Freie Schule Bochum E. V.

What Freie Schule Bochum E. V. does

Freie Schule Bochum E. V. is a non-profit registered association (eingetragener Verein) operating a state-recognized alternative school in Bochum, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. Founded in 1986 and self-described as the oldest free alternative school in NRW, it serves approximately 209 students aged 6-16 across grades 1-10 in a single-class-per-grade model. The institution combines primary education (Grundschule, grades 1-4) and secondary education (Gesamtschule, grades 5-10) using reform pedagogical methods, with full-day care available 7:00-17:00 for grades 1-5, and issues the full spectrum of German secondary school leaving certificates including Erster Schulabschluss, Erweiterter Erster Schulabschluss, Mittlerer Schulabschluss (Fachoberschulreife), and qualification for the gymnasiale Oberstufe. Differentiated course levels (E-Kurse and G-Kurse) are offered in the secondary stage, and supporting services include Schulsozialarbeit (school social work) and a Sonderpädagogische Sprechstunde (special-education consultation covering AO-SF-Verfahren diagnostics, Förderplanung, and KaoA-STAR school-to-career transition guidance).

Name

Freie Schule Bochum E. V.

Legal name

Freie Schule Bochum E. V.

Website

https://freieschulebochum.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1986

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Freie Schule Bochum E. V. is a non-profit, state-recognized alternative school in Bochum, Germany, serving 209 students in grades 1-10 through reform pedagogy. It is self-governed, financed via state funding, parental solidarity fees, and donations, and affiliated with the Bundesverband Freier Alternativschulen.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Alternative Primary and Secondary Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (61111)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Nonsectarian Independent Day Schools (EDAJABAA)

Keywords

• Alternative primary education
• Reform pedagogy school
• Secondary education services
• Full-day school care
• State-recognized Gesamtschule

Headquarters

HQ city

Bochum

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 and solidarity fees: As a non-profit registered association (e.V.) in free sponsorship, the school operates on state funding combined with parental contributions. A monthly solidary fee of 15 Euro per child covers spontaneous childcare needs for grades 1-5, while fixed daily registration costs 65 Euro per month.
2. State funding: As a state-recognized school in free sponsorship, the school receives government funding in addition to parental contributions.
3. Donations: The school accepts donations through Bildungspender portal, where supporters can donate directly or generate donations through online shopping.

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Freie Schule Bochum E. V. operates a state-recognized alternative primary and secondary school (Grundschule and Gesamtschule, grades 1-10) in free sponsorship, delivering reformpedagogical education to children aged 6-16. The school offers full-day care (7:00-17:00) for grades 1-5, school social work, and special educational consultation, awarding recognized German school-leaving certificates (Erster Schulabschluss through Qualifikation für die gymnasiale Oberstufe).

Product overview

Freie Schule Bochum E. V. operates as a single-track, state-recognized alternative primary and secondary school (Klassen 1-10) in public trusteeship. The institution offers a unified educational program built on reform pedagogical approaches, encompassing primary education (Grundschule) and secondary education (Gesamtschule) with differentiated course levels. Supporting services include full-day care (Ganztagsbetreuung) for grades 1-5, school social work, and a special educational consultation service. The school administers the complete spectrum of German secondary school leaving certificates from Erster Schulabschluss through Qualifikation für die gymnasiale Oberstufe.

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Products and services

• Grundschule (Primarstufe) State-recognized primary school covering grades 1-4, following reform pedagogical approaches with child-centered learning for children aged 6-10.
• Gesamtschule (Sekundarstufe) State-recognized secondary school covering grades 5-10, offering differentiated course levels (E-Kurse and G-Kurse) leading to various German secondary school leaving certificates (Erster Schulabschluss through Qualifikation für die gymnasiale Oberstufe).
• Ganztagsbetreuung Full-day care service for grades 1-5, available from 7:00 to 17:00, with optional fixed registration at 65 Euro/month or spontaneous care included in the 15 Euro solidarity contribution.
• Schulsozialarbeit School social work services providing social and emotional support to students.
• Sonderpädagogische Sprechstunde Special educational consultation service addressing individual support needs, diagnostic assessment (AO-SF-Verfahren), therapy options, support planning (Förderplanung), and career transition guidance (KaoA-STAR).

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Bundesverband Freier Alternativschulen (BFAS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Freie Schule Bochum is a member of the Bundesverband Freier Alternativschulen (Federal Association of Free Alternative Schools) in Germany. This association connects alternative schools across the country and provides support, networking, and advocacy for alternative education approaches.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Broad incumbents

• Bund der Freien Waldorfschulen: Germany's largest network of anthroposophical/alternative private schools, offering K-12 alternative pedagogy across ~250 schools nationwide. Closest scaled alternative-education incumbent; overlapping parent demand and pedagogical philosophy but much larger footprint.
• Montessori-Landesverband NRW: Network of Montessori schools across NRW offering alternative pedagogy from primary through secondary. Comparable on reform pedagogy, parental engagement, and state-recognized credentials; broader network but shares the freie Trägerschaft model.

Emerging players

• Demokratische Schule X: Free democratic school in Germany practicing self-determined learning (Sudbury-inspired model). Emerging alternative peer with similar self-governance ethos but distinct pedagogical approach; relevant for benchmarking parent-segment overlap and fee structures.

Direct peers

• Fläming-Schule Berlin: Free active school (Freie Aktive Schule) in Berlin offering alternative pedagogy with self-administration and parental involvement. Direct peer as a freie Trägerschaft school using reform pedagogy, single-class-per-grade structure, and community-driven governance.
• Laborschule Bielefeld: State-run alternative school affiliated with Bielefeld University offering reform pedagogy from primary through secondary. Closest geographic and pedagogical analog in NRW, with very similar alternative-pedagogy positioning, though state-funded rather than freie Trägerschaft.
• Freie Aktive Schule Wuppertal: Free active alternative school in NRW operating in freie Trägerschaft with reform-pedagogical approach. Direct regional and structural peer — both a freie alternative school and within the same Nordrhein-Westfalen catchment.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks4 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

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