Johannes-Gutenberg-Gymnasium

What Johannes-Gutenberg-Gymnasium does

Johannes-Gutenberg-Gymnasium Waldkirchen is a public Bavarian Gymnasium (secondary school) founded in 1963 and located in Waldkirchen, Lower Bavaria, Germany, serving students in grades 5-12 pursuing the German Abitur (university entrance qualification). The institution is operated and funded by the Free State of Bavaria, with the Landkreis Freyung-Grafenau serving as the Sachaufwandsträger (operating costs authority). It offers three educational tracks: natural sciences and technology (naturwissenschaftlich-technologisch), languages (sprachlich), and economics (wirtschaftswissenschaftlich), and is enrolled in the optional offene Ganztagsschule (open all-day care) program.

The school's technology stack is built around Bavaria's standardized education infrastructure, including the BayernCloud Schule (ByCS) Dashboard for centralized communication, the state-approved Visavid videoconferencing platform for distance learning and parent conferences, Office365, a student app, and a parent portal at joguwa.eltern-portal.org. The school also operates a newly built sound and music studio (Tonstudio), science labs, language rooms, and an outdoor "green classroom" (Grünes Klassenzimmer) in the Stadtpark Waldkirchen. Distinguishing programs include the JGG on Stage instrumental music program operated in cooperation with the newly founded Musikschule Waldkirchen (Avitus-Stiftung as trustee), cross-border exchanges with the Gymnasium Vimperk in the Czech Republic, and certifications under Kulturschule Bayern, Umweltschule in Europa / Internationale Nachhaltigkeitsschule, Fairtrade School, and Klimaschule.

As a public state school, the institution does not charge tuition and does not commercialize its offerings. Revenue derives from Bavarian state education budgets and Landkreis operational funding, supplemented by municipal subsidies, Avitus-Stiftung support, and EU INTERREG Bayern-Tschechien 2021-2027 grants for cross-border exchanges. Customer segments consist of secondary school students aged roughly 10-19 in the Waldkirchen region and their parents/guardians, with enrichment participants drawn from regional talent programs and a Czech-German exchange cohort.

Name

Johannes-Gutenberg-Gymnasium

Legal name

Johannes-Gutenberg-Gymnasium Waldkirchen

Website

https://jgg-waldkirchen.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1963

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Johannes-Gutenberg-Gymnasium Waldkirchen is a public Bavarian Gymnasium (founded 1963) offering Abitur preparation across three tracks (STEM, languages, economics), serving approximately regional students in Waldkirchen with state funding and partnerships in music, culture, and Czech-German exchange.

Ownership category

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Product category

Secondary Education

NAICS

All Other Schools and Instruction (61169)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Secondary School Exchange Programs (Academic Year/Semester) (EDAIAHAB)

Keywords

• Secondary education
• Public gymnasium
• Abitur preparation
• STEM education
• Language instruction

Headquarters

HQ city

Waldkirchen

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. State Public Funding: As a public Bavarian gymnasium, the school is funded by the Landkreis Freyung-Grafenau (responsible authority for Sachaufwand) and receives operational funding from Bavarian state education budget.

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Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Johannes-Gutenberg-Gymnasium Waldkirchen is a public Bavarian Gymnasium (secondary school) providing secondary education leading to the German Abitur (university entrance qualification) across three educational tracks: natural sciences and technology, languages, and economics. The school also offers the JGG on Stage instrumental music program in cooperation with Musikschule Waldkirchen, an open all-day care program (offene Ganztagsschule), cultural education as a Kulturschule Bayern participant, gifted student enrichment programs, and international exchange programs including a 35-year Czech-German partnership.

Product overview

Johannes-Gutenberg-Gymnasium Waldkirchen is a German secondary school (Gymnasium) offering three educational tracks: natural sciences and technology (Naturwissenschaftlich-technologisches), languages (Sprachliches), and economics (Wirtschaftswissenschaftliches). The school provides educational services including regular academic instruction, open all-day school programs (offene Ganztagsschule), and the 'JGG on Stage' music education program conducted in cooperation with Musikschule Waldkirchen. As a participant in the 'Kulturschule Bayern' (Culture School Bavaria) program since school year 2023/24, the school offers cultural education initiatives including theater productions, art exhibitions, music concerts, and cultural excursions. The school also provides a gifted/talented enrichment program (Begabtenförderung/Enrichment-Programm) for students in grades 9-10.

