Gymnasium Am Geroweiher

What Gymnasium Am Geroweiher does

Gymnasium Am Geroweiher (GAG MG) is a municipal public secondary school (Städtisches Gymnasium) located at Balderichstraße 8 in Mönchengladbach, Germany, founded on October 1, 1875 as a girls' school and renamed to its current form in 1978. The school is operated by the city of Mönchengladbach (Stadt Mönchengladbach) under the German state education system and serves approximately 1,000+ students across grades 5 through Q2 (Abitur), with an alumni base of nearly 9,000 graduates over its 150-year history. The institution provides comprehensive secondary education leading to the Abitur (university entrance qualification) and operates a distinctive Montessori-based modular learning system (Modulares Lernen) that combines self-directed learning with structured interest-based modules spanning STEM, languages, arts, and life skills.

The school's core educational platform is built around a digital school infrastructure (Digitale Schule) that has functioned as a digital pilot school of Mönchengladbach since 2019. Notable technical components include a 1:1 iPad deployment program (iGero-Stufe) launched in 2020, the Logineonrw Learning Management System (LMS), WebUntis for scheduling, a dedicated iPad room, school-wide WiFi, and the self-hosted Matomo web analytics platform. Supplementary products include the LernBar self-learning center (opened 2020), CodeClubMG coding education program, the Ganztag full-day program with online canteen ordering, and specialized modules covering Chinese language (with HSK certification), CultureKids cultural education, Gerogarten sustainability/horticulture, school dog therapy, music ensembles (choir, orchestra, big band), and career orientation (CHECK IN Berufswelt).

The business model is publicly funded: as a städtisches Gymnasium, GAG MG receives core operating funding through municipal taxes and government education budgets administered by the city of Mönchengladbach. There is no tuition for enrolled students. Supplementary funding flows from the Förderverein des GAG (parent and supporter association, established 1979) through membership fees and donations that finance free textbook services, the school library, sports equipment, LernBar facilities, and learning space improvements. The school monetizes only nominally through the online canteen ordering service (Mensa) and parent association activities, making it a cost-center public institution rather than a revenue-generating enterprise. The customer base is a captive regional cohort from Mönchengladbach and surrounding areas, enrolled through the standard German education system application process.

Name

Gymnasium Am Geroweiher

Legal name

Gymnasium Am Geroweiher

Website

https://gag-mg.de

Company type

Public

Founded year

1875

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Gymnasium Am Geroweiher is a municipal public Gymnasium in Mönchengladbach, Germany, founded in 1875, serving 1,000+ students in grades 5–Q2 with Montessori-based modular learning, digital iPad-enabled instruction, and STEM/language programs leading to the Abitur. Funded by the city government and parent association.

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akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Mönchengladbach

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, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Public Education Funding: As a städtisches Gymnasium (municipal public school), GAG MG operates as a government-funded educational institution under the German state education system. Core educational services are funded by public taxes and administered through the city of Mönchengladbach.
2. Förderverein Membership and Donations: The 'Verein der Freunde und Förderer des Gymnasium Am Geroweiher' (parent and supporter association) has supported the school since 1979 through membership fees, donations, and fundraising. The association funds projects including free textbook ordering service, school library, sports equipment, LernBar, and learning space improvements.

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Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Gymnasium Am Geroweiher is a public municipal Gymnasium delivering tuition-free secondary education from grade 5 through the Abitur (Q2), built around a Montessori-based modular learning system (Modulares Lernen), a 1:1 iPad digital classroom initiative (iGero-Stufe), and a full-day program (Ganztag) with canteen and extracurricular modules. The school also operates the LernBar self-learning center, the CodeClubMG coding club, MINT and language programs, music ensembles, and career orientation offerings for approximately 1,000 students in Mönchengladbach.

Product overview

Gymnasium Am Geroweiher is a comprehensive secondary school (Gymnasium) offering a structured educational program from grades 5-13 (Erprobungsstufe, Mittelstufe, Oberstufe). The school operates a Montessori-based modular learning system (Modulares Lernen) alongside traditional academic instruction. Key educational products and services include the LernBar self-learning center, CodeClubMG coding program, and various interest-based modules (Chinese, CultureKids, Gerogarten, and more). The school provides a full-day program (Ganztag) with canteen services, music ensembles (choir, orchestra, big band), and career orientation programs. The institution integrates digital tools including LMS (Logineon), WebUntis timetable system, and an online canteen ordering system.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Quantifiable outcome

• Exzellente Ausrichtung in MINT und Digitalisierung - dual MINTfreundliche Schule and Digitale Schule seals awarded by Gesellschaft MINT e.V.
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature4 records

Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• RWTH AachencoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic partnership providing students with insights into university education, STEM fields, and research opportunities. Supports the school's career orientation programs and MINT focus.
• RWE StiftungcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCorporate foundation partnership supporting educational initiatives, sustainability programs, and school projects.
• Hochschule NiederrheincoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUniversity of Applied Sciences partnership offering students exposure to higher education options, practical career orientation, and potential academic pathways.
• Museum AbteibergminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCultural partnership supporting art education and museum-based learning experiences for students.
• DAK-GesundheitminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHealth insurance partnership supporting student health programs, preventive health education, and wellness initiatives.
• Borussia MönchengladbachminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal football club partnership supporting sports education, team spirit, and community engagement activities.
• Sparkasse MönchengladbachminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal savings bank partnership supporting financial education and school projects.
• SozialHolding MönchengladbachminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSocial services holding company partnership supporting social education and community engagement programs.
• Theater KrefeldminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTheater partnership supporting performing arts education, theater visits, and cultural module activities.
• Santander Consumer BankminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBanking partnership supporting financial literacy education and potentially scholarship programs.
• Förderverein des GAG (GAG Parent Association)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe school's own parent association (Verein der Freunde und Förderer) has supported the school since 1979. Provides funding for textbooks, library, sports equipment, learning spaces, and special projects. Organized the free textbook ordering service.
• Erasmus+ ProgramcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEU-funded international exchange program. GAG is an accredited Erasmus institution with focus areas in digitalization, foreign language competence, intercultural competence, and language-sensitive subject teaching. Enables teacher training mobility and student group exchanges.
• CHECK IN BerufsweltcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional career orientation initiative in partnership with IHK Mittlerer Niederrhein and city of Mönchengladbach. Participated in career fair activities and received recognition for career orientation efforts.
• Geropark (City of Mönchengladbach)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration with city parks department on the adjacent Geropark. School maintains GeroGarten module in the park area and participates in park events and projects.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves17 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Phorms Education: Phorms Education operates private bilingual schools across multiple German cities. While for-profit and not directly competing in Mönchengladbach, it represents an established private-school model that competes for German families seeking differentiated secondary education — comparable in offering structured, individualized K-12 programs with strong international and digital elements.

Others

• Cornelsen Verlag: Major German educational publisher supplying textbooks and digital learning platforms to public schools. Comparable as an ecosystem enabler whose LMS and content products integrate into GAG's digital classroom stack.
• Betzold Lernmedien: Supplier of Montessori learning materials and classroom resources to German schools and teachers. Directly comparable as a vendor feeding GAG's Montessori-based modular learning program.
• Klett Group: Germany's largest educational publisher, providing textbooks and digital learning materials to Gymnasien including GAG. Comparable as a key supplier/ecosystem participant enabling curriculum delivery and digital classroom tools (e.g., LMS integrations).
• Stadt Mönchengladbach Fachbereich Schule: The municipal school authority that operates GAG and sibling schools (e.g., Odenkirchen Gymnasium, Franz-Meyers-Gymnasium). Comparable as the governing parent body setting funding, curriculum policy, and cross-school initiatives like the 2019 digital pilot program.
• Bundesverband Montessori Deutschland: National Montessori association supporting Montessori schools across Germany. Comparable as an ecosystem organization providing teacher training, certification, and pedagogical standards underpinning GAG's modular Montessori program since 1979/80.
• Code Club Germany (CodeClubMG parent network): National network supporting student coding clubs in German schools, with which GAG's CodeClubMG is affiliated. Comparable as a complementary ecosystem partner enabling the digital/STEM curriculum differentiation GAG promotes.

Emerging players

• EOS Education: EOS operates private alternative schools (Ersatzschulen) in Germany offering individualized, often Montessori- or concept-based learning. Comparable to GAG in emphasizing modular, student-centered pedagogy and small-group support, though operating as a private entity.

Direct peers

• Franz-Meyers-Gymnasium Mönchengladbach: Co-located public Gymnasium in Mönchengladbach and 2025 co-recipient of the CHECK IN Berufswelt recognition alongside GAG. Direct peer competing for the same local enrollment pool with comparable program offerings in MINT and career orientation.
• Helene-Lange-Schule Hamburg: A large städtisches Gymnasium in Hamburg known for its MINT-EC excellence certification and modular extracurricular profile. Comparable to GAG in being a public secondary school with strong STEM focus, large enrollment, and active alumni/partner ecosystem — a benchmark peer for program breadth.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/GaG-1768868020063426
• Instagraminstagram.com/gymnasium_am_geroweiher_gag
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/gymnasium-am-geroweiher

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