EKG Barsbüttel

What EKG Barsbüttel does

EKG Barsbüttel (legal name: Erich Kästner Gemeinschaftsschule mit Oberstufe) is a public K-13 community school located at Soltausredder 28, 22885 Barsbüttel, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany. Founded in 1995 and operated under the authority of the State of Schleswig-Holstein's Ministry of Education, the school serves over 1,000 students across 36 classes with 75 teachers spanning grades 5 through 13. As a Gemeinschaftsschule (community school) with upper secondary level, EKG offers all German secondary school qualifications — ESA, MSA, and Abitur — under one institutional roof, deliberately delaying educational track selection so students can pursue their strongest academic path. The school is the primary secondary institution for the Barsbüttel municipality, with very high transition rates from local elementary schools, and is supported by an active parent council, Schulverein (school association), and Mensaverein (canteen association).

The school's core program includes a digital tablet-based learning program (Lernen mit digitalen Medien) where students from grade 7 receive municipality-provided iPads configured for educational use only, school-wide WiFi, IServ learning management platform, and over 1,000 networked devices. Bilingual English instruction (Bili program) starts with preparatory English in grade 5 and transitions to bilingual World Studies from grade 7, including educational trips to London. Structured career orientation (Berufsorientierung) begins in grade 5 and includes internships in grades 8, 9, and 11, supported by 15+ local employer partnerships across retail, industrial, healthcare, and financial sectors. Extra-curricular offerings include Erasmus+ international exchanges (partner school in Lyon, France, and Estonia), musical programs (orchestra, choir), beekeeping (Bienen AG, ~160,000 bees on site), a Green Classroom (Grünes Klassenzimmer), sustainability working group (Nachhaltigkeits AG), a school podcast (Schulschnack), and a student-led first aid service (Schulsanitätsdienst) in cooperation with the German Red Cross.

EKG Barsbüttel is funded through public education budgets: the municipality of Barsbüttel provides building equipment, school budget, and tablet devices, while the State of Schleswig-Holstein funds operational costs through the Ministry of Education. Direct revenue from end users is limited to a €35 per-semester flat fee for the voluntary Open All-Day Program (Offener Ganztag). The school is not a commercial entity; it has no shareholders, no private equity, and no acquisition or investment exposure. The school is certified as "Schule ohne Rassismus – Schule mit Courage" by the Aktionsgemeinschaft gegen Rassismus e.V. and celebrated its 30-year anniversary in 2025.

Name

EKG Barsbüttel

Legal name

Erich Kästner Gemeinschaftsschule mit Oberstufe

Website

https://ekg-barsbuettel.de

Company type

Public

Founded year

1995

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

EKG Barsbüttel is a public K-13 community school in Barsbüttel, Germany, serving over 1,000 students across 36 classes with 75 teachers. Operated by the State of Schleswig-Holstein, it offers all German secondary qualifications, digital tablet learning, bilingual instruction, and structured career orientation.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public Secondary Education (K-13)

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Educational Support Services (611710)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Special Education (SPED), IEP & Accessibility/Assistive Technology (EDAJAMAH)

Keywords

• Public secondary education
• K-12 community school
• Digital learning program
• Career orientation
• School media library

Headquarters

HQ city

Barsbüttel

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, Others

Revenue model

1. Public Education Funding: EKG Barsbüttel is a public school funded by government sources. The municipality of Barsbüttel provides building equipment and school budget, while the state of Schleswig-Holstein funds operational costs through the education ministry.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

EKG Barsbüttel is a state-run public Gemeinschaftsschule (community school) with upper secondary level (Oberstufe) providing comprehensive secondary education for grades 5-13 in Barsbüttel, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany. The school serves over 1,000 students and delivers the full range of German secondary school qualifications (ESA, MSA, Abitur), supplemented by a digital tablet program from grade 7, bilingual instruction in English, structured career orientation, an open all-day program (Offener Ganztag), school media library, cafeteria and lunch services, and international exchanges through Erasmus+.

