Anne-Frank-Gymasium

What Anne-Frank-Gymasium does

Anne-Frank-Gymnasium Halver is a public academic secondary school (Gymnasium) operated by the municipality of Stadt Halver in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. Founded in 1965 as Aufbaugymnasium der Stadt Halver and renamed Anne-Frank-Gymnasium in June 1987 following a Schulkonferenz decision, the school serves students across the Erprobungsstufe (grades 5-6), Mittelstufe (grades 7-9), and Oberstufe (grades EF-Q2 / 10-12/13), leading to the Abitur university entrance qualification. It draws students from Halver and surrounding Märkischer Kreis communities via public bus lines 84, 85, and 134, and accepts roughly 50 transfers per year from neighboring Real- and Hauptschulen into the upper secondary phase. The institution anchors its identity in the Anne Frank namesake, embedding human-rights and Holocaust education into its mission.

The school's core offering is a standard NRW Gymnasium curriculum augmented by several differentiated programs: a bilingual German-English track launched in 2009 with bilingual instruction in Biology, History, Geography, and Politics/Economics from grade 7; a MINT-Zertifikat (STEM certificate) awarded at the end of grade 10; a Chorprofil choir program spanning grades 5 through Q2 with 250+ participating singers; a TUS (Tutoren unterrichten Schüler) peer-tutoring program; a Schülerstudium partnership with Fernuniversität Hagen since 2007/08 for gifted Q1/Q2 students; and a StuBo career-orientation track with regional employers including Turck, Fuchs, and Kostal plus the Bundesagentur für Arbeit. International student exchanges operate with partner schools in England (Portsmouth, Dagenham), France (Lomme), Italy (Cernusco sul Naviglio), and Sweden (Katrineholm). Digital infrastructure follows a BYOD model with school-wide WLAN, projectors, and a Lernportal learning management system. The school holds dual recognition as 'Digitale Schule' and 'MINT-freundliche Schule', both awarded on 30 October 2019.

Commercially, the institution is non-revenue-generating: tuition is free under the German public education system, with funding from Stadt Halver and the state of North Rhine-Westphalia. Ancillary revenue is incidental — €10 per TUS tutoring lesson, school-material fees, exchange program fees — and the parent/alumni Förderverein (Kreis der Freunde des AFG e.V.) has contributed over €200,000 cumulatively. The school is governed under the administrative authority of Bürgermeister Michael Brosch and led by Schulleiter Paul Meurer, with Meike Kümper as deputy principal and coordinators for each school stage. No commercial revenue, venture funding, M&A activity, or independent ownership exists; the institution functions as a stable, publicly funded educational entity serving the Märkischer Kreis region.

Name

Anne-Frank-Gymasium

Legal name

Anne-Frank-Gymnasium der Stadt Halver

Website

https://afg-halver.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1965

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Anne-Frank-Gymnasium Halver is a public Gymnasium in Halver, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, serving students from grades 5-13 through Abitur. Operated by Stadt Halver, it offers bilingual, MINT, and exchange programs to families in the Märkischer Kreis region.

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akta.pro rank

Product category

Secondary Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Classical Education K–12 Schools (EDAJABAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Great Books/Core Curriculum Liberal Arts Colleges (EDAHACAM), Honors Liberal Arts Colleges (Honors College/Program-Led) (EDAHACAL)

Keywords

• Secondary education services
• Gymnasium abitur preparation
• Bilingual german english track
• STEM MINT certificate program
• Student exchange programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Halver

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

Anne-Frank-Gymnasium Halver is a public German Gymnasium providing tuition-free university-preparatory secondary education from grades 5 through 13, leading to the Abitur qualification. It offers specialized add-on programs including a MINT STEM certificate, a bilingual German-English branch, peer tutoring (TUS), a Schülerstudium university partnership, the StuBo career orientation program, and a choir profile, supported by BYOD digital infrastructure and a learning portal.

