Gymnasium am Oelberg

What Gymnasium am Oelberg does

Gymnasium am Oelberg is a state-funded public secondary school (Gymnasium) located at Weilerweg 25 in the Oberpleis district of Königswinter, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, operating under the G9 nine-year curriculum that culminates in the Abitur university entrance qualification. The school is operated by the Stadt Königswinter as Schulträger and supervised by the Schulamt für den Rhein-Sieg-Kreis, with the principal Dr. Michael Fröhlich leading the institution. It serves approximately 1,000–1,200 students across Classes 5 through Q2 (Erprobungsstufe, Mittelstufe, and Oberstufe), taught by a Kollegium of roughly 80 teachers plus a small secretariat (Iris Kühn, Friederike Stahl), and shares a Schulzentrum with a partner Gesamtschule.

The school's core offering is a comprehensive secondary academic programme across sciences, humanities, languages, arts and sports, supplemented by a differentiated Wahlpflichtbereich II track (French, Spanish, bilingual history/politics, informatics, energy and environment, sport and health). Languages are a clear specialism: English from Class 5 with Cambridge CAE preparation, French from Class 7 with DELF Scolaire certification, Latin through grade 11 yielding the Latinum, and Spanish from differentiation or Oberstufe. MINT is a stated flagship, with Informatik offered since 1986 using Snap!, Java, HTML/PHP, Lego Spike Prime and Calliope mini microcontrollers. The international exchange portfolio includes Krakow (Jgst. 7/8), Cognac (Jgst. 8), SüDengland (Jgst. 9), Fontainebleau (Jgst. 10) and, since 2022/23, Bilbao (Q1). Extracurricular life is anchored by orchestra, choir (Schedrik-Chor), band, Theater-AG, sports teams competing regionally and nationally, the Duke of Edinburgh's International Award, peer mediation, and a Schulsanitätsdienst.

The technology footprint is conventional K-12 enterprise: Microsoft Office 365 for all students from grade 5, WebUntis for timetabling and attendance, and the internal portal gao-online.de for school community communications. The school also runs a Selbstlernzentrum (self-learning center) co-funded by the Förderverein parent support association, and outsources after-school care to TUS Oberpleis under the "TUS05" brand. As a public school, Gymnasium am Oelberg does not charge tuition; revenue is the state and municipal operating budget, with no commercial pricing model, no funding rounds, and no private ownership. Marketing is essentially the public website plus an annual Tag der offenen Tür.

Name

Gymnasium am Oelberg

Legal name

Gymnasium am Oelberg

Website

https://gymnasium-am-oelberg.de

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Gymnasium am Oelberg is a state-funded public Gymnasium in Königswinter-Oberpleis, NRW, Germany, delivering G9 secondary education to roughly 1,000–1,200 students from grade 5 through Abitur, with strengths in MINT, languages and international exchanges.

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Product category

Secondary Education (Public Gymnasium)

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Classical Education K–12 Schools (EDAJABAF)

akta.pro secondary industry

International/Global Curriculum Schools (IB, Cambridge, etc.) (EDAJABAG)

Keywords

• Secondary education
• Gymnasium schooling
• Abitur preparation
• Foreign language instruction
• STEM education programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Königswinter-Oberpleis

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

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Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Gymnasium am Oelberg is a public state-funded secondary school delivering the German G9 curriculum from grade 5 through the Abitur, covering languages, sciences, humanities, arts, and sports. Core offerings include a long-running MINT/informatics track (since 1986), bilingual history/politics instruction in English, certified language tracks (DELF Scolaire, Cambridge CAE), and a broad catalog of international student exchanges with France, Spain, England, and Poland. The school supplements classroom teaching with extensive extracurriculars (music ensembles, theater, competitive sports) and a dedicated Selbstlernzentrum, all delivered tuition-free under the authority of the State of North Rhine-Westphalia and the Schulträger Stadt Königswinter.

