CJD Braunschweig International School

What CJD Braunschweig International School does

CJD Braunschweig International School (also marketed as CJD International School Braunschweig-Wolfsburg or International School Braunschweig) is a non-profit international day and boarding school located at Helmstedter Straße 37, 38126 Braunschweig, Lower Saxony, Germany. The school delivers a full international education pathway from Early Years through Year 12, anchored on the Cambridge Curriculum (including IGCSE) and the IB Diploma Programme, alongside the option of the German Abitur via the wider CJD Gymnasium. A residential Boarding House (Internat) accommodates up to 36 students aged 14 and older in gender-separated small living groups with full-board catering from a certified in-house kitchen, targeting international and expatriate families in the Braunschweig-Wolfsburg metropolitan area — a region whose employer base is anchored by Volkswagen in nearby Wolfsburg.

The school is institutionally backed by Christliches Jugenddorfwerk Deutschlands gemeinnütziger e.V. (CJD), one of Germany's largest educational and social enterprises (11,000+ employees, 44 schools, 100+ kindergartens, 12,000+ students network-wide), which provides charitable infrastructure, accreditation (certQua, Deutscher Spendenrat, Transparency International's Initiative Transparente Zivilgesellschaft), and Diakonie affiliation. Core 'products' are academic programmes segmented by level (Early Years, Primary Years 1–5, Lower Secondary Years 6–8, IGCSE Years 9–10, IB DP Years 11–12), supplemented by the Boarding House, a 'Campus Live!' student support programme, and community structures such as the weekly Parent-Teacher Association and the Booster Club (Förderverein). Technology consists of standard digital tools integrated into classroom instruction and online communication platforms for parents and staff; there is no proprietary AI or platform product.

The school's revenue model is subscription-style recurring tuition and boarding fees paid by families, with primary sales-led and event-driven admissions motions (consultation appointments, information evenings, trial days). Fee schedules and scholarship details are published but exact price points are not publicly disclosed. Commercial reach is augmented by financial partnerships with Volkswagen and six foundations (Eckensberger Stiftung, Arnold Dannemann Stiftung, Klaus Friedrich Stiftung, Stiftung Knabenhof, Johs-Kölln-Stiftung) that underwrite scholarships and infrastructure improvements. Day-to-day leadership rests with Head of School Anne Köneke, supported by a School Office managed by Jana Ernst and a programme-coordinator structure spanning Early Years through IB DP.

Name

CJD Braunschweig International School

Legal name

Christliches Jugenddorfwerk Deutschlands gemeinnütziger e. V. (CJD)

Website

https://international-school.cjd.de

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

CJD Braunschweig International School is a non-profit day and boarding school in Braunschweig, Germany, offering the Cambridge Curriculum and IB Diploma Programme from Early Years through Year 12 to international and expatriate families in the Braunschweig-Wolfsburg region, with a boarding house for up to 36 students and operation under the CJD charitable network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

International K-12 Education

NAICS

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

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Nonsectarian Independent Boarding Schools (EDAJABAB), International Curriculum Early Learning Academies (e.g., IB Early Years) (EDACADAK)

Keywords

• International education
• Primary education
• Secondary education
• Boarding school
• IB diploma programme

Headquarters

HQ city

Braunschweig

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Tuition and School Fees: The school generates revenue primarily through tuition fees charged to enrolled students across all programs (Early Years, Primary, Middle School, IGCSE, IB Diploma). Fee information is available on the Fees & Scholarships page, suggesting a structured per-student recurring revenue model.
2. Boarding House Fees: Revenue is also generated from boarding fees charged to students who live in the on-campus boarding house. Boarding accommodation includes full-board with meals from a certified in-house kitchen. A separate boarding fees overview document is available for 2026.
3. Scholarship and Grant Funding: Partner companies and foundations (Volkswagen, Eckensberger Stiftung, Arnold Dannemann Stiftung, Klaus Friedrich Stiftung, Stiftung Knabenhof, Johs-Kölln-Stiftung) provide financial support enabling the school to offer scholarships, which may reduce net tuition revenue but supports enrollment diversity and access.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

CJD International School Braunschweig-Wolfsburg delivers international K-12 education for children aged 3–18, structured into the Cambridge Curriculum (Early Years, Primary Years 1–5, Middle School Years 6–8, IGCSE Years 9–10) and the IB Diploma Programme (Years 11–12). An on-campus Boarding House accommodates up to 36 students aged 14 and above in single or double rooms with full-board catering from a certified in-house kitchen and round-the-clock supervision. The school sells tuition subscriptions and boarding services directly to families, with scholarships subsidised through partnerships with Volkswagen and six charitable foundations.

