Privatschule Mentor

What Privatschule Mentor does

Privatschule Mentor gGmbH is a state-approved, non-profit private school operating since 1961 in Bremen-Gröpelingen, Germany, owned by the Sozialwerk der Freien Christengemeinde Bremen e.V. It serves approximately 140 students across grades 5-13 in a single-track structure, with a leadership team led by Geschäftsführer Markus Wruck, Schulleiter Michael Borchers, and pedagogical directors Cord Peters (Sek. I) and Susann Schwechheimer (Sek. II). The school offers two core academic programs: Klasse 5-10 (preparation for Erweiterte Berufsbildungsreife and Mittlerer Schulabschluss/MSA) and Klasse 11-13 (gymnasiale Oberstufe leading to the Abitur), supplemented by extracurricular offerings (Schulband, Musik-AG, Only English! AG, Pickleball, fitness studio), career preparation through grade 8-9 internships (largely hosted within the parent Sozialwerk campus), and a DGE-compliant hot-lunch program (Mentor-Mittagstisch).

The technology stack is conventional education-IT rather than technology-driven: every classroom is equipped with multi-touch displays, students receive a 1:1 notebook allocation, school-wide WLAN is deployed, and the EduPage platform is used for digital scheduling, substitution plans, and parent-teacher appointment booking. External examinations are conducted in cooperation with Erwachsenenschule Bremen, and graduation certificates are issued by the Senatorin für Kinder und Bildung Bremen, giving them international recognition.

The revenue model combines recurring tuition (€355/month base, plus €180/month surcharge for students from outside Bremen subsidies and a €100 one-time enrollment fee), partial state subsidization from the Senatorin für Kinder und Bildung Bremen, and donations via the parent association Schulverein Mentor e.V. GTM is direct-to-consumer for families in Bremen West, supplemented by community-led referrals through the Schulverein and membership in Gröpelingen Marketing e.V. Reported outcomes include 30 graduates in 2024 with 90% achieving MSA GyO; in 2025 the Klasse 10 cohort posted a 77% MSA pass rate and 80% MSA GyO, and all Abitur candidates completed their exams successfully.

Name

Privatschule Mentor

Legal name

Privatschule Mentor gGmbH

Website

https://privatschule-mentor.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1961

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Privatschule Mentor is a non-profit private school in Bremen-Gröpelingen serving approximately 140 students in grades 5-13, offering MSA and Abitur pathways under state approval, with monthly tuition of €355, owned by the Sozialwerk der Freien Christengemeinde Bremen e.V.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private Secondary Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Montessori K–12 Schools (EDAJABAD)

Keywords

• Private secondary education
• Gymnasium upper secondary
• School tuition services
• Inclusive classroom education
• Vocational preparation school

Headquarters

HQ city

Bremen

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Schulgeld (Tuition Fees): Monthly tuition fees charged to families for educational services. State subsidies for private schools in Bremen are lower than for public schools, requiring parents to cover the gap.
2. State Funding (Zuschüsse): Partial funding from Senatorin für Kinder und Bildung Bremen as a state-approved private school. The school is authorized and subsidized but receives less than public schools.
3. Donations (Schulverein): Parents and community members donate through Schulverein Mentor e.V. to fund special equipment and programs not covered by regular budget.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Privatschule Mentor is a state-approved non-profit private school providing secondary education for approximately 140 students in grades 5-13 in Bremen, Germany. The school delivers a two-stage curriculum: the Klasse 5-10 Bildungsprogramm preparing students for Oberschulabschluss and MSA qualifications, and the Klasse 11-13 Oberstufe (gymnasiale Oberstufe) preparing students for the Abitur university entrance qualification, supported by small class sizes, individualized mentoring, and a Christian-values-based inclusive learning environment.

Product overview

Privatschule Mentor is a private secondary school (Klassen 5-13) operating as a two-stage educational program. The core offerings include the Klassen 5-10 Bildungsprogramm preparing students for middle school certificates (MSA), and the Klassen 11-13 Oberstufe preparing students for Abitur. These academic programs are supported by digital services (EduPage-based scheduling and substitute plans), ancillary services (Mentor-Mittagstisch hot lunch catering), and extracurricular offerings including sports (Fitnessstudio, Pickleball), music (Schulband, Musik-AG), and environmental education (Umwelt und Nachhaltigkeit). The school maintains a parent association (Schulverein Mentor e.V.) for funding and community engagement, and communicates via an official Instagram channel.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Klasse 5-10 Bildungsprogramm Secondary education program for grades 5 through 10, preparing students for Oberschulabschluss (Erweiterte or Einfache Berufsbildungsreife) and Mittlerer Schulabschluss (MSA). Features small class sizes, individualized learning support, practical skills development, and preparation for vocational pathways.
• Klasse 11-13 Oberstufe Upper secondary education program (gymnasiale Oberstufe) for grades 11-13 preparing students for the Abitur (university entrance qualification). Teaching in small learning groups with a personal mentor system, partly cross-grade instruction, and welcomes Quereinsteiger (lateral entrants) in grade 11.
• Mentor-Mittagstisch (Schulessen) Hot lunch catering service for students, prepared according to Deutsche Gesellschaft für Ernährung (DGE) nutritional guidelines. Food is ordered through the Sozialwerk Bremen online ordering system, providing supervised midday meals meeting nutrition standards.
• Schülerpraktikum Programm Student internship program for grades 8-9 providing career exploration opportunities within the Sozialwerk facilities (senior care, bakery, woodworking workshop, housekeeping, kitchen, facility management, administration) and external businesses, including application support.