Product overview

Anne-Frank-Gymnasium Halver is a public Gymnasium (academic secondary school) offering comprehensive general education from grades 5-13 leading to the Abitur university entrance qualification. The school operates as a single unified educational institution with specialized add-on programs including the MINT-Zertifikat for STEM tracking, a Bilingualer Zweig for enhanced English instruction, a Chorprofil for musical development, TUS peer tutoring, a Schülerstudium university partnership with Fernuniversität Hagen, and the StuBo career orientation program. Supporting infrastructure includes Café Pixel for student social spaces, LuPO course planning software, and BlueJ programming environment for informatics instruction.

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Products and services

• Anne-Frank-Gymnasium Halver Secondary Education Core Gymnasium academic program providing tuition-free university-preparatory secondary education from grades 5 through 13 in Halver, Germany, culminating in the Abitur qualification for students aged approximately 10-19 from the Märkischer Kreis region.
• MINT-Zertifikat (STEM Certificate Program) A structured MINT (Mathematics, Informatics, Natural Sciences, Technology) certification program that documents student STEM achievements across school-based coursework, extracurricular activities, workshops, and competitions, awarded upon completion of grade 10.
• Bilingualer Zweig (Bilingual English Track) An enhanced English language program providing bilingual instruction in Biology, History, Geography, and Politics/Economics starting in grade 7, with additional weekly English instruction hours and native-level subject teaching.
• Tutoren unterrichten Schüler (TUS) Peer Tutoring Peer tutoring program in which upper-level students provide individualized subject support to younger students in one-on-one or small-group sessions, with tutors prepared through a three-day training seminar.
• Schülerstudium (Student Study Program with Fernuniversität Hagen) Partnership with Fernuniversität Hagen enabling gifted upper-level students (grades Q1 and Q2) to enroll in university courses in Mathematics, Informatics, or social sciences alongside their regular schooling, earning certificates applicable to future degree programs.
• StuBo - Studien- und Berufswahlorientierung (Career Orientation) Career and study orientation program spanning grades 8 through Q2, providing vocational guidance, company visits, internships, assessment center training, and university counseling in cooperation with regional industry partners and the Federal Employment Agency.
• Chorprofil (Choir Profile Program) Elective choir program offering music theory, vocal training, and ensemble performances from grade 6 through upper secondary, including choral profile courses in grades 9-10 and participation in major concerts with over 250 singers.
• LuPO Course Planning Software (Laufbahnplanungs- und Orientierungssoftware) Course planning software for upper secondary students to plan and visualize their subject selections and career pathways, with downloadable setup files and planning templates provided by the school.
• BlueJ Programming Environment Java-based integrated development environment used in informatics classes, available in Windows and Mac versions with supplementary library files, distributed via the school's website for student use.

