Kurpfalz-Gymnasium Schriesheim

What Kurpfalz-Gymnasium Schriesheim does

Kurpfalz-Gymnasium Schriesheim (KGS) is a public secondary school (Gymnasium) in Schriesheim, Baden-Württemberg, Germany, founded in 1973 and currently serving approximately 800 students in grades 5-13 drawn from Schriesheim, Hirschberg, Dossenheim, Wilhelmsfeld, and Heiligkreuzsteinach. It operates within the Kurpfalz-Bildungszentrum, an integrated educational campus that also houses a primary school, a Realschule, the Stadtbibliothek (~30,000 media items), and the Musikschule Schriesheim (~700 students, 30 instructors). The school is led by Schulleiter Hans-Peter Kohl and offers two academic tracks: a language profile (English-Latin/French-Spanish) and a science profile (English-French/Latin-NwT), with a recognized MINT (STEM) emphasis.

The school's core product is academic preparation for the Abitur, supplemented by an extensive Arbeitsgemeinschaften program (orchestra, band, choir, theater, Fairtrade AG, robotics, cycling, environmental mentorship), free Hausaufgabenbetreuung for grades 5-6, Schulsozialarbeit, and structured Berufsorientierung (BOGY internships, BEAM seminar, MEIN MUTIGER WEG coaching). The technology stack is conventional educational software rather than proprietary: iPads for year 9 students under the Leitmedienwechsel initiative, with IServ for school administration, Moodle for learning management, and WebUntis for the online substitution plan. International exchange programs run with partner schools in France (Uzès, Brignais), England (Cambridge), and Spain (Pamplona, and a new 2025 Catalonia/Valls exchange).

As a public institution, KGS generates no commercial revenue. It is funded by the state of Baden-Württemberg and the supporting municipalities through the public education budget, with supplemental support from the Verein der Freunde booster association and corporate Bildungsparter relationships. No tuition is charged; the GTM motion is community-led, relying on the geographic catchment area, the annual Tag der offenen Tür (open house), regional press coverage, and partner-network listings (MINT Zukunft Schaffen, Fairtrade Schools, Schule ohne Rassismus). The school is currently undergoing a major building renovation (Sanierung), with the first construction phase nearing completion.

Name

Kurpfalz-Gymnasium Schriesheim

Legal name

Kurpfalz-Gymnasium Schriesheim

Website

https://kurpfalz-gymnasium-schriesheim.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1973

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Kurpfalz-Gymnasium Schriesheim is a public German Gymnasium founded in 1973 serving approximately 800 secondary students from Schriesheim and surrounding Baden-Württemberg municipalities, offering language and science profiles toward the Abitur.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Secondary Education (Public Gymnasium)

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110), Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public K–12 Combined Schools (EDAJAAAE)

akta.pro secondary industry

Public Magnet & Specialty Schools (STEM/Arts/IB/CTE) (EDAJAAAF)

Keywords

• Secondary education
• Gymnasium schooling
• STEM curriculum
• Language instruction
• Extracurricular activities

Headquarters

HQ city

Schriesheim

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Public School Funding: As a public Gymnasium in Baden-Württemberg, the school is funded by government (state and municipal) budgets. There are no commercial revenue streams. Some supplemental funding and support is provided through the Verein der Freunde (friends/booster association) and Bildungsparter partnerships.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Kurpfalz-Gymnasium Schriesheim is a public German Gymnasium (secondary school) founded in 1973 that delivers tuition-free secondary education to approximately 800 students in grades 5–13 across two parallel curricular profiles: a language profile (English–Latin/French–Spanish) and a science profile (English–French/Latin with NwT). Beyond classroom instruction, the school operates an integrated Musikschule (music school) serving ~700 learners, an on-site Stadtbibliothek, and a wide extracurricular AG program, and supports international student exchanges with partner schools in France, England, and Spain.

