Reismann Gymnasium

What Reismann Gymnasium does

Reismann Gymnasium is a publicly funded secondary school (Gymnasium) located in Paderborn, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, and operated under the supervision of Schulamt Kreis Paderborn. Founded in 1888, it serves pupils across grades 5 through 13 (the full Gymnasium trajectory up to Abitur) and operates without tuition, deriving its operating budget from state and district education funding. The school's core 'product' is a state-regulated academic curriculum, delivered through an iPad-based learning environment, and differentiated by two state-recognized specializations: designation as an NRW Sportschule (sports school) and a Kunstklasse (arts class) track. Supporting infrastructure includes partnerships with the Heinz Nixdorf Forum (HNF), the DLR School Lab, the FHDW (Fachhochschule der Wirtschaft), and the Erasmus+ mobility programme, which together expand the curricular surface beyond in-school delivery. Governance is led by Principal Siegfried Rojahn, Deputy Principal Jost Biermann, and a Digitalization Coordinator (Anna Berg); external validation includes the UGO-Schulpreis (2022), the fobizz-Siegel (2023/2024), the Ehrenamtspreis (2026), and the 'Schule ohne Rassismus – Schule mit Courage' designation (2019/2020). Because the entity is a public service institution rather than a commercial enterprise, the revenue analog to analyze is its annual state-funded operating budget, and the relevant 'customers' are enrolled pupils and their families within the regulatory catchment area.

Name

Reismann Gymnasium

Legal name

Reismann Gymnasium Paderborn

Website

https://reismann.lspb.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1888

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Reismann Gymnasium is a publicly funded German Gymnasium in Paderborn, NRW, serving grades 5-13 with NRW Sportschule and Kunstklasse specializations, an iPad-based learning environment, and external partnerships including Erasmus+, HNF, DLR School Lab, and FHDW.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Paderborn

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

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Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Public Education Funding: As a public school in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, Reismann Gymnasium is funded entirely by government educational budgets. No tuition fees are charged. The school receives funding from the municipality of Paderborn and the state of NRW for educational operations.

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Core offering

Reismann-Gymnasium Paderborn is a public secondary school providing Gymnasium education from grade 5 through grade 13 (Abitur) in Paderborn, North Rhine-Westphalia. The school delivers the standard German Gymnasium curriculum across Erprobungsstufe, Mittelstufe, and Oberstufe, augmented by specialized programs in elite sports (NRW-Sportschule) and visual arts (Kunstklasse), full-day care (Ganztag), career orientation (Berufsorientierung), peer digital literacy (Medienscouts), and European student exchanges (Erasmus+). Services are delivered on campus at Reismannweg 2, free of tuition, under supervision of the Schulamt Kreis Paderborn.

Product overview

Reismann-Gymnasium Paderborn is a traditional German secondary school offering comprehensive general education across three stages (Erprobungsstufe, Mittelstufe, Oberstufe). The school operates specialized programs including the NRW-Sportschule (designated sports school), Kunstklasse (art specialization), and international exchange via Erasmus+. Extended services include full-day care (Ganztag), after-school supervision (Übermittagsbetreuung), career guidance (Berufsorientierung), and student-led programs like Medienscouts for digital literacy. The school emphasizes both academic excellence and extracurricular development through approximately 59 video-based sports challenges, cultural programs, and community initiatives supported by the Förderverein parent association.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Kunstklasse: Art class special program offered at the school
• NRW Sportschule
• Sportklasse

Products and services

• Reismann-Gymnasium Paderborn Educational Services Core Gymnasium educational program covering Erprobungsstufe (grades 5-6), Mittelstufe (grades 7-10), and Oberstufe (grades 11-13), leading to the Abitur and preparing students for university admission. Targeted at secondary school-aged children and families in the Paderborn region.
• NRW-Sportschule (NRW Sports School) / Sportklasse Official NRW elite sports school designation integrating elite youth sports training (including basketball and volleyball) with full academic instruction. Includes the Sportklasse special class and targeted sports support. Aimed at elite youth athletes in the Paderborn region.
• Kunstklasse (Art Class) Specialized art education program featuring the 'Bild des Monats' (Picture of the Month) initiative, art exhibitions, vernissages, and creative workshops including a Kunst-AG led by an in-house artist. For students with strong visual arts interest within the Gymnasium population.
• Ganztag / Übermittagsbetreuung (Full-Day and After-School Care) Full-day supervision program with lunch service (Mensaessen), supervised study periods, and extracurricular activities; includes themed spaces such as the art-decorated 'Arena'. Aimed at families needing daytime and after-school care for their Gymnasium students.
• Berufsorientierung (Career Guidance) Career orientation program including partnerships with FHDW Paderborn (allowing students to take university courses and earn transferable credits), internship placements, and broader professional development support. For upper-year Gymnasium students preparing for university and career entry.
• Medienscouts (Media Scouts) Peer education program where students learn and teach internet safety, digital literacy, and responsible technology use to fellow students across the school.
• Erasmus+ Program European Union exchange and international collaboration program enabling student mobility and cross-cultural educational experiences within the Gymnasium student body.

