Rhein-Gymnasium

What Rhein-Gymnasium does

Rhein-Gymnasium Köln is a public secondary school (Gymnasium) in Cologne-Mülheim, Germany, operated by the City of Cologne (Stadt Köln) and founded in 1830 as the oldest continuing secondary school on the right bank of the Rhine. It serves students across grades 5–13 under the G9 (nine-year Gymnasium) curriculum, preparing them for the Abitur university entrance qualification, and has operated a bound full-day programme (gebundener Ganztag) since 2009.

The school's service portfolio spans core academic instruction (German, mathematics, sciences, languages including English, French, Latin, and Italian), MINT (STEM) programming supported by the MINTfreundliche Schule certification, a comprehensive 1:1 iPad-based digital learning programme (Medienkonzept), talent development (i*qube, i*qube junior, student university), career and study orientation (StuBO with the Bundesagentur für Arbeit), student support services (school social work, learning coaching, inclusion, conflict mediation), and a wide extracurricular layer including a student rowing club (since 1923), a parent-student café (R(h)ein-Café), a Musikschule, and student-run enterprises. International exchanges are run with Collège Jules Ferry (Beaune, France) and Italian partner schools in Prato and Catania. The technology stack combines Moodle LMS, Schulmanager for administration, Microsoft Teams for staff communication, Padlet for career resources, MensaMax for cafeteria ordering, and Astra smart lockers.

The business model is non-commercial: the institution is funded through the municipal education budget of the City of Cologne, with admissions routed through the public school enrolment system. The Förderverein (support association, est. 1964) collects a minimum membership contribution of €2.00 per month, and JugZ gGmbH operates after-school care requiring a separate parental contribution; neither constitutes material commercial revenue. Operational partnerships with the Bundesagentur für Arbeit, TH Köln, Talentscouting NRW, and the City of Cologne's Amt für Schulentwicklung supply staffing and programming capacity, while Volksbank Köln Bonn acts as a financial sponsor for facilities such as the i*lounge self-directed learning centre opened in 2020.

Name

Rhein-Gymnasium

Legal name

Rhein-Gymnasium Köln

Website

https://rhein-gymnasium-koeln.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1830

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Rhein-Gymnasium Köln is a public secondary school (Gymnasium) in Cologne-Mülheim, Germany, operated by the City of Cologne since 1830. It delivers G9 curriculum education from grades 5–13, including STEM, full-day care, career guidance, and international exchanges, funded through municipal budgets.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Secondary Education (Public Gymnasium)

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Classical Education K–12 Schools (EDAJABAF)

Keywords

• Secondary education
• Gymnasium academic programs
• STEM education programs
• Full-day schooling
• Career orientation services

Headquarters

HQ city

Köln-Mülheim

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

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Rhein-Gymnasium is a public secondary school (Gymnasium) in Cologne-Mülheim delivering university-preparatory education from grades 5 through 13, leading to the Abitur. It offers a bound full-day program (Gebundener Ganztag), a MINT-certified STEM focus, talent development, international student exchanges, career and study orientation (StuBO), and a range of extracurricular services including a rowing club, music school, and student companies. The school is operated by the City of Cologne and funded primarily through the municipal education budget.

Product overview

Rhein-Gymnasium is a public secondary school (Gymnasium) in Cologne-Mülheim, Germany, founded in 1830, operating as a 'gebundene Ganztagsschule' (full-day school) since 2009. The school offers a comprehensive educational portfolio spanning grades 5-13, including core academic instruction, specialized programs (MINT/STEM focus), full-day childcare via JugZ partnership, music education, talent development (i*qube), career guidance services, international exchanges (France, Italy, England), and student enterprises. Key platforms include Schulmanager for administration, Moodle for learning management, and Microsoft Teams for communications. The school emphasizes self-regulated learning, digital literacy (1:1 iPad program), and provides extensive student support through counseling networks and after-school activities including rowing, student café, and music school programs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Förderverein des Rhein-Gymnasiums: Supporting association established in 1964 that provides financial support for school purchases and project implementations.
• Schülerruderverein am Rhein-Gymnasium
• R(h)ein-Café

