Stadtteilschule Wilhelmsburg

What Stadtteilschule Wilhelmsburg does

Stadtteilschule Wilhelmsburg is a public comprehensive school (Stadtteilschule) operated by the Free and Hanseatic City of Hamburg through the Behörde für Schule und Berufsbildung. Located on Europe's largest river island in the Wilhelmsburg district, it serves approximately 1,250 students from Vorschule (preschool) through Grade 10, with a cooperative Gymnasiale Oberstufe (upper secondary) operated jointly with neighboring schools at Stübenhofer Weg. Approximately 185 teachers and staff deliver an all-day (Ganztagsschule) multiprofessional model.

The school's core educational differentiator is a continuous maritime-themed and STEM-focused (MINT) learning pathway that runs from primary school profile "Maritime Welten" through the Oberstufe profile "Maritime Räume entdecken und erforschen." The Maritime Zentrum Elbinseln (MZE), housed in a 2020-opened purpose-built facility at Perlstieg, includes specialized research labs, the ScienceCafé event series, a MakerSpace equipped with 3D printers, a CNC plotter, soldering stations and programming laptops, and the floating classroom "Fried" moored at Spreehafen. Supporting digital learning platforms (Antolin, Onilo, Mathe-Pirat, Leseludi, Schreibsusi) and the IServ school management system are integrated school-wide.

The institution is entirely publicly funded by the city of Hamburg, charging no tuition. The only revenue-generating add-on is a peer-tutoring program (Chancenwerk e.V. Lernkaskade) priced at EUR 20 per month for two weekly 90-minute sessions, with subsidies available through the Bildungs- und Teilhabepaket. Project-level co-funding comes from foundations including NORDMETALL-Stiftung, Joachim Herz Stiftung, BürgerStiftung Hamburg, Deutsche Kinder Hilfswerk (EUR 10,000 MakerSpace donation), and the Deutsch-Tschechischer Zukunftsfonds. Distribution is via the standard Hamburg public school admission process with catchment-area priority for Wilhelmsburg residents and program-based access for applicants citywide.

Name

Stadtteilschule Wilhelmsburg

Legal name

Freie und Hansestadt Hamburg, Behörde für Schule und Berufsbildung, Stadtteilschule Wilhelmsburg

Website

https://stadtteilschule-wilhelmsburg.de

Company type

Public

Founded year

2016

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Public state comprehensive school in Hamburg-Wilhelmsburg serving ~1,250 students from preschool through Abitur, distinguished by its continuous maritime and STEM (MINT) educational pathway, the Maritime Zentrum Elbinseln research center, and its role in Hamburg's six-school MINT excellence network.

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Product category

Public K-12 Education

NAICS

All Other Schools and Instruction (61169), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Outdoor & Wilderness Education Schools (Field-Based Learning) (THAAAOAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Educational Cruises & Shipboard Learning Programs (THAKAGAM), Field Schools & Experiential Academic Programs (Archaeology, Ecology, etc.) (EDAIAIAG)

Keywords

• Public education services
• STEM school programs
• Maritime education
• All-day schooling
• Vocational preparation

Headquarters

HQ city

Hamburg

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. State Funding (Freie und Hansestadt Hamburg): As a public state school (Staatliche Schule) operated by the Behörde für Schule und Berufsbildung (BSB) Hamburg, the school is entirely publicly funded. No tuition is charged. Operating costs, teacher salaries, and facility maintenance are covered by the city of Hamburg through the Schulbehörde. Special project funding is occasionally secured from foundations (e.g., 2000 EUR MINT-School certification grant, NORDMETALL-Stiftung and Joachim Herz Stiftung support for MINT programs).
2. Chancenwerk e.V. Lernförderung Membership Fees: Chancenwerk e.V. provides tutoring support at the school via its Lernkaskade (learning cascade) model. Participating families pay a small monthly membership fee of 20 EUR per month for two 90-minute tutoring sessions per week in one subject for students in grades 5-8. Families receiving Bürgergeld, Wohngeld, Sozialhilfe, or Kinderzuschlag are exempt (covered by Bildungs- und Teilhabepaket).

