Technischen Schulen Steinfurt

What Technischen Schulen Steinfurt does

Technische Schulen des Kreises Steinfurt (TSST) is a publicly funded vocational school (Berufskolleg) located in Steinfurt, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, operated under the sponsorship (Träger) of the Kreis Steinfurt district authority as a government_state_entity. The institution delivers more than 25 educational programs (Bildungsgänge) to over 1,500 students with 90+ teaching staff, spanning vocational preparation (Ausbildungsvorbereitung), dual-system apprenticeship schooling (Berufsschule), full-time professional schools (Berufsfachschule / Höhere Berufsfachschule), advanced technical education (Fachschule für Technik), the vocational grammar school (Berufliches Gymnasium), and integration classes for international students. Programs cover construction technology, electrical engineering, automotive technology, metalworking, woodworking, horticulture, IT, and design, with a planned 2027/2028 launch of automation technology and digital production coursework. Teaching facilities include an on-site 3D printing center, CAD-equipped workshops, and industry-donated security technology training kits covering intrusion alarms, fire detection, and access control systems.

The institution is wholly financed through public funding from the Kreis Steinfurt and charges no tuition. Student applications are routed exclusively through the state-level Schulbewerbung.de portal of North Rhine-Westphalia, with defined enrollment windows per school year. The school holds Erasmus+ vocational education accreditation scoring 95 out of 100 points, enabling student work placements in Portugal, Spain, Italy, and Cyprus with EU financial support. Industry partnerships with EPS-Vertrieb and Jablotron (Havixbeck-based) provide equipment donations and planned reciprocal on-site training access, while the Arbeitsagentur maintains an embedded career counselor on campus. Supporting infrastructure consists of standard productivity and scheduling tools (Microsoft Office 365, Microsoft Teams, WebUntis, SNV server, 1&1 Webmailer); there is no proprietary technology platform, commercial product offering, or disclosed AI capability associated with the institution.

Name

Technischen Schulen Steinfurt

Legal name

Technische Schulen des Kreises Steinfurt

Website

https://tssteinfurt.de

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Publicly funded German vocational school (Berufskolleg) in Steinfurt, North Rhine-Westphalia, operated by the Kreis Steinfurt district, delivering 25+ technical and vocational programs to over 1,500 students across trades including construction, electrical, automotive, IT, and design under a free, state-administered enrollment model.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Vocational Education

NAICS

Apprenticeship Training (611513), Technical and Trade Schools (61151), Technical and Trade Schools (6115)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Workforce Development & Continuing Education Divisions (Noncredit) (EDAHADAG)

akta.pro secondary industry

College & Career Transition Services (Bridge Programs, Dual Enrollment Pathways) (EDAAABAK)

Keywords

• Vocational education programs
• Technical training schools
• Dual apprenticeship education
• Berufskolleg programs
• STEM education services

Headquarters

HQ city

Steinfurt

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, Others

Revenue model

1. Public Funding (Government Funding): The school is a publicly funded institution. The Kreis Steinfurt (Steinfurt district) is the Träger (governing body/sponsor) responsible for financing the school's operations, facilities, and equipment.
2. Student Transportation Support: Full-time students receive subsidized travel (Flash Ticket Plus). Part-time students (apprentices) receive discounted monthly or weekly tickets via a customer card program. Revenue is indirectly supported through public transport subsidies.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Technische Schulen des Kreises Steinfurt is a public vocational school (Berufskolleg) that delivers more than 25 technical and vocational educational programs to over 1,500 students, covering construction, electrical, automotive, metal, wood, horticulture, IT, and design trades. Programs span vocational preparation, dual Berufsschule apprenticeships, full-time Berufsfachschule, higher vocational school, Fachschule für Technik, and a Berufliches Gymnasium leading to the Abitur. The school is operated and publicly funded by the Kreis Steinfurt district.

Product overview

Technische Schulen des Kreises Steinfurt (TSST) is a vocational college (Berufskolleg) offering over 25 educational programs across multiple departments including construction, electrical, automotive, metalworking, woodworking, horticulture, information technology, and design. The school provides vocational preparation, dual vocational education, professional schools, higher professional schools, technical schools, and vocational grammar school programs. Support services include peer tutoring, career counseling, international exchange programs (Erasmus+), and MINT outreach activities. The institution serves over 1,500 students with more than 90 teachers under the governance of Kreis Steinfurt.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Berufsschule (Vocational School / Dual Apprenticeship Education)

