Berufsbildende Schulen I Handelslehranstalten Delmenhorst

What Berufsbildende Schulen I Handelslehranstalten Delmenhorst does

BBS1 Delmenhorst – Handelslehranstalten is a public vocational school (Berufsschule) founded in 1901 and operated under the Lower Saxony (Niedersachsen) state education system, with its sole campus at Richtstr. 26 in Delmenhorst, Germany. The school delivers dual vocational training (Berufsschule for apprentices) combined with full-time vocational education (Vollzeitschulen) covering 11 apprenticeship trades spanning automotive, banking, retail, wholesale, logistics, office management, industry, tax, public administration, and medical/dental assistance. It also operates five full-time school forms — Berufseinstiegsschule, Berufsfachschule dual, Berufsfachschule Wirtschaft Klasse 2, Fachoberschule Wirtschaft, and Berufliches Gymnasium Wirtschaft — providing pathways to both vocational qualifications and university entrance (Fachhochschulreife and Abitur).

The core technology stack is standard German vocational school infrastructure: Microsoft Office 365, Moodle LMS, Microsoft Teams for hybrid learning, and SAP University Alliances for business education, supplemented by a proprietary virtual timetable system (virtueller Stundenplan), accredited ICDL Test Centre status, and access to the European eTwinning cross-border collaboration platform. Recent innovation includes an AI-supported rhetoric trainer developed internally that won the KI-Innovationspreis 2025 in the Demokratiebildung category, plus a fobizz Schule 2024/25 award for digital education engagement.

The operating model is government-funded rather than commercial: primary funding flows from the Lower Saxony state budget, with no tuition fees charged. Limited ancillary revenue is generated through voluntary certification fees (KMK Foreign Language Certificate at 85 EUR per person, IHK Import and Export Specialist at 228 EUR per person). Customer segments consist of two primary groups: dual vocational training apprentices (Auszubildende) who attend part-time while employed at regional employer partners, and full-time students seeking vocational qualifications or higher education entrance. The school's value proposition rests on a dense regional employer partnership network (Volksbank eG, IHK Oldenburg, DATEV, regional automotive dealers), university pathway partnerships (Jade Hochschule Frühstudium, FOM, Universität Oldenburg, Helmut-Schmidt-Universität), and a 125-year brand history in commercial education for the Delmenhorst region.

Name

Berufsbildende Schulen I Handelslehranstalten Delmenhorst

Legal name

BBS I Delmenhorst – Handelslehranstalten (Berufsbildende Schulen I Delmenhorst)

Website

https://bbs1-delmenhorst.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1901

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

BBS1 Delmenhorst – Handelslehranstalten is a public vocational school in Lower Saxony, Germany, founded in 1901, delivering dual apprenticeships and full-time vocational education across 11 commercial and administrative trades to approximately 1,200+ regional students, with state funding and no tuition fees.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Vocational Education and Training

NAICS

Technical and Trade Schools (6115), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (611310), All Other Schools and Instruction (61169)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Apprenticeships, Pre-Apprenticeships & Work-Based Learning (EDAAAOAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Workforce Development & Continuing Education Divisions (Noncredit) (EDAHADAG), Adult High School Diploma Completion Programs (EDAAABAB), College & Career Transition Services (Bridge Programs, Dual Enrollment Pathways) (EDAAABAK)

Keywords

• Vocational education
• Dual apprenticeship training
• Business administration training
• Commercial vocational school
• Healthcare vocational programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Delmenhorst

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, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Public Education Funding: Government-funded vocational school operating under the German state education system. Primary funding comes from Lower Saxony state budget. No tuition fees charged to students.
2. Certification Program Fees: Fees charged for voluntary additional certifications: KMK Foreign Language Certificate (85 EUR), IHK Import and Export Specialist (228 EUR per person). Fees support certification administration costs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

BBS1 Delmenhorst is a public vocational school (Berufsbildende Schulen) providing dual vocational training (Berufsschule) for apprentices in 11 commercial and administrative trades, plus full-time vocational education programs (Vollzeitschulen) leading to Berufseinstiegsschule, Berufsfachschule, Fachoberschule, and Berufliches Gymnasium Wirtschaft qualifications. The school also delivers supplementary certifications (IHK Import/Export Specialist, ICDL digital literacy, KMK foreign language) and international mobility programs (Erasmus+, eTwinning). Operations are publicly funded with no tuition fees charged for core programs.

