Klaus-Groth-Schule

What Klaus-Groth-Schule does

Klaus-Groth-Gemeinschaftsschule mit Grundschule Kiel is a publicly funded German school located at Winterbeker Weg 45 in Kiel, Schleswig-Holstein. Operated by the Landeshauptstadt Kiel through the Amt f\u00fcr Schule, Kinder und Jugendeinrichtungen, it combines a Grundschule (primary, grades 1\u20134) and a Gemeinschaftsschule (secondary, grades 5\u201310) on a single campus, serving approximately 29 staff and delivering the standard German state curriculum. The secondary division prepares students for ESA and MSA qualifications and offers the Projekt CLEVER pathway for Abitur preparation; in 2024, 60 students achieved ESA/MSA qualifications.

The school differentiates itself through a certified Deutsche Schachschule chess program (recognized October 2022 by the Deutsche Schachjugend), including the proprietary Unterwasserschach (magnetic underwater chess) initiative developed by students, regular internal tournaments, and competitive participation in the Schleswig-Holstein state school chess championship. Supplementary programs include LdE (Lernen durch Engagement) service-learning, the Offene Ganztagsschule after-school care and cafeteria operation, Berufsorientierung career orientation with Kreishandwerkerschaft Kiel trade tasters, Paris excursions for WPU10 French students, and DaZ support for non-native German speakers.

The underlying technology stack is operational rather than commercial: IServ for internal communication and school administration, meineschulmahlzeit.de for meal ordering, Spreadshop for school clothing retail, and chess-results.com for tournament standings. The business model is non-commercial; the school charges no tuition, generates no commercial revenue, and is funded entirely through the municipal education budget of the City of Kiel, with admissions handled via the standard municipal school enrollment process administered by the Landeshauptstadt Kiel.

Name

Klaus-Groth-Schule

Legal name

Klaus-Groth-Gemeinschaftsschule mit Grundschule Kiel

Website

https://klaus-groth-kiel.de

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Klaus-Groth-Gemeinschaftsschule mit Grundschule Kiel is a publicly funded German K\u201310 school combining primary and secondary divisions on one Kiel campus, operated by the City of Kiel. It differentiates through a certified Deutsche Schachschule chess program with proprietary underwater chess, service-learning, and Abitur pathway offerings.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Kiel

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Others

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Klaus-Groth-Schule is a combined Grundschule (primary, grades 1-4) and Gemeinschaftsschule (secondary, grades 5-10) public school in Kiel, Germany. It delivers a unified educational pathway leading to ESA and MSA qualifications, with an optional Abitur pathway via the Projekt CLEVER program. Distinctive offerings include a certified Deutsche Schachschule program featuring innovative underwater chess challenges, the LdE service-learning curriculum, Offene Ganztagsschule after-school care, FLEX classes, and career orientation through partnerships with local trades.

Product overview

Klaus-Groth-Gemeinschaftsschule mit Grundschule Kiel is a combined primary (Grundschule, grades 1-4) and secondary (Gemeinschaftsschule, grades 5-10) school in Kiel, Germany. The school offers a unified educational program combining both school types, with special emphasis on chess education (as a certified Deutsche Schachschule), service learning (LdE – Lernen durch Engagement), and all-day care programs (Offene Ganztagsschule). The secondary school prepares students for ESA and MSA qualifications, with the CLEVER project enabling Abitur pathway. Key educational offerings include class trips (particularly Paris for French students), career orientation, and unique programs like underwater chess challenges.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Grundschule (Primary School) Primary school program for grades 1-4 emphasizing multi-sensory learning (Lernen mit allen Sinnen), support and challenge (Fördern & Fordern), and after-school care (Schulkindbetreuung), serving children aged approximately 6-10 years.
• Gemeinschaftsschule (Secondary School) Secondary school program for grades 5-10 leading to ESA and MSA qualifications, with profile Gemeinsam Stärken entdecken, FLEX classes, career orientation, and the CLEVER project enabling Abitur preparation.
• Deutsche Schachschule (German Chess School) Certified chess education program featuring chess as a curriculum subject, regular internal tournaments, regional and state championship participation, and the proprietary Unterwasserschach (underwater chess) innovation. Awarded Goldener Chesso in the Schulschach category.
• LdE – Lernen durch Engagement (Service Learning) Service learning program where students participate in community projects such as animal shelter support, environmental conservation, intergenerational engagement, and other civic activities as part of their formal education.
• Offene Ganztagsschule (Open All-Day School) After-school program offering diverse course offerings (Kursangebote) and cafeteria (Mensa) services for students requiring extended care beyond the regular school day.
• Projekt CLEVER (Abitur Pathway) Targeted program within the Gemeinschaftsschule enabling motivated students to achieve the Abitur (university entrance qualification) while continuing in the community school setting.
• Berufsorientierung (Career Orientation) Career orientation program including vocational training preparation, hands-on craft skills events (Handwerks-Battle), and partnerships with local trades organizations such as Kreishandwerkerschaft Kiel.
• Klassenfahrten (Class Trips) Educational excursions including the recurring Paris trip for WPU10 French students and Munich graduation trips for 9th-grade students, supporting language learning and cultural enrichment.

