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Gymnasium Borbeck
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Gymnasium Borbeck
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gymnasiumborbeck.de
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Gymnasium Borbeck is a public German secondary school (Gymnasium) located in the Borbeck district of Essen, North Rhine-Westphalia, operating from two sites: the main building at Prinzenstraße 46 and a branch (Dépendance/Wüste) at Wüstenhöferstraße 85/87. The school serves students from Year 5 through the Abitur (approximately ages 10–19) across several hundred enrolled students, with a stable annual intake of 122 Year 5 students. It is led by principal Lars Schnor and employs a 12-person core staff, with a broader teaching faculty. The school is supported by the Lothar-Böning-Stiftung, a foundation established in 2004 that finances educational projects.

The school's educational program is organized around three pillars: MINT (STEM) education with a robotics club (Roboter AG), competition participation (zdi-Roboterwettbewerb 2026 winner), and partnerships with VDIni and zdi NRW; bilingual education (German-English) with preparation for Cambridge language certificates and CertiLingua/DELF certification; and international exchange programs with the USA (Atlanta), France, and the Netherlands. The school holds the 'MINT-freundliche Schule' designation and offers additional programs including Lions-Quest personal development, career guidance and work-experience placements, and a Drehtürprojekt enrichment track.

As a public German Gymnasium, Gymnasium Borbeck is funded by the state of North Rhine-Westphalia and provides tuition-free education; it has no commercial pricing model and no revenue-generating activities. Its go-to-market is effectively government-mandated enrollment for residents in its catchment area. Technology infrastructure is limited to school-wide iPad deployment and the state-mandated Logineo NRW learning management system. The institution has a documented history spanning 175+ years and is undergoing infrastructure modernization, with a new building wing and auditorium opened in June 2024.

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Gymnasium Borbeck is a publicly funded German Gymnasium in Essen serving several hundred secondary students through STEM-focused, bilingual, and international exchange programs, operating from two campuses under state governance.

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11–50
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HeadquartersEssen, Germany
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Serves global market

Offices2 records

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Keyword5 values
secondary education, gymnasium education, STEM education, bilingual instruction, Abitur preparation
Industry2 codes
1Interscholastic Athletics (Varsity/JV Teams)
CodeEDAJAJAAPrimaryYes
2Math Enrichment Curriculum, Workbooks & Question Banks
CodeEDAMAEAGPrimaryNo
NAICS code2 codes
  • Elementary and Secondary Schools611110
  • Sports and Recreation Instruction611620
Product category
Secondary Education
Marketing channels4 records

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No source-backed description available in the provided input. Gymnasium Borbeck is referenced as a German secondary school (Gymnasium), but no supporting source content with a resolvable source ID is present in the input to describe its core offerings in detail.

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  • Students regularly win robotics competitions (zdi-Roboterwettbewerb 2026)
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Gymnasium Borbeck is a German secondary school (Gymnasium) offering a comprehensive educational program centered around three main pillars: MINT (STEM) education with robotics and competitions, bilingual teaching with Cambridge and CertiLingua certifications, and international exchange programs to the USA, France, and Holland. The school operates from two locations (Prinzenstraße and Wüstenhöferstraße/Dépendance) and is supported by the Lothar-Böning-Stiftung foundation. Additional offerings include career guidance services, digitalization with iPad integration, Lions-Quest personal development program, and various extracurricular activities. The school has achieved recognition as a 'MINT-freundliche Schule' (STEM-friendly school) and participates in regional robotics competitions.

Scale indicator2 records

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Partnership9 partners
1VDIni (VDI Nordrhein-Westfalen)
Strategic tierCoreTypeStrategic or Co-development Partner
Description

Partnership with VDI (Association of German Engineers) for robotics workshops and STEM education programs. VDIni club hosts events at the school for students to engage with engineering and robotics.

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2Lothar-Böning-Stiftung
Strategic tierCoreTypeStrategic or Co-development Partner
Description

School foundation supporting educational projects and initiatives. Named after former principal Dr. Wolfgang Sykorra's father, celebrating 20 years in 2024. Provides funding for new and existing school programs.

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3Bildungsinitiative RuhrFutur
Strategic tierMinorTypeStrategic or Co-development Partner
Description

Educational initiative for the Ruhr region supporting school development and innovation projects.

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4Logineo NRW
Strategic tierCoreTypeTechnology or Integration
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Learning Management System (LMS) platform used for digital education delivery. State-mandated platform for North Rhine-Westphalia schools.

5zdi (Zukunft durch Innovation NRW)
Strategic tierCoreTypeStrategic or Co-development Partner
Description

Regional STEM initiative supporting robotics competitions and youth innovation programs. GymBoRobotik team participates in zdi-organized robot competitions.

6CertiLingua Network
Strategic tierMinorTypeStrategic or Co-development Partner
Description

European network for bilingual education certification, providing CertiLingua certificates for students with bilingual competency.

7DELF (Diplôme d'Études en Langue Française)
Strategic tierMinorTypeStrategic or Co-development Partner
Description

French language diploma program administered through French cultural institutions for French bilingual education.

