Evangelische Schule Köpenick

What Evangelische Schule Köpenick does

Evangelische Schule Köpenick (ESK) is a Protestant Gymnasium (academic secondary school) founded in 2005 in the Köpenick district of Berlin, Germany, and operated by the Evangelische Schulstiftung in der EKBO, a church foundation under public law. The school delivers full Gymnasium education from grade 5 through the Abitur, serving approximately 600 students drawn primarily from Berlin families — including those transitioning from evangelical primary schools in neighboring districts — who seek secondary education grounded in Christian values, individual well-being, environmental sustainability, and democratic civic engagement. Annual themes (e.g., 'Gesundheit', 'Verantwortung', 'Kommunikation') and project-based modules such as the 8er-Projekt (a 9-day self-directed learning project) drive the pedagogical differentiation, supplemented by extracurriculars spanning music theater, basketball, chess, environmental projects, and a Spanish exchange program.

The school's underlying technology stack is non-proprietary and oriented toward operational communication rather than productized differentiation. Microsoft Teams serves as the primary communication and digital-learning platform (adopted during the Corona pandemic), DSBmobile handles the daily substitution schedule (Vertretungsplan), and the open-source Matomo analytics platform tracks website traffic with anonymized IPs. A digital school tour is delivered through the MPSkin virtual-tour platform at my.mpskin.com. No APIs, SDKs, proprietary models, or AI/ML systems are documented; the technical surface is that of a modern public-sector school rather than a technology company.

The business model is non-commercial: ESK operates as a non-profit educational institution under the Schulstiftung EKBO, with revenue drawn from German state education funding, the parent church foundation, and a voluntary monthly parent contribution (Elternbeitrag) set centrally by the foundation. Pricing is not publicly itemized and is described as voluntary rather than transactional. The go-to-market motion is community-led, relying on the EKBO church network, open days (Tag der offenen Tür), word-of-mouth within the evangelical community, and earned media coverage from regional broadcasters (rbb, Sat.1) and the Tagesspiegel newspaper. The student counseling service (Schülerberatung) is provided in partnership with Immanuel Dialog and is accessible to all approximately 10,000 students of the broader Schulstiftung family. The school celebrated its 20th anniversary in 2025 and is led by Schulleiter Michael Tiedje (since 2017) with Kerstin Schwitters as Deputy Principal.

Name

Evangelische Schule Köpenick

Legal name

Evangelische Schulstiftung in der EKBO – Kirchliche Stiftung öffentlichen Rechts

Website

https://ev-schule-koepenick.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

2005

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Evangelische Schule Köpenick is a Protestant Gymnasium in Berlin-Köpenick, founded in 2005 and operated by the Evangelische Schulstiftung EKBO, providing Abitur-track secondary education to approximately 600 students grounded in Christian values, project-based learning, and well-being programs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Secondary Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110), Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Faith-Based (Religious) K–12 Schools (EDAJABAC)

Keywords

• Secondary education services
• Christian gymnasium education
• Values-based schooling
• Abitur preparation programs
• Extracurricular student programs

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, Others

Revenue model

1. Tuition/Parent fees: The school operates as a public church school under the Evangelische Schulstiftung EKBO. Parents pay a voluntary contribution fee (Elternbeitrag) as determined by the foundation. The school also receives funding from the church foundation and government educational funds.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Evangelische Schule Köpenick is a Protestant Gymnasium founded in 2005, providing secondary education (classes 5-13) leading to the Abitur university entrance qualification. Operated by the Evangelische Schulstiftung in der EKBO (church foundation under public law), the school delivers Christian values-based education to approximately 600 students at its Berlin-Köpenick campus, supplemented by student counseling, voluntary service programs, and a rich extracurricular portfolio including music, environmental education, and anti-racism initiatives.

Product overview

Evangelische Schule Köpenick is a Protestant gymnasium founded in 2005 and operated by the Schulstiftung EKBO (Evangelical School Foundation), located at Grüne Trift 169, 12557 Berlin. The core educational offering is the gymnasium providing secondary education (classes 7-13) with approximately 600 students. The school operates under the educational themes of 'Engagiert, sozial, kreativ' (Committed, social, creative) and follows annual thematic focus areas such as 'Gesundheit' (Health), 'Verantwortung' (Responsibility), and 'Kommunikation' (Communication). Beyond core academics, the school provides student counseling services, voluntary service programs (FSJ), and continuing education for staff. The portfolio includes project-based learning modules like the 8er-Projekt for 8th graders and upper secondary preparation programs. Extracurricular offerings span musical theater, environmental education (Eco-School status), fair trade certification (Faire Schule), and anti-racism initiatives (Schule ohne Rassismus). The school utilizes digital platforms including DSBmobile for substitution planning, Microsoft Teams for communication, and Matomo for web analytics.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Evangelische Schule Köpenick (Gymnasium) A Protestant gymnasium offering secondary education (classes 5-13) based on Christian values, leading to the Abitur university entrance qualification. Open to all families seeking education grounded in the Gospel, with seamless transition pathways for students from evangelical primary schools in neighboring Berlin districts.
• Student Counseling (Schülerberatung) Psychological counseling service provided in cooperation with Immanuel Dialog, offering anonymous and confidential support sessions every 1st and 3rd Wednesday from 15:00-17:00. Available to all approximately 10,000 students of the Schulstiftung family via chat, phone, or video calls.
• Freiwilligendienste (Voluntary Service / FSJ) Freiwilliges Soziales Jahr (FSJ) program offering young people the opportunity to perform voluntary service at the school, gaining educational and social work experience.