Product overview

CJD International School Braunschweig-Wolfsburg operates as a unified educational institution offering internationally recognized academic programmes (Cambridge Curriculum and IB Diploma Programme) across all schooling levels from Early Years through secondary education (Years 1-12). The school is part of the larger CJD (Christliches Jugenddorfwerk Deutschlands) network. Key products include the Cambridge Curriculum with IGCSE examinations, the IB Diploma Programme for university entrance, and a residential Boarding House facility accommodating students aged 14+ in a family-style environment. The school also maintains community engagement through a Parent-Teacher Association (PTA) and Booster Club (Förderverein) parent support organization. Academic programmes are structured into Early Years, Primary (Years 1-5), Middle School (Years 6-8), and Upper Secondary (IGCSE Years 9-10, IB DP Years 11-12), with dedicated coordinators for each programme level.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• IB Diploma Programme (Years 11-12) The International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme offering a globally recognised university entrance qualification accepted by over 4,500 universities in more than 110 countries. Designed for students in Years 11–12 at the school.
• Cambridge Curriculum (Early Years through IGCSE) Comprehensive Cambridge International Examinations curriculum covering Early Years, Primary Years 1–5, Middle School Years 6–8, and IGCSE preparation in Years 9–10. Includes dedicated coordinators at each stage and prepares students for globally recognised IGCSE qualifications.
• CJD Boarding House (Internat) Residential boarding facility accommodating up to 36 students aged 14+ in single or double rooms in gender-separated living groups, with full-board meals from a certified in-house kitchen, around-the-clock supervision, and a family-style atmosphere.
• Campus Live! Support Programme Special support programme for student development, coordinated by Ms. E. Brückner, complementing the academic Cambridge and IB pathways.

Quantifiable outcome

• IB Diploma recognised by over 4,500 universities in more than 110 countries worldwide
• +1 more outcomes

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Advisory Board (Beirat)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Advisory Board (Beirat) includes representatives from the Mayor of Braunschweig, business leaders, the Chamber of Industry and Commerce (IHK), parents, TU Braunschweig, international associations, and the CJD Braunschweig management team. It promotes and raises awareness of the school in the Braunschweig region and beyond, providing strategic guidance and local institutional support.
• CJD Network (Christliches Jugenddorfwerk Deutschlands gemeinnütziger e.V.)coreOthersThe International School is part of the CJD network, one of Germany's largest educational and social enterprises with over 11,000 employees, 100+ kindergartens, and 44 schools. The CJD network provides the institutional backbone, resources, quality standards, and operational infrastructure for the school. The parent organisation is registered in Berlin (Vereinsregister Berlin Nr. 30118 B) with headquarters at Teckstraße 23, 73061 Ebersbach/Fils.
• Technische Universität Braunschweig (TU Braunschweig)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTU Braunschweig is listed as a member of the school's Advisory Board (Beirat). As a major science and research centre in the Hannover-Braunschweig-Göttingen-Wolfsburg metropolitan region, the university contributes to the school's profile and provides potential pathways for student projects and university connections.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Frankfurt International School: Established international school in the Frankfurt metropolitan area offering IB and international curricula to expat and globally mobile families, particularly those tied to financial services employers. Highly comparable on target customer, curriculum, and boarding-adjacent offerings.
• International School Hannover Region: International school in the Hannover metropolitan area offering IB programmes to expat families in the same broader Lower Saxony / northern German region. Directly comparable in catchment, curriculum, and target customer base.
• Hamburg International School: International school serving Hamburg's expat community with IB and Cambridge/IGCSE pathways. Comparable as a German international school with similar age range, boarding-adjacent services, and corporate-driven family base.
• Bonn International School: International school serving the Bonn region's expat community with IB and Cambridge/IGCSE pathways. Comparable in size, curriculum, and target customers, especially families tied to UN/international organizations.
• Munich International School: International school in the Munich/Starnberg region offering IB programmes to expat families tied to the region's technology and industrial employers. Directly comparable on curriculum positioning and employer-driven catchment.
• International School of Düsseldorf: Long-established international school serving the Düsseldorf metropolitan region's expat families with IB programmes. Closely comparable on curriculum mix, target customers, and German international school positioning.
• Berlin Brandenburg International School (BBIS): Independent international school near Berlin offering IB Diploma and Cambridge/IGCSE pathways to a similar expat/international family segment. Closely comparable in mission, curriculum mix, and target customer base.

Broad incumbents

• Phorms Education: Network of bilingual (German/English) schools across multiple German cities with a broader educational mission than a single international school. Comparable as a scaled provider in the same target market of internationally oriented families in Germany.
• Swiss International School (SIS Germany): Multi-campus international school group operating in Germany with IB programmes and bilingual offerings. Comparable as a multi-site operator targeting international and globally mobile families within Germany.
• St. John's International School (Wasserburg am Inn / various CJD-affiliated locations): Boarding-focused international schools within the broader CJD network with comparable residential and academic offerings. Comparable as part of the same parent organisation serving international and boarding students in Germany.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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