Gymnasium Bei St. Michael

What Gymnasium Bei St. Michael does

Gymnasium bei St. Michael is a public German secondary school (Gymnasium) located in Schwäbisch Hall, Baden-Württemberg, and the oldest higher school in the district, founded in 1655. It serves approximately secondary-level students in grades 5-13 under the authority of Stadt Schwäbisch Hall as Schultr\u00e4ger and the supervision of Regierungspr\u00e4sidium Stuttgart, delivering tuition-free education funded by the state education budget. The school's core program leads to the Abitur (German university entrance qualification), with the 2026 cohort comprising 82 graduates achieving a year average of 2.2 and five students attaining a perfect 1.0 grade.

The academic portfolio is structured around several specialized tracks: a Bilingual Track (Bilingualer Zug) with English-medium instruction from grade 5, culminating in the Internationales Abitur Baden-W\u00fcrttemberg (first award at GSM in 2026); the IMP profile combining Informatics, Mathematics, and Physics in grades 8-10; the NwT (Naturwissenschaft und Technik) profile; and a language track including French, Latin, and Italian. The school is a member of the MINT-EC national excellence network (since 2020) and has held the MINT-freundliche Schule certification five times, with Digitale Schule status since 2019.

Operationally, GSM runs an extended Offene Ganztagesschule full-day care program for grades 5-6, supported by a Mensa cafeteria managed via the Sizzly online portal. The technology stack is standard educational SaaS: Microsoft Teams for collaboration, WebUntis for substitution planning, and a WordPress-based website. The school maintains an active partnership ecosystem with regional employers (K\u00e4rcher, W\u00fcrth, Optima, Bausparkasse Schw\u00e4bisch Hall, Ziehl-Abegg, Recaro) and Hochschule Heilbronn for career orientation and STEM enrichment, including the Sch\u00fcler-Ingenieur-Akademie and the App-Inventor-Challenge. Leadership is headed by Principal OStD Frank Nagel with a six-member extended school leadership team covering curriculum stages, MINT, bilingual programs, and IT systems.

Name

Gymnasium Bei St. Michael

Legal name

Gymnasium bei St. Michael

Website

https://gsm-sha.de

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Gymnasium bei St. Michael is a public German Gymnasium in Schw\u00e4bisch Hall, Baden-W\u00fcrttemberg, founded in 1655. It delivers tuition-free secondary education (grades 5-13) to district students, offering Abitur, bilingual English, MINT-EC, and STEM-focused programs with regional corporate partnerships.

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Product category

Secondary Education (Gymnasium)

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Classical Education K–12 Schools (EDAJABAF)

Keywords

• Secondary school education
• Gymnasium academic programs
• Bilingual education programs
• STEM education curriculum
• University entrance preparation

Headquarters

HQ city

Schwäbisch Hall

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

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Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Gymnasium bei St. Michael is a public German Gymnasium in Schwäbisch Hall that delivers tuition-free secondary education (grades 5-13) leading to the Abitur and the Internationales Abitur Baden-Württemberg. The offering comprises a general Gymnasium curriculum plus specialized profile subjects (NwT, IMP, Italian), a Bilingualer Zug (English-medium track), MINT-EC affiliated STEM programs, the Schüler-Ingenieur-Akademie, an Offene Ganztagesschule (full-day supervision) with Mensa cafeteria, and student counseling/guidance services.

