Gymnasium Philippinum

What Gymnasium Philippinum does

Gymnasium Philippinum Weilburg is a public secondary school (Gymnasium) located in Weilburg, Hesse, Germany, serving approximately 900+ students across grades 5–13. Founded in 1540 as a Latin school and elevated to Gymnasium status in 1764, it is one of the oldest schools in Hessen. The institution is operated by Landkreis Limburg-Weilburg as the school authority (Schulträger) and falls under the educational oversight of Land Hessen. It delivers the standard German Abitur curriculum (university entrance qualification) with three subject areas: linguistic-literary-artistic (FB I), social sciences (FB II), and mathematics-natural sciences-technology (FB III), supported by 80+ faculty members led by Principal Stefan Ketter (Schulleiter) and Deputy Principal Sandra Linn.

The school's core educational infrastructure includes the IServ digital communication platform (used for email, file sharing, and administration with lifetime student accounts), three library facilities (Medien- und Lernzentrum, Oberstufenbibliothek, and Lehr- und Lernmittelbibliothek), dedicated science laboratories, music rooms, and a nearly 52,000 square-meter campus. It holds multiple certifications including MINT-EC membership (since 2005) for STEM excellence, CertiLingua for multilingual competency, Schwerpunkt Musik designation, Cambridge Pretest Centre status (since 2013), DELF Scolaire for French certification, GeoPark school designation, and Fobizz digital education certification (2025–2026). Supplementary offerings include the Philippinum Orchestra, Lego-Robotik AG (participating in First Lego League), Pädagogische Mittagsbetreuung afternoon care, Junior MatheClub, and a student-organized Nachhilfebörse tutoring exchange.

Unlike commercial enterprises, Gymnasium Philippinum is a government state entity funded entirely by public sources (Land Hessen and Landkreis Limburg-Weilburg), with no tuition charged. Operations are sustained through public education budgets and supplemented by multiple support associations including alumni network Wilinaburgia, Gymnasialschulverein, Konzertverein Philippinum, and the Nassauischer Zentralstudienfonds foundation (established 1817, providing scholarships up to €1,000 per semester). International engagement is conducted through Erasmus+ KA2 partnerships with schools in Finland, Poland, and other European countries.

Name

Gymnasium Philippinum

Legal name

Gymnasium Philippinum

Website

https://philippinum-weilburg.de

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Public German Gymnasium in Weilburg, Hesse, providing secondary education (grades 5–13) and Abitur preparation to approximately 900+ students with MINT-EC STEM, bilingual, and music specialization programs, publicly funded by Landkreis Limburg-Weilburg.

Ownership category

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Product category

Secondary Education (Gymnasium)

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

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Classical Education K–12 Schools (EDAJABAF)

Keywords

• Secondary education services
• Gymnasium school programs
• Abitur preparation
• MINT STEM education
• Bilingual secondary schooling

Headquarters

HQ city

Weilburg

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Public Education Funding: Funded by public sources - the Land Hessen (state of Hesse) and Landkreis Limbburg-Weilburg (local district). As a public gymnasium, no tuition fees are charged.

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Core offering

Gymnasium Philippinum Weilburg is a public secondary school (Gymnasium) providing tuition-free education for grades 5–13, leading to the Abitur (university entrance qualification). It delivers a structured academic curriculum across linguistic-literary-artistic, social sciences, and STEM subject areas, complemented by specialized tracks (MINT-EC, bilingual, CertiLingua, music focus) and extracurricular activity groups (robotics, orchestra, debate, sports). The school is supported by digital infrastructure (IServ), three libraries, a cafeteria, peer tutoring, and several school support associations.

