Berufsbildende Schule für Wirtschaft

What Berufsbildende Schule für Wirtschaft does

BBSW Koblenz is a public vocational school operated under the jurisdiction of the state of Rhineland-Palatinate (Land Rheinland-Pfalz), headquartered at Cusanusstraße 25 in Koblenz with a second location on Hohenzollernstraße. It delivers a portfolio of German business and commercial education programs — Berufsschule covering roughly 22 commercial and business apprenticeships (banking, retail, insurance, logistics, IT management, office administration, and medical/legal auxiliary roles), Berufsfachschule I and II, Berufsoberschule I and II (including the Duale BOS model), the Wirtschaftsgymnasium leading to Abitur, and a cooperative Duales Studium in business administration with Hochschule Koblenz. As of the 2025/2026 academic year the school serves approximately 2,829 students.

Its underlying technology stack consists of standard licensed EdTech platforms rather than proprietary systems: IServ for school communication, messaging, and administration among students, teachers, and parents; Moodle integrated with the Bildungsnetz Koblenz for course delivery and online learning; Smartboards in 20 classrooms funded under the DigitalPakt Schule program; and supporting document cameras plus the Koblenz school network infrastructure. The school does not develop or own this software; it consumes it.

The institution is funded through the state of Rhineland-Palatinate, does not charge tuition, and supplements its offerings via the Förderverein der BBSW Koblenz e.V. (a registered non-profit support association) and donations from regional partners such as evm and BBBank eG. Students in dual programs draw their practical component from regional employer partners, with chamber examinations coordinated by IHK Koblenz and the Handwerkskammer/Notarkammer. Governance is led by Schulleiterin Beate Kraemer, supported by a Ständige Vertreterin, a Studiendirektorin, and Abteilungsleiter responsible for the school's program divisions, with broader organization into advisory teams (Schulmarketing, Medien.Bildung.Digitales, Krisenteam, Suchtprävention, Schulsozialarbeit, Nachhaltig-Engagiert).

Name

Berufsbildende Schule für Wirtschaft

Legal name

Berufsbildende Schule Wirtschaft Koblenz

Website

https://bbsw-koblenz.de

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

BBSW Koblenz is a public vocational school in Koblenz, Germany, operated by Land Rheinland-Pfalz, delivering business and commercial education across Berufsschule, Berufsfachschule, Berufsoberschule, Wirtschaftsgymnasium, and Duales Studium programs to approximately 2,829 students annually.

Ownership category

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Product category

Vocational Education

NAICS

Junior Colleges (6112)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Comprehensive Community Colleges (Transfer + Workforce) (EDAHADAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Workforce Development & Continuing Education Divisions (Noncredit) (EDAHADAG), Workforce & Career Transition Noncredit Programs (EDAAAEAC), Adult Learner Support Services (Advising, Case Management, Wraparound Supports) (EDAAABAJ), Language & Communication Continuing Education (EDAAAEAF)

Keywords

• Vocational education
• Business training
• Dual apprenticeship programs
• Commercial school
• Grammar school economics

Headquarters

HQ city

Koblenz

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Berufsbildende Schule für Wirtschaft (BBSW) Koblenz is a public vocational school providing dual vocational training (Berufsschule) across approximately 25 commercial and business-related professions including banking, retail, insurance, logistics, IT management, and office administration. The school also delivers full-time vocational education (Berufsfachschule I and II), upper secondary vocational tracks (Berufsoberschule I, II, and Duale BOS), a business-focused grammar school (Berufliches Gymnasium Wirtschaft) leading to Abitur, and dual study programs in cooperation with Hochschule Koblenz, serving approximately 2,829 students across two campuses in Koblenz, Germany.

Product overview

Berufsbildende Schule für Wirtschaft (BBSW) Koblenz is a German vocational school offering a portfolio of educational programs. The school provides vocational training (Berufsschule) across approximately 22 commercial and business-related professions including banking, retail, insurance, logistics, IT management, and office administration. It also offers full-time vocational schools (Berufsfachschule I and II), Upper Secondary Vocational Schools (Berufsoberschule I and II, including a dual model), a Business Grammar School (Wirtschaftsgymnasium) leading to the Abitur, and dual study programs in cooperation with Hochschule Koblenz. The school serves approximately 2,829 students (2025/2026) across two locations (Cusanusstraße and Hohenzollernstraße in Koblenz). Technology platforms used internally include IServ (school communication and administration platform) and Moodle (e-learning).

