Carl-Duisberg-Gymnasium

What Carl-Duisberg-Gymnasium does

Carl-Duisberg-Gymnasium is a public secondary school (Gymnasium) located in the Schulzentrum Ost of Wuppertal-Barmen, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany, operating under state jurisdiction at Max-Planck-Str. 10. The school serves more than 1,100 students in grades 5 through 13 (Sekundarstufe I and II), preparing them for the Abitur university entrance examination. Education is delivered tuition-free through the German state education system, with no commercial revenue model. The school's core technology stack consists of the IServ-Schulserver for communication and file management and WebUntis for timetable scheduling; no proprietary platforms, APIs, or developer-facing interfaces exist.

The educational portfolio extends beyond standard curriculum through structured programs including a Bläserprofil (wind instrument program for grades 5–6), an Erasmus+ international exchange consortium membership (Kompass), annual musical theater productions, peer mediation (Streitschlichter), sports helper training (Sporthelfer), academic enrichment via the Drehtürmodell, addiction prevention, learning coaching, and access to the school-owned Bergheim Sulzfluh retreat facility in Austria. The institution is supported by a community ecosystem anchored by the Verein der Freunde und Förderer (founded 1967) and KlassePause e.V. (founded 2010), alongside partnerships with Grüner Zoo Wuppertal (Zooschule) and Alpenverein Bergheim e.V. The school is led by Schulleiter Christoph Malz and operates within the German DSGVO/GDPR privacy framework.

Name

Carl-Duisberg-Gymnasium

Legal name

Carl-Duisberg-Gymnasium im Schulzentrum Ost

Website

https://cdg.wtal.de

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Carl-Duisberg-Gymnasium is a public state-funded Gymnasium in Wuppertal-Barmen, Germany, serving over 1,100 students in grades 5–13 preparing for the Abitur, with Erasmus+ exchanges, music programs, and community-supported extracurriculars.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Secondary Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Sports and Recreation Instruction (611620)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

International/Global Curriculum Schools (IB, Cambridge, etc.) (EDAJABAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Physical Education & Health Instruction (EDAJAFAL), Intramural & Recreational Sports Programs (EDAJAJAB)

Keywords

• Secondary education programs
• Gymnasium curriculum
• Wind instrument classes
• International student exchanges
• Peer mediation training

Headquarters

HQ city

Wuppertal

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Core offering

State-funded German Gymnasium in Wuppertal delivering secondary education from grades 5 through 13 across Sekundarstufe I and Sekundarstufe II, leading to the Abitur. The school supplements the standard curriculum with enrichment programs such as the Bläserklasse (wind instrument class), Erasmus+ student exchanges, peer mediation, sports helper training, the Drehtürmodell for accelerated learners, and student self-governance activities.

Product overview

Carl-Duisberg-Gymnasium is a German secondary school (Gymnasium) in Wuppertal with approximately 1,100 students. The school's educational portfolio includes a Bläserprofil (wind instrument music program) for grades 5-6, the annual Musical program ('Der kleine Horrorladen') featuring students across multiple grades with full orchestral accompaniment, and participation in the Erasmus+ international exchange program through the Kompass consortium. The school offers enrichment programs including the Drehtürmodell for gifted students, student leadership programs (Sporthelfer, Streitschlichter/peer mediation), academic support (Lerncoaching), and the KlassePause e.V. midday supervision program. The school operates Bergheim Sulzfluh, its own mountain retreat facility in Austria, used for ski instruction in grade 8.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Sekundarstufe I (Lower Secondary Education) State-funded lower secondary school programme covering grades 5 through 9/10 at the Gymnasium, leading towards the transition to upper secondary. Designed for students in the Wuppertal area pursuing the Abitur track.
• Sekundarstufe II (Upper Secondary Education) State-funded upper secondary school programme leading to the Abitur (German university entrance qualification). Designed for students continuing from Sekundarstufe I at the Gymnasium.
• Bläserklasse (Wind Instrument Class) School-integrated wind instrument music programme in which students learn and play brass/woodwind instruments as part of their regular curriculum. Aimed at students of the Gymnasium interested in ensemble music-making.
• Erasmus+ International Student Exchange Programme EU-funded Erasmus+ programme enabling students to participate in international exchanges with partner schools abroad, supporting mobility, language practice, and intercultural learning. Coordinated by designated Erasmus+ teachers.
• Drehtürmodell (Revolving Door Acceleration Model) Academic acceleration option allowing high-performing students to attend university-level lectures while remaining enrolled at the Gymnasium, bridging school and higher education. Intended for motivated upper-secondary students.
• Streitschlichter (Peer Mediation) Programme Student-led conflict resolution programme where trained student mediators help classmates resolve disputes. Aimed at promoting a supportive peer environment within the school.
• Sporthelfer (Sports Helper) Programme Training programme that qualifies students to assist in school sports activities and events. Designed to develop student leadership in athletics and support PE offerings.
• Schülervertretung (Student Government) Elected student representation body that organises student activities, represents the student body in school governance, and is advised by designated SV-Lehrer teachers.
• Förderverein (School Support Association) Parent and community support association that raises funds and provides logistical support for school projects, equipment, and extracurricular activities beyond what public funding covers. Open to parents, alumni, and supporters.
• Musikverein (Music Association) Volunteer association supporting the school's instrumental music programme, including the Bläserklasse. Coordinates resources, instruments, and music events for students.
• Mensa (School Cafeteria) On-site school canteen providing meals to students and staff during the school day. Operated as a food service within the school campus.
• Mediothek / Bibliothek (Library and Media Centre) School library and media resource centre providing books, digital media, and study spaces for students and teachers.