Product overview

BBS1 Delmenhorst is a vocational school offering dual vocational training (Berufsschule) combined with full-time educational programs (Vollzeitschulen). The core offering includes 11 different apprenticeship programs in business, administration, and healthcare sectors. Supplementary qualifications include international trade certifications (IHK Import/Export Specialist), digital literacy (ICDL), foreign language certificates (KMK), and international mobility programs (Erasmus+). Practical learning is enhanced through business simulation projects (Wirtschaft-Live) and innovation challenges (InnoHubAzubi).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Berufsschule (Dual Vocational Training)

Quantifiable outcome

• 22 Steuerfachangestellte graduates in 2026
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Jade Hochschule (Jade University of Applied Sciences)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Frühstudium (early university studies) cooperation allowing vocational students to begin university studies while completing their apprenticeship. Jade Hochschule provides university-level coursework; BBS1 facilitates student access. Also includes Bank- und Versicherungsmanagement program.
• Volksbank eG Oldenburg-Land DelmenhorstcoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2024Major regional banking partner providing apprenticeship positions for Bankkaufmann/Bankkauffrau. Also sponsors school projects including laptop donation for Wirtschaft-Live Projekt (Tassenprojekt), Wasserspender (water fountain) installation.
• LzO-Stiftung (Landessparkasse zu Oldenburg Foundation)minorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2024Foundation sponsored Wasserspender (water fountain), Sitzsäcke (bean bags) for pause hall, and other equipment purchases for school.
• Helmut-Schmidt-Universität HamburgminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024University partner involved in InnoHubAzubi project as jury member for apprenticeship innovation competition.
• Universität PaderbornminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024University partner involved in InnoHubAzubi project as jury member for apprenticeship innovation competition.
• Bundesinstitut für Berufsbildung (BIBB)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Federal Institute for Vocational Education and Training involved in InnoHubAzubi project as jury member for apprenticeship innovation competition.
• Hyve (Consulting)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Consulting firm involved in InnoHubAzubi project as jury member for apprenticeship innovation competition.
• Stadtwerke DelmenhorstminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2024Municipal utilities company partnered with LzO-Stiftung and Förderverein to install water fountain (Wasserspender) providing free cooled water.
• DATEVminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2022Education partnership between DATEV (tax software provider) and BBS1. Students in Steuerfachangestellte program receive DATEV certificates demonstrating practical accounting software skills.
• IHK Oldenburg (Oldenburg Chamber of Commerce and Industry)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021Partnership for IHK Import and Export Specialist certification (IHK-Fachkraft Im- und Export). The IHK provides certification examinations and standard setting; BBS1 delivers the three-module training program covering Praxis des Auslandsgeschäfts, Internationales Marketing, and Verfahrens des Im- und Exports.
• FOM Hochschule BremenminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021University cooperation allowing BBS1 students to earn FOM university certificates. Students receive Hochschulzertifikate (university certificates) recognized toward future degree programs.
• Erasmus+coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021EU educational program enabling student exchanges and work placements abroad. BBS1 is a partner school, sending students for international internships (currently in Ireland, Malta, Crete) and participating in eTwinning collaborative projects.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• TÜV Rheinland Akademie: Part of TÜV Rheinland Group offering vocational and professional certification training. Comparable in delivering recognized certifications but with a broader industrial-technical portfolio beyond BBS1's commercial focus.
• SRH: Large German private education provider with vocational, higher-education, and continuing-education divisions. Overlaps with BBS1 in commercial/business training and university pathway partnerships but operates a broader portfolio.
• DEKRA Akademie: Subsidiary of DEKRA SE providing vocational training, certification, and reskilling across multiple industries. Comparable in delivering IHK-recognized vocational qualifications but operates at much larger national scale.

Direct peers

• IBB Institut für Berufliche Bildung: One of Germany's largest private vocational education and retraining providers, offering comparable business and commercial training tracks with IHK-recognized certifications. Operates across multiple federal states, contrasting BBS1's regional focus.
• F+U Group: Privately-operated vocational school chain providing commercial, business, and language training plus IHK certifications. Directly comparable to BBS1's apprenticeship and certification offerings but with a multi-site national footprint.
• Euro Akademie: Network of vocational schools specializing in business, healthcare, and social education with recognized certifications. Comparable to BBS1 in commercial/health training tracks and IHK certification pathway structure.
• BBQ Berufliche Bildung: Non-profit vocational education provider delivering dual training, retraining, and IHK certifications across Germany. Directly comparable to BBS1 in the dual apprenticeship model and target apprentice student segment.

Regional players

• Bildungswerk der Bayerischen Wirtschaft (bbw): Bavarian vocational education provider delivering dual training and certifications analogous to BBS1's offering, but operating primarily in a different federal state (Bavaria).

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/BDelmenhorst
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCoMzto3wBxsKGi9DHTYEIEg
• Facebookfacebook.com/bbs1del
• Instagraminstagram.com/bbs1delmenhorst
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/school/berufsbildende-schulen-i-handelslehranstalten-delmenhorst

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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