Gymnasium Johanneum

What Gymnasium Johanneum does

Gymnasium Johanneum, colloquially known as Die Loburg and operating under the combined name Collegium Johanneum, is a Catholic secondary school (Gymnasium) located in Ostbevern, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. The institution is operated under the patronage of the Diocese of Münster (Bistum Münster) and is situated on the grounds of Schloss Loburg (Loburg Castle), which houses both the academic campus and the Internat Schloss Loburg boarding facility. The school delivers comprehensive secondary education from Klasse 5 through the Abitur (German university entrance qualification), structured across three stages: Unterstufe (grades 5-7), Mittelstufe (grades 8-10 with Wahlpflicht subject specialization), and Oberstufe (grades 11-13).

The institution's core technology infrastructure centers on a 1:1 iPad digital learning program with Microsoft account integration, supporting device management, scheduled screen time controls, and both school-purchased and BYOD device models. Specialized educational programs include a MINT (STEM) track featuring the PhänomexX-Labor student laboratory, a bilingual education pathway with partial English-language instruction, the Certi Lingua multilingual certification, the Loburger Akademie talent development program, and international student exchange programs with partner schools in ten countries across four continents.

Gymnasium Johanneum operates primarily as a publicly funded German Gymnasium, with state education budgets covering core instruction. Ancillary revenue streams include boarding school fees from Internat Schloss Loburg (recurring), iPad hardware sales through the school's webshop, and merchandise sales via the LoShop online store operated through Spreadshop. Additional programming includes Loburger Schlosskonzerte (castle concert series), the on-site Schulzoo "Loburger Arche" (school zoo), and various certification programs (Europaschule, Fairtrade Schools, Schule der Zukunft network). Marketing and enrollment occur through the school's website, open-house events (Informationstag, Tag der offenen Tür), and parent network referrals, with formal admission procedures (Aufnahmeverfahren) governing entry into Klasse 5 and the Oberstufe.

Name

Gymnasium Johanneum

Legal name

Gymnasium Johanneum

Website

https://schloss-loburg.de

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Gymnasium Johanneum (Die Loburg) is a Catholic Gymnasium in Ostbevern, Germany, operated under the Diocese of Münster, providing secondary education from Klasse 5 through Abitur alongside the Internat Schloss Loburg boarding facility, with MINT, bilingual, and international exchange programs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Ostbevern

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

Revenue model

1. Boarding School (Internat Schloss Loburg): Revenue from boarding students who live on campus at Schloss Loburg.
2. School Merchandise (LoShop): Online shop selling Loburger school merchandise.
3. iPad Sales through Webshop: Students can purchase iPads through the school's webshop.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Gymnasium Johanneum (colloquially "Die Loburg") is a Catholic secondary school combined with the Internat Schloss Loburg boarding school, providing comprehensive education from Klasse 5 through the Abitur. The school delivers structured academic programs across Unterstufe, Mittelstufe, and Oberstufe, supplemented by a 1:1 iPad digital learning initiative, STEM-focused MINT programming with a dedicated PhänomexX laboratory, a bilingual English-German education track, international exchange programs with partner schools in 10 countries, full-day supervision (Ganztag), talent development (Loburger Akademie), and ancillary services such as a merchandise shop and an on-site castle concert series.

Product overview

Gymnasium Johanneum (colloquially 'Die Loburg') is a Catholic secondary school (Gymnasium) in Ostbevern, Germany, operated by the Diocese of Münster, combined with Internat Schloss Loburg (boarding school). The institution operates a modular educational service model centered on its core secondary school program (Klasse 5–Q2/Abitur) and boarding facilities. Students access specialized programs including a 1:1 iPad initiative integrated with Microsoft services, a comprehensive MINT (STEM) track with dedicated laboratories and competitions, a bilingual education pathway, and international exchange programs spanning 10 countries. Extended services include a full-day program (Ganztag), after-school supervision, talent development through the Loburger Akademie, and enrichment via Certi Lingua certification. The institution also offers ancillary services such as an online merchandise store (LoShop via Spreadshop), school concert programming, and an on-site zoo. The overall offering functions as an integrated educational ecosystem rather than discrete software products.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Gymnasium Johanneum Secondary School (Die Loburg)

Named customers1 record

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

17 partnerships are on record, tiered minor, core and moderate.