Product overview

Kurpfalz-Gymnasium Schriesheim is a German secondary school (Gymnasium) founded in 1973 with approximately 800 students. The school offers two main educational tracks: a linguistic profile (English-Latin/French-Spanish) and a science profile (English-French/Latin-NwT). The core educational offerings include the Sprachliches Profil and Naturwissenschaftliches Profil as parallel track options, supplemented by a comprehensive MINT (STEM) program. Beyond regular coursework, the school provides extensive extracurricular activities through Arbeitsgemeinschaften (clubs) including music ensembles, theater, robotics, and environmental programs. The Musikschule Schriesheim operates within the school center serving approximately 700 students with 30 instructors. The Stadtbibliothek provides library services with approximately 30,000 media items. Support services include free homework supervision (Hausaufgabenbetreuung) for grades 5-6 and school social work (Schulsozialarbeit). The school maintains international exchange programs with partner schools in France, England, and Spain. Digital learning is facilitated through iPads for 9th grade students and integrated platforms including IServ, Moodle, and WebUntis.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Sprachliches Profil (Language Profile track) Gymnasium language specialization track with English as the first foreign language and Latin or French as the second foreign language from class 6, with Spanish added from class 8. Designed for students aiming at Abitur (university entrance qualification) with a humanities/language emphasis.
• Naturwissenschaftliches Profil (NwT) (Science Profile track) Gymnasium science specialization track with English as the first foreign language, French or Latin as the second foreign language, and NwT (Naturwissenschaft und Technik) as the profile subject from class 8. Designed for students aiming at Abitur with an MINT (STEM) emphasis.
• MINT (STEM) Program School-wide STEM education program supporting the MINT-freundliche Schule certification and providing diverse MINT activities beyond regular coursework, including robotics and science competitions.
• Musikschule Schriesheim (Music School) Public music school housed at the Kurpfalz-Bildungszentrum with branches in Altenbach and Leutershausen, teaching approximately 700 students with 30 qualified instructors across various instrumental subjects and ensembles.
• Stadtbibliothek Schriesheim (City Library) Public city library located within the Kurpfalz-Bildungszentrum, offering free lending services to students and the community with approximately 30,000 media items, including a dedicated upper school collection covering all school subjects and Abitur preparation.
• Arbeitsgemeinschaften (After-school clubs / AGs) After-school extracurricular program with diverse clubs including orchestra, band, choir, Fairtrade AG, theater, robotics, cycling (Bike-AG), and environmental mentorship; intended for Gymnasium students.
• Hausaufgabenbetreuung (Free homework supervision) Free homework supervision service for students in grades 5–6 (with exceptions for grade 7), offered Monday to Thursday during periods 7–9, conducted by experienced older students; provided at the Gymnasium.
• Schulsozialarbeit (School social work) Dedicated school social work service supporting students with personal and social challenges, working in cooperation with class teacher hours and class council from class 5 through class 8.
• Berufsorientierung (Career orientation program) Structured career orientation program comprising BOGY internships, a Berufe-Forum with parent volunteers, the BEAM seminar course on entrepreneurship (in cooperation with SAP SE), and the MEIN MUTIGER WEG coaching seminar funded by the Hopp Foundation; targets students from grade 9 onward.
• Schüleraustauschprogramme (International student exchanges) International student exchange programs running annually with partner schools including Collège Lou Redounet (Uzès, France, since 1985), Collège Jean Zay (Brignais, France, since 1985), Chesterton Community College (Cambridge, England, since 1979), IES Mendillori (Pamplona, Spain, re-established 2023), and Institut Jaume Huguet (Valls, Catalonia, established 2025).
• Digitales Lernen (iPad Program for year 9) School-wide digital learning initiative in which all year 9 students use iPads as their primary learning device, representing a structured shift to digital learning media (Leitmedienwechsel); backed by IServ, Moodle, and WebUntis platforms.

Quantifiable outcome

• First place overall in Mathaisemarkt school relay race (2025)
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration7 records

