St. Ursula-Schule

What St. Ursula-Schule does

St. Ursula-Schule Geisenheim is a state-recognized Catholic secondary school (Gymnasium with Realschulzweig) located in Geisenheim, Rheingau, Hesse, Germany. Founded in 1854 and operated by St. Hildegard-Schulgesellschaft mbH under the Bistum Limburg diocese, the school provides secondary education from Klasse 5 through Q4 (ages 10-18), covering both the Gymnasium track culminating in the Abitur and the Realschule track leading to the Mittlere Reife. It serves students and families in the Geisenheim and Rheingau region with a typical annual intake of one Realschule class and three Gymnasium classes, including one specialized Musikklasse. The institution maintains a long-standing Catholic educational identity under diocesan stewardship and is subject to the Kirchlicher Datenschutz (KDG) regulatory framework rather than standard GDPR.

The school offers a comprehensive educational portfolio across 16 Fachschaften (subject departments), a MINT/STEM program covering chemistry, biology, physics, mathematics, and computer science, a Musikklasse with beginner instrumental instruction using loaned instruments, bilingual instruction, and Darstellendes Spiel. Specialized offerings include Digitales Lernen (digital learning) piloted in 2025/2026, LRS remediation support for reading-spelling difficulties, ICDL digital competency certification, and CertiLingua bilingual competency certification. Technology infrastructure integrates the Hessisches Schulportal (state school portal) for administrative and learning management functions. International programs include a USA exchange since 1960, a France exchange with Beauvais since 1991, and Erasmus+ accreditation since 2022. Career orientation is anchored by a biennial Berufsmesse with approximately 60 regional professional groups and universities.

The school's revenue model is that of a state-recognized Ersatzschule (replacement school) under church sponsorship. As a state-recognized institution in Hesse, the school does not charge tuition for regular educational programs and operates primarily on state Ersatzschulfinanzierung funding, supplemented by support from the Diocese of Limburg and the Förderverein (parent support association). Optional programs such as language trips (USA, France, UK, Ireland, Spain) and certain extracurricular activities carry associated fees. Revenue figures are not publicly disclosed. Operational partnerships include the Bundesagentur für Arbeit for career counseling, Hochschule Fresenius and Hochschule Geisenheim for laboratory practicums, Hochschule RheinMain for health economics instruction, TOPCON Electronics for MINT projects, and Rheingauer Volksbank for application training. Leadership comprises appointed principal Jochen Doufrain (with Brigitte Lorenz having previously served as Schulleiterin) and deputy principal Iris Dries.

Name

St. Ursula-Schule

Legal name

St. Hildegard-Schulgesellschaft mbH

Website

https://st-ursula-schule.de

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

St. Ursula-Schule Geisenheim is a state-recognized Catholic Gymnasium with Realschulzweig in Hesse, Germany, founded in 1854 under Bistum Limburg. It serves Rheingau-region students through Abitur and Mittlere Reife tracks, with international exchange, MINT, and music specialization programs.

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NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

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International/Global Curriculum Schools (IB, Cambridge, etc.) (EDAJABAG)

Keywords

• Secondary education
• Gymnasium programs
• Realschule track
• International student exchange
• Career orientation services

Headquarters

HQ city

Geisenheim

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

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Markets served

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B2C

Offering type

Services

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Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Others

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Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

St. Ursula-Schule is a state-recognized Catholic secondary school providing comprehensive education from Klasse 5 through the Abitur, operating both Gymnasium and Realschule tracks. It delivers core academic instruction across 16 subject departments, supplemented by specialized programs including a Musikklasse (music class), MINT (STEM) offerings, Digital Learning, and Erasmus+ international exchanges. The school supports students and families through career orientation, learning support (including LRS remediation), and a wide range of elective courses (dramatic arts, ICDL certification, bilingual instruction, and additional languages).

Product overview

St. Ursula-Schule Geisenheim is a state-recognized Gymnasium (grammar school) with a Realschulzweig (secondary modern school track), operated by St. Hildegard-Schulgesellschaft mbH under the Diocese of Limburg. The school offers a comprehensive educational portfolio spanning two school types (Gymnasium and Realschule), with specialized programs including a Musikklasse (music class), MINT (STEM) offerings, Digitale Bildung (digital education), and Erasmus+ international exchange programs. The school provides educational services across core academic subjects, elective courses, extracurricular activities, and career orientation programs.

