Wiedner Gymnasium

What Wiedner Gymnasium does

Wiedner Gymnasium (operating as Sir Karl Popper Schule) is a publicly funded Austrian secondary school (Gymnasium) located at Wiedner Gürtel 68 in Vienna's 4th district (Wieden), operating under school registration number 904036. The school delivers the standard Austrian Gymnasium curriculum in a two-tier structure: Wiedner Unterstufe (lower secondary, classes 1-4 for students approximately aged 10-14) and Wiedner Oberstufe (upper secondary, classes 5-8 for ages 14-18), culminating in the Matura examination that grants university access. Approximately 70 teaching staff are complemented by administrative, IT, janitorial, and security personnel. Leadership comprises HR Dr. Edwin Scheiber (Director) and OStR.in Mag.a Elisabeth Schillhammer (Administrator), supported by a secretariat and dedicated IT systems administrator managing a cluster shared with three other Vienna schools.

The school's core differentiator is its more-than-20-year Begabungsförderung (gifted development) program, claimed as Austria-unique expertise. This is reinforced by a strong MINT (STEM) orientation, validated through the MINT-Gütesiegel (2026-2029) and the Young-Science Gütesiegel (six consecutive years). The technology stack consists of standard educational administration tools: WebUntis for timetabling, parent self-registration, and teacher office hours; an in-house booking system (Buchungssystem); and a learning platform (Lernplattform). A distinctive in-house feature is the Tutor:innensystem, a peer-tutoring program managed through Google Docs and Word forms where upper-school students tutor younger students.

The business model is non-commercial: as a public school, Wiedner Gymnasium charges no tuition and is funded entirely by Austrian federal and Vienna state government budgets through the BMBWF. Supplementary support flows from three parent associations (Elternverein, Popperverein, Verein zur Begabungsförderung) and occasional sponsors. Optional fee-based services exist (Tagesbetreuung/day care, unverbindliche Übungen electives, cafeteria operated by Christoph Konicek), but these are ancillary. The go-to-market is direct-to-consumer through the Austrian public education enrollment system, including an Externistenprüfungskommission for external Matura candidates. Distribution is single-country domestic (Vienna, Austria), with international reach limited to Erasmus+ teacher training exchanges.

Name

Wiedner Gymnasium

Legal name

Wiedner Gymnasium / Sir Karl Popper Schule

Website

https://wiednergymnasium.at

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Wiedner Gymnasium (Sir Karl Popper Schule) is a publicly funded Austrian secondary school in Vienna's 4th district, delivering the standard Gymnasium curriculum across classes 1-8 with a specialization in gifted development and MINT (STEM) education, preparing students for the Matura examination and university entry.

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Product category

Secondary Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

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Academic Tutoring Services (Subject-Specific & General) (EDAJALAA)

Keywords

• Secondary education services
• Gifted education programs
• MINT education
• Matura preparation
• Austrian gymnasium

Headquarters

HQ city

Vienna (Wien)

HQ country

Austria

HQ region

Europe

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Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Public Education Funding (Government-funded): As a public Austrian school (Schulkennzahl 904036), Wiedner Gymnasium is funded by the Austrian federal and state (Wien) governments. No tuition fees are charged. Additional support comes from parent associations (Elternverein, Popperverein, Verein zur Begabungsförderung) and occasional sponsorship.

Go-to-market motion1 record

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Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Wiedner Gymnasium is a public Austrian secondary school (AHS/Gymnasium) providing tuition-free lower and upper secondary education (classes 1-8, ages 10-18) leading to the Matura, with a documented focus on Begabungsförderung (gifted development), MINT (STEM) education, research-oriented learning, and international exchange. Beyond the standard curriculum, the school offers school-autonomous subjects, unverbindliche Übungen (electives), Tagesbetreuung (day care), a peer tutoring system, two choirs, Olympiad preparation, VWA/ABA thesis mentoring, the Experts go Popper alumni lecture series, the Ringvorlesungen research lecture series, and participation in the Erasmus+ program. The school also administers an external Matura examination commission (Externistenprüfungskommission) for external candidates.

Product overview

Wiedner Gymnasium (Sir Karl Popper Schule) is an Austrian secondary school (Gymnasium) in Vienna offering a comprehensive educational program. The school operates with a two-tier structure: Wiedner Unterstufe (lower secondary, classes 1-4) and Wiedner Oberstufe (upper secondary, classes 5-8), preparing students for the Austrian Matura. The school provides specialized programs including school-autonomous subjects, elective courses, and day care services. Beyond the core curriculum, the school offers extensive extracurricular activities through two choirs (Chorino and Choralle), the Experts go Popper lecture series, the Ringvorlesungen guest lecture program, peer tutoring system, and participation in international programs including Erasmus+. The school maintains partnerships with institutions including ISTA (Institute of Science and Technology Austria), universities, and various educational networks. It operates a comprehensive student support system including counseling, career guidance, and talent development programs.