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Products and services

• Naturwissenschaftlich-technologisches Gymnasium (STEM Track) Secondary school educational track focused on natural sciences and technology (Naturwissenschaftlich-technologisches Gymnasium), preparing students for the German Abitur and university studies in STEM fields. Targeted at students aged approximately 10-19 in Klassen 5-12.
• Sprachliches Gymnasium (Languages Track) Secondary school educational track with focus on languages (Sprachliches Gymnasium), including Czech and French, preparing students for the Abitur and university studies. Targeted at students aged approximately 10-19 in Klassen 5-12.
• Wirtschaftswissenschaftliches Gymnasium (Economics Track) Secondary school educational track with focus on economics (Wirtschaftswissenschaftliches Gymnasium), preparing students for the Abitur and careers in business or university studies. Targeted at students aged approximately 10-19 in Klassen 5-12.
• JGG on Stage Instrumental Music Program Subsidized instrumental music instruction program for JGG students, operated in cooperation with Musikschule Waldkirchen with support from 14 music school instructors coordinated by Thomas Gabriel. Over 80 students receive specialized instrumental instruction through this program.
• Offene Ganztagsschule (Open All-Day Care) Optional extended-day supervision and activities program (offene Ganztagsschule) providing care beyond regular school hours for JGG students.
• Begabtenförderung (Gifted Student Enrichment Program) Gifted and talented enrichment program (Begabtenförderung/Enrichment-Programm) for high-achieving students in grades 9-10, including university-level workshops such as Bionik workshops at Technologiecampus Freyung (THD). 17 students participated in 2026 Bionik workshop.
• Schule ohne Grenzen (Czech-German Exchange Program) 35-year international student exchange program with Gymnasium Vimperk (Czech Republic), offering cross-border educational encounters, multi-day exchanges, and Nationalpark Šumava programs supported through INTERREG Bayern-Tschechien 2021-2027 funding.

Quantifiable outcome

• 2nd place nationally at FAIRTRADE AWARDS 2026 in 'Next Generation' category
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