8Theater Essen Süd
Strategic tierMinorTypeOthers
Description

Local theater group that collaborates with the school for theater performances and cultural events.

9Lions-Quest
Strategic tierMinorTypeStrategic or Co-development Partner
Description

Youth development program for social and personal skills (Erwachsen werden) used in the lower secondary level (Erprobungsstufe).

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Recent move8 records

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Expansion highlight4 records

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Peers7 records
1Max-Planck-Gymnasium München
TypeRegional player
Description

Renowned STEM-focused Gymnasium in Munich with strong MINT emphasis and similar university-prep orientation. Comparable profile, different region.

2Helmholtz-Gymnasium Essen
TypeDirect peer
Description

Local Essen Gymnasium with comparable STEM and bilingual programs. Direct competitor in the regional Gymnasium market for Borbeck and surrounding districts.

3Helmholtz-Gymnasium Heidelberg
TypeRegional player
Description

STEM-focused Gymnasium in Heidelberg with strong MINT and bilingual programs. Comparable in profile but serves a different geographic catchment.

4Goethe-Gymnasium Essen
TypeDirect peer
Description

Local Essen Gymnasium offering comparable university-preparatory tracks with language emphasis. Direct competitor for students in the broader Essen area.

5Alfred-Krupp-Gymnasium Essen
TypeDirect peer
Description

Local Essen Gymnasium with strong STEM/scientific focus and similar university-preparatory curriculum. Competes directly for Year 5 students in the same Essen catchment area.

6Friedrich-Schiller-Gymnasium
TypeRegional player
Description

Well-known German Gymnasium with classical education tradition and bilingual tracks. Comparable secondary school profile but different geographic catchment.

7Burggymnasium Essen
TypeDirect peer
Description

Historic Essen Gymnasium serving secondary school students in the same city. Competes for Year 5 enrollment with comparable Abitur-oriented curriculum.

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Weaknesses5 records

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Gymnasium Borbeck

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Gymnasium Borbeck is a publicly funded German Gymnasium in Essen serving several hundred secondary students through STEM-focused, bilingual, and international exchange programs, operating from two campuses under state governance.

What Gymnasium Borbeck does

Gymnasium Borbeck is a public German secondary school (Gymnasium) located in the Borbeck district of Essen, North Rhine-Westphalia, operating from two sites: the main building at Prinzenstraße 46 and a branch (Dépendance/Wüste) at Wüstenhöferstraße 85/87. The school serves students from Year 5 through the Abitur (approximately ages 10–19) across several hundred enrolled students, with a stable annual intake of 122 Year 5 students. It is led by principal Lars Schnor and employs a 12-person core staff, with a broader teaching faculty. The school is supported by the Lothar-Böning-Stiftung, a foundation established in 2004 that finances educational projects.

The school's educational program is organized around three pillars: MINT (STEM) education with a robotics club (Roboter AG), competition participation (zdi-Roboterwettbewerb 2026 winner), and partnerships with VDIni and zdi NRW; bilingual education (German-English) with preparation for Cambridge language certificates and CertiLingua/DELF certification; and international exchange programs with the USA (Atlanta), France, and the Netherlands. The school holds the 'MINT-freundliche Schule' designation and offers additional programs including Lions-Quest personal development, career guidance and work-experience placements, and a Drehtürprojekt enrichment track.

As a public German Gymnasium, Gymnasium Borbeck is funded by the state of North Rhine-Westphalia and provides tuition-free education; it has no commercial pricing model and no revenue-generating activities. Its go-to-market is effectively government-mandated enrollment for residents in its catchment area. Technology infrastructure is limited to school-wide iPad deployment and the state-mandated Logineo NRW learning management system. The institution has a documented history spanning 175+ years and is undergoing infrastructure modernization, with a new building wing and auditorium opened in June 2024.

Gymnasium Borbeck firmographics

Firmographics
Name
Gymnasium Borbeck
Legal name
Gymnasium Borbeck
Website
https://gymnasiumborbeck.de
Company type
Private
Operating status
Operating
Headcount range
11–50 employees
Short description
Gymnasium Borbeck is a publicly funded German Gymnasium in Essen serving several hundred secondary students through STEM-focused, bilingual, and international exchange programs, operating from two campuses under state governance.
Ownership category
akta.pro rank

Gymnasium Borbeck industry classification

Industry
Product category
Secondary Education
NAICS
Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110), Sports and Recreation Instruction (611620)
akta.pro primary industry
Interscholastic Athletics (Varsity/JV Teams) (EDAJAJAA)
akta.pro secondary industry
Math Enrichment Curriculum, Workbooks & Question Banks (EDAMAEAG)

Keywords

  • Secondary education
  • Gymnasium education
  • STEM education
  • Bilingual instruction
  • Abitur preparation

Where Gymnasium Borbeck is headquartered

Location

Headquarters

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Essen
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Germany
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Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

Gymnasium Borbeck business model

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GTM type
B2C
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Services

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Gymnasium Borbeck product offering

Product offering

Core offering

No source-backed description available in the provided input. Gymnasium Borbeck is referenced as a German secondary school (Gymnasium), but no supporting source content with a resolvable source ID is present in the input to describe its core offerings in detail.