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Products and services

• Wiedner Unterstufe (Lower Secondary Program) Lower secondary school program for students typically aged 10-14, comprising classes 1-4 of the Austrian Gymnasium and forming part of compulsory education. Delivered to enrolled students in Vienna.
• Wiedner Oberstufe (Upper Secondary Program) Upper secondary school program for students typically aged 14-18, comprising classes 5-8 of the Austrian Gymnasium, preparing students for the Matura (school-leaving examination) and university entrance.
• Tagesbetreuung (Day Care) After-school care and supervision service for students requiring extended care beyond regular school hours, offered as an optional fee-based service.
• Bibliothek (School Library) School library providing books, research materials, and study spaces for students and staff.
• Unverbindliche Übungen (Elective Courses) Optional elective courses and activities complementing the core curriculum, offered on a non-mandatory basis.
• Schulautonome Gegenstände (School-Autonomous Subjects) School-specific subjects and courses that supplement the standard Austrian curriculum under the school's autonomous curricular authority.
• Chorino (Lower School Choir) Lower school choir under the direction of Julia Renöckl, performing at school events and regional competitions including the Wiener Jugendsingen.
• Choralle (Upper School Choir) Upper school choir for older students, parents, and alumni, also directed by Julia Renöckl; founded in autumn 2023 with 24 members.
• Experts go Popper (Expert Lecture Series) Networking program connecting current students with alumni experts through lectures and presentations on professional and scientific topics.
• Ringvorlesungen (Guest Lecture Series) Annual lecture series where students present research topics to the school community, such as 'Spuren, Bilder, Narrationen' (2025/26) and 'Aufbrüche' (2022/23).
• Tutor:innensystem (Peer Tutoring System) Peer tutoring system where upper-school students provide academic support to lower-school or fellow students, managed via an online matching process run by the student representative body.
• Erasmus+ Programme European exchange program enabling teacher training abroad and student mobility across participating countries, administered via OeAD.
• Mathematik-Olympiade (Mathematics Olympiad) Mathematics competition program in which students have achieved national rankings, including qualifiers for the International Mathematical Olympiad 2026 in Shanghai.
• Virtueller Rundgang (Virtual Tour) Virtual tour of the school facilities accessible online for prospective students and families.

Quantifiable outcome

• Six consecutive years (2021-2026) as a Young-Science Gütesiegel recipient, among 42 schools from 7 Austrian states awarded in 2026.
• +5 more outcomes

