Wilhelm-Löhe-Schule

What Wilhelm-Löhe-Schule does

Wilhelm-Löhe-Schule is a private K-12 educational institution in Nürnberg, Germany, operating as an Evangelische Kooperative Gesamtschule (Evangelical Cooperative Comprehensive School) under the Bavarian educational system. Founded in 1901, the school combines five school types—Grundschule (primary, grades 1–4), Mittelschule, Realschule, Gymnasium, and Fachoberschule—under one roof at Deutschherrnstraße 10, Nürnberg, enabling students to transition between educational pathways without changing schools. The school holds multiple certifications (MINT-EC, Flexible Grundschule, Musikalische Grundschule, Stiftung Kinder forschen, WWSE) and features modern facilities including four sports halls, an 800-seat auditorium, a 20,000-volume library, two cafeteria spaces, and the LöheGuck observatory funded by Wilhelm und Else Heraeus-Stiftung.

The institution is staffed by 80+ teachers disclosed across three school types (18 Grundschule, 30 Mittelschule, 32 Realschule) plus specialized counseling center personnel (school psychologists, social pedagogues), administrative staff, and adjunct roles. Co-curricular offerings include 90+ elective courses (Wahlunterricht), an after-school care program (Offener Ganztag for grades 1–6), a wind instrument program (Bläserklasse) with €30/month instrument rental, a peer tutoring program (Tutorenkonzept), and international exchanges with partner schools in Hungary (since 1992), France, and Spain. The school also operates the 'WLS gestaltet Zukunft' entrepreneurship project with industry partners including IHK Nürnberg, Schmitt + Sohn Aufzüge, and Onsite.ai.

Monetization combines state funding (as a staatlich anerkannte Ersatzschule), undisclosed tuition fees, donations via the Förderverein für Schulsozialarbeit (founded 2004), instrument rental, and cafeteria revenue. The customer base consists of children and families (ages 6–18+) from the Nürnberg Dekanat region seeking Christian-values-based education, with no concentration risk. Distribution is direct: enrollment via on-campus Schulanmeldung, information events, and parent-network referrals. The institution is non-profit, privately operated, and affiliated with the Evang.-Luth. Dekanats Nürnberg.

Name

Wilhelm-Löhe-Schule

Legal name

Wilhelm-Löhe-Schule

Website

https://loeheschule.de

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Wilhelm-Löhe-Schule is a private Nürnberg-based K-12 institution combining five school types—Grundschule, Mittelschule, Realschule, Gymnasium, and Fachoberschule—under one roof, serving students from the Nürnberg Dekanat region with Christian-values-based education, modern facilities, and extensive support services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

K-12 Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Faith-Based (Religious) K–12 Schools (EDAJABAC)

Keywords

• K-12 education
• Christian school
• Primary secondary schooling
• Cooperative comprehensive school
• After-school care

Headquarters

HQ city

Nürnberg

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, Others

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Fees: As a state-recognized replacement school (staatlich anerkannte Ersatzschule), the school operates with government funding and may charge tuition fees. Additional fees include instrument rental for Bläserklasse at €30/month.
2. Donations and Fundraising: The school accepts donations through its donation account and the Förderverein raises funds through class photos, summer festival events (tombola, cake and salad buffet), and donations to support school programs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Wilhelm-Löhe-Schule is a private, state-recognized replacement school (Evangelische Kooperative Gesamtschule) in Nürnberg, Germany, offering five school types under one roof — Grundschule, Mittelschule, Realschule, Gymnasium, and Fachoberschule — along with 90+ elective courses, after-school care, a cafeteria, a counseling center, and an astronomy observatory. The school delivers comprehensive Christian-values-based education for children and youth from the Nürnberg region, spanning primary through university-preparatory and vocational upper-secondary levels.

Product overview

Wilhelm-Löhe-Schule is an Evangelische Kooperative Gesamtschule (Evangelical Cooperative Comprehensive School) in Nürnberg, Germany. The institution operates as a unified educational platform combining five school types under one roof: Grundschule (primary school, grades 1-4), Mittelschule (secondary school), Realschule (secondary school leading to Mittlere Reife), Gymnasium (grammar school for university preparation), and Fachoberschule (vocational upper secondary). The school offers extensive supplementary services including over 90 Wahlunterricht (elective courses), Offener Ganztag (after-school care for grades 1-6), a Mensa cafeteria, a Beratungszentrum (counseling center with school social work and psychology services), and the LöheGuck astronomy observatory. Special programs include a Bläserklasse (wind instrument program), Tutorenkonzept (peer mentoring), and Soziales Lernen (social learning curriculum). The school emphasizes Christian values, individual support, and modern educational concepts including open learning forms, digital textbooks, and interactive teaching systems.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Grundschule (Primary School)

Quantifiable outcome

• Smooth transitions between school types enabling optimal educational pathways for each student's abilities
• +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

