Semper

What Semper does

Semper, operated through Semper Holding AG (a private Aktiengesellschaft registered in Leipzig, Germany; HRB 31832), is a nationwide private school operator operating as a 'freier Träger' (state-recognized independent educational provider) across approximately 10 German cities including Berlin (6 locations), Dresden (10), Leipzig (3), Gera, Görlitz, Düsseldorf, Siegen, Nürnberg, Dortmund, and München. The network comprises roughly 28 schools and training centers spanning general education (Grundschule, Oberschule, Gymnasium, Gemeinschaftsschule) and vocational education (Berufsfachschule, Berufskolleg, Fachoberschule, Fachschule), with concentrations in healthcare (nursing, ergotherapy, podology, cosmetics, hairdressing), social pedagogy (educators, social assistants, special needs caregivers), and design/IT (design technology assistant, biology/chemistry lab technician, IT technical assistant). Programs frequently combine vocational certification with Fachhochschulreife (Fachabitur), and additional continuing-education programs in nursing and social pedagogy are offered at Berlin and Görlitz.

The organization runs a direct-to-consumer B2C model: students apply online or through in-person information events and open days, with class sizes of 22-25 enabling individualized support. Its core technology stack is conventional for a private school operator — digital learning management systems, computer facilities (PC rooms, iMac pools), Adobe Creative Suite and AutoCAD for specialized programs — with no proprietary technology platform identified. All Semper websites are hosted via All-inkl under a DSGVO-compliant data processing agreement. The technology integration list comprises only commodity web tools (Matomo self-hosted analytics, Google AdWords, Facebook Pixel, Google Maps, reCAPTCHA, Turnstile, Borlabs Cookie consent management), with no AI/ML pipelines, APIs, or SDKs disclosed.

Semper's revenue model is a hybrid of state subsidies and tuition. As a recognized freier Träger, many programs are tuition-free (schulgeldfrei), funded by the Freistaat Sachsen, Freistaat Thüringen, and Land NRW. Programs offering dual certification (Berufsabschluss + Fachhochschulreife) and continuing-education courses charge tuition ranging from €380 to €1,050 per course, while administration of BAföG and Bildungsgutschein (Federal Employment Agency education vouchers, up to 100% coverage) provides a managed-services revenue stream. Funding sources include Sächsische Aufbaubank (up to 90% coverage) for Saxon continuing-education learners. State-recognition enables Semper to issue state-recognized qualifications, including internationally WFOT-certified Ergotherapy credentials (grade 1.3, sehr gut) at the Leipzig location. Customer segments span vocational training students, Fachhochschulreife candidates, employed educators/healthcare workers seeking continuing education, and general-education students from primary through Abitur; B2B practice partnerships with hospitals, nursing homes, and rehabilitation centers support mandatory practical training.

Name

Semper

Legal name

Semper Holding AG

Website

https://semper-schulen.de

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Semper, operated through Semper Holding AG, is a German private school network (freier Träger) running roughly 28 general-education and vocational schools across 10 cities, serving students from primary school through vocational training in healthcare, social pedagogy, and design/IT with state-recognized qualifications.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private Education Services

NAICS

All Other Schools and Instruction (61169), Other Schools and Instruction (6116)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYEDAJAMAJ

Student Safety, Wellbeing & SEL Technology (Monitoring, Reporting)

Education/K–12 / Primary & Secondary Education/K–12 Educational Technology Solutions

SECONDARYEDAKAMAL

Staff Training, Coaching & Professional Development (SEL/Mental Health)

Education/Special Education & Learning Support Services/Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) & Mental Health Supports (School-Based)

SECONDARYEDACAIAI

Social-Emotional Learning & Classroom Climate Training

Education/Early Childhood Education/Early Childhood Teacher Training & Professional Development

Keywords

• Private education services
• Vocational training schools
• General education schools
• Healthcare vocational training
• Continuing education programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Dresden

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices9 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Vocational Education Tuition: Semper operates as a private school operator (freier Träger) with state recognition. Many programs are tuition-free (schulgeldfrei) due to state funding from the Freistaat Sachsen and other German states, while some programs charge tuition fees. Revenue comes from a combination of state subsidies for recognized educational programs and direct tuition payments from students for programs not fully funded by the state.
2. Student Financial Aid Administration: Semper schools facilitate BAföG (Bundesausbildungsförderungsgesetz) funding for eligible students, acting as an intermediary for state education financing. This includes processing student financial aid applications and receiving government subsidies on behalf of students.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Semper operates a nationwide network of state-recognized private schools in Germany delivering general education (primary, Oberschule, Gymnasium) and vocational training programs in healthcare (nursing, ergotherapy, podology, cosmetics), social pedagogy, design technology, IT, and natural sciences. The organization also offers continuing education and retraining programs for working professionals. Programs often combine Berufsabschluss (vocational certification) with Fachhochschulreife (university entrance qualification) in a dual-qualification pathway.

