What Stiftung Schulheim Chur does

Stiftung Schulheim Chur is a Swiss nonprofit foundation (Stiftung) operating as the officially commissioned Sonderpädagogik competence center for the Canton of Graubünden, headquartered at Masanserstrasse 205, Chur. The institution delivers special education and therapeutic care to approximately 250 children and youth with physical, intellectual, sensory, and developmental disabilities (including autism spectrum disorder), supported by roughly 310 staff across separative and integrative programs, three therapy disciplines (Logopädie, Ergotherapie, Physiotherapie), and residential services. Its service portfolio spans Integrative Sonderschulung delivered in mainstream schools across the Chur/Felsberg/Lenzerheide, Bündner Rheintal, Prättigau, and Schanfigg catchment area; Separative Sonderschulung via the Tagessonderschule day school running kindergarten through Berufsintegrationsklassen (BIK); a Wocheninternat with up to 20 weekly boarding places; weekend and holiday relief stays; Hort after-school care (capped at CHF 10/day); the BIKERIA Café social enterprise; and free family Beratung. The underlying technology stack is non-proprietary, consisting of a Wordpress website (08EINS AG) and WhatsApp parent groups — the core "platform" is the integrated human-service delivery model on the Chur campus.

The business model is a multi-source public-funding construct rather than a commercial revenue engine. Primary funding flows from a recurring service agreement with the Canton of Graubünden, supplemented by parent contributions (set per canton guidelines, e.g., Hort capped at CHF 10/day), Swiss IV disability insurance via Hilflosenentschädigung, cost-covering Beratung fees for external parties, and tax-deductible donations (in Canton Graubünden) for projects outside regular funding. Go-to-market is referral-driven: families access the institution via canton routing, direct inquiries, and word-of-mouth, with no sales or marketing organization. The institution is governed by a Stiftungsrat chaired by Dr. sc. techn. Reto Loepfe, with Kathrin Thuli-Gartmann as vice-president, and led operationally by Geschäftsleiter Reto Giger. There are no external investors, PE backers, or parent-company ownership; the entity is a foundation under Swiss law with no funding rounds, subsidiaries, or M&A activity disclosed. Recent operational moves include a 2025 internship program launch, BIKERIA café operations, and continued Stellen expansion, indicating a stable, service-line-extending growth posture within a fixed cantonal mandate.

Name

Stiftung Schulheim Chur

Legal name

Stiftung Schulheim Chur

Website

https://schulheim-chur.ch

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Stiftung Schulheim Chur is a nonprofit foundation operating the Canton of Graubünden's commissioned competence center for special education, serving ~250 children and youth with disabilities through integrated separative schooling, integrative school support, therapy, weekly boarding, and family-relief services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Special Education Services

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (61111), Educational Support Services (61171), Child and Youth Services (624110), Child Care Services (62441)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Family-School Collaboration & Inclusion Planning Support (EDAKABAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Family Advocacy, Parent Training & Support Services (EDAJAKAK), Inclusive / Special-Needs Childcare Centers (EDACAAAH), Inclusive / Special-Needs Supported Before/After Care (Early Years) (EDACAHAL), Special Needs After-School Care & Homework Support (HSAAAHAI), Transition & School-Readiness Support for Special Needs Children (HSAAAIAO), Parenting Education for Special Needs & Developmental Differences (EDACALAK)

Keywords

• Special education services
• Integrative special education
• Therapeutic support programs
• Vocational integration training
• Residential care services

Headquarters

HQ city

Chur

HQ country

Switzerland

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Government Canton Funding: Primary funding from the Canton of Graubünden through service agreements for operating the competence center for special education
2. Parent Contributions: Parents pay contributions for services including boarding and Hort (after-school care) based on canton guidelines
3. IV Disability Insurance: Funding through Hilflosenentschädigung (disability assistance payments) from Swiss disability insurance
4. Donations: Donations from private donors support projects and acquisitions not covered by regular funding
5. Counseling Services: Free counseling for families of children in the institution; cost-covering rates for external parties

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Stiftung Schulheim Chur is a nonprofit foundation operating the canton-commissioned competence center for special education (Kompetenzzentrum für Sonderpädagogik) in Chur, Switzerland. It provides separative Sonderschulung (full-time day school from kindergarten through Berufsintegrationsklassen BIK) and integrative Sonderschulung (in-school support within regular schools) for children and youth with physical, intellectual, sensory, and developmental disabilities. The offering is rounded out by on-site Logopädie, Ergotherapie, and Physiotherapie, a weekly Wocheninternat boarding program, Hort after-school care, family Beratung, and a parent Elterngruppe.

