Gymnasium Am Kothen

What Gymnasium Am Kothen does

Gymnasium Am Kothen is a public secondary school (Öffentliche Einrichtung) located at Schluchtstraße 34 in Wuppertal, Germany, owned and operated by the City of Wuppertal (Stadt Wuppertal) and supervised by the Bezirksregierung Düsseldorf. The school serves students from Grade 5 through the Abitur (German university entrance qualification), offering a German-English bilingual track established in 1995, a Europaschule-certified international curriculum since 2016 (recertified 2021), and a five-language foreign language program covering English, French, Latin, Italian, and Chinese. The institution employs approximately 80 teaching staff across subjects and runs extensive extracurricular programs including music ensembles, the Zirkus Fly Up circus, robotics, and competitive academic teams.

Core educational delivery relies on traditional classroom instruction supplemented by digital infrastructure: complete building modernization completed in summer 2024 delivered WLAN coverage, Active Panels or Beamers in classrooms, differentiation rooms, and relaxation areas. Technology integrations include the IServ school management platform, DSBmobile substitution planning, Mensaweb cafeteria ordering, and Astra Direct locker rental. Technology partner Macaw (formerly Netzkern) developed the school website and conducts coding and AI workshops for computer science students. International programming is anchored by annual student exchanges with Beverley High School (UK, since 2017), Liceo Adelaide Cairoli (Italy, since 2013), Chengdu High School (China), and G.D. Goenka Public School (India).

The business model is primarily public-sector funding from the City of Wuppertal covering staff salaries, facilities, and core operations. Auxiliary revenue comes from the Förderverein (parent association, €18 annual membership), fee-based programs (instrumental music at €25/month, Chinese language AG, Lerncoaching, and SHS peer tutoring at €10 per 45-minute session), and after-school care operated by Caritas Wuppertal. Enrollment occurs through the municipal school assignment process, with prospective student recruitment supported by information evenings, Tag des offenen Unterrichts (Open Classroom Day), and parent word-of-mouth networks.

Name

Gymnasium Am Kothen

Legal name

Gymnasium Am Kothen

Website

https://gymnasium-kothen.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1995

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Gymnasium Am Kothen is a public secondary school in Wuppertal, Germany, owned by the City of Wuppertal. It serves Grades 5 through Abitur with a German-English bilingual track, Europaschule certification, and international exchange programs across Europe and Asia.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Secondary Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Educational Support Services (611710)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Specialized Programs & Classrooms (Autism, Emotional/Behavioral, Intellectual/Developmental, Multi-Disability) (EDAJAKAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Competitive Activities (Debate, Mock Trial, Academic Team, Robotics) (EDAJAJAD), After-School & Extended-Day Programs (School-Run) (EDAJAJAK), Physical Education (PE) & Fitness Programs (EDAJAJAC)

Keywords

• Secondary education
• Bilingual schooling
• Gymnasium education
• European school programs
• University preparatory education

Headquarters

HQ city

Wuppertal

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Public Education Funding: School operates as a public institution (Öffentliche Einrichtung) funded by the City of Wuppertal (Stadt Wuppertal). Funding covers staff salaries, facilities, and basic operations. Supervised by Bezirksregierung Düsseldorf.
2. Parent Association and Donations: Förderverein (parent support association) collects annual membership fees (€18/year) and donations. Supports school projects, cultural exchanges, student assistance in social emergencies, and equipment procurement.
3. Fee-Based Programs: Various optional paid programs: instrumental music classes (€25/month for 2-year commitment), Chinese language AG (fee-based), Lerncoaching, and SHS tutoring service (€10 per 45-minute session). After-school care provided by Caritas at additional cost.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Gymnasium Am Kothen is a public secondary school delivering university-preparatory education from Grade 5 through the Abitur, including a bilingual German-English track, five foreign languages, international certificate programs (DELF, Cambridge, CertiLingua), student exchanges with multiple countries, and a broad extracurricular program spanning music, sports, robotics, and circus arts. The school is publicly funded by the City of Wuppertal, with optional fee-based services covering instrumental music classes, peer tutoring, language AGs, and after-school care.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Bilingual German-English Secondary Program (Bilingualer Unterricht) Bilingual German-English secondary school program, beginning in Grade 5 with enhanced English instruction and including English-taught geography and history from Grades 7 and 8 respectively. Designed for students preparing for the Abitur with an international orientation.
• Europaschule Program (International European Education) Europaschule-certified curriculum offering international orientation, foreign language education, and European partnership activities for secondary school students pursuing the Abitur.
• Instrumental Music Classes (Streicher/Bläserklasse) Optional fee-based instrumental music classes (string and wind instruments) for enrolled students, with instrument provided by the school and a €25 monthly fee over a 2-year commitment.
• SHS Peer Tutoring (Schüler:innen helfen Schüler:innen) Peer tutoring service where upper-level students provide academically focused tutoring to younger students at €10 per 45-minute session.
• Chinese Language Working Group (Chinesisch AG) Fee-based weekly Chinese language working group offered as an additional foreign language option for enrolled students.
• Förderverein Membership (Parent Support Association) Annual membership in the school's parent support association (Förderverein) at €18 per year, supporting school projects, cultural exchanges, student assistance in social emergencies, and equipment procurement.
• International Language Certifications (DELF, Cambridge, CertiLingua) International language certification pathways including DELF (French), Cambridge (English), and CertiLingua (multilingual/intercultural competence) awarded with the Abitur to qualifying students.
• International Student Exchange Programs International student exchange programs with Beverley High School (England), Liceo Adelaide Cairoli (Italy), G. D. Goenka Public School (India), and Chengdu High School (China), offering multi-week cultural and language immersion experiences.
• Junior Uni Partnership (Extra-Curricular STEM/Cultural Courses) Cooperation school arrangement with Junior Uni Wuppertal providing enrolled students with science, technology, art, and cultural courses outside the regular curriculum.