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Feature3 records

Partnerships

16 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Musikschule WaldkirchencoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 26 June 2025Formal cooperation agreement signed June 2025 between JGG and newly founded Musikschule Waldkirchen for the 'JGG on Stage' music education program. Over 80 students receive instrumental instruction through this partnership. The program is coordinated by Thomas Gabriel, with support from 14 music school instructors. The Avitus-Stiftung provides governance and administration of the music school.
• Avitus-StiftungcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrivate foundation serving as trustee and administrator of Musikschule Waldkirchen. Chairman Franz Maier participates in coordination meetings. The foundation enables favorable tuition rates through its funding role and coordinates with municipalities for additional support.
• Gymnasium Vimperk (Winterberg)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner35-year school partnership with Czech partner school in Vimperk. Joint programs include exchange days, multi-day encounters, and cross-border projects. Partnership facilitated through INTERREG Bayern-Tschechien 2021-2027 funding and coordinated by Roland Hackl. Czech language instruction prepares students for exchanges.
• CO2-Kompensation Company (unnamed)minorOthersUnnamed company that provides CO2 offsetting services for the school's website emissions, certified to bind up to 1.5 tonnes of CO2 annually representing the website's carbon footprint from approximately 500,000 annual visits.
• Technologiecampus Freyung (THD)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPart of Technical University Deggendorf research network. JGG gifted student programs (Enrichment) visit for Bionik workshops with Prof. Dr. Kristina Wanieck. Students gain exposure to university research and study programs. 17 students participated in 2026 Bionik workshop.
• INTERREG Bayern-Tschechien 2021-2027coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEU-funded cross-border cooperation program providing financial support for Czech-German student exchanges, including the 'Schule ohne Grenzen' and Nationalpark Šumava encounter programs. Kleinprojektefonds enables multi-day exchange activities between JGG and Czech partner schools.
• Volksbund Deutsche KriegsgräberfürsorgeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGerman war graves commission supported the P-Seminar Politik und Gesellschaft exhibition 'Glauben und Hoffnung. Der Weg zum Frieden' with historical materials and expert knowledge on war graves and reconciliation.
• Europe Direct FreyungminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEuropean information center provided materials and expertise supporting the P-Seminar exhibition on peace and European reconciliation themes.
• TANDEM (Sprachanimation)minorOthersOrganization providing Czech language animation workshops for German students preparing for exchange programs. Daniela Kodýdková conducted 4-hour workshop for 9b class preparing students for Nationalpark encounter.
• Paillette Theater BerlinminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTheater from Berlin provided French language immersion workshop for 6th and 7th graders as part of Kulturschule Bayern program. Actor Vincent Simon conducted theater pedagogy sessions. Also provided teacher training for language instruction methods.
• Haus der Kultur, Kunst und Jugend e.V. (HNKKJ)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal cultural venue in Waldkirchen hosting JGG student exhibitions and readings, including the 'MenschenBilder' art exhibition and national reading day events.
• Landkreis Freyung-GrafenaucoreOthersCounty district serves as Sachaufwandsträger (maintenance and operating costs authority) for the gymnasium, providing essential public funding for school operations and facilities.
• Stadt WaldkirchenminorOthersCity of Waldkirchen provides financial support for Musikschule Waldkirchen, enabling favorable tuition rates, and collaborated on 'Schmökerzelle' book exchange project.
• Technische Hochschule Deggendorf (THD)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUniversity network connection through Technologiecampus Freyung. Gifted students visit for workshops; university information provided for student career guidance. THD offers 54 bachelor's and 41 master's programs.
• Glasmuseum FrauenauminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGlass museum partnered with Glasfachschule Zwiesel for 'Museumsglas' design competition where JGG student won 3rd place.
• Glasfachschule ZwieselminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGlass design school organized statewide competition resulting in JGG student Laura Faltejskova's 3rd place award.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Munich International School: Established international school serving students across multiple national curricula with university-prep focus. Comparable in international and multi-track structure, with a much wider geographic catchment and a tuition-funded model that differs from JGG's public funding base.
• Berlin Brandenburg International School: International school network serving the Berlin/Brandenburg region with multi-track university-prep programs, including IB. Comparable in serving international and nationally mobile families with multi-track, university-prep educational offerings.
• Bavarian International School: Large private international school in the Munich metropolitan area offering IB and additional curricula to internationally mobile families. Comparable in offering a multi-track university-prep program with international orientation, though operating at substantially larger scale and a different funding model (tuition-based).
• Dresden International School: International school in Saxony offering IB and other curricula with strong cross-border cultural programs. Comparable in offering cross-border educational experiences and university-prep programming, though operating in a different German state.

Others

• Klett Group: Major German educational publisher and service provider supplying curriculum materials, digital learning platforms, and assessment tools widely used by Bavarian schools. Comparable as an ecosystem participant in the German secondary education sector rather than a direct competitor to JGG.
• Cornelsen Verlag: Leading German educational publisher providing textbooks, digital learning solutions, and assessment services aligned with German curricula including Gymnasium tracks. Comparable as an enabler of secondary education pedagogy rather than a direct competitor.

Direct peers

• Stiftung Louisenlund: Private German secondary boarding school network with IB and Abitur tracks, strong international exchange and talent-development programs. Comparable in track-based educational structure and breadth of extracurricular and international offerings.
• Schule Schloss Salem: Elite German private boarding school offering Abitur preparation with a strong program differentiation (Kurt Hahn educational philosophy, international exchange, talent development). Comparable to JGG on educational mission and university-prep focus, though much larger in scale and tuition-funded.

Regional players

• Franconian International School: International school in Franconia (Bavaria) serving elementary through secondary students with English-language university-prep tracks. Comparable as a Bavarian institution offering university-prep education with international orientation, though with a different geographic catchment within the same state.

Emerging players

• UWC Robert Bosch College: Recently founded international residential college in Freiburg offering the IB Diploma with a strong peace and sustainability focus. Comparable to JGG on mission alignment (sustainability, international competence, student-driven projects) and IB-track-equivalent rigor, though at tertiary-entry level with a different funding structure.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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