Ziehenschule

What Ziehenschule does

Ziehenschule is a public municipal gymnasium (secondary school) operated by the City of Frankfurt am Main in the Eschersheim district, serving approximately 1,100-1,600 students across grades 5-13 based on five-to-six parallel classes per cohort. The school is built around four curricular profiles: a MINT-EC certified STEM track including the Junior-Ingenieur-Akademie (grades 9-10) and Digitechnikum@school elective; a bilingual German-French Zweig leading to the Abibac (joint German Abitur and French Baccalauréat), offered since 1992; a European school specialization (Europaschule, certified since 2001) with international exchanges to France, the Netherlands, and the USA; and a music Schwerpunkt with orchestras, choirs, big band, and brass ensembles. The institution holds the LabelFrancEducation (2024), MINT-EC, Europaschule, and Abibac certifications.

The school's digital infrastructure rests on third-party educational platforms rather than proprietary technology: Moodle for learning management, Nextcloud for file storage and collaboration, Schul-cloud for administration and parent communication, and the state-provided Hessisches Schulportal for authentication, with participation in Germany's national DigitalPakt (2019-2024). Internal proprietary tools include the Digitales Schwarzes Brett (real-time bulletin board) and a Medienbildungskonzept integrating digital competencies into the curriculum. No AI/ML capability is disclosed.

The school operates as a government-state entity with no commercial revenue model: it is funded by the Frankfurt municipal education budget with no tuition. Marginal participant fees apply to optional programs such as Cambridge Certificate exams (FCE ~180-220 EUR, CAE ~200-250 EUR) and DELF preparation. Supplementary funding flows through the VFF (Verein der Freunde und Förderer) parent association, which celebrated its 100th anniversary in 2023. The school is undergoing a physical expansion: a new three-story building by gernot schulz : architektur GmbH (competition won in 2022) will replace the 1970s annex and gymnasium and add capacity for a sixth parallel class per cohort.

Name

Ziehenschule

Legal name

Ziehenschule

Website

https://ziehenschule.de

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Public municipal gymnasium in Frankfurt am Main offering bilingual German-French (Abibac) secondary education, MINT-EC certified STEM programs, Europaschule exchanges, and a music Schwerpunkt to roughly 1,100-1,600 students in grades 5-13.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Secondary Education (Gymnasium)

NAICS

Language Schools (61163), Educational Services (611)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

World Languages Instruction (School-Delivered) (EDAJAFAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

General Language Schools & Institutes (EDAMAFAA), K–12 Core Curriculum Small-Group Tutoring Centers (Math/ELA/Science/Social Studies) (EDANAHAA)

Keywords

• Secondary education
• Bilingual education
• STEM education
• Gymnasium schooling
• European school

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, Technology or R&D

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Ziehenschule is a public Gymnasium (academic secondary school) in Frankfurt am Main offering bilingual German-French education leading to the AbiBac diploma, MINT-EC certified STEM programs including the Junior-Ingenieur-Akademie, Europaschule exchange programs, and a music specialization with Big Band, choirs, and orchestras. The school serves students from Klasse 5 through Klasse 13 and provides support services such as language and math ateliers, German remedial courses, and a Nacharbeitsatelier catch-up workshop. Instruction and operations are supported by Moodle, Nextcloud, Schul.cloud, and Schulportal Hessen as part of the school's digital infrastructure.

Product overview

Ziehenschule is a public Gymnasium (secondary school) in Frankfurt am Main offering a comprehensive educational program with four main profiles: MINT-EC (STEM excellence), Europaschule (European school), Bilingualer Zweig (bilingual French/German), and Musik (music). The school provides specialized programs including Junior-Ingenieur-Akademie for engineering, Digitechnikum@school for digital skills, and Cambridge certificate preparation. Support services include language and math ateliers, German remedial courses, and a catch-up workshop. The school operates as a MINT-EC certified school and Europaschule, celebrating 25 years as a Hessian European school.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Bilingualer Zweig (AbiBac Program) Bilingual education track with partial instruction in French, leading to the combined Abibac diploma granting both the German Abitur and the French Baccalauréat; in operation since 1992 (30+ years).