Product overview

Gymnasium am Oelberg is a German secondary school (Gymnasium) located in Königswinter-Oberpleis offering comprehensive pre-university education from grades 5-13 following the G9 curriculum. The school's educational portfolio includes core academic programs across all major subject areas (languages, sciences, humanities, arts, sports), supplemented by extensive extracurricular offerings including music programs (orchestra, band, choir), sports teams, international exchange programs, and MINT (STEM) initiatives. The informatics program, offered since 1986, features hands-on learning with robotics (Lego Spike Prime, Fischertechnik), microcontrollers (Calliope mini, Calliope mini), and programming languages (Snap!, Java, HTML/PHP). The school provides Microsoft Office 365 to all students and uses WebUntis for timetable management. Academic support includes mentoring programs, a self-learning center, and differentiated courses for specialized interests.

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• Core Academic Programs (G9 Curriculum) Comprehensive secondary education from grades 5 through Q2 (Abitur), following the G9 curriculum with Erprobungsstufe (grades 5–6), Mittelstufe (grades 7–10), and Oberstufe (EF, Q1, Q2). Includes Grundkurse and Leistungskurse in the upper secondary phase, leading to the Abitur university entrance qualification. Delivered tuition-free to enrolled students.
• Informatics (Informatik) Program Computer science education available as a differentiation subject in grades 9–10 and as a standalone subject from EF (grade 11) through Abitur. Covers programming with Snap!, Java, HTML/PHP, Lego Spike Prime robotics, Fischertechnik, Calliope mini microcontrollers, and theoretical computer science topics.
• French Language Program (Französisch) with DELF Scolaire Foreign language instruction beginning in grade 7 as Wahlpflichtfach (elective), including DELF Scolaire preparation (levels A1, A2, B1, B2 administered by the French Ministry of Education) and Paris trips. Supported by an annual exchange with Cognac (grade 8) and individual exchange with Fontainebleau (grade 10).
• English Language Program (Englisch) with Cambridge CAE First foreign language instruction from grade 5, including a Cambridge CAE preparation course for Q1 students leading to externally validated C1 English proficiency certification.
• Latin Language Program (Latein) Second foreign language instruction from grade 7, structured to prepare students for the Latinum certification upon completion of grade 11.
• Spanish Language Program (Spanisch) Foreign language offered as a beginning language in differentiation (grade 9+) and in the upper secondary (from grade 11). Includes the exchange program with Bilbao, Spain launched in the 2022/23 school year for Q1 students.
• International Student Exchange Programs Structured student exchanges with partner schools in France (Cognac for grade 8/9, Fontainebleau for grade 10), England (South England for grade 9), Spain (Bilbao for Q1, since 2022/23), and Poland (Krakow for grades 7/8). Each exchange is tied to the corresponding language and year-level curriculum.
• MINT (STEM) Programs and Competitions STEM-focused programs and competitions including participation in Jugend trainiert für Olympia, science fairs, and differentiated courses in natural sciences, complementing the standalone informatics track.
• Bilingual History/Politics Track Bilingual instruction in English covering topics such as American Revolution, Industrial Revolution, Imperialism, WWI, and political systems, offered to students in grades 9–10 as a Wahlpflichtbereich II differentiation course.
• Music and Performing Arts Programs Music ensembles (Schedrik-Chor, orchestra, school band, ukulele group), theater-AG, Literaturkurs, and a Bühnentechnik-AG (stage technology), with annual summer and Christmas concerts.
• Sports Programs Physical education and competitive sports including Schneesportwoche (snow sports week) for grade 8, multiple Sport-AGs, school teams competing in regional and national competitions (Jugend trainiert für Olympia), and DFB Junior Coach certification pathways.
• Duke of Edinburgh's International Award International youth award program in which students develop skills, fitness, and community service through structured activities, leading to the externally recognized Duke of Edinburgh's Award.
• Self-Learning Center (Selbstlernzentrum) Dedicated on-site space for self-directed learning, equipped and funded by the Förderverein, featuring lounge areas and workstations for group collaboration.
• After-School Care (Nachmittagsbetreuung TUS05) Supervised after-school care operated in partnership with TUS Oberpleis under the TUS05 brand, providing afternoon supervision and activity programming for students.
• Differentiation Course Catalog (Wahlpflichtbereich II) Elective differentiation courses offered in grades 9–10 covering French, bilingual history/politics, informatics, Spanish, sport & health/society, and energy & environment.