Products and services

• Full-Day Program (Gebundener Ganztag) Bound full-day program covering morning lessons and supervised afternoon activities for students at Rhein-Gymnasium; designed to combine academic instruction with extracurricular enrichment.
• Secondary School Education (Gymnasium, Grades 5–13) University-preparatory secondary education from grade 5 through the Abitur (grade 13), including Erprobungsstufe, Mittelstufe and Oberstufe, for students in Cologne-Mülheim.
• MINT/STEM Program STEM-focused academic program certified as MINTfreundliche Schule, with a dedicated MINT coordinator supporting STEM instruction and enrichment.
• JugZ After-School Care After-school care service offered in cooperation with the local youth center, providing supervised care and activities for students enrolled in the full-day program.
• Schülerruderverein (Student Rowing Club) Student-led rowing club offering rowing training and competitions for Rhein-Gymnasium students, with a history dating back to 1923.
• Music School (Kooperation mit Musikschule) Cooperation with the Cologne Music School to provide instrumental and ensemble lessons to students during the school day.
• Talent Development Program (Begabtenförderung) Structured program for gifted students, providing enrichment activities, competitions, and individualized learning pathways coordinated by dedicated talent development coordinators.
• International Exchange Programs Student exchange programs with partner schools in Beaune (France), Italy, and England, providing cultural and language immersion for students.
• Career Guidance (Studien- und Berufsorientierung / StuBO) Career and study orientation program (StuBO) providing students with structured support for university and vocational training decisions, including Potenzialanalyse, Praktika, and Beratung.
• Förderverein Rhein-Gymnasium (Support Association Membership) Voluntary membership in the Förderverein, the school's support association, with a minimum contribution of €2 per month, funding extras beyond the municipal budget.
• R(h)ein-Café (Student-Run Café) Student-run café operating as part of the school's Schülerfirmen (student companies) program, providing practical business experience and refreshments for the school community.
• 1:1 iPad Digital Learning Program 1:1 iPad program for upper school students, providing personal iPads for digital learning supported by the school's Medienkonzept and digital tool stack (Schulmanager, Moodle, Teams).
• i*lounge (Self-Regulated Learning Center) Self-regulated learning center (i*lounge) providing students with a dedicated space for independent, self-paced learning and project work.
• Inclusion Support Services School-wide inclusion services for students with special educational needs, coordinated by a dedicated inclusion officer and supported by the school's social work and counseling network.
• School Social Work (Schulsozialarbeit) School-based social work service staffed by qualified social workers, providing counseling, crisis intervention, and family liaison for students.

Quantifiable outcome

• Full-day program operating since 2009
• +1 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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App detail

Integration7 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• JugZ gGmbH (Jugendzentren Köln)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2009Main cooperation partner for full-day education (Ganztag) since 2009. JugZ staff manages AG programs, lunch breaks, and afternoon supervision. Team includes educational professionals, music instructors, support staff, and students.
• Bistro-LüstrominorOthersExternal catering service providing daily freshly cooked warm meals, optional appetizers and desserts, and breakfast packages during lunch breaks.
• Collège Jules Ferry, Beaune (Frankreich)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLong-standing exchange partnership with French secondary school. Annual student exchanges for grades 7-9 French language students. Includes home stays and joint cultural activities.
• Genoveva-Gymnasium und Hölderlin-GymnasiumcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCooperation schools for upper secondary (Oberstufe) to share advanced course offerings (Leistungskurse and Grundkurse). Coordinates course blocking and subject combinations.
• Volksbank Köln BonnminorOthersMajor financial supporter for renovation of the i*lounge, a modern self-directed learning and talent development center.
• Stadt Köln, Amt für SchulentwicklungcoreOthersMunicipal education authority providing school social work staffing and oversight since October 2019.
• Bundesagentur für ArbeitcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFederal Employment Agency provides career counseling support through StuBO program, including career orientation testing (Check-U) and informational events.
• TH-Köln (Technische Hochschule Köln)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCooperation for career orientation, including practice phases and university insights for upper secondary students.
• Talentscouting NRWminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerState talent scouting program supporting career orientation for upper secondary students.
• MINT Zukunft schaffen / KultusministerkonferenzcoreOthersNational initiative under KMK patronage recognizing schools with strong STEM (MINT) profiles. Rhein-Gymnasium holds MINTfreundliche Schule certification.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Others

• Bundesagentur für Arbeit: Federal Employment Agency provides career counseling through the StuBO program and Check-U assessment for students. Functions as a service provider enabling Rhein-Gymnasium's career orientation offering, not a comparable entity.
• Technische Hochschule Köln (TH Köln): Partner institution of the City of Cologne region for higher education and career orientation. Listed as a cooperation partner for practice phases and university insights for upper secondary students - a feeder university rather than a competitor.

Direct peers

• Hölderlin-Gymnasium Köln: Public Cologne Gymnasium and direct Oberstufe cooperation partner for Leistungskurs/Grundkurs coordination. Comparable size, public funding model, and student demographic in the Cologne city enrollment system.
• Maternus-Gymnasium Köln: Public Cologne Gymnasium serving the same Abitur-track student market. Comparable public funding model, classical curriculum, and extracurricular offerings including music and international programs.
• Schiller-Gymnasium Köln: Public Cologne Gymnasium with comparable humanities-classical curriculum and full-day program structure. Direct competitor for families choosing an academic secondary school in Cologne.
• Lessing-Gymnasium Köln: Well-known public Cologne Gymnasium serving the same metropolitan student pool. Comparable academic profile, classical Gymnasium curriculum, and competition for primary school referrals in the Cologne catchment.
• Apostelgymnasium Köln: Public Cologne Gymnasium offering comparable secondary education leading to Abitur. Competes within the same municipal enrollment system and serves students from neighboring Cologne districts to Mülheim.
• Genoveva-Gymnasium Köln: Public Cologne Gymnasium explicitly listed as a cooperation partner for upper secondary (Oberstufe) course sharing. Operates the same G9 curriculum, serves the same Cologne student market, and competes for the same primary-school graduating cohort.
• Dreilinden-Gymnasium Köln: Public Cologne Gymnasium with comparable size and academic profile. Competes for the same primary-school referral cohort and offers similar G9 path to Abitur.

Regional players

• Collège Jules Ferry, Beaune: Direct international exchange partner in Beaune, France, hosting annual student exchanges for grades 7-9 French-language students. Operates a structurally similar secondary school model (collège) but under the French education system in a different country.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/rhein-gymnasium

Compliance2 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles16 records

Funding overview

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