Wichterlovo gymnázium

What Wichterlovo gymnázium does

Wichterlovo gymnázium is a public upper-secondary school (gymnázium) located in Ostrava-Poruba, Czech Republic, operating as a contributory organisation (příspěvková organizace) established by the Moravian-Silesian Region. Founded in 1956 and bearing its honorary name since 2006, the school delivers the Czech Matura curriculum through two programmes: a four-year track admitting ~60 students per year from 9th-grade graduates, and an eight-year track admitting ~30 students per year from 5th graders, split between ŠVP Matematika a příroda (STEM specialisation) and ŠVP Mluvíme anglicky (extended English/CLIL). Total enrolment is on the order of 300–400 students, taught by a faculty of approximately 60+ plus administrative and student-support staff (psychologist, career counsellor, prevention methodologist).

The school's core technology is conventional secondary-education infrastructure: modern laboratories for chemistry, physics, and biology; computer labs with 3D printers; iPad-based instruction in selected classes; VEX Robotics equipment; and standard information systems including Bakaláři (student records), Strava (canteen), and the national DiPSY admissions portal. Pedagogical differentiation rests on bespoke curricula (ŠVP programmes updated through 2025), original teacher-authored study materials (2005–2011), and a talent-development programme ('Škola je nám malá') supported by the Nadační fond Jirky Močkoře endowment.

The economic model is dominated by per-capita state and regional funding, with no tuition charged. Ancillary revenue comes from paid entrance-exam preparatory courses (CZK 1,200–1,800 per subject), a school-branded merchandise e-shop (discount code SKOLA26), and donations solicited for the 70th anniversary (2026). The school is governed by a Školská rada (School Council) and currently led by director Jan Netolička (since 2015). It does not operate as a commercial enterprise and is not an investable equity target.

Name

Wichterlovo gymnázium

Legal name

Wichterlovo gymnázium, Ostrava-Poruba, příspěvková organizace

Website

https://wigym.cz

Company type

Private

Founded year

1956

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Wichterlovo gymnázium is a public Czech upper-secondary school (gymnázium) in Ostrava-Poruba, operating a four-year and an eight-year programme (STEM and English specialisations) for roughly 90 new students per year, funded primarily by the Moravian-Silesian Region.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Secondary Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Language Schools (611630), Educational Support Services (611710)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYEDANABAD

K–12 Standardized Assessments & Benchmark Exams Prep (State tests, MAP, ISEE/SSAT)

Education/Tutoring & Test Preparation/Test Preparation (Standardized & Entrance Exams)

SECONDARYEDAIAEAD

Exam Preparation Language Programs (IELTS/TOEFL/DELE/DALF/HSK, etc.)

Education/International Education & Study Abroad/Overseas Language Schools & Immersion Programs

SECONDARYEDANAAAF

Foreign Language Subject Tutoring (School Coursework)

Education/Tutoring & Test Preparation/Academic Subject Tutoring (K–12 & Higher Ed)

SECONDARYHSAAAHAC

Homework Tutoring & Academic Support (Subject Tutoring)

Home & Personal Services/Childcare, Babysitting & Nanny Services/After-School Care & Homework Supervision

Keywords

• Secondary education services
• Gymnasium curriculum programs
• Entrance exam preparation
• Academic talent development
• Student exchange programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Ostrava-Poruba, Moravskoslezský

HQ country

Czechia

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. State per-capita funding (Rozpočet): As a contributory organisation (příspěvková organizace) established by Moravskoslezský kraj, the school is primarily funded through per-pupil state and regional government funding allocated according to the regional budget. Funding is overseen by the regional authority.
2. Preparation courses (Přípravné kurzy): The school charges fees for entrance exam preparation courses in Czech language and mathematics for 5th and 9th grade applicants. Fees range from 1,200–1,300 CZK per subject per course, with discounts for registering for both subjects simultaneously.
3. School e-shop: The school operates an e-shop selling school merchandise (clothing, accessories) with discount codes available.
4. Donations and 70th anniversary fundraising: The school accepts financial donations for the 70th anniversary celebrations (2026) via a dedicated bank account, under a donation agreement (darovací smlouva). Donations are used for educational aids and improving student working environment.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Wichterlovo gymnázium is a Czech general secondary school (gymnázium) that delivers the state Matura examination through a four-year programme for 9th-grade graduates and an eight-year programme for 5th-grade entrants, with specialised tracks in Mathematics and Natural Sciences and in English Language (CLIL methodology). It also offers fee-based preparatory courses for entrance examinations, student-run activities including a virtual company and robotics programme, school-organised academic competitions, and international student mobility through the Erasmus+ programme.