Quantifiable outcome

• 60 students achieved ESA and MSA qualifications in 2024
• +2 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

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Integration4 records

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Kieler-SchulschachinitiativecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Kieler-Schulschachinitiative collaborates with KGGS to organize and run school chess tournaments including the Förde-Cup and KJUST (Kieler Jugend- und Schulschachturnier). The initiative provides tournament expertise and organizational support, while KGGS serves as a key partner in hosting and participating in events. The partnership aims to promote chess among schoolchildren across Kiel.
• Kiel MarketingcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKiel Marketing provides venue support (Segelcamp facilities), technical equipment, and sanitary facilities for the Förde-Cup chess tournament held at the Kiellinie waterfront location. The partnership enables the school to organize public chess events in prominent Kiel locations.
• Bürgerstiftung KielminorOthersBürgerstiftung Kiel provided financial donation (Spende) to support the school's garden project 'Parzelle 19'. The funding enabled construction of garden beds, raised beds, wooden fence, and planting of fruit trees from May-July 2024.
• Max-Plank-SchulecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe neighboring Max-Plank-Schule provides its swimming pool facilities for KGGS's underwater chess challenges. Students tested underwater chess sets in the Schwimmlehrbecken (teaching pool), demonstrating cross-school collaboration for unique chess experiences.
• Kreishandwerkerschaft KielminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerKreishandwerkerschaft partnered with KGGS for a 'Handwerks-Battle' (crafts/trades competition) where students from grades 8-10 tried various trades including roofing, welding, electrical work, masonry, carpentry, and beauty treatments. The event helped students explore vocational careers and some secured internship placements directly.
• Adolf-Reichwein-SchulecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorThe Adolf-Reichwein-Schule co-organizes the Förde-Cup chess tournament with KGGS and the Kieler-Schulschachinitiative, representing the Westufer schools in the East vs. West rivalry format.
• Gymnasium WellingdorfcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGymnasium Wellingdorf co-organizes the Förde-Cup chess tournament with KGGS and the Kieler-Schulschachinitiative, representing the Eastufer schools in the inter-school competition.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Gymnasium Wellingdorf: Co-organizer of the Förde-Cup chess tournament with KGGS and the Kieler-Schulschachinitiative; another Kiel-area secondary school that competes alongside KGGS in regional and state school chess championships.
• Adolf-Reichwein-Schule: Kiel secondary school that co-organizes the Förde-Cup and participates in the same Kieler-Schulschachinitiative network as KGGS, representing the Westufer schools in the East-West chess rivalry.
• Max-Planck-Schule Kiel: Neighboring school in Kiel that partners with KGGS for underwater chess challenges (providing its teaching pool) and co-organizes regional chess initiatives. Both serve K-12 students in the Kiel area and participate in the Kieler-Schulschachinitiative.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/klaus-groth-schule

Compliance2 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

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M&A

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