Europaschule Gladenbach
Europaschule Gladenbach is a public cooperative comprehensive school in Gladenbach, Germany, operated by Landkreis Marburg-Biedenkopf, offering continuous K-13 education with European School, MINT, and iPad programs plus Erasmus+ partnerships across multiple countries.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded-
- HeadquartersGladenbach, Germany
- Headcount1–10
- GTM typeB2C
- OfferingServices
What Europaschule Gladenbach does
Europaschule Gladenbach (legal name: Freiherr-vom-Stein-Schule) is a public kooperative Gesamtschule (cooperative comprehensive school) located in Gladenbach, Hesse, Germany, operated by the Landkreis Marburg-Biedenkopf as its school sponsor (Schulträger). The school offers a continuous educational pathway from preschool through the Gymnasiale Oberstufe (upper secondary / Abitur), providing all three German secondary tracks — Hauptschule, Realschule, and Gymnasium — under one roof. It serves students from the Gladenbach area and surrounding Landkreis, with 89 new students enrolled in the Grundschule branch in August 2024 alone. As one of the first Europaschulen (European Schools) in Hesse, it operates a dense international program, including a 33-year partnership with Kisomachi Secondary School in Tanzania (which raised 31,000 EUR via a 2026 sponsor run) and Erasmus+ exchanges with schools in Spain (IES Cancelada, IES Marmolejo), Slovenia, Italy, England, Ireland, Denmark, Poland, Hungary, France, and Romania.
The school's core product is public K-13 education delivered through the German state curriculum, augmented by distinct program pillars: the Europaschule (European School) program, the MINT (STEM) program with Umweltschule (Environmental School) certification, a digital iPad initiative for grades 7-10 (launched 2021/22), and an Offene Ganztagsschule (open all-day school) with extensive extracurricular AGs covering music, theater, robotics, a school vivarium, and international exchanges. Its technology infrastructure consists of Managed-ID iPads for grades 7-10, AppleTV/projector-equipped classrooms, the Hessian Schulportal Hessen for administrative functions (institution identifier 6008), and a Moodle-based LMS (SchulMoodle). Physical infrastructure is being expanded with a new Förderstufengebäude (support-stage building) whose groundbreaking occurred on 2026-06-29.
As a public school, Europaschule Gladenbach is government-funded through the Hessian state and the Landkreis Marburg-Biedenkopf public education budget; it does not charge tuition and does not generate commercial revenue. Distribution is purely direct, on-campus instruction to enrolled students within its geographic catchment. The institution is led by Schulleiter Dr. Holger Schmenk and is governed by the Kreisausschuss des Landkreises Marburg-Biedenkopf, Fachbereich Schule und Gebäudemanagement. The school's recognitions include rezertifizierung as Umweltschule (2024), a Bundespreis (federal prize) won by student Lillian Jacobi at the 71. Europäischer Wettbewerb (2024), 19 state prizes at the 73. Europäischer Wettbewerb (2026), and hosting a European Conference with eight participating countries (2023).
Europaschule Gladenbach firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Europaschule Gladenbach
- Legal name
- Freiherr-vom-Stein-Schule
- Website
- https://europaschule-gladenbach.de
- Company type
- Private
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 1–10 employees
- Short description
- Europaschule Gladenbach is a public cooperative comprehensive school in Gladenbach, Germany, operated by Landkreis Marburg-Biedenkopf, offering continuous K-13 education with European School, MINT, and iPad programs plus Erasmus+ partnerships across multiple countries.
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Europaschule Gladenbach industry classification
Industry- Product category
- K-12 Public Education
- NAICS
- Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Educational Services (611)
- SIC
- Services-Educational Services (8200)
- akta.pro primary industry
- International/Global Curriculum Schools (IB, Cambridge, etc.) (EDAJABAG)
- akta.pro secondary industry
- Hybrid, Multi-Location & Multi-Country Study Abroad Programs (EDAIAAAE)
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Where Europaschule Gladenbach is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Gladenbach
- HQ country
- Germany
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices1 record
Markets served
Europaschule Gladenbach business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2C
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Personnel, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Operations, Others
Distribution channels1 record
Marketing channels4 records
Europaschule Gladenbach product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Europaschule Gladenbach is a public kooperative Gesamtschule (cooperative comprehensive school) that delivers continuous education from preschool through the gymnasiale Oberstufe (upper secondary / Abitur) under one roof, combining the Grundschule, Förderstufe, Hauptschulzweig, Realschulzweig, Gymnasialzweig and Gymnasiale Oberstufe. Its core programmatic pillars are the Europaschule (European School) program with Erasmus+ exchanges and a 33-year Tanzania partnership, the MINT (STEM) program with Umweltschule (Environmental School) certification, the iPad School digitalization initiative fully deployed for grades 7-10, and an Offene Ganztagsschule (open all-day school) offering extensive extracurricular activities (AGs) including music, science, languages and stage technology.
