Vocational College Bocholt-West

What Vocational College Bocholt-West does

Berufskolleg Bocholt-West (Vocational College Bocholt-West) is a public vocational school located in Bocholt, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, operated by the Kreis Borken district government as Schulträger. The institution delivers dual vocational training (Berufsschule alongside apprenticeship) and full-time vocational programs across six career fields: Metalltechnik (metal technology), Elektrotechnik (electrical engineering), Bautechnik (construction), IT, Ernährung und Versorgung (nutrition/domestic services), and Gesundheit/Erziehung/Soziales (health, education, social services). Its full-time product portfolio includes named programs such as Informationstechnische Assistenten (ITA) with CISCO Network Academy certification, Freizeitsportleiter (FSL) combining Abitur with sports-instructor credentials, Gestaltungstechnische Assistenten (GTA), Staatlich geprüfte Kosmetiker (KOS), Kinderpfleger (KPF and the practice-integrated KPP variant), and Sozialassistent (SAS), alongside a one-year Berufsfachschule (BFS) orientation track and an Ausbildungsvorbereitungsjahr (AVJ). Dual-track offerings cover apprenticeships in mechatronics, electrical engineering, IT (Fachinformatiker Systemintegration/Anwendungsentwicklung/Digitale Vernetzung/Daten und Prozessanalyse), construction trades (Tischler, Maler, Technische Systemplaner), and commercial driving. Programs combine theoretical instruction with workplace internships and can yield both a state-recognized vocational qualification and a school-leaving certificate up to Allgemeine Hochschulreife (Abitur) or Fachhochschulreife. The school participates in IHK Nord Westfalen apprenticeship coordination and offers a 'Zusatzqualifikation Digitale Fertigungsprozesse' (Industry 4.0) add-on module.

The underlying technology stack consists of standard German public-sector education platforms rather than proprietary systems: WebUntis for timetabling, iServ for internal communication and learning management, Moodle for course content delivery, and the proprietary-internal Didaktischer Wizard and Schul-Wiki as teaching aids. Admissions run exclusively through the state portal Schulbewerbung.de with BundID identity authentication; in-person support is available at the Schulbüro. As a public Berufskolleg, the school is government-funded through Kreis Borken with no tuition charged; some students may qualify for travel-cost reimbursement (Schülerfahrtkostenerstattung) via the Deutschlandticket for commutes over 5 km. The school holds a primary campus at Schwanenstraße 19–21 in Bocholt and operates a satellite location at Paul-Schneider-Weg 4 (Norbertschule) activated in 2024 for the multiprofessional integration team and temporary classrooms. Infrastructure investments include a new sports hall opened for the 2024/2025 school year and a multi-building renovation program funded by Kreis Borken running through 2028.

The primary customer segment is regional vocational students aged 16 and above across Kreis Borken and surrounding regions of North Rhine-Westphalia. The school serves as an educational pipeline for regional industry employers via dual-training partnerships, with strategic alliances including the CISCO Network Academy (IT certifications), Westfälische Hochschule Bocholt campus (higher-education pathways), IHK Nord Westfalen (industry-chamber apprenticeship coordination), and Sparda-Bank (community-funding donation competition). A Förderverein support association, founded in 1991, supplements operations through membership fees and donations. The core staff headcount is reported at 11–50 employees, and in January 2026 the school was formally admitted to the nationwide 'Schule ohne Rassismus – Schule mit Courage' network under the Aktionsbündnis gegen Gewalt, Rechtsextremismus und Fremdenfeindlichkeit.

Name

Vocational College Bocholt-West

Legal name

Berufskolleg Bocholt-West (operated by Kreis Borken)

Website

https://bkbocholt-west.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

2013

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Berufskolleg Bocholt-West is a public vocational school in Bocholt, Germany, operated by Kreis Borken district government. It offers dual vocational training and full-time programs across metal, electrical, IT, construction, healthcare, childcare, and design fields, serving regional students aged 16 and above.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Vocational Education

NAICS

Technical and Trade Schools (6115), Junior Colleges (611210), Other Technical and Trade Schools (611519)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Internships, Externships & Work-Based Learning Placement (EDAMAKAB), Industry Credential, Certification & Badge Prep (Non-Degree) (EDAMAKAH)

Keywords

• Vocational education programs
• Dual vocational training
• Technical secondary education
• Healthcare vocational training
• Berufskolleg programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Bocholt

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Berufskolleg Bocholt-West is a public vocational college that delivers dual vocational training (Berufsschule combined with apprenticeship) and full-time vocational school programs across six career fields: metal technology, electrical engineering, construction, IT, nutrition/household, and health/social care. Programs lead to recognized professional certifications and German school-leaving certificates (Hauptschulabschluss, Fachoberschulreife, Fachhochschulreife, or Abitur), often combined in double-qualifying tracks. The school also offers a one-year vocational orientation program (BFS), a pre-vocational training year (AVJ), and specialty credentials such as CISCO Network Academy certifications and an Industry 4.0 digital manufacturing add-on qualification.