Feature4 records

Partnerships

23 partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• EpictominorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2015Event technology company supporting the school's stage crew since 2015. Provides training and inspiration for students interested in lighting and sound technology careers.
• Förderverein für SchulsozialarbeitcoreOthers · 1 January 2004Parent and teacher association founded in 2004 to support school social work. Funds external support services, training programs, parent academy events, and educational projects.
• Evangélikus-Gimnázium BudapestcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1992Long-standing exchange partnership with Protestant grammar school in Budapest, Hungary, since 1992. Students from years 8-11 participate in annual exchanges.
• Evangelische Schulen in Bayern (Das Gute entfalten)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNetwork of Protestant schools in Bavaria united under the motto 'Das Gute entfalten'. Provides shared educational philosophy and network support.
• Evang.-Luth. Dekanats NürnbergcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal Protestant church district partnership providing spiritual guidance and community connections for the school's Christian identity.
• MINT-ECcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational Excellence Network of Schools for STEM education. Provides access to STEM competitions, events, and educational resources.
• Netzwerk Schule ohne Rassismus – Schule mit CourageminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNetwork promoting tolerance, democracy, and civic courage. School has committed to ongoing projects against racism.
• Internationale NagelkreuzschulenminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational network of nail cross schools focused on reconciliation and remembrance. Involved in international projects including visits to Flossenbürg.
• Global Protestant Education Network (GPEN)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGlobal network connecting Protestant schools worldwide for educational exchange and collaboration.
• IHK Nürnberg für MittelfrankenminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerChamber of Industry and Commerce supporting the 'WLS gestaltet Zukunft' project for career orientation and entrepreneurship education.
• Schmitt + Sohn AufzügeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal company partner in the 'WLS gestaltet Zukunft' project supporting entrepreneurship education.
• Fürst GruppeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in the 'WLS gestaltet Zukunft' entrepreneurship education project.
• Onsite.aiminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTechnology partner in the 'WLS gestaltet Zukunft' entrepreneurship education project.
• Deutsche Tierlobby e. V.minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnimal welfare organization partner in the 'WLS gestaltet Zukunft' entrepreneurship education project.
• Günter JäckleminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRenowned lighting designer providing workshops for the stage crew and sharing expertise in professional lighting design.
• Udo LindenbergminorOthersMusician and artist who has supported the school with a unique stage crew logo and ongoing engagement with the school's event technology program.
• Peter MaffayminorOthersMusician and school patron through 'Schule ohne Rassismus' initiative. Interviewed students at Gut Dietlhofen and supports anti-racism work.
• Collège/Lycée Bagnols-sur-CèzecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFrench partner school with ongoing student exchange program. Approximately 55 French students visit Nürnberg annually, hosted by 48 German students and families.
• I.E.S. Grupo Cántico CórdobacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSpanish partner school in Córdoba. Regular exchange visits including 15 students and 2 teachers most recently visiting Nürnberg in April 2026.
• Regionalverbund der Musikalischen Grundschulen BayernminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional network of musical primary schools in Bavaria for joint music education events and activities.
• ErziehungsberatungsstellenminorOthersExternal counseling centers in the consultation center network for student support.
• Kinder- und JugendtherapeutenminorOthersChild and youth therapists included in the counseling center network.
• Mobiler sonderpädagogischer DienstminorOthersMobile special education service included in the school's counseling network.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Internatsschule Schloss Salem: Renowned German private boarding school with Christian values and comprehensive K-12 pathways, widely regarded as a benchmark private school in Germany. Highly comparable as a faith-rooted, full-pathway private school.
• Phorms Education: Private bilingual school network operating multiple campuses across Germany. Comparable as an organized private school operator serving families seeking an alternative to public schooling, with structured pedagogy and modern facilities.
• St. Ursula Schulen: Catholic private school network in Bavaria offering comprehensive K-12 pathways with values-based education. Closely comparable as a faith-based Bavarian private school operating across multiple school types.
• Evangelisches Gymnasium Bad Dürkheim: Protestant secondary school in Germany with strong values-based education profile. Comparable as a faith-affiliated private/independent school serving families seeking Christian education.
• Maria Ward Schulen Bayern: Catholic school network in Bavaria offering K-12 pathways rooted in Christian values. Comparable as a faith-based Bavarian school network with multi-track educational offerings.
• Steinmühle / Steinmühle Gymnasium: Private evangelical school in Germany providing K-12 education with Christian values. Directly comparable as a Protestant private school alternative to public education.
• Nymphenburger Schulen: Catholic private school in Munich offering comprehensive K-12 pathways with values-based education. Comparable as a faith-rooted Bavarian private school serving families across multiple school types.
• St. Anna Schule Augsburg: Catholic private school in Bavaria providing structured K-12 education. Comparable as a faith-based Bavarian private school offering alternative pathways with religious foundation.
• Bavarian International School (BIS): International private school in Bavaria offering comprehensive K-12 education with strong STEM and international exchange programs. Comparable as a private school in the region providing full educational pathways and modern facilities.

Regional players

• Helene-Lange-Schule: Private German school offering alternative educational pathways with values-based orientation. Comparable as a private independent school in Germany serving families seeking structured alternatives to public education.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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