Product overview
Europaschule Gladenbach is a kooperative Gesamtschule (cooperative comprehensive school) run by the Landkreis Marburg-Biedenkopf. The school provides a continuous educational pathway from preschool through to Abitur (upper secondary), encompassing Grundschule, Förderstufe, Hauptschulzweig, Realschulzweig, Gymnasialzweig, and Gymnasiale Oberstufe. The school is structured around several core programmatic offerings: its Europaschule (European School) program with international Erasmus+ partnerships; the MINT (STEM) program with environmental school certification; an iPad-based digitalization initiative fully deployed in grades 7–10; and an Offene Ganztagsschule (open all-day school) providing extensive extracurricular AGs. Technology infrastructure includes the Hessian school portal (Schulportal Hessen) for administration, SchulMoodle for learning management, and Apple iPads as the standard device platform. The school also maintains a rich cultural program centered on music (choirs, bands, and concerts), a Vivarium, and an international partnership network spanning Tanzania, multiple EU countries, and hosting European conferences. The school brand is Freiherr-vom-Stein Europaschule Gladenbach.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- Kooperative Gesamtschule (Comprehensive School Education) A full-cycle cooperative comprehensive school offering multiple educational pathways from preschool through to the gymnasiale Oberstufe (upper secondary), including Grundschule (primary), Förderstufe (support stage), Hauptschulzweig, Realschulzweig, Gymnasialzweig, and Gymnasiale Oberstufe, enabling students to complete their entire school career without changing schools. Intended for school-age children and youth in the Gladenbach / Marburg-Biedenkopf region.
- Europaschule (European School) Program As one of the first Europaschulen (European Schools) in Hesse, the school offers international programs including Erasmus+ exchanges, Fit für Europa projects, a student parliament, and international partnerships with schools in Tanzania, Spain, Italy, England, Ireland, Denmark, Poland, Hungary, France and Romania. Targets enrolled students seeking international and intercultural learning experiences.
- iPad Schule (iPad School Program) Digital learning initiative launched in the 2021/22 school year that provides fully equipped iPads for grades 7-10, with all classrooms and specialist rooms equipped with projectors or displays and AppleTV for multimedia integration. Intended for students in grades 7-10 at the school.
- MINT (STEM) Program STEM-focused educational program covering Mathematics, Informatics, Natural Sciences and Technology, including dedicated learning locations, environmental school certification, MINTMit action days at THM Gießen, and TouchTomorrow Truck workshops. Intended for students across school branches.
- Offene Ganztagsschule (Open All-Day School) Extended care and supervised afternoon program offering a wide range of extracurricular activities (AGs) including Bee-AG, Vivarium, Radio-AG, music programs and stage technology, with guaranteed care hours. Intended for enrolled students and working parents needing supervised all-day care.
- Berufsorientierung (Career Orientation) Career orientation program organized across three BSO pillars (Säule 1, 2, 3) offered in all school branches, preparing students for vocational and academic pathways through internships, workshops and partnerships. Intended for students in Hauptschule, Realschule and Gymnasium branches.
- SchulMoodle / Moodle LMS Moodle-based learning management system hosted at mo6008.schulportal.hessen.de, used by teachers and students for digital learning materials, course delivery and student engagement at Europaschule Gladenbach.
- Internationales Netzwerk / Schulpartnerschaften (International Partnership Network) International partnership network including a 33-year partnership with Kisomachi Secondary School near Kilimanjaro in Tanzania; Erasmus+ exchanges with Spain (Marmolejo, Cancelada, Málaga), Italy, Slovenia, England, Ireland, Denmark, Poland, Hungary, France and Romania; and participation in European conferences. Intended for students and teachers participating in international exchange.