Quantifiable outcome

• International student achievements in competitions (e.g., Wirtschaftswissen im Wettbewerb, Mathematics Olympiad)

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

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AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

AI capability2 records

Feature1 record

Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered core, moderate and minor.

• Bergische Universität WuppertalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUniversity partnership for talent development and career orientation. Includes collaboration on academic projects and preparation for higher education.
• Junior Uni WuppertalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership as official cooperation school (Kooperationsschule) since 2025. Offers STEM courses and research opportunities for students outside regular curriculum. Currently in Startpartnerschaft phase with plans for deeper integration.
• Gedenkstätte Alte Synagoge WuppertalmoderateStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducational partnership for history education, particularly regarding Holocaust remembrance and democracy education.
• Station Natur und UmweltmoderateStrategic or Co-development PartnerEnvironmental education partnership supporting sustainability curriculum and outdoor learning activities.
• Axalta Coating Systems GmbHminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLearning partnership (Lernpartnerschaft) with local industrial company for career orientation and practical insights.
• Schmersal GmbH & Co. KGminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLearning partnership with local industrial company for vocational guidance and industry insights.
• WKW Engineering GmbHminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLearning partnership with local engineering firm for career orientation programs.
• Böhme und Weihs GmbH & Co. KGminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLearning partnership with local company for industry engagement and career orientation.
• Energieagentur NRWminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with state energy agency supporting sustainability and energy education programs.
• Oetelshofen GmbH & Co. KGminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLearning partnership with local company supporting practical education and career guidance.
• Beverley High School for GirlscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnual student exchange program since 2017 with English partner school in East Yorkshire. 4-6 students participate in 14-day placements as teaching assistants. Students stay with host families.
• Liceo Adelaide Cairoli, PaviacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOrchestra exchange program with Italian music school since 2013. Joint music projects and cultural exchanges alternating between Wuppertal and Pavia.
• G. D. Goenka Public School, GhaziabadmoderateStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndia exchange program for grades 9-11. Two-week exchanges organized in cooperation with private school near Delhi. Students stay with host families.
• Chengdu High SchoolcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnual China exchange program with Chengdu Experimental Foreign Languages School. Part of multi-school Wuppertal consortium including 4 other local Gymnasiums. Two-week stays in spring.
• Caritas WuppertalmoderateImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerProvides pedagogical midday care services (pädagogische Übermittagsbetreuung) for students requiring supervision during lunch hours.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Carl-Humann-Gymnasium Wuppertal: Wuppertal Gymnasium offering secondary education through Abitur, competing directly for the same Wuppertal student catchment. Comparable in public funding structure, scale (~80+ teachers), and Abitur preparation focus.
• Helmholtz-Gymnasium Wuppertal: Public Wuppertal Gymnasium offering bilingual track and STEM focus, directly competing for academically oriented families in Wuppertal. Comparable bilingual/STEM positioning makes it a particularly relevant direct peer.
• Heinrich-Heine-Gymnasium Köln: Europaschule-certified Gymnasium in NRW with similar international orientation, bilingual offerings, and CertiLingua focus. Strong functional comparable for benchmarking Europaschule programming and exchange network.
• Dietrich-Bonhoeffer-Gymnasium Wuppertal: Public Gymnasium in Wuppertal serving grades 5-13, directly competing for the same cohort of secondary school students in the same city. Most comparable peer due to shared geographic catchment, public funding model, and similar Abitur-track program structure.
• Gymnasium Vohwinkel Wuppertal: Secondary Gymnasium in the Wuppertal district of Vohwinkel, part of the same municipal school network. Directly comparable public-school peer for enrollment and operational benchmarking.
• Wilhelm-Dörpfeld-Gymnasium Wuppertal: Public Gymnasium in Wuppertal serving the same secondary school cohort. Direct peer for student recruitment and city-level educational policy engagement under Stadt Wuppertal governance.

Broad incumbents

• Schule Schloss Salem: Private, internationally oriented boarding school in Baden-Württemberg with strong IB and bilingual programs. Broader incumbent in the German international/bilingual secondary education market; comparable in international outlook but operates on private fee-based model rather than public funding.

Regional players

• Liceo Adelaide Cairoli, Pavia: Italian partner school running orchestra/music exchange with Gymnasium Am Kothen since 2013. Comparable in offering secondary education with strong music program; regional peer due to geographic distance.
• Beverley High School for Girls: English partner school in East Yorkshire with which Gymnasium Am Kothen has run annual student exchanges since 2017. Regional peer for international exchange benchmarking, not direct competition due to geography.

Others

• Junior Uni Wuppertal: Wuppertal-based extracurricular STEM/arts education provider and official cooperation partner since 2025. Adjacent ecosystem participant offering courses that complement the school's curriculum rather than competing with it.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks4 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Instagraminstagram.com/kothen.k.reli
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/gymnasium-am-kothen

Compliance3 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

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