Freiherr-vom-Stein-Gymnasium

What Freiherr-vom-Stein-Gymnasium does

Freiherr-vom-Stein-Gymnasium Bünde is a publicly funded German secondary school (Gymnasium) located at Ringstraße 69, 32257 Bünde in North Rhine-Westphalia. It serves several hundred students across three stages: Erprobungsstufe (grades 5-6), Mittelstufe (grades 7-10), and Oberstufe (EF-Q2), preparing students for the Abitur. The school operates under the regulatory authority of the state of NRW and is led by Schulleiter Gunnar Woltering with Jens Ransiek as deputy principal. It holds two notable regional designations: Europaschule des Landes Nordrhein-Westfalen (2024) and MINT-freundliche Schule (2024 re-certification at Heinz-Nixdorf MuseumsForum).

The school's core technology infrastructure is the IServ Schulplattform provided by IServ GmbH, which delivers authentication, email, file sharing, and collaboration via OIDC single sign-on. The public-facing website (www.fvsg-buende.de) is built and maintained by cybob communication GmbH of Osnabrück. Educational programs include the Musikklasse (instrument instruction in cooperation with Musikschule Bünde), STEM-focused curriculum recognized under MINT-freundliche Schule criteria, and FREIday project-based learning. External partnerships span Teutolab Biotechnologie at Universität Bielefeld CeBiTec, DKMS bone marrow donor drives, Volksbank Ostwestfalen (supervisory board of student enterprise SchereSteinPapier eSG), Werrepiraten e.V., and Eickhofschule for inclusive education. Student-led initiatives include the GreenStones climate podcast and STEINtimes school publication.

As a state-operated institution, FvSG does not generate commercial revenue. It is funded through NRW education budgets, with enrollment handled through the regulated Anmeldewoche process. The school's identity is built around its namesake, the Prussian reformer Baron vom Stein, and its educational mission emphasizing democratic citizenship, European orientation, and personal responsibility. There is no disclosed commercial pricing model, no funding rounds, no M&A activity, and no parent company.

Name

Freiherr-vom-Stein-Gymnasium

Legal name

Freiherr-vom-Stein-Gymnasium Bünde

Website

https://fvsg-buende.de

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Freiherr-vom-Stein-Gymnasium Bünde is a publicly funded German Gymnasium serving several hundred students in grades 5 through Q2, preparing them for the Abitur. It operates under NRW state authority with designated Europaschule and MINT-freundliche Schule status, delivering curriculum via the IServ platform.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Secondary Education

NAICS

Educational Services (611), All Other Schools and Instruction (61169)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYEDAJAFAB

Instructional Delivery & Pedagogy (School-Led)

Education/K–12 / Primary & Secondary Education/K–12 Curriculum, Instruction & Assessment (School-Delivered)

SECONDARYEDAFABAC

Hybrid/Blended Classroom & HyFlex Instruction Systems

Education/Education Technology (EdTech) & Digital Learning/Virtual Classrooms, Video Conferencing & Remote Instruction Tools

SECONDARYEDALAMAB

Classroom & Instructional Technology Support (AV, Lecture Capture, Smart Classrooms)

Education/Student Services & Campus Operations/IT Support & Campus Helpdesk Services

SECONDARYEDAJAFAA

Curriculum Design & Scope/Sequence (School-Led)

Education/K–12 / Primary & Secondary Education/K–12 Curriculum, Instruction & Assessment (School-Delivered)

Keywords

• Secondary education
• Gymnasium education
• Public school programs
• Stem education
• European school curriculum

Headquarters

HQ city

Bünde

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, Others

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Freiherr-vom-Stein-Gymnasium is a public German Gymnasium delivering secondary education from grade 5 (Erprobungsstufe) through the Abitur (Oberstufe, EF–Q2) to several hundred students in Bünde, North Rhine-Westphalia. The school provides a full-day (Ganztag) program, Musikklasse instrument instruction in cooperation with Musikschule Bünde, MINT-focused STEM education, Europaschule international programming, and a broad range of extracurricular clubs, sports, theatre, and student-led media (STEINtimes, GreenStones climate podcast). Operational delivery is supported by the IServ Schulplattform, which provides authentication, communication, and digital learning tools.

Product overview

Freiherr-vom-Stein-Gymnasium is a German secondary school (Gymnasium) offering a comprehensive educational program from grades 5 through 13. The school operates its primary technology platform through IServ, a school management and communication system providing authentication, collaboration, and administrative tools. The educational portfolio includes specialized programs such as Musikklasse (music classes with instrument instruction), MINT-friendly STEM education, Europaschule (European School certification), and FREIday (project-based learning). The school offers extensive extracurricular activities through STEINlife (including sports, AGs, competitions), STEINsocial (social programs), and operates facilities including STEINwerk/Mensa for dining and events. Students also engage in media production through STEINtimes newspaper and GreenStones climate podcast, and participate in the sustainability-focused student company 'SchereSteinPapier eSG'.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• STEINfacts: Information section of the school website containing facts, directions, classes, history and schedules
• STEINteam
• STEINbasics
• STEINlife
• STEINsocial
• STEINservice
• STEINwerk
• FREIraum
• FREIday
• SchereSteinPapier eSG
• STEINtimes
• GreenStones
• Lupo
• Musikklasse
• Internationale Klasse