Product overview

Semper is a nationwide private school network (Semper Holding AG) offering comprehensive educational services from early childhood through continuing professional education. The portfolio comprises general education schools (Allgemeinbildende Schulen) including primary schools, secondary schools (Oberschulen), and gymnasiums leading to Abitur; vocational schools (Berufsbildende Schulen) providing training in healthcare (nursing, occupational therapy, podology, cosmetology), social pedagogy (educators, social assistants), design technology, IT, and natural sciences; and continuing education programs (Weiterbildung) for professional development in nursing and social education. The network operates across nine German cities (Berlin, Dortmund, Dresden, Düsseldorf, Gera, Görlitz, Leipzig, München, Nürnberg, Siegen) with approximately 28 schools and training centers, serving as a freier Träger (independent provider) committed to Saxon educational standards.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Semper Oberschule Dresden Comprehensive secondary school (Oberschule) in Dresden offering combined Hauptschulabschluss and Realschulabschluss pathways with modern educational programs for secondary school students.
• Melli-Beese-Oberschule Dresden Secondary school in Dresden honoring aviation pioneer Melli Beese, offering general education with focus on technical and scientific subjects for secondary school students.
• Melli-Beese-Grundschule Dresden Primary school in Dresden named after Melli Beese, providing foundational education for younger children.
• Gymnasium Dresden Academic secondary school (Gymnasium) in Dresden leading to Abitur (Allgemeine Hochschulreife), preparing students for university education.
• Privatgymnasium Stadtkrone Dortmund (PGS) Private academic secondary school (Gymnasium) in Dortmund offering Abitur preparation with individualized learning approaches for students.
• Fachoberschule Dresden Vocational upper secondary school in Dresden leading to Fachhochschulreife (Fachabitur), offering specializations in various professional fields for students with Realschulabschluss.
• Fachoberschule Leipzig Vocational upper secondary school in Leipzig offering Fachhochschulreife with specializations in Gestaltung (Design), Wirtschaft und Verwaltung (Business and Administration), and Gesundheit und Soziales (Health and Social Affairs).
• Berufliches Gymnasium Dresden Vocational gymnasium in Dresden combining general education with vocational preparation, leading to Abitur (Allgemeine Hochschulreife).
• Berufsfachschule für Kosmetik Berlin Vocational school in Berlin providing training for careers in cosmetology and beauty services, leading to state-recognized cosmetologist qualifications.
• Berufsschule für Friseur*innen Berlin Vocational school for hairdressers in Berlin offering training in partnership with La Biosthétique, including Hair & Beauty Artist qualification.
• Schule für Podologie Berlin Specialized vocational school in Berlin for podology (foot care) training, leading to state-recognized podologist qualifications.
• Fachschule für Sozialpädagogik und Heilerziehungspflege Berlin Combined vocational college in Berlin offering training for educators (Erzieher) and special needs caregivers (Heilerziehungspfleger), leading to state-recognized qualifications.
• Berufsfachschule für Sozialassistenz Berlin Vocational school in Berlin-Marzahn training social assistants (Sozialassistent) as entry-level qualification for social professions.
• Berufskolleg für Kosmetik und Gestaltung Siegen Vocational college in Siegen offering training in cosmetology and design technology, leading to qualifications as cosmetologist and design technology assistant.
• Berufsfachschule für Biologie und Chemie / Fachschule für Biotechnik und Umweltschutztechnik Nürnberg Combined vocational school in Nürnberg offering training as biology/chemistry laboratory assistants and biotechnology/environmental protection technology technicians.
• Berufsfachschule für Ergotherapie Dresden Vocational school in Dresden training occupational therapists (Ergotherapeut) with integrated study option leading to B.Sc. in Ergotherapie.
• Fachschule für Sozialwesen, Fachrichtung Sozialpädagogik Dresden Vocational college for social work and social pedagogy in Dresden offering Erzieher 'Bachelor Professional' qualification with state recognition.
• Berufsfachschule für Ergotherapie und Pflegefachschule Görlitz Combined vocational school in Görlitz offering training in occupational therapy (Ergotherapie) and nursing care (Pflegefachkraft) with continuing education programs.
• Berufskolleg für Kosmetik und Gestaltung Düsseldorf Vocational college in Düsseldorf offering training in cosmetology and design technology with state-recognized qualifications and Fachhochschulreife option.
• Berufsfachschule für Gestaltung und Informatik Gera Higher vocational school in Gera offering training as Design Technology Assistant (Gestaltungstechnischer Assistent) and IT Technical Assistant (Technischer Assistent für Informatik), both combined with Fachhochschulreife.
• Berufsfachschule für Ergotherapie und Fachschule für Sozialwesen Leipzig Combined vocational school in Leipzig offering training as occupational therapist (Ergotherapeut) and educator 'Bachelor Professional' (Erzieher) with excellent transportation connections.
• Berufsfachschule für Pflegeberufe Dresden Vocational nursing school in Dresden offering training as nursing care professional (Pflegefachmann/-fachfrau) and nursing assistants (Krankenpflegehelfer).
• Pflege Weiterbildungen Görlitz Specialized continuing education programs in nursing care at the Görlitz location, including treatment care for non-professional staff, caregiver training, PDL leadership courses, practical supervision, and nursing assistant preparation courses.
• Weiterbildungen und Umschulungen für Erzieher und Heilerziehungspfleger Berlin Continuing education and retraining programs for educators and special needs caregivers in Berlin, including diversity training, qualification refreshers, practical supervision (PAL), and specialized inclusion educator training.

