Weser-Gymnasium

What Weser-Gymnasium does

Weser-Gymnasium Vlotho is a publicly funded secondary school (Gymnasium) located in Vlotho, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, operated by the municipal government of Stadt Vlotho under the state education system of Nordrhein-Westfalen. Founded in 1868, the institution serves students across three educational stages: the Erprobungsstufe (grades 5-6), Mittelstufe (grades 7-10), and Oberstufe (grades 11-13), functioning as the only Gymnasium in the Vlotho catchment area. It is led by Principal Guido Hötke (Oberstudiendirektor), who has held the role since 2018, with Hella Happe serving as deputy principal. The school carries a STEM (MINT) orientation, supported by the "MINT-freundliche Schule" certification and the 2025 designation as "Schule mit hervorragender Talentförderung."

The school's core product is a standard German Gymnasium academic curriculum delivered through a modern, barrier-free campus with digital learning infrastructure and a Mediothek (media library). Its differentiation rests on the STEM focus, a sister-school relationship with a school in Riga (Latvia), a 20-year partnership with SAM OWL honored in 2026, and a 2025 corporate partnership with Herbert Kannegiesser GmbH. The institution has accumulated multiple accreditations and recognitions that codify its academic positioning within the regional ecosystem.

The business model is that of a publicly funded state education institution. The school does not charge tuition, has no commercial revenue stream, and does not generate ARR or GMV in any commercial sense. It is funded through the state education budget of Nordrhein-Westfalen and the municipal budget of Stadt Vlotho. The 16 employees referenced in the input data appear to be administrative and leadership records rather than full operational headcount. Because the institution is non-commercial, the conventional revenue model, pricing, and go-to-market frameworks do not apply; the school's "market" is its assigned catchment area, and its "customers" are students and their families, with the funder being the public sector.

Name

Weser-Gymnasium

Legal name

Weser-Gymnasium Vlotho

Website

https://weser-gymnasium.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1868

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Weser-Gymnasium Vlotho is a publicly funded German Gymnasium in North Rhine-Westphalia, founded in 1868, serving grades 5-13 with a STEM focus. It is the only Gymnasium in Vlotho, operated by the municipal government under the state education system.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Secondary Education (Gymnasium)

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Exam Preparation and Tutoring (611691), Educational Services (61)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Physical Education & Health Instruction (EDAJAFAL), Advanced STEM & Competition Coaching (MathCounts/AMC/AIME/USAMO, Science Olympiad, Physics/Chem Olympiads) (EDANAKAF), Youth & Scholastic Sports Organizations (K–12, AAU, Club Leagues) (MPAKACAF)

Keywords

• Secondary education services
• Gymnasium education
• Abitur preparation
• STEM education
• Talent development programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Vlotho

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Others

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Weser-Gymnasium Vlotho is a public Gymnasium (secondary school) offering comprehensive secondary education from grades 5-13, structured across Erprobungsstufe (grades 5-6), Mittelstufe (grades 7-10), and Oberstufe (grades 11-13), culminating in the German Abitur (university entrance qualification). The school provides academic instruction with specialization in STEM (MINT), modern languages, music, arts, and sports, complemented by talent development programs, learning studios, project courses, career guidance, and international exchange programs.

Product overview

Weser-Gymnasium Vlotho is a secondary school (Gymnasium) offering comprehensive educational services across three instructional stages: Erprobungsstufe (grades 5-6), Mittelstufe (grades 7-10), and Oberstufe (grades 11-13). The school provides a structured academic program with specialized subject offerings (Fächer), learning studios (Lernstudios), project courses (Projektkurse), and support services including learning counseling, career guidance, and special talent development. The institution emphasizes MINT (STEM) education, languages, music and arts, and sports, operating from a modern barrier-free facility with updated classrooms, a media library (Mediothek), central library, gymnasiums, and outdoor athletic facilities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Gymnasium Secondary Education Program
• Career Guidance Services (Berufswahl vorbereiten)
• Begabtenförderung (Talent Development Program)

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered medium, core and minor.

