Berufskolleg Kaufmännische Schulen in Bergisch Gladbach

What Berufskolleg Kaufmännische Schulen in Bergisch Gladbach does

Berufskolleg Kaufmännische Schulen in Bergisch Gladbach (BKSB) is a publicly funded vocational college (Berufskolleg) located in Bergisch Gladbach, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, operated under the Schulträgerschaft of the Rheinisch-Bergischer Kreis. The institution delivers both full-time school-based education — including Wirtschaftsgymnasium (Abitur), Höhere Berufsfachschule (Fachhochschulreife), and Berufsfachschule I/II tracks — and dual vocational training aligned to IHK-recognized occupations such as Kauffrau/Kaufmann für Büromanagement, Einzelhandel, Groß- und Außenhandel, and Industriekaufleute. It also operates an Ausbildungsvorbereitung and an Internationale Förderklasse (IFK) for newly immigrated students, marking the IFK's tenth year in the 2025/2026 cycle.

The school's technical and credentialing stack is built on vendor partnerships rather than proprietary platforms. Teaching and administration run on Microsoft 365; SAP S/4HANA is licensed via SAP4school; BKSB operates as an ICDL Testing Center; and curriculum is delivered through a hybrid learning pilot that blends in-person and remote instruction. Recent additions include a certified AI Diff-Kurs covering prompt engineering and chatbot development, plus a Doppelqualifikation track, with mobility supported through Erasmus+ links to partners in Spain, Czech Republic, Ireland, and Estonia. Recognition as a "Schule des Talentscoutings" and membership in "Schule ohne Rassismus" extend the institution's positioning into NRW talent-development and values-based programs.

The business model is non-commercial. BKSB charges no tuition; operating revenue is statutory public funding from the state of North Rhine-Westphalia and the Rheinisch-Bergischer Kreis, supplemented by program-specific grants and partnerships (e.g., MEGAfoN for media literacy). "Customers" in the conventional sense are regional students and dual-training apprentices placed with local employers via the Praktikum and ProBe network. There are no commercial pricing levers, no ARR, and no equity funding; the entity is structurally a public service rather than a venture or buyout target.

Name

Berufskolleg Kaufmännische Schulen in Bergisch Gladbach

Legal name

Berufskolleg Kaufmännische Schulen in Bergisch Gladbach

Website

https://bksb.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

BKSB is a publicly funded vocational college in Bergisch Gladbach, North Rhine-Westphalia, operated by Rheinisch-Bergischer Kreis, offering full-time commercial tracks (Wirtschaftsgymnasium, Höhere Berufsfachschule) and dual IHK training in office, retail, wholesale, and industrial clerk roles, plus integration classes for newly immigrated students.

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Headquarters

HQ city

Bergisch Gladbach

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Publicly Funded Education: As a state-run Berufskolleg (public vocational school), the institution is funded by the state of North Rhine-Westphalia and the Rheinisch-Bergischer Kreis as the school authority. No tuition fees are charged. Funding covers teaching staff salaries, infrastructure, and operational costs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Berufskolleg Kaufmännische Schulen in Bergisch Gladbach (BKSB) is a publicly funded vocational business school that delivers full-time school-leaving programs (Abitur, Fachhochschulreife, Mittlerer Schulabschluss, Erweiterter/Erster Schulabschluss) alongside dual apprenticeship vocational training in commercial professions (Büromanagement, Einzelhandel, Groß- und Außenhandelsmanagement, Industriekaufleute). Offerings are supplemented by certified add-on modules such as SAP S/4HANA (SAP4school), ICDL digital literacy, an NRW ministry-certified AI differentiation course, project management, the Doppelqualifikation program, and Erasmus+ international mobility, plus integration classes for newly immigrated students (Internationale Förderklasse).

Product overview

Berufskolleg Kaufmännische Schulen in Bergisch Gladbach is a vocational business school (Berufskolleg) offering a comprehensive portfolio of educational programs. The institution operates as a unified school with multiple interconnected programs: full-time vocational schools (Wirtschaftsgymnasium, Höhere Berufsfachschule, Berufsfachschule 1/2) providing various school-leaving qualifications from Erster Schulabschluss through Abitur, and part-time vocational training programs (Kaufleute für Büromanagement, Kaufleute im Einzelhandel, Kaufleute für Groß- und Außenhandelsmanagement, Industriekaufleute) preparing students for recognized commercial professions. The school enhances its core offerings with supplementary certification modules including Doppelqualifikation (combining vocational training with Fachhochschulreife), Erasmus+ international exchanges, SAP and ICDL digital certifications, project management certificates, a pioneering AI in vocational education differentiation course, and a hybrid learning pilot program. The Internationalen Förderklassen (IFK) program specifically supports newly immigrated students. The institution also provides extensive career orientation through its ProBe project program and maintains partnerships with regional businesses, universities (FHDW, FernUni Hagen), and international institutions.