- Umweltschule (Environmental School) Program Environmental school certification program focusing on sustainability education, global learning and SDG (Sustainable Development Goals) projects, with a recent project week on global learning using Tanzania as a case study. Recertified as Umweltschule in 2024.
- Mensa (School Cafeteria / Mittagsverpflegung) Hot lunch catering service for students available during the school year, with meal delivery information provided to parents for the 2025/2026 school year. Intended for enrolled students and their families.
- Schulsozialarbeit & Beratung (School Social Work & Counseling) School social work services including UBUS, Talentscouting partnerships with Philipps-Universität Marburg, and a Familienklasse (family class) program run in cooperation with bsj Marburg, the district and the State School Office. Supports students and families with counseling and social services.
Companies that use Europaschule Gladenbach
Customer profileSegments1 record
Ideal customer profiles1 record
Europaschule Gladenbach technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
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Integration1 record
Feature3 records
Europaschule Gladenbach partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.
- IES Cancelada (Spanien)coreErasmus+ exchange partner school in Cancelada, Spain. German students visited May 3-9, 2026, participating in school activities, cultural excursions including Caminito del Rey hike, and receiving Erasmus certificates.
- IES Marmolejo (Spanien)coreErasmus+ partner school in Marmolejo, Spain. Students traveled May 17-23, 2026, visiting Alhambra in Granada, participating in workshops on renewable energy and olive oil culture, and receiving certificates.
- Technische Hochschule Mittelhessen (THM) GießenminorMINTMit partner. Class 9G1 participated in MINTMit action days May 27, 2026, building solar phone chargers at THM Gießen.
- Gustava Šiliha Schule (Slowenien)coreErasmus+ partner in Laporje, Slovenia. German students participated in 'Digital Me' mobility program May 26-29, 2024, exploring technology use and digital stress management.
- Partnerschulen in Marmolejo, Spanien und Ostia, ItalienminorMinorities in Science Erasmus+ project partners. Students from Germany, Spain, and Italy collaborated on science activities in March 2024.
- Partnerschulen in Liverpool (England)minorExchange partnership with schools in Liverpool, England. Students visited partner schools as part of international exchange program.
- Europäische Partnerschulen (England, Irland, Dänemark, Polen, Ungarn, Frankreich, Spanien, Italien)coreNetwork of European partner schools participating in European Conference hosted at ESG in March 2023 with theme 'Myths and Legends'. Schools from 8 countries collaborated on cultural exchange.
- Kisomachi Secondary School (Tansania)coreLong-standing 33-year school partnership with Kisomachi Secondary School near Kilimanjaro, Tanzania. Includes biennial sponsor runs raising funds (31,000 EUR in 2026), student exchanges, and mutual visits. The partnership supports the Tanzanian school's computer room and infrastructure development.
- Max-Planck-Institut MarburgminorPartnership for student science education. Over 200 fifth-graders visited MPI for Terrestrial Microbiology in June 2024 for 'Kinder-Uni' event learning about microbiology.
- Landkreis Marburg-BiedenkopfcoreSchool sponsor (Schulträger). The district municipality is responsible for school funding, facilities, and administration as the public school authority.
Scale indicators4 records
Recent moves8 records
Expansion highlights5 records
Europaschule Gladenbach competitors and assessment
Company assessmentRegional players
- Friedrich-Engels-Gymnasium: Public German Gymnasium offering an MINT and Europaschule-style international program track. Comparable to ESG as a German public school pursuing international/EU-curriculum branding alongside STEM — useful proxy for how a Europaschule designation is monetized in the public-school context.
- Helmholtz-Gymnasium Heidelberg: Public German Gymnasium with a MINT/STEM focus and a documented record of European partnerships. Comparable to ESG as a German public school combining STEM emphasis with European exchange activity, although it sits in Baden-Württemberg rather than Hesse.
Broad incumbents
- Bavarian International School: Private international K–12 school in the Munich area with an IB curriculum and a strong European/extra-curricular program mix. Comparable to ESG as a German K–12 institution intentionally positioning around international and STEM programming.
