Gauß Gymnasium

What Gauß Gymnasium does

Carl-Friedrich-Gauß-Gymnasium Frankfurt (Oder) is a public state secondary school (Gymnasium) in the State of Brandenburg, Germany, designated as one of only two MINT (mathematics, natural sciences, technology) specialist schools in the state under Brandenburg Schulgesetz § 8a. It admits students from grade 5 (Leistungs- und Begabungsklasse) and grade 7 (Spezialklasse), and from outside via Seiteneinstieg, after a formal aptitude assessment (Eignungsfeststellung) comprising diagnostic tests, group observation and interviews. The institution is operated by the municipality of Frankfurt (Oder) under the public education framework, is tuition-free, and is supported by an active Förderverein (parents' and friends' association).

The school's programmatic stack includes a Schülerforschungszentrum (Student Research Centre) reaching children from grade 3, Vorleistungszentren for grades 8–9 and Leistungszentren for grades 10–12 for intensive small-group STEM instruction, an open all-day programme (grades 7–10) with mandatory AG participation, and a MINT-EC certified curriculum that allows students to graduate with a MINT-EC certificate alongside the Abitur. Distinctive facilities include a Schulplanetarium housed in the 'Alter Wasserturm', a school library of more than 6,500 media items, and the Internat 'Haus Einstein' boarding house (operational since April 2014) that extends catchment to Słubice, Poland. The site is anchored in a Bauhaus-style listed building originally constructed as a Pädagogische Akademie (1930–1935) and modernised in 2003, with approximately 12,500 m² of outdoor area and 30+ specialist teaching rooms.

The institution has approximately 40+ named teaching staff and does not generate commercial revenue. Funding flows from the State of Brandenburg and the municipality of Frankfurt (Oder) via the public school budget, augmented by Förderverein membership fees and donations. The school's strategic positioning is reinforced by sustained Olympiad success — most successful school at the 33rd Brandenburg Chemistry Olympiad (2023), 34th Mathematics Olympiad (2024) Landessieg, Bundesrunde Matheolympiade 2026 podium finishes, a German national team representative at ICHO 2026, and an EOES 2024 Gold Medal — and by networks of university (Viadrina, Potsdam, BTU, TU Wildau) and industry (Elmos Semiconductor, IHP-Leibniz, IHK) partnerships.

Name

Gauß Gymnasium

Legal name

Carl-Friedrich-Gauß-Gymnasium Frankfurt (Oder)

Website

https://gauss-gymnasium.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

2003

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Carl-Friedrich-Gauß-Gymnasium Frankfurt (Oder) is a publicly funded MINT-specialist secondary school in Brandenburg, Germany, serving aptitude-selected students from grade 5 (and a research-pipeline from grade 3) with STEM-focused tuition, Olympiad preparation, and a boarding house for cross-border students from Słubice.

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Product category

MINT Specialist Secondary Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Accelerated Learning & Grade Advancement Programs (EDAJAGAE)

akta.pro secondary industry

Advanced STEM & Competition Coaching (MathCounts/AMC/AIME/USAMO, Science Olympiad, Physics/Chem Olympiads) (EDANAKAF)

Keywords

• STEM secondary education
• MINT specialist school
• Gifted student programmes
• Science olympiad training
• Mathematics curriculum

Headquarters

HQ city

Frankfurt (Oder)

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Infrastructure, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Carl-Friedrich-Gauß-Gymnasium Frankfurt (Oder) is a public MINT-specialist secondary school delivering specialised STEM secondary education from grades 5 to 13. Its core offerings comprise the Vorleistungszentren (grades 8-9) and Leistungszentren (grades 10-12) excellence programmes, the Schülerforschungszentrum for early-talent development from grade 3, the MINT-EC Zertifikat awarded alongside the Abitur, and an associated boarding house (Internat Haus Einstein). The school prepares students for national Olympiads and Jugend forscht and delivers structured study and career orientation from grade 7.

Product overview

Gauß Gymnasium is a mathematically-naturwissenschaftlich-technische (MINT) Spezialschule (STEM specialized school) in Brandenburg, Germany, offering comprehensive educational programs for gifted students. The school's core offerings include Vorleistungszentren and Leistungszentren (pre-excellence and excellence centers) for intensive STEM education from classes 8-12, the Schülerforschungszentrum for early research opportunities starting in class 3, and the MINT-EC Zertifikat program. Student enrichment is enhanced through multiple Schülerfirmen (student companies) including VoWeKo, Projekt 1,0, Gauß-Shop, and Energiedetektive, alongside annual events like the Gauß-Festwoche. The Leistungs- und Begabungsklasse (LuBK) provides specialized gifted education for classes 5-6.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Internat Haus Einstein: Boarding school facility for students of the Carl-Friedrich-Gauß-Gymnasium

Products and services

• Leistungs- und Begabungsklasse (LuBK)

Quantifiable outcome

• Multiple students qualify for and win national Olympiad prizes (MOLB, COLB, POLB, Biologieolympiade) each year
• +6 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature3 records

