Kaufmännische Schule Nagold

What Kaufmännische Schule Nagold does

Kaufmännische Schule Nagold (KSN) is a public commercial vocational school located in Nagold, Baden-Württemberg, Germany, operated under the administration of Land Baden-Württemberg (State of Baden-Württemberg) and co-located within the Berufsschulzentrum Nagold at Max-Eyth-Str. 23. The institution delivers secondary and post-secondary commercial education through seven core programs: Berufskolleg I, Berufskolleg II, Berufskolleg Fremdsprachen, Berufskolleg Fachhochschulreife (BKFH), part-time Berufsschule (dual vocational training), the three-year Wirtschaftsgymnasium (leading to Abitur), and the two-year Wirtschaftsschule. It also runs Übungsfirmen (practice firms) within the COMET network, ICDL certification, and the tablet2BFS tablet-based learning initiative.

KSN serves students aged roughly 15-25 seeking commercial and business vocational qualifications — ranging from Hauptschulabschluss graduates to candidates pursuing Fachhochschulreife or Abitur — and dual-training apprentices employed at regional firms. In June 2026, 159 trainees (Auszubildende) completed their vocational training. Recruitment is administered through the state-mandated BewO (BewerberOnline) portal for full-time programs, while part-time Berufsschule students are enrolled via their partner training companies. The school collaborates with regional employers including Häfele and Audi for practical placements and maintains international student exchange partnerships through Erasmus+, a reciprocal arrangement with Cesare Battisti School in Bozen, Italy, and an AHK International Business Certificate program with the German-Irish Chamber of Commerce that sent 22 students to Dublin in December 2025.

Operations are funded through state and district (Land Baden-Württemberg and Landkreis Calw) education budgets; no tuition is charged. Revenue, budget, and total enrollment figures are not publicly disclosed. The school's digital infrastructure — tablet classes, modern learning spaces, a multifunctional learning environment, and integrations with the BewO portal, Google/Outlook calendars, and YouTube-embedded media — supports its pedagogical model. Leadership is headed by Schulleiterin Anja Breitling, with department heads managing Berufsschule (Bernhard Samtner), Wirtschaftsschule (Marcus Jooss), and Wirtschaftsgymnasium (Katja Lorenz).

Name

Kaufmännische Schule Nagold

Legal name

Kaufmännische Schule Nagold

Website

https://ks-nagold.de

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Kaufmännische Schule Nagold is a state-run public commercial vocational school in Nagold, Baden-Württemberg, offering seven secondary and post-secondary programs (Berufskolleg variants, Berufsschule, Wirtschaftsgymnasium, Wirtschaftsschule) plus dual-training, ICDL certification, and international exchanges to students aged 15-25.

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Product category

Commercial Vocational Education

NAICS

Business Schools and Computer and Management Training (6114), Technical and Trade Schools (6115), Other Technical and Trade Schools (611519), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113)

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 services
• Commercial business training
• Dual education programs
• Business grammar school
• Vocational college programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Nagold

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 Education Funding: As a public school in Baden-Württemberg, the institution is funded by state and district (Land Baden-Württemberg and Landkreis Calw) government education budgets. No tuition fees are charged to students.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Kaufmännische Schule Nagold is a public commercial vocational school in Nagold, Baden-Württemberg, that delivers secondary and post-secondary education programs. Its offerings include four Berufskolleg variants (BK I, BK II, BK Fremdsprachen, BK Fachhochschulreife), part-time Berufsschule for dual vocational training in commercial occupations, a three-year Wirtschaftsgymnasium leading to Abitur, a two-year Wirtschaftsschule for intermediate commercial education, plus practice firms (Übungsfirmen) and ICDL certification. Programs are delivered tuition-free and culminate in qualifications ranging from Fachschulreife to Fachhochschulreife and Abitur.

Product overview

Kaufmännische Schule Nagold is a vocational commercial school offering a portfolio of seven distinct educational programs. The core offerings include four Berufskolleg variants (BK I, BK II, BK Fremdsprachen, BK Fachhochschulreife) providing pathways from intermediate education to Fachhochschulreife or Abitur qualifications, a Berufsschule component for dual vocational training across multiple commercial occupations (Industriekaufmann, Lagerlogistik, Büromanagement, Groß- und Außenhandel, Einzelhandel, E-Commerce), a Wirtschaftsgymnasium leading to Abitur, and a Wirtschaftsschule for foundational commercial education. The institution also operates practice firms (Übungsfirmen) as part of the COMET network, offers ICDL certification, and participates in the tablet2BFS digital learning project. Programs are delivered through modern classroom facilities including a newly established multifunctional learning space, and the school maintains active international exchange programs through the Erasmus+ initiative.

