Kurt Tucholsky Gesamtschule Krefeld

What Kurt Tucholsky Gesamtschule Krefeld does

Kurt-Tucholsky-Gesamtschule Krefeld (KTG) is a public comprehensive school (Gesamtschule) founded in 1989 in Krefeld, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, operating under the municipal authority of Stadt Krefeld and the supervision of the Schulministerium NRW. The school serves approximately 1,000+ students across Sekundarstufe I (grades 5–10) and Sekundarstufe II (EF–Q2, leading to Abitur), with a student body representing more than 30 nationalities. Programs span MINT (STEM), comprehensive German language support (DaZ and LRS courses), bilingual tracks, career orientation beginning in grade 8, social-emotional learning (conflict resolution, cybermobbing prevention, violence prevention), and cultural partnerships including Erasmus+ exchanges and theater collaborations with KRESCH.

The school's technology footprint is modest: it uses LogineonRW LMS for student management and operates digital measurement kits (donated by Covestro) for science education. The campus at Alte Gladbacher Str. 10, 47805 Krefeld features ecological architecture including green roofs and a Solarhalle, publicly described by Mayor Gregor Kathstede as 'Krefelds schönsten Schulneubau.' The institution is publicly funded (Land NRW, Stadt Krefeld), charges no tuition, and supplements public funding through ancillary cafeteria income (€4.50 per meal) and optional school clothing (€10–€24 per item). Enrollment is managed through the municipal Anmeldung process; recruitment is supplemented by open days, local press coverage, and word-of-mouth.

The operating model is non-commercial public education delivery with no revenue-generating products or services. The 'customers' are students and families served via compulsory public education pathways. Corporate partnerships (Outokumpu, ThyssenKrupp Nirosta, Helios Klinikum, Sparkasse Krefeld, Covestro, Haus der Familie, Villa Merländer, Montz catering since August 2023, and others) support career orientation, internships, in-kind donations, and operational services, but none represents a commercial revenue stream. Recognition includes the 2011 Ehrenurkunde from NRW Minister-President Hannelore Kraft, 'Schule der Zukunft' designation (2012), Top 10 'Starke Schule' from the Hertie Foundation (2017), and admission to the NRW Startchancen-Programm. In July 2025 Schulleiter Arno Hanneken retired and was succeeded by Özgür Obalı in August 2025.

Name

Kurt Tucholsky Gesamtschule Krefeld

Legal name

Kurt-Tucholsky-Gesamtschule Krefeld

Website

https://kurt-tucholsky-gesamtschule.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1989

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Kurt-Tucholsky-Gesamtschule Krefeld is a publicly funded comprehensive school (Gesamtschule) founded in 1989 in Krefeld, Germany, serving approximately 1,000+ students across grades 5–13. It operates without tuition under municipal authority, offering STEM, language support, and career orientation programs to a multicultural student body of 30+ nationalities.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Secondary Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Nonsectarian Independent Day Schools (EDAJABAA)

Keywords

• Secondary public education
• Comprehensive school programs
• STEM school curriculum
• Vocational orientation training
• Language support education

Headquarters

HQ city

Krefeld

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Public Education Funding: As a public German Gesamtschule (secondary school), the institution is funded by public sources (Land NRW, Stadt Krefeld). No tuition fees are charged.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Kurt-Tucholsky-Gesamtschule Krefeld is a public comprehensive school (Gesamtschule) delivering free secondary education to students in grades 5 through Q2 (Abitur), including MINT/STEM programs, bilingual tracks (Bili), intensive Sprachförderung (DaZ, LRS), Berufsorientierung from grade 8 with corporate partners such as Outokumpu and ThyssenKrupp Nirosta, and a structured Soziales Lernen program covering violence prevention, cyberbullying, and peer mediation. The school operates on a modern ecological campus and serves a multicultural student body of 30+ nationalities under the authority of the Schulministerium NRW and Stadt Krefeld.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Sekundarstufe I (Grades 5–10)
• Sekundarstufe II / Oberstufe (EF–Q2, Abitur)
• MINT (STEM) Program
• Berufsorientierung (Career Orientation)
• Sprachförderung (Language Support)
• Bili (Bilingual Track)
• Gauß (Mathematics/Science Track)
• Soziales Lernen (Social Learning)
• Chinesisch AG (Chinese Club)
• Ergänzungskurs Hauswirtschaft / Esskultur Project
• Cafeteria and Mensa Meals
• School Clothing Merchandise

