Josef-Hofmiller-Gymnasium

What Josef-Hofmiller-Gymnasium does

Josef-Hofmiller-Gymnasium (commonly abbreviated JoHo) is a public, tuition-free Gymnasium (university-preparatory secondary school) located at Vimystraße 14, 85354 Freising, Bavaria, Germany. Operated as a government state entity under the Bavarian education system, it serves approximately 1,000+ students from grade 5 through the Abitur (grade 12/13), covering ages roughly 10 to 19. Admissions follow the standard Bavarian Übertritt transition process, and the institution charges no tuition. Governance is delivered through a Direktorat (principal's office), Kollegium (teaching body), Sekretariat, Elternbeirat (parent council), Schülermitverwaltung (student self-governance), and a Freundeskreis (support association).

The school's core product is a Fachunterricht curriculum covering 20+ subjects (sciences, languages including English/French/Latin/Italian, humanities, arts, sports, and economics) leading to the Abitur qualification, supplemented by a structured Wahlunterricht (elective) program spanning MINT, arts, music, sports, and languages. It maintains a designated STEM profile as a MINT-EC network member school, with specialized offerings including robotics, 3D printing, astronomy, beekeeping, game-based learning, and a Pluskurs Mathematik. International programming runs under Erasmus+ (recognized with the Erasmus Quality Seal 2025) and includes student exchanges and study trips. Support services include Förderunterricht (remedial coaching, language support, talent centers in Biology/Chemistry), an OGTS Open All-Day School program, mental health services (school psychologist, social pedagogue, Youth Aware of Mental Health workshops), and extracurriculars such as theater, student newspaper, and a student first aid service. The underlying technology stack is modest and administrative: a CMS website hosted by DIE WEBSITEMACHEREI, Google Analytics for web analytics, locally-hosted Google Web Fonts, CCM19 cookie consent management, and external integrations to an Elternportal parent portal and an Inetmenü canteen menu system. No proprietary technology, mobile application, or API is disclosed.

As a public institution, JoHo operates a non-commercial model funded by the Bavarian state. There is no tuition revenue, no disclosed budget, and no pricing model. The school holds multiple certifications and memberships: MINT-EC, Klimaschule Bayern Bronze 2024, Digitale Schule, Schule ohne Rassismus – Schule mit Courage, Fairtrade Schools, Gute und gesunde Schule Bayern, and DELF Scolaire. Reach is concentrated in the Freising region of Bavaria, with international activity limited to Erasmus+ exchanges.

Name

Josef-Hofmiller-Gymnasium

Legal name

Josef-Hofmiller Gymnasium

Website

https://johogym-freising.de

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Josef-Hofmiller-Gymnasium (JoHo) is a public, tuition-free Gymnasium in Freising, Bavaria, operating under the Bavarian state education system. It serves approximately 1,000+ students in grades 5-13 with a STEM-focused curriculum, Erasmus+ exchange programs, and Abitur preparation.

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Freising

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Germany

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Europe

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B2C

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Services

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Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Others

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Core offering

Josef-Hofmiller-Gymnasium is a public secondary school (Gymnasium) in Freising, Bavaria, delivering university-preparatory education from grade 5 through the Abitur across 20+ subjects. Its core academic offering is the Fachunterricht (subject teaching) curriculum, complemented by Wahlunterricht (elective courses) in MINT, arts, music, sports, and languages, plus an open all-day school (OGTS) supervision program and student support services (remedial, counseling, mental health). The school's distinct profile centers on a MINT-EC STEM track (robotics, 3D printing, astronomy, game-based learning), Erasmus Plus international exchanges, and Klimaschule sustainability education.

Product overview

Josef-Hofmiller-Gymnasium is a German secondary school (Gymnasium) in Freising offering a comprehensive educational program from grades 5-12. The core offering is the Fachunterricht (subject teaching) curriculum covering 20+ subjects, complemented by a Wahlunterricht (elective) program spanning MINT, arts, music, sports, and languages. The school features a designated MINT-EC certified STEM profile with specialized offerings including robotics, 3D printing, and astronomy. International exchange opportunities are provided through Erasmus Plus, while mental health support services include school psychology and counseling. The all-day care program (OGTS) and various extracurricular activities including theater, student newspaper, and first aid service complete the educational offering.

