Střední odborná škola a Střední odborné učiliště, Vlašim

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Střední odborná škola a Střední odborné učiliště, Vlašim (SOŠ a SOU Vlašim) is a state-funded Czech secondary vocational school established and operated by the Středočeský kraj (Central Bohemian Region). The institution delivers secondary education and vocational training across two tracks: a four-year maturita program (Hotelnictví/Hospitality, Podnikání/Business Administration) and three-year vocational programs (Kuchař-číšník/Cook-Waiter, Cukrář/Confectioner, Opravář zemědělských strojů/Agricultural Machinery Repair). It also operates specialized tracks for students with specific learning disabilities (Opravářské práce/Repair Work, Stravovací a ubytovací služby/Catering and Accommodation Services).

The school operates a multi-site physical infrastructure anchored at the Vlašim castle complex (Zámek 1) with a satellite practical training facility in Tehov. Supporting commercial and training facilities include a public-facing school confectionery (cukrárna), the Gastrocentrum catering operation (Restaurant U krbu and castle salon), a licensed driving school, and a student dormitory. The core technology stack is administrative rather than educational: iCanteen for cafeteria and meal ordering management, Škola Online for student information and scheduling, ISIC for student identification (integrated with canteen chip and copier access), and ComGate for PCI DSS Level 1 certified payment processing.

The revenue model is hybrid. The primary funding stream is per-student state subsidies from the Středočeský kraj. Secondary revenue comes from professional certification courses offered to the general public (barista, sommelier, bartender, carving, cold kitchen, welding, combine harvester operation) priced at CZK 1,500-4,500, plus commercial sales from the school bakery, catering services for events, and driving school fees. The school also operates the JA Czech student company program with six active student businesses, and maintains 15+ industry partnerships with hospitality associations (AKC ČR, AHR ČR), hotels (Aquapalace, Corinthia), and agricultural machinery companies (Daňhel Agro, Pekass, Agrostroj Pelhřimov) for practical training placements.

Name

Střední odborná škola a Střední odborné učiliště, Vlašim

Legal name

Střední odborná škola a Střední odborné učiliště, Vlašim, Zámek 1

Website

https://sosasou-vlasim.cz

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Střední odborná škola a Střední odborné učiliště, Vlašim is a Czech state-funded secondary vocational school in the Central Bohemian Region offering 3-4 year programs in hospitality, culinary arts, confectionery, and agricultural machinery repair, serving secondary school graduates, students with learning disabilities, and the general public seeking professional certifications.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Secondary Vocational Education

NAICS

Technical and Trade Schools (6115), Educational Support Services (611710)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYEDAJALAC

Test Prep & Exam Readiness (K–12)

Education/K–12 / Primary & Secondary Education/K–12 Educational Support Services (Tutoring & Counseling)

SECONDARYEDAAABAH

Intensive Bootcamps & Accelerated ASE Programs

Education/Adult & Continuing Education/Adult Secondary Education (ASE) / High School Equivalency (GED/HiSET)

SECONDARYEDAAABAO

Curriculum, Instructional Materials & Practice Testing for GED/HiSET

Education/Adult & Continuing Education/Adult Secondary Education (ASE) / High School Equivalency (GED/HiSET)

Keywords

• Secondary vocational education
• Hospitality training programs
• Culinary arts education
• Agricultural machinery training
• Vocational apprenticeship programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Vlasim

HQ country

Czechia

HQ region

Europe

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. State-funded secondary education: Public vocational school funded by the Středočeský kraj (Central Bohemian Region) government through standard per-student subsidies.
2. Professional courses for public: Revenue from professional courses offered to external participants including barista, sommelier, bartender, carving, and welding courses.
3. School bakery and catering services: Revenue from school pastry shop (cukrárna) sales and catering services for events, weddings, and celebrations.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

SOŠ a SOU Vlašim (Střední odborná škola a Střední odborné učiliště, Vlašim) is a Czech public secondary vocational school that delivers multi-year educational programs (maturita and apprenticeship tracks) in hospitality, culinary arts, confectionery, agricultural machinery repair, food production, and catering/accommodation services. The school combines classroom instruction with practical training workshops, industry internships, a school confectionery, a driving school, a student dormitory, and short professional courses for the general public.