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Partnerships

20 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Bundesministerium für Frauen, Wissenschaft und Forschung (BMBWF)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 8 June 2026The BMBWF jointly awards the Young-Science Gütesiegel and MINT-Gütesiegel with the OeAD. Wiedner Gymnasium has held the Young-Science label for six consecutive years and the MINT-Gütesiegel (2026-2029). The ministry also sponsors Sparkling Science projects involving the school.
• OeAD (Österreichische Austauschdienst GmbH)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026The OeAD is Austria's agency for international mobility and cooperation in education. It administers the Erasmus+ program (in which Wiedner Gymnasium participates for teacher training) and co-administers the Young-Science Gütesiegel. The school has an active Erasmus+ program, with a teacher participating in a training week in Valencia in 2026.
• MINT-Schule (MINT-Schule Austria)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe school holds the MINT-Gütesiegel (certified 2026-2029) as part of the MINT-Schule network, indicating sustained commitment to mathematics, informatics, natural sciences, and technology education.
• young science (Young-Scienceinitiative.at)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe school holds the Young-Science Gütesiegel for six consecutive years. Young-Science connects schools with research institutions and promotes student participation in research projects.
• Fairtrade-SchoolsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe school holds Fairtrade-School certification, indicating commitment to fair trade education and practices.
• ÖKOLOG (Austrian Environmental Education Network)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe school is an ÖKOLOG-certified school, part of the largest Austrian nationwide network for environmental education in schools. The school has received multiple ÖKOLOG-Awards for student theses on environmental topics (Rachel Levy 2025, Vitus Takeh 2026).
• VoXmi (Vorurteilsbewusste Schule)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe school participates in VoXmi, a program promoting a prejudice-aware school environment focused on diversity and inclusion.
• Sparkling ScienceminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe school participates in Sparkling Science, a program that connects students with researchers on real scientific projects.
• University of Vienna (Universität Wien)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe school is listed as a 'Uni Wien Kooperationsschule' (University of Vienna cooperation school), indicating a formal partnership for educational cooperation. The Dr. Hans Riegel-Fachpreise are jointly awarded with the University of Vienna.
• Institute of Science and Technology Austria (ISTA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerISTA hosts the annual ISTA-Schulpreis competition for outstanding student theses. Wiedner Gymnasium students have won awards multiple years (2017, 2023, 2024, 2026). Prize winners are invited to a one-day internship at ISTA.
• Österreichische Akademie der Wissenschaften (ÖAW)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe ÖAW runs a VWA award specifically for female students in MINT subjects. Wiedner Gymnasium had two students awarded (Iris Friedrich – main prize, Lena Grubmüller – acknowledgment) in 2022.
• FH Technikum WienminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFH Technikum Wien is listed as a sponsor/supporter of the school, indicating a cooperative relationship.
• ÖBV (Österreichischer Bundesverlag)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorÖBV (school book publisher) is listed as a sponsor of the school.
• OCG (Österreichische Computer Gesellschaft)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOCG is listed as a sponsor/supporter of the school.
• WieNGS (Wiener Netzwerk für psychische Gesundheit in der Schule)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe school participates in WieNGS, a Vienna network for mental health in schools.
• Schulen lösen Mobbing ('Sicher gemeinsam')minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe school participates in the 'Sicher gemeinsam' anti-bullying program.
• Elternverein (Parent Association)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Elternverein supports school activities and funds projects. It also co-sponsors the Karl*a-Preis for student research.
• PoppervereincoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Popperverein (Sir Karl Popper School Parent Association) supports the school, co-sponsors the Karl*a-Preis, and has its own website with current information.
• Verein zur Begabungsförderung (Association for Gifted Development)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerA dedicated parent association supporting gifted and talented development programs at the school. Its website is vzbf.at.
• Christoph Konicek (Schulbuffet/Catering)minorOthersChristoph Konicek operates the school cafeteria (Schulbuffet). The cafeteria is available to students during school hours.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Haydngymnasium: Vienna public AHS that is part of the same school cluster (1040/1050) as Wiedner Gymnasium, with shared administrative and IT resources. Comparable in student age range, MINT/STEM orientation, and Erasmus+ participation.
• AHS Wien West (Cluster 1040): Other Vienna AHS schools in the same district competing for the same cohort of gifted students applying for STEM-focused secondary education. Comparable in funding, curriculum, and student demographics.
• GRg 4 / GRg 12 (Vienna Gymnasien): Other Vienna public AHS schools competing for the same applicant pool. Comparable in funding model, curriculum structure, and extracurricular offerings, though differentiated by specific STEM/research focus areas.
• Rainergymnasium: Public AHS in Vienna's 5th district that co-shares IT cluster management with Wiedner Gymnasium (cluster 1040/1050). Directly comparable as a public Gymnasium in the same geographic market serving similar age cohorts with similar government funding and curriculum constraints.

Regional players

• Stiftsgymnasium Wilhering: Austrian public Gymnasium with comparable MINT/STEM focus and award-winning Olympiad results. Operates in Upper Austria rather than Vienna, but serves as a comparable Austrian public AHS peer with similar academic positioning.
• BG/BRG Tulln: Austrian public Gymnasium in Lower Austria with strong natural science and research focus. Comparable to Wiedner Gymnasium in its research-oriented culture and VWA mentoring strength, though located outside Vienna.
• BRG Kepler Graz: One of Austria's most prestigious public Gymnasien, located in Graz, with a strong tradition in natural sciences and mathematics olympiads. Comparable in academic reputation and STEM orientation but operates in a different regional market.

Emerging players

• St. Gilgen International School: Austrian international school offering IB Diploma alongside Austrian Matura. Comparable to Wiedner Gymnasium in academic excellence and STEM reputation but differentiated by private/independent status and IB curriculum offering.

Others

• Universität Wien Kooperationsschulen Network: University of Vienna's network of cooperating secondary schools, of which Wiedner Gymnasium is a member. Peer schools in this network share a research-mentoring orientation and joint Dr. Hans Riegel-Fachpreise competition.
• Wirtschaftsuniversität Wien (WU) Kooperationsschulen: Network of Austrian secondary schools partnered with WU Wien for talent development (WU Research Talent Award). Wiedner Gymnasium students have won this award. Peer schools in the network share a research-oriented culture but are not direct educational competitors.

Market position

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Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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