Gymnasium Nepomucenum

What Gymnasium Nepomucenum does

Gymnasium Nepomucenum Rietberg (GNR) is a public secondary school (Gymnasium) located in Rietberg, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, founded in 1743 and operated by the municipality of Rietberg under the educational authority of the state of NRW. It delivers the standard German Gymnasium curriculum across grades 5 through 13 (Erprobungsstufe through Sekundarstufe II) under the G9 nine-year track, leading to the Abitur university entrance qualification; the 2024 graduating cohort numbered 76 students (50 female, 26 male). The school operates a digital learning infrastructure anchored by the Tablet-Projekt am GNR (a tablet-based learning initiative), the Selbstlernzentrum (SLZ) self-directed learning center, and a newly constructed school building topped out in September 2022 with an integrated auditorium, supported by 24+ subject offerings spanning STEM, modern and classical languages, humanities, arts, and the niche subject Umweltpolitik und -technik (environmental politics and technology).

The educational portfolio is differentiated by an unusually broad extracurricular and program stack: BNE / Nachhaltigkeitswochen (Education for Sustainable Development project weeks), the Schulgarten environmental garden, Erasmus+ international exchanges with partner schools in France, Spain, and Italy, an e-Twinning project across four additional European countries, the Theater-AG and Tanz-AG performing arts groups, the Bigband and Projektorchester music ensembles, the JuniorAkademien NRW gifted-education track, Verbraucherbildung consumer education (now Silver-certified), the Expertenprojekt research program for grade 6, and the Schulsanitätsdienst student first-aid service. Multiple students have placed in regional and national competitions including Mathematik-Olympiade, Physik OWL Finale, Diercke Wissen geography, and the Europäischer Wettbewerb, where GNR won a state prize (Landespreis) in the 73rd edition.

GNR is a publicly funded entity under German public education law: there are no tuition fees, revenue is not commercially disclosed, and the school is financed through state and municipal education budgets rather than private capital, with no parent company, holding structure, or external ownership. Governance is led by Schulleiter (Principal) Matthias Stolper, supported by coordinators including the Erasmus+ and foreign languages coordinator Sylvia Ottofrickenstein and Oberstufenkoordinator André Bittner, plus a Schulpflegschaft (parent council) and Förderverein (support association). The school's market position is structurally protected by its catchment-area (Einzugsgebiet) enrollment monopoly, and it is recognized through multiple consecutive state-level certifications including Schule der Zukunft (2022, 2024), Verbraucherschule (Bronze 2023, Silver 2024), Recyclingpapierfreundliche Schule (2020), and a 1st place finish in the 2023 Kreis Gütersloh German Sports Badge competition.

Name

Gymnasium Nepomucenum

Legal name

Gymnasium Nepomucenum Rietberg

Website

https://nepomucenum-rietberg.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1743

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Gymnasium Nepomucenum Rietberg is a publicly funded German Gymnasium in North Rhine-Westphalia, founded 1743, serving grades 5-13 in its catchment area with the G9 curriculum leading to the Abitur. It is differentiated by Erasmus+ exchanges, sustainability education, and digital learning programs.

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Rietberg

HQ country

Germany

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Europe

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B2C

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Core offering

Gymnasium Nepomucenum Rietberg is a public German Gymnasium (secondary school) offering comprehensive secondary education from grades 5 through 13, culminating in the Abitur (university entrance qualification). The school delivers core academic instruction across 24+ subjects and supplements it with specialized programs including the Tablet-Projekt for digital learning, the Selbstlernzentrum for independent study, BNE sustainability education, Erasmus+ international exchanges, performing arts ensembles, debate and consumer education programs, and gifted-education offerings such as JuniorAkademien and Expertenprojekte.

Product overview

Gymnasium Nepomucenum Rietberg (GNR) is a German secondary school offering a comprehensive educational program from grades 5-13 (Erprobungsstufe through Abitur). The school's educational portfolio includes core academic instruction across 24+ subjects, supplemented by specialized programs including the Tablet-Projekt for digital learning, the Selbstlernzentrum (self-learning center) for independent study, BNE/Nachhaltigkeitsprojektwochen for sustainability education, and Erasmus+ international exchange programs. The school offers diverse extracurricular activities through AG-Angebote including performing arts (Theater-AG, Tanz-AG, Bigband, Projektorchester), environmental education (Schulgarten), health and safety (Schulsanitätsdienst), and student governance (Mini-SV). Gifted education is supported through JuniorAkademien and Expertenprojekte, while consumer education is delivered through Verbraucherbildung programs. The school operates from a newly constructed campus and emphasizes holistic education combining academic excellence with sustainability, international exchange, and practical skills development.

