Oskar Kämmer Schule

What Oskar Kämmer Schule does

Oskar Kämmer Schule gGmbH (OKS) is a non-profit educational institution headquartered in Braunschweig, Germany, operating 70+ locations across Germany with a workforce of 1,001-5,000 employees. The institution runs vocational schools (Berufsfachschulen) in nursing, occupational therapy, physiotherapy, social pedagogy, foreign languages, and design assistance; upper-secondary technical schools (Fachoberschulen) in design, health/social work, and business administration leading to the Fachhochschulreife; and advanced technical schools (Fachschulen) in social pedagogy qualifying graduates as state-recognized educators. Beyond secondary education, OKS delivers continuing education programs (Aufstiegsqualifizierung, Qualifizierung und Umschulung), German language and integration courses, labor market services under SGB III/AZAV (BRAFO, BaE, BvB, FbW), and child, youth, and family welfare services (stationary youth housing and ambulatory support under SGB VIII). The organization also operates the Oskar's restaurant in Wernigerode and runs the "Oskars Welt" podcast on educational topics.

The institution's product portfolio is delivered across a multi-subsidiary structure that includes Kämmer International Bilingual School (KIBS), Akademie Seehof, Schulzentrum Gyhum, Campe Bildungszentrum, Stader Privatschule, and Teutloff Wernigerode. Recent product development centers on AI workforce training, including the KI-Scout IHK-certified certificate course (jointly developed with IHK Braunschweig) and KI-Readiness programs that qualify apprentices and young employees for AI deployment in enterprises. International activity is anchored by the VocationalX program, which connects Chinese apprentices with German training companies. Technology infrastructure relies on digital learning platforms, online training delivery for live-online certificate courses, and a third-party AI chatbot (Superchat by SuperX GmbH) for website and WhatsApp-based customer engagement.

OKS operates as a non-profit limited liability company (gemeinnützige GmbH) under three Managing Directors: Ingolf Fölsch, Rüdiger Schmidt, and Heike Eckhoff. Revenue mechanics are anchored in public-sector funding: BAföG (student aid) for vocational and Fachoberschule programs, Agentur für Arbeit and Jobcenter funding (SGB III/AZAV) for labor market and qualification services, and Jugendamt funding (SGB VIII) for youth welfare services. DIN EN ISO 9001:2015 certification (Hanseatische Zertifizierungsagentur GmbH) covers activation/vocational integration, training/continuing education, language courses, and child/youth/family welfare, while AZAV authorization qualifies the institution as a Träger for publicly funded labor market programs. Customer segments include youth seeking vocational education, adults and immigrants needing language training, job seekers and unemployment-benefit recipients, at-risk youth and families under welfare mandates, Realschulabschluss holders pursuing higher qualifications, and sports organizations.

Name

Oskar Kämmer Schule

Legal name

Oskar Kämmer Schule gGmbH

Website

https://oks.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

2006

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Oskar Kämmer Schule gGmbH is a German non-profit educational institution operating 70+ locations, delivering vocational schools, Fachoberschulen, Fachschulen, continuing education, labor market services, and youth welfare programs funded primarily through BAföG, Agentur für Arbeit, and Jugendämter mechanisms.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Vocational Education and Training Services

NAICS

Technical and Trade Schools (6115), Other Technical and Trade Schools (611519), Apprenticeship Training (611513), Educational Support Services (611710)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Work-Based Learning Programs (Internships, Apprenticeships, Community-Based Instruction) (EDAKANAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Housing Transition & Supported Living Navigation (EDAKANAK), Life Transitions & Independence Skills (Middle/High School Readiness) (EDAMAIAK)

Keywords

• Vocational education services
• Continuing education programs
• Language course training
• Youth welfare services
• Labor market qualification