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Products and services

• Wirtschaftsgymnasium (Vocational Gymnasium) Three-year full-time program leading to Abitur (Allgemeine Hochschulreife). Combines general education with business and economics subjects, preparing students for university studies in all fields. Targeted at school-leavers aged 16+ in the Rheinisch-Bergischer Kreis.
• Höhere Berufsfachschule (Higher Vocational School) Two-year program leading to partial or full Fachhochschulreife. Students learn commercial and administrative skills through practical business simulations and gain qualifications for advanced vocational training or studies at Fachhochschulen.
• Berufsfachschule 2 (BFS 2) - Mittlerer Schulabschluss (Fachoberschulreife) One-year program for students with Erweiterter Erster Schulabschluss to obtain Mittlerer Schulabschluss (Fachoberschulreife). Provides foundation for commercial apprenticeships or advancement to Höhere Handelsschule.
• Berufsfachschule 1 (BFS 1) - Erweiterter Erster Schulabschluss One-year program for students with Erster Schulabschluss to earn Erweiterter Erster Schulabschluss. Includes a 30-day internship and preparation for commercial career paths.
• Ausbildungsvorbereitung (Vocational Preparation) One-year full-time program helping students obtain Erster Schulabschluss while gaining professional orientation. Combines classroom learning with three days per week internship in commercial businesses.
• Internationale Förderklasse (IFK) One-year full-time program supporting newly immigrated students aged 16-18 in learning German while gaining commercial and business knowledge. Celebrated 10th anniversary in 2026 with 29 students from 13 countries graduating with Erster Schulabschluss.
• Kaufleute für Büromanagement (Office Management Clerks) Dual vocational training program preparing students for office administration roles. Covers business processes, procurement, accounting, marketing, and HR administration across various industries. Students attend school 2 days/week while employed by a training company.
• Kaufleute im Einzelhandel / Verkäufer*innen (Retail Clerks and Salespersons) Dual vocational training for retail operations. Students learn customer communication, sales consultation, merchandise management, and store operations across diverse retail formats while being employed by a training company.
• Kaufleute für Groß- und Außenhandelsmanagement (Wholesale and Foreign Trade Clerks) Dual vocational training in wholesale and international trade. Covers purchasing, sales, logistics, and cross-border commercial activities in trading and industrial companies. Students attend school part-time while employed by a training company.
• Industriekaufleute (Industrial Clerks) Dual vocational training preparing students for commercial roles in manufacturing companies. Covers marketing, sales negotiations, purchasing, production planning, and HR functions. Students attend school part-time while employed by a training company.
• Doppelqualifikation (Dual Qualification - Berufsabschluss + Fachhochschulreife) Combined vocational training and Fachhochschulreife program allowing students to earn both a recognized Berufsabschluss and full Fachhochschulreife within three years, enabling direct access to university studies alongside IHK examination.
• Erasmus+ Exchange Programs International mobility programs enabling student exchanges and work placements abroad. Includes partnerships with Apollo Language Centre (Dublin), Prague City University, and Institut Montserrat Roig (Spain), plus Estonia internships, for language and business skills development.
• Hybrid Learning Pilot (Distanz-/Präsenzunterricht) Pilot program combining synchronous distance learning with in-person instruction, preparing students for modern work environments including homeoffice and digital self-management. Currently piloted in Höhere Berufsfachschule HH24.1.
• AI in Vocational Education (KI in der beruflichen Bildung) Differentiation Course Differentiation course providing a Zusatzqualifizierung (additional qualification) certificate from the NRW Ministry of Education in Artificial Intelligence. Covers AI fundamentals, prompt engineering, AI tool evaluation, and chatbot development. BKSB is one of the first Berufskollegs in NRW to offer this certification.
• Projektmanagement-Zertifikat (Project Management Certificate) Certificate program in cooperation with FernUniversität Hagen teaching professional project management skills (agile and classical methods), enhancing student employability.
• SAP-Zertifizierung (SAP S/4HANA Certification via SAP4school) SAP certification program through SAP4school cooperation, teaching ERP system fundamentals using SAP S/4HANA modules for procurement, sales, and HR processes. Coordinated by Thomas Bartsch; students earn recognized ERP qualifications.
• ICDL-Zertifizierung (Digital Literacy Certification) International digital literacy certification program (ICDL/ECDL) making students fit for digitalization requirements in the professional world. BKSB has been an official ICDL testing center since 2020; Kerstin Scherbring is the contact person.