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Products and services

• Berufskolleg I A one-year full-time vocational college program that delivers professional theoretical, practical, and social competencies, preparing students for commercial and administrative activities within the German dual training system. Targeted at students who have completed intermediate secondary education.
• Berufskolleg II A one-year advanced program that builds on Berufskolleg I, deepens professional competencies, and qualifies students for studies at universities of applied sciences by awarding the Fachhochschulreife. Targeted at Berufskolleg I graduates seeking an academic pathway.
• Berufskolleg Fremdsprachen A two-year program emphasising foreign languages (English and Spanish or French), conferring the Fachhochschulreife and offering an optional Wirtschaftsassistent certificate through additional examinations. Includes participation in the Erasmus+ international exchange program. Targeted at students seeking language-focused commercial education.
• Berufskolleg Fachhochschulreife (BKFH) A one-year continuing education program for individuals holding an intermediate school qualification plus a completed commercial apprenticeship, awarding the nationwide Fachhochschulreife and qualifying graduates for studies at German universities of applied sciences.
• Berufsschule (Dual Vocational Training) The part-time vocational school component of the German dual training system, providing classroom-based theoretical education alongside company-based practical training for apprentices in commercial occupations including Industriekaufmann/-frau, Kaufmann/-frau für Büromanagement, Kaufmann/-frau im Einzelhandel, Fachkraft für Lagerlogistik, Groß- und Außenhandel, and E-Commerce.
• Wirtschaftsgymnasium A three-year upper secondary school program leading to the general higher education entrance qualification (Abitur), with a business-economics focus and preparation for university studies. Targeted at students with intermediate secondary education seeking a business-track academic path.
• Wirtschaftsschule A two-year vocational school providing intermediate secondary education (Fachschulreife) with commercial fundamentals, enabling entry into vocational training or continuation to the Berufskolleg track. Targeted at students who have completed the Hauptschulabschluss or equivalent.
• Übungsfirmen (Practice Firms) Simulated business firms operating within the COMET network of practice companies that allow students to gain practical commercial experience in a realistic but risk-free environment, complementing classroom theory across the school's programs.
• ICDL Zertifizierung (ICDL Certification) An on-site International Computer Driving License (ICDL) certification program offering standardized, internationally recognized computer literacy qualifications to students at the school.

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Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Integration8 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Deutsch-Irische Industrie- und Handelskammer (German-Irish Chamber of Commerce)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 December 2025Partnership for the AHK International Business Certificate program. 22 students from KSN, Rolf-Benz-Schule, and Annemarie-Lindner-Schule spent three weeks in Dublin, Ireland, living with host families and completing modules on international business topics including Entrepreneurship, Globalisation, Business Ethics, and Corporate Social Responsibility. Certificate awarded by the German-Irish Chamber of Commerce in Dublin.
• Cesare Battisti School (Bozen, Italy)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 November 2025International student exchange program between KSN and the Cesare Battisti commercial school in Bozen, Italy. Part of a well-established exchange program with reciprocal visits where students experience different educational systems and cultures. Includes visits to Mercedes-Benz Museum, Stuttgart city tours, and shared cultural activities.
• Anne-Marie-Lindner-SchulecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 November 2025Collaboration between KSN and the Anne-Marie-Lindner-Schule for joint SMV (student council) activities. Both schools' student councils met at the YOUZ youth center to plan joint activities and projects for the school year, strengthening cooperation within the school center.
• OnyX Beratungsstelle (Landkreis Calw)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 October 2025Child and youth protection counseling center providing training on sexualized violence prevention. Referencees Katrin Schübel and Agnes Ullmann conducted teacher training at the school on protecting children and youth from sexualized violence.
• Erasmus+ ProgramcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024International mobility program enabling student exchanges and study visits abroad. The BK Fremdsprachen program specifically mentions participation in the Erasmus+ program for international exchange experiences.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• Berufsschulzentrum Herrenberg: Vocational school center in Herrenberg, located in the same Nordschwarzwald region as KSN. Provides overlapping commercial and technical Berufsschule programs, competing for the same regional apprenticeship pool.
• Käthe-Kollwitz-Schule Stuttgart: Public vocational school in Stuttgart offering commercial/business education pathways including Wirtschaftsgymnasium and Berufskolleg tracks. Comparable in target students and qualification outcomes.

Direct peers

• Max-Eyth-Schule Stuttgart: Public vocational school in Stuttgart providing commercial and technical education within the same Baden-Württemberg state framework. Comparable in dual training model and employer-integrated curriculum.
• Kaufmännische Schule Stuttgart: Public commercial vocational school in Stuttgart, Baden-Württemberg, offering the same Berufskolleg, Wirtschaftsgymnasium, and dual Berufsschule programs as KSN. Directly comparable in curriculum, target students, and state funding model.
• Ferdinand-von-Steinbeis-Schule Heilbronn: Public commercial vocational school in Heilbronn, Baden-Württemberg, offering Wirtschaftsgymnasium, Berufskolleg, and dual Berufsschule tracks. Directly comparable in scope, state funding model, and commercial education focus.
• Robert-Bosch-Schule Stuttgart: Major public vocational school in Stuttgart offering commercial and technical education programs under the same Baden-Württemberg state system. Comparable in dual education model, employer partnerships, and Berufsschule operations.
• Kaufmännische Schule Heilbronn: Public commercial vocational school in Heilbronn offering Wirtschaftsgymnasium, Berufskolleg, and Berufsschule programs. Operates under identical state curriculum and dual education framework as KSN.

Broad incumbents

• Kaufmännische Schulen Lörrach: Larger public commercial vocational school complex in Lörrach, Baden-Württemberg, offering a broader portfolio of commercial education programs under the same state system. Comparable in core mission and funding model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Instagraminstagram.com/ksnagold

Compliance4 records

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