Headquarters

HQ city

Braunschweig

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices18 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 and Secondary School Education: Full-time educational programs including vocational schools (Berufsfachschulen), specialized secondary schools (Fachoberschulen), and professional schools. Revenue derived from government funding per student (BAföG, education grants) and tuition support mechanisms.
2. Continuing Education and Qualification Programs: Upskilling and retraining programs (Aufstiegsqualifizierung), German language courses including vocational and integration language courses, and specialized qualification measures. Partially funded through employment agency (Agentur für Arbeit) and job center (Jobcenter) programs under SGB III and AZAV.
3. Labor Market Services: Various employment services (Arbeitsmarktdienstleistungen) including BRAFO, BerEb/BOP/BOGE, BaE/BaE-Reha, BvB/BvB-Reha, AsA, AbE, FbW programs. Funded through public employment services and social security systems.
4. Youth Welfare Services: Stationary youth housing groups (stationäre Jugendwohngruppen) and flexible/outpatient assistance (ambulante Hilfen) under §§ 27, 34, 35a, 36, 41, 42 SGB VIII. Funded through youth welfare offices (Jugendämter).
5. Gastronomy Operations: Restaurant 'Oskar's' in Wernigerode serving meals to students, staff, and external visitors. Open Monday to Friday 7:30-14:00 with takeaway options.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

Oskar Kämmer Schule is a non-profit educational society (gGmbH) delivering vocational training, upper-secondary technical education (Fachoberschulen), advanced technical education (Fachschulen), continuing education and retraining, German language and integration courses, labor market integration services, and youth welfare services across 70+ locations in Germany. Its offerings span nursing, therapy, social pedagogy, design, business, and AI training programs (KI-Scout), alongside stationary and ambulatory youth housing assistance under SGB VIII.

Product overview

Oskar Kämmer Schule (OKS) is a nonprofit educational institution (gemeinnützige Bildungsgesellschaft) offering a comprehensive portfolio of educational and social services. Its core offerings span Berufsfachschulen (vocational schools) in nursing, therapy, and social pedagogy; Fachoberschulen (upper-secondary technical schools) in design, health/social work, and business; and Fachschulen (advanced technical schools) in social pedagogy. Beyond secondary education, OKS provides Weiterbildung (continuing education) through Aufstiegsqualifizierung (career advancement qualifications), Qualifizierung und Umschulung (retraining), and specialized programs including KI-Scout (IHK-certified AI certificate course) and KI-Readiness (AI readiness training). German language instruction includes Berufssprachkurse and Integrationssprachkurse. Labor market services (Arbeitsmarktdienstleistungen) encompass programs such as BRAFO, BaE, BvB, and FbW. Social services include stationary youth housing groups and flexible ambulatory support under Kinder-, Jugend- und Familienhilfe. The institution also operates VocationalX (an international Chinese–German vocational training bridge program), the OKS Akademie (internal continuing education arm), the „Oskars Welt" podcast series, and the Oskar's gastronomy café. Six subsidiary organizations extend the portfolio into bilingual schooling, rehabilitation, and technical training. The institution maintains locations across multiple German cities and is certified to DIN EN ISO 9001:2015 and authorized as a Träger under SGB III and AZAV.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• OKS-Net: Online portal for OKS network services
• Oskars Welt
• Oskar's

