Maria-Ward Gymnasium Bamberg

What Maria-Ward Gymnasium Bamberg does

Maria-Ward Gymnasium Bamberg is a state-recognized Catholic girls' secondary school (Mädchengymnasium) located at Heinrichsdamm 32a in Bamberg, Germany, operating under the sponsorship of the Erzdiözese Bamberg (Archdiocese of Bamberg) and rooted in the legacy of Mary Ward and the Congregatio Jesu order. The institution delivers the standard German Gymnasium curriculum across grades 5 through 13, with two principal academic tracks — a sprachlicher Zweig (linguistic branch) and a wirtschaftswissenschaftlicher Zweig (economics/business branch) — plus an Einführungsklasse offering from 2026/27, all culminating in the Abitur qualification. Educational delivery combines conventional subjects (languages including Latin, French, Spanish and English; biology, chemistry, physics; computer science; arts; music; sports; religious education) with a documented 'Die andere Lernwelt' pedagogical concept, hands-on STEM work via a Siemens Healthineers-donated 3D printing lab, and a school-wide fobizz-supported AI literacy and digital competency program that earned consecutive fobizz Schule 2025/26 recognition. The school supports students with embedded counseling staff (school psychologist Dr. Vera Hesslinger, Schulseelsorge, Berufsberatung), pastoral care, and a formalized Wirtschaftspartner network (Siemens Healthineers, Bosch, Brose, Otto-Friedrich-Universität Bamberg) alongside Erasmus+ exchanges with Collège du Grésivaudan (Grenoble) and Collège Épiscopal Saint-Étienne (Strasbourg), the ETA Hoffmann Theater cooperation, and student-led programs such as Schulsanitätsdienst, SMV, and the 2026 Net-Pilotinnen media-education peer program.

The entity is a non-profit educational organization whose primary revenue stream is state education funding under its staatlich anerkannt status, supplemented by parent contributions, voluntary Förderverein and Freundeskreis support, event-based fundraising, and minor one-time fees such as the 24 EUR Materialbox starter kit. Leadership comprises Schulleiter Stephan Reheuser (OStD), Deputy Birgit Mielke, a secretariat team and a Finanzverwaltung function. The legal name is Maria-Ward-Gymnasium Bamberg der Erzdiözese Bamberg, with related sister institutions Maria-Ward-Realschule Bamberg and Maria-Ward-Tagesschule Bamberg forming part of the wider Maria-Ward-Schule network. Distribution is purely domestic direct enrollment via the school's Neuaufnahme process and an annual Infotag, with no commercial GTM motion; the customer base is regional girls and families in Bamberg plus a small international exchange footprint. The firmographics record an administrative headcount of 7; total teaching staff and student body size are not disclosed in the input data. The school is currently undergoing a major Neubau construction project (2021-2026) to modernize the main campus.

Name

Maria-Ward Gymnasium Bamberg

Legal name

Maria-Ward-Gymnasium Bamberg der Erzdiözese Bamberg

Website

https://maria-ward-gymnasium-bamberg.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1885

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Maria-Ward Gymnasium Bamberg is a state-recognized Catholic girls' Gymnasium in Bamberg, Germany, operated by the Archdiocese of Bamberg and serving grades 5-13 with linguistic and economics tracks culminating in the Abitur. It supplements state funding with parent contributions, Förderverein support, and a Siemens-donated 3D printing lab for STEM.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Secondary Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industry

Faith-Based Education & Formation (Seminaries, Religious Schools, Catechesis) (BPAGAJAD)

Keywords

• Secondary education
• Girls' gymnasium
• Catholic schooling
• Abitur preparation
• Language track education

Headquarters

HQ city

Bamberg

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Revenue model

1. State-Funded Education: As a staatlich anerkanntes (state-recognized) Gymnasium under the Erzdiözese Bamberg (Archdiocese of Bamberg), the school receives government funding for its educational operations. Additional revenue comes from parent contributions, the Förderverein (support association), and event-based fundraising.

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Maria-Ward Gymnasium Bamberg is a state-recognized Catholic girls' secondary school (Mädchengymnasium) operated under the sponsorship of the Erzdiözese Bamberg. The school delivers comprehensive Gymnasium education for grades 5 through 13, offering a linguistic branch (sprachlicher Zweig) and an economics/business branch (wirtschaftswissenschaftlicher Zweig), culminating in the Abitur qualification. Its educational concept 'Die andere Lernwelt' integrates Christian values with modern teaching methods, including STEM initiatives, AI literacy, 3D printing labs, international exchanges via Erasmus+, and extensive counseling and pastoral care services.

Product overview

Maria-Ward Gymnasium Bamberg is a Catholic state-recognized girls' gymnasium (secondary school) operated by the Erzdiözese Bamberg (Archdiocese of Bamberg). The school offers a linguistic branch (sprachlicher Zweig) and an economic science branch (wirtschaftswissenschaftlicher Zweig), with an 'Introduction Class' (Einführungsklasse) for transitions. The institution operates under the educational concept of 'Die andere Lernwelt' (The Other Learning World), which combines Christian values with modern teaching methods. The school provides a comprehensive range of subjects including languages (English, French, Latin, Spanish), sciences (Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Computer Science), humanities, arts, music, sports, economics and law, and religious education, along with various counseling services, extracurricular activities, and elective courses.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Gymnasium Secondary Education (Grades 5-13)
• Einführungsklasse (Introduction Class)