Product overview

Berufskolleg Bocholt-West operates as a comprehensive vocational college (Berufskolleg) offering a diverse portfolio of educational programs. The institution provides dual vocational training programs across six career fields: Metalltechnik (metal technology), Elektrotechnik (electrical engineering), Bautechnik (construction), IT (information technology), Ernährung und Versorgung (nutrition and domestic services), and Gesundheit/Erziehung/Soziales (health, education, and social services). Core programs include Freizeitsportleiter (FSL) combining Abitur with sports instructor certification, Gestaltungstechnische Assistenten (GTA) for design technology, Informationstechnische Assistenten (ITA) with CISCO certifications, Kosmetiker (KOS), Kinderpfleger (KPF/KPP) for childcare, and Sozialassistent (SAS) for social services. The school also offers one-year orientation programs (BFS), pre-vocational training (AVJ), and specialized technical schools (Fachschule). Programs integrate theoretical education with practical workplace training, enabling students to earn both professional certifications and academic qualifications (Fachhochschulreife or Allgemeine Hochschulreife).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• FSL (Freizeitsportleiter): Dual-qualification program combining leisure sports leadership training with the German Abitur (university entrance qualification)
• GTA (Gestaltungstechnische Assistenten)
• KOS (Staatlich geprüfte Kosmetiker)
• ITA (Informationstechnische Assistenten)
• KPF (Kinderpfleger)
• SAS (Sozialassistent)

Products and services

• Freizeitsportleiter (FSL)
• Gestaltungstechnische Assistenten (GTA)
• Informationstechnische Assistenten (ITA)
• Staatlich geprüfte Kosmetiker (KOS)
• Kinderpfleger (KPF)
• Kinderpfleger PIA (KPP)
• Sozialassistent (SAS)
• Einjährige Berufsfachschule (BFS)
• Metalltechnik Dual Vocational Training Programs
• Elektrotechnik Dual Vocational Training Programs
• Bautechnik Dual Vocational Training Programs
• IT Dual Vocational Training Programs
• Friseur (Hairdressing) Vocational Training
• Berufskraftfahrer (Commercial Driver) Vocational Training
• Ausbildungsvorbereitung (AVJ)

Quantifiable outcome

• CISCO Network Academy certifications available for IT students
• +1 more outcomes

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration10 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Kreis BorkencoreOthersKreis Borken is the school sponsor (Schulträger), providing funding, infrastructure, and administrative oversight. The district invests in building renovations and supports student travel cost reimbursement programs.
• CISCO Network AcademycoreTechnology or IntegrationAccredited CISCO Network Academy providing globally recognized certifications in networking and IT for students in the ITA (Informationstechnische Assistenten) program. Teachers are trained as CISCO instructors.
• Westfälische Hochschule, Campus BocholtminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with the Westphalian University of Applied Sciences campus in Bocholt. ITA students visit the campus for orientation and preparation for higher education transitions.
• IHK Nord WestfalenminorOthersIndustry and Commerce Chamber of North Westphalia runs the 'Mathe AzubiFit' training program for apprentices in the Bocholt area, complementing the school's vocational offerings.
• Sparda-Bank (Sparda-Spendenwahl)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerParticipation in Sparda-Bank's donation competition where schools can receive community funding through public voting.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• FOM Hochschule: Private university focused on dual/work-integrated bachelor programs, particularly for working professionals and apprentices. Comparable to the Berufskolleg's dual-qualifying model and tight employer integration.
• IU Internationale Hochschule: Germany's largest private university with dual study programs and non-degree vocational tracks in IT, design, and healthcare. Comparable to BK Bocholt-West's Fachhochschulreife/Abitur pathways, but operates nationally with a private for-profit model.
• DEKRA Akademie: Large private vocational training and certification provider operating across Germany; offers retraining, qualification, and IT/technical certifications comparable to the school's CISCO and Industry 4.0 programs, but at national scale.
• TÜV Rheinland Akademie: National vocational and continuing education provider under the TÜV brand, offering technical and industry certifications overlapping the school's Elektrotechnik, IT, and metallurgy training lines. Operates as a broader incumbent across multiple sectors.

Emerging players

• bbw Bildungswerk der Bayerischen Wirtschaft: Vocational training provider affiliated with Bavarian employer associations, running apprenticeship preparation, retraining, and continuing education programs comparable to BK Bocholt-West's AVJ and BFS offerings.
• ComCave College: Private vocational college focused on IT, business, and design training with state-recognized certifications. Comparable to BK Bocholt-West's ITA/GTA programs and Fachhochschulreife pathway, but operated as a commercial for-profit provider.
• DAA Deutsche Angestellten-Akademie: Major adult and vocational education provider with locations across Germany delivering retraining, integration courses, and vocational qualifications. Comparable to BK Bocholt-West's adult/continuing education and pre-vocational training lines.

Regional players

• Handwerkskammer Münster: Crafts chamber for the Münsterland region that oversees dual vocational training for skilled trades (Tischler, Maler, Friseur — programs also offered by BK Bocholt-West). Comparable mission in trade/craft vocational oversight and certification.

Direct peers

• Berufskolleg Borken: Another public Berufskolleg within the same Kreis Borken district, offering dual vocational training, full-time vocational programs, and school-leaving certificates in overlapping trade areas. Most directly comparable institution by geography, governance structure, and program mix.
• IHK Nord Westfalen: Industry and Commerce Chamber covering the same region; it administers the 'Mathe AzubiFit' program in partnership with the school and provides vocational examination oversight and credentials for dual training (an existing partner with comparable vocational training responsibility).

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@bkbocholtwest
• Instagraminstagram.com/freizeitsportleiter_bkwest
• Facebookfacebook.com/BKBocholtWest

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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Investments

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