Quantifiable outcome

• World Federation of Occupational Therapists certification with Grade 1.3 (sehr gut/very good) for Leipzig Ergotherapy program
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration8 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Semper Holding AGcoreOthersSemper Holding AG is the parent company operating all Semper Schulen locations across Germany. The holding company is registered in Leipzig (HRB 31832) with Aufsichtsrat (Supervisory Board) chaired by Prof. Dr. Friedrich Vogelbusch and a Wissenschaftlicher Beirat (Scientific Advisory Board) chaired by Prof. Günther Portune.
• Hochschule ZuydminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHochschule Zuyd in Heerlen, Netherlands is mentioned as a cooperation partner for the Ergotherapy program, offering students the opportunity to continue studies with a Bachelor of Science in Ergotherapy degree.
• M. Bellmann AcademyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with M. Bellmann Academy provides students at the Düsseldorf cosmetics school with insights into Permanent Make-Up techniques and related professional fields through specialized training and workshops.
• Healthcare Facilities (Various)coreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerSemper schools maintain partnerships with numerous local healthcare facilities, nursing homes, hospitals, rehabilitation centers, and social institutions where students complete mandatory practical training (Praktika). These partnerships are essential for the practical component of healthcare programs including nursing, ergotherapy, and social pedagogy.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• SRH Holding (SRH Schule, SRH Hochschulen): Largest private education group in Germany operating K-12 schools, vocational programs, and universities nationwide under freier Träger model. Directly comparable on multi-state regulatory licensing, freier Träger structure, and broad K-12 and vocational portfolio, but materially larger and more diversified than Semper.
• FAW (Fortbildungsakademie der Wirtschaft): Large German non-profit vocational training and continuing education network offering programs across healthcare, technology, and business. Comparable on healthcare/social vocational training, multiple German locations, and Bildungsutschein-funded programs.
• DEKRA Akademie: Major German vocational training and continuing education provider focused on technical and regulated professions with nationwide presence. Comparable on freier Träger-style operation across multiple states and continuing education business.
• TÜV Rheinland Akademie: Large German certification and training provider running private vocational and continuing education programs. Comparable on private vocational training brand, continuing education offerings, and dependence on third-party (employer/government) funding.

Direct peers

• Eckert Schulen: Large German private school operator (part of Eckert Unternehmensgruppe) running vocational and continuing education across multiple locations with state recognition. Directly comparable on freier Träger model, vocational training portfolio (technical and social professions), and Bildungsgutschein funded continuing education programs.
• F+U Rhein-Main-Neckar (F+U Academy): Private vocational and continuing education operator running Berufsfachschulen, Fachschulen, and retraining/Weiterbildung programs across Germany. Comparable on freier Träger recognition, multiple program categories (healthcare, social, business), and use of federal education vouchers.
• BBQ Bildung und Berufliche Qualifizierung: German private vocational training and continuing education provider with Bildungsgutschein funding model and presence across multiple states. Comparable on continuing education focus, healthcare/social vocational tracks, and working with Bundesagentur für Arbeit funding.
• Deutsche Angestellten-Akademie (DAA): Major German private vocational and continuing education provider with nationwide branches offering health/social training and retraining programs. Comparable on freier Träger model, vocational continuing education portfolio, and dependence on federal/state subsidies.
• Phorms Education: Private German school network (Grundschule through Gymnasium) operating bilingual schools in multiple cities. Comparable on private K-12 school operator model and multi-city footprint, but focused on bilingual general education rather than vocational programs.

Emerging players

• Schülerhilfe: Germany's largest private tutoring chain operating nationwide centers focused on K-12 supplemental education. Comparable as a multi-city private education operator serving parents/students, but focused on remedial tutoring rather than vocational pathways.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/semper.schulen
• Instagraminstagram.com/semper_schulen
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/semper-schulen

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Subsidiaries12 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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