Product overview

Střední odborná škola a Střední odborné učiliště, Vlašim is a Czech secondary vocational school offering educational programs across hospitality, culinary arts, confectionery, agricultural machinery, and food production fields. The school operates a dual-platform structure consisting of a four-year maturita (graduation) track (Hotelnictví, Podnikání) and three-year vocational/apprenticeship tracks (Kuchař-číšník, Cukrář, Opravář zemědělských strojů, Opravářské práce, Potravinářská výroba, Stravovací a ubytovací služby). Supporting facilities include a school confectionery, driving school, catering services for events, and dormitory. The Podnikání program features six active student companies, and the school partners with JA Czech for entrepreneurship education. Additional services include professional development courses (bartending, barista, sommelier, welding, combine operation) and a catering/gastrocenter for events.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Hotelnictví (Hospitality) Four-year educational program (code 65-42-M/01) preparing students for operations, business, and management roles in hotels, restaurants, travel agencies, and event planning. Students operate student companies as part of the program.
• Podnikání (Business Administration) Two-year follow-up maturita program (code 64-41-L/51) for graduates of three-year vocational programs. Focuses on entrepreneurship, economics, marketing, business management, and legal/administrative skills; students run six student companies.
• Kuchař-číšník (Cook-Waiter) Three-year vocational program (code 65-51-H/01) training students in hot and cold kitchen food preparation, restaurant service, banquet hosting, and mixed drink preparation. Students earn wages during practical training at partner establishments.
• Cukrář (Confectioner/Pastry Chef) Three-year vocational program (code 29-54-H/01) in confectionery production. Students alternate between theory weeks and practical training in the school confectionery, learning to produce pastries, chocolates, and restaurant desserts.
• Opravář zemědělských strojů (Agricultural Machinery Repair) Three-year vocational program (code 41-55-H/01) in agricultural machinery repair and maintenance. Includes training for driving licenses (B, C, T), welding certifications, and combine harvester operation; students may complete practical training abroad in Germany.
• Potravinářská výroba (Food Production) Three-year vocational program in food production focusing on confectionery and pastry making. Note: Program not open for 2024/2025 school year; planned reopening 2026/2027.
• Školní cukrárna (School Confectionery) Training confectionery producing pastries, cakes, and buns for sale to the public. Accepts custom cake orders for various occasions. Operated by students under instructor supervision.
• Gastrocentrum catering services Event catering for weddings, celebrations, anniversaries, and birthdays. Restaurant U krbu serves 20–30 persons; school dining hall transforms to castle salon for 30–70 persons. Tehov facility offers outdoor seating with grilling capability.
• Autoškola (Driving School) Licensed driving school offering training for motorcycle (AM, A1, A2), car (B, B96, B+E), truck (C), and tractor (T) licenses. Some license categories are provided free to students in specific programs.
• Kurzy (Professional Courses) Short continuing-education courses including Bartending, Barista, Carving (fruit/vegetable decoration), Sommelier, Modern Cold Kitchen, CO2 Welding, and Combine Harvester Operation. Offered to both students and the public with separate student and general-public pricing.
• Domov mládeže (Student Dormitory) Boarding facility for students located at the Tehov branch. Staffed by educators with 24/7 supervision during weekdays and limited weekend hours.

Quantifiable outcome

• Students earn recognized vocational qualifications alongside driving licenses and welding certifications
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• AKC ČR (Asociace kuchařů a cukrářů ČR)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with the Association of Cooks and Confectioners of the Czech Republic for professional development, competitions, and industry standards alignment.
• AHR ČR (Asociace hotelů a restaurací ČR)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with the Association of Hotels and Restaurants of the Czech Republic for industry collaboration and professional training.
• Aquapalace HotelcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPractical training placement partner for culinary and hospitality students at Aquapalace Hotel.
• Carla ChocolateminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerChocolate manufacturing partner providing practical training for confectionery students.
• Corinthia HotelsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational hotel chain providing internship opportunities for hospitality students in Prague.
• Pivovar Budějovický BudvarminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBrewery partner for excursions and practical industry knowledge for hospitality students.
• Daňhel Agro a.s.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAgricultural machinery company providing specialized training and internship opportunities for agricultural mechanics students.
• Pekass a.s.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAgricultural technology partner for specialized training in agricultural machinery repair.
• APM Automotive s.r.o.minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAutomotive service partner providing practical training for vehicle repair students.
• Vobosystém s.r.o.minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAgricultural systems distributor providing demonstrations and industry exposure for students.
• Agrostroj Pelhřimov a.s.minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMajor agricultural machinery manufacturer providing factory visits and industry training.
• JA CzechcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJunior Achievement Czech Republic - program organizer for student companies and entrepreneurship education with 6 active student businesses at the school.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• SPŠ zemědělská a VOŠ, Praha-Suchdol: Czech agricultural secondary school and higher vocational institution covering agricultural sciences and food technology. Comparable on agricultural curriculum delivery, though with a broader academic scope including a higher vocational school tier.
• Hotelschool The Hague: Internationally established hospitality vocational institution offering hospitality and hotel management education. Comparable on the hospitality educational model and graduate outcomes, though operating at larger scale and broader international reach.

Direct peers

• Střední odborné učiliště zemědělské, Chrudim: Czech secondary vocational school specializing in agricultural and food production programs. Comparable on the agricultural mechanics and food production vocational track that SOŠ a SOU Vlašim offers, with similar apprenticeship structure.
• Střední škola gastronomie a hotelnictví (SSGH), Praha: Prague-based secondary vocational school specializing in gastronomy and hospitality programs. Directly comparable on culinary arts, waiter/cook, and hospitality curriculum, though located in a larger metropolitan catchment.
• Hotelová škola Mariánské Lázně: Czech secondary hotel school focused on hospitality and gastronomy programs. Highly comparable as another regional Czech vocational institution delivering maturita-level hospitality education, serving a similar student segment with overlapping industry partnerships.
• Střední škola hotelová a VOŠ, Praha: Prague hotel secondary school with higher vocational school (VOŠ) extension, focused on hospitality management. Comparable on hospitality curriculum, with additional higher education tier.

Others

• JA Czech (Junior Achievement Czech Republic): Non-profit organization running student company and entrepreneurship education programs across Czech secondary schools. Comparable as a partner ecosystem player rather than competitor; SOŠ a SOU Vlašim's six student companies operate under JA Czech's framework.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/sosasouvlasim
• Instagraminstagram.com/sosasouvlasim

Compliance2 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

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