HOGA Schulen Dresden

What HOGA Schulen Dresden does

HOGA Schulen Dresden gemeinnützige GmbH is a state-recognized private (freier Träger) non-profit educational institution headquartered in Dresden, Germany, operating four school buildings and serving students aged approximately 10-19 across five interconnected school types: Allgemeinbildendes Gymnasium (Klasse 5-12, leading to Abitur), Oberschule (Klasse 5-10, leading to Realschulabschluss), Berufliches Gymnasium (Klasse 11-13, leading to Abitur with Wirtschaftswissenschaften or Gesundheit & Soziales specialization), Fachoberschule (2 years, leading to Fachhochschulreife), and a one-year Orientierungsjahr. Founded in 1991 originally as a hospitality and gastronomy school, the institution has incrementally broadened its educational scope (Oberschule joined 2002; Allgemeinbildendes Gymnasium joined 2003) and now offers continuous internal transitions between school types without students having to change campuses.

The business model is tuition-driven with three recurring/one-time revenue streams: monthly Schulgeld of €126 across all programs (2026/27), a one-time €150 Aufnahmegebühr, and a €60/year Digitalbeitrag. A bonus system can reduce tuition by up to 50% based on academic performance and loyalty, and BAföG eligibility plus flexible payment options reduce affordability friction. The go-to-market is event-driven, centered on Info-Veranstaltungen (information evenings, also streamed online), Tage der offenen Tür (open days), Kennenlerntage, and a year-round Online-Voranmeldung system that allows prospective families to submit applications without strict deadlines.

The underlying technology stack is conventional rather than differentiated: Untis for scheduling, a 360-degree virtual tour, Google Analytics, and a digital learning environment with BYOD policy, digital textbooks, and the Online Sekretariat portal for schedules (Stundenplan) and substitution plans (Vertretungsplan). Supporting sub-products include the HOGAkademie lecture series (twice-yearly guest speakers for upper grades), an on-site Mensa at the Zamenhofstraße campus with online meal ordering, and a jobs portal at jobs.hoga-schulen.de. The institution is independently managed by Geschäftsführung Regina Kirschstein and Gudrun Lamm, with no parent company, no external investment, and no funding rounds recorded. A long-standing exclusive partnership with KLK Vermietungsgesellschaft supplies student housing for HOGA students.

Name

HOGA Schulen Dresden

Legal name

HOGA Schulen Dresden gemeinnützige GmbH

Website

https://hoga-schulen.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1991

Operating status

Operating

Short description

HOGA Schulen Dresden gemeinnützige GmbH is a non-profit private school operator in Dresden, Germany, running four campuses with five educational pathways (Oberschule, Gymnasium, Berufliches Gymnasium, Fachoberschule, Orientierungsjahr) for students aged ~10-19, funded primarily by €126/month tuition plus enrollment and digital fees.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private Secondary Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYEDAJABAA

Nonsectarian Independent Day Schools

Education/K–12 / Primary & Secondary Education/Private & Independent K–12 Schools

Keywords

• Private secondary education
• Secondary school programs
• Vocational gymnasium
• University entrance qualifications
• Independent school education

Headquarters

HQ city

Dresden

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Schulgeld (Tuition Fees): Monthly tuition fees charged to students for educational services. The school offers a bonus system where students can receive up to 50% tuition reduction based on academic performance and loyalty.
2. Aufnahmegebühr (Enrollment Fee): One-time enrollment fee charged upon admission to the school.
3. Digitalbeitrag (Digital Contribution): Annual fee for digital services and resources provided to students.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

HOGA Schulen Dresden is a state-recognized private (non-profit gGmbH) educational institution offering five integrated school programs across four Dresden campuses: Allgemeinbildendes Gymnasium (grades 5-12 leading to Abitur), Oberschule (grades 5-10 leading to Realschulabschluss), Berufliches Gymnasium (grades 11-13 leading to Abitur in business or health/social sciences), Fachoberschule (2 years leading to Fachhochschulreife), and Orientierungsjahr (1-year preparatory year). The school charges monthly tuition and provides supplementary services including a digital learning platform, on-site canteen, lecture series, and student portal.

