Heinrich-Suso-Gymnasium

What Heinrich-Suso-Gymnasium does

Heinrich-Suso-Gymnasium Konstanz is a public academic secondary school (Gymnasium) located at Neuhauser Straße 1 in Konstanz, Baden-Württemberg, Germany, founded in 1604 by Jesuit monks and currently the oldest Gymnasium in the city. The institution delivers a nine-year classical-languages Gymnasium program (G9) from Klasse 5 through the Kursstufe, culminating in the Abitur, with Latin from grade 5 and Ancient Greek from grade 8 making it the only altsprachliches Gymnasium in the state. Total enrollment is approximately 670 students organized into 3-4 classes per grade level, supported by a principal (Patrick Hartleitner, OStD), deputy principal, three Abteilungsleitungen covering grades 5-10, departmental coordinators for the Hochbegabtenzug and upper-secondary advising, school social workers, secretariat, and facilities staff. The school also operates a state-scarce Hochbegabtenzug (gifted-student track), one of only 14 such programs across Baden-Württemberg Gymnasiums, and is certified as MINT-freundliche Schule.

The product surface spans core academic curriculum, the specialized Hochbegabtenzug and MINT/STEM track (including robotics Susobotics and Jugend forscht competitions), extensive extracurricular music (multiple choirs, Jugendsinfonieorchester Konstanz, jazz bands), theater, over 25 after-school activity groups (AGs), competitive sports teams in Jugend trainiert für Olympia disciplines, and a student-run cooperative café (Café Amandus). The technology stack is conventional educational software rather than proprietary: iPads issued to students from Grade 10, classroom presentation technology, WebUntis for scheduling, Schoolfox for parent communication, Moodle for learning management, NextCloud and FILR for file management, Groupwise for staff email, procEdu for internal organization, and a cafeteria booking system for Café Amandus. International exchange partnerships span five countries (USA, Czech Republic, Greece, China, UK), with the China-Suzhou axis launched in 2024/2025.

The business model is non-commercial: the school charges no tuition and operates under a split governance structure in which Land Baden-Württemberg (Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sports) is responsible for inner school affairs including teaching, pedagogy, and teaching staff, while the Stadt Konstanz handles external school affairs including buildings, equipment, and the Schulsozialarbeit program. Distribution is direct, with prospective families attending school tour days and submitting online enrollment forms; admissions are governed by Gymnasium eligibility rather than commercial selection. The school does not generate commercial revenue in the conventional sense and is entirely dependent on public-sector appropriations, government-recognized partnerships, and nonprofit-aligned extracurricular funding such as the Vector Stiftung's support for STEM enrichment.

Name

Heinrich-Suso-Gymnasium

Legal name

Heinrich-Suso-Gymnasium Konstanz

Website

https://suso.schulen.konstanz.de

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Heinrich-Suso-Gymnasium is a public Gymnasium in Konstanz, Germany, founded in 1604, serving approximately 670 students aged 10-19 with classical-language, MINT/STEM, and gifted-student tracks. Free public education jointly funded by Land Baden-Württemberg and Stadt Konstanz.

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Product category

Secondary Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Classical Education K–12 Schools (EDAJABAF)

akta.pro secondary industry

Standards Alignment & Curriculum Mapping (State/National) (EDAJAFAD)

Keywords

• Secondary education
• Gymnasium schooling
• Abitur preparation
• Classical languages
• Full-day school

Headquarters

HQ city

Konstanz

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, Others

Revenue model

1. Public Education Funding: The school is a public institution funded by the Land Baden-Württemberg (for educational matters including curriculum and teaching staff) and the Stadt Konstanz (for facilities and infrastructure). Education is free for students.

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Core offering

Heinrich-Suso-Gymnasium is a state-funded Gymnasium in Konstanz, Germany, delivering secondary education from grade 5 through the Abitur. Its core offering includes classical-language programs (Latin, Ancient Greek), STEM profile options such as NWT and Spanish, and a full-day school (Ganztagesbetreuung) structure supported by a digital learning ecosystem.

Product overview

Heinrich-Suso-Gymnasium is a classical languages gymnasium (altsprachliches Gymnasium) founded in 1604, the oldest school in Konstanz with approximately 670 students. The school offers a unified educational program comprising core gymnasium education (Klasse 5-10 and Kursstufe/upper secondary), with specialized programs including the Hochbegabtenzug (gifted student track) and a comprehensive MINT (STEM) program. Beyond academics, the school provides extensive extracurricular offerings including musical ensembles (choirs, orchestras, jazz bands), theater groups, over 25 after-school activities (AGs), competitive sports teams, and international exchange programs. Unique offerings include Café Amandus (student-run cooperative), the classical languages track (Latin from grade 5, Ancient Greek from grade 8), and a structured social curriculum. The school is certified as MINT-freundliche Schule and Jugend forscht-Schule Baden-Württemberg 2020.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Abitur Program (Gymnasiale Oberstufe) Full Gymnasium academic program from grade 5 through grade 13, culminating in the Abitur examination. Designed for students in Konstanz seeking university-track secondary education.
• Classical Languages Program (Latin and Ancient Greek) Classical-language curriculum offering Latin and Ancient Greek as profile subjects, supporting students interested in humanities, theology, and classical studies. A historical differentiator of the school.
• Ganztagesbetreuung (Full-Day School Care) Full-day school program providing scheduled supervision, meals, study time, and extracurricular activities beyond regular classroom hours. Targeted at working parents and students needing extended-day support.
• STEM Profile Options (NWT, Spanish) Upper-secondary profile tracks combining Naturwissenschaft und Technik (NWT) and Spanish, allowing students to specialize in STEM and modern languages within the Abitur framework.
• Begabtenförderung (Gifted Education Coordination) Coordinated gifted-and-talented program supporting high-achieving students through enrichment, competitions, and tailored academic pathways. Targeted at high-performing students within the school.

