Riemenschneider-Gymnasium

What Riemenschneider-Gymnasium does

Riemenschneider-Gymnasium is a public, state-funded Gymnasium (academic secondary school) located in Würzburg, Bavaria, Germany. Named after the medieval sculptor Tilman Riemenschneider, it serves students in the upper-secondary track through the standard Bavarian curriculum leading to the Abitur. The institution offers differentiated program tracks including a tablet class (1:1 device learning), a theater class, STEM-oriented P-Seminars, and a broad foreign-language offering (English, French, Latin, Spanish), supplemented by a France/Bretagne student exchange program.

The school's product surface comprises classroom instruction, project-based learning via P-Seminars (with award-recognized work in AR/3D digitalization at Museum für Franken and applied wine-industry/medical projects), and extracurricular Arbeitsgemeinschaften (Robotics AG, 3D-printing AG, theater). It runs on standard Bavarian Gymnasium digital infrastructure, including a parent portal (Elternportal), and participates in the Informatik-Biber computational-thinking competition. Operational backbone includes an active parent council (Elternbeirat), an alumni and supporters' association ("Freunde des RIG"), and a network of multi-year institutional partnerships.

Its business model is non-commercial: funding flows from the Free State of Bavaria and the City of Würzburg via per-pupil allocations, and tuition is not charged. Revenue mechanics therefore do not apply; instead, value capture is indirect through student outcomes, public recognition (e.g., KuBiKo 2025, P-Seminar awards 2024), and partnerships with THWS, Universität Würzburg / Uniklinik, and Johanniter-Weihnachtstrucker (15 years). No commercial pricing, go-to-market, or customer-acquisition mechanics are present.

Name

Riemenschneider-Gymnasium

Legal name

Riemenschneider-Gymnasium Würzburg

Website

https://riemenschneider-gymnasium.de

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Riemenschneider-Gymnasium is a public, state-funded academic secondary school in Würzburg, Bavaria, serving upper-track students through the Abitur with tablet, theater, STEM, and language programs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Secondary Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Fine Arts Schools (61161)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYEDAJAJAE

Performing Arts Programs (Band, Choir, Orchestra, Theater)

Education/K–12 / Primary & Secondary Education/K–12 Extracurriculars & Athletics (School-Run)

SECONDARYMPAKACAF

Youth & Scholastic Sports Organizations (K–12, AAU, Club Leagues)

Media, Entertainment & Sports/Sports (Leagues, Teams, Events, Venues)/Collegiate & Amateur Sports Organizations (NCAA, Federations, Clubs)

SECONDARYMPAGABAN

Theatre Education, Training & Conservatories

Media, Entertainment & Sports/Live Entertainment & Events (Concerts, Theater, Festivals)/Theater, Broadway & Performing Arts

Keywords

• Secondary education
• Gymnasium curriculum
• Academic tutoring
• STEM education
• School counseling

Headquarters

HQ city

Würzburg

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, Others

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Riemenschneider-Gymnasium is a public Bavarian Gymnasium providing secondary education from grade 5 through the Abitur (university entrance qualification), serving students aged approximately 10–19. The school delivers a state-mandated academic curriculum across languages, STEM subjects, social sciences, arts, music, sports, and religion, complemented by specialized programs including a theater class as a profile subject, tablet classes, P-Seminars and W-Seminars, and extracurricular activities in robotics, 3D printing, music, and theater.

Product overview

Riemenschneider-Gymnasium is a German secondary school (Gymnasium) located in Würzburg, Bavaria, offering a comprehensive educational program from grades 5-12/13. The school provides a diverse portfolio of educational offerings including specialized tablet classes for digital learning, theater classes as a unique profile subject, and extensive P-Seminars and W-Seminars in the upper secondary level. The school emphasizes STEM education (MINT) through robotics and 3D printing electives, participates in science competitions like Jugend forscht and Informatik-Biber, and maintains strong language programs with student exchange opportunities. Digital infrastructure includes a parent portal for enrollment and communication, supplemented by counseling services for academic and career guidance.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Tabletklassen (Tablet Classes) Digital learning classes where students use tablet devices as part of the curriculum, integrating technology into the educational experience for students at the Gymnasium.
• Theaterklasse (Theater Class) A specialized profile subject offering intensive theatrical education and performance opportunities for students, unique among regional Gymnasiums.
• Schulberatung (School Counseling) Comprehensive counseling services covering career guidance (Berufsberatung), school psychology (Schulpsychologin), social work (Schulsozialarbeit), and educational counseling for students and parents.
• Sprachenangebot (Language Offerings) Comprehensive language program covering German, English, French, Latin, and Spanish with student exchange programs and cultural activities.
• MINT-Fächer (STEM Subjects) Comprehensive STEM program covering Mathematics, Biology, Computer Science, Physics, and Chemistry with strong emphasis on competitions and research projects (Jugend forscht, Informatik-Biber).
• Schüleraustausch (Student Exchange Programs) International student exchange partnerships providing cross-cultural learning experiences, including partnerships with schools in Bretagne, France.
• OGS (Offene Ganztagsschule / Open Whole-Day School) Open Whole-Day School program providing supervised afternoon care including homework supervision and additional learning opportunities for enrolled students.