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Core offering

Stadtteilschule Wilhelmsburg is a public comprehensive school (Stadtteilschule) operated by the Free and Hanseatic City of Hamburg, providing all-day general education from Vorschule (preschool) through Grade 10 plus a cooperative Gymnasiale Oberstufe (upper secondary). The school specializes in maritime and MINT (STEM) education through its Maritime Zentrum Elbinseln (MZE), serving approximately 1,250 students with 185 teachers and staff in the Wilhelmsburg district of Hamburg. Programs include maritime profile classes from primary through Abitur, MakerSpace, ScienceCafé events, the JEA! graduation coaching program, Chancenwerk peer tutoring, and the Step by Step dance project.

Product overview

Stadtteilschule Wilhelmsburg is a comprehensive public school (Stadtteilschule) in Hamburg serving approximately 1250 students from Vorschule (preschool) through Grade 10, with a cooperative upper secondary (Gymnasiale Oberstufe) at Stübenhofer Weg. The school operates as a single unified institution with several specialized programs that form its core educational identity. Key products include the Maritime Welten profile (maritime-themed primary school class), the MINT-Schule Hamburg program (STEM excellence certification), and the Maritime Zentrum Elbinseln (MZE) — a maritime STEM center housing MakerSpace, ScienceCafé events, and maritime project weeks. Supporting programs include Talenthafen LEMAS (talent development), JEA! (graduation coaching), Chancenwerk (peer tutoring), Step by Step (dance), cultural education initiatives, and comprehensive international exchange programs through ERASMUS+ and bilateral school partnerships. The school also provides digital literacy education through its 'Lernen mit neuen Medien' program and various sports/Ganztag (full-day) offerings. Together, these products form a comprehensive educational ecosystem centered on maritime identity, STEM excellence, cultural development, and international exchange.

Differentiator

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Functional benefit

Brands

• Maritimes Zentrum Elbinseln (MZE): Maritime Center Elbinseln - dedicated maritime and MINT education center with specialized facilities including ScienceCafé, MakerSpace, and maritime classes from primary through upper secondary
• Talenthafen LEMAS
• ScienceCafé
• MakerSpace
• WaterXperience