Quantifiable outcome

• 50 students earned DELF certificates in 2025
• +2 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• MINT-ECcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMINT-EC is the national excellence network for STEM schools in Germany. Ziehenschule holds MINT-EC certification and participates in MINT-EC programs including the MINT-EC certificate, student competitions, and the MINT-EC Studien- und Berufsinfo program.
• Europaschulen HessencoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerState-certified European school network in Hesse. Ziehenschule celebrated 25 years as a Hessian Europaschule in 2026, demonstrating long-term commitment to European education and international exchange programs.
• Institut Français Mainz (DELF/DALF)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCertification body for French language diplomas. Ziehenschule offers DELF preparation courses and exams, with 50 students earning certificates in 2025.
• Institut Français (Abibac/Baccalauréat)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint German-French graduation program. Ziehenschule has offered the AbiBac for over 30 years (since 1992), allowing students to earn both German Abitur and French Baccalauréat.
• LabelFrancÉducationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFrench Ministry of Education label for bilingual schools. Ziehenschule received this certification recognizing excellence in French-German bilingual education.
• Goethe-Universität FrankfurtminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUniversity partnership for student orientation through the UNI-AG program, which includes visits to university lectures and career exploration activities.
• Deutsche Telekom StiftungminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFoundation supporting STEM education initiatives. Listed as a cooperation partner supporting the school's MINT and digital education programs.
• SanofiminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPharmaceutical company partnership supporting STEM education and career orientation programs at the school.
• StudiumPlus (THM)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDual studies program partnership with Technische Hochschule Mittelhessen, providing information about alternative university pathways.
• Liebigschule FrankfurtminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSister school for joint AbiBac celebrations and diploma ceremonies; collaborative event hosting for French bilingual programs.
• Stiftung Polytechnische Gesellschaft FrankfurtminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFoundation supporting the WirtschaftsKomPass career orientation project and Junge Paulskirche democracy education program.
• Verein der Freunde und Förderer (VFF)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorParent-teacher-support association celebrating 100 years in 2023. Provides supplementary funding for equipment, programs, and school improvements.
• Handwerkskammer Rhein-MainminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerChamber of Trades partnership for Junior-Ingenieur-Akademie, providing hands-on technical experience and industry exposure.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Liebigschule Frankfurt: Frankfurt Gymnasium explicitly named as a sister school for joint Abibac celebrations and diploma ceremonies. Operates the same bilingual German-French certification track as Ziehenschule, making it the closest direct peer.
• Deutsch-Französisches Gymnasium Freiburg: One of the original Abibac schools in Germany, offering the same German Abitur and French Baccalauréat combination. Directly comparable in bilingual curriculum focus and dual-diploma outcome.
• Lycée Français de Francfort: French school in Frankfurt offering the French Baccalauréat and instruction in French. Operates in the same catchment area and serves families seeking French-language education, making it an adjacent direct peer.
• Saarbrücker Gymnasium am Rotenbühl: Saarbrücken-based Gymnasium with an established Abibac track in a Franco-German border region. Comparable German-French bilingual focus and dual-diploma model.
• Helmholtz-Gymnasium Bonn: Certified Europaschule and MINT-EC school with strong international exchange programs. Directly comparable combination of European school status and STEM excellence focus.

Regional players

• Goethe-Gymnasium Frankfurt: Frankfurt municipal Gymnasium serving the same local catchment in the Rhein-Main region. Comparable K-12 secondary school positioning and student demographics, though without Ziehenschule's bilingual specialization.
• Bettinaschule Frankfurt: Frankfurt Gymnasium with arts and music emphasis. Operates in the same Frankfurt municipal school system and competes for the same Grundschule graduating cohorts.
• Helmholtzschule Frankfurt: Frankfurt Gymnasium with STEM orientation. Competes for the same student pool and operates within the same municipal funding framework.
• Georg-Büchner-Schule Frankfurt: Frankfurt Gymnasium operating within the same municipal school system. Comparable secondary school offering competing for students from the same Grundschule pipeline.
• Gymnasium Riedberg Frankfurt: Newer Frankfurt Gymnasium in the Riedberg district. Operates in the same Frankfurt municipal school system and competes for the same local catchment of bilingual and STEM-oriented families.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@ziehenschuleFFM

Compliance4 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

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