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• Fachunterricht (Subject Teaching) Comprehensive secondary school curriculum covering 20+ subjects including sciences (Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Computer Science), languages (English, French, Latin, Italian), humanities (History, Geography, Politics and Society, Ethics), arts (Music, Art), and economics (Economics and Law), taught from grades 5-12 leading to Abitur qualification.
• Wahlunterricht (Elective Courses) Optional elective courses spanning MINT (Astronomy, Beekeeping, Research Workshop, Game-based Learning, Natural Science Experiments, Robotics, 3D Printing, Advanced Mathematics), Arts (Film and Photography), Music (Choirs, Musical Ensembles), Sports and Health, and Languages (DELF Scolaire, Italian, Reading Bar, Student Newspaper, Theater).
• MINT-Profil (STEM Profile) Science, Mathematics, Informatics, and Technology focus with dedicated offerings including robotics, 3D printing, astronomy, beekeeping, game-based learning, research workshop, advanced mathematics, and participation in the MINT-EC national excellence network for STEM education.
• Förderunterricht (Remedial Support) Targeted academic support including learning coaches (Lerncoaches), language support programs (Sprachlich fit am JoHo), and talent support points (Begabungsstützpunkt) in Biology and Chemistry for students needing additional academic assistance or enrichment.
• Erasmus Plus Programme European Union-funded international exchange and collaboration program for student mobility, teacher mobility, and cross-cultural learning experiences; recognized with the Erasmus Quality Seal 2025.
• Mental Health und Prävention Mental health support services including school psychology (Schulpsychologin), social pedagogy (Schulsozialpädagogin), counseling (Beratungslehrkraft), and the "Youth Aware of Mental Health" workshop program for student wellbeing.
• OGTS (Offene Ganztagsschule) Open all-day school care program providing supervised afternoon activities, homework assistance, and recreational options for enrolled students outside regular class hours.
• Schülerzeitung (Student Newspaper) Student-run newspaper publication offered as an elective language course for developing journalism and writing skills.
• Theater Program Theater elective course and production program culminating in performances for the school community, including planned productions of classical works such as "Nathan der Weise" and "Zeus donnert."
• SMV (Schülermitverwaltung) Student self-governance body representing student interests and organizing school activities and events.
• Schülersanitätsdienst (Student First Aid Service) Trained student volunteers providing first aid support during school hours and sporting events.

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Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• MINT-ECcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMINT-EC is the national excellence network for STEM education in Germany. JoHo is a member school, participating in the network's programs for gifted student development, competitions, and professional development for teachers in STEM subjects.
• Erasmus+coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEuropean Union program for education, youth, and sport. JoHo participates in student exchange programs, teacher mobility, and international school partnerships under this framework.
• HAW Landshut (Hochschule für angewandte Wissenschaften)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUniversity of Applied Sciences Landshut conducts outreach programs including the MINT Road Show, bringing hands-on STEM activities to JoHo students.
• Klimaschule BayerncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBavarian climate school initiative. JoHo has achieved bronze certification by implementing climate protection and sustainability education programs.
• Fairtrade SchoolsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational fair trade campaign for schools. JoHo is committed to ethical sourcing and educating students about fair trade principles.

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Regional players

• Helmholtz-Gymnasium Heidelberg: MINT-EC certified Gymnasium in Baden-Württemberg with a comparable STEM emphasis and broad extracurricular profile. A natural cross-state MINT-EC peer for benchmarking JoHo's STEM programming, though it operates under a different state regulatory and admissions regime.
• Karl-Ritter-von-Frisch-Gymnasium Moosburg: Public Gymnasium located in Moosburg an der Isar, in the broader Upper Bavarian catchment east of Freising. Comparable in offering (MINT, languages, Abitur track) but draws from a different primary-school feeder area, making it a regional rather than direct competitor.

Direct peers

• Max-Planck-Gymnasium München: Well-known Bavarian Gymnasium in nearby Munich with a strong MINT and sciences profile, comparable academic-track offering, and similar extracurricular breadth. A natural benchmark for STEM-oriented Gymnasium programming within the same Bavarian regulatory and funding framework.
• Wittelsbacher-Gymnasium München: Long-established Bavarian Gymnasium in Munich offering a comparable Abitur-track curriculum with strong languages and sciences streams. Competes for the same pool of Bavarian Gymnasium-bound students and operates under identical state oversight.
• Camerloher-Gymnasium Freising: The other public Gymnasium in Freising, Bavaria, serving the same primary-school catchment under Bavarian Übertritt rules. Direct competitor for the same cohort of students transitioning from Grundschule to Gymnasium, with overlapping subject offerings and parallel extracurricular profiles.
• Theresien-Gymnasium München: Bavarian Gymnasium in Munich with comparable humanities/languages emphasis and a similar extracurricular profile (musical ensembles, theater, student government). Comparable in scale and curricular scope, and competes for STEM-and-languages-oriented families across the greater Munich area.

Others

• MINT-EC Network: The national STEM excellence network of which JoHo is a member school. Not a competitor, but the program operator that grants MINT-EC credentialing, competitions, and teacher development that materially shape JoHo's STEM offering.

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