams SG BBM Bietigheim-Bissingen (handball) and Steelers (ice hockey) to support young elite athletes in balancing school and intensive training.
• Begabtenförderung (Gifted Student Programs) Talent development program with working groups, upper-secondary offerings, and competitions for academically gifted students, supported by the Vector Stiftung.

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

25 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Erasmus+ Partners (CEIP San Fernando, Aranjuez / Collège du Fort, Sucy-en-Brie)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025European Union funded exchange program with Spanish and French partner schools for international cultural and educational exchange involving 6th grade students.
• Porsche Engineering Services GmbHminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 July 2020Porsche subsidiary providing technical education support and donated tablets for student e-learning during pandemic.
• IHK Region Stuttgart (Bezirkskammer Ludwigsburg)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 10 March 2020200th educational partner of IHK Ludwigsburg. Partnership includes IHK-Couch on tour, information evenings for parents and students, and Ausbildungsbotschafter (training ambassadors) program.
• SG BBM Bietigheim-Bissingen (Handball)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 29 November 2019Bundesliga handball club partnership through 'Schule + Sport' initiative enabling elite athletes to attend school while training intensively.
• SC Bietigheim-Bissingen Steelers (Eishockey)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 29 November 2019Ice hockey club partnership through 'Schule + Sport' initiative supporting young elite athletes' education.
• Bundesagentur für Arbeit (Agentur für Ludwigsburg)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCareer guidance and employment information services for students through the Federal Employment Agency, providing Berufsinformationsabend (career information evenings) and study orientation support.
• Baden-Württembergische Bank (BW-Bank)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducational partnership providing financial education and career orientation support for students.
• Bildung und berufliche Qualifizierung (BBQ)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerVocational training and qualification support services for student career development.
• Das Netz – Jugendförderung Bietigheim-BissingencoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerYouth welfare and social work support including Schulsozialarbeit (school social work) services provided at the school.
• e-fellows.netminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerScholarship and educational information platform partnership providing resources for gifted students.
• ElringKlinger KunststofftechnikminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal industrial partner providing insights into plastics technology careers and potential sponsorship.
• Handwerkskammer Region StuttgartcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerChamber of Crafts providing vocational training information and craft industry career orientation.
• Hochschule PforzheimcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUniversity partnership for study orientation with professors delivering lectures at career information evenings.
• Kreissparkasse LudwigsburgminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal savings bank partnership supporting educational initiatives and school events.
• Landesamt für Geoinformation und Landentwicklung Baden-WürttembergminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerState office providing geographic and land development educational content for geography curriculum.
• Musikschule im Schloss Bietigheim-BissingencoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMusic school partnership enabling joint concerts and collaborative musical performances with the school's orchestra.
• Omnibusverkehr Spillmann GmbHminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal bus company providing transportation services and potentially career insights into transportation industry.
• Otto Rombach BüchereicoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPublic library partnership including seed library (Saatgutbibliothek) projects and joint literacy initiatives.
• Pädagogisch-Kulturelles Centrum (PKC) Ehemalige Synagoge FreudentalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducational-cultural center providing mandatory 9th grade Jewish history and Holocaust education programs.
• SüdwestmetallcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMetal industry employers' association supporting MINT education and hosting award ceremonies for MINT-freundliche Schule.
• Theater LindenhofminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional theater partnership providing cultural education and potential theater visits for students.
• ValeominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAutomotive technology company partnership providing industry insights and potential career orientation.
• Vector StiftungminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFoundation supporting educational initiatives and sustainability projects at the school.
• COACHING4FUTURE (Baden-Württemberg Stiftung / Südwestmetall / Bundesagentur für Arbeit)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMINT career orientation program bringing interactive workshops and robotics experiences to 7th grade students.
• Lernort für DemokratieminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDemocratic education partnership supporting citizenship and democratic values education.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Stiftung Louisenlund: Well-established German boarding school with comprehensive K-12 program and international orientation. While fee-based and private rather than state-funded, it serves a similar academically-oriented German student demographic with comparable program offerings.
• Phorms Education: Private bilingual K-12 school operator with multiple campuses across Germany. While operating on a tuition-based private model rather than state-funded, Phorms offers comparable academic programs with bilingual instruction and represents a broader market incumbent.
• Schule Schloss Salem: One of Germany's most prestigious private boarding schools, offering K-12 education with rigorous academic programming and international focus. While operating on a fee-based private model, Salem represents a broader incumbent in the German secondary education market with comparable academic depth.

Direct peers

• Helmholtz-Gymnasium Heidelberg: Well-known public Gymnasium in Baden-Württemberg with strong MINT and digital education emphasis. Comparable in academic preparation track and state-funded operating model, though located in a different regional market.
• Kepler-Gymnasium Ulm: Public Gymnasium in Baden-Württemberg with STEM-focused curriculum and digital education initiatives. Operates under the same state education framework as Ellental and offers comparable university-preparatory programming.
• Friedrich-Schiller-Gymnasium Ludwigsburg: Public Gymnasium in the same Ludwigsburg district as Ellental, preparing students for the Abitur under the same Baden-Württemberg state education system. Comparable in scale, public funding model, and breadth of MINT/digital programs, competing directly for district students.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks4 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/smvellental
• Instagraminstagram.com/smv_ellental

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles14 records

Funding overview

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