Quantifiable outcome

• 29 International Förderklasse students from 13 countries achieved Erster Schulabschluss in July 2026
• +4 more outcomes

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Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

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Integration3 records

AI capability4 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

18 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Soennecken eGcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLong-standing partnership since 2015 formalized through a Kooperationsvertrag under the KURS initiative (Bezirksregierung Köln / IHK). Soennecken provides training positions for Auszubildende, supports the Internationale Förderklasse with material donations (school supplies), participates in school events, and contributes to the ProBe career orientation project. Evelyn Wieland (Training Manager) serves on the Schulkonferenz.
• FHDW (Fachhochschule der Wirtschaft)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKooperationsvertrag signed in 2015 between FHDW and BKSB. FHDW allows graduating students of Wirtschaftsgymnasium and Höhere Handelsschule to attend individual lectures at the FHDW campus to ease the school-to-university transition. Students can also participate in the annual MINT Summercamp organized by FHDW.
• Agentur für Arbeit Bergisch GladbachcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerRegular on-site career and study counseling sessions (Berufsberatung) provided to students in all Vollzeit programs. Lukas Weber (Berufs- & Studienberater, Team 151) conducts group events, individual counseling, and aptitude tests at the school in Room 224. The Agentur für Arbeit also participates in the ProBe project.
• FernUniversität HagenminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCooperation enables BKSB students to complete a certified Projektmanagement course aligned with FernUni Hagen standards, enhancing their CVs and Ausbildungsplatz competitiveness. Taught by Stefanie Annen at BKSB.
• ICDL (International Certification for Digital Literacy) / DLGIcoreTechnology or IntegrationBKSB is an official ICDL testing center since 2020. The school prepares students for ICDL certificates (individual and full certification) covering digital productivity modules. Kerstin Scherbring serves as the contact person. ICDL certification significantly improves students' competitiveness in the Ausbildungsplatz market.
• SAP4school / SAPcoreTechnology or IntegrationSAP certification partnership through which students in dual vocational training (Industriekaufleute, Kaufleute für Groß- und Außenhandel, Kaufleute für Büromanagement) learn SAP S/4HANA modules covering procurement, sales, and HR processes. Thomas Bartsch coordinates the program. SAP4school provides the curriculum and system access; students earn recognized ERP qualifications.
• Rheinisch-Bergischer KreiscoreOthersThe Rheinisch-Bergischer Kreis is the official Schulträger (school authority) of BKSB, providing public funding, infrastructure, and administrative oversight. Landrat Stephan Santelmann leads the Kreisverwaltung. The Kreis also financially supports the Doppelqualifikation program (Talentepool), Förderverein initiatives, and the IFK anniversary events.
• Institut Montserrat Roig (Spain)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNew Erasmus+ school partnership established in the 2024/2025 school year with the Institut Montserrat Roig from Terrassa (near Barcelona). Involves reciprocal student exchanges (April and June visits), joint projects on German-Spanish economic relations, company visits (Ford, Gira), and intercultural negotiation workshops. Julia Mollet is the coordinating teacher.
• Prague City University (Czech Republic)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEnglish-language university in Prague offering British-accredited degrees to students from 80+ nations. BKSB Wirtschaftsgymnasium students in Jahrgangsstufe 12 can attend a practical training program in digital marketing and event management via Erasmus+ mobility, presenting results to a university jury in English. Benedikt Weese coordinates.
• Apollo Language Centre (Dublin, Ireland)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLanguage school in Dublin that conducted a two-week Erasmus+ mobility program (June-July) for WG24 students focused on digital marketing and event management. Students received C1 language certificates with economic focus. Accommodations were provided in homestays in Howth.
• AWO-Jugendwerkstatt (Arbeiterwohlfahrt)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCooperation since school year 2021/2022 in the Ausbildungsvorbereitung program. AWO-Jugendwerkstatt participants attend BKSB to obtain Hauptschulabschluss nach Klasse 9 while receiving additional life-skills support from AWO. Combines school-based learning with practical vocational preparation.
• 100ProLesen & MEGAfoNminorGTM or Marketing PartnerBKSB became an official MEGAfoN partner school in 2024. The platform delivers fact-based news from dpa (Deutsche Presse-Agentur) to support media literacy among students. Part of a network of 3,400+ partner schools in Germany, helping students distinguish facts from misinformation.
• Talentscouting Köln (Universität zu Köln)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSince September 2025, BKSB is designated as a 'Schule des Talentscoutings.' Talentscout Katharina Werner visits monthly to support academically talented students who may face barriers to higher education due to social or family circumstances. Focus on educational equity regardless of grades. Luca Jankowiak is the school contact.
• Universität zu Köln (LehrkräftePlus Program)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThree-year cooperation as a Kooperationsschule in the LehrkräftePlus program, supporting newly immigrated teachers in obtaining information about teaching careers in Germany. Participants attend C1 German language courses, subject seminars, and supervised internships at BKSB.
• VR-Bank Rheinisch-Bergischer KreisminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerKURS-Kooperation partner providing financial literacy workshops to HBFS and WG students. Topics include living costs after school, financing, and debt traps. Also offers application seminars for Abitur graduates and supports Einführungstage at the Wirtschaftsgymnasium. Part of the ProBe project.
• Soennecken eG (Material Donation)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerSoennecken donated school supplies (pencils, pens, erasers, highlighters) to the three International Förderklasse (IFK) groups. Eva Sicking, an Auszubildende at Soennecken and BKSB student, delivered the donation in September 2025. The company has supported IFK classes with material donations for multiple years.
• Kommunal Integrationszentrum Rheinisch-Bergischer KreisminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSupports the IFK (Internationale Förderklasse) program by providing guidance on immigration procedures and integration pathways. The JMD (Jugendmigrationsdienst) counselor Nina Engelbert conducts monthly open consultation hours at BKSB for students with international backgrounds. Also sponsors the IFK anniversary celebrations.
• Förderverein am BKSB e.V.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFounded in 1983, the BKSB support association (Förderverein) has ~50 members from regional businesses, alumni, parents, and teachers. It funds student support (tutoring, class trips, learning materials, laptops), sports events (Tischtennis, Volleyball, Stadtlauf), cultural events, and most recently the hybrid learning hardware (laptops/tablets). Chair: Gianna Schmitz. Annual membership from ~20 EUR.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Others

