Leibniz Privatschule

What Leibniz Privatschule does

Leibniz Privatschule is a German non-profit private educational institution (gGmbH) operating a continuous K-13 educational pathway from kindergarten (Die Lütten) through upper secondary (Profiloberstufe), including both Gymnasium and Gemeinschaftsschule tracks. Founded in 2006 in Elmshorn, Schleswig-Holstein, the school expanded to Kaltenkirchen in 2008 and more recently opened a third campus in Oering in December 2025. The school serves families seeking an alternative to public education, with a distinctive immersion English program delivering approximately 70% of primary school instruction in English and a full-day structure operating from 7:30 to 17:00 with supervised homework (Trainingzeiten) at school rather than home assignments.

The core educational platform rests on the ItsLearning learning management system (deployed since 2017 across both campuses), pedagogically grounded in research from Professor Gerhard Roth and John Hattie, and augmented by proprietary methods including the Förderhocker (supporting stool) and Myrtel & Bo literacy program. The school maintains three signature publications: the quarterly Leibniz-Blätter journal, the weekly Leibniz-Post newsletter distributed to approximately 2,000 parents, and the Leibniz-Abend public lecture series featuring academics such as Professors Gerhard Roth and Manfred Korte. Operations are differentiated by a claimed zero-cancellation record since 2006, daily sports, Erasmus+ and New Zealand exchange programs, and teacher quality evaluation by students.

The business model combines 83% state funding under Schleswig-Holstein's private school subsidy regime (after a two-year qualification period) with parent tuition fees, an annual material fee of €150-200 per student, canteen meal revenue (€4-5 per meal, ~90% student uptake), and Leibniz Sportclub memberships (€9.90/month individual, €25/month family). The school is family-owned and operated under the Boesten family's Geschäftsführung with no external investors, funding rounds, or M&A activity. Customer acquisition is community-driven through info evenings, personal consultations, and direct enrollment via an online portal, with year-round Quereinsteiger transfers available across all grade levels.

Name

Leibniz Privatschule

Legal name

Leibniz Privatschule gGmbH

Website

https://leibniz-privatschule.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

2006

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Leibniz Privatschule is a family-owned German non-profit private school operating K-13 bilingual immersion education across three campuses in Schleswig-Holstein, serving approximately 2,000 families through Elmshorn, Kaltenkirchen, and Oering.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private K-12 Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (61111)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Language Immersion & Bilingual Private Schools (EDAJABAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

General Preschools (Play-Based) (EDACABAA), International/Global Curriculum Schools (IB, Cambridge, etc.) (EDAJABAG)

Keywords

• Private K-12 education
• Bilingual immersion schooling
• Full-day school programs
• Abitur preparation
• Kindergarten secondary school

Headquarters

HQ city

Elmshorn

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Tuition Fees: Parents pay tuition fees (Schulgeld) as private school students. In Schleswig-Holstein, private schools are financed at 83% by the state after a two-year waiting period, with the remaining third covered by parent tuition and school management.
2. Material Fees: Annual material fee (Materialgebühr) of 150-200 euros covers all school materials including exercise books, pencils, textbooks, art supplies, and includes costs for class excursions.
3. Meal Services: School canteena (Mensa) offers meals at 4-5 euros per meal. About 90% of students eat at the canteena. Free mineral water and apples are provided. Midday snacks also available for purchase.
4. Leibniz Sportclub Memberships: The sports club offers memberships at 9.90 euros/month for individuals, 25 euros/month for families. Additional fitness and leisure sports programs included in membership.
5. Public Funding (Schleswig-Holstein): Private schools in Schleswig-Holstein receive 83% state funding after the qualification period, classified as public educational institutions under the school law.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Leibniz Privatschule is a private school group in Schleswig-Holstein, Germany, operating kindergarten, primary school, and secondary school tracks (Gemeinschaftsschule and Gymnasium) leading to the German Abitur. The schools offer bilingual English immersion, full-day supervision from 7:30 to 17:00, and individualized learning pathways across campuses in Elmshorn, Kaltenkirchen, and Oering.

