Johanneum Gymnasium Herborn, Powered

What Johanneum Gymnasium Herborn, Powered does

Johanneum Gymnasium Herborn is a public secondary school (Gymnasium) located in Herborn, Hesse, Germany, operated by the Lahn-Dill-Kreis district government. The institution provides comprehensive secondary education from Klasse 5 through the Abitur university entrance qualification and is described as one of the largest Hessian Gymnasiums. It serves approximately 10–19-year-old students and their families from its regional catchment area, with no direct tuition charged to students in line with the German public education model.

The school's core technology stack centers on the IServ school management and communication platform, which provides email, learning management, and administrative functionality across the campus. Each teacher is reachable via the @johanneum-ldk.de domain. The school has implemented digital device usage policies scheduled to take effect in February 2026, indicating a deliberate institutional commitment to digital governance. Programs are differentiated through MINT-EC STEM excellence certification, a Musik-Schwerpunkt (music focus) designation, full-day Ganztagsklasse/Aktivklasse options, and a comprehensive career and study orientation framework. International exchange partnerships include a sister-school relationship with a Gymnasium in Pertuis, France, Erasmus+ KA1 mobility projects, and DPJW German-Polish youth exchanges.

The business model is structurally non-commercial: the school is funded by the Lahn-Dill-Kreis district as Schulträger and does not charge tuition. The only commercial revenue stream disclosed is a school-branded merchandise storefront at johanneum-herborn.shop, which is operationally peripheral. Leadership is provided by Schulleiter Christian Betz (OStD). The school's competitive positioning rests on regulated geographic catchment, formal state-recognized designations (MINT-EC, Musik-Schwerpunkt), an active parent and alumni community ecosystem, and partnerships with organizations including THM Mittelhessen, Jugend forscht, Körber Foundation, and SFZ Mittelhessen.

Name

Johanneum Gymnasium Herborn, Powered

Legal name

Johanneum Gymnasium Herborn

Website

https://johanneum-herborn.de

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Johanneum Gymnasium Herborn is a public secondary school (Gymnasium) in Herborn, Hesse, Germany, operated by the Lahn-Dill-Kreis district. It serves regional students from Klasse 5 through Abitur, with MINT-EC STEM and music-focus designations, an IServ digital platform, and international exchange programs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Secondary Education (Gymnasium)

NAICS

Educational Services (611)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public Magnet & Specialty Schools (STEM/Arts/IB/CTE) (EDAJAAAF)

akta.pro secondary industry

Scheduling, Attendance, Roster Sync & Classroom Orchestration (EDAFABAJ)

Keywords

• Secondary education services
• Public gymnasium school
• K-12 academic programs
• STEM education programs
• Music-focused schooling

Headquarters

HQ city

Herborn

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, Marketing or Sales

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Johanneum Gymnasium Herborn provides publicly funded secondary education for students from Klasse 5 through the Abitur, including specialised focus areas in STEM (MINT-EC excellence network) and music (Schwerpunkt Musik). It operates as one of the largest gymnasiums in the German state of Hesse, located in Herborn, and supports students with full-day care programs (Ganztagsklasse/Aktivklasse), international exchanges (France, Sweden), career and study orientation, and IServ-based digital learning infrastructure. The institution is operated by the Lahn-Dill-Kreis district.

Product overview

Johanneum Gymnasium Herborn is a secondary school (Gymnasium) in Herborn, Germany, operated by the Lahn-Dill-Kreis district. The school offers comprehensive educational services including academic instruction across multiple subject areas (Fachbereiche I, II, III), special emphasis programs (MINT-EC, music focus), and operates a school merchandise online shop. The institution provides educational programs from transition into class 5 through to the Oberstufe (upper secondary), with additional services including a cafeteria (Mensa), student counseling, and career/study orientation programs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Secondary education program (Klasse 5 to Abitur) Core university-track secondary education for students aged approximately 10 to 19 years, delivered from Klasse 5 through to the Abitur and including the Oberstufe (upper secondary) with Leistungskurse, excursions, and study/career orientation. Delivered free of charge to students and funded by the Lahn-Dill-Kreis district.
• MINT-EC STEM excellence program Specialised science and mathematics program delivered as a MINT-EC certified school, offering gifted students access to STEM competitions (Jugend forscht, IAAC, ESA Astro Pi Challenge) and the Student Research Center Mittelhessen (SFZ).
• Music focus school (Schwerpunkt Musik) Dedicated music program within the school offering Musikunterricht, ensembles, Kammermusikabend chamber concerts, and enrichment activities for musically talented students as part of the Schule mit Schwerpunkt Musik designation.
• Full-day school programs (Ganztagsklasse / Aktivklasse) Full-day care and pedagogical afternoon supervision options (Ganztagsklasse, Aktivklasse, Pädagogische Mittagsbetreuung) for students needing extended day coverage, with canteen (Mensa) and kiosk services on campus.
• International student exchange programs International student exchanges for Johanneum students, including the France exchange with partner school in Pertuis, the year 7 Lenste exchange, and Polish exchanges via DPJW.
• Career and study orientation (Berufs- und Studienorientierung) Career and university study orientation program supporting Oberstufe students through cooperation with THM Mittelhessen and structured study/career counseling.
• School merchandise shop (Schul-Merch-Shop) Online e-commerce shop selling school-branded merchandise to students, parents, alumni (Pensionäre), and supporters of the Johanneum community.