Product overview

Wichterlovo gymnázium is a Czech general secondary school (gymnázium) offering two main study programs: a four-year program (oboru 79-41-K/41) for graduates of 9th grade, and an eight-year program (oboru 79-41-K/81) for 5th graders, split into two specialized tracks — ŠVP Matematika a příroda (Mathematics and Science) and ŠVP Mluvíme anglicky (English Language). The school supplements its core general education with a portfolio of ancillary educational services including preparatory courses for entrance exams, a virtual company (Ponos, s.r.o.), a robotics program, and school-organized academic competitions (Moravskoslezský matematický šampionát, Globetrotter, Šumná Ostrava). International activity is supported through an Erasmus+ program, and exceptional students can access funding through the Nadační fond Jirky Močkoře endowment. The school also collaborates with universities (Ostravská univerzita, Univerzita Karlova, Vysoká škola báňská) and manages student welfare services through a counseling center.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Ponos: A fictional company (fiktivní firma) operated by students as part of their business education program.

Products and services

• Four-Year General Secondary Education (obor 79-41-K/41)

Quantifiable outcome

• Graduates pursue studies at universities across humanities, natural sciences, technical fields, medicine, law, economics, and arts – both in the Czech Republic and abroad.
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Integration4 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

19 partnerships are on record, tiered secondary, core and minor.

