Dreilinden-Oberschule

What Dreilinden-Oberschule does

Dreilinden-Gymnasium is a state-funded public secondary school located in the Zehlendorf district of Berlin, Germany, serving students in the Sekundarstufe I and II (grades 7 through 13). It is operated under the Bezirksamt Steglitz-Zehlendorf von Berlin as part of the Berlin public school system and charges no tuition. In the 2021/22 school year the school was designated a Staatliche Europa-Schule Berlin (SESB), establishing a bilingual German-English educational track that differentiates it from standard Berlin Gymnasien. The school pursues a MINT (mathematics, informatics, natural sciences, technology) focus and holds the CertiLingua certification as well as the 'MINT-freundliche Schule' designation, both signaling curriculum quality in STEM and European languages.

The school's product offering centers on academic instruction, foreign-language programming (English, Spanish, French, Latin), and structured extracurricular activities including a school-internal Model United Nations group (which won Best Delegation at MUN 2024), Erasmus+ student exchanges with four international partner schools, and music ensembles. Career-orientation programming includes Betriebspraktika in grade 9 and cooperation with universities and research institutions. A 50-year-old Förderverein (parent support association) supplements state funding with supplementary equipment, excursions, and project financing. The school references 21st-century skills and digital learning infrastructure but discloses no specific AI/ML or proprietary technology stack.

The business model is that of a German public school: revenue is derived entirely from per-pupil state allocations distributed via the Bezirksamt and the Senatsverwaltung für Bildung, supplemented by Förderverein donations and parental contributions. There is no commercial pricing, no customer billing, and no go-to-market motion in the traditional sense. Student enrollment is governed by Berlin's centralized school allocation process. Strategic positioning is achieved through regulatory designations (SESB), curriculum certifications (CertiLingua, MINT-freundliche Schule), and quality signals (MUN awards, Erasmus+ participation) rather than through commercial differentiation.

Name

Dreilinden-Oberschule

Legal name

Dreilinden Gymnasium

Website

https://dreilinden-gymnasium.de

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Dreilinden-Gymnasium is a state-funded public secondary school in Berlin-Zehlendorf serving grades 7–13. It offers a bilingual German-English SESB track, MINT focus, CertiLingua certification, and Erasmus+ exchanges with international partner schools.

Ownership category

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Product category

Secondary Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industry

Classical Education K–12 Schools (EDAJABAF)

Keywords

• Secondary education services
• Bilingual education programs
• STEM education programs
• Vocational orientation services
• International student exchanges

Headquarters

HQ city

Berlin

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, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Government Funding: As a public secondary school (Gymnasium) in Berlin, Dreilinden-Gymnasium is funded by the Bezirksamt Steglitz-Zehlendorf and the Senatsverwaltung für Bildung, Jugend und Sport. The school does not charge tuition fees.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Dreilinden-Oberschule is a public secondary school (Gymnasium) in Berlin Zehlendorf delivering comprehensive secondary education from grade 7 through Abitur (grade 13). The school offers a portfolio of specialized programs including the bilingual Staatliche Europaschule Berlin (SESB) German-English program, a Mathematics-Natural Sciences profile, a Bilingual profile, optional music and brass class (Bläserklasse) programs, vocational orientation, Model United Nations, and Erasmus+ international exchanges. The school does not charge tuition and is funded by Berlin state authorities.

Product overview

Dreilinden-Gymnasium (Dreilinden-Oberschule) is a public secondary school in Berlin offering a comprehensive educational portfolio with multiple specialized programs. The school operates a dual-track system with the Staatliche Europaschule Berlin (SESB) bilingual program and traditional profile options including a Mathematics-Natural Sciences track (7a) and Bilingual German-English class (7c). Additional offerings include the optional Brass Class (Bläserklasse) music program, comprehensive Vocational Orientation services, Model United Nations (MUN) diplomatic simulations, and Erasmus+ international exchange programs. The school has invested heavily in digital learning infrastructure supporting distance education through platforms like Lernraum Berlin, 3LindenCloud, and Schul.cloud. The parent-supported Förderverein supplements educational resources through fundraising for equipment, renovations, and extracurricular activities.

Differentiator

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Functional benefit

Products and services

• Staatliche Europaschule Berlin (SESB) Program Bilingual German-English educational program where students receive instruction in both languages at near-native speaker level, with French as the partner language starting in grade 5. Leads to an additional bilingual certificate upon graduation.
• Bilingual Profile (7c) German-English bilingual class where students learn selected subjects such as Biology or Geography in English, providing immersive language education.
• Mathematics-Natural Sciences Profile (7a) Enhanced mathematics and natural sciences curriculum with additional instruction hours in STEM subjects for students seeking intensive scientific education.
• Flex Classes Flexible orientation classes where students receive additional Biology and English instruction in grade 7 before choosing between the bilingual or math-nat profile in grade 8.
• Brass Class Program (Bläserklasse) Optional music education program where students learn brass instruments under expert guidance, with instruments available for loan through the school.
• Vocational Orientation Program (Berufliche Orientierung) Comprehensive career guidance program with grade-specific activities including internship placements, career fairs, and partnerships with Jugendberufsagentur and other employment organizations.
• Model United Nations (MUN) Diplomatic simulation program where students represent countries in UN-style conferences, developing public speaking, negotiation, and global awareness skills.
• Erasmus+ Exchange Program European student exchange program enabling international travel and cultural immersion with partner schools in Sweden (Danderyds Gymnasium), Spain (IES San Isidoro), and other countries.
• Digital Learning Infrastructure School-wide digital education platform including Lernraum Berlin, Nextcloud (3LindenCloud), Schulmails, schul.cloud, BOLLE, and DSBmobile for distance learning, homework distribution, and student communication.