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Products and services

• Tablet-Projekt am GNR Digital learning initiative that equips students with tablets as learning tools as part of the school's digital education strategy.
• Selbstlernzentrum (SLZ) Self-directed learning center offering books, study materials, and quiet study spaces where students can independently study and access resources, including during holidays.
• BNE-Projektwoche (Nachhaltigkeitswoche) Annual project week focused on Education for Sustainable Development (BNE) where students engage in sustainability-related projects and activities.
• Erasmus+-Programme European student exchange programs including partnerships with schools in France (Ribérac), Spain (Cádiz), Czech Republic, Greece, Turkey, and Italy, enabling cultural and educational exchanges.
• AG-Angebote (Arbeitsgemeinschaften) Various student clubs and activity groups including Chillmal-AG (relaxation through art), Schulsanitätsdienst (first aid service), Mini-SV (student council), and sports activities.
• Expertenprojekt Expert project program where 6th-grade students conduct intensive research projects and present their findings to an audience.
• JuniorAkademien NRW Talent development program for gifted students in grades 8-9, offering intensive holiday courses with specialized topics not covered in the regular curriculum.
• Verbraucherbildung Consumer education programs including 'Verbraucherchecker' (consumer checker) training where students learn about consumer rights, financial literacy, and media literacy.
• Schulgarten School garden used for environmental and biology education where students learn about plant cultivation and ecological principles.
• Gymnasiale Oberstufe (Abitur Program) Core upper secondary academic program (Sekundarstufe II) preparing students for the Abitur, the university entrance qualification, across 24+ academic subjects.
• Bigband und Projektorchester School musical ensembles consisting of a big band and project orchestra featuring students and teachers performing at school events and concerts.
• Theater-AG und Tanz-AG Student theater and dance groups that perform productions throughout the school year, including annual performances for different grade levels.

Quantifiable outcome

• 76 students received Abitur in 2024
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Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Interact BerlinminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 November 2024Interact Berlin provides native English speaker volunteers who work with students during the annual 'Art in Action' English project week for 7th graders, enhancing language skills through creative workshops.
• Seppeler Holding und Verwaltungs GmbH & Co. KGcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 14 March 2024A 'Kooperation IHK-Schule-Wirtschaft' partnership in collaboration with IHK Ostwestfalen. Seppeler, a family company based in Rietberg, provides career guidance and work experience opportunities for students, while students gain insights into potential career paths and apprenticeships. This is the 262nd such cooperation in Ostwestfalen, with the goal of strengthening connections between schools and local businesses.
• IHK Ostwestfalen zu BielefeldcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 14 March 2024The Chamber of Commerce and Industry facilitates school-business cooperation programs across Ostwestfalen, with 262 partnerships established. They support schools in providing practical career insights and help companies connect with potential future employees.
• Ecosphere OWL e.V.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEcosphere OWL is a sustainability organization that partners with the school for hands-on environmental education. Students participate in projects like the 'Living Forest' initiative, tree planting activities, and visits to the organic farm Hof Ecosphere. The partnership supports the school's BNE (Education for Sustainable Development) goals.
• Collège Arnaut Daniel, Ribérac, FrankreichcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLong-standing French-German school exchange partnership with annual student exchange programs. Students from GNR visit their French partners in Ribérac and participate in cultural activities, school visits, and stay with host families.
• IES El Puerto de Santa María, Cádiz, SpaniencoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerErasmus+ partner school in Spain for international exchange programs focused on environmental topics such as 'Water connects us.' Students participate in reciprocal visits and collaborative projects.
• Istituto comprensivo corso Soleri, Cuneo, ItalienminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerErasmus+ partner school in Italy for planned exchange programs. A mobility for 8 students from grade 8 is planned for March 2025.
• E-Twinning Projektpartner (Griechenland, Türkei, Spanien, Moldavien)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational e-Twinning project 'Let's Play Together' involving traditional games from various European countries, completed between October and April.

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