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Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Berufsschule (Dual Vocational Training) Dual vocational education (Ausbildung) for approximately 25 commercial and business-related professions including Bankkaufmann/-frau, Industriekaufmann/-frau, Kaufmann/-frau für Büromanagement, Kaufmann/-frau für IT-System-Management, Kaufmann/-frau für Versicherungen und Finanzanlagen, Steuerfachangestellte/r, Medizinische/-r Fachangestellte/r, and others. Students attend Berufsschule alongside their company-based apprenticeship and earn professional qualifications.
• Berufsfachschule I (BF I) Full-time vocational preparation program (BF I) for students who have completed Hauptschule, providing foundational vocational qualification and orientation.
• Berufsfachschule II (BF II) Advanced full-time vocational program (BF II) offering advanced vocational qualification leading to Fachhochschulreife (technical college entrance qualification).
• Berufsoberschule I (BOS I) Upper secondary vocational education track (BOS I) for students with completed vocational training, leading to Fachhochschulreife.
• Berufsoberschule II (BOS II) Upper secondary vocational education track (BOS II) for students with Mittlere Reife, leading to general Hochschulreife (Abitur).
• Duale BOS Dual model Berufsoberschule combining vocational and academic tracks with practical training components.
• Berufliches Gymnasium Wirtschaft Four-year vocational grammar school program (grades 11-13/14) with specialization in economics and business studies, leading to general Hochschulreife (Abitur) with a business and economics focus. Approximately 55-66 students achieve Abitur each year.
• Duales Studium (Dual Study Program) Cooperative study program (Business Administration) offered in partnership with Hochschule Koblenz, combining academic university studies with practical vocational training components, leading to both a higher education degree and professional qualification.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 400 Auszubildende graduate annually from various vocational training programs
• +1 more outcomes

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature3 records

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Förderverein der BBSW Koblenz (Verein der Freunde und Förderer der Berufsbildenden Schule Wirtschaft Koblenz e.V.)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegistered non-profit association supporting the educational mission of BBSW Koblenz by providing financial resources for student activities, projects, and equipment. Enables participation in school events for disadvantaged students, funds projects like BerufeTreff and social skills training, provides prizes for top graduates, and supports foreign language certification programs.
• Hochschule KoblenzcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCooperative partner for dual study programs (Duales Studium). The school offers Business Administration dual study program combining academic studies with practical training. Located at Konrad-Zuse-Str. 1, 56075 Koblenz, Fachbereich Betriebswirtschaft.
• Universität KoblenzminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUniversity partnership for transition support, teacher training cooperation, and academic enrichment programs for students.
• Hochschule MainzminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUniversity partner providing pathways to higher education for BBSW graduates. Located at Lucy-Hillebrand-Str. 2, 55128 Mainz.
• Industrie- und Handelskammer Koblenz (IHK Koblenz)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorKey chamber partner for vocational education. Located at Schlossstraße 2, 56068 Koblenz. IHK coordinates final examinations for commercial apprenticeship programs and supports Berufsorientierung activities.
• Handwerkskammer KoblenzminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorChamber partner supporting craft and trade-related vocational training programs. Located at Friedrich-Ebert-Ring 33, 56068 Koblenz.
• Notarkammer KoblenzminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorChamber partner for notary assistant training programs. BBSW students in Notarfachangestellte program receive certificates at annual graduation ceremonies. Located at Hohenzollernstr. 18, 56068 Koblenz.
• Staatliches Studienseminar NeuwiedcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTeacher training seminary for vocational school teacher education. BBSW serves as Ausbildungsschule (training school) and Praktikumsschule (internship school) for prospective teachers, providing supervised teaching practice and classroom observation opportunities.
• Klassisches Gymnasium der Franziskaner Visoko (Bosnien-Herzegowina)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational school partnership established 13 years ago. Annual student exchange program between Wirtschaftsgymnasium class 11 and the partner school in Visoko near Sarajevo. Bosnian students visit Koblenz in autumn; German students travel to Bosnia in spring. Cost: 350 EUR including accommodation and meals.
• Agentur für Arbeit Koblenz-MayencoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFederal Employment Agency providing Berufs- und Studienberatung (career and study guidance) services at the school. Advisors Melanie Schrörs (for Berufsfachschule, Berufsschule) and Günther Falterbaum (for Berufliches Gymnasium, Berufsoberschule) support students with career orientation, study choices, and Ausbildung placement.
• VHS KoblenzminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartner for telc español escolar Spanish language certification exams. VHS Koblenz coordinates and administers the standardized language proficiency tests for BBSW students in Jahrgangsstufe 12.
• Cambridge EnglishminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorInternational language certification body. BBSW is certified as Cambridge Preparation Centre offering Cambridge B2 First (formerly First Certificate) exams for Wirtschaftsgymnasium and Berufsoberschule II students. Preparatory courses offered at the school.
• Sparda-Bank Südwest (SpardaSurfSafe Initiative)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorInitiative by Sparda-Bank providing free cybersecurity education, live hacking demonstrations, and digital safety workshops for students, parents, and teachers. Covers topics including smartphone/computer hacking, social media, fake news, privacy, cyberbullying, and online anonymity.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Broad incumbents

• Max-Eyth-Schule Kassel: Large Berufsbildende Schule in Kassel (Hesse) offering a broad portfolio across commercial, technical, and agricultural vocational tracks. Comparable as an established state vocational institution with a wide program breadth and similar chamber partnerships.

Direct peers

• Carl-Benz-Schule Koblenz: Another Berufsbildende Schule located in Koblenz, operating under the same Land Rheinland-Pfalz jurisdiction. Directly comparable as a state vocational school serving the same regional catchment with parallel program structure. Differs in technical/industrial rather than business/commercial focus.
• Hans-Böckler-Schule Frankfurt am Main: Business-focused Berufsbildende Schule in Frankfurt (Hesse), with extensive commercial vