Werner-Heisenberg-Gymnasium

What Werner-Heisenberg-Gymnasium does

Werner-Heisenberg-Gymnasium (WHG) is a public secondary school (Gymnasium) located at Rosenstraße 41, Heide, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany, operated by Landkreis Dithmarschen under the oversight of Landrat Stefan Mohrdieck. The school serves students from grades 5 through 13 across a single campus, preparing them for the Abitur (university entrance qualification) and operating within the German state education framework. Its programmatic portfolio includes a bilingual track (Bilingualer Unterricht / ACE) running since 1996/97 with English-medium geography and history instruction from grade 7, a six-year ERASMUS+ accreditation covering exchanges with partner schools in France, Norway, and Denmark, a MINT-focused Schülerforschungszentrum operating within an 11-school/5-location regional network backed by CAU-Kiel and IPN, and the annual WHG Musical performing arts program. Supporting infrastructure includes 69 employees, a Digitalkonzept featuring a 1:1 iPad loan program for grades 9+, iPad carts for grades 5-8, a 30-workstation computer room, short-throw projectors in every classroom, and an integration of Itslearning, Kopano, WebUntis, Nextcloud, BigBlueButton, and Cisco Webex.

The school's business model is non-commercial: core education is funded by the state of Schleswig-Holstein and Landkreis Dithmarschen, with no tuition. Supplementary funding flows through the Förderverein (~260 members providing ~€5,000/year for equipment), the Rudolf und Meta Jautelat-Stiftung (€100,000 foundation capital for STEM scholarships), the Hertz-Stiftung (€1.7M over 10 years for the Schülerforschungszentrum network), and the ERASMUS+ programme (€117,450 for 2022-2028). The only direct fees are tiered semester charges (€60-€80 per afternoon per semester) for the optional Offener Ganztag after-school care program. Customer segments are students (primary, persona), parents/guardians, and regional employers who engage through career orientation partnerships (Raffinerie Heide, VR Bank Westküste, Westküstenklinikum, FH Westküste, Inray Industriesoftware, BeBa Energie). Distribution is regional, geographic-catchment-based, with enrollment managed via the standard Fünftklässleranmeldung process.

WHG's notable strengths include a 22-nationality student body supporting its "Schule ohne Rassismus – Schule mit Courage" certification, dedicated Begabtenförderung (talent development) counselors, partnerships with three certified DELF examiners for French proficiency certification, an alumni association dating to 1921, and a CyberMentor+ gifted-student mentoring presence. The school has no AI-native products, no proprietary commercial revenue model, and no M&A activity — it operates as a stable, publicly funded educational institution with incremental programmatic expansion through grants and regional partnerships.

Name

Werner-Heisenberg-Gymnasium

Legal name

Werner-Heisenberg-Gymnasium Heide

Website

https://whg-heide.de

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Werner-Heisenberg-Gymnasium Heide is a public Gymnasium (grades 5-13) in Schleswig-Holstein, Germany, operated by Landkreis Dithmarschen and serving ~regional students with bilingual, ERASMUS+, STEM, and career orientation programs funded by state budgets, grants, and a member-supported Förderverein.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Secondary Education (Gymnasium)

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Educational Services (61)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Classical Education K–12 Schools (EDAJABAF)

akta.pro secondary industry

Subject-Specific Short Courses & Academies (e.g., STEM, Business, Arts) (EDAIAIAC)

Keywords

• Secondary education services
• Bilingual education program
• STEM student research
• International student exchange
• Digital learning environment

Headquarters

HQ city

Heide

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

The Werner-Heisenberg-Gymnasium is a public German Gymnasium offering comprehensive secondary education from grades 5 through 13, leading to the Abitur (university entrance qualification). Core offerings include the bilingual English track (ACE), STEM-focused Schülerforschungszentrum, ERASMUS+ international exchange program, digital learning environment with iPad-based 1:1 computing, career orientation services, and the optional Offener Ganztag (Open All-Day) supervised afternoon program for grades 5–9.