Partnerships

17 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Universität PotsdamcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023Two students conducted research on OLED technology under the direction of Prof. Banerji and Philipp Meyer at the University of Potsdam. The school also participates in the Dr. Hans Riegel-Fachpreise (subject prizes) awarded by the university, where Gaußianerinnen have won multiple first and second prizes in Chemistry and Mathematics.
• Europa-Universität ViadrinacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2022The school collaborates with the Europa-Universität Viadrina on the 'VERWURZELT in der Doppelstadt' (Rooted in the Twin City) initiative, involving tree plantings across Frankfurt (Oder) and Słubice (Poland). Students participate in joint projects, and university professors contribute to the school's enrichment programme. The university also hosts the Europa-Projekttag class 10 event at the Collegium Polonicum.
• BTU Cottbus-SenftenbergminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerListed as a partner institution for study and career orientation. The university cooperates with the school on individual events and orientations for students.
• TU WildauminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerListed as a partner institution for study and career orientation. Provides individual university lectures and study weeks for the school's advanced students.
• Sparkasse Oder-SpreeminorGTM or Marketing PartnerListed as a sponsor/partner. Supports school projects and events through the Förderverein and direct sponsorship arrangements.
• IHP – Leibniz-Institut für innovative MikroelektronikminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerListed as a partner. Offers the IHP research prize for students and provides access to microelectronics research environments for talent development.
• IHK Frankfurt (Oder)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerListed as a partner institution; provides industry perspectives and career orientation support for students.
• Gewerbeförderungsanstalt (GFWW)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerListed as a partner institution; supports the school's career and business orientation activities.
• Haus der Naturpflege e.V. (Bad Freienwalde)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborated on the 'Umweltschule in Europa' project, creating a herb garden on the schoolyard and contributing guest lecturers on environmental and nature conservation topics. The association is the custodian of the legacy of Erna and Kurt Kretschmann and is a European Cultural Heritage 'Orts des Erbes' for the Oderbruch region.
• Collegium Polonicum (Słubice, Poland)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-organiser of the 'VERWURZELT in der Doppelstadt' initiative and host of the Europa-Projekttag class 10 event. Enables cross-border educational activities between German and Polish students.
• Hochschule für Nachhaltige Entwicklung Eberswalde (HNEE)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerContributed guest lecturers on sustainability and environmental topics during the school's project week as part of the 'Umweltschule in Europa' initiative.
• Naturwacht des Nationalparks Unteres Odertal (Schwedt)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerContributed guest speakers on nature conservation during the Umweltschule project week, supporting environmental education.
• Elmos Semiconductor AGminorGTM or Marketing PartnerElmos sponsors a prize awarded to the top research projects presented during the Gauß-Festwoche scientific symposium. The prize is awarded to winners selected by the jury during the traditional Schülerkonzert 'Fortissimo'.
• Dr. Hans-Jürgen Schinzler StiftungminorGTM or Marketing PartnerProvided financial support enabling the planning and implementation of the 'VERWURZELT in der Doppelstadt' and 'Umweltschule in Europa' tree-planting and sustainability projects.
• Arcelor (Arcelor-AG)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAn all-day working group (AG) at the school where students explore industrial technologies of tomorrow. Named after the steel company Arcelor, it likely receives industry expertise or content support.
• ARLE gGmbHminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in the 'VERWURZELT in der Doppelstadt' initiative, contributing to cross-border sustainability and tree-planting activities.
• MINT-EC e.V.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe national network for MINT (STEM) excellence schools in Germany. Certifies the school as a MINT-Excellence-Center, authorises the award of the MINT-EC certificate to Abitur students, and connects the school with other MINT specialist schools nationwide. The school participates in MINT-EC events, exchanges, and the network's standards framework.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Heinrich-Hertz-Gymnasium Berlin: A MINT-EC certified Berlin Gymnasium with a strong STEM profile and active participation in national Olympiads and Jugend forscht. Comparable in specialization depth, Olympiad positioning, and MINT-EC network membership; differs only in being located in a major metropolitan area.
• Helmholtz-Gymnasium Potsdam: The other MINT-Spezialschule in the State of Brandenburg, located in the state capital Potsdam. The most direct state-level peer, sharing the same Spezialschule designation, MINT-EC recognition, and selective Eignungsfeststellung admission model.
• Helmholtz-Gymnasium Heidelberg: One of Germany's most renowned mathematics and natural-science Gymnasien, with a long-standing MINT specialization and Olympiad track record. Highly comparable to Gauss-Gymnasium in mission, target student profile (high-achieving STEM-oriented pupils), and selective admissions approach.
• Werner-von-Siemens-Gymnasium Berlin: A STEM-focused Gymnasium in Berlin with a strong MINT and technology orientation, including competition participation. Comparable in subject specialization and talent-development model; both serve as selective STEM-focused secondary schools within the broader German Gymnasium system.
• Friedrichsgymnasium Freiburg: A traditional, academically rigorous Gymnasium with a long-standing strength in mathematics and sciences. Comparable as an elite, academically selective STEM-oriented secondary school with a tradition of university preparation, though without the explicit Spezialschule designation.

Others

• MINT-EC e.V. (Network): The national German MINT-EC network of STEM-excellence schools, of which Gauss-Gymnasium is a certified Excellence Center member. Not a competitor but a strategic ecosystem participant that certifies the school's MINT-EC certificate authority and connects it to other specialist STEM schools nationwide.

Regional players

• Goethe-Gymnasium Frankfurt (Oder): The other main Gymnasium in Frankfurt (Oder), serving the same regional catchment. Not a STEM specialist but the principal geographic competitor for academically inclined students in the city; useful for benchmarking regional positioning.

Emerging players

• Schule Schloss Salem: A prestigious private boarding school with a strong STEM profile and a national reputation for elite education. Competes with Gauss-Gymnasium for the same pool of high-achieving, STEM-oriented families willing to invest in a residential education, though it operates under a private, fee-based model rather than public Spezialschule status.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/gau%C3%9F-gymnasium

Compliance4 records

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Profiles4 records

Subsidiaries1 record

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