Goetheschule Ilmenau Staatliches Gymnasium

Name

Goetheschule Ilmenau Staatliches Gymnasium

Legal name

Goetheschule Ilmenau Staatliches Gymnasium

Website

https://goetheschule-ilmenau.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1893

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Secondary Education (Public Gymnasium with STEM specialization)

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Subject-Specific Short Courses & Academies (e.g., STEM, Business, Arts) (EDAIAIAC)

Keywords

• Secondary education
• STEM education
• Gymnasium instruction
• Boarding school services
• Academic competition training

Headquarters

HQ city

Ilmenau

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Nachhilfe (Tutoring Services): Student-run tutoring service offering private lessons for students in grades 5-12. Managed as an officially registered Schüler-GmbH since 2009. Tutoring provided by students in grades 10-12. Revenue from tutoring fees.

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

Goetheschule Ilmenau is a state gymnasium providing secondary education from Grade 5 through the Abitur (Grade 12), with a specialized STEM focus through Spezialklassen (mathematical-scientific special classes). The school also operates a boarding facility (Internat) for students from outside Ilmenau, an all-day care program (Ganztagsbetreuung) at Haus 2, and a student-run tutoring service (Schülerfirma/Schüler-GmbH) offering private tutoring for grades 5–12.

Product overview

Goetheschule Ilmenau is a state-run gymnasium (secondary school) located in Ilmenau, Thuringia, Germany. The school offers a comprehensive general education program with a focus on mathematics and natural sciences through specialized classes (Spezialklassen). Educational services include regular gymnasium instruction from grades 5-12, a boarding facility (Internat), tutoring services operated by the student company (Schülerfirma), and supervised homework assistance for grades 5-8. The school also provides various extracurricular activities including theater, sports, and academic competitions, supported by partner organizations such as the Technical University of Ilmenau, BN Automation AG, and the Leibniz-Förderverein.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Spezialklassen: Mathematical-scientific specialization classes at the school
• Internat

Products and services

• Gymnasium Secondary Education (Grades 5–12) Full secondary school instruction from Grade 5 through Grade 12 (Abitur) for students in Ilmenau and the wider Thuringia region, delivered through two campus buildings (Haus 1 for grades 9–12 and Haus 2 for grades 5–8).
• Spezialklassen (Mathematical-Scientific Special Classes)

Quantifiable outcome

• Charlotte Hofmann reached Round 4 of the International Chemistry Olympiade 2026, ranking among Germany's top 15 young chemists
• +5 more outcomes

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

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Feature3 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Technische Universität Ilmenau (TU Ilmenau)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe TU Ilmenau has partnered with Goetheschule for many years, particularly supporting students participating in Jugend forscht and the Spezialklassen. A cooperation agreement was formalized in 2003 and renewed in 2019. Students benefit from access to the university library and specialist laboratories. Teachers receive professional development opportunities and teaching materials. University faculty are available as consultants.
• BN Automation AGcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBN Automation AG has long supported the Goetheschule, particularly through providing internship placements and sponsoring prizes in idea and student competitions. A cooperation agreement was signed in June 2007 with the stated goal of jointly promoting STEM education, providing students early insight into business operations, and facilitating career orientation.
• MINT EC (MINT-EC e.V.)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMINT EC is a network association for the promotion of STEM education in Germany. Goetheschule is a member school. The association initiates and supports cooperation with regional partner companies, organizes joint events with universities and colleges, and offers students and teachers participation in international STEM education projects.
• Friedrich-Schiller-Universität Jena (FSU Jena) - PraktikumsschuleminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSince 2013/14, Goetheschule has served as a practice school (Praktikumschule) for teacher training at the FSU Jena's College of Education. Student teachers complete their practical training periods at the school.
• Bundeswettbewerb Informatik (BWINF)minorOthersGoetheschule actively participates in the Bundeswettbewerb Informatik (Federal Computer Science Competition) and the Informatik Biber, and has been recognized multiple times for its high level of participation and success.
• Jugend-Unternehmens-WerkstattminorOthersSupports students in the preparation of Facharbeiten (specialized term papers) and Seminarfacharbeiten (seminar papers) through practical guidance and resources.
• Leibniz-Förderverein e.V.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Leibniz-Förderverein e.V. promotes mathematics, science, and technology education for gifted and interested children and youth. The association supports extracurricular student working groups starting in grade 5, continues the Mathematics Olympiad, organizes summer courses, and provides individual support for talented students through supervisors from gyms and TU Ilmenau. The association has approximately 45 members. Andreas Ottolinger serves as chairman.
• Vereinigung der Freunde und Förderer der Goetheschule Ilmenau e.V. (Förderverein)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Friends and Supporters Association of Goetheschule, founded in 1995, has over 280 members including teachers, parents, and alumni. The association funds the internet presence, supports all-day care at Haus 2, sponsors theater and choir productions, finances special teaching materials, and provides general support for school operations. It also awards the Ehrennadel (honorary pin) to outstanding students. Chair: Claudia Koch.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Georg-Cantor-Gymnasium Halle: Listed as a participating Spezialschule in team chemistry competitions hosted at Goetheschule, operating a mathematical-scientific Spezialklassen model with strong Olympiad participation across STEM subjects.
• Helmholtz-Gymnasium Heidelberg: Well-established German Gymnasium with a strong STEM profile and advanced course offerings in mathematics and natural sciences, serving a comparable gifted-student segment and competing for national Olympiad placements.
• Carl-Friedrich-Gauß-Gymnasium Frankfurt (Oder): Named as a competing Spezialschule at the chemistry team competition hosted at Goetheschule. Operates as a STEM-focused Spezialgymnasium in eastern Germany with similar Olympiad participation profile to Goetheschule.
• Max-Planck-Gymnasium München: Bavarian STEM-focused Gymnasium offering a natural sciences and mathematics profile, with comparable Spezialklassen-style tracks and consistent Olympiad participation across chemistry, biology, and informatics.
• Wilhelm-Ostwald-Gymnasium Leipzig: One of Germany's Spezialschulen with mathematical-scientific specialization, explicitly named as host of the 33rd Team Chemistry Competition where Goetheschule placed 2nd. Directly competes with Goetheschule in national Olympiad circuits across chemistry, biology, mathematics, and informatics.
• Martin-Andersen-Nexö-Gymnasium Dresden: Competing Spezialschule at team chemistry competitions hosted at Goetheschule, operating STEM specialization classes and fielding student teams in national biology, chemistry, and informatics Olympiads.
• Humboldt-Gymnasium Riesa: Sachsen-based Spezialschule that competed at Goetheschule's 22nd team chemistry competition, with a comparable STEM Spezialklassen curriculum and Olympiad engagement.

Emerging players

• Schule Schloss Salem: Elite German private boarding school with a strong STEM curriculum and international orientation; competes for gifted-student families considering boarding options comparable to Goetheschule's Internat, though with a distinct private-school model and broader liberal-arts emphasis.

Regional players

• Albert-Schweitzer-Gymnasium Erfurt: Thuringia Gymnasium based in Erfurt with advanced STEM course offerings, drawing from the same state-level applicant pool for Spezialklassen-style programs but without the same MINT EC Spezialschule designation.
• Friedrich-Schiller-Gymnasium Weimar: Another Thuringia-based Gymnasium offering secondary education with advanced STEM tracks, competing for the same regional pool of gifted applicants as Goetheschule but not operating as a full Spezialschule.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

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