Freie Waldorfschule Rosenheim

What Freie Waldorfschule Rosenheim does

Freie Waldorfschule Rosenheim is a state-approved, single-track (einzügig) private Waldorf school located in Rosenheim, Bavaria, Germany, operated by the Förderverein Freie Waldorfschule Rosenheim e.V. — a registered non-profit association (eingetragener Verein) governed jointly by parents and teachers. Founded as an association in 1990 and opened on 14 September 1999 after a multi-year legal battle against the Bavarian Kultusministerium, it is the 169th member of the Bund der Freien Waldorfschulen Deutschland. The institution offers a continuous Waldorf education following Rudolf Steiner's pedagogy from early childhood through university entrance, comprising the Kindergarten Hollerbusch (ages 2-6, including a Zwergenstübchen nursery group), grades 1-8 with the Klassenlehrer (class teacher) continuity system, and an Oberstufe (grades 9-12) preparing students for the German Abitur and Mittlerer Schulabschluss in addition to the Waldorf diploma. Supplementary offerings include Offene Ganztagsschule (OGT) after-school care, a Mensamax-integrated cafeteria, music programs (orchestras, choirs, instrumental lessons), practical internships (agriculture, Alpine crossing, business, surveying, social), and the student company Upendo Tamu supporting partner schools in Nairobi.

The school's revenue model blends four streams: monthly parent tuition fees (Schulgeld) on a progressive per-child scale (€323/month for the first child down to €81/month for the fourth), Bavarian state Vollbezuschussung covering approximately 60% of ongoing operating costs (achieved after two successful graduating cohorts), donations and sponsorships for capital projects and hardship support, and fees for after-school care and meal services. The school reached full enrollment with waiting lists at the 5th-grade transfer class and has incrementally expanded its physical campus — converting a former furniture store in 2004, adding an additional floor in 2011, and inaugurating a new sports hall with theater functionality in July 2025. Governance is community-led: parents are required to participate in at least one of 20+ Arbeitskreise (working groups) covering building maintenance, arts, events, and operations, with ultimate authority vested in the Elternrat (parent council), a pedagogical conference, a Vertrauenskreis (trust circle), and a Beirat (advisory board), and three full-time paid Vorstand (board) members managing daily operations.

Name

Freie Waldorfschule Rosenheim

Legal name

Förderverein Freie Waldorfschule Rosenheim e.V.

Website

https://waldorfschule-rosenheim.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1999

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Freie Waldorfschule Rosenheim is a state-approved, single-track Waldorf school in Rosenheim, Bavaria, operated by a parent-teacher non-profit association, serving local families with continuous Steiner-based education from kindergarten through Abitur, funded by tuition, state subsidies, and donations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private K-12 Education (Waldorf)

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Other Schools and Instruction (6116)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Child Day Care Services (8351)

akta.pro primary industry

Waldorf/Steiner K–12 Schools (EDAJABAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Waldorf/Steiner Preschools (EDACABAE), Waldorf/Steiner Early Childhood Programs (EDACADAC)

Keywords

• Waldorf education
• Primary school education
• Kindergarten programs
• Abitur preparation
• Alternative pedagogy

Headquarters

HQ city

Rosenheim

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Parent Tuition Fees: The school charges monthly tuition fees (Schulgeld) from families. Fee structure is progressive: 1st child €323/month, 2nd child €274/month, 3rd child €194/month, 4th child €81/month (as of 01.08.2025). Tuition reduction is available for families with financial hardship through an application process.
2. State Funding: State funding (Vollbezuschussung) covers approximately 60% of ongoing operational costs. This funding was achieved after the school demonstrated success with two graduating year groups.
3. Donations and Sponsorships: The school receives donations and sponsorship support for building projects, equipment, workshops, and financial assistance for families in need. Donations can be made to IBAN: DE 84 7115 0000 0000 0452 52 at Sparkasse Rosenheim.
4. Afternoon Care Fees: The school offers fee-based afternoon care (OGT - Offene Ganztagsschule) and after-school programs with optional lunch service.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Freie Waldorfschule Rosenheim is a state-approved, single-track Waldorf school in free trusteeship offering holistic education based on Rudolf Steiner's pedagogy. It serves children from ages 2-18 through its Kindergarten Hollerbusch (including Zwergenstübchen for ages 2-3), lower/middle school (grades 1-8) with a continuous class teacher system, and upper school (grades 9-12) preparing students for Waldorf graduation, Mittlerer Schulabschluss (Realschulabschluss), and Abitur. Supplementary offerings include after-school care (OGT), cafeteria meals, music programs, school social work, and practical internships.