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Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered secondary and core.

• Partner School, Bilbao (Spain)secondaryStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2022Since the 2022/23 school year, the school offers a student exchange program with a partner school in Bilbao, Spain, for students in Jahrgangsstufe Q1 (upper school). This exchange provides an opportunity for Spanish language practice and cultural immersion in a Spanish-speaking country.
• TUS Oberpleis (Turn- und Sportverein Oberpleis)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTUS Oberpleis is a local sports club that collaborates with the school on the Nachmittagsbetreuung (after-school care) program, operating as 'TUS05'. This partnership provides supervised afternoon care and activities for students, complementing the school's educational mission with sports and recreational programs.
• Gesamtschule (in the shared Schulzentrum Oberpleis)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe school operates in a shared school center (Schulzentrum) in close cooperation with a Gesamtschule (comprehensive secondary school). The two schools share physical facilities and infrastructure, enabling resource optimization and collaborative school operations.
• Stadt Königswinter (Municipality of Königswinter)coreOthersThe Stadt Königswinter serves as the Schulträger (school operator/sponsor), providing funding, infrastructure maintenance, and administrative oversight. As the responsible municipal authority, it ensures the school has the necessary resources and facilities to operate.
• Lycée François 1er, Fontainebleau (France)secondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndividual student exchange partnership for year 10 students with the Lycée François 1er in Fontainebleau, France. Students in Jahrgangsstufe 10 have the opportunity to participate in an individual exchange with this partner school, complementing the group exchange to Cognac.
• Partner School, Cognac (France)secondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnual 10-day student exchange program for Jahrgangsstufe 8/9 with Cognac, France. Students who cannot participate in the Cognac exchange are offered an alternative 1-day excursion to Liège/Lüttich. The exchange is organized through the French department and supported by the bilingual exchange framework.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• GEMS Education: Global K-12 school operator running premium international schools worldwide with emphasis on international curricula, languages, and digital learning. Comparable to the subject's international-exchange and Cambridge-certified positioning, though operates at much larger scale and in a premium private segment.
• Nord Anglia Education: Worldwide operator of premium international schools with strong STEAM, languages, and global-exchange programming. Overlaps with Gymnasium am Oelberg's MINT emphasis and international partnerships, but serves a private, fee-paying international segment.
• Cognita Schools: International group of K-12 schools with presence across Europe, Asia, and Latin America. Comparable breadth of curriculum and extracurricular programming, though operating as private international schools rather than a public German Gymnasium.

Direct peers

• Phorms Education: Phorms operates private bilingual schools across Germany offering K-12 education with strong English-language and STEM emphasis. Directly comparable as a German K-12 academic school operator, differing primarily in private/paid tuition model vs. public funding.
• Berlin Brandenburg International School: Private international K-12 school in Berlin offering IB and international curricula with strong MINT and language programs. Comparable international focus and academic profile, though fee-paying and located in a different German region.
• Strothoff International School: Private K-12 school in the Frankfurt/Rhine-Main area of Germany offering international curriculum and bilingual track. Comparable as a German school with strong international, bilingual, and STEM orientation, though privately funded.

Regional players

• International School of Düsseldorf: Private international K-12 school in NRW serving the expatriate community with IB and international curricula. Comparable academic K-12 offering and language breadth in the same German region, though in the private international segment.

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Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

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