Products and services

• Stadtteilschule Wilhelmsburg General Education (Vorschule through Oberstufe)
• Maritime Welten (Maritime Worlds) Profile Class Primary school profile class with maritime and science-technology focus, offering 6 hours per week of interdisciplinary Sachunterricht (social studies/science) with topics including water ecosystems, Hamburg's port, shipping, and maritime professions. Develops early MINT competencies tied to the school's island location.
• Maritime Zentrum Elbinseln (MZE) Maritime Centre Elbinseln - dedicated maritime and MINT education center with specialized facilities including ScienceCafé, MakerSpace, and maritime classes from primary through upper secondary. Houses high-tech learning and research spaces in the school's 2020 new building at Perlstieg.
• MINT-Schule Hamburg Excellence Program Excellence program for STEM education (Mathematics, Informatics, Natural Sciences, Technology) recognized by Joachim Herz Stiftung and NORDMETALL-Stiftung since 2018, offering advanced MINT curriculum from primary to upper secondary. Includes 2,000 EUR initial funding for MINT investments. Part of a network of just six Hamburg MINT-Schule excellence network schools.
• MakerSpace Hands-on maker space in the 'blue school' building equipped with 3D printers (one large and five small), a CNC plotter, soldering equipment, and laptops for student coding and digital fabrication projects. Supports the school's digital education infrastructure.
• ScienceCafé Event Series Regular evening event series (approximately 4 times per school year) combining scientific lectures from external experts, student presentations, and hands-on activities. Organized by the MZE/MINT department, it convenes students from multiple Hamburg MINT-Schools and external guests.
• JEA! (Jeder:Jedem einen Abschluss!) - Graduation Coaching Program Coaching program supporting students in grades 8-10 toward graduation (ESA), providing weekly tutoring in Math, German, English, homework help, exam prep, and career guidance with volunteer coaches. Uses the Schlaufox platform for student support.
• Chancenwerk e.V. Lernförderung (Learning Support / Tutoring) Learning cascade tutoring program where older students tutor younger children while receiving tutoring from university students. Offers free or subsidized tutoring at 20 EUR/month for two 90-minute sessions per week in one subject (grades 5-8 in German, English, Math, Biology, Chemistry). Free for families eligible for Bildungs- und Teilhabepaket.
• Step by Step Contemporary Dance Project Contemporary dance project developed with conecco gUG and BürgerStiftung Hamburg, offering 2 weekly dance lessons plus intensive rehearsals for 5th grade classes to build self-efficacy and community. Culminates in public performances at venues like the Ernst Deutsch Theater.
• WaterXperience Ferienprogramm (Maritime Holiday Program) Annual maritime holiday program in March, May, and autumn breaks with over 50 students exploring Hamburg's port, museum visits, kayaking, and excursions to Bremerhaven climate house and Helgoland.
• International Exchange Programs (ERASMUS+ and Bilateral Partnerships) International programs including ERASMUS+ (KA1/KA2), school partnerships with Prague (SOŠ Jarov since 2014, Gymnazium Zatlanka, Gymnazium Stepanska), Humlebaek/Denmark, and Drogheda/Ireland, plus educational trips and language travel.
• Talenthafen LEMAS (Talent Development) Talent development initiative providing enrichment activities and project opportunities across arts, sciences, and personal development for students, including the talent harbor LEMAS program.

Quantifiable outcome

• Re-certified as MINT-Schule Hamburg (part of Hamburg excellence network of 6 schools), with 2000 EUR in MINT investment funding received (2018)
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Partnerships

