HPZ Romanshorn

What HPZ Romanshorn does

HPZ Romanshorn is a cantonal special-education school (Sonderschule) operating under the authority of the Canton of Thurgau's Department of Education (Amt für Volksschule), serving children and youth with cognitive impairments in the Oberthurgau region of Switzerland. Its core service portfolio comprises Sonderschule (standalone special-education classes), Integrative Sonderschulung (InS) embedded within mainstream schools in Romanshorn and Salmsach, a cantonal Berufsvorbereitungsklasse (BVK) for vocational preparation, and Wohnen (residential accommodation with weekly boarding options). Therapeutic services layered onto the educational program include Logopädie (speech therapy), Psychomotorik delivered through a dedicated Therapiestelle, Lebenspraktische Förderung (life-skills training), and Unterstützte Kommunikation (supported communication using sign language, METACOM pictograms, and speech computers).

The institution is structured as a publicly funded public-sector entity rather than a commercial operator. Its funding base is the Canton of Thurgau's education budget, supplemented by voluntary donations via a Spendenkonto; there is no commercial pricing model, no per-payer revenue stream, and no disclosed financial figures. It maintains a small core team of 8 listed employees and operates within a network of cantonal partners and disability advocacy organizations including Procap, insieme Thurgau, the Schweizerische Multiple Sklerose Gesellschaft, the Verband Thurgauer Sonderschulen, and the Stiftung für Kinder in Sri Lanka. Annual reporting (Jahresbericht 2023/24 and 2024/25) signals sustained operational continuity and public accountability.

The underlying technology footprint is non-AI assistive infrastructure — speech-output devices, METACOM pictogram sets, and standard classroom digital tools — rather than proprietary platforms. The institution's defensibility rests on its cantonal mandate, its multi-disciplinary clinical/pedagogical expertise, and its embedded position within the Thurgau special-education ecosystem, rather than on technology differentiation or commercial scale economics.

Name

HPZ Romanshorn

Legal name

heilpädagogisches zentrum romanshorn

Website

https://hpz-romanshorn.ch

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

HPZ Romanshorn is a publicly funded cantonal special-education school (Sonderschule) in Oberthurgau, Switzerland, operating under the Canton of Thurgau's Department of Education to provide Sonderschulung, integrative schooling, vocational preparation, residential living, and therapy (speech, psychomotor) to children and youth with cognitive impairments.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Special Education Services

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110), Educational Support Services (6117)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Health Services (8000)

akta.pro primary industry

Public Special Education Schools & Programs (EDAJAAAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Specialized Programs & Classrooms (Autism, Emotional/Behavioral, Intellectual/Developmental, Multi-Disability) (EDAJAKAH), Specialized Residential Special Education Programs (EDAKAAAH)

Keywords

• Special education services
• Speech therapy
• Psychomotor therapy
• Vocational preparation
• Supported communication

Headquarters

HQ city

Romanshorn

HQ country

Switzerland

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Others

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

HPZ Romanshorn is the Sonderschule (special education school) in Oberthurgau, Switzerland for children and youth affected by cognitive impairments. It delivers schooling, speech therapy (Logopädie), psychomotorics therapy, life-skills training (Lebenspraktische Förderung), supported communication, residential living (Wohnen), vocational preparation (Berufsvorbereitungsklasse), and integrative special-education support (InS) for mainstream school communities. The organization is publicly funded by the Canton of Thurgau and accepts charitable donations to support student-facing activities.