• Bischof und KleinminorOthersLocal business partner supporting the school community.
• FriwominorOthersLocal business partner supporting the school community.
• VosskötterminorOthersLocal business partner supporting the school community.
• WinkhausminorOthersLocal business partner supporting the school community.
• avencyminorOthersExternal partner supporting school initiatives.
• VamosminorOthersExternal partner supporting school initiatives.
• NUA (Natur umwelt und Entwicklung)minorOthersPartner for environmental and sustainability education programs.
• Fairtrade SchoolscoreOthersCertification program for schools committed to fair trade principles and education.
• DAKminorOthersHealth insurance partner, part of the 'Bildung und Gesundheit' (Education and Health) program.
• WWU (Westfälische Wilhelms-Universität Münster)moderateOthersUniversity partnership for academic programs and student orientation.
• Unfallkasse NRWminorOthersStatutory accident insurance provider for schools in North Rhine-Westphalia.
• PhänomexXcoreOthersScience education laboratory program for hands-on STEM learning experiences, with dedicated PhänomexX laboratory facility at the school.
• EnactusminorOthersInternational non-profit that connects student leaders with academic mentors and business leaders to create community and economic development projects.
• 1000 Hügel e.V.moderateOthersSocial initiative focused on Rwanda, with students engaging in fundraising and social projects for people in Rwanda.
• International Exchange PartnerscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerExchange programs with partner schools in Argentina, Australia, China, France, India, Canada, Switzerland, Spain, Hungary, and USA for student mobility.
• Diocese of Münster (Bistum Münster)moderateOthersReligious sponsor and oversight body for the Catholic school.
• Schule der ZukunftcoreOthersNetwork program for schools focused on education for sustainable development in North Rhine-Westphalia.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Phorms Education: Network of bilingual private schools across multiple German cities operating broader primary and secondary programs. Relevant as a broader incumbent in the German private K-12 market though it does not run a castle-based boarding school.

Direct peers

• Schule Schloss Salem: One of Germany's most prominent private boarding schools, combining secondary academics with residential life on a castle campus. Closely comparable to Gymnasium Johanneum in offering a Gymnasium-level education integrated with boarding and international programming.
• Landesschule Pforta: State-run elite boarding school in Saxony-Anhalt with centuries of heritage, offering Abitur-track secondary education. Comparable as a heritage boarding Gymnasium with residential life and a focus on academic excellence.
• Stiftung Louisenlund: Private boarding school in Schleswig-Holstein with secondary education through Abitur and international student body. Comparable in combining residential and academic programs with a strong international orientation.
• Internat Schloss Neubeuern: Bavarian boarding school on a castle estate offering secondary education with a strong emphasis on community and international exchange. Similar castle-based residential model and Gymnasium-level curriculum make it a direct comparability match.
• Canisius-Kolleg Berlin: Jesuit-run Catholic Gymnasium in Berlin offering secondary education through Abitur. Comparable on Catholic sponsorship and Gymnasium-level academic delivery, though without the integrated boarding component.
• Kolleg St. Blasien: Catholic boarding school in the Black Forest operated by the Jesuit order, offering secondary education through Abitur with international focus. Directly comparable on Catholic sponsorship, residential model, and Gymnasium-level academic program.
• Birklehof Internatsschule: Private coeducational boarding school in the Black Forest offering secondary education through Abitur with a holistic residential program. Comparable to Loburg in structure (boarding + day school) and target market (German families seeking full-time schooling).

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/gymnasium-johanneum

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Frequently asked questions about Gymnasium Johanneum