Quantifiable outcome

• 2022 Abitur class achieved the best results in school history: 43 graduates with grade average better than 1.0, 6 with perfect 1.0, class average of 1.86
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Förderverein der Evangelischen Schule Köpenick (ESK Support Association)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Förderverein is a core support organization for the school, providing financial backing for projects and initiatives. The association organizes fundraising events and supports school activities. It has a dedicated website (foerderverein-esk.de) and maintains a designated donation account at Bank für Kirche und Diakonie.
• Berliner StadtmissioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnered with the school for the 8th-grade project days on the topic 'Der Andere Bin Ich' (The Other is Me), addressing homelessness. Students visited the Stadtmission's learning center and participated in an audio walk by Querstadtein to understand the experiences of homeless people.
• TJP (Technischer Jugendbildungsverein in Praxis e.V.)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCooperation partner for the 9th-grade WPU Sowi project on food rescue and waste reduction. Students participated in a workshop on food rescue and cooked meals from rescued food.
• Wir packen's an e.V.minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerA refugee aid organization with which the school conducts regular collection and donation campaigns for refugees at EU borders, particularly during seasonal transitions.
• Die Arche (Kinderstiftung)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerChildren's charity for which the school conducts annual food donation campaigns before Christmas, collecting provisions for families in need.
• Immanuel DialogcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides professional student counseling services including a youth psychologist (Monika Baum) who offers anonymous and confidential consultations to students every 1st and 3rd Wednesday from 3-5 PM, available to all approximately 10,000 students of the Schulstiftung family.
• Institut Français BerlinminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSupported the translation workshop project (Übersetzungsateliers) for French and Spanish poetry, contributing to the international literary program for students.
• Instituto Cervantes BerlinminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnered with the school for the translation workshop project covering Spanish-language poetry, supporting the international literary education program.
• Lettrétage (Literature House Berlin)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHost venue for student poetry translation presentations as part of the international literary program, providing a professional setting for student work exhibition.
• Landessportbund Berlin / GSJ / VBKIminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartners in the 'Sport macht Schule' project that brought sports activities and equipment to the school during a healthy school year, including a climbing tower, BMX course, rowing ergometer, and sports tryouts from various clubs.
• REBEL ONE (Berliner Rapper)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborated with the 'Schule ohne Rassismus – Schule mit Courage' group to develop and perform the original rap song 'SoR – Wir sind mehr!' during the project week on political responsibility and at the SoR action fair.
• Deutsche Atlantische GesellschaftminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSupported the organization of a podium discussion on the topic of military conscription (Wehrpflicht) with representatives from SPD, CDU, Die Linke, and the Berlin student parliament, facilitated by rbb journalist Sascha Hingst.
• Handy-Experiment AustriaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe original organizers of the pan-European smartphone-free experiment for students. The ESK participated in the experiment from March 4-24, 2026, with over 70 students abstaining from smartphones for 3 weeks, receiving coverage from rbb, tagesschau, logo!, radioeins, and Galileo.
• Humboldt-Gymnasium DüsseldorfminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner school for a joint concert held on February 12, 2025, demonstrating international cultural exchange between the two schools.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Canisius-Kolleg Berlin: Jesuit-run Gymnasium in central Berlin offering values-based (Catholic) secondary education leading to Abitur. Comparable to ESK as a confessional private Gymnasium in Berlin targeting families who want faith-grounded schooling, though operated by a different denomination.
• Evangelische Schule Neuruppin: EKBO-affiliated Protestant school where ESK's deputy principal previously served. Directly comparable as another EKBO-school-network Gymnasium with shared governance, funding model, and faith-based educational positioning.
• Schule Schloss Salem: Well-known Protestant boarding school in Baden-Württemberg offering values-led secondary education to Abitur. Comparable to ESK as a faith-anchored private school with a strong pedagogical brand, project-based learning, and similar mission to combine academic excellence with character formation.
• Katholische Schule Liebfrauen Berlin: Catholic faith-based school in Berlin offering values-led secondary education. Comparable to ESK as a denominational private school competing for the same segment of values-oriented families in Berlin.
• Evangelische Johanniter-Schulen Wriezen: EKBO-affiliated Protestant school where ESK's principal Michael Tiedje previously served as founding director. Closely comparable as a faith-based school under the same Schulstiftung EKBO parent foundation, sharing operating model and pedagogical philosophy.
• Evangelisches Gymnasium zum Grauen Kloster: Established Protestant Gymnasium in central Berlin, operated within the EKBO/evangelical school network. Directly comparable as a faith-based, Abitur-granting Gymnasium serving families seeking Gospel-based secondary education in Berlin.
• Evangelische Schule Cottbus: EKBO-affiliated Protestant school referenced directly in the ESK website footer. Directly comparable as a sibling school under the same Schulstiftung EKBO operating umbrella, with similar governance, fee structure, and values-based mission.
• Evangelische Schule Berlin Zentrum (ESBZ): Another EKBO-affiliated Berlin school site offering values-based education. Comparable because it is part of the same Schulstiftung network, shares the EKBO operating model, parent-fee structure, and mission to deliver faith-grounded secondary instruction.

Emerging players

• Freie Waldorfschule Berlin-Mitte: Berlin Waldorf/Steiner school offering alternative-pedagogy secondary education. Comparable to ESK as a non-mainstream private school in Berlin competing for families who prioritize project-based, values-driven pedagogy over standard public Gymnasium tracks.

Others

• Evangelisches Schulwerk in der EKD: Umbrella organization of the Evangelical Church in Germany (EKD) coordinating Protestant schools nationally. Adjacent to ESK rather than directly competitive — the body that connects ESK to peer schools, policy advocacy, and shared services across regions.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/c/GemeinsamEKBO/videos
• Facebookfacebook.com/SchulstiftungEKBO
• Instagraminstagram.com/fuerchteteuchnicht
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/evangelische-schule-k%C3%B6penick

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

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