Product overview

Gymnasium Borbeck is a German secondary school (Gymnasium) offering a comprehensive educational program centered around three main pillars: MINT (STEM) education with robotics and competitions, bilingual teaching with Cambridge and CertiLingua certifications, and international exchange programs to the USA, France, and Holland. The school operates from two locations (Prinzenstraße and Wüstenhöferstraße/Dépendance) and is supported by the Lothar-Böning-Stiftung foundation. Additional offerings include career guidance services, digitalization with iPad integration, Lions-Quest personal development program, and various extracurricular activities. The school has achieved recognition as a 'MINT-freundliche Schule' (STEM-friendly school) and participates in regional robotics competitions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Quantifiable outcome

  • Students regularly win robotics competitions (zdi-Roboterwettbewerb 2026)
  • +2 more outcomes

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Feature2 records

Gymnasium Borbeck partnerships and signals

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Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

  • VDIni (VDI Nordrhein-Westfalen)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with VDI (Association of German Engineers) for robotics workshops and STEM education programs. VDIni club hosts events at the school for students to engage with engineering and robotics.
  • Lothar-Böning-StiftungcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSchool foundation supporting educational projects and initiatives. Named after former principal Dr. Wolfgang Sykorra's father, celebrating 20 years in 2024. Provides funding for new and existing school programs.
  • Bildungsinitiative RuhrFuturminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducational initiative for the Ruhr region supporting school development and innovation projects.
  • Logineo NRWcoreTechnology or IntegrationLearning Management System (LMS) platform used for digital education delivery. State-mandated platform for North Rhine-Westphalia schools.
  • zdi (Zukunft durch Innovation NRW)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional STEM initiative supporting robotics competitions and youth innovation programs. GymBoRobotik team participates in zdi-organized robot competitions.
  • CertiLingua NetworkminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEuropean network for bilingual education certification, providing CertiLingua certificates for students with bilingual competency.
  • DELF (Diplôme d'Études en Langue Française)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFrench language diploma program administered through French cultural institutions for French bilingual education.
  • Theater Essen SüdminorOthersLocal theater group that collaborates with the school for theater performances and cultural events.
  • Lions-QuestminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerYouth development program for social and personal skills (Erwachsen werden) used in the lower secondary level (Erprobungsstufe).

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Gymnasium Borbeck competitors and assessment

Company assessment

Regional players

  • Max-Planck-Gymnasium München: Renowned STEM-focused Gymnasium in Munich with strong MINT emphasis and similar university-prep orientation. Comparable profile, different region.
  • Helmholtz-Gymnasium Heidelberg: STEM-focused Gymnasium in Heidelberg with strong MINT and bilingual programs. Comparable in profile but serves a different geographic catchment.
  • Friedrich-Schiller-Gymnasium: Well-known German Gymnasium with classical education tradition and bilingual tracks. Comparable secondary school profile but different geographic catchment.

Direct peers

  • Helmholtz-Gymnasium Essen: Local Essen Gymnasium with comparable STEM and bilingual programs. Direct competitor in the regional Gymnasium market for Borbeck and surrounding districts.
  • Goethe-Gymnasium Essen: Local Essen Gymnasium offering comparable university-preparatory tracks with language emphasis. Direct competitor for students in the broader Essen area.
  • Alfred-Krupp-Gymnasium Essen: Local Essen Gymnasium with strong STEM/scientific focus and similar university-preparatory curriculum. Competes directly for Year 5 students in the same Essen catchment area.
  • Burggymnasium Essen: Historic Essen Gymnasium serving secondary school students in the same city. Competes for Year 5 enrollment with comparable Abitur-oriented curriculum.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat2 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Frequently asked questions about Gymnasium Borbeck

What does Gymnasium Borbeck do?

No source-backed description available in the provided input. Gymnasium Borbeck is referenced as a German secondary school (Gymnasium), but no supporting source content with a resolvable source ID is present in the input to describe its core offerings in detail.

Is Gymnasium Borbeck a public or private company?

Gymnasium Borbeck is a private company. It is classified as state government owned and is currently operating.

When was Gymnasium Borbeck founded?

Gymnasium Borbeck was founded in -1. It employs 11 to 50 people.

Where is Gymnasium Borbeck based?

Gymnasium Borbeck is headquartered in Essen, Germany, in the Europe region.

Who are Gymnasium Borbeck's main competitors?

Regional players on record are Max-Planck-Gymnasium München, Helmholtz-Gymnasium Heidelberg and Friedrich-Schiller-Gymnasium. Direct peers are Helmholtz-Gymnasium Essen, Goethe-Gymnasium Essen, Alfred-Krupp-Gymnasium Essen and Burggymnasium Essen.

Does Gymnasium Borbeck have an API?

No public API is recorded for Gymnasium Borbeck.

What industry is Gymnasium Borbeck in?

Gymnasium Borbeck's product category is Secondary Education. Its primary akta.pro industry code is EDAJAJAA, Interscholastic Athletics (Varsity/JV Teams), with a secondary code of EDAMAEAG, Math Enrichment Curriculum, Workbooks & Question Banks. Its NAICS code is 611110.

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