Quantifiable outcome

• Multiple students advance to regional and national competitions in MINT (STEM) subjects annually
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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Feature1 record

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Technische Hochschule Würzburg-Schweinfurt (THWS)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 22 September 2023Formal cooperation agreement between Riemenschneider-Gymnasium and THWS to provide students with insights into university studies and career paths in technical fields. The partnership likely includes campus visits, information sessions, and collaborative programs to prepare students for higher education.
• Universität Würzburg (Uniklinik Würzburg)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration with the University of Würzburg's Medical Center, particularly the Neuroradiology Department, for student excursions and hands-on learning experiences. Students visit for W-Seminar projects and gain exposure to medical technologies such as computed tomography.
• Institut für Didaktik der Chemie (Universität Würzburg)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUniversity chemistry education institute that supported student seminar projects, including mentorship from doctoral student Patrick Gräb under Prof. Dr. Geidel.
• Informatik-Biber WettbewerbminorOthersAnnual participation in the national computer science competition Informatik-Biber, with 116-291 students participating annually. Organized in collaboration with Tobias Fuchs as school coordinator.
• JugendForscht / SchülerExperimentierenminorOthersRegional competition for young researchers in Unterfranken. The school regularly sends 7 teams to participate, hosting the regional event at times. Partnership with regional organizers including Hans-Wilhelm-Renkhoff-Halle Marktheidenfeld.
• Johanniter-WeihnachtstruckerminorOthers15-year partnership with Johanniter (humanitarian organization) for annual Christmas package drive. School has contributed over 250 packages to support people in Albania, Bosnia, Romania, and other regions.
• Weingut Ungemach (Dettelbach)minorOthersFamily vineyard partnership for the P-Seminar 'Weinbau in Unterfranken' allowing students hands-on experience with grape harvesting and winemaking processes.
• Landesanstalt für Weinbau und Gartenbau VeitshöchheimminorOthersState institute providing educational tours and scientific presentations on wine cultivation in Unterfranken for student seminars.
• Va-Q-TecminorOthersNanotechnology company providing speakers about the industry, training opportunities, and practical applications of nanotechnology for student workshops.
• Museum für Franken (Mainfränkisches Museum)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerP-Seminar Informatik collaborated with the museum to create 3D digitalization projects, including AR experiences related to Tilman Riemenschneider as inspiration for student projects.
• Freunde des Riemenschneider-Gymnasiums (Alumni & Supporters Association)coreOthersActive supporter organization that funds prizes for W-Seminar and P-Seminar projects, supports school events, and provides financial assistance for special projects and class trips.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Siebold-Gymnasium Würzburg: Direct local peer and fellow Bavarian state Gymnasium in Würzburg, attracting the same student demographic with similar Abitur preparation and extracurricular breadth. Closely comparable on governance, funding model, and competitive positioning within the city.
• Wirsberg-Gymnasium Würzburg: Bavarian state Gymnasium within Würzburg with overlapping STEM and language offerings, sharing the same admissions framework and competing for the same grade-5 cohort. Most directly comparable on operational scale and program mix.
• Matthias-Grünewald-Gymnasium Würzburg: Another public Gymnasium in Würzburg competing for the same cohort of grade-5 entrants, offering a comparable academic profile (Abitur track) with overlapping extracurricular and STEM offerings. Directly comparable in mission, customer base, and regulatory framework.
• Mozart-Gymnasium Würzburg: Local Würzburg Gymnasium with notable music emphasis, comparable to Riemenschneider's profile subject approach. Directly competes for musically inclined students and families prioritizing arts integration within a Gymnasium setting.
• Deutschhaus-Gymnasium Würzburg: Historic Würzburg Gymnasium with comparable humanities and language strengths, drawing from the same regional primary-school pipeline. Directly comparable on curriculum, funding model, and family demographic.
• Röntgen-Gymnasium Würzburg: Public Würzburg Gymnasium with a strong language and science focus that competes head-to-head with Riemenschneider for academically oriented families. Highly relevant peer given shared catchment and curriculum structure.

Regional players

• Franken-Landschulheim Schloss Gaibach: Internat-affiliated Gymnasium in Lower Franconia serving a broader regional catchment, including the Würzburg area. Comparable academic offering with residential and day-student models; competes with Riemenschneider for families seeking alternative secondary education formats within Bavaria.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

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