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Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Heinz Nixdorf MuseumsForum (HNF)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 20 May 2021Comprehensive cooperation agreement signed between Reismann Gymnasium and HNF for intensive collaboration as an 'außerschulischer Lernort' (external learning venue). Goals include developing information and cultural competencies, promoting MINT (STEM) interest, and cultural-historical education. All year levels will participate in student laboratory courses and museum educational workshops. School receives 20 permanent free entry tickets for students, parents, and teachers.
• DLR_school_lab der TU DortmundcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 May 2021Partnership allowing top-performing students from the Einführungsphase (EF) to visit the DLR (German Aerospace Center) student laboratory at TU Dortmund University. Students participate in interesting experiments and receive awards for exceptional MINT achievements. The Förderverein (parent association) sponsors this program including the excursion and pocket money for students.
• Deutsch-Französische Gesellschaft PaderbornminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnual French reading competition (Vorlesewettbewerb) for students from all Paderborn schools. Students from Reismann regularly participate. Competition includes rounds with French texts, jury evaluation including native French speakers from Le Mans, and award ceremony with certificates and small gifts.
• Verein der ehemaligen ReismännercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAlumni association of former Reismann students that supports current students through various activities including organizing French reading competitions for grade 7, English reading competitions, and providing scholarships and prizes to outstanding students.
• Fachhochschule der Wirtschaft Paderborn (FHDW)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUniversity partnership allowing Reismann students to take university courses during school years and earn credits. Student Lisa Marie Fischer completed 'Business English' module with notable success, with credits transferable to future university studies.
• Fanprojekt PaderbornminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration for project days on identity and exclusion topics. Joint project 'Einer von 80 Millionen' dealing with personal identity, societal belonging, and discrimination issues as part of the 'Schule ohne Rassismus' initiative.
• Lektora VerlagminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPublishing house partnership for poetry slam workshop during project days. Publisher Karsten Strack and team lead creative writing sessions under themes like 'Vielfalt' (diversity).
• Förderverein des Reismann-GymnasiumscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerParent support association that sponsors student activities, awards prizes for academic and athletic achievements, funds MINT competitions and excursions, and supports students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds. Organized award ceremonies for Mathematics Olympiade, DLR_school_lab visits, and sports achievements.
• Erasmus+ / ERASMUS ProgrammecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEuropean Union exchange program enabling international school partnerships and student exchanges. Reismann participates in Erasmus+ program for European educational cooperation and mobility.
• Bundeskoordination Schule ohne RassismuscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational coordination for the 'School without Racism' network. Reismann committed to the network in 2019/2020 with over 70% of school community signing. Network includes approximately 3600 schools in Germany committed to fighting racism, antisemitism, sexism, and discrimination.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Schule Schloss Salem: One of Germany's most prominent elite private boarding schools with strong sports and academic programs. Aspirational comparable for Reismann's elite positioning, though operates under a private, tuition-based model.

Direct peers

• Sportgymnasium Schwerin: One of Germany's prominent state-designated sports schools (Eliteschule des Sports) combining elite sports training with Abitur preparation. Direct functional peer in the German sports school system.
• Helmholtz-Gymnasium Heidelberg: Designated Eliteschule des Sports in Germany with comparable sports-academic integration. Represents a direct peer in the national Eliteschule network with similar specialization in elite athlete support and digital education.
• Georg-Büchner-Gymnasium Düsseldorf: NRW Gymnasium with Eliteschule des Sports designation. Peer in the same state-wide elite sports school network with comparable curriculum and sports programs targeting elite young athletes.
• Hansa-Gymnasium Köln: NRW-based Gymnasium also designated as Eliteschule des Sports, offering comparable integration of elite sports training with academic education in the same federal state as Reismann.

Regional players

• Schiller-Gymnasium Paderborn: Public Gymnasium in Paderborn offering similar secondary education across grades 5-13. Operates in the same catchment area and competes for the same student base as Reismann Gymnasium.
• Gymnasium Theodorianum Paderborn: One of the oldest public Gymnasiums in Paderborn (founded 1612), offering comparable Abitur-preparatory secondary education in the same city. Direct local competitor for secondary school enrollment from the same catchment area.

Market position

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Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Instagraminstagram.com/reismanngymnasium
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/reismann-gymnasium

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