St.-Ursula-Gymnasium

What St.-Ursula-Gymnasium does

St.-Ursula-Gymnasium Attendorn is a state-recognized Catholic private secondary school (Gymnasium) located in Attendorn, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, operated under the Trägerschaft (sponsorship) of the Erzbistum Paderborn (Archdiocese of Paderborn). The institution delivers the standard German Gymnasium curriculum across three stages — Erprobungsstufe (years 5-6), Mittelstufe (years 7-10), and Oberstufe/Qualifikationsphase (years 11-13) — culminating in the Abitur, the general university entrance qualification. It serves students aged approximately 10-18, with roughly 50 teachers including 6 Lehramtsanwärter (student teachers) on site, and operates within a larger school ecosystem alongside affiliated institutions such as St.-Ursula-Realschule, St.-Ursula-Stiftung, and the Förderverein.

The school's product surface extends beyond the standard Gymnasium curriculum through several differentiated programs: a bilingual German-English track with subjects taught in English from year 7; the CertiLingua excellence label for multilingual and international competencies; a MINT (STEM) program offering Lego robotics, science competitions, and project courses; the Digital Drehtür gifted education model in partnership with the Landesinstitut für Schule Bremen; and an extensive extracurricular portfolio including English Drama Club, Pferde AG (equestrian program), Schulsanitätsdienst (school first aid), and annual large-scale musical productions involving over 100 participants and approximately 1,500 attendees. Supporting infrastructure includes the Schulportal — a data-protection-compliant communication and distance learning platform — alongside campus-wide WLAN, teacher iPads, student tablets, Apple TVs, and a dedicated Lernstudio (learning studio) for individual coaching.

The business model is nonprofit and tuition-based: parents pay recurring monthly fees, supplemented by public funding through the Archdiocese and donations via the Förderverein (support association). Revenue is not publicly disclosed. Go-to-market is direct-to-consumer, executed through information evenings, open door days, UrselUni workshops for primary school children, and scheduled enrollment interviews for incoming Jahrgangsstufe 5 and Oberstufe/EF students. The school maintains a strategic partnership network with regional universities (Universität Siegen), research institutions (Max-Planck-Institut Dortmund, EMBL Heidelberg), local industrial companies (aquatherm, GEDIA, Mubea, Viega, among others), the Deutscher Fußball-Bund, and international development partners.

Name

St.-Ursula-Gymnasium

Legal name

St.-Ursula-Gymnasium Attendorn

Website

https://st-ursula-attendorn.de

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

St.-Ursula-Gymnasium Attendorn is a state-recognized Catholic private Gymnasium in Attendorn, North Rhine-Westphalia, operated by the Erzbistum Paderborn, delivering secondary education leading to the Abitur for students aged 10-18 with specialized bilingual, MINT, and extracurricular programs.

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Headquarters

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Attendorn

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

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Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Tuition and School Fees: State-recognized private school in Trägerschaft (sponsorship) of the Erzbistum Paderborn. Parents pay tuition fees for their children's education.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

St.-Ursula-Gymnasium is a state-recognized Catholic private school (Gymnasium) offering secondary education from Jahrgangsstufe 5 through the Qualifikationsphase, culminating in the Abitur (general university entrance qualification). The core program spans three stages — Erprobungsstufe (years 5-6), Mittelstufe (years 7-10), and Oberstufe/Qualifikationsphase (years 11-13) — and is augmented by specialized tracks including a bilingual German-English education pathway, the MINT (STEM) program, the CertiLingua excellence label, and comprehensive language and natural sciences instruction, with services delivered on-site at the Attendorn campus.

Product overview

St.-Ursula-Gymnasium is a state-recognized Catholic private school operated by the Archdiocese of Paderborn, offering a comprehensive Gymnasium education program (years 5-13) leading to the Abitur. The core offering includes the general educational program with three stages (Erprobungsstufe, Mittelstufe, Oberstufe), complemented by specialized programs including the Bilingual German-English Track, MINT (STEM) Program, and CertiLingua Excellence Label for multilingual competencies. The school provides extensive language education (German, English, French, Spanish, Latin) with international exchange programs and Cambridge/DELF language certifications. Additional services include extracurricular activities (English Drama Club, Equestrian Program, First Aid Service, Technology Club), learning support (Lernstudio & Lernberatung), media education, and an online School Portal for communication and distance learning. The institution serves as a DFB (German Football Association) partner school and participates in the Digital Drehtür talent development program.