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Institut Jaume Huguet, Valls (Katalonien, Spanien)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025New partnership established in 2025 with Institut Jaume Huguet in Valls, Catalonia. 12 students from grade 9 participated in the first exchange, with reciprocal visits planned. The exchange includes participation in local Castells (human tower) culture.
• IES Mendillori, Pamplona (Spanien)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023New partnership initiated in 2023 with IES Mendillori in Pamplona, Spain, re-established after pandemic interruption. First exchange took place March 2023 with return visit planned for April 2023. Students from grade 9 participated.
• Collège Lou Redounet, Uzès (Frankreich)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1985School partnership established in 1985 with Collège Lou Redounet in Uzès (partner municipality of Schriesheim). Annual student exchange takes place in grade 10, serving language deepening and intercultural learning.
• Collège Jean Zay, Brignais bei Lyon (Frankreich)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1985School partnership established in 1985 with Collège Jean Zay in Brignais (partner municipality of Hirschberg). Annual exchange in grade 8, with students intensively preparing in French class using the textbook 'A plus!' (set in Lyon).
• Chesterton Community College, Cambridge (England)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1979Friendship partnership since 1979 with Chesterton Community College in Cambridge. Annual cross-class student exchange with school visits, excursions, and reception at the town hall, indicating the partnership's high civic standing.
• Stadt Schriesheim & Gemeinde Hirschberg LeutershausencoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1978Musikschule Schriesheim was founded in 1978 as an association and is supported by the municipality of Schriesheim and the community of Hirschberg Leutershausen. It has been led by Olaf Weithäuser since 2015 and is a member of the 'Verband der Musikschulen' (VdM).
• Stadtbibliothek Schriesheim (City Library)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Stadtbibliothek Schriesheim is housed within the Kurpfalz-Bildungszentrum and offers free library services to students including a dedicated upper school collection with ~30,000 media items covering all school subjects, themed collections for teachers and students, and bibliographic instruction.
• BASF SE, LudwigshafenminorGTM or Marketing PartnerBASF opens its student laboratory to KGS chemistry courses. Chemistry Leistungskurs (advanced course) students conduct experiments on plastics (nylon synthesis, Plexiglas, slime, PU foam, styrofoam balls) and receive a factory tour. The school has visited BASF multiple times (including after COVID reopening).
• LAMY (Heidelberg)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerLAMY (writing instruments company headquartered in Heidelberg) sponsored a workshop for class representatives (Klassensprecher*innen) organized by 'Forever Day One', providing materials and funding. The resulting student artworks were to be exhibited at Kunstpalast Düsseldorf.
• SAP SE, WalldorfminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSAP (world market leader in business software) hosted the BEAM seminar course (BWL/Entrepreneurship) for a visit, providing hands-on experience with enterprise software, business simulations, and market economics activities. The BEAM course works on app development and product ideas.
• Hopp Foundation / MEIN MUTIGER WEGminorGTM or Marketing PartnerThe Hopp Foundation funds the 'MEIN MUTIGER WEG' career orientation seminar for KGS 10th graders, delivered by the startup coaching team. The program helps students develop decision-making criteria for career choice and build self-confidence.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• Hebel-Gymnasium Schwetzingen: Public Gymnasium in nearby Schwetzingen serving a comparable semi-urban catchment. Comparable in size and profile, and a relevant alternative for families in overlapping municipalities.
• St.-Raphael-Gymnasium Heidelberg: Catholic Gymnasium in Heidelberg with a similar size and language/MINT profile. Competes for faith-oriented and academically oriented families in the broader Rhein-Neckar secondary market.

Direct peers

• Feudenheim-Gymnasium Mannheim: Mannheim public Gymnasium with a comparable STEM/language profile and similar extracurricular emphasis (music, theater, MINT). Competes in the broader Rhein-Neckar secondary school market.
• Kurpfalz-Grundschule Schriesheim: Primary school within the same Kurpfalz-Bildungszentrum campus. Provides a direct feeder pipeline into the Gymnasium and shares parent community and municipal funding structures, making it the most directly comparable institutional peer.
• Karl-Friedrich-Gymnasium Mannheim: Major Mannheim public Gymnasium offering comparable academic and extracurricular breadth. Overlaps with KGS in the Rhein-Neckar parent market and competes for students seeking a MINT- or language-rich profile.
• Helmholtz-Gymnasium Heidelberg: Long-established, MINT-oriented public Gymnasium in nearby Heidelberg serving a similar upper-secondary profile (Gymnasium with strong STEM and language tracks). Directly competes for STEM-oriented students from the same regional labor and parent pool.
• Kurpfalz-Realschule Schriesheim: Sister school co-located within the Kurpfalz-Bildungszentrum in Schriesheim. Serves the same catchment families at the Realschule level, directly feeding into or competing with the Gymnasium for secondary-track enrollment.

Broad incumbents

• Max-Planck-Gymnasium München: Larger, nationally recognized MINT-zertifiziert Gymnasium in Munich. Not in the same geography but serves as a benchmark for a MINT-strong public Gymnasium profile that KGS aspires to in STEM reputation.
• Musikschule Schriesheim: Municipal music school (~700 students, 30 teachers) housed in the same Bildungszentrum. Operates as a complementary educational offering on the KGS campus, sharing facility, governance, and catchment footprint.

Others

• Stadtbibliothek Schriesheim: Municipal library co-located in the Kurpfalz-Bildungszentrum, providing ~30,000 media items and a dedicated upper-school collection supporting Abitur preparation. Acts as an enabling partner rather than a competitor.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/kurpfalz-gymnasium-schriesheim

Compliance5 records

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Profiles3 records

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