Product overview

Stiftung Schulheim Chur operates as a competence center for special education (Kompetenzzentrum für Sonderpädagogik) offering an integrated portfolio of educational, therapeutic, and residential services. The core offerings include Integrative Sonderschulung (delivered in regular schools) and Separative Sonderschulung (full-time day school at Chur). The Separative program encompasses Tagessonderschule (kindergarten through BIK vocational classes), Förderraum (promotional space), and Berufsintegrationsklassen BIK. Residential services include Wocheninternat (weekly boarding, up to 20 places) and weekend/holiday care. Therapeutic offerings comprise Logopädie, Ergotherapie, and Physiotherapie. Support services include Beratung (consultation), Elterngruppe (parent networking), Familienbus (accessible transport), Fahrdienst (student transport), Küche (catering), and Hausdienst (facility management). The BIKERIA café serves as a social enterprise providing vocational training.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Integrative Sonderschulung (Integrative Special Education) Heilpädagogik specialist support delivered in collaboration with regular schools in the catchment area (Chur to Felsberg/Lenzerheide, Bündner Rheintal, Prättigau, Schanfigg) for children with intellectual, physical, sensory (hearing/visual), perception, and autism spectrum disabilities in mainstream classrooms.
• Separative Sonderschulung (Separative Special Education) Full-time special education at the Chur day school for children and youth with various disabilities and developmental disorders, from kindergarten (age 4) through vocational integration classes (10th-11th school year). Includes therapeutic support and boarding options.
• Tagessonderschule (Day Special School) Day school program covering all levels from kindergarten through mandatory nine school years to vocational integration classes (BIK). Includes specialized instruction in small groups, textile and technical design (TTG), movement and sports (BS), and economics, work, and household (WAH).
• Förderraum (Promotion Room) Promotional space within the Separative Special Education department focused on developing independence, self-determination, and social competencies through collaborative activities outside regular classroom instruction.
• Wocheninternat (Weekly Boarding) Boarding facility offering up to 20 places for children and youth during school weeks. Children live in small groups, participate in leisure activities, learn daily responsibility, and stay 1-4 nights per week based on need and arrangement.
• Wochenenden und Ferien (Weekend and Holiday Care) Relief stays offered on select weekends per semester and for four weeks during school holidays, providing family support and continuous care for students.
• Hort (After-school Care) Family-supplementary care before and after school (7:30-8:30, 15:00-18:00, Wednesday 12:00-18:00) for students in the day special school. Requires parental registration with nominal cost participation (maximum CHF 10 per day).
• Berufsintegrationsklassen BIK (Vocational Integration Classes) One to two additional school years after mandatory education preparing students for career choice or transition to adult institutions. Emphasizes practical work, household skills, and competencies such as reliability, independence, responsibility, and teamwork.
• Logopädie (Speech Therapy) Pedagogical-therapeutic measure addressing speech, speech disorders, voice, and swallowing disorders. Includes supported communication (Unterstützte Kommunikation) as an essential component of therapy.
• Ergotherapie (Occupational Therapy) Medically prescribed therapeutic intervention focused on maintaining and promoting maximum independence and functional ability through individual, group, and integrated classroom settings, considering cognitive, emotional, and physical developmental stages.
• Physiotherapie (Physical Therapy) Therapy addressing sensomotor development of children and youth through playful activities. Works on individual basis and integrated in classroom settings, including aids consultation and regular equipment adjustments.
• Beratung (Consultation Services) Free specialized consultation for families of students covering supported communication, autism spectrum disorders, and general special education support. Cost-based rates available for other interested parties.
• Familienbus (Family Bus) Free loan of a wheelchair-accessible vehicle provided by Spitex-Mobile for families lacking suitable transportation. The bus accommodates a wheelchair and five seats; families only cover fuel costs.
• Fahrdienst (Transportation Service) Student transport planning and execution using school buses and taxis. Services children unable to use public transport due to developmental level or remote residence, with trained escorts for safety and boarding assistance.

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• Kinderspitex OstschweizminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides Spitex-Mobile Familienbus (accessible vehicle) for loan to families of children with disabilities. The bus is located on the Schulheim campus in Chur and is available for private use free of charge, with families only paying for fuel.
• External Taxi CompaniesminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorExternal taxi companies collaborate with Schulheim Chur for student transportation services for children who cannot use public transport independently

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles16 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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M&A

Investments

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