Hans-Furler-Gymnasium

What Hans-Furler-Gymnasium does

Hans-Furler-Gymnasium (HFG) is a publicly funded secondary school (Gymnasium) located in Oberkirch, Baden-Württemberg, Germany, operated under the municipal authority of Stadt Oberkirch. Founded in 1975 and celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2025/2026, the school serves approximately 650 students across Klasse 5 through the Abitur (Class 13), drawing families from the Renchtal region including Oberkirch, Appenweier, and broader connections to Offenburg, Kehl, and Achern. The school is led by Principal Ingo Kruse and Deputy Principal Dr. Volker Wacker, with a leadership team including department heads, a school social worker, counseling teacher, and secretarial and caretaker staff.

The school's academic portfolio is organized around three specialization tracks: the Sportprofil (sports profile with 4 hours weekly PE and competitive athletics), the Bilingualer Zug / AbiBac program offering both German and French Abitur qualifications through French-language instruction in Geography, History, and Civics from grade 8, and the MINT-Konzept (STEM) program featuring robotics, science competitions, and a Lego robotics extracurricular. Supporting infrastructure includes the Schulmanager digital school management platform, MAMPF cafeteria ordering system, computer labs and iPad pools, and a recently renovated (Generalsanierung completed 2024/2025) modern campus with sports hall, theater, and cafeteria. The school holds Europaschule, MINT-freundliche Schule, Digitale Schule, and BORIS-Siegel certifications, and maintains an 11-partner Bildungspartner network of regional industry companies plus a 480-member Freundeskreis parent association.

As a government state entity, HFG does not generate commercial revenue. Operating funding flows from municipal and state education budgets, supplemented by Freundeskreis donations and corporate sponsorship for specific programs (e.g., Herrenknecht as main sponsor of Mathematik ohne Grenzen, Sparkasse Ortenau and Europa-Park as co-sponsors). The school charges no tuition, offers free after-school care (Ganztagesbetreuung) for grades 5-7, and runs international exchanges with partner schools in France, Spain, and elsewhere. Distribution is direct to families via a mandatory in-person enrollment consultation process plus an online scheduling platform, with no commercial sales motion.

Name

Hans-Furler-Gymnasium

Legal name

Hans-Furler-Gymnasium Oberkirch

Website

https://hfg-oberkirch.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1975

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Hans-Furler-Gymnasium is a publicly funded German Gymnasium in Oberkirch, Baden-Württemberg, serving approximately 650 students in grades 5-13 through Sportprofil, Bilingualer Zug/AbiBac, and MINT specialization tracks, operated under Stadt Oberkirch municipal authority with state education funding and parent association support.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Oberkirch

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, Others

Revenue model

1. Public Education Funding: The school operates as a publicly funded Gymnasium under the municipal authority (Stadt Oberkirch) and state of Baden-Württemberg, receiving government funding for educational operations, facilities, and staff.
2. Parent Association and Förderverein Contributions: The Freundeskreis (parent association) provides supplementary funding for school projects, equipment, and activities beyond the standard public budget, including donations from approximately 480 members.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Hans-Furler-Gymnasium is a state-funded public Gymnasium in Oberkirch, Baden-Württemberg, that delivers secondary education leading to the Abitur. Its offering includes differentiated academic profiles — Sportprofil, bilingual AbiBac track, and a MINT (mathematics, informatics, natural sciences, technology) concept — alongside a full-day school program (Ganztagesschule), elective Arbeitsgemeinschaften (AGs), student support services, and a school cafeteria (Mensa).

Product overview

Hans-Furler-Gymnasium is a general education gymnasium (secondary school) in Oberkirch, Germany, serving approximately 650 students. The school offers a multi-product educational portfolio organized around specialized programs: the Sportprofil (sports profile) as a core subject track, the Bilingualer Zug/AbiBac for French-English bilingual education with dual Abitur recognition, and the MINT-Konzept for STEM-focused learning including robotics and competitions. These specialized tracks integrate with general academic programs and are supported by infrastructure services including the Schulmanager digital platform for school management, the Mensa cafeteria for school meals, and Ganztagesbetreuung for after-school care. The school also provides a diverse range of Arbeitsgemeinschaften (extracurricular activities) including theater, music (orchestra, big band), robotics, and sports programs. The institution operates as a public school under the municipality of Oberkirch (Stadt Oberkirch) and has achieved recognition as a Europaschule (European School), MINT-freundliche Schule (STEM-friendly school), and Digitale Schule (Digital School).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Gymnasium education leading to the Abitur

Quantifiable outcome

• 89.5% of school community voted to join 'Schule ohne Rassismus – Schule mit Courage' network
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