Quantifiable outcome

• Erasmus+ accreditation with 95 out of 100 points — enabling international work placements for students
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• zdi-Zentrum Kreis SteinfurtcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe zdi-Zentrum (Center for Science, Technology, and Innovation Education) Kreis Steinfurt co-organizes the annual MINT-Tag at the school, inviting up to 150 local secondary school students (grades 8-9) to participate in STEM workshops. This is a key outreach and talent pipeline partnership.
• European Union (Erasmus+)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe school received Erasmus+ accreditation for vocational education (95/100 points), enabling it to organize international work placements for students in EU countries (Portugal, Spain, Italy, Cyprus) with EU financial support. Placements are organized in cooperation with international partner companies and institutions.
• Arbeitsagentur (Federal Employment Agency)coreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerThe Arbeitsagentur (Employment Agency) provides regular on-site career counseling at the school. A dedicated advisor (Kim-Ilka Schulte) offers individual consultation sessions to students. The agency also supports the school's study and career orientation programs.
• Gesellschaft für Sicherheitspolitik (GSP)minorOthersGSP (Society for Security Policy) co-organized a public lecture on peace ethics with the school, featuring Military Chaplain Daniela Fricke. The event was open to students and the public and addressed topics of geopolitics, security, and ethical responsibility.
• Kreis Steinfurt (Steinfurt District)coreOthersKreis Steinfurt is the Träger (governing/sponsoring authority) of the school. It is responsible for ensuring the school is equipped with high-quality facilities and modern technological resources to deliver action-oriented instruction. It provides all institutional funding and governance.
• Förderverein der Technischen Schulen des Kreises Steinfurt e.V. (Parents' and Friends' Association)coreOthersThe non-profit Förderverein supports the school by funding events, educational activities (especially those with a European focus), and providing emergency financial assistance to students in need. Membership and individual donations are tax-deductible. Dr. Lars Flügge and Max Schürfeld serve as key contacts.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Kolping Bildungswerk: Germany-wide Catholic-affiliated vocational education and dual-training provider covering Berufsvorbereitung, integration classes, and continuing technical education. Operates at much larger scale than TSST but offers comparable Bildungsgang types, including the Internationale Förderklassen segment that TSST also runs.
• DAA Deutsche Angestellten-Akademie: Large national provider of vocational retraining, Umschulung, and integration courses with a strong presence in NRW. Overlaps with TSST on vocational preparation and integration-class offerings, though typically targets adult re-entrants rather than school-age cohorts.
• DEKRA Akademie: Germany-wide private vocational training and certification provider, active in technical and commercial Bildungsgänge. Comparable to TSST on continuing education and retraining scope, but operates commercially and across multiple federal states.

Direct peers

• Berufskolleg Senne, Bielefeld: NRW Berufskolleg with full-time Berufsfachschule, vocational Gymnasium, and Fachschule für Technik tracks — directly mirroring TSST's program layering across preparatory, dual, full-time, and upper-secondary technical pathways.
• Berufskolleg Rheine: Neighboring Berufskolleg in Rheine (Kreis Steinfurt borders) with overlapping technical and vocational programs. Operates under the same NRW ministry and serves part of the same regional labor-market catchment, competing for similar apprentice and full-time vocational cohorts.
• Heinz-Nixdorf-Berufskolleg, Essen: NRW Berufskolleg with strong IT, MINT, and engineering focus in the Ruhrgebiet. Comparable to TSST on program breadth, state-level funding structure, and emphasis on STEM outreach — overlapping on technical/IT-related Bildungsgänge.
• Max-Born-Berufskolleg, Beckum: Public Berufskolleg in the Muensterland region with a comparable technical-vocational portfolio (electrical, metalwork, construction). Same NRW governance structure and dual-system apprenticeship model as TSST.
• Robert-Bosch-Berufskolleg, Düsseldorf: A large public Berufskolleg in Düsseldorf offering comparable dual vocational and technical Bildungsgänge including electrical, automotive, and metalwork. Operates within the same North Rhine-Westphalia state system and serves a similar mixed full-time/apprentice student body, making it the most direct operational comparable to TSST.

Regional players

• Handwerkskammer Bildungszentrum Münster: Crafts chamber-operated training center in the same Muensterland region, delivering Teil-1 of dual apprenticeships for trades that overlap with TSST's construction, electrical, woodworking, and metalwork programs. A regional complement/competitor for company-bound apprentices rather than school-bound students.
• IHK Nord Westfalen Bildungszentrum: Regional chamber of commerce vocational training arm in the same Kreis Steinfurt / Muensterland catchment. Co-delivers Berufsschule classroom components in cooperation with state Berufskollegs, making it a direct ecosystem partner and partial substitute for TSST's commercial/technical programs.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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