Christliche Schule

What Christliche Schule does

Christliche Schule Dresden is a state-recognized private substitute school (staatlich anerkannte Ersatzschule) operating in Dresden, Germany under two legal entities: the parent association Christlicher Schulverein Zschachwitz e.V. and the operating non-profit CS Christliche Schule Dresden gGmbH (HRB Dresden 29868). It serves families in the Dresden region seeking Christian values-based education by offering a continuous learning pathway from Grundschule (elementary school) with Hort (after-school care) through Oberschule (secondary) and Gymnasium (grammar school, up to Abitur). The school pairs modern pedagogy with a distinctive sustainability/climate program, holding official Klimaschule Sachsen certification since 2018 and having won the national Bundesenergiesparmeister 2017 competition plus a 2019 Sonderpreis sustainability continuation award.

The core product is the integrated curriculum and extracurricular program rather than a software platform. Educational technology consists of Microsoft Office 365 (office.cs-dresden.de), Indiware Unterrichtsplaner for scheduling, and a Contao-based website supported by Cloudflare CDN. The differentiated Klimaschule program encompasses the Klima-AG (student climate action group), Klima-Pass (incentive booklet for 5th graders), the student-run CSD-Bioladen organic shop, a Hydrokultur system, a bicycle-powered Handy-Aufladestation phone charging station, the Kleidertauschbörse clothing exchange, and partnerships with HTW Dresden, TU Dresden, SAENA, BUND, Arche Nova, and the Klimaschule Sachsen network. International climate exchanges with Rasselbande e.V. take students to UN Climate Summits via DFJW funding. An alumni network with tiered annual fees (12 EUR under age 27, 24 EUR thereafter) extends engagement beyond graduation.

The go-to-market is direct enrollment through a formal Schulaufnahmeverfahren (school admission procedure), supplemented by open days, alumni and church referrals, and organic channels (website, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, alumni newsletter). Revenue is generated through a combination of state funding (typical for Ersatzschulen), Schulverein membership fees, tuition contributions, alumni subscriptions, donations, and fundraising activities (Steinspende, Patenschaften, Benefizkonzert). The institution is non-profit, family of no external investors, and operates exclusively in the Dresden region with no disclosed revenue figures. Leadership is provided by Geschäftsführerin Petra Schütze (since 2012) alongside a Schulleitung team and a six-member Schulverein Vorstand.

Name

Christliche Schule

Legal name

Christlicher Schulverein Zschachwitz e.V.

Website

https://cs-dresden.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Christliche Schule Dresden is a state-recognized Christian private school in Dresden, Germany offering continuous education from Grundschule through Gymnasium, distinguished by official Klimaschule Sachsen certification and an integrated sustainability program, serving families seeking values-based alternative education.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private K-12 Education

NAICS

Educational Services (611), All Other Schools and Instruction (61169)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Christian Colleges with Theological Programs (EDAHAKAG)

Keywords

• Private k-12 education
• Christian school education
• Climate school programs
• Secondary education services
• Values-based learning

Headquarters

HQ city

Dresden

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, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Tuition/School Fees: As a state-recognized substitute school (staatlich anerkannte Ersatzschule), the school operates through a combination of state funding, school association (Schulverein) membership fees, and tuition contributions. Alumni membership fees are 12 EUR/year up to age 27, then 24 EUR/year. The school also receives donations and operates fundraising activities.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Christliche Schule Dresden is a state-recognized Christian Ersatzschule in Dresden that delivers full K-12 education through its Grundschule (with Hort after-school care), Oberschule, and Gymnasium, culminating in the Abitur. The school integrates Christian values-based pedagogy with modern learning approaches and an embedded Klimaschule (Climate School) program featuring student-led sustainability projects. The institution is operated as a non-profit through the parent association Christlicher Schulverein Zschachwitz e.V. and the operating entity CS Christliche Schule Dresden gGmbH.