• Soennecken eG: Long-standing KURS partner since 2015 providing apprenticeship positions for BKSB's dual commercial students. Regional employer stakeholder rather than a competitor, but exemplifies the corporate training partnerships BKSB relies on for placement.
• FHDW (Fachhochschule der Wirtschaft): Partner institution of BKSB since 2015; FHDW allows Wirtschaftsgymnasium graduates to attend individual lectures and offers the annual MINT Summercamp. Operates as a higher-education extension path rather than a direct competitor, but shares the Bergisch Gladbach/Marburg catchment and overlaps in business-administration content.
• Agentur für Arbeit (Bundesagentur für Arbeit): Federal employment agency providing on-site Berufsberatung at BKSB. Operates as a referral channel and Berufsorientierung partner rather than a competitor, but represents the closest German institution in career-counseling and apprenticeship matching services.

Direct peers

• Berufskolleg Köln-Deutz: Cologne-based Berufskolleg providing Wirtschaftsgymnasium and dual commercial vocational training. Directly competes with BKSB via the state-wide Schüler Online enrollment portal and offers overlapping IHK-certified commercial apprenticeships.
• Hans-Böckler-Berufskolleg Köln: Large commercial Berufskolleg in nearby Cologne offering Wirtschaftsgymnasium, Höhere Handelsschule, and dual commercial training (Büromanagement, Groß- und Außenhandel). Directly competes with BKSB for students from the wider Rheinisch-Bergischer Kreis commuting into Cologne, and operates a comparable commercial-vocational program portfolio.
• Friedrich-List-Berufskolleg (Detmold/Hamm): Established NRW commercial Berufskolleg delivering dual training in Kaufmännische Berufe and a Wirtschaftsgymnasium. Competes for the same regional apprenticeship talent pool and offers comparable SAP/ICDL integration.
• Berufskolleg an der Lindenstraße (Hagen): NRW Berufskolleg in Hagen offering Wirtschaftsgymnasium and dual commercial vocational programs. Operates within the same NRW ministry framework and competes for similar dual-track commercial apprentices (IHK examinations) as BKSB.

Market position

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Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

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