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Products and services

• Gymnasium Educational Program (Gymnasiale Oberstufe leading to Abitur) Comprehensive secondary education program (Gymnasium) leading to Abitur (general university entrance qualification) for students from Jahrgangsstufe 5 through Q2.
• Bilingual German-English Education Track Bilingual education track in which subjects such as Biology, Geography, and Politics are taught in English from year 7 onwards, providing enhanced language proficiency and international preparation.
• MINT (STEM) Program STEM-focused program offering specialized courses, competitions, and extracurricular activities including Lego robotics programming, supported by partnerships with universities and companies.
• CertiLingua Excellence Label Program European excellence certificate for multilingual, European, and international competencies awarded alongside the Abitur to students meeting bilingual, B2+ language, and international project requirements.
• Drehtür-Model (Gifted Education / Digital Revolving Door) Talent development program in partnership with Landesinstitut für Schule Bremen offering free online courses, project workshops, and self-learning materials for gifted students who can temporarily leave regular classes.
• CyberMentor E-Mentoring Program National mentoring program connecting girls interested in STEM subjects with female role models in science and technology careers.
• Language Education Program (English, French, Spanish, Latin) Comprehensive language curriculum offering German, English (with Cambridge CAE/FCE certificates), French (with DELF scolaire certification), Spanish, and Latin (with Latinum), plus international exchange programs.
• Natural Sciences Program (Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Computer Science) Science education covering Biology, Chemistry, Physics, and Computer Science with extensive laboratory work, practical experiments, and partnerships with research institutions including MPI Dortmund and EMBL Heidelberg.
• English Drama Club Theater group where students perform plays and musicals in English, developing language skills and performance abilities, with performances at local and regional venues.
• Pferde AG (Equestrian Program) Horse riding and horse care program in cooperation with Ländlicher Reiterverein Repetal, teaching riding skills, horse care, and environmental education for students in years 5-6.
• Schulsanitätsdienst (School First Aid Service) Student-run first aid service trained in cooperation with DRK Attendorn, providing emergency assistance during school hours and events.
• Eine Welt Projekt (One World Project) International development project supporting an agricultural school run by Franciscan missionaries in Vitorino Freire, Brazil, helping to improve living conditions for rural farming families; active since 2000/2001.
• Lernstudio & Lernberatung (Learning Studio & Advisory) Individual learning support including tutoring, learning coaching, and systematic counseling to help students overcome learning difficulties and develop effective study strategies.
• Schulportal (School Portal) Digital communication and learning platform providing rights-compliant and data-protected messaging, video conferencing, and distance learning capabilities for the school's community.
• DFB-Partnerschule Football Development Program DFB (Deutscher Fußball-Bund) partner school program providing weekly training sessions for talent-identified students, in cooperation with Kreissportbund Olpe.
• Annual Musical Productions Annual large-scale musical productions involving over 100 students, parents, teachers, and alumni, combining music, dance, lighting, and sound technology, with approximately 1,500 audience members per performance.

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Ideal customer profiles1 record

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Integration8 records

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Kreissportbund OlpeminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2012Partnership for ÜL-C (sports instructor C license) training program in cooperation with the district sports federation.
• Universität SiegencoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for science forum chemistry practicum days, MINT projects, and student project supervision. University provides academic expertise and research opportunities for upper-level students.
• Max-Planck-Institut für Molekulare Physiologie Dortmund (MPI)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration for biology project presentations on molecular basics of cancer development and student research projects.
• Helios-Klinik AttendorncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMedical institution partnership for orthopedics/gynecology projects and heart-circulation projects for students.
• Ländlicher Reiterverein Repetal e.V.minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for the Pferde AG (horse club) conducted according to German Equestrian Federation guidelines.
• Werler Franziskaner MissionminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSupport for agricultural school development in Vitorino Freire, Brazil since 2000/2001. Students learn about international development and solidarity.
• Technisches Hilfswerk (THW) AttendornminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPhysics practical project 'Physik praktisch' for grades 7-8 providing hands-on learning about technical rescue operations.
• DRK Attendorn (German Red Cross)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFirst aid training provider for Schulsanitätsdienst (school first aid service) students.
• Local Companies (aquatherm, Conze, Damm, GEDIA, Kirchhoff, Mubea, Viega)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with local companies for student excursions, internships, and project collaborations in MINT subjects.
• European Molecular Biology Laboratory Heidelberg (EMBL)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational science partnership providing research exposure for biology students.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• St. Ursula Gymnasium Düsseldorf: Another Ursuline Catholic Gymnasium in NRW run by a religious order. Highly comparable in mission, sponsor type (congregation), and Gymnasium curriculum with strong extracurricular profile.
• Canisius-Kolleg Berlin: Private Jesuit Catholic Gymnasium in Berlin offering Gymnasium-level secondary education with values-based pedagogy. Direct comparable as a German archdiocese/order-sponsored private Gymnasium competing for similar families.
• Erzbischöfliches Gymnasium Marienschule Lippstadt: Archdiocese-sponsored Catholic Gymnasium in the broader Erzbistum Paderborn region. Highly comparable as a sibling school under the same sponsor with similar Catholic Gymnasium positioning.
• Liebfrauenschule Bonn: Catholic school in NRW with Gymnasium-level track and values-based pedagogy. Comparable as a faith-sponsored secondary school in the same federal state.

Regional players

• Strothoff International School: Private bilingual school in the Rhine-Main region. Comparable as a private bilingual secondary school competing for internationally-oriented families in Germany.

Broad incumbents

• SIS Swiss International School: Network of bilingual (German/English) private schools across Germany. Comparable in delivering premium bilingual secondary education to internationally-oriented families.
• Berlin Brandenburg International School (BBIS): International school offering secondary education with strong STEM and bilingual track. Comparable in delivering globally-oriented secondary education in Germany, though on a much larger scale.
• Phorms Education: Germany-wide private bilingual school chain (English-German). Comparable as a private secondary-school operator with a bilingual value proposition, though much larger and multi-site.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

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