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Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core, supporting and minor.

• Erasmus+ ProgrammecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2022European Union education program participation since 2022 supporting student exchanges, teacher training, and job-shadowing with partner schools across Europe including Ireland, Spain, and other countries.
• ICDL (International Computer Driving License)coreTechnology or IntegrationThe school is an accredited ICDL Test Centre, providing students with internationally recognized digital competency certification.
• CertiLinguacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCertiLingua network partnership supporting bilingual education programs and international competency certification.
• Förderverein der St. Ursula-SchulecoreOthersOfficial support association providing financial backing for school projects, student activities, and equipment purchases.
• Hochschule FreseniussupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership providing chemistry lab days for advanced courses, including polymer experiments and laboratory practicals at their Idstein campus.
• Hochschule GeisenheimsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal university partnership offering wine analytics laboratory practicums for chemistry courses at the Geisenheim campus.
• TOPCON ElectronicssupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal technology company partnership providing MINT cooperation projects for upper school students including software development workshops and company facility tours.
• Jazzclub Rheingau e.V.supportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerCultural partnership hosting jazz concerts in the school auditorium, including events featuring professional musicians like Axel Schlosser.
• Rheingau Musik FestivalminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartnership supporting cultural events and music education within the regional music festival context.
• Arbeitskreis SchuleWirtschaftsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional network supporting career orientation with the 'Best Praktikumsbericht' competition for students completing workplace internships.
• Bundesagentur für ArbeitsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerFederal Employment Agency providing career counseling lectures, regular consultation sessions, and 'Check-U' career aptitude testing for grades 9-Q4.
• Rheingauer VolksbanksupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal bank partnership providing Bewerbertraining (job application training) and 'Fit for Finance' workshops for grade 9R and Q2 students.
• Hochschule RheinMainsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership presenting health economics study programs within Politics and Economics instruction.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• St. Angela-Schule Königstein: Private Catholic Gymnasium in the Hochtaunuskreis region of Hesse under similar diocesan sponsorship, offering comparable secondary education including Abitur track, music/arts specialization, and international exchange opportunities. Closest geographic and structural peer in the Catholic school segment.
• Domgymnasium Friedberg: State-recognized Catholic Gymnasium in Hesse offering traditional Gymnasium education with strong extracurricular programs including music, international exchanges, and MINT focus — directly comparable state-recognized private Gymnasium with similar mission.
• Elisabethenschule Frankfurt: State-recognized Catholic Gymnasium in Frankfurt with similar diocesan affiliation, comprehensive secondary education, music and arts specializations, and international exchange programs. Directly comparable urban Catholic Gymnasium with similar program structure.
• Liebfrauenschule Frankfurt: Another state-recognized Catholic secondary school (Gymnasium with Realschulzweig) under a Bistum Limburg-affiliated Schulgesellschaft in Hesse, offering the same combination of Gymnasium/Realschule tracks, values-based education, and international exchange programs. Direct structural and curricular peer.
• Internatsschule Schloss Hansenberg: State-recognized Gymnasium with boarding school in the Rheingau/Taunus region of Hesse known for advanced MINT/STEM focus and international orientation — a near-neighbor peer competing for the same high-achieving families in greater Hesse.

Regional players

• Helene-Lange-Schule Wiesbaden: Public Gymnasium in nearby Wiesbaden offering comparable academic tracks including MINT emphasis and international partnerships, but publicly funded rather than church-operated — a regional competitor for the same family pool.
• Karl-von-Ibell-Schule Rüdesheim: Nearby secondary school in Rüdesheim serving the same Rheingau region — most direct geographic competitor for student enrollment from the same catchment area families.
• Diesterweg-Gymnasium Wiesbaden: Public Gymnasium in nearby Wiesbaden offering MINT/STEM emphasis, music class options, and international exchanges — comparable academic offerings but public funding model. Regional competitor for Rheingau families willing to commute.

Others

• Hochschule Geisenheim University: Local university partner that provides wine analytics laboratory practicums and serves as a higher-education pathway partner; included as ecosystem/feeder relationship rather than direct competitor, but relevant to the school's career-orientation network.

Emerging players

• UNESCO-Schule Kassel: State-recognized Gymnasium in Hesse with strong UNESCO/international mission focus including CertiLingua affiliation and bilingual tracks — partial peer overlap on international credentialing and bilingual education programs.

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Competitive moat5 records

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