26 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Alfred-Wegener-Institut (AWI) — Helmholtz-Zentrum für Polar- und MeeresforschungcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe AWI is a key scientific partner in the Maritime Zentrum Elbinseln (MZE). AWI researchers collaborate with students on maritime research projects including microplastic detection in Elbe sand samples, polar and marine science education, and participation in the Mikroplastikdetektive citizen science program. Students collect environmental samples that are analyzed by AWI scientists. The partnership provides students with exposure to cutting-edge marine research directly relevant to their island home.
• Internationales Maritimes Museum Hamburg (IMMH)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe IMMH is a major partner in the maritime educational program. Students visit the museum for project work, seekistengestaltung (design of sea chests) workshops, and maritime history education. The partnership provides an authentic cultural and historical context for the school's maritime curriculum and connects students with maritime professionals and museum educators.
• NORDMETALL-Stiftung and Joachim Herz StiftungcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThese two foundations jointly award the MINT-Schule Hamburg excellence seal in cooperation with the Hamburg school authority. They provide 2000 EUR in MINT investment funding upon initial certification, sponsor the ScienceCafé event series, and support various MINT competitions and projects including lüttIng boat-building projects, ScienceCafé prizes, and professional development for MINT teachers.
• conecco gUG (Step by Step Tanzprojekt)coreStrategic or Co-development Partnerconecco gUG runs the 'Step by Step' contemporary dance project in cooperation with BürgerStiftung Hamburg. Since 2007, the program has engaged 41 schools and approximately 3,700 students. The project provides weekly dance instruction from professional choreographers (currently Meike Klapprodt with classes 5c and 5d), culminates in public performances at venues like the Ernst Deutsch Theater, and develops self-efficacy, creativity, and social skills among participants.
• Chancenwerk e.V.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerChancenwerk e.V. operates its Lernkaskade (learning cascade) tutoring program at the school since 2019. The model trains older students to tutor younger ones, with tutoring support provided to the older students by university students. The program offers free or subsidized tutoring (20 EUR/month or free via Bildungs- und Teilhabepaket) for grades 5-8 in subjects including German, English, Math, Biology, and Chemistry. The school contact is Julia Giesler.
• BürgerStiftung HamburgcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBürgerStiftung Hamburg co-funds the Step by Step dance project with conecco gUG and supports the 'Wir für Hamburg' profile class (10d) focused on environmental and climate protection in Wilhelmsburg. It provides a framework for student community engagement and learning through service.
• Schools4Future (Klimaneutrale Schule Initiative)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSchools4Future supports the school as one of the selected Klimaschulen in the 'Klimaneutrale Schule' project. Experts from the organization introduce climate change topics, guide students in measuring the school's CO2 footprint, and help develop reduction measures implemented with school administration support.
• Teach First Germany / Fellow ProgrammminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTeach First Fellow (currently Jens Becker) is placed at the school to support the Erlebniswelt Spreehafen floating classroom program and coordinate environmental education activities. Fellows provide additional educational capacity in STEM and sustainability areas.
• MindSpace (Startup Community)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOne ScienceCafé event was held at the MindSpace startup location in Hamburg when the school's MZE was occupied by Abitur exams. The partnership provided a venue for a Quantum Computing ScienceCafé session.
• Staatliche Jugendmusikschule HamburgminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorThe school partners with the Staatliche Jugendmusikschule Hamburg (State Youth Music School) to provide music education opportunities for students, expanding the cultural arts offerings beyond what the school's own staff can provide.
• Nestwerk e.V.minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNestwerk e.V. collaborates with the school's movement-oriented profiles (grades 8-10) to provide external expertise in physical education and health education, supporting the profiles' focus on movement, health, personality development, and social learning.
• SportJobs HamburgminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSportJobs Hamburg supports the school's sports profile classes and physical education department, providing connections to the sports industry and career orientation in sports-related fields.
• Sport ohne Grenzen e.V.minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSport ohne Grenzen e.V. contributes to social learning and cooperative games in the sports curriculum, particularly for newly formed classes, supporting the school's social cohesion and inclusive education goals.
• TUHH — Technische Universität Hamburg (Institute for Water Resources and Water Supply)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMuhammad Ismahil and Dr. Tomi Mantel from the TUHH Institute for Water Resources and Water Supply have conducted ScienceCafé workshops on water desalination, water resource management, and eutrophication research with students.
• DESY (Deutsches Elektronen Synchrotron)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDESY scientist Christian Schwanenberger delivered a ScienceCafé lecture on dark matter and black holes to students, connecting advanced particle physics research with student learning.
• Airbus (Philipp Burmann)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPhilipp Burmann from Airbus delivered ScienceCafé presentations on artificial intelligence applications in aviation and aerospace, providing students with insights into industry AI applications.
• Hamburg WasserminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHamburg Wasser (city water utility) delivered a ScienceCafé presentation on the 'Schwammstadt' (sponge city) concept, urban water management, and Hamburg's flood protection infrastructure, supporting the school's climate and environmental education.
• Wäderhaus (Nature Experience Center)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMichael Rademann from Wäderhaus presented at a ScienceCafé on native bird species and their identification, supporting the school's environmental and biodiversity curriculum.
• Umweltstiftung Michael Otto (Environmental Foundation)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDaniel Eckert from Umweltstiftung Michael Otto provided expert input at a ScienceCafé on urban sustainability and climate adaptation in Hamburg, supporting student projects on sustainable building.
• IBEO (Hamburger Unternehmen für Sensorsysteme)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIBEO (now part of ZF) delivered a ScienceCafé presentation on automotive sensor technology and autonomous driving, explaining laser sensors and their role in future mobility.
• Helmut Schmidt Universität (Universität der Bundeswehr Hamburg)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAbdu Diasso from Helmut Schmidt Universität presented on permeable breakwaters and coastal engineering at a ScienceCafé, supporting student research on maritime engineering topics.
• ERASMUS+ (European Commission)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe school participates in ERASMUS+ KA1 (mobility) and KA2 (strategic partnerships) programs, enabling student and teacher exchanges with partner schools. Current plans include a 2026 trip to Drogheda, Ireland. The school has a long history of European mobility programs.
• SOŠ Jarov (Prague, Czech Republic)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSince 2014, the school maintains a sports-based exchange partnership with SOŠ Jarov in Prague. Annual joint sports events bring together German-Czech mixed teams for games, rallies, and cultural exchange. The partnership is supported by the Deutsch-Tschechischer Zukunftsfonds and is part of the Hamburg-Prague Education Agreement.
• Partnerschule Universum BremenminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSchool partnership with Universum Bremen for mutual exchange, collaboration, and shared educational activities.
• MINTpraxminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMembership in MINTprax network, providing additional MINT learning opportunities and connections to the broader Hamburg MINT education community.
• Känguru-Projekt (Mathematical Competition)minorOthersThe school participates in the Känguru mathematical competition, a global math contest for students, providing enrichment and competition experience for math students.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Regional players