Product overview

Leibniz Privatschule is a private educational institution operating as a combined kindergarten, elementary school, and secondary school with two locations in Elmshorn and Kaltenkirchen, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany. Founded in 2006, the school offers a comprehensive educational pathway from preschool through Abitur, featuring a distinctive bilingual immersion program in English from kindergarten through grade 4. The school operates a full-day program model with supervised homework sessions (Trainingzeiten) conducted on-site rather than as traditional homework, and utilizes the ItsLearning digital platform for learning management. The institution also publishes the quarterly Leibniz-Blätter magazine and weekly Leibniz-Post newsletter, and maintains a community sports club. Key educational offerings include the Gemeinschaftsschule (comprehensive secondary school) and Gymnasium with profile tracks in natural sciences, social sciences, languages, and sports, preparing students for German university entrance qualifications.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Die Lütten: Kindergarten program of the Leibniz Privatschule

Products and services

• Die Lütten Kindergarten Kindergarten program serving young children as part of the Leibniz Privatschule campus network in Schleswig-Holstein, Germany.
• Grundschule (Primary School) Primary school track with bilingual English immersion offered at Leibniz Privatschule campuses in Elmshorn and Kaltenkirchen.
• Gemeinschaftsschule (Secondary School) Secondary school track at Leibniz Privatschule leading toward the German Abitur with individualized learning and full-day supervision.
• Gymnasium / Profiloberstufe Upper secondary Gymnasium track with specialized Profiloberstufe streams preparing students for the German Abitur exam.

Quantifiable outcome

• Zero class cancellations since 2006
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Berliner Hochschule für Angewandte WissenschaftencoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 10 February 2026Partnership to address teacher shortages. The Berlin University of Applied Sciences and Leibniz Privatschule collaborate on teacher education, providing qualified teachers for private schools. Joint initiative with IBH Köln and EU-FH Rostock for Master-Studiengang Schulpädagogik program.
• King's Highschool (Dunedin, New Zealand)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2011International exchange partner school in Dunedin, New Zealand. Since 2011, students from grades 9-10 participate in four-week exchange programs including classroom attendance and sightseeing. The school's 'Building men for life' and 'Building leadership' programs adapted from this partnership.
• Queen's Highschool (Dunedin, New Zealand)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2011All-girls international exchange partner school in Dunedin, New Zealand. Part of annual New Zealand exchange program for grades 9-10. One-week school visits included in four-week international trip.
• ItsLearningcoreTechnology or IntegrationNorwegian learning management system provider. ItsLearning has been used at both Elmshorn and Kaltenkirchen campuses since 2017. Platform developed by Norwegian startup company, enabling lesson planning, homework distribution, and video conferencing capabilities.
• Zirkus Quaiser (Wrist)minorOthersCircus from Wrist performs biennially at Leibniz Privatschule campuses, working with students grades 1-5 on circus performances. Alternates between Elmshorn and Kaltenkirchen every two years. Students learn circus skills and participate in tent setup and performance.
• Erasmus+minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEuropean Union educational exchange program. The school participates in Erasmus+ program for international student exchanges and teacher professional development.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights8 records

Direct peers

• Bavarian International School (BIS): Private K-12 school in southern Germany with bilingual and international curricula serving expat and German families. Comparable private-bilingual model and full-day structure even though regional, not local.
• Berlin Brandenburg International School (BBIS): Private international K-12 school near Berlin offering IB and bilingual pathways to German and international families. Comparable to Leibniz in mission (full-day private school with international orientation) and customer segment (tuition-paying families seeking bilingual/international education).
• Metropolitan School Frankfurt: Private K-12 school in Frankfurt with bilingual German-English instruction and international orientation. Comparable full-day, fee-based, private-school model targeting similar family demographics.
• Phorms Education: Germany's largest network of private bilingual (German-English) schools from primary through secondary. Phorms operates across multiple German states with a near-identical immersion model and target family segment, making it the closest direct competitor to Leibniz Privatschule's bilingual positioning.
• St. George's School Cologne: Private K-12 school in Cologne offering bilingual German-English instruction and international curricula to a comparable family segment. Direct competitor in the German private bilingual K-12 market.
• International School Hamburg (ISH): Private international school in northern Germany offering K-12 education with bilingual and IB tracks. Geographic and demographic proximity to Schleswig-Holstein makes it a direct competitor for tuition-paying families in northern Germany.

Regional players

• Helene-Lange-Schule Hamburg: Well-known bilingual public school track in northern Germany offering immersion English. As a free public alternative, it represents the closest non-fee competitor for bilingual-seeking families in the same regional catchment.
• Oberschule am Eichsfeld (Bilingual Tracks): Public schools in Schleswig-Holstein and neighboring states increasingly offer bilingual immersion tracks, representing free or low-cost competition for Leibniz's core English-immersion differentiator.

Broad incumbents

• Salem School (Schule Schloss Salem): One of Germany's most established elite private boarding schools with international orientation. A more prestigious, broader private-school incumbent targeting a similar tuition-paying family segment but with a much larger institutional footprint.

Others

• ItsLearning: Norwegian learning management system provider that Leibniz has used since 2017. While not a school, its technology enables the school's digital curriculum delivery and remote-learning capabilities, making it a key enabling ecosystem partner rather than a competitor.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/LeibnizPrivatschuleElmshorn
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/leibniz-privatschule

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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