Wöhlerschule

What Wöhlerschule does

Wöhlerschule is a public Gymnasium (grammar school) located at Mierendorffstr. 6 in Frankfurt am Main, Germany, operated by the municipal authority Stadt Frankfurt am Main under the Hessian school system. Founded in 1870, it delivers the standard 9-year G9 Gymnasium curriculum from Jahrgangsstufe 5 through to the Abitur in Jahrgangsstufe 12/13, serving students typically aged 10–18 who reside in the Frankfurt metropolitan area. Education is provided free of charge; the institution has no commercial revenue model and is funded through standard public-sector allocation under the supervision of the Staatliches Schulamt Frankfurt a. M.

The school's core product is a single, unified Sekundarstufe I and II academic program, differentiated by a set of enrichment modules rather than separate product lines: a STEM/MINT track anchored by the Junior-Ingenieur-Akademie and an extended cooperation with the ExperiMINTa science center (Polytechnische Gesellschaft); music ensembles (orchestra, big band, choir) and recurring concerts; an inclusive-education (Inklusion) offering; environmental/sustainability programming including the Grünes Klassenzimmer and the recognized Umweltschule designation; and an active student council (Schülervertretung). Reciprocal international student exchanges run with Collège Littré (Bourges, France), IES Julio Palacios (San Sebastián de los Reyes, Spain), a Peking partner school (China), and İstanbul Erkek Lisesi (Turkey via ErasmusPlus), alongside a Tanzania fundraising partnership.

Operationally, the technology stack is commodity public-sector infrastructure: a Hessen-issued Moodle instance ("Wöhler Moodle" at mo5101.schule.hessen.de), Roundcube webmail, and a WordPress-based public website. There is no public API, no proprietary software, and no documented AI/ML capability. Distribution is direct enrollment through the standard Frankfurt school-admissions process administered by the city; marketing is conducted through the school website, an Instagram channel (@woehlerschule), and an annual Tag der offenen Tür. Governance is exercised by Schulleiterin Maria Benning with the support of the parents'/alumni association GFFW (Gesellschaft der Freunde und Förderer der Wöhlerschule e.V.), which funds school projects without holding ownership or operational control.

Name

Wöhlerschule

Legal name

Wöhlerschule Gymnasium der Stadt Frankfurt a. M.

Website

https://woehlerschule.de

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Wöhlerschule is a publicly funded Gymnasium in Frankfurt am Main, operated by the City of Frankfurt, delivering the G9 curriculum to roughly Jahrgangsstufen 5–12/13 students and leading to the Abitur, with enrichment in STEM, music, inclusion, and international exchanges.

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Product category

Secondary Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public Alternative, Continuation & Credit-Recovery Schools (EDAJAAAG)

Keywords

• Secondary education
• Gymnasium education
• STEM education
• Grammar school
• Abitur preparation

Headquarters

HQ city

Frankfurt am Main

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Others

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Wöhlerschule is a public gymnasium (grammar school) in Frankfurt am Main that delivers free secondary education under the 9-year G9 curriculum, preparing students for the Abitur (German university entrance qualification). The school offers Sekundarstufe I (grades 5-10) and Sekundarstufe II (upper secondary), supplemented by MINT/STEM programs, music education, international student exchanges, inclusive education, and extracurricular activities.

Product overview

Wöhlerschule is a public Gymnasium (grammar school) in Frankfurt am Main, Germany, offering comprehensive secondary education. The school operates a single unified educational program following the 9-year G9 curriculum leading to Abitur (university entrance qualification). The institution provides core academic education across the Sekundarstufe I (grades 5-10) and Sekundarstufe II (upper secondary), complemented by enrichment programs including international student exchange (Spain, France, China, Turkey), MINT/STEM education with Junior-Ingenieur-Akademie, music ensembles (orchestra, big band, choir), inclusive education (Inklusion), student council activities, and environmental sustainability initiatives.

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Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Gymnasium Sekundarstufe II (Upper Secondary) General upper secondary education (Gymnasium) offering academic preparation for university entrance (Abitur) following the 9-year G9 curriculum, intended for students in the upper secondary years.
• Sekundarstufe I (Grades 5-10) Lower secondary education for grades 5-10, preparing students for upper secondary level at the gymnasium, with primary enrollment intake at Jahrgangsstufe 5.
• International Student Exchange Programs Student exchange programs with partner schools in Spain (San Sebastián de los Reyes, Barcelona area), France (Bourges), China (Peking), and Turkey (Istanbul via ErasmusPlus), enabling reciprocal cultural immersion and school visits.
• MINT (STEM Education) Program STEM-focused educational programs including the Junior-Ingenieur-Akademie, ExperiMINTa cooperation with the science center, science competitions, and environmental education initiatives for students across the school.
• Music Program Music education including orchestra, big band, children's choir, and regular concerts such as Christmas concerts and summer concerts for enrolled students.
• Inclusion (Inklusion) Program Support services for students with disabilities including inclusive education programs and accessibility initiatives integrated into the school curriculum.
• Environmental and Sustainability Education Environmental and sustainability initiatives including the Grünes Klassenzimmer (green classroom), Green Week events, bicycle workshop, and environmental education for students.