Product overview

Gymnasium bei St. Michael is a traditional German secondary school (est. 1655) offering a comprehensive Gymnasium education program (grades 5-13) leading to the Abitur. The school's portfolio comprises its core general education program, supplemented by specialized tracks including the Bilingualer Zug (bilingual English program awarding the Internationales Abitur Baden-Württemberg), and specialized profile subjects: NwT (Science and Technology), IMP (Computer Science-Math-Physics), and Italienisch (Italian as third foreign language). The institution provides extended services including the Offene Ganztagesschule (full-day care for grades 5-6) with Mensa cafeteria, student counseling services, and teacher training practicums. STEM excellence is recognized through MINT-EC membership and the MINT-freundliche Schule certification. The school connects to external platforms including Microsoft Teams, WebUntis, and Sizzly for administrative and communication functions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Gymnasium bei St. Michael – General Education Program Comprehensive secondary education program (Gymnasium) covering grades 5-13, leading to the Abitur (German university entrance qualification). Includes standard and bilingual English tracks, and serves students aged approximately 10-19.
• Bilingualer Zug (Bilingual Program) Bilingual educational track in which students study selected subjects in English from grade 5, culminating in the Internationales Abitur Baden-Württemberg (with biology examined in English).
• NwT – Naturwissenschaft und Technik (Science and Technology Profile) Interdisciplinary science and technology profile offered as a core subject from grades 8-10, combining biology, physics, chemistry, and engineering with hands-on practical projects.
• IMP – Informatik, Mathematik, Physik (Computer Science, Math, Physics Profile) Four-hour core subject profile for grades 8-10 focusing on computer science with integrated mathematics and physics content, taught in an interdisciplinary manner.
• Italienisch als dritte Fremdsprache (Italian as Third Foreign Language) Third foreign language option in the linguistic profile, offering linguistically talented students communication skills, mobility, and understanding of European cultural exchange.
• Offene Ganztagesschule (Open Full-Day School) After-school care and supervision program for grades 5-6, including homework assistance (Lernzeit), structured activities, and optional afternoon meals in the Mensa.
• Mensa im Schülerhaus (School Cafeteria) Cafeteria service located between the Gymnasium and Realschule offering diverse meals including vegetarian options, managed via the Sizzly online portal (catering.sizzly.de) for ordering, registration, and payment.
• MINT-EC Network Programs STEM (Mathematics, Informatics, Natural Sciences, Technology) excellence programs including competitions, workshops, teacher training, and certification through the MINT-EC national excellence network (300+ member schools).
• Schüler-Ingenieur-Akademie (SIA) (Student Engineering Academy) Seminar course in the upper secondary that can be counted toward the Abitur, providing practical engineering experience through partnerships with Hochschule Heilbronn (Campus Künzelsau and Campus Schwäbisch Hall) and industry partners.
• Orientierungspraktikum (Orientation Internship) Three-week mandatory internship program for undergraduate teaching students as part of Baden-Württemberg's teacher training program, hosted at the school.
• Praxissemester (Practical Semester) Twelve-week mandatory internship for master's-level teaching students, required for admission to the preparatory service and state examination in Baden-Württemberg.
• Beratungsleistungen (Counseling Services) Comprehensive student support services including counseling teachers (Beratungslehrkräfte), school social work (Schulsozialarbeit), Oberstufenberatung (upper-secondary advising), career guidance, and psychological support services.

Quantifiable outcome

• 82 Abitur graduates in 2026 with year group average of 2.2; 5 students achieved perfect 1.0 grade
• +3 more outcomes

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Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• Agentur für Arbeit (Employment Agency)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for vocational and career orientation. The Employment Agency provides career counseling services, information about apprenticeships and university studies, and supports students in career decision-making processes.
• Bausparkasse Schwäbisch HallcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal building society partner providing internship opportunities, company visits, and career training. Sponsors informatics prize and economics prize for outstanding student achievements.
• essendi itcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIT company partner supporting cryptography excursions, the Mathe im Advent prize ceremony with cryptography input, and the App-Inventor-Challenge IT competition for regional Gymnasiums and MINT-EC schools.
• Hochschule Heilbronn (Campus Künzelsau and Campus Schwäbisch Hall)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Heilbronn University for Schüler-Ingenieur-Akademie (Student Engineer Academy), microcontroller programming courses, campus visits, and CampusXperience programs for students.
• KärchermajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCorporate partner providing company excursions for grade 9 students, job application training, and insight into industrial engineering and technology careers.
• WürthmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCorporate partner for company visits (bilingual track), providing exposure to electronics manufacturing and international business operations.
• OptimamajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCorporate partner providing company visits for bilingual track students, offering insight into packaging industry and international business.
• Freilichtspiele Schwäbisch HallminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal outdoor theater partnership supporting theater education and cultural enrichment through school-theater collaboration programs.
• VHS Schwäbisch HallminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with local adult education center for supplementary educational programs and lifelong learning opportunities.
• Ziehl-AbeggminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal technology company partner supporting STEM education and career orientation initiatives.
• MINT-ECcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational excellence network membership since 2020 providing access to STEM competitions, events, teacher training, and networking with 300+ STEM-focused schools. Students can earn MINT-EC certificates.
• Hector-KinderakademieminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for gifted education of primary school children, providing enrichment activities for elementary students before they enroll at GSM.
• RecarominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSeating manufacturer partnership supporting MINT education and providing company insights for career orientation.

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Recent moves6 records

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Market position

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Instagraminstagram.com/gsm.sha
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Compliance6 records

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Profiles6 records

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