Elisabethenschule

What Elisabethenschule does

Elisabethenschule is a public Gymnasium (academic secondary school) located at Vogtstraße 35-37, Frankfurt am Main, Hesse, Germany, founded in 1876 and celebrating its 150th anniversary in September 2026. It serves students aged approximately 10 to 18/19 across Klasse 5 through the Abitur (Q-Phase), preparing them for university and career entry. The school holds certifications including MINT-EC (STEM excellence network), SMART School (Bitkom), Gütesiegel Berufs- und Studienorientierung (OloV Hessen), Ganztagsschule mit Profil 2, Schule mit Courage, Musik-Schwerpunkt, and Gesundheitsfördernde Schule, and operates a Schwerpunkt Musik program with orchestra, choir, and big band alongside a Junior-Ingenieur-Akademie and CyberMentor MINT Mädchen AG.

The school's technology stack centers on a digital infrastructure built around Schulcloud (since 2016), Schulportal (since 2019), WebUntis for scheduling, Microsoft Office 365 for productivity, and an integrated media education concept (Integriertes Medienbildungskonzept) covering classroom WLAN. It maintains an operational digital product surface comprising a website with an Eli News archive dating to 2013, an Instagram channel, and an award-winning student newspaper (ZEPPeliN, Schüler-Presse-Preis 2026). The school is supported by a deep ecosystem of partners including Stiftung Polytechnische Gesellschaft, Deutsche Telekom Stiftung, EXPERIMINTA, Goethe-Universität Frankfurt, Frankfurt University of Applied Sciences, HfMDK, Bundesagentur für Arbeit, KfW-Bank, and four European partner schools (Madrid, Lyon, Milan, England).

Elisabethenschule is a non-commercial government entity, operated under the Staatliches Schulamt der Stadt Frankfurt am Main and funded by the State of Hesse and the City of Frankfurt. It charges no tuition, generates no revenue, and has no parent company other than the state education authority. Distribution is via the Frankfurt municipal school registration system and open-house events (Tag der offenen Tür). The school is led by Schulleiter Stefan Neureiter, with Frau Liebenau serving as Schulseelsorgerin since 14.07.2016. As a public institution, it has no investor base, no funding rounds, and no M&A activity.

Name

Elisabethenschule

Legal name

Elisabethenschule Frankfurt am Main

Website

https://elisabethenschule-frankfurt.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1876

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Elisabethenschule is a public Gymnasium in Frankfurt am Main, founded in 1876, serving students from Klasse 5 through Abitur. It is state-funded, MINT-EC and SMART School certified, with a music emphasis and active international exchange programs.

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Headquarters

HQ city

Frankfurt am Main

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

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

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Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Elisabethenschule is a public Gymnasium (academic secondary school) in Frankfurt am Main delivering general education from Klasse 5 through the Abitur (university entrance qualification). Its core offering is in-classroom and full-day schooling (Ganztagsschule mit Profil 2) with specializations in STEM (MINT-EC certified), music (Schwerpunkt Musik), international student exchanges with partner schools in five European countries, and career/study orientation (OloV-certified Gütesiegel). The school uses digital infrastructure including Schul-Cloud, Schulportal, WebUntis, and Microsoft Office 365 to support instruction.

Product overview

Elisabethenschule is a secondary school (Gymnasium) in Frankfurt am Main, Germany, founded in 1876 and celebrating its 150th anniversary in 2026. The school's digital presence consists primarily of its website and news archive system, which serves as the central communication hub for the school community. The website provides access to academic information, news articles, event calendars, and links to various educational tools and services including WebUntis (scheduling), Schul-Cloud (digital learning platform), and Microsoft Office 365. The school also maintains active profiles on social media platforms including Instagram.

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Products and services

• Secondary Education (Gymnasium, Klasse 5 to Abitur) Full Gymnasium academic program from Klasse 5 through Q-Phase and Abitur university entrance qualification, including MINT-EC STEM certification track, Schwerpunkt Musik music emphasis, international exchanges, and career orientation.
• MINT-EC STEM Program STEM (MINT) excellence program with MINT-EC certification, including Junior-Ingenieur-Akademie, MINT-AGs, CyberMentor MINT-Mädchen-AG, 24h Mathematik, and MINT-EC-Zertifikat for students. Partnerships with Goethe Universität, Frankfurt University of Applied Sciences, Stiftung Polytechnische Gesellschaft, and Deutsche Telekom Stiftung.
• Schwerpunkt Musik (Music Emphasis Program) State-certified music emphasis program featuring orchestra, choir, and big band, supported by partnership with Hochschule für Musik und Darstellende Kunst (HfMDK). School organ installed 1965/1966.
• Berufs- und Studienorientierung (Career Orientation Program) OloV-certified Gütesiegel Berufs- und Studienorientierung program featuring Betriebspraktikum, Berufsberater (career counselors from Bundesagentur für Arbeit), Kompetenzfeststellung, and cooperation with KfW-Bank, Goethe Universität, and Frankfurt University of Applied Sciences.
• Ganztagsschule mit Profil 2 (Full-Day School Program) State-certified full-day school program providing extended supervision and educational activities beyond regular class hours. Level 2 certification from Hessen State Ministry of Education.
• International Student Exchange Programs Regular student exchange programs with partner schools in Spain (IES Diego Velázquez and IES Carmen Conde in Madrid area), France (Collège Saint-Exupéry in Lyon), Italy (Liceo A. Manzoni in Milan), and England. One of the largest student exchange programs in the region.
• EXPERIMINTA Science Center Access Program Free access for students to the EXPERIMINTA Science Center with over 130 experiment stations in physics, mathematics, technology, and computer science, funded by Stiftung Polytechnische Gesellschaft. Integrated into MINT classes and student exchanges.
• CoFoKids Research Cooperation Cooperation program with Goethe-Universität Frankfurt's SET-Mobility research group for student groups from JIA and MINT-AG to participate in urban mobility transformation research.