Quantifiable outcome

• 633 students participated in U18 mock election (2026)
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Feature2 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Siemens Healthineers AGcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSiemens Healthineers AG is a key economic partner (Wirtschaftspartner) of the school. The company has provided practical project management education, visited the school for 10th-grade projects, hosted students at their training center in Erlangen (Tag des Handwerks), and donated a 3D printer for STEM and maker education. The school is also featured as a Partner Schule on Siemens Healthineers' website.
• Bosch BambergcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBosch Bamberg is listed as a Wirtschaftspartner (economic partner) of the school, providing industry connections and practical insights for students.
• BrosecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBrose is listed as a Wirtschaftspartner (economic partner) of the school, contributing to the school's economic/business track and providing real-world industry connections.
• Otto-Friedrich-Universität BambergcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Otto-Friedrich-Universität Bamberg is a Wirtschaftspartner providing academic connections. The school also participates in joint study days with the university's Institute for Catholic Theology on topics such as 'Democracy needs Religion' and 'War and Peace'.
• Collège du Grésivaudan, Saint Ismier bei GrenoblecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe school maintains an annual student exchange program with Collège du Grésivaudan in Saint Ismier near Grenoble, France. In 2026, the exchange was conducted under the Erasmus+ program. 25 students from grade 9 participated in the outbound trip, with reciprocal visits from French partners.
• Collège Épiscopal Saint-Étienne, StraßburgminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe school maintains a letter exchange program (Briefaustausch) with Collège Épiscopal Saint-Étienne in Strasbourg, France. Classes 7 students exchange letters with French peers and host their correspondents in April.
• ETA Hoffmann Theater BambergcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFormal cooperation agreement with the ETA Hoffmann Theater Bamberg. Students attend theater performances including 'Die unendliche Geschichte', 'Der zerbrochene Krug' (Abitur preparation), and other productions. The school participates in 'Theater meets Abi' programs linking theater visits to exam preparation.
• Flossbach von Storch StiftungminorOthersThe Flossbach von Storch Stiftung organizes the annual Econo_me competition in economics and finance. The school's 10th and 11th graders participate in this competition, creating projects on topics such as 'What are customs? We and world trade'.
• Erzdiözese BambergcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Erzdiözese Bamberg (Archdiocese of Bamberg) is the school sponsor (Schulträger). The school is part of the Catholic school system under the archdiocese. The diocese supports school pastoral care (Schulpastoralteam) and provides spiritual/cultural programs including the annual Zyklusshow for 5th graders.
• Jugendamt der Stadt BambergminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe city youth office (Jugendamt) provides the Net-Piloten/Net-Pilotinnen program, training 8th and 9th grade students as peer educators in media literacy and prevention of excessive internet use and cyberbullying for 5th and 6th graders.
• Caritas BambergminorOthersCaritas provides external counseling services recommended by the school for students and families needing social support. Contact details for Caritas (0951-86040) are shared on the school's counseling overview page.
• Bund der Deutschen Katholischen Jugend (BDKJ)minorOthersThe J-GCL youth group at the school is part of the BDKJ (Bund der Deutschen Katholischen Jugend). The BDKJ represents Catholic youth organizations and supports youth leadership and democratic engagement.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Klosterschule vom Heiligen Grab Bamberg: Catholic girls' school in Bamberg run by a religious order, offering secondary education leading to the Abitur. Directly comparable as a same-city, faith-based, single-sex Gymnasium competing for the same parent pool.
• St. Ursula Gymnasium Düsseldorf: Well-known Catholic girls' Gymnasium in North Rhine-Westphalia with a long tradition of academic excellence and a similar Mädchengymnasium model. Comparable in mission, single-gender Catholic identity, and Abitur preparation.
• Dom-Gymnasium Freising: Catholic Gymnasium in Bavaria under the Augsburg archdiocese area with a similar faith-based identity, Abitur preparation, and broad subject offering. Comparable in mission and curricular structure, though co-educational.
• Kurt-Huber-Gymnasium Gräfelfing: Catholic Gymnasium in Upper Bavaria with a humanities and language focus and strong extracurricular profile. Comparable as a Catholic, values-based Bavarian Gymnasium with similar subject breadth and pastoral care.
• Maria-Ward-Gymnasium Augsburg: Sister school in the same Mary Ward / Congregatio Jesu network, also a Catholic girls' Gymnasium preparing for the Abitur. Highly comparable in mission, structure, faith-based identity, and curricular model.
• St. Ursula Gymnasium Augsburg: Catholic girls' Gymnasium in Bavaria run by the Ursulines, offering Abitur preparation with a similar faith-based and academic profile to Maria-Ward Bamberg. Comparable in student segment, mission, and curricular model.

Emerging players

• Franconian International School: Private international school in the Bamberg area offering bilingual and international secondary education. Comparable as a same-region, private secondary provider competing for the same upper-middle-class family segment, though with a different (international) orientation.

Broad incumbents

• Gymnasium Schloss Neubeuern: Established private boarding Gymnasium in Bavaria offering Abitur preparation with a values-based, structured boarding environment. Comparable as a private, premium Bavarian secondary school, though co-educational and with a different operating model.
• Bischöfliches Gymnasium Josephinum Hildesheim: Long-established Catholic Gymnasium in Lower Saxony under diocesan sponsorship with broad subject offering and Abitur preparation. Comparable as a diocesan-sponsored Catholic Gymnasium with a similar values-based and academic model.

Regional players

• Städtisches Heinrich-Stern-Haus Bamberg / Public Gymnasien in Bamberg: Public Gymnasien in Bamberg offering the same Abitur pathway and competing for the same local applicant pool. Comparable as same-city, same-curriculum competitors, but with state-rather-than-confessional sponsorship and co-educational intake.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Instagraminstagram.com/jgcl.cnlbamberg
• Facebookfacebook.com/maria.ward.schule.bamberg
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCXTQvWmjLFYQjK0gKuJjMIA
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/maria-ward-gymnasium-bamberg

Compliance7 records

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Subsidiaries2 records

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