Product overview

EKG Barsbüttel is a Gemeinschaftsschule (community school) with upper secondary level offering comprehensive educational services. The core educational program includes digital tablet-based learning (Lernen mit digitalen Medien), bilingual instruction (Bilingualer Unterricht), and structured career orientation (Berufsorientierung) spanning grades 5-13. Support services include the Offener Ganztag (extended day program with homework help and activities), Mensa (lunch service), Cafeteria (breakfast), and Mediothek (media library with 10,000+ items). Extra-curricular offerings encompass international exchanges via Erasmus+, musical programs (orchestra, choir), sustainability initiatives, beekeeping, first aid service, podcast production, and the Enrichment gifted program. The school operates as a unified educational platform without separate product modules.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Offener Ganztag (Open Extended Day Program) Voluntary afternoon program offering homework assistance followed by diverse course offerings including sports, music, creative arts, and academic support in subjects such as Mathematics and English. Managed by certified social educator Hendrik Bordasch. Parents pay a flat fee of €35 per semester.
• Lernen mit digitalen Medien (Digital Media Learning) Comprehensive digital learning program using tablets. Students in grades 5-6 receive workshops on media usage; from grade 7, each student receives an educationally configured tablet provided by the municipality of Barsbüttel for use until the end of secondary level, with school-authorized apps only and web filtering that extends to home use in grades 7-8.
• Bilingualer Unterricht (Bilingual Instruction) Bilingual World Studies instruction in English. Students in grade 5 receive preparatory English courses, progressing to bilingual instruction in World Studies from grade 7. The program includes educational trips to London.
• Berufsorientierung (Career Orientation) Structured career guidance program spanning grades 5-13, including Girls' & Boys' Day, workplace visits, internship programs in grades 8, 9, and 11, career counseling with the local labor agency (Arbeitsagentur Bad Oldesloe), and cooperation with 15+ local companies (including Fielmann AG, Sparkasse Holstein, Alfa Laval, Otto Wulff, NOWEDA, BAUKING, and others).
• Mediothek (Media Library) School library with approximately 10,000 cataloged media items, 10 internet-capable computers for research, book boxes for classroom lending, and board games available during breaks. Operated by parent volunteers and integrated with the Antolin reading promotion program for grades 5-7.
• Mensa (Hot Lunch Service) Hot lunch service during midday break, operated with professional kitchen staff. Cashless payment via the MensaMax system with a dedicated Android app for meal ordering and payment processing.
• Cafeteria (Breakfast Service) Breakfast service in the break hall offering sandwiches, cheese sticks, milk drinks, juices, mineral water, yogurt, and fruit. Operated by the parent association (Schulverein).
• EKG International (Erasmus+) International exchange program under Erasmus+ funding. Includes exchanges with partner school Lycée et Collège Antoine de Saint-Exupéry in Lyon, France, and partners in Estonia, focusing on cultural encounters and German-French relations. French exchange students receive IServ platform access to facilitate collaboration.
• Schulsanitätsdienst (School First Aid Service) First aid service staffed by trained student volunteers from grades 7-11, providing medical assistance during breaks, sports events, and other school activities, in cooperation with the German Red Cross (DRK-Ortsverein Barsbüttel e.V.) and DRK Stormarn.

Quantifiable outcome

• 70% of 10th grade students transition to upper secondary
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration6 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