Products and services

• Berufsfachschulen (Vocational Schools) Full-time vocational schools offering programs in nursing (Pflege), occupational therapy (Ergotherapie), physiotherapy, foreign languages (Fremdsprachen), design-technical assistance (Gestaltungstechnische Assistenz), and social-pedagogical assistance (Sozialpädagogische Assistenz). Includes a Berufsvorbereitungsjahr (vocational preparation year). Provides both full vocational qualifications and entry points into further educational pathways; target audience is secondary-school graduates seeking vocational credentials.
• Fachoberschulen (Upper-Secondary Technical Schools) Upper-secondary technical schools in three specializations: Gestaltung (design), Gesundheit und Soziales (health and social work), and Wirtschaft und Verwaltung (business and administration). Programs lead to the general Fachhochschulreife (university of applied sciences entrance qualification) and include 960-hour internships. Includes SAP fundamentals in the business track (SAP-Bildungspartner). Target audience: Realschulabschluss holders seeking higher education access.
• Fachschulen (Advanced Technical Schools) Advanced technical schools currently offering the Sozialpädagogik (social pedagogy) program, qualifying students for the state-recognized Erzieher (educator) credential. Includes 840 practical training hours; target audience is individuals seeking state-recognized educator qualification.
• Allgemeinbildende Schulen / Beratung (General Education Schools and Counseling) General education schools and counseling services including bilingual primary school (Bilinguale Grundschule powered by Dennis Schröder), primary schools, secondary/real schools, gymnasium, and child daycare facilities (Kindertagesstätten). Target audience: school-age children and their families.
• Arbeitsmarktdienstleistungen (Labor Market Services) Labor market services including BRAFO (career orientation), BerEb/BOP/BOGE, BaE/BaE-Reha, BvB/BvB-Reha, AsA, AbE, FbW vocational training support programs, and Café Pott. Delivers employment counseling and vocational integration support to unemployed and career-transitioning individuals, funded under SGB III and AZAV.
• Aufstiegsqualifizierung (Career Advancement Qualification) Career-advancement qualification programs that enable professionals to attain higher certifications and credentials, including certified business economist and technician programs in full-time or part-time formats. Target audience: working professionals seeking advancement credentials.
• Qualifizierung und Umschulung (Retraining and Qualification) Occupational retraining and qualification programs designed to help adults gain new professional skills or transition into different careers. Target audience: adults seeking career change or skill upgrade.
• Deutsch-Sprachkurse (German Language Courses) German language courses including professional language courses (Berufssprachkurse) and integration language courses (Integrationssprachkurse) for migrants and adults. Target audience: immigrants and adults needing German proficiency for vocational or social integration.
• KI-Scout Zertifikatskurs (KI-Scout Certificate Course) IHK-certified online course (~50 hours across six modules) qualifying apprentices (Auszubildende) and young employees to deploy artificial intelligence in enterprises. Delivered as live-online training with self-study phases; target audience: companies and their trainees.
• KI-Readiness Training AI readiness training programs designed to prepare individuals and organizations for adoption and effective use of artificial intelligence technologies. Target audience: professionals and organizations adopting AI.
• ReZA / SPZ (Educational Counseling Centers) Regionales Bildungszentrum / Schulpsychologisches Zentrum — regional educational advisory centers providing educational psychology and career counseling services. Target audience: students and families requiring psychological or career guidance.
• VocationalX International Bridge Program International vocational training bridge program connecting Chinese apprentices with German training companies, enabling Chinese students to gain qualifications under German training standards while addressing skilled-labor shortages in Germany. Target audience: German training companies and Chinese apprentices.
• OKS Akademie Internal academy of Oskar Kämmer Schule responsible for continuing education, professional development courses, and certification programs including the KI-Scout IHK certificate course. Target audience: professionals and apprentices seeking continuing education.
• Kinder-, Jugend- und Familienhilfe (Child, Youth and Family Welfare) Stationary youth housing groups (ages 14+ and 16+) and flexible/ambulatory support services including educational assistance, socio-pedagogical family support, educational counseling, and crisis intervention for children, youth, and families, funded under §§ 27, 34, 35a, 36, 41, 42 SGB VIII. Target audience: at-risk youth and families referred by Jugendämter.
• Gastronomie – Oskar's (Café and Catering) Café and catering operation at Ilsenburger Straße 31 in Wernigerode, open to students, staff, and external visitors, serving freshly prepared meals on a weekly rotating menu Monday–Friday 7:30–14:00 with takeaway options.
• Tochtergesellschaften (Subsidiary Schools and Centers) Six subsidiary organizations operating under the OKS umbrella: Kämmer International Bilingual School (KIBS, bilingual education kindergarten through Abitur), Akademie Seehof, Schulzentrum Gyhum, Campe Bildungszentrum, Stader Privatschule, and Teutloff Wernigerode (vocational and technical training). Offerings span vocational schools, general education, language courses, and technical training.