Quantifiable outcome

• Recognized by Ministerpräsidentin NRW for above-average contribution to reducing educational barriers for disadvantaged students
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• OutokumpucoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndustrial partner for career orientation providing practical training days for students. Students visit the company for workplace exposure as part of Berufsorientierung program starting in grade 8.
• CovestrominorOthersCorporate sponsor that donated digital measurement equipment (kits for human physiology and photosynthesis) to the school for science education. Equipment includes iPads and specialized sensors for experiments.
• Haus der Familie (Evangelische Familienbildungsstätte)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for 'Esskultur' (food culture) program where students cook for community members. Students in grade 9 prepare meals for approximately 50 guests at 4.50 EUR per meal.
• ThyssenKrupp NirostacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNeighboring industrial company mentioned as partner in Berufsorientierung program alongside Sprachförderungsmaßnahmen (language support programs).
• Villa Merländer / NS-DokumentationsstellecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKooperationspartner (cooperation partner) for historical-political education. Bildungskooperationsvereinbarung signed September 2019. Joint projects planned for memorial work in Krefeld.
• KRESCH (Krefelder Kinder- und Jugendtheater)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCultural partner for theater projects including 'Kultur.Forscher!' program. Students participate in theater performances and cultural education activities.
• Seniorenwohnheime (Senior Care Homes)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership in 'Kindheiten in Krefeld' project connecting students with seniors in care facilities for intergenerational learning.
• Sparkasse KrefeldminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFinancial partner supporting school programs including sport badge competitions. Donated 1 EUR per completed sport badge to participating schools.
• Montz (Familienbetrieb)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCatering company operating school cafeteria (Caféteria) and Mensa since August 2023. Provides breakfast items, snacks, and lunch buffet for students.
• Helios Klinikum KrefeldcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHealthcare facility partner for career orientation in health professions. Students visit for CHECK IN Bustour to learn about medical careers.
• Caritas Landhaus Maria SchutzminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSenior care facility in Traar visited during CHECK IN Bustour for career exploration in care professions.
• Caritas KrefeldminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner for alcohol prevention project (Alkoholprävention) conducted in 2010/11 for 8th graders with modules on responsible behavior.
• Jugendamt KrefeldminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMunicipal youth office partnering for social learning projects including Teamgeist, Cybermobbing prevention, and conflict resolution programs.
• Bundesagentur für ArbeitcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFederal Employment Agency partner for career orientation and Berufemarkt events, providing guidance and resources for students.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Regional players

• Heinrich-Neuy-Schule Krefeld: Secondary school in Krefeld serving the local area. As a fellow Krefeld-based school, it provides geographic peer comparison for enrollment trends, resource allocation, and student demographics.
• Geschwister-Scholl-Gesamtschule: Gesamtschule offering comprehensive secondary education across multiple NRW locations. Operates under the same educational framework and addresses similar student demographics, making it a structural peer for benchmarking programs and outcomes.
• Friedrich-Engels-Gesamtschule Krefeld: Another Gesamtschule in Krefeld offering the same comprehensive secondary education model with multiple qualification pathways. Direct competitor for student enrollment and operates under the same NRW funding framework, providing the most direct operational comparison for KTG.
• Helmholtz-Gymnasium Krefeld: Well-established Gymnasium in Krefeld with STEM focus, serving the same secondary school market. While academically oriented, it competes for the same high-performing students who might otherwise choose KTG's Abitur pathway.
• Gymnasium Fabritianum Krefeld: Historic Gymnasium in Krefeld serving the same geographic area as KTG. While offering a different academic track (Gymnasium vs. Gesamtschule), it competes for the same pool of secondary school students and families in Krefeld, making it a direct enrollment competitor in the local market.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/kurt-tucholsky-gesamtschule-krefeld

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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