ZSEiL

What ZSEiL does

ZSEiL (Zespół Szkół Elektronicznych i Licealnych w Warszawie) is a public vocational technical secondary school (Technikum) located in Warsaw, Poland, founded in 1974 and owned by the City of Warsaw (Miasto Stołeczne Warszawa). The institution delivers state-recognized secondary technical education across six specialized four-year programs: Elevator Systems Technician (under Schindler patronage), Electronics Technician, Telematics Technician, Electrician Technician (under Schrack Technik patronage), IT Technician, and Programmer Technician (under WASKO patronage). It also operates two vendor-aligned academies — Akademia Cisco and Akademia MikroTik — that layer networking certifications onto the standard curriculum, and maintains an Explory program track for student research projects. The school serves secondary-school-age students (typical technikum cohort) and operates within the Polish national education framework with 22 employees including director Wioletta Malan, vice-directors Agnieszka Chłopczyńska and Katarzyna Rytelewska, and head of practical training Marcin Rzewuski.

The school's operational technology stack consists of Microsoft Teams for internal communication and Vulcan UonetPlus as the student information system — standard administrative tools rather than proprietary platforms. International mobility programs under Erasmus+ and PO WER (European Social Fund) enable student and staff exchanges with European partners including Euromind, Europa-Direkt e.V., and the Foundation for the Development of the Education System (FRSE). The school has built a 15+ partner employer network spanning CISCO, CTDI, NKT CABLES, OTIS, EATON, Schindler, Schrack Technik, KONE, WASKO, Metro Warszawskie, MikroTik, and the Military University of Technology (WAT), several of whom operate "patron classes" with curriculum influence, equipment provision, and direct recruitment pipelines into their organizations.

As a public educational institution, ZSEiL does not charge tuition and operates under a non-commercial model. Its funding flows from three streams: (1) the City of Warsaw education budget as the primary operating subsidy, (2) EU grants under Erasmus+ and PO WER for mobility and project work, and (3) municipal prize funding and industry sponsorship (e.g., the 150,000 PLN Warszawski Azymut award). The school accumulates intangible value through a documented portfolio of recognitions — Złota Szkoła 2024, STEM School Label, PIP safety certification, OSEhero status, and Explory 2025 — but does not publish consolidated financials, treat students as revenue customers, or compete on a commercial basis with other schools. Its competitive positioning rests on regulatory charter, employer-sponsored curriculum differentiation, and 50 years of institutional heritage rather than on pricing or commercial go-to-market mechanics.

Name

ZSEiL

Legal name

Zespół Szkół Elektronicznych i Licealnych w Warszawie

Website

https://zseil.edu.pl

Company type

Private

Founded year

1974

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

ZSEiL is a public vocational technical secondary school in Warsaw, Poland, founded in 1974, offering six specialized technical programs in electronics, IT, programming, electrical, elevator, and telematics fields with employer-sponsored patron classes and Erasmus+ mobility programs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Vocational Secondary Education

NAICS

Technical and Trade Schools (6115), Computer Training (611420)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYEDAOABAG

Electronics Technician Training (Analog/Digital)

Education/Vocational, Technical & Trade Education/Electrical, Electronics & Power Trades

SECONDARYEDAAAPAF

Telecommunications & Networking

Education/Adult & Continuing Education/Industry-Specific Training (Healthcare, Tech, etc.)

Keywords

• Vocational secondary education
• Technical training programs
• Electronics technician training
• IT vocational education
• Industry-certified academies

Headquarters

HQ city

Warsaw

HQ country

Poland

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

ZSEiL (Zespół Szkół Elektronicznych i Licealnych w Warszawie) operates Technikum Elektroniczne nr 3, a public 5-year technical secondary school in Warsaw delivering vocational education in electronics, electrical engineering, IT, programming, teleinformatics, and elevator/hoisting equipment. The school runs industry-sponsored classes (patronackie klasy) with employers such as Schindler, Schrack Technik, Metro Warszawskie, and WASKO, and operates Cisco and MikroTik networking academies that prepare students for industry certifications. It also coordinates Erasmus+ and PO WER international mobility internships in Spain and Germany.

