Ernst-Barlach-Gesamtschule

What Ernst-Barlach-Gesamtschule does

Ernst-Barlach-Gesamtschule (EBGS) is a publicly funded comprehensive secondary school (Gesamtschule) located in Dinslaken, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, operating under the supervision of Bezirksregierung Düsseldorf. Founded in 1986 and celebrating its 40th anniversary in 2026, the school serves students across the full secondary spectrum (Sekundarstufe I and II, grades 5–13), offering all three recognized German diploma pathways (Hauptschulabschluss, Realschulabschluss, and Abitur) within a single institution. It operates from two campuses in Dinslaken — the main site at Scharnhorststraße 2 and a secondary site at Goethestraße 90 — and provides extended-day care (Ganztag) with meal services operated by external partner Genialis GmbH.

EBGS delivers education through a layered program stack comprising core academic instruction, MINT (STEM) pathways, the School FabLab/Makerspace, a Pilotprojekt Digitale Klasse with iPad integration, Moodle LMS, WebUntis scheduling, TaskCards collaboration, Microsoft Office, and a school-wide AI chatbot (AIS.chat). Enrichment programs include KAoA career and university orientation, Medienscouts peer digital-education program, in-classroom support (Lerninsel), school social work, a self-learning library, and the Schule der Zukunft (BNE) sustainability track covering Klimaexpedition, Agenda 21, Eine Welt AG, and a children's-rights team. The school was recognized as a Medienscouts-Schule 2026 by the NRW Ministry of School and Education and Landesanstalt für Medien NRW.

The business model is non-commercial: EBGS is tuition-free and funded by the state of North Rhine-Westphalia, with no private equity, parent company, or shareholder structure. Revenue derives entirely from public education budgets. Supplemental support comes from a regional sponsorship network (Niederrheinische Sparkasse Rhein-Lippe, Volksbank Rhein-Lippe, Benteler, Steinhoff Kaltwalzen, Autohaus Elspass, Stadtwerke Dinslaken) and institutional partnerships with Hochschule Rhein-Waal, Berufskolleg Dinslaken, St. Vinzenz-Hospital, and the 36-year-running Aktionskreis Pater Beda. Student acquisition occurs through the standard NRW state school registration process, supplemented by an open-house cycle, virtual 3D tour, school film, and an Instagram channel (@ebgs.dinslaken).

Name

Ernst-Barlach-Gesamtschule

Legal name

Ernst-Barlach Gesamtschule

Website

https://ebgs.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1986

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Ernst-Barlach-Gesamtschule is a publicly funded comprehensive secondary school in Dinslaken, North Rhine-Westphalia, serving grades 5–13 across two campuses with all three German diploma pathways, an iPad/Moodle digital classroom, AI chatbot support, MINT and sustainability programs, and career orientation through university and regional industry partnerships.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Dinslaken

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

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Ernst-Barlach-Gesamtschule is a publicly funded comprehensive secondary school (Gesamtschule) delivering integrated education for students from grade 5 through grade 13, covering the full Hauptschulabschluss, Realschulabschluss, and Abitur diploma pathways within a single institution. The school bundles academic instruction with a digital classroom program (iPads, Moodle LMS, AIS.chat AI chatbot, TaskCards), STEM (MINT) focus, a School FabLab makerspace, career and university orientation (KAoA), inclusive education, and full-day care (Ganztag) including cafeteria services and extracurricular AG offerings.

Product overview

Ernst-Barlach-Gesamtschule is a comprehensive secondary school in Dinslaken, Germany, offering a multi-level educational program from grades 5-13 (Hauptschule, Realschule, and Gymnasium pathways). The school operates a unified digital learning platform combining its LMS (Moodle), digital classroom infrastructure (iPads, AIS.chat AI chatbot), and specialized programs including the School FabLab/Makerspace, a Digital Class pilot project, a Medienscouts peer education program, and MINT (STEM) education. The full-day program (Ganztag), school library, and career orientation services (KAoA) complement the core academic offerings, while the 'Schule der Zukunft' sustainability program integrates environmental education across the curriculum.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Comprehensive Secondary Education (Sekundarstufe I & II) Full secondary education program covering grades 5 through 13, delivering all three German diploma pathways — Hauptschulabschluss, Realschulabschluss, and Abitur — within a single institution for students in the Dinslaken area.
• Digital Class Pilot Project (Pilotprojekt Digitale Klasse) Pilot program integrating iPads, digital learning platforms, and AI tools (including AIS.chat) into daily classroom instruction for selected classes, supporting a tablet-based digital classroom workflow.
• STEM Education Program (MINT-Förderung) Comprehensive STEM program including dedicated computing, natural sciences, and technology courses in grades 5-6, Wahlpflicht courses in grades 7+, and project days fostering science, technology, engineering, and mathematics skills.
• School FabLab / Makerspace Digital fabrication laboratory offering students hands-on experience with digital technologies, 3D printing, and maker education, supporting practical STEM and design projects.
• Full-Day Program (Ganztag) Extended school day program offering supervised care from 7:30 AM, extracurricular Arbeitsgemeinschaften (AG) activities, hot meals through the cafeteria (Mensa operated by Genialis GmbH), and Betreuung services for working families.
• School of the Future – Education for Sustainable Development (Schule der Zukunft / BNE) Sustainability and global citizenship education program integrating Klimaexpedition, Kinderrechtsteam Wassertröpfchen, Agenda 21, Eine Welt AG, BNE-Themenwoche, and DüNe44 initiatives across the curriculum.
• Career and University Orientation (KAoA) Structured career and study orientation program including FöBO Berufsorientierung, partnerships with Arbeitsagentur, Berufskolleg Dinslaken, and Hochschule Rhein-Waal, plus internship placements and KAoA goes Green – Jobs for Future.
• Inclusive Education Program (Inklusion an der EBGS) Dedicated inclusive education model supporting students with diverse learning needs, including an Inklusionsklasse and tailored pedagogical support integrated into the mainstream curriculum.
• Medienscouts Peer Education Program Peer-led digital media education program where trained students teach fellow classmates about safe, responsible, and critical use of digital media, recognized with the Medienscouts-Schule 2026 award.
• School Library / Self-Learning Center (Schulbibliothek – Selbstlernzentrum) Library and self-study facility offering physical and digital resources for independent learning, research, and study support for students across all grade levels.