Quantifiable outcome

• 90% MSA GyO achievement rate (2024), 77% MSA pass rate with 80% achieving MSA GyO (2025)
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Sozialwerk der Freien Christengemeinde Bremen e.V.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerParent organization and trustee of the school since 1988. Christian social services organization with focus on senior care, mental health support, vocational training, and children/youth/family services. School is located on Sozialwerk campus in Gröpelingen. ArBiS gGmbH is another subsidiary.
• Erwachsenenschule BremencoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for conducting external examinations. Students at state-approved private schools take standardized exams administered in cooperation with Erwachsenenschule Bremen. Certificates issued by Senatorin für Kinder und Bildung Bremen are internationally recognized.
• Sozialwerk Träger (Internal Internship Network)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStudents in grades 8-9 complete internships at various Sozialwerk facilities including senior care, bakery, woodworking workshop, housekeeping, kitchen, facility management (electrical, plumbing, painting, gardening), and administration.
• GemüsewerftminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration for the Umwelt und Nachhaltigkeit (Environment and Sustainability) subject where students learn urban gardening, plant vegetables in raised beds, and learn about sustainable food production.
• Kultur vor Ort e.V.minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCooperation for environmental action days. Partnership in school year 2022/2023 for growing vegetables in raised beds, participated in opening event at ApfelKULTURparadies.
• Bremer Umwelt Beratung e.V.minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in EU project 'Biodiverse Cities'. School received renovated raised beds from Bürgermeister-Ehlers-Platz to further green their location in Gröpelingen.
• Gröpelingen Marketing e.V.minorGTM or Marketing PartnerSchool is member of local marketing association. Contributes to positive district development and community networking.
• Bundesagentur für Arbeit / Berufsinformationszentrum (BiZ)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartnership for career orientation. School directs students and families to BiZ resources for information on training, education, and careers.
• Schulverein Mentor e.V.coreGTM or Marketing PartnerParent association that fundraises for school equipment and programs. Parents and community members become members and donate. Funded Pickleball equipment, notebooks, and other school improvements.
• BHS, Spedition & LogistikminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCompany donated 20 wooden pallets for building raised beds in the school's environmental garden project.
• Senatorin für Kinder und Bildung BremencoreOthersRegulatory body that authorizes and partially funds the school. Issues all graduation certificates which are internationally recognized.
• Verein der Freunde und Förderer der Villa IchonminorGTM or Marketing PartnerOrganizer of Kultur- und Friedenspreisverleihung 2025. School band performed at this event awarding Flüchtlingsrat Bremen.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Ecole: Ecole is a German non-profit running a network of German-French bilingual schools. Comparable as a values-driven, state-approved private school network offering internationally recognized credentials in Germany, often under similar freie Trägerschaft structures.
• Phorms Education: Phorms Education operates a network of state-approved bilingual (German-English) private schools across major German cities. Directly comparable as a private school operator delivering alternative education with state-recognized credentials under freie Trägerschaft.

Others

• SOS-Kinderdorf: German non-profit providing alternative education, residential care, and family support services. Thematically comparable as a values-driven alternative education provider, though it operates in care-focused rather than mainstream K-12 enrollment models.
• Bund der Freien Waldorfschulen: National association representing Germany's network of independent Waldorf/Steiner schools. Comparable as a broader ecosystem of alternative independent schools operating under freie Trägerschaft with similar pedagogical and governance models.

Regional players

• Internationale Schule Bremen: International private school in Bremen offering bilingual and international curricula with state-recognized credentials. Comparable as a regional private alternative school in Bremen competing for families seeking non-public education.
• Freie Waldorfschule Bremen: Independent Waldorf/Steiner school operating in Bremen under freie Trägerschaft. Comparable as a regional alternative private school in Bremen competing for the same families seeking non-mainstream pedagogy and individualized learning environments.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Instagraminstagram.com/privatschule_mentor?igsh=aXl6czBhejAzaXlj
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/privatschule-mentor

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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