Product overview

HPZ Romanshorn is a special education school (Sonderschule) offering comprehensive educational and therapeutic services for children and youth with cognitive impairments in Oberthurgau, Switzerland. The organization provides core schooling services alongside specialized modules including Integrative Sonderschulung (InS) for mainstream school support, Berufsvorbereitungsklasse (BVK) for vocational preparation, and residential living accommodations. Therapeutic offerings encompass Logopädie (speech therapy), Psychomotorik (psychomotor therapy), Lebenspraktische Förderung (practical life skills training), and Unterstützte Kommunikation (supported communication) using various aids including pictograms and speech computers. The school also operates a dedicated psychomotor therapy center serving local school communities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Sonderschule (Special Education School) Special education school for children and youth with cognitive impairments in Oberthurgau, Switzerland, providing individualized schooling, pedagogical support, and access to integrated therapies.
• Wohnen (Residential Living / Accommodation) Residential accommodation services for HPZ students, including weekly boarding options, integrated with their schooling and therapy.
• Logopädie (Speech Therapy) Speech therapy services addressing language development and communication, with intensive support in kindergarten and lower primary levels for students with cognitive impairments.
• Psychomotorik (Psychomotor Therapy) Play-based therapeutic services helping children and adolescents develop motor and social-emotional skills and build strategies for everyday functioning.
• Lebenspraktische Förderung (Practical Life Skills Training) Social-pedagogical practical training including household activities, gardening, mobility training, media pedagogy, and other daily-living skills for students.
• Unterstützte Kommunikation (Supported Communication) Communication support services using Swiss German Sign Language, METACOM pictograms, structure aids, tablets/PCs, and speech-computing devices (Talkers) to enable non-speaking children to communicate and participate.
• Berufsvorbereitungsklasse (BVK) Cantonal vocational preparation class for youth with cognitive impairments, offering job training, practical skills, and preparation for transition to vocational training, sheltered employment, or independent work.
• Integrative Sonderschulung (InS) Integrative special education services where HPZ specialists accompany and advise classroom teams on-site in mainstream schools, supporting inclusive education for students with special educational needs.
• Therapiestelle Psychomotorik Dedicated psychomotor therapy center with experienced therapists and dedicated therapy space serving the school communities of Romanshorn and Salmsach.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Sonderschulen ThurgaucoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNetwork of special schools in the canton of Thurgau, with which HPZ Romanshorn collaborates for knowledge sharing and best practices.
• Schulpsychologie und LogopädiecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCantonal service for school psychology and speech therapy that coordinates with HPZ on student assessments and interventions.
• IV Berufsberatung (Vocational Rehabilitation)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSwiss disability insurance vocational counseling service that works with BVK students for career guidance and placement.
• pro infirmisminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSwiss organization for people with disabilities that provides support and advocacy services.
• procapminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSwiss self-help organization for people with disabilities that may provide additional support resources for HPZ students.
• Schulgemeinden Romanshorn and SalmsachcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal school communities that HPZ serves through its integrative special education and psychomotorics therapy services.

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Sprachheilschule St. Gallen: Swiss special school focused on speech and language support for school-age children, operating under cantonal mandate. Comparable to HPZ's Logopädie and Unterstützte Kommunikation offerings for cognitively impaired students.
• Stiftung Mätteli: Swiss residential special education institution offering schooling, Wohnen, and vocational preparation for children and youth with cognitive impairments — directly comparable to HPZ Romanshorn's integrated Sonderschule + Wohnen + BVK model.
• Schule Schloss Kasten: Swiss private special education school for children and adolescents with learning, behavioral, and cognitive challenges, combining schooling, therapy, and residential services — directly comparable in scope and target population.
• Sonderschule Aettenbühl: Swiss Sonderschule providing integrated education, therapy, and Wohnen for children and youth with cognitive and developmental disabilities, comparable to HPZ Romanshorn's full-service special education model.
• Heilpädagogisches Zentrum Kreuzlingen: Neighboring cantonal Heilpädagogisches Zentrum in the Thurgau/Bodensee region offering comparable Sonderschule, Logopädie, and integrative special education services.

Others

• pro infirmis: Swiss advocacy and support organization for people with disabilities, listed as an HPZ partner. Adjacent ecosystem player influencing referrals, advocacy, and disability policy relevant to HPZ's student population.

Broad incumbents

• Stiftung Wettingen: Established Swiss foundation providing schooling, Wohnen, and occupational programs for children and adults with cognitive disabilities — comparable mission and integrated service offering.
• Institution de Lavigny: Large established Swiss institution offering education, Wohnen, and vocational programs for people with cognitive impairments across multiple sites — broader footprint but comparable service mix and target population.

Regional players

• Sonderschule Weissenstein (Biel/Bienne): Swiss Sonderschule in the Biel region offering education, therapies, and Wohnen for children and youth with cognitive disabilities, comparable in scope and integrated delivery model.
• Heilpädagogisches Zentrum Schaffhausen: Cantonal Heilpädagogisches Zentrum in Schaffhausen providing Sonderschule, integrative support, and therapies for children with cognitive impairments — comparable role and service scope to HPZ Romanshorn in a neighboring canton.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/hpz-romanshorn

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Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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