Products and services

• Musikklasse (Music Class) A music education program for students in grades 5 and 6 where instruments (flute, clarinet, saxophone, trumpet, trombone, horn, tuba, guitar, electric bass, drums) are taught within the regular school timetable in cooperation with Musikschule der Stadt Bünde.
• MINT-Freundliche Schule (STEM Program) A STEM-focused educational program emphasizing mathematics, computer science, natural sciences, and technology, recognized as MINT-freundliche Schule by the state of North Rhine-Westphalia in 2024.
• Europaschule (European School Program) A state-certified European school program emphasizing international exchange, language learning, and European citizenship education, designated by the State of North Rhine-Westphalia.
• FREIday A dedicated project-based learning day for students to develop ideas, take responsibility, and engage in autonomous, student-led projects.
• Internationale Klasse (International Class) An integration and cultural exchange class program supporting newly arrived international students alongside regular curriculum offerings.
• SchereSteinPapier eSG (Student Enterprise) A student-run enterprise (eingetragene Schülergenossenschaft) that teaches sustainability and entrepreneurship, with supervisory board participation from Volksbank Ostwestfalen eG, teachers, and school leadership.
• Ganztag (Full-Day Program) An all-day school program offering supervision, meals via STEINwerk/Mensa, and structured afternoon activities for enrolled students.
• STEINtimes (School Newspaper) A student-produced school newspaper and media publication covering school news, events, and student-generated content.
• GreenStones Klimapodcast A student-produced climate podcast focused on sustainability topics and environmental education.

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

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App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• IServ GmbHcoreTechnology or IntegrationIServ provides the school's integrated digital platform for school management, communication, authentication (single sign-on), assignments, and administration. The FvSG operates its internal area under the IServ user agreement.
• Musikschule der Stadt BündecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe music school of the city of Bünde cooperates with FvSG in the Musikklasse (music class) program, where students in grades 5 and 6 learn instruments (flute, clarinet, saxophone, trumpet, trombone, horn, tuba, guitar, electric bass, and drums) as part of regular music classes within the school timetable.
• Teutolab Biotechnologie, Universität Bielefeld (CeBiTec)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe school's biology courses (Leistungskurse) visit the Teutolab biotechnology laboratory at the Center for Biotechnology (CeBiTec) of the University of Bielefeld for hands-on practical sessions, including PCR and gel electrophoresis experiments, giving students direct experience with university-level research methods.
• DKMS (Deutsche Knochenmarkspenderdatei)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe school has conducted five DKMS bone marrow donor registration campaigns, with 245 students registered cumulatively. One registered student has already become an actual stem cell donor. These drives take place during biology class in the Q2 year group.
• Verein 'natürlich aktiv'minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe environmental association 'natürlich aktiv' collaborates with the school on tree-planting and reforestation projects. Members guided the school's biology course and student council in planting over 70 trees along the Else river near the A30 motorway.
• Werrepiraten e.V.minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Werrepiraten e.V. sports club is a partner in the school's inclusive education initiative, with a trilateral cooperation agreement signed with Eickhofschule and FvSG for inclusive educational processes.
• Volksbank Ostwestfalen eGminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerVolksbank Ostwestfalen eG participates in the school's student company (SchereSteinPapier eSG) as a member of the supervisory board (Aufsichtsrat), providing guidance and support for the student enterprise alongside teachers and school leadership.
• EickhofschuleminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEickhofschule, FvSG, and Werrepiraten e.V. signed a cooperation agreement for an inclusive educational process (Kooperation mit Modellcharakter), establishing a three-way partnership for inclusive schooling.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• IServ GmbH: Provider of the IServ Schulplattform, the integrated school management and communication platform deployed at FvSG for authentication (OIDC SSO), communication, file sharing, and digital learning. IServ is deeply embedded in FvSG's operations and is therefore the most directly comparable EdTech peer in the school's ecosystem.

Others

• Cornelsen Verlag: Germany's largest educational publisher, supplying textbooks, digital learning materials, and curriculum-aligned content to Gymnasien across NRW. Relevant ecosystem peer as a content supplier whose products directly shape instruction at FvSG.
• Westermann Gruppe: German educational media group (Schroedel, Diesterweg, Westermann) publishing textbooks and digital materials used by Gymnasien. Comparable as an upstream content and curriculum supplier to FvSG's instructional offering.
• Klett Group: Major German educational publisher (Ernst Klett Verlag) producing textbooks and digital learning resources widely adopted by NRW Gymnasien. Comparable as a content and curriculum supplier feeding into FvSG's instructional program.

Emerging players

• F+U Rhein-Main Bildungswerk: Private education services operator running schools, vocational training, and language programs across Germany. Comparable as a competing secondary/post-secondary education provider with overlapping curricula and credentialed instruction.
• Phorms Education SE: Private operator of bilingual (German-English) schools across multiple German states, serving grades 5–13. Comparable to FvSG as a competing secondary-education operator with a defined academic profile, differentiation through international/bilingual programming, and presence in NRW.

Broad incumbents

• Microsoft (Education): Provides Microsoft 365 Education, Teams for Education, and device management used broadly by schools as an alternative to dedicated school platforms like IServ. A broad incumbent with overlapping classroom-collaboration capabilities that compete with IServ's role at FvSG.
• Google (Workspace for Education): Offers Google Workspace for Education (Classroom, Meet, Drive) as an integrated school platform alternative. Comparable to IServ as a broad-incumbent EdTech suite that schools can adopt instead of, or alongside, dedicated platforms like IServ.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Profiles2 records

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M&A

Investments

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