Product overview

The Werner-Heisenberg-Gymnasium (WHG) is a German secondary school (Gymnasium) in Heide, Schleswig-Holstein, offering a comprehensive educational program from grades 5–13. The school's portfolio centers on its core educational services organized across several programmatic pillars: a broad academic curriculum covering German, Mathematics, Sciences (Biology, Chemistry, Physics), Languages (English, French, Latin, Spanish), Humanities (History, Geography, Politics/Economics), Arts, Music, and Sports; an Open All-Day School (Offener Ganztag) providing supervised afternoon care and enrichment; a dedicated Digitalkonzept with a 1:1 iPad program, computer labs, and LMS integration; a Bilingualer Unterricht / ACE track for enhanced English instruction; upper-school subject profiles in Biology, Chemistry, History, and Physics; a Schülerforschungszentrum for STEM research; an ERASMUS+ international exchange program; and extensive career orientation (Berufsorientierung) services. These programs are supported by digital infrastructure including WebUntis, Itslearning, Kopano email, Nextcloud, and video conferencing tools (BigBlueButton, Cisco Webex). The school's distinctive offerings also include a Musical program, Begabtenförderung talent development, and a 'Schule mit Courage' integration and anti-racism program. Together, these products and programs form a unified educational platform serving approximately 22 nationalities within the school's student body.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• WHG Musical: School musical programme with dedicated website at whg-musical.de
• ACE (Advanced Class of English)
• Bilingualer Unterricht (Bilingual Education)
• Schülerforschungszentrum Dithmarschen Nord

Products and services

• Offener Ganztag (Open All-Day School) After-school care and supervised afternoon program for grades 5–9, offering lunch, homework help, and elective courses in subjects such as languages, sports, arts, and computing.
• Digitalkonzept (Digital Learning Concept) A school-wide digitalization initiative providing iPad loaner program (grades 9+), iPad carts for grades 5–8, a 30-workstation computer room, short-throw projectors in every room, and teacher iPads, integrated with the Itslearning LMS and Kopano email service.
• Schülerforschungszentrum (Student Research Center) A MINT-focused research center (part of the Netzwerk Schülerforschungszentren Schleswig-Holstein) offering modules on 3D printing, aerodynamics, and environmental science for grades 5–11, open to students from multiple schools in the Dithmarschen-Nord network.
• ERASMUS+ Programm European Union-funded international exchange program with ERASMUS+ accreditation for six years, facilitating student exchanges with partner schools in France, Norway, Denmark, and teacher professional development.
• WHG Musical A school musical program producing annual theatrical performances, with a dedicated website (whg-musical.de) and a partnership with the Katharineum Lübeck.
• Bilingualer Unterricht / ACE (Advanced Class of English) Bilingual education program starting in grade 5 with enhanced English instruction (7 hours per week), transitioning to geography and history taught entirely in English from grade 7, alongside the ACE advanced English track for grades 5+.
• Profiloberstufe (Upper School Profiles) Elective subject profiles in the upper school (Sekundarstufe II) covering Biology, Chemistry, History, and Physics, allowing students to specialize based on interest and career orientation.
• Berufsorientierung (Career Orientation) Comprehensive career guidance program spanning grades 9–13, including company internships, Girls' Day/Boys' Day, a career fair (Berufsmesse), professional counseling with the Federal Employment Agency, and participation in programs such as SEEd and Waterkant Festival.
• Arbeitsgemeinschaften (After-School Clubs) Wide range of after-school clubs including the Astro-AG (astronomy), music ensembles, floorball, school first aid, word games, dance workshop, chess, and IT projects, open to students across all grade levels.
• Begabtenförderung (Talent Development) Gifted and talented support program with designated counselors, including CyberMentor+ participation, MINT Festival involvement, and dedicated enrichment opportunities.
• Schule mit Courage (School with Courage Program) A 'Schule ohne Rassismus – Schule mit Courage' program promoting tolerance and integration, with student diversity from 22 nations, integration officers, and annual action days.

Quantifiable outcome

• ERASMUS+ record funding of 117,450 EUR secured for 2024+ period
• +2 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration6 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