• Herbert Kannegiesser GmbHmediumStrategic or Co-development Partner · 5 March 2025Weser-Gymnasium signed a cooperation agreement (Kooperationsvertrag) with Herbert Kannegiesser GmbH for Schule-Wirtschaft (school-business) partnership. Includes teacher training at the company and career exploration opportunities for students.
• Stadt Vlotho (Municipal Government of Vlotho)coreOthersThe school is operated by the Stadt Vlotho as the Schulträger (school authority). The municipality provides funding, facilities, and administrative oversight. Address: Lange Str. 60, 32602 Vlotho, Tel: +49 (0) 5733 - 924-0
• Segelverein Weserbogen e.V.minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerExtracurricular cooperation with the sailing club, providing students opportunities for sailing activities and water sports education.
• SAM OWL (Schülerakademie Mathematik OWL)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLong-standing cooperation with the Student Academy of Mathematics OWL, celebrating 20 years in 2026. The Ministry honored teachers for their engagement in this mathematical talent development program.
• Grundschulen (Elementary Schools) in Vlotho AreacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAs the only Gymnasium in Vlotho, the school works closely with local elementary schools and the nearby weiterführende Schule (secondary school) for smooth transition of students.
• German Alpine Association (Deutscher Alpenverein)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCooperation for mountaineering and outdoor activities, complementing the school's sports programs.
• Local Companies and Businesses in VlothomediumStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe school maintains constructive cooperation with local companies for career guidance, internships, and educational partnerships.
• Universities and HochschulenmediumStrategic or Co-development PartnerCooperation with higher education institutions for academic programs and student preparation for university studies.
• Partnerschule in Riga (Latvia)mediumStrategic or Co-development PartnerSister school partnership with a school in Riga that celebrated its 100th anniversary. Exchange programs and international cooperation.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Städtisches Gymnasium Leopoldinum Detmold: Historic public Gymnasium in nearby Detmold (NRW/Ostwestfalen), offering comprehensive secondary education with MINT and language focus. Closest geographic and structural peer to Weser-Gymnasium, serving a similar regional catchment in Ostwestfalen-Lippe.
• Helmholtz-Gymnasium Heidelberg: Renowned German Gymnasium with strong STEM profile and tradition of academic competitions. Comparable to Weser-Gymnasium in its MINT focus and emphasis on talent development, though serving a much larger urban catchment.
• Cecilien-Gymnasium Düsseldorf: Public NRW Gymnasium in Düsseldorf delivering standards-aligned Abitur preparation with subject specialization and extracurricular programs. Direct structural peer to Weser-Gymnasium as a state-funded Gymnasium operating under the same NRW curriculum framework.

Broad incumbents

• Schule Schloss Salem: Elite German private boarding school with comprehensive secondary education leading to Abitur, strong STEM and talent development programs. Comparable to Weser-Gymnasium in curriculum scope and academic orientation, though it operates as a private, fee-based institution at substantially larger scale.
• Internat Schloss Rohlstorf: German private boarding school offering Gymnasium-level education with strong extracurricular and talent development focus. Comparable to Weser-Gymnasium in its comprehensive secondary education model, though serving a fee-paying, geographically dispersed student body.

Emerging players

• Munich International School: International school near Munich offering IB and equivalent secondary credentials with strong STEM, arts, and career-preparation programs. Comparable to Weser-Gymnasium in comprehensive curriculum scope, though operating as a private international institution.
• Berlin Brandenburg International School: International IB school offering complete secondary education with STEM emphasis and university preparation. Comparable to Weser-Gymnasium in academic breadth and career-readiness orientation, though as a fee-based international institution.
• Montessori Deutschland (Bundesverband): National federation of Montessori schools in Germany offering alternative secondary education with individualized learning approaches. Comparable to Weser-Gymnasium as an alternative secondary education provider, though with a fundamentally different pedagogical model.

Regional players

• Deutsche Schule Riga (Rigas Vācu skola): German partner school in Riga, Latvia, with which Weser-Gymnasium maintains a sister-school exchange relationship. Comparable as a German-language Gymnasium operating outside Germany and offering international exchange opportunities.

Others

• Bundeswettbewerb Mathematik organizers / Mathematik-Olympiaden e.V. National organization running advanced mathematics competitions in which Weser-Gymnasium students participate. Thematically related as an ecosystem enabler supporting the school's STEM positioning and talent development pipeline.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

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