• Svaz průmyslu a dopravy ČRsecondaryStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2015The Union of Industry and Transport of the Czech Republic provides official support for the school's Mathematics, Informatics and Natural Sciences specialisation (ŠVP Matematika a příroda). The school collaborates with SPD on connecting education with real-world industry practice.
• Mezinárodní cena vévody z Edinburghu (DofE)secondaryOthers · 1 January 2015The Duke of Edinburgh's Award is an international youth award programme that the school participates in, providing students with extracurricular development opportunities.
• Ministerstvo školství, mládeže a tělovýchovy ČR (MŠMT)coreOthers · 1 January 2014The Ministry of Education is the national governing body for secondary education. It sets curriculum frameworks, national exam standards (maturita), and provides national funding through grant programmes.
• Statutární město OstravasecondaryOthers · 1 January 2014The statutory city of Ostrava is a municipal partner providing support and funding for school activities and infrastructure.
• Obec Poruba (municipal district of Ostrava)secondaryOthers · 1 January 2014Poruba municipal district is a local partner supporting the school.
• Jednota českých matematiků a fyziků (JČMF)secondaryTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2014The Union of Czech Mathematicians and Physicists is a professional partner supporting the school's mathematics and physics education, competition participation, and science outreach.
• Akademie věd ČR (Academy of Sciences of the Czech Republic)secondaryStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2014The school participates in the 'Otevřená věda' (Open Science) programme, allowing students to do year-long internships at research institutes of the Academy of Sciences.
• Člověk v tísni (People in Need)minorOthers · 1 January 2014The school and OKNA association cooperate with this NGO on charitable activities including donations collections (Bílá pastelka, Světluška, Den boje proti AIDS, Den boje proti rakovině).
• ADRA (humanitarian organisation)minorOthers · 1 January 2014The school cooperates with ADRA on charitable collections and social outreach activities.
• Česká centra (Czech Centres)minorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2014Czech Centres international network supports the school's international activities and cultural exchange programmes.
• Taneční škola ChlopčíkminorOthers · 1 January 2014Dance school partner supporting the school's arts education and dance-related extracurricular activities.
• Silesia Golf Resort KravařeminorOthers · 1 January 2014Golf resort partner possibly for physical education and sports activities.
• Erasmus+ programme partnerssecondaryChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2014The school holds a 5-year Erasmus+ accreditation and has established partnerships with schools abroad (e.g., Netherlands) for student and staff mobility exchanges across Europe.
• Ostravská univerzita (OSU)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2006Ostravská univerzita is the school's primary university partner. The school is designated as a 'fakultní škola' (faculty school) of OSU. Cooperation includes joint projects such as 'Students teach students', student conferences, and collaboration on science education. OSU's Centre for Research in Science Education and Talent Management (CVVPT) is also a partner.
• Univerzita Karlova (UK) – Matematicko-fyzikální fakulta (MFF)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2006The school is a 'fakultní škola' (faculty school) of Charles University's Faculty of Mathematics and Physics. Students benefit from university collaborations, research opportunities, and academic mentorship.
• Vysoká škola báňská – Technická univerzita v Ostravě (VŠB-TUO)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2006VŠB-Technical University is a key higher education partner, collaborating on science education and providing additional academic pathways for students.
• Masarykova univerzita (MUNI)secondaryStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2006Masaryk University in Brno is a university partner, providing additional higher education pathways and collaborations.
• OKNA – spolek při Wichterlově gymnáziucoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2006OKNA is the school's civil association (občanské sdružení). The executive board includes both teachers and students. OKNA publishes the school almanac, organises events (e.g., Škola na Hlavní třídě), and represents the school community.
• Moravskoslezský kraj (Regional Authority)coreOthers · 1 January 1956The school is a 'příspěvková organizace' (contributory organisation) established and overseen by Moravskoslezský kraj. The region is the school's founder (zřizovatel), provider of per-capita funding, and main governance authority. The regional governor approved the honorary name 'Wichterlovo gymnázium' in 2006.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• PORG - Podkrušnohorské gymnázium, Most: Private gymnasium offering an eight-year programme with strong STEM focus. Comparable in programme design and aspiration level, though operates as a fee-paying private institution outside the same region.
• Gymnázium Brno-Řečkovice: Larger public gymnasium in Brno with comparable STEM and language tracks. Operates in a different region but exemplifies the same Czech public gymnasium model with similar university-preparation focus.
• Mendelovo gymnázium, Opava: Regional gymnasium in Opava serving a nearby catchment with comparable four- and eight-year programmes. Represents the broader Moravian-Silesian competitive landscape outside Ostrava.
• Arcibiskupské gymnázium, Praha: Prague-based prestigious gymnasium with strong academic reputation and STEM/language specializations. Larger and more nationally visible, but operates the same general secondary education model.

Direct peers

• Matiční gymnázium, Ostrava: Established public gymnasium in Ostrava offering a comparable general secondary curriculum with science and language focus. Competes directly with Wichterlovo for high-achieving students from the same Moravian-Silesian catchment.
• Gymnázium Hladnov a Jazyková škola s právem státní jazykové zkoušky, Ostrava: Combined gymnasium and language school in Ostrava offering general secondary education with language specialization. Comparable in size and mission, and competes with Wichterlovo within the Ostrava market.
• Gymnázium Olgy Havlové, Ostrava-Mariánské Hory: Public gymnasium in Ostrava that was spun off from Wichterlovo gymnázium in 1972. Operates a similar four-year general secondary programme serving the same regional applicant pool, making it the closest historical and geographic peer.
• Jazykové gymnázium Pavla Tigrida, Ostrava-Poruba: Language-focused public gymnasium located in the same Poruba district of Ostrava. Overlaps with Wichterlovo's English CLIL track and competes for the same language-oriented applicant families.

Emerging players

• Gymnázium Open Gate, Babice: Private eight-year gymnasium near Prague founded by the Kellner family, with IB Diploma authorization and strong STEM orientation. Comparable in targeting motivated families seeking specialized secondary education, though operates on a fee-paying model in a different region.
• International School of Ostrava: International school in Ostrava offering IB and bilingual programmes. Provides an alternative path for internationally oriented families in the same city, partially overlapping with Wichterlovo's CLIL English track.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key highlights12 records

Customer concentration

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