20 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• ERNST Umformtechnik GmbHcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBildungspartner (education partner) providing vocational training support and career orientation through contractual partnership. Contributes to school's career education programs.
• HDI - Haus der IngenieurecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducation partner supporting career orientation and engineering-related educational programs.
• KASTO Maschinenbau GmbH & Co. KGcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducation partner contributing to vocational training and career orientation programs in mechanical engineering.
• LINCK Holzverarbeitungstechnik GmbHcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducation partner in wood processing technology. Collaborated with school robotics group at Gewerbeschau 2026 to showcase student-built LEGO model demonstrating automation solutions.
• Schaeffler Automotive Buehl GmbH & Co. KGcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducation partner supporting automotive technology education and career orientation in engineering.
• Societät SJD (Steuerberater)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducation partnership established in 2024 with Oberkirch tax consulting firm supporting business and economics education.
• Elektro BirkcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducation partner that conducted physics classes on energy infrastructure including photovoltaics and battery storage systems. Provided hands-on learning about sustainable energy technology using school's own PV installation.
• Deutsch-Französisches Jugendwerk (DFJW)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFrench-German Youth Office providing funding for exchange programs including RegioLab, enabling students to participate in cross-border mobility programs, language courses, and cultural exchanges. Supports bilingual education initiatives.
• teufelgraphics WerbeagenturminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerDesigned and programmed the school's website redesign completed December 2025. Firm is run by former HFG student Simon Teufel.
• markantminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional education partner contributing to career orientation programs.
• MULAGminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional education partner contributing to career orientation programs.
• Peterstaler GmbHminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional education partner contributing to career orientation programs.
• Roland Erdrich GmbHminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional education partner contributing to career orientation programs.
• Ruch NovaplastminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional education partner contributing to career orientation programs.
• Europa-ParkminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-sponsored the 'Mathematik ohne Grenzen' competition held at Europa-Park. Supports school mathematics competitions and events.
• Sparkasse OrtenauminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional bank co-sponsoring the Mathematik ohne Grenzen competition and supporting school events.
• HerrenknechtminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMajor regional company serving as main sponsor for the Mathematik ohne Grenzen international competition organized by the school.
• Collège Episcopal Saint Etienne StrasbourgcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFrench partner school in Strasbourg for student exchanges and bilingual education support.
• Lycée Edmond Perrier TullecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAbiBac partner school in France where students earn both German and French Abitur. Active exchange program including Drittortbegegnung (third-location meeting) in Lyon.
• IES Binissallem MallorcacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSpanish partner school in Mallorca for student exchange program. Hosts regular exchange visits for students.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Strothoff International School: German bilingual (German–English) international school covering primary and secondary grades. Comparable in delivering K-12 secondary education with bilingual instruction and an international baccalaureate-style pathway, though structured as a private day school.
• Internat Solling: German secondary school offering Gymnasium-level instruction with bilingual and international tracks. Comparable in providing Gymnasium education with international focus and strong extracurricular offerings, though located in Lower Saxony and operating as a private boarding school.
• Phorms Education: Phorms operates German bilingual schools (German–English) with a similar focus on integrated language and STEM education for secondary-age students. Comparable in offering a dual-credential, internationally oriented secondary path within Germany, though structured as a private fee-paying model rather than public.
• Birklehof Internat: German boarding school at Gymnasium level with international partner schools and STEM orientation. Comparable in delivering Gymnasium secondary education with cross-border exchanges and STEM focus, though private and boarding-based.
• Schule Schloss Salem: One of Germany's most prestigious secondary schools with international orientation, strong extracurricular programs, and a residential/boarding model. Comparable in combining rigorous academics with international exchanges and a strong institutional brand, though Salem operates on a much larger scale and on a private/boarding basis.
• Louisenhuld (Internat Louisenlund): German boarding school at Gymnasium level with strong international exchange programs and STEM orientation. Comparable in combining Abitur preparation with cross-border partnerships, though Louisenlund is a private boarding institution on a different scale.

Broad incumbents

• GEMS Education: Global K-12 operator running premium international schools with strong STEM and bilingual programs. Comparable in offering secondary education with international and STEM focus, though GEMS is a large multinational private operator rather than a public regional school.
• Nord Anglia Education: International premium schools group with strong STEM and language curricula including collaborations with MIT and Juilliard. Comparable in segment focus (K-12 secondary with international and STEM emphasis), but operates as a large private fee-paying operator across multiple geographies.
• Cognita Schools: Global group of independent schools offering K-12 instruction with strong international and bilingual programs. Comparable in offering premium secondary education with international credentials, but operates as a private group rather than a public single-site institution.

Regional players

• Markgraf-Ludwig-Gymnasium Baden-Baden: Neighboring public Gymnasium in Baden-Baden, also a designated Europaschule in Baden-Württemberg. Comparable as a public, state-funded K-12 secondary school competing for the same regional cohort of students, with overlapping international orientation.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Instagraminstagram.com/hfg_oberkirch
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/hans-furler-gymnasium

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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