Product overview

Christliche Schule Dresden operates as a state-recognized private school offering primary (Grundschule) and secondary (Oberschule/Gymnasium) education. The institution functions as a multi-entity structure comprising the school association (Schulverein Zschachwitz e.V.), a non-profit company (gGmbH), and various educational programs. Core offerings include the comprehensive Klimaschule (Climate School) program established in 2018, featuring climate AG activities, student-led projects like the CSD-Bioladen organic shop, hydroculture systems, clothing exchanges, and phone charging stations. The school also maintains an Alumni Network for former students and provides various student projects including the HarmoniCS orchestra and 'Schule wird Staat' civic education program. The educational approach integrates Christian values with modern pedagogy, emphasizing environmental sustainability and democratic participation.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Alumni-Netzwerk: Alumni network for former students of Christliche Schule Dresden, operating under the school association.
• Klimaschule
• Christlicher Schulverein Zschachwitz e.V.
• CSD-Bioladen

Products and services

• Grundschule & Hort

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 9,000 votes received in national Energiesparmeister online ranking (2017)
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration7 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Rasselbande e.V.coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2014Long-standing cooperation with the Dresden association Rasselbande e.V. for international climate exchange programs. Since 2014, jointly organized German-French exchange trips to UN Climate Summits (COP). Programs are self-designed and organized, financially supported by DFJW (Deutsch-Französisches Jugendwerk). This partnership was foundational to the establishment of the Klimajahr 2017 and the school's climate school identity.
• HTW Dresden (Hochschule für Technik und Wirtschaft Dresden)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCooperation with HTW Dresden on urban climate measurement projects. Research team 'Leopold' from HTW worked with students on measuring air humidity, solar radiation, and temperature. The school received three measurement stations for the school roof. Also collaborated on solar power plant concepts for the school building.
• TU Dresden (Technische Universität Dresden)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration with TU Dresden and LANU on urban greening and city climate projects. Students developed four concepts for a solar power plant on the school roof in cooperation with the mathematics advanced course (Mathe-LK). Results discussed with school management.
• SAENA (Sächsische Energieagentur)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCooperation with SAENA and SBGDD for measuring the school's energy balance (Energiebilanz) in 2022/2023 and subsequent improvements. Also provides significant support for BNE (Bildung für nachhaltige Entwicklung) project days.
• BUND (Bund für Umwelt und Naturschutz Deutschland)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnual cooperation with BUND for Apfeltage (Apple Days) in September. Students taste and learn about old apple varieties and biodiversity issues. Helps sensitize students to biodiversity and species loss.
• ÖIZ (Ökumenisches Informationszentrum Dresden)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCooperation with ÖIZ for exhibition openings and poetry slam presentations (April 2022). Continued collaboration on educational events.
• Lebenshilfe PirnaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCooperation for producing screen prints (Siebdruck) and old mobile phone collection for recycling (from January 2023). Students work with Lebenshilfe on sustainable craft projects.
• GeoscopiaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerClassroom workshops using satellite imagery analysis. Conducted twice per year with 3-4 classes participating each time.
• Arche NovaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCooperation for simulation games and workshops in the science profile (Nawi-Profil), donation campaigns, and extensive expert support for various projects.
• Nationalpark Sächsische SchweizminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTree planting action and meadow restoration (Streuobstwiese) near Stadt Wehlen in Sächsische Schweiz. Sponsored and organized through the Nationalparkzentrum. Students participated in planting young fruit trees on the meadow.
• Klimaschule Sachsen NetzwerkcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerActive member of the Klimaschule Sachsen network since 2018, coordinated by SMK (Sächsisches Staatsministerium für Kultus) and SMEKUL (Sächsisches Staatsministerium für Energie, Klima, Umwelt, Landwirtschaft). The network includes all participating Saxon climate schools and holds annual conferences (September/January).

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCqdZUdggwrxsf2sBPxwOyLw
• Facebookfacebook.com/profile.php
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/christliche-schule

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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