Quantifiable outcome

• 38 students participated in International Astronomy and Astrophysics Competition (IAAC) with impressive results
• +3 more outcomes

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Feature3 records

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• Lahn-Dill-KreiscoreOthersThe school is operated by the Lahn-Dill-Kreis (school authority/trustee). The Kreis is responsible for funding, facilities management, and administrative oversight of the school. Address: Karl-Kellner-Ring 51, 35576 Wetzlar.
• MINT-EC (STEM Excellence Network)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMINT-EC is the national excellence network for STEM subjects in Germany. Johanneum holds the MINT-EC school certificate, providing access to exclusive competitions, talent development programs, and the MINT-EC logo for marketing.
• Erasmus+ ProgrammecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEuropean Union education program enabling international exchanges and collaborations. The school has received Erasmus+ certifications and participates in KA1 mobility projects.
• THM Mittelhessen University of Applied SciencesmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCooperation with Technische Hochschule Mittelhessen for study orientation and potential dual learning programs. The university logo appears on the school's partnership slider.
• Jugend forscht (Youth Research Competition)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGermany's premier youth science competition. The school actively participates with students across multiple subject areas (FB I, FB II, FB III, sports, cross-curricular) through dedicated Jugend forscht AGs and competition teams.
• France Exchange Partner School (Pertuis)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational student exchange program with a partner school in Pertuis, France. Regular exchange trips organized: Herborn students travel to Pertuis (November 17-26, 2026) and French students visit Herborn (April 6-15, 2027).
• Lenste (School Exchange Program)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLenste is an exchange program for year 7 students. The annual Lenste trip takes place in September for Klasse 7 students.
• DPJW (German-Polish Youth Office)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGerman-Polish youth exchange office supporting youth exchanges between Germany and Poland.
• Körber Foundation (History Competition)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnual history competition organized by the Körber Foundation. The school participates with students in this cross-curricular competition.
• SFZ Mittelhessen (Student Research Center)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerStudent Research Center Middle Hesse providing additional research opportunities and mentorship for gifted students.
• Jugend Debattiert (Youth Debates)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational debate competition program for German schools. The school holds the Jugend debattiert logo indicating active participation.
• Junior Science CaféminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerScience communication initiative by Wissenschaft im Dialog. The school participates in Junior Science Café programs related to AI.
• Aktion BOB (Road Safety)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRoad safety campaign for young people. The school participates in this initiative for student safety awareness.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Werner-von-Siemens-Gymnasium Berlin: Large Berlin Gymnasium with strong STEM and academic profile, including international partnerships and competition participation. Comparable in scale and breadth of extracurricular offerings.
• Lessing-Gymnasium Frankfurt: Large Hessian Gymnasium with comparable scale and full academic track through Abitur. As a major Frankfurt grammar school, it competes for top-tier students from across Hesse and operates a similar Fachbereich I/II/III structure.
• Max-Planck-Gymnasium München: Large Bavarian Gymnasium with MINT-EC certification and notable STEM talent development programs. Comparable in scale and in the dual emphasis on academic excellence plus extracurricular scientific competitions.
• Goethe-Gymnasium Frankfurt: Prominent Hessian Gymnasium with strong academic profile and broad extracurricular offering. Comparable to Johanneum in serving upper-secondary students pursuing Abitur and competing for the same regional talent pool.
• Marie-Curie-Gymnasium Berlin: MINT-EC certified Gymnasium with explicit STEM focus and multiple national competition achievements. Strong comparison point for Johanneum's MINT-EC positioning and Erasmus+ international exchange profile.
• Helmholtz-Gymnasium Heidelberg: MINT-EC certified German Gymnasium with strong STEM specialization and international exchange programs. Directly comparable to Johanneum's MINT-EC track and extracurricular competition participation in Jugend forscht.

Regional players

• Schiller-Gymnasium Marbach: Baden-Württemberg Gymnasium with comparable academic breadth and extracurricular orientation. While not in Hesse, holds similar Gymnasium structure and serves as a peer for benchmark comparison of public grammar school operating models.
• Städtisches Gymnasium Bad Vilbel: Larger Hessian Gymnasium in the Rhine-Main area. Directly comparable in operating under the Hessian public school framework with similar curricular and extracurricular offerings, including music and STEM emphasis.

Others

• Fobizz: Digital teaching platform and training provider that has awarded Johanneum its digital teaching competence seal. Functions as an enabling partner in Johanneum's digital education strategy rather than a competitor.

Broad incumbents

• MINT-EC e.V. National excellence network of ~350 STEM-certified schools in Germany. As Johanneum's core strategic partner, MINT-EC provides the certification framework, talent programs, and competition access that define part of Johanneum's differentiation.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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