• Schule auf der Veddel (Hamburg): Another Hamburg comprehensive school on a neighboring Elbe island with similar demographic profile (multilingual, working-class). Regionally relevant peer for catchment comparisons and family-flow dynamics in southern Hamburg.
• Gymnasium Hamm Hamburg: Hamburg secondary school in the same district (Hamm/Wilhelmsburg proximity) sharing the same catchment-area demographic and working with overlapping families. Regionally comparable rather than directly competing for the same maritime-MINT niche.

Others

• B\u00fcrgerStiftung Hamburg Schulprojekte: Foundation co-funding the 'Step by Step' dance project and 'Wir f\u00fcr Hamburg' profile classes at the school. Comparable as a funder of cultural and civic education across multiple Hamburg schools, sharing program templates with peer schools.
• NORDMETALL-Stiftung MINT-Schulen Nord: Foundation jointly awarding the MINT-Schule Hamburg seal with Joachim Herz Stiftung. Ecosystem-level peer in funding and supporting MINT excellence schools across northern Germany, sharing professional development and competition models.
• Joachim Herz Stiftung MINT-EC Netzwerk (network): Network of MINT-EC certified schools across Germany. Stadtteilschule Wilhelmsburg's MINT-Schule Hamburg seal is closely linked to the Joachim Herz Stiftung ecosystem and shares curriculum models and competition opportunities with schools in this national MINT excellence network.

Direct peers

• Helene-Lange-Schule Hamburg: Stadtteilschule in Hamburg operating as a comprehensive public secondary school with similar grade structure (Vorschule through Oberstufe) and similar scale of student body. Closely comparable institutional model within the Hamburg Stadtteilschule system.
• Otto-Hahn-Schule Hamburg: Another member of the MINT-Schule Hamburg excellence network (one of six citywide), operating as a comprehensive school with a comparable MINT focus. Directly comparable as a Hamburg state school participating in the same MINT excellence re-certification and ScienceCaf\u00e9 circuit.
• Max-Brauer-Schule Hamburg: Hamburg Stadtteilschule known for its comprehensive all-day (Ganztagsschule) model and multiprofessional staffing. Comparable in governance structure, public funding model, and student-support philosophy to Stadtteilschule Wilhelmsburg.
• Heinrich-Hertz-Schule Hamburg: Hamburg school with strong STEM and digital education profile. Comparable as a Hamburg state school emphasizing technology, natural sciences, and digital literacy integration across grade levels.
• Ida Ehre Stadtteilschule Hamburg: Another Hamburg Stadtteilschule offering comprehensive K-12 pathways with cultural and STEM profile classes. Comparable as a state-run comprehensive school with similar profile-class architecture and all-day structure.

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