17 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Lycée Julie Victoire Daubié (Argenteuil, France)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner20-year exchange partnership with school near Paris. Students participate in mutual visits, cultural activities, and collaborative projects on topics including sustainable cooking and bird conservation. Coordinated by ERASMUS+ program and Fabian Bagutzki.
• Collège des Sept Épis (St. André de l'Eure, Normandie)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNew ERASMUS+ accredited exchange partnership established in 2024 focusing on sustainable and regional cooking traditions, with joint recipe book development planned.
• Ringerike Videregående Skole (Hønefoss, Norway)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNorway exchange for grades 10-11 through ERASMUS+ funding, providing cultural immersion with host families and school system insights.
• Katharineum (Lübeck, Germany)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMusical partnership school for collaboration on performing arts productions.
• Lycée Notre Dame des Aydes (Blois, France)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerExchange partner in the Loire Valley included in the new ERASMUS+ funding period for 2024+.
• VR Bank Westküste eGcoreTechnology or IntegrationRegional cooperative bank providing annual job application training (Bewerbertraining) for 9th graders and supports Late-Night-Jobbing events.
• Westküstenklinikum – Bildungszentrum für Berufe im GesundheitswesencoreTechnology or IntegrationRegional hospital offering health profession training insights and career orientation for students interested in medical careers.
• Raffinerie Heide GmbHcoreTechnology or IntegrationLocal refinery providing career orientation support, participating in school job fairs, and offering industry insights for students.
• Fachhochschule Westküste (Heide)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLong-standing partnership since 2004 with cooperation in electrical engineering through Crazy Car project, MINT girls' fair, Berufsorientierungstag, and study information days.
• Dithmarscher Landesmuseum (Meldorf)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCultural education partnership supporting history curriculum with diverse projects for all grade levels.
• Klaus-Groth-Gemeinschaftsschule (Heide)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNew educational partnership developing differentiated educational offerings between the Gymnasium and Gemeinschaftsschule.
• AÖZA – Steinzeitpark DithmarschenminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerStone Age Park education partnership with potential for projects in history, art, and natural sciences.
• Praktikum-WestküsteminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPlatform helping students find internships at Westküste companies.
• Historischer Lernort NeulandhalleminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHistory education partner for hands-on historical learning experiences.
• Gemeinschaftsschule MeldorfcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner school in the Schülerforschungszentrum Dithmarschen Nord network, collaborating on student research programs and additional offerings.
• Christian-Albrechts-Universität-Kiel (CAU) / IPNcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUniversity partnership providing academic framework for the Schülerforschungszentrum network, with CAU and IPN (Institute for Science Education) supporting research methodology instruction.
• Heider Tennis ClubminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSports partnership enabling Open All-Day students to participate in tennis training.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• SIS Swiss International School: A network of bilingual German-English international schools operating across Germany. Comparable to WHG's bilingual educational concept and international program emphasis, though at broader scale and via a private operator model.
• Cognita Schools: An international school group operating premium K-12 institutions across multiple countries. Relevant as a broad incumbent in the private-school space with overlapping programs (bilingual, STEM, international exchanges) similar to WHG's portfolio.
• St. George's School Düsseldorf: A private international school in Düsseldorf offering bilingual German-English instruction. Comparable to WHG's bilingual track and international orientation, but positioned in the premium private-school segment.
• GEMS Education: A global K-12 school operator with premium international offerings including bilingual programs. Relevant as a broad incumbent demonstrating how differentiated premium K-12 programming can scale, though operating in a very different funding and geographic context.
• Berlin International School: An international K-12 school in Berlin offering IB and Cambridge programmes. Broader incumbent comparable to WHG's international exchange and bilingual orientation, though operating in an urban premium private market rather than a regional public-school context.

Direct peers

• Internatsschule Schloss Rohlstorf: A private boarding school (Internatsschule) in Schleswig-Holstein offering Gymnasium-level education with bilingual tracks and STEM emphasis. Comparable to WHG in subject matter and geography, but operates under a private funding model rather than public Schul­träger funding.
• Johanneum Hamburg: A historic Hamburg Gymnasium offering Abitur preparation with specializations in music and natural sciences. Comparable to WHG's combination of academic rigor, musical program (WHG Musical), and STEM research center (Schülerforschungszentrum).
• Katharineum zu Lübeck: A historic Gymnasium in Lübeck, Schleswig-Holstein, that is explicitly named in the data as a partner school of WHG (musical partnership with Katharineum). It is a directly comparable German Gymnasium serving grades 5–13 in the same federal state, with similar academic profile and selective university-prep orientation.
• Gymnasium Christianeum Hamburg: A prestigious Hamburg Gymnasium with a strong tradition in humanities, languages, and STEM. Directly comparable to WHG as a selective German secondary school preparing students for the Abitur, with a similar mix of advanced placement tracks and enrichment programs.
• Helene-Lange-Schule Hamburg: A well-established Gymnasium in Hamburg offering a traditional university-prep track with bilingual elements and extensive extracurricular programs. Comparable to WHG as a German secondary school serving academically oriented students through the Abitur, with similar program pillars around languages, STEM, and arts.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

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