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Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

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Integration3 records

Feature2 records

Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Deutsche Telekom StiftungcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023Funded the MINT-Mädchen-AG (Cyber-Mentor) in school year 2023/2024. Supports girls' engagement in STEM through CyberMentor program.
• EXPERIMINTA Science CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStudents have free access to EXPERIMINTA with over 130 experiment stations in physics, mathematics, technology and computer science, funded by Stiftung Polytechnische Gesellschaft. Teachers use EXPERIMINTA for MINT classes and it is regularly included in student exchange programs.
• Goethe Universität FrankfurtcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnerschule (partner school) of Goethe Universität. Cooperative relationship including MINT-EC Schulleitungstagung events at the university and career orientation programs.
• Frankfurt University of Applied SciencescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnerschule of Frankfurt University of Applied Sciences. Provides career orientation and university preparation programs.
• Stiftung Polytechnische GesellschaftcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMajor foundation partner providing funding for EXPERIMINTA access and various educational programs. Key supporter of MINT education initiatives.
• MINT-EC Rhein-MaincoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional network within MINT-EC umbrella organization, connecting STEM-focused schools in the Rhein-Main region for collaborative programs and competitions.
• CoFoKids (Coaching und Förderung von Kindern)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCooperation involving student groups from JIA and MINT-AG focusing on mobility concepts research. Associated with Goethe-Universität Frankfurt's SET-Mobility research group on urban mobility transformation.
• IES Diego Velázquez (Madrid, Spain)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSpanish exchange partner school in Torrelodones near Madrid. Regular student exchange program for Klasse 7 students, including cultural activities and Macarena dance challenges.
• IES Carmen Conde (Las Rozas, Madrid, Spain)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner school in Las Rozas for Spanish exchange program. Students from Klasse 7e participated in exchange from March 17-24, 2026.
• Liceo A. Manzoni (Milan, Italy)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerItalian partner school in Milan. Regular exchange program with Frankfurt's partner city including 8-day visits. Students from Elisabethenschule visited March 16-23, 2026.
• Collège Saint-Exupéry (Lyon, France)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFrench exchange partner school in Lyon. Regular exchanges for Klasse 7 students with 32 French students visiting Frankfurt in November. German students travel to Lyon in May.
• KfW-BankminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCareer orientation cooperation partner for Berufsorientierung (career orientation) programs.
• Hochschule für Musik und Darstellende Kunst (HfMDK)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for music emphasis program, supporting the school's Schwerpunkt Musik through collaboration with Frankfurt's music university.
• Bundesagentur für ArbeitcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFederal Employment Agency providing career counseling services. Berufsberater (career counselors) available through the Berufsorientierung program.
• MINT-EC (National Excellence Network)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational network of STEM excellence schools with over 330 member schools. Elisabethenschule is a certified MINT-EC school offering MINT-EC-Zertifikat to students.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Bettinaschule Frankfurt: Frankfurt Gymnasium with comparable humanities/arts and academic profile, competing for the same municipal applicant pool under identical state governance.
• Ziehenschule Frankfurt: Frankfurt Gymnasium with strong linguistic and international profile, comparable Hessian state governance, and overlapping applicant pool to Elisabethenschule.
• Friedrich-Dessauer-Gymnasium Frankfurt: Frankfurt Gymnasium with STEM orientation and full-day program profile, operating under the same state Schulamt framework and competing in the same catchment.
• Helmholtz-Gymnasium Frankfurt: Established Frankfurt Gymnasium with similar MINT orientation and comparable municipal governance, competing head-to-head for STEM-oriented families in the same catchment.
• Lessing-Gymnasium Frankfurt: Long-standing Frankfurt Gymnasium offering similar academic and extracurricular profile; competes with Elisabethenschule for the same Klasse 4 graduate cohort within Frankfurt's municipal allocation system.
• Heinrich-von-Gagern-Gymnasium Frankfurt: Frankfurt Gymnasium with similar humanities-plus-STEM profile and comparable Hessian state funding structure; directly comparable in size, governance and target families.
• Goethe-Gymnasium Frankfurt: Public Frankfurt Gymnasium serving the same local applicant pool for Klasse 5 entry and the same Abitur pathway; directly comparable type, governance and catchment as Elisabethenschule.
• Carl-Schurz-Schule Frankfurt: Frankfurt Gymnasium offering comparable academic track, comparable public-school operating model, and competing in the same city-wide admission process.

Broad incumbents

• Frankfurt International School (FIS): Larger, fee-based international school serving internationally mobile families in the Frankfurt metropolitan area; comparable end market (upper-secondary education leading to university entry) but operates as a private incumbent with broader curriculum including IB.

Regional players

• Strothoff International School: Private international school in the Rhine-Main region offering secondary education with international curriculum; competes for the same internationally oriented Frankfurt families though as a fee-based alternative to Elisabethenschule's public offering.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Instagraminstagram.com/elisabethenschule_frankfurt
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/elisabethenschule

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Profiles2 records

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