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Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Hessisches Kultusministerium and Umweltministerium (Umweltschule initiative)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2015Certified as 'Umweltschule' (Environmental School) - Lernen und Handeln für unsere Zukunft. Recognized for environmental education and sustainability in curriculum and school life.
• Journal FrankfurtcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint production of a Frankfurter Schul- und Jugendmagazin (Frankfurt School and Youth Magazine) in cooperation with Gagern-Gymnasium. Students participate in editorial meetings at Journal Frankfurt offices, gaining journalism experience.
• MINT-EC Schulpartnerschaft Rhein-MaincoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership network of MINT (STEM) focused schools in the Rhein-Main region. Wöhlerschule participates in joint events including Mathe 24h competition.
• İstanbul Erkek Lisesi (Istanbul Boys' High School)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerErasmusPlus exchange partnership with school in Istanbul (with German program). Students from Turkey visited Wöhlerschule to study online bullying topic.
• Tansania Partnership SchoolminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSchool maintains a partnership with a school in Tanzania, conducting fundraising runs and supporting the partner school.
• Goethe-Universität FrankfurtminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerConnection through former student Gisela Eckhardt who donated 11.5 million euros to the university. School maintains academic ties including guest lectures by university researchers.
• ExperiMINTaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerExtended cooperation with ExperiMINTa science center, funded by Polytechnische Gesellschaft, enabling all classes to benefit from interactive science education.
• Collège Littré, Bourges (France)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAnnual French language exchange program. French students visit Frankfurt; Wöhlerschule students travel to Bourges for reciprocal visits.
• IES Julio Palacios / San Sebastián de los Reyes, Madrid (Spain)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAnnual Spanish exchange program with school near Madrid. Students participate in reciprocal visits and cultural activities.
• Peking Exchange School (China)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorChina exchange program with visits to Beijing/Peking. Students from both countries participate in cultural immersion and school visits.
• GFFW (Gesellschaft der Freunde und Förderer der Wöhlerschule e.V.)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOfficial support association and alumni/friends organization that funds school projects, activities, and improvements including sponsoring competitions, school newspaper, and educational initiatives.
• Comenius Programme (EU)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPreviously participated in EU Comenius exchange program involving students and teachers from seven European nations.

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Heinrich-von-Gagern-Gymnasium: Public Gymnasium in Frankfurt am Main and direct cooperation partner of Wöhlerschule, including the joint youth magazine with Journal Frankfurt. Operates the same Hessian G9 framework and serves the same student segment.
• Goethe-Gymnasium Frankfurt: Public Gymnasium in Frankfurt operating under the same Hessian state curriculum and serving the same catchment area. Directly comparable academic offering and student demographic.
• Liebigschule Frankfurt: Public Gymnasium in Frankfurt with comparable STEM offerings and similar Hessian state curriculum. Direct competitor for academically oriented students in the city.
• St. Angela-Schule Frankfurt: Well-established Frankfurt school with Gymnasium track serving the same Frankfurt student segment. Directly comparable in academic offering and extracurricular breadth.
• Lessing-Gymnasium Frankfurt: Public Gymnasium in Frankfurt competing for the same cohort of students. Operates the same Hessian state curriculum and is broadly comparable in size and program breadth.
• Bettina-Schule (Gymnasium): Public Gymnasium in Frankfurt with similar academic profile and extracurricular offerings. Competes for the same Gymnasium-track students in the Frankfurt catchment area.
• Freiherr-vom-Stein-Schule Frankfurt: Public Gymnasium in Frankfurt under the same Hessian state framework. Comparable curriculum structure and student segment, operating in the same metropolitan catchment.

Regional players

• Berlin Brandenburg International School (BBIS): Private international school offering secondary education in Germany. Comparable in mission (university-preparatory schooling with international orientation) but operates in a different regional market.

Broad incumbents

• Phorms Education: Private bilingual school operator in Germany offering K-12 education with international orientation. Comparable in mission (comprehensive secondary education) but operates under a private, fee-based model with a different geographic footprint.
• Frankfurt International School (FIS): Large private international school in Frankfurt offering IB and US-style programs to K-12 students. Indirectly comparable as a high-end secondary education provider competing for internationally minded families in the same city.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Instagraminstagram.com/woehlerschule
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/w%C3%B6hlerschule

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

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