Helene-Lange-Gymnasium

What Helene-Lange-Gymnasium does

Helene-Lange-Gymnasium Hamburg is a public secondary school (staatliches Gymnasium) located in the Eimsbüttel district of Hamburg, Germany, operating under the Freie und Hansestadt Hamburg, Behörde für Schule und Berufsbildung (BSB). It serves students from Klasse 5 through 12/13, offering the German Abitur alongside the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme, a bilingual (English) education track, and a UNESCO Project School curriculum emphasizing global citizenship and sustainability. The school maintains long-standing international exchange partnerships with schools in England (City of London School), France (Collège Pierre de Fermat, Toulouse), the United States (Lake Park High School, Chicago), and Tanzania (Kiluvya Secondary School, Dar es Salaam).

The school's core technology is a Moodle-based learning management system (LMS) used for digital, hybrid, and remote instruction. Its core educational products are the IB Diploma Programme, the bilingual track, and the UNESCO Project School program; supporting offerings include the Robotik AG (robotics club), Schülerzeitung 'Helene' student newspaper, music ensembles (Musixx, orchestra, band), debating and reading competition programs, and a new Informatik subject starting in 2025/26. The school is led by Principal (Schulleiter) Holger Müller, with Maike Frühling as IB Coordinator, and Jan Wittig as Data Protection Officer for the BSB.

As a state-run public school, Helene-Lange-Gymnasium charges no tuition and is funded primarily through the Hamburg education authority. Supplementary funding is provided through the IB-Förderverein (IB support association) and Schulverein (school association), including proceeds from the annual Weihnachtsbasar (Christmas bazaar). The school admits students through the official Hamburg school registration system, with an annual registration week and an Open House day (Tag der offenen Tür). Recent student outcomes include an IB average of 34.07 points (versus a world average of 30.58) in May 2025, with all IB students passing, and national-level recognition in competitions including Vorlesewettbewerb and Jugend debattiert.

Name

Helene-Lange-Gymnasium

Legal name

Helene-Lange-Gymnasium Hamburg

Website

https://hlg-hamburg.de

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Helene-Lange-Gymnasium Hamburg is a public secondary school in Eimsbüttel, Hamburg, offering the German Abitur, IB Diploma Programme, bilingual track, and UNESCO Project School curriculum to students aged roughly 10–19, funded by the Hamburg education authority.

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Product category

Secondary Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

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

Keywords

• Secondary education
• Gymnasium schooling
• International baccalaureate
• Bilingual education
• UNESCO project school

Headquarters

HQ city

Hamburg

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Public Education Funding: As a state-run public school ( staatliche Schule) in Hamburg, the school is funded by the Behörde für Schule und Berufsbildung (BSB). No tuition fees are charged. Some extracurricular activities and the IB programme may involve additional costs covered by the IB-Förderverein.

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Core offering

Helene-Lange-Gymnasium is a public secondary school (Gymnasium) offering comprehensive education from Klasse 5 to 12/13, including the German Abitur, the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme, and a bilingual English-German education track. The school is designated as a UNESCO Project School emphasizing global citizenship, sustainability, and international cooperation, supported by a Moodle-based digital learning platform and diverse extracurricular programs including robotics, music, theater, debating, and student exchanges with partner schools in England, France, the USA, and Tanzania.

Product overview

Helene-Lange-Gymnasium Hamburg is a public secondary school (Gymnasium) offering a comprehensive educational program from grades 5-13. The core educational products include the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme offered alongside the German Abitur, a Bilingual Education track with English-language instruction, and UNESCO Project School status emphasizing global citizenship. The school supports student development through diverse offerings including the Schülerzeitung 'Helene' student newspaper and Robotik AG robotics club. A Moodle-based LMS enables digital learning. The school maintains international partnerships for student exchanges (England, France, Tanzania, USA) and focuses on academic excellence, demonstrated by consistent IB results above world averages.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme International two-year pre-university education program offered alongside the German Abitur, providing students with an internationally recognized diploma. The IB Diploma Programme consistently produces results above world averages, including an average of 34.07 points versus 30.58 world average in May 2025, with all students passing their diploma examinations.
• Bilingualer Unterricht (Bilingual Education Track) Enhanced English-language instruction from grades 5-6, preparing students for content subjects taught in English, including bilingual modules in grade 6 and a full bilingual track in the Mittelstufe (middle school). Designed for students seeking English-medium university preparation.
• UNESCO Project School Program A UNESCO Project School program focusing on global citizenship, sustainability, and international cooperation, including partnerships with schools in Tanzania and participation in UNESCO networks and climate initiatives (Klimaschule). Includes a dedicated UNESCO subject in the WPB 9 curriculum and multiple UNESCO-AGs (working groups).
• LMS/Moodle Digital Learning Platform Moodle-based Learning Management System used for delivering digital instruction, course materials, and the Schülertriathlon registration. Supports both classroom-based and remote/distance learning across the school.
• Schülerzeitung 'Helene' (Student Newspaper) Student-run newspaper of Helene-Lange-Gymnasium, published periodically with student-contributed articles, interviews, and themed editions.
• Robotik AG (Robotics Club) Robotics working group where students participate in competitions such as the World Robot Olympiad, having achieved notable success including a Team Award at the Germany finals.
• International Student Exchange Programs Structured student exchange programs with partner schools in England (City of London School), France (College Pierre de Fermat, Toulouse), the USA (Lake Park High School, Chicago), and Tanzania (Kiluvya Secondary School), including reciprocal visits, joint projects, and cultural exchange activities.

Quantifiable outcome

• IB average 34.07 points vs world average 30.58 in 2025
• +2 more outcomes

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Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

18 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Universität HamburgcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic partnership with University of Hamburg for student orientation, potential research collaborations, and university preparation programs.
• Technische Universität Hamburg (TU Hamburg)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with TU Hamburg for STEM education, technical subject support, and university preparation.
• IB-Worldschool / IBOcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAccredited IB World School providing the IB Diploma Programme. School pays annual fees and coordinates IB curriculum.
• Junior Wirtschaft erlebenminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for business and career orientation programs.
• AllerleirauhminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCultural partnership for arts and creative programs.
• Business@SchoolminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducational program for entrepreneurship and business understanding.
• KampnagelminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Hamburg's international arts festival for cultural education.
• ETV HamburgminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSports club partnership for physical education and sports activities; ETV KiJu provides holiday care services.
• TUSCHminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTheater partnership program for performing arts education in schools.
• MUSIXXminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMusic education partnership supporting musical programs and Musixx ensemble.
• Klaarstrand (Sylt)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGroup guesthouse on Sylt island used for school trips, class journeys, and outdoor education activities.
• Gründung in schoolminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEntrepreneurship education program integrated into school curriculum.
• Mahnmal St. NikolaiminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for Holocaust memorial education and historical awareness programs.
• Stolpersteine HamburgminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for Stolpersteine (stumbling stones) memorial project remembering Holocaust victims who attended the school.
• City of London School, EnglandcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLong-standing partner school in England. Exchange program with visits between schools. Topic-focused exchanges including culture and politics.
• Lake Park High School, Chicago, USAcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerExchange partner school in the United States for cultural and educational exchange.
• College Pierre de Fermat, Toulouse, FrancecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFrench partner school for exchange program and international understanding.
• Kiluvya Secondary School, Dar es Salaam, TanzaniacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLong-standing UNESCO partnership with Tanzanian school. Student exchanges, joint projects on human rights, and fundraising for school improvements. Support through Weihnachtsbasar (Christmas bazaar) donations. Reciprocal visits strengthen cultural exchange and global citizenship education.

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Market position

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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