Quantifiable outcome

• 36-year ongoing partnership with Aktionskreis Pater Beda for social learning and community engagement

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

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App detail

Integration5 records

AI capability4 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Niederrheinische Sparkasse Rhein-LippeminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal savings bank providing financial sponsorship and support for school programs and initiatives
• Volksbank Rhein-LippeminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal cooperative bank providing financial sponsorship for school initiatives and programs
• Hochschule Rhein-Waal (Kamp-Lintfort)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional university of applied sciences providing study orientation counseling (Studienberatung), university lab visits for biology courses, and potential academic pathway guidance for upper-level students
• BentelerminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal industrial company providing sponsorship and potential career orientation connections for students
• Berufskolleg DinslakencoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerVocational college partnership supporting career orientation (KAoA) and providing pathways between general and vocational education
• Autohaus ElspassminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal automotive dealership providing sponsorship for school programs
• Stadtwerke DinslakenminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal municipal utility company providing sponsorship and supporting educational initiatives
• St. Vinzenz-HospitalminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal hospital providing health-related educational partnerships and career orientation in healthcare fields
• Steinhoff KaltwalzenminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal industrial company providing sponsorship and potential career orientation connections
• Aktionskreis Pater BedacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner35+ year social learning partnership supporting values education, global citizenship (Eine Welt AG), and sustainability initiatives with over 36 years of documented cooperation

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Others

• Moodle: Moodle is the open-source LMS that EBGS uses for course delivery; comparable as the infrastructure provider enabling EBGS's digital classroom and an ecosystem participant in German school digitization.
• Microsoft (Education): Microsoft provides Office 365 and Teams for Education used across German schools; comparable as an enabling technology provider for EBGS's digital infrastructure rather than a direct competitor.

Direct peers

• Phorms Education: Phorms operates private bilingual K-12 schools across Germany with a comparable mix of academic rigor, digital integration, and STEM emphasis; comparable as another German K-12 operator with a multi-diploma pathway approach.
• SIS Swiss International School: SIS operates international K-12 schools in Germany offering multi-track curricula and language immersion; comparable to EBGS as a K-12 operator with digital learning programs and a focus on preparing students for both vocational and academic tracks.
• Berlin Metropolitan School: Berlin Metropolitan School is an international K-12 school in Germany with strong STEM and digital-education components; comparable to EBGS as a comprehensive secondary school emphasizing integrated technology and varied post-secondary pathways.

Emerging players

• Helliwood media & education: Helliwood specializes in digital media education and EdTech tools for German schools; comparable as an emerging player whose Medienscouts-style programs overlap with EBGS's Medienscouts-Schule 2026 recognition and digital-literacy focus.
• Scoolio: Scoolio provides a student engagement and school communication app used across German secondary schools; comparable as an emerging digital ecosystem player touching the same K-12 communication and learning workflow that EBGS implements via TaskCards, WebUntis, and Moodle.

Broad incumbents

• Cornelsen Verlag: Cornelsen is a major German K-12 education publisher with digital learning platforms; comparable to EBGS as a broader German education incumbent whose curriculum materials and digital tools shape the secondary-school learning experience.
• Klett Group: Klett is one of Germany's largest education publishers serving K-12 schools with textbooks and digital learning materials; comparable as a broader incumbent in the German K-12 education ecosystem whose content and tools are used by schools like EBGS.
• MINT-EC: MINT-EC is a national German network of STEM-focused secondary schools; directly comparable because EBGS runs a MINT-EC-aligned STEM program and participates in the broader German STEM school ecosystem.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Instagraminstagram.com/ebgs.dinslaken
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ernst-barlach-gesamtschule

Compliance2 records

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