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

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No

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AI maturity

App detail

Integration8 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Danderyds GymnasiumcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Swedish partner school in Stockholm as part of Erasmus+ exchange program. 24 students from Dreilinden participated in 2025 exchange with joint programs in politics, economics, and geography.
• Colegio de la Inmaculada GijóncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSpanish partner school in Gijón, Asturias. Active student exchange program as part of Spanish language education.
• Tullinge GymnasiumminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSwedish partner school near Stockholm (Botkyrka) for international exchange.
• V. Liceum Ogólnoksztalcace IM. A. WitkowskiegominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner school in Kraków, Poland for international exchanges.
• Quentin-Blake-Grundschule (SESB)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSESB (Staatliche Europaschule Berlin) partner school; feeder school for bilingual German-English program.
• Dreilinden-GrundschulecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrimary school partner in Zehlendorf; feeder school for the Dreilinden-Gymnasium.
• JugendberufsagenturcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerYouth career agency providing career counseling. Mr. Mader serves as school's dedicated career advisor for Mittelstufe and Oberstufe students.
• Synicial GmbH BerlinminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCareer orientation partner for student development programs.
• Institut für TalententwicklungminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner for talent development and career orientation initiatives.
• NatLab (FU Berlin)coreTechnology or IntegrationScience laboratory at Free University Berlin (FU) for hands-on chemistry and biology experiments. Multiple class visits documented.
• IES San IsidorominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSpanish partner school in Sevilla for Spanish language exchange visits.
• Deutsche Bundesstiftung Umwelt (DBU)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in sustainability education project 'Verpackung – Aufbau der Schülerkompetenz für eine nachhaltige Welt' with Berliner Hochschule für Technik.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Beethoven-Gymnasium Berlin: Berlin state Gymnasium located in the Steglitz/Lankwitz/Lichterfelde area, in the same southwest Berlin catchment as Dreilinden-Gymnasium. Serves comparable middle-to-affluent Berlin families with traditional Gymnasium curriculum leading to Abitur, with overlapping feeder primary schools and competing for the same pool of bilingual-track and MINT-oriented students.
• Romain-Rolland-Gymnasium Berlin: Pankow-district Berlin state Gymnasium offering bilingual profile options and STEM focus. Comparable in scale and SESB-adjacent curriculum model, providing an alternative for families in other Berlin districts seeking a similar international/bilingual pathway as Dreilinden's SESB and mathematical-scientific profiles.
• Marie-Curie-Gymnasium Berlin: Berlin state Gymnasium with a strong natural sciences and MINT orientation. Directly comparable to Dreilinden's mathematical-scientific profile (7a) and competes for STEM-focused Abitur candidates in Berlin, making it a like-for-like substitute on the MINT-freundliche dimension.
• Schiller-Gymnasium Berlin: Established Charlottenburg-based state Gymnasium with a strong humanities profile and comparable Abitur preparation. Competes directly with Dreilinden-Gymnasium for academically-oriented Berlin families and offers overlapping extracurricular programming, serving as a direct substitute for Abitur-bound applicants in central Berlin.
• Berlin International School (BIS): Private English-language international school in Berlin offering IB Diploma alongside international curriculum. Direct competitor for internationally-minded Berlin families considering Dreilinden's SESB English track, though BIS charges significant tuition and serves mostly expat/mobile families rather than local German families.
• Andreas-Gymnasium Berlin: Berlin state Gymnasium with a humanities-rich profile and strong extracurricular offering. Operates as another full-stack secondary option for academically-qualified Berlin families seeking Abitur preparation with comparable enrichment programming to Dreilinden-Gymnasium, in the Friedrichshain district.
• Heinz-Berggruen-Gymnasium Berlin: Newer Berlin state Gymnasium in Wilmersdorf (founded 2015) with an arts-focused profile. Competes within the same parent pool for academically-qualified Berlin applicants seeking a specialized Gymnasium experience and operates in the same southwest-central Berlin catchment as Dreilinden-Gymnasium.
• Phorms Education Berlin: Private bilingual (German-English) school network in Berlin offering state-recognized Abitur with immersive English instruction. Closest paid substitute to Dreilinden's bilingual and SESB programs, competing directly for the same segment of families seeking German-English bilingual schooling at premium tuition.
• Sophie-Charlotte-Gymnasium Berlin: Berlin state Gymnasium in the Charlottenburg-Wilmersdorf district offering a comparable bilingual track profile with German-English instruction pathways. Functions as a direct substitute for families considering Dreilinden's SESB program who live in central/west Berlin rather than the southwest catchment.

Broad incumbents

• Canisius-Kolleg Berlin: Long-established private Catholic Gymnasium in Berlin's Tiergarten district with strong academic reputation and deep extracurricular offerings. Competes for the same academically-competitive Berlin families as Dreilinden-Gymnasium, with a broader curricular scope and longer institutional history.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Profiles10 records

Subsidiaries1 record

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