Quantifiable outcome

• Bezirksmeister (District Champions) titles in Milchcup table tennis competitions multiple years
• +2 more outcomes

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

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Integration2 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Erasmus+ Konsortium KompasscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025EU Erasmus+ program consortium providing funding for international learning and professional development stays. Enables teacher mobility (e.g., Dublin), student group mobility to Norway and Netherlands, and job-shadowing visits from Sweden and Spain. Planned: individual student mobility to Spain, group mobility to Sweden, teacher mobility to Finland.
• KlassePause e.V.coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 27 October 2010After-school care association founded in October 2010 by 12 engaged parents and one teacher. Organizes leisure activities during lunch break for students including sports, relaxation, creativity, and communication programs. Supports individual and social development of children and youth.
• Alpenverein Bergheim e.V.minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAlpine club partnership providing outdoor education and mountain activities support for students
• Verein der Freunde und Förderer des CDGcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFounded October 1967, registered association supporting the gymnasium ideologically and materially. Promotes cohesion between school, parents, and alumni. Funds class activities, Bergheim ski cabin in Austria, excursions, subject equipment, school newspaper 'CDG Mitteilungen', addiction prevention, and class projects. Has supported school for nearly 50 years.
• Grüner Zoo WuppertalminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLong-standing cooperation partner supporting the school through the Zooschule (zoo school) as an extracurricular learning location. Selected biological topics are covered linking to classroom curriculum. Includes elephant and penguin observation programs.
• St. Vitus College, Bussum (Netherlands)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner school in Netherlands for Erasmus+ student exchange. Seventh-grade students visited for environmental protection projects, cycling tours, water/soil sample analysis, Amsterdam boat tour, and cultural exchange activities.
• Huseby Ungdomsskole, Trondheim (Norway)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner school in Norway for Erasmus+ project 'Between Trondheim, Wuppertal and the World - Exploring Youth Identity in Europe'. Tenth-grade students participated in joint school attendance, city exploration, Nidaros Cathedral visit, and collaborative film/presentation projects.
• First Stage Theater HamburgminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProfessional theater in Hamburg from which the school borrowed Audrey II puppet props for the 'Little Shop of Horrors' musical production.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Huseby Ungdomsskole, Trondheim: Lower-secondary school in Trondheim, Norway, and confirmed CDG Erasmus+ partner for the 'Between Trondheim, Wuppertal and the World' project with 10th-grade joint attendance and collaborative film work. Directly comparable European secondary school in the same Kompass mobility network.
• St. Vitus College, Bussum: Secondary school in Bussum, Netherlands, explicitly listed as CDG's Erasmus+ exchange partner for environmental projects and cultural visits by 7th-grade students. Directly comparable as a European partner secondary school participating in the same Erasmus+ Kompass mobility framework.
• Helmholtz-Gymnasium Wuppertal: Public Gymnasium located in Wuppertal serving the same Abitur-prep catchment population. Directly comparable as another NRW public Gymnasium competing for the same primary-school feeders and operating under the same NRW state education framework.

Broad incumbents

• Franconian International School: International secondary school in Franconia (Bavaria) offering IB and Erasmus+ programming. Comparable in international secondary-school scope and EU-mobility participation, though region (Bavaria) and private-fees model differ from NRW public-school context.
• Berlin International School: International secondary school in Berlin offering IB diploma and strong extracurricular portfolio to internationally mobile families. Comparable in international-secondary-school positioning and breadth of enrichment programs, but operates as a private fees-based institution rather than a state-funded Gymnasium.
• International School of Düsseldorf: Well-established international secondary school in NRW offering IB and international curricula to globally mobile families. Comparable as an NRW-based secondary institution with international exchange programming, though it serves primarily expat/fees-paying families rather than the local German public catchment.
• St. George's The English International School, Cologne: English-medium international secondary school in NRW with IB program and broad extracurricular offering. Comparable as an NRW-based international secondary institution with strong enrichment and exchange programming, though operating as a private fees-paying school rather than a public Gymnasium.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

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Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

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