- Berlin Brandenburg International School: Private international K–12 school in the Berlin-Brandenburg region offering IB and international curricula. Comparable to ESG in offering an internationally oriented K–12 pathway with European partnerships, though BBIS is a larger fee-paying incumbent rather than a public school.
- St. George's, The English International School Cologne: Private English-medium international K–12 school in Cologne offering IB and IGCSE curricula. Comparable to ESG as a German-based K–12 institution delivering an explicitly international/European education pathway to German and expatriate families.
- Swiss International School (SIS): Operates a network of international K–12 schools across Germany (e.g., Munich, Düsseldorf, Berlin). Comparable to ESG in delivering international curriculum and bilingual pathways within Germany, and is a useful benchmark for how ESG-style international K–12 programming can scale beyond a single site.
- Internationale Schule Frankfurt Rhein-Main: Long-established private international K–12 school in the Rhine-Main region delivering multilingual/international curriculum pathways to a comparable student-age cohort. Comparable to ESG as a Hessian/Rhine-Main K–12 institution with explicit European/international positioning, although ISF operates on a private/fee-paying model.
Emerging players
- Phorms Education: Operates bilingual German-English K–10 schools across multiple German cities with a STEM and digital-learning emphasis. Comparable to ESG as a Germany-based K–12 operator combining language immersion/STEM focus with digital infrastructure, though Phorms is private rather than public.
Others
- Max-Planck-Institut für terrestrische Mikrobiologie (MPI Marburg): Marburg-based Max Planck institute that hosts ESG's Kinder-Uni science days. Comparable to ESG only as an ecosystem partner enabling MINT program delivery, not a competitor; included because it materially shapes ESG's STEM value proposition.
- Technische Hochschule Mittelhessen (THM Gießen): Public university of applied sciences in Gießen running MINTMit action days for ESG students (e.g., solar-charger workshops). Comparable to ESG only as an upstream academic partner supporting MINT and career-orientation programming, not a competitor.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks5 records
Key highlights7 records
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Europaschule Gladenbach leadership team
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Frequently asked questions about Europaschule Gladenbach
What does Europaschule Gladenbach do?
Europaschule Gladenbach is a public kooperative Gesamtschule (cooperative comprehensive school) that delivers continuous education from preschool through the gymnasiale Oberstufe (upper secondary / Abitur) under one roof, combining the Grundschule, Förderstufe, Hauptschulzweig, Realschulzweig, Gymnasialzweig and Gymnasiale Oberstufe. Its core programmatic pillars are the Europaschule (European School) program with Erasmus+ exchanges and a 33-year Tanzania partnership, the MINT (STEM) program with Umweltschule (Environmental School) certification, the iPad School digitalization initiative fully deployed for grades 7-10, and an Offene Ganztagsschule (open all-day school) offering extensive extracurricular activities (AGs) including music, science, languages and stage technology.
Is Europaschule Gladenbach a public or private company?
Europaschule Gladenbach is a private company. It is classified as state government owned and is currently operating.
When was Europaschule Gladenbach founded?
Europaschule Gladenbach was founded in -1. It employs 1 to 10 people.
Where is Europaschule Gladenbach based?
Europaschule Gladenbach is headquartered in Gladenbach, Germany, in the Europe region.
Who are Europaschule Gladenbach's main competitors?
Regional players on record are Friedrich-Engels-Gymnasium and Helmholtz-Gymnasium Heidelberg. Broad incumbents are Bavarian International School, Berlin Brandenburg International School, St. George's, The English International School Cologne, Swiss International School (SIS) and Internationale Schule Frankfurt Rhein-Main. Phorms Education is listed as an emerging player. Others are Max-Planck-Institut für terrestrische Mikrobiologie (MPI Marburg) and Technische Hochschule Mittelhessen (THM Gießen).
Does Europaschule Gladenbach have an API?
No public API is recorded for Europaschule Gladenbach.
What industry is Europaschule Gladenbach in?
Europaschule Gladenbach's product category is K-12 Public Education. Its primary akta.pro industry code is EDAJABAG, International/Global Curriculum Schools (IB, Cambridge, etc.), with a secondary code of EDAIAAAE, Hybrid, Multi-Location & Multi-Country Study Abroad Programs. Its NAICS code is 6111 and its SIC code is 8200.