Named customers1 record

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

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Feature6 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Fernuniversität HagenminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSince the 2007/08 school year, the school has partnered with Fernuniversität Hagen to allow gifted students in grades Q1 and Q2 to begin a university degree alongside their Abitur preparation. Students enroll in university courses in Mathematics, Informatics, or social sciences. The school supports with bi-weekly meetings and covers part of the course fees. Completed courses yield certificates usable at other universities.
• Portsmouth Grammar School (PGS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLong-standing school partnership with Portsmouth Grammar School in England. The original formal exchange ended in 2016 after 27 years, but informal ties to the Portsmouth area continue. Current program involves school trips to Hastings/South England with visits to Portsmouth including the Historic Dockyards and Spinnaker Tower.
• ITSOS Marie Curie (Cernusco sul Naviglio, Italy)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegular student exchange program with ITSOS Marie Curie, a technical/economic gymnasium in Cernusco sul Naviglio near Milan, Italy. Exchange is primarily for students in the Italian language elective (Wahlpflichtbereich) in grades 8-9, with optional participation for other interested students. Includes school visits, joint classes, and cultural excursions to Milan, Venice, Verona, Bergamo, and Como.
• Duveholmsskolan, Katrineholm (Sweden)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnual student exchange program with Duveholmsskolan in Katrineholm, Sweden, established in 1993. Both schools benefit from the municipal twinning between Halver and Katrineholm. Students live with host families, attend classes, and receive German/Swedish language instruction. Cultural excursions include Stockholm and Gripsholm Castle. The exchange alternates annually between Halver and Katrineholm.
• Collège Jean Zay, Lomme (France)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSchool partnership with Collège Jean Zay in Lomme, France, near Lille. Supports the French language program and student exchange activities including a three-day Paris study trip for French course students.
• Robert Clack School, Dagenham (UK)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnual sports-focused exchange with Robert Clack School in Dagenham, East London. Since nearly ten years, students in grades 5-6 participate in a four-day visit including joint football matches, attendance at English classes, and cultural visits to London landmarks. The exchange alternates every two years with the English school visiting Halver.
• Kreis der Freunde des AFG e.V.coreOthersThe 'Friends Circle' (Förderverein) of the school is an organized parent, teacher, and alumni association that has provided more than €200,000 to support the school's material, athletic, musical, scientific, and community-building programs. The association is registered as a charitable organization (e.V.) and accepts tax-deductible donations.
• Jugendfeuerwehr Halver (Halver Youth Fire Brigade)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCooperation with the Halver youth fire brigade to offer a Feuerwehr-AG (fire service activity group). Students aged 7+ join the regular youth fire brigade exercises and receive theoretical training plus fire-service-related chemistry and physics experiments.
• Bundesagentur für Arbeit (Federal Employment Agency)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Federal Employment Agency provides career counseling services at the school multiple times per year, supporting the StuBo (Studien- und Berufswahlorientierung) program and helping students with career and study planning.
• Regional Employers (Turck, Fuchs, Kostal and others)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional companies including Turck, Fuchs, and Kostal participate in the StuBo program through company presentations and facility visits, providing students with insights into career opportunities in the Märkisches Sauerland industrial region. The school leverages these partnerships for career orientation and work experience.
• DRK Ortsverein Halver (German Red Cross Local Branch)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Erste-Hilfe-AG (First Aid Activity Group) operates in cooperation with the DRK local branch in Halver. The AG is led by active school medics and sessions are held both at the school and at the DRK facility, teaching students first aid skills.
• Ski-Club Halver e.V.minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe local ski club supports the school's annual ski trip to St. Jakob in Defereggen, Austria, by providing trained ski instructors for student instruction. This partnership has existed for decades.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Max-Planck-Gymnasium Düsseldorf: Public Gymnasium in Düsseldorf, NRW, with strong STEM focus (named after Max Planck). Comparable as a NRW Gymnasium emphasizing MINT subjects, university preparation, and similar state funding model within North Rhine-Westphalia.
• Friedrich-Schiller-Gymnasium Marbach am Neckar: Public Gymnasium in Baden-Württemberg with strong literary/humanities tradition and international exchange programs. Comparable as a values-named public Gymnasium with similar focus on academic rigor and extracurricular programming (music, theater, AGs).
• Albert-Schweitzer-Gymnasium Hamburg: Public Gymnasium in Hamburg with similar values-based naming (Albert Schweitzer) and academic profile. Comparable as a large public Gymnasium offering bilingual tracks, MINT programs, and international student exchanges.
• Helmholtz-Gymnasium Bonn: Public Gymnasium in Bonn, NRW, with strong STEM focus (named after Hermann von Helmholtz) and similar international orientation. Comparable as a NRW state Gymnasium with strong MINT programming and university-preparation emphasis.
• Gymnasium Carolinum Osnabrück: Historic public Gymnasium in Osnabrück, Lower Saxony, with comparable traditional academic focus and student exchange programs. Similar size and demographic context, with comparable state-school funding model and university-preparation emphasis.
• Geschwister-Scholl-Gymnasium Münster: Public Gymnasium in Münster, NRW with strong academic profile and similar values-based naming convention (Scholl siblings, anti-Nazi resistance). Directly comparable as a public Gymnasium operating in NRW with similar student exchange and academic enrichment programs.
• Schillergymnasium Münster: Public Gymnasium in Münster, NRW, offering comparable bilingual and STEM programs with similar university-preparatory focus. Comparable as a state-funded Gymnasium in North Rhine-Westphalia with strong academic profile and similar demographic context.
• Gymnasium Leopoldinum Detmold: Historic public Gymnasium in Detmold, NRW, with comparable traditional academic focus and strong international exchange programs. Similar size and demographic context as AFG Halver, operating in eastern NRW with comparable regional employer connections.

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