Quantifiable outcome

• 840 practical training hours in social pedagogy programs
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

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AI capability2 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• TU BraunschweigcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCooperation with Technische Universität Braunschweig for academic partnerships and educational development.
• SAPcoreTechnology or IntegrationAuthorized SAP-Bildungspartner (SAP Education Partner) providing professional training for the economy. SAP fundamentals taught in business programs including Fachoberschule Wirtschaft und Verwaltung.
• Eintracht BraunschweigminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSupporting young football players in finding training and internship placements; providing education and consulting services to athletes.
• Basketball Löwen BraunschweigminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartnership providing education and training for basketball players from the Braunschweig basketball club.
• Hannover 96minorGTM or Marketing PartnerCooperation with bilingual school (Kämmer International Bilingual School) providing education for young football players.
• Bundesverband Deutscher Privatschulen (VDP)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMember of the Federal Association of German Private Schools for industry representation and best practice exchange.
• Arbeitsgemeinschaft Freier Schulen (AFGS)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMember of the Working Group of Free Schools for industry representation and advocacy.
• IHK BraunschweigcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint development of KI-Scout certificate course. IHK provides certification for AI training program qualifying apprentices and young employees.
• Youth Welfare Offices (Jugendämter) - Lower Saxony and Saxony-AnhaltcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGovernment partners funding youth welfare services. OKS is recognized by both state governments as a youth welfare provider.
• Chinese Companies and Educational Institutions (VocationalX)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational partnership bringing Chinese apprentices to German companies for vocational training, addressing skilled worker shortage in Germany.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves1 record

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• DEKRA Akademie: Major German AZAV-certified provider of vocational retraining, continuing education, and labor market services, including BerEb/BaE/BvB-style programs. Closely comparable to OKS in program taxonomy and public-funding dependence.
• MaxQ (bpa) Netzwerk: Network of vocational schools focused on nursing and healthcare professions, directly overlapping with OKS's Berufsfachschulen Pflege, Physiotherapie, and Ergotherapie offerings.
• Eckert Schulen: One of Germany's largest private vocational training providers, offering Berufsfachschulen, Fachoberschulen, retraining, and continuing education across multiple states. Directly comparable to OKS in program mix, AZAV-based funding model, and multi-site delivery model.
• IBB (Institut für Berufliche Bildung): For-profit continuing education provider with broad AZAV-funded retraining and online-heavy delivery. Directly comparable to OKS's Qualifizierung/Umschulung programs but operates at greater scale and with stronger digital infrastructure.
• bbw (Berufsbildungswerk) Group providers (e.g., bbw Nordhessen): Network of non-profit vocational training and rehabilitation providers delivering Berufsvorbereitung, Ausbildung, and continuing education under SGB III/IX. Similar non-profit gGmbH-style structure and AZAV reliance as OKS.
• GFN GmbH: AZAV-certified provider of vocational retraining, IT upskilling, and labor market integration programs. Comparable to OKS's continuing education and Aufstiegsqualifizierung lines.
• DAA (Deutsche Angestellten-Akademie): Large adult-education and labor-market services group with nationwide presence, delivering AZAV-funded retraining and integration language courses. Comparable to OKS in scale and public-funding orientation.
• WBS TRAINING: Vocational retraining and continuing education provider focused on AZAV-funded Maßnahmen, particularly in business and IT. Comparable to OKS's continuing education and labor market service lines.
• bfw (Berufsfortbildungswerk des DGB): Non-profit vocational training and labor-market services provider, delivering AZAV-funded retraining, continuing education, and youth welfare services across Germany. Strong overlap with OKS in program portfolio and target populations.

Broad incumbents

• TÜV Rheinland Akademie: Continuing education and certification arm of TÜV Rheinland, offering technical training, retraining, and corporate upskilling. Broader scope than OKS but overlapping in vocational and industrial continuing education.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCj2lZ9frvI1mQnIlOwkJo9Q
• Facebookfacebook.com/OskarKaemmerSchule
• LinkedInde.linkedin.com/company/oskar-k%C3%A4mmer-schule-ggmbh
• Instagraminstagram.com/oks_welt
• Xx.com/Oskarsnotizen

Compliance2 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Subsidiaries6 records

Funding overview

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