20 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Lycée et Collège Antoine de Saint-Exupéry (Lyon, France)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023French partner school in the Erasmus+ program. Students collaborate on cultural projects (e.g., 'Encounters of Cultures – confrontation, boundaries or integration?') focusing on German-French relations. Exchange visits include travel to Lyon.
• Henri Benthack GmbH & Co. KGminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNorddeutscher Baustoffhändler with six locations in four federal states. Provides internship and training positions for EKG students in the building materials sector.
• Arthur KrügerminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal company in Barsbüttel providing internship positions and career counseling for students, with joint projects in art and technology classes.
• Canal-Control+Clean Umweltschutzservice GmbHminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEnvironmental service company offering diverse training opportunities in commercial, technical, and administrative fields, including dual study programs.
• Hermann Stitz Haustechnik (GC-GRUPPE)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerWholesale company in building technology with nearly 100 years of experience. Supports EKG with company visits, internship positions, and business practicum placements.
• Fielmann AGminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEye care company supporting EKG with company tours, internships, business practicums, and training positions in retail, optometry, and hearing acoustics.
• ABE GruppeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal company in Barsbüttel specializing in energy and building technology. Provides internship, training positions, and company visits for students.
• Möbel HöffnerminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFurniture retailer in Barsbüttel that supports the school with equipment donations and offers internships and training positions across various departments.
• Sparkasse HolsteinminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSavings bank that provides professional application training conducted by young bank employees who recently completed their own schooling.
• E. Michaelis und Co.minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCompany in Reinbek providing internship positions, application strategy workshops, company tours, and training positions in commercial and trade sectors.
• BAUKINGminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBuilding materials retailer offering company visits, presentations by trainees, and internship and training positions for students.
• Alfa LavalminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLeading company in energy, environment, and food sectors. Offers internships, training positions, and dual study programs in industrial engineering.
• Otto WulffminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerReal estate company offering technical and commercial training positions as well as dual study programs for career starters.
• Möbius Modell- und FormenbauminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerModel and mold manufacturing company in Barsbüttel for over 40 years. Offers training as technical model builders combining craftsmanship with modern technology.
• Schmelzer HörsystememinorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHearing systems company offering trial work experiences, internships, and training as hearing aid acousticians with opportunities for advancement.
• Knaack & JahnminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndustrial pipe and plant engineering company with over 500 employees. Supports with internship positions and company visits.
• FKS – Ing. Fritz Schroeder GmbH & Co. KGminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLeading provider of graphic machines for post-press processing in Barsbüttel. Offers commercial training positions in wholesale and foreign trade.
• NOWEDA Arzneimittel AGminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPharmaceutical wholesale company at Barsbüttel location offering logistics training (warehouse logistics) and commercial wholesale positions.
• DRK-Ortsverein Barsbüttel e.V.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGerman Red Cross local chapter collaborating with EKG on the Schulsanitätsdienst (school first aid service). Provides first aid training and ongoing education for student volunteers, with Sabine Bösger from DRK Stormarn co-leading the program.
• Arbeitsagentur (Employment Agency) Bad OldesloecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerState employment agency providing career counseling services. Frau Schrum, the assigned counselor, conducts weekly on-site counseling sessions and supports with internship and training searches through the Praktikum Hansebelt portal.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Others

• IServ GmbH: Educational technology platform provider whose IServ system EKG uses for learning management, communication, and international collaboration. As an enabler of EKG's digital infrastructure, IServ is operationally adjacent though not a competitor.
• Bundesagentur für Arbeit (Federal Employment Agency): German federal employment agency that provides EKG's on-site career counseling via the Bad Oldesloe office. As an institutional partner operating in the same student-lifecycle space, it is a key adjacent entity though not a competitor.
• Fielmann AG: Major German optician and EKG partner providing internships, training positions, and company visits. Represents the regional employer ecosystem that supports EKG's career orientation programs—adjacent to EKG's mission rather than a direct peer.
• Antolin: Reading promotion platform integrated into EKG's media library for grades 5-7. Provides content infrastructure adjacent to EKG's literacy programs and represents the broader German school-content ecosystem.
• MensaMax: Cashless cafeteria payment system used by EKG's Mensa. While not a peer in education delivery, MensaMax represents the operational vendor ecosystem that enables EKG's ancillary services.

Direct peers

• Helene-Lange-Schule: Named German public school network (notably in Wiesbaden and Hamburg) operating at similar comprehensive secondary level with comparable enrollment scale. EKG's reputation as a school for all students aligns with the inclusive ethos common to Helene-Lange-Schule campuses across Germany.
• Carl-von-Ossietzky-Schule: German public school network named after the Nobel laureate, often operating as comprehensive secondary schools with strong civic-democratic orientations. Comparable in scale and inclusive educational mission to EKG Barsbüttel.
• Geschwister-Scholl-Schule: Network of named German public schools (across multiple cities) operating as comprehensive secondary institutions. Their civic-values orientation and broad academic offerings make them comparable in mission to EKG's democratic values emphasis ('Schule ohne Rassismus').
• Lycée Antoine de Saint-Exupéry (Lyon, France): French comprehensive secondary school explicitly named as EKG's Erasmus+ exchange partner since 2023. Both schools operate under their respective national frameworks for inclusive secondary education, with student exchanges focused on cultural projects and German-French relations—making it a directly comparable peer in mission, structure, and international program scope.

Broad incumbents

• Waldorfschulen (Germany): Established alternative education network in Germany operating at comprehensive secondary level with delayed tracking and arts-integrated curriculum. Serves similar student segments seeking non-traditional public schooling and represents the broader alternative-school landscape against which EKG competes.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@ekgbabue
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ekg-barsb%C3%BCttel

Compliance1 record

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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