Product overview

Gymnasium Philippinum Weilburg is a secondary school (Gymnasium) offering comprehensive educational services across grades 5-13. The institution provides a structured academic program organized into three subject areas: linguistic-literary-artistic (FB I), social sciences (FB II), and mathematics-natural sciences-technology (FB III). Core educational offerings include specialized programs like the MINT-EC certified STEM program, bilingual track, and CertiLingua certification. The school operates digital infrastructure through IServ platform and provides supplementary services including libraries, cafeteria, tutoring exchange, and diverse activity groups (AGs) spanning robotics, music, sports, languages, and sciences. Support is reinforced through multiple associations including alumni network Wilinaburgia and Nassauischer Zentralstudienfonds scholarships.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Gymnasium Secondary Education Program (Grades 5-13) Tuition-free public secondary education program for grades 5–13, organized into three subject areas (linguistic-literary-artistic, social sciences, and mathematics-natural sciences-technology), culminating in the Abitur (German university entrance qualification). Targeted at students aged approximately 10–19 in the Landkreis Limburg-Weilburg region.
• MINT-EC STEM Excellence Program Certified STEM excellence program covering mathematics, informatics, natural sciences, and technology, giving students access to competitions, specialized events, and MINT-EC network resources. Targeted at STEM-oriented secondary students.
• Bilingual Track with CertiLingua Certification Bilingual secondary education track leading to the CertiLingua European certificate for multilingual competence, recognizing excellence in foreign language learning and international orientation. Targeted at students seeking enhanced foreign language and intercultural education.
• Schwerpunkt Musik (Music Specialization Program) Official Hessian state-recognized music specialization program with enhanced music curriculum, including the Philippinum Orchestra (founded 2004), choir, and music-focused academic offerings. Targeted at musically inclined students.
• Cambridge CAE Preparation Course Preparation course for the Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English (C1 level) conducted by a Cambridge Pretest Centre, free participation with optional external examination. Targeted at students pursuing internationally recognized English language certification.
• Lego-Robotik-AG (Robotics Activity Group) Robotics activity group where students in grades 5+ construct and program robots using LEGO Education SPIKE Prime kits, with participation opportunities in the First Lego League competition. Targeted at students interested in STEM and robotics.
• Erasmus+ International Exchange Program European school partnership program supporting student exchanges and international collaborative projects with partner schools in Finland, Poland, and other European countries. Targeted at students seeking intercultural learning experiences.
• Pädagogische Mittagsbetreuung (Afternoon Care Program) Free afternoon care program for grades 5–7 offering diverse activity groups in sports, art, music, and sciences, plus homework supervision. Targeted at students of lower secondary grades needing after-school care.
• Nachhilfebörse (Peer Tutoring Exchange) Student-organized peer tutoring program that connects students seeking academic help with those offering tutoring, facilitated through the IServ platform. Targeted at students needing supplemental academic support.
• School Libraries (Medien- und Lernzentrum, Oberstufenbibliothek, LuL) Three on-campus library facilities — the Medien- und Lernzentrum (MLZ), Oberstufenbibliothek (upper school library), and Lehr- und Lernmittelbibliothek (teaching materials library) — providing physical and digital resources for student learning. Targeted at all enrolled students and faculty.
• Philippinum Orchestra School orchestra founded in 2004 that performs at school events and competitions, with annual rehearsal trips and a repertoire including film music and classical works. Targeted at musically inclined students.
• Junior MatheClub Mathematics enrichment program for grades 3–6 run by Mathematik-Zentrum Wetzlar e.V., offering problem-solving activities through school-year sessions. Targeted at gifted early-stage mathematics students in the region.
• Schulmensa (School Cafeteria) Privately operated school cafeteria offering hot and cold beverages, sandwiches, pastries, fruit, yogurt, and two daily meals including vegetarian options, open Monday to Friday 08:30–14:30. Targeted at students and staff during the school day.

Quantifiable outcome

• Students achieve Abitur (university entrance qualification) upon completion
• +1 more outcomes

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Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Integration9 records

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Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Landkreis Limburg-WeilburgcoreOthersSchool sponsor (Schulträger) - the local district government is responsible for the school's operation and funding as a public institution.
• WilinaburgiaminorOthersAlumni association of former students that supports the school's educational work and maintains connections among former students. Provides financial support for school projects.
• Gymnasialschulverein (GSV Weilburg)minorOthersSchool support association that promotes school interests and provides funding for educational initiatives and activities.
• Konzertverein PhilippinumminorOthersConcert association that supports the school's music program, including the Philippinum Orchestra and choir, documenting performances and supporting music education.
• Nassauischer Zentralstudienfonds (NZF)minorOthersFoundation established in 1817 by Duke Wilhelm von Nassau to support education in the former Duchy of Nassau. Provides scholarships of up to €1,000 per semester for former students.
• Erasmus+ Partner SchoolsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEuropean schools participating in Erasmus+ KA2 projects, including etwinning collaborations for international project work and student exchanges. GPW has conducted projects with schools in Finland, Poland, and other European countries.
• MINT-EC Excellence NetworkcoreOthersNational network of excellence schools for mathematics, informatics, natural sciences, and technology. Member since 2005, providing access to competitions, events, and specialized programs.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Goethe-Gymnasium Frankfurt am Main: A long-established public Hessian Gymnasium with broad specializations and extracurricular depth. Comparable in operating model (public Gymnasium in Hesse) and breadth of academic and cultural offerings.
• Helmholtz-Gymnasium Heidelberg: A public MINT-EC-certified Gymnasium in Baden-Württemberg with strong STEM, international, and music programs. Highly comparable as a German public secondary school pursuing the same excellence-network, bilingual, and specialization strategy as GPW.
• Liebigschule Gießen: A public Hessian Gymnasium and MINT-EC member with strong science focus. Direct peer as another state-funded Hessian Gymnasium pursuing MINT excellence and comparable program differentiation.
• Max-Planck-Gymnasium Göttingen: A public STEM-focused Gymnasium with strong natural sciences and competition participation. Comparable as a German public Gymnasium leveraging science specialization and similar MINT-EC-style positioning.
• Schillerschule Hannover: A large public MINT-EC-certified Gymnasium in Lower Saxony with international partnerships and STEM emphasis. Comparable in MINT-EC membership, international orientation, and size profile.
• Lessing-Gymnasium Frankfurt am Main: A public Hessian Gymnasium with classical-humanistic tradition including Latin and modern languages. Comparable in classical language heritage, Hessian public-school context, and humanities depth that mirrors GPW's Lateinschule origins.
• Otto-Hahn-Gymnasium Bensberg: A public MINT-EC-certified Gymnasium near Cologne with STEM focus and international programs. Comparable in pursuing the same excellence-network and science-track differentiation strategy.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance10 records

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