Product overview

HOGA Schulen Dresden operates as a multi-format educational institution in Dresden, Germany, offering five distinct school types across four campus locations. The core portfolio includes Allgemeinbildendes Gymnasium (general secondary school, classes 5-12 leading to Abitur), Oberschule (secondary school, classes 5-10 leading to Realschulabschluss), Berufliches Gymnasium (vocational gymnasium, 3 years leading to Abitur), Fachoberschule (specialized upper secondary school, 2 years leading to Fachhochschulreife), and Orientierungsjahr (one-year preparatory program for Fachoberschule). These five products form an integrated pathway system where students can transition between school types within the HOGA community. Supporting digital services include the Online Sekretariat (scheduling and substitution portal), Mensa meal ordering, HOGAkademie lecture series, and a job portal. The institution uses Untis software for scheduling and maintains an online presence across Vimeo, YouTube, and reCAPTCHA for content delivery and form protection.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Allgemeinbildendes Gymnasium General education gymnasium covering grades 5-12, leading to the Abitur (general university entrance qualification). Offers optional profiles in languages, arts, or mathematics/natural sciences. Targeted at students and families in Dresden seeking a traditional academic pathway to university.
• Oberschule Secondary school covering classes 5-10, leading to the Realschulabschluss. Class sizes capped at maximum 25 students. Includes Wahlbereich electives (Metall/Holz/Strom, 10-Finger-Tastschreiben, cooking) and optional second foreign language (Spanish or French). Targeted at students aged approximately 10-16 in the Dresden region.
• Berufliches Gymnasium Three-year vocational gymnasium covering classes 11-13, leading to the Abitur (allgemeine Hochschulreife). Offers specializations in Wirtschaftswissenschaften (business/economics) or Gesundheit & Soziales (health and social sciences). Targeted at students aged 16-19 in Dresden seeking both university preparation and career orientation.
• Fachoberschule Two-year specialized upper secondary school leading to the Fachhochschulreife (University of Applied Sciences Entrance Qualification). Offers tracks in Wirtschaft & Verwaltung (business/administration) or Gesundheit & Soziales (health/social services). Includes internship components. Targeted at students with Realschulabschluss seeking a vocational pathway to higher education.
• Orientierungsjahr One-year orientation program preparing students for Fachoberschule requirements. Provides intensive instruction in German, English, and Mathematics, plus practical internships in both Gesundheit & Soziales and Wirtschaft & Verwaltung tracks. Targeted at students after Klasse 10 seeking to clarify their educational direction.
• Online Sekretariat Online portal providing access to schedules (Stundenplan), substitution plans (Vertretungsplan), and administrative services for HOGA students and parents.
• Mensa (Canteen) On-site cafeteria at the Zamenhofstraße location serving freshly prepared meals daily, with online ordering for two daily menu options including at least one vegetarian option. Available to HOGA students.
• HOGAkademie Twice-yearly lecture series for upper-level students (classes 10-12 of Gymnasium), featuring guest speakers from various academic and professional fields who present on specialized topics and share career advice.
• Job Portal Online portal for job vacancies and career opportunities at HOGA Schulen Dresden, accessible at jobs.hoga-schulen.de.

Quantifiable outcome

• Class sizes limited to 19-25 students (vs. up to 28 at other schools)
• +2 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• KLK VermietungsgesellschaftcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerExclusive partnership for student housing. KLK Vermietungsgesellschaft specializes in furnished single-room apartments for HOGA students, having developed expertise in meeting the specific needs of HOGA students over many years of collaboration.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Berlin Metropolitan School: Private bilingual K-12 school in Berlin offering German Abitur alongside international tracks; directly comparable as a private multi-program school operator with similar value proposition around outcomes and small class sizes.
• Dresden International School: Private K-12 school in Dresden offering both international (IB) and German curricula; directly competes with HOGA for private-school families in the same city, though it targets an international, higher-fee segment.
• Klax Berufsfachschule / Klax Gruppe: Private education group operating multiple schools and vocational tracks in Berlin/Brandenburg with comparable mix of Gymnasium, Berufliches Gymnasium, and Fachoberschule programs; similar product mix and tuition-based private model.
• Stiftung Louisenlund: Non-profit private boarding school in Schleswig-Holstein operating Gymnasium to Abitur with documented above-average outcomes and small-class positioning; comparable non-profit structure and outcome-led differentiation, though boarding-based and in a different region.
• Schule Schloss Rohlstorf: Private boarding and day school in Schleswig-Holstein offering Gymnasium pathway to Abitur with strong academic reputation and small-class differentiation; comparable model and premium positioning though boarding-focused.

Regional players

• International School of Stuttgart: Long-established private K-12 school in Baden-Württemberg offering German and international tracks; comparable as a mature, multi-program private school group with reputation-led positioning, but in a different geography.
• Helene-Lange-Schule (Wiesbaden): Established private German Gymnasium with documented strong outcomes; comparable as a long-running independent school built on academic reputation, though operating at single-campus scale in a different region.
• Strothkamp International School: Private school group operating in North Rhine-Westphalia with comparable German-curriculum secondary pathways; comparable in model and program structure but operating in a different German region.

Broad incumbents

• Phorms Education: Operator of multiple bilingual private K-12 schools across Germany; comparable private-school group with multiple campuses and outcome-led positioning, though at larger scale and broader geographic footprint than HOGA.
• GIS / German International School (multiple sites): Network of private German international schools delivering German and IB tracks; comparable as a private school operator with multi-program offerings and outcome-led branding, though at broader network scale.

Market position

Strengths1 record

Weaknesses1 record

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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