Quantifiable outcome

• Multiple student awards in competitions including Jugend forscht, mathematics competitions, sports championships

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Integration8 records

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Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Suzhou Foreign Language School (China)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Exchange program with partner school in Konstanz's sister city Suzhou. Annual exchange starting from 2024/2025 school year, primarily for Class 9 students.
• FAB-Lab Universität KonstanzcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUniversity laboratory providing access to 3D printing and technical resources for student projects, particularly for Jugend forscht and robotics competitions.
• Sandy-Run-Middleschool (USA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLong-standing partnership school in Dresher, PA (USA) for student exchange program for Class 9 students.
• Gymnasium Pierre-de-Coubertin (Tábor, Czech Republic)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerExchange program with Konstanz partner city school, conducted in cooperation with other Konstanz gymnasiums for Classes 10-11.
• Deutsche Schule Athen (Greece)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBiennial exchange program with German school in Athens, Greece.
• Hampton School (UK)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOrchestra exchange program between Jugendsinfonieorchester Konstanz (based at Suso) and Hampton School orchestra in Konstanz's partner city Richmond.
• Land Baden-WürttembergcoreOthersResponsible for inner school affairs including curriculum, pedagogy, and teaching staff. Represented by Ministry for Culture, Youth and Sport.
• Stadt KonstanzcoreOthersResponsible for external school affairs including buildings, facilities, and equipment. Represented by Oberbürgermeister Uli Burchardt.
• experimenta HeilbronnminorOthersScience center that provides prizes and recognition for youth research competitions.
• AOK, Juze, Polizei, Kreismedienzentrum, Pro Familia, Sozialdienst katholischer FrauenminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerExternal partners for prevention programs covering topics from media literacy to drug prevention, health education, and social skills.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Aiglon College: International boarding school in Switzerland offering globally oriented secondary education with strong outdoor/extracurricular programming. Comparable as a higher-fee, international secondary school competing for the same globally mobile, academically ambitious families that consider Suso's exchange programs.
• Institut auf dem Rosenberg: Elite Swiss international boarding school offering IB and A-Levels with strong STEM and arts programming. Comparable as an international secondary institution competing for German and international families seeking rigorous academic and extracurricular breadth similar to Suso's profile.
• Eton College: Historic UK independent school with strong academic outcomes, broad extracurricular ecosystem and international reputation. Comparable as a heritage secondary institution where brand and breadth of programming compound over centuries — the same long-horizon brand dynamic Suso enjoys locally.

Direct peers

• Schule Schloss Salem: Famous German boarding school in Baden-Württemberg with classical-humanistic and MINT programming, located in the same state. Comparable because both blend rigorous academics with broad extracurricular ecosystems (music, sports, international exchange) and operate in the same catchment/international competition for families.
• Eberhard-Ludwigs-Gymnasium Stuttgart: Historic public Gymnasium in Stuttgart with a classical-language tradition and modern curriculum. Comparable as a long-established state Gymnasium in Baden-Württemberg with a humanistic profile and similar university-prep orientation.
• Birklehof: Elite German boarding school in Hinterzarten, Baden-Württemberg, offering Abitur with classical and modern tracks plus strong MINT and international focus. Comparable as a high-performing BW school pursuing similar classical-modern academic synthesis.
• Otto-Hahn-Gymnasium: Public German Gymnasium with MINT-friendly certification and competition focus (Jugend forscht, math olympiad). Comparable as a state Gymnasium pursuing similar STEM-and-excellence positioning and competing for STEM-oriented families.
• Internat Solling: German boarding school (Gymnasium) with broad curriculum, MINT emphasis and international student body. Comparable as a German secondary school delivering Abitur with depth in STEM, music and international exchange — competing for similar family profiles nationally.
• Helmholtz-Gymnasium Heidelberg: Public German Gymnasium in Heidelberg with strong academic profile and STEM offerings. Comparable as a state-funded Gymnasium serving university-bound students through the Abitur, competing for similar academically oriented families in Baden-Württemberg.
• Stiftsschule Tübingen: Historic Gymnasium in Tübingen with a classical-humanistic profile and strong alumni network. Comparable as a long-standing Baden-Württemberg Gymnasium with comparable heritage branding and academic profile to Suso's 1604 foundation.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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