Product overview

Freie Waldorfschule Rosenheim operates as a unified educational institution offering a comprehensive Waldorf education from kindergarten through upper school. The core offerings consist of the main school (Kindergarten Hollerbusch + grades 1-13) and supporting programs. The institution provides a structured progression: kindergarten (ages 2-6) → lower/middle school (grades 1-8, Klassenlehrerzeit) → upper school (grades 9-12) with multiple graduation paths. Supplementary services include after-school care (OGT), cafeteria (Mensa via Mensamax), music programs (orchestra, choirs, instrumental lessons), student company Upendo Tamu, school social work, and diverse internships including agricultural, Alpine crossing, business, surveying, and social placements. The 2024/2025 school year marked the opening of a new sports hall with theater functionality.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Freie Waldorfschule Rosenheim (Main School) State-approved, single-track public school in free trusteeship, open to all children, offering Waldorf education for grades 1-13 and leading to Realschulabschluss or Abitur.
• Kindergarten Hollerbusch Waldorf kindergarten with two kindergarten groups and a nursery room (Zwergenstübchen) for children aged 2-3 years, providing early childhood education focused on rhythm, repetition, natural materials, outdoor time, and role modeling.
• Offene Ganztagsschule (OGT) / After-School Care

Quantifiable outcome

• First graduating class in 2012: 7 students passed Abitur, 6 received Mittlere Reife (Realschulabschluss)
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• Nyendo.lernen NetworkminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe student company Upendo Tamu is part of the Nyendo.lernen network, which connects schools and student companies focused on sustainable development education (BNE - Bildung fur Nachhaltige Entwicklung).
• Kaffeerosterei Merchant & FriendsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerThe coffee roastery actively supports the student company Upendo Tamu by providing coffee for fundraising sales at school events.
• Local Rosenheim Gymnasium (collaboration for Abitur examinations)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAbitur examinations are conducted in collaboration with one of the Rosenheim gymnasiums. The school prepares students for central Bavarian Abitur examinations.
• Prufungsschule (Examination School)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMittlere Reife (Realschulabschluss) examinations are conducted in collaboration with an examination school partner.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• Caritas-Kindergarten / Diakonie daycare networks: Large non-profit early-childhood providers in Bavaria that compete for the same Rosenheim kindergarten families (ages 2-6) considering the Hollerbusch Zwergenstübchen and kindergarten program. Indirectly relevant for the early-childhood revenue stream.
• Freie Waldorfschule Innsbruck: Closest German-language Waldorf peer across the Austrian border. Operates under Austrian (not Bavarian) state funding rules but offers an almost identical curriculum, tuition structure, and Förderverein governance model.

Broad incumbents

• Bavarian International School (BIS): Large private international school with a Bavarian footprint (Haimhausen and Munich). Targets a higher-income alternative-education segment and competes with Waldorf for families willing to pay premium tuition for non-state education.
• Phorms Education (Phorms School Munich / Campus Deutschlandsberg): Multi-site private school operator in Germany offering bilingual K-12 education. Not Waldorf, but competes for the same parent segment (alternative, fee-based, state-recognized Abschlüsse) in southern Germany.

Others

• Staatliches Gymnasium Rosenheim (and other state schools): Public school alternative in the same Rosenheim catchment. Not a commercial peer, but the closest substitute and the institution the Waldorf school benchmarks against for Abitur outcomes and state-subsidy compliance.
• Bund der Freien Waldorfschulen (Germany Association): National umbrella association to which the Rosenheim school belongs (as 169th member). Not a competitor, but a key peer institution providing accreditation, teacher training networks, and pedagogical standards across all 200+ member schools.

Direct peers

• Freie Waldorfschule München (incl. Schwabing, Bogenhausen, Pasing): Multiple Waldorf schools in Munich operating the same Steiner pedagogy, single/multi-track structure, state-recognized Abschlüsse, and Förderverein governance. The most directly comparable operating model in Bavaria; differs mainly in scale and multi-site footprint.
• Freie Waldorfschule Kassel: Mid-size German Waldorf school representing the typical profile of the 200+ Bund der Freien Waldorfschulen members. Useful for benchmarking Vollbezuschussung outcomes, enrollment trends, and parent-participation models.
• Freie Waldorfschule Augsburg: Regional Bavarian Waldorf school with similar curriculum, tuition model, and state-approval pathway. Comparable single/multi-track structure and target demographic of parents seeking Steiner education outside Munich.
• Freie Waldorfschule Prien am Chiemsee: Smaller Bavarian Waldorf school geographically close to Rosenheim, competing for the same regional catchment of families seeking Steiner education. Directly comparable tuition, governance, and pedagogical model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

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