Product overview

ZSEiL (Zespół Szkół Elektronicznych i Licealnych w Warszawie) operates Technikum Elektroniczne nr 3 im. Żołnierzy Armii Krajowej 'Żywiciel' — a multi-program technical secondary school offering six vocational/technical programs: Technik urządzeń dźwigowych (under Schindler patronage), Technik elektronik, Technik teleinformatyk, Technik elektryk (under Schrack Technik patronage), Technik informatyk, and Technik programista (under WASKO patronage). The school runs two specialized academies: Akademia Cisco and Akademia MikroTik for industry-certified IT and networking training. It also participates in Erasmus+/PO WER international mobility programs for student internships abroad. The portfolio is unified under the single institution — no standalone commercial products exist; the 'products' are educational programs and academies.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Technik urządzeń dźwigowych (Elevator Systems Technician) A 5-year technical vocational program preparing students to install, maintain, and service elevator and lifting equipment systems. Operates under the patronage of Schindler Polska with employer-sponsored curricula and internship pipelines.
• Technik elektronik (Electronics Technician) A 5-year technical vocational program providing skills in electronics installation, maintenance, and repair of electronic equipment and systems. Operates under the patronage of Metro Warszawskie.
• Technik teleinformatyk (Telematics Technician) A 5-year technical vocational program covering telecommunications, data transmission systems, and network infrastructure.
• Technik elektryk (Electrician Technician) A 5-year technical vocational program training students in electrical systems installation, operation, and maintenance. Operates under the patronage of Schrack Technik Polska.
• Technik informatyk (IT Technician) A 5-year technical vocational program covering computer systems, networks, and IT infrastructure management.
• Technik programista (Programmer Technician) A 5-year technical vocational program focused on software development, programming, and application creation. Operates under the patronage of WASKO S.A.
• Akademia Cisco (Cisco Academy) Official Cisco networking academy providing industry-recognized certifications and training in networking technologies, cybersecurity, and IT infrastructure for enrolled students.
• Akademia MikroTik Official MikroTik networking academy offering training in routerBOARD, network administration, and wireless communications technologies with certification pathways.
• Erasmus+ / PO WER International Mobility Programs European mobility programs enabling students to undertake professional internships abroad in Spain (via Euromind Projects SL) and Germany (via Europa-Direkt e.V.), gaining international work experience and Europass Mobility certificates.

Quantifiable outcome

• Winners of 'Warszawski Azymut – Szkoła, Zawód, Praca' (I place, 2026) — 150,000 PLN prize for outstanding vocational education achievements
• +2 more outcomes

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Feature2 records

Partnerships

18 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Europa-Direkt e.V. (Germany)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 16 September 2018Europa-Direkt e.V., based in Dresden, Germany, is the school's key international partner for organizing student professional internships in German companies through Erasmus+ and PO WER programs. Students complete internships in electronics, IT, and electrical firms in Germany.
• CISCO — Akademia CiscocoreTechnology or IntegrationThe school operates an official Cisco networking academy providing students with industry-standard networking education and preparation for Cisco certification exams.
• MikroTik — Akademia MikroTikcoreTechnology or IntegrationThe school operates an official MikroTik networking academy providing specialized training in networking and telecommunications technologies with certification pathways.
• Schindler Polska sp. z o.o.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSchindler Polska sponsors dedicated classes in the 'technik urządzeń dźwigowych' (elevator and hoisting equipment technician) program. Students benefit from internship pipelines, specialized curricula, and direct employment pathways into Schindler.
• Schrack Technik Polska sp. z o.o.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSchrack Technik Polska sponsors dedicated classes in the 'technik elektryk' (electrical technician) program, providing industry-aligned training and internship opportunities in electrical engineering.
• Metro Warszawskie sp. z o.o.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMetro Warszawskie sponsors dedicated classes in the 'technik elektronik' (electronics technician) program, providing specialized training and internship placements within the Warsaw Metro infrastructure.
• WASKO S.A.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWASKO S.A. sponsors dedicated classes in the 'technik programista' (programmer technician) program, providing industry-aligned software development curricula and internship pathways.
• CTDIminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCTDI is listed as a school partner, providing internship placements and industry exposure for students in electronics and related technical fields.
• OTISminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOTIS is listed as a school partner, providing industry connections and internship opportunities for students in elevator and hoisting equipment technician programs.
• EATONminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEATON is listed as a school partner supporting electrical engineering programs through industry connections and potential internship opportunities.
• KONEminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerKONE is listed as a school partner, providing industry exposure and internship opportunities for students in elevator and hoisting equipment technician programs.
• Wojska Akademia Techniczna (WAT)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Military University of Technology (WAT) collaborates with the school on educational programs, joint events, and 'Dzień z WAT' (Day with WAT) activities for students.
• NKT CABLESminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNKT CABLES is listed as a school partner providing industry connections for electrical and electronics students.
• Regionalne Centrum InformatykiminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional IT center listed as a school partner supporting informatics education programs.
• Polskie Stowarzyszenie Producentów DźwigówminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Polish Association of Elevator Manufacturers partners with the school, providing industry expertise and support for elevator technician programs.
• Euromind Projects SL (Spain)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEuromind Projects SL, based in Úbeda, Spain, is the school's key international partner for organizing student professional internships in Spanish companies. Through Erasmus+ and PO WER programs, students complete month-long internships in electronics, IT, and electrical companies in Spain.
• Fundacja Rozwoju Systemu Edukacji (FRSE)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFRSE is the National Foundation for European Education Systems, serving as the coordinating institution for Erasmus+ and other EU educational programs in Poland. ZSEiL collaborates with FRSE as a project partner in international mobility initiatives.
• Fundacja Dbam o Mój Z@sięg — Szkoła Odpowiedzialna CyfrowominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe school participates in the national 'Szkoła Odpowiedzialna Cyfrowo' (Digitally Responsible School) project organized by the foundation, promoting digital hygiene, cybersecurity awareness, and balance between technology use and real-world relationships.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• edX: edX offers university- and industry-backed online technical programs (electrical engineering, computer science, networking) from institutions like MIT, Harvard, and Microsoft — a digital alternative to traditional vocational secondary education targeting the same skills ZSEiL teaches.
• Udemy: Udemy's marketplace of low-cost technical courses (networking, programming, electronics fundamentals) serves as an alternative channel for self-directed learners — drawing time and attention away from formal programs like ZSEiL's Technikum.
• Coursera: Coursera offers online technical certifications and vocational programs (Google IT, IBM, Meta engineering tracks) that increasingly compete with traditional vocational schools for student attention and for employer recognition of credentials.

Others

• Schindler Group: Schindler Polska is the patron of ZSEiL's 'Technik urządzeń dźwigowych' program. Comparable in that Schindler operates its own global technical training infrastructure for elevator technicians, and is both a sponsor of ZSEiL and a competitor in the broader elevator-vocational-training space.
• WASKO S.A. WASKO is the patron of ZSEiL's 'Technik programista' class and provides industry-aligned software development curricula and internship pathways. As a Polish IT services company with education partnerships, it functions as both an employer partner and an adjacent industry participant.
• VULCAN Sp. z o.o. VULCAN provides the UONET+ electronic gradebook and the electronic school enrolment system that ZSEiL uses daily. As the dominant ed-tech infrastructure provider for Polish schools, VULCAN is an enabling ecosystem peer rather than a direct competitor.

Broad incumbents

• Siemens: Siemens runs the Siemens Technical Academy and vocational partnerships (e.g., 'Szkolna 14', dual-education programs) in Poland and Europe. It competes for the same 15-19 cohort seeking technical credentials in electrical engineering and industrial automation.
• Schneider Electric: Schneider Electric runs extensive technical training programs in electrical installation, energy management, and industrial automation globally — overlapping with ZSEiL's 'Technik elektryk' program (where Schrack Technik is ZSEiL's patron) and adjacent to its broader electronics/electrical portfolio.
• MikroTik: MikroTik operates the MikroTik Academy program that ZSEiL runs on its campus. Comparable as both companies deliver MikroTik-certified router, wireless, and network administration training; MikroTik itself controls the curriculum and certification exams.
• Cisco Systems (Cisco Networking Academy): Cisco operates the global Networking Academy program, the same program that ZSEiL delivers through its Akademia Cisco. Cisco is a direct ecosystem participant in networking education and sets the curriculum, certification standards, and instructor training that ZSEiL relies on.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/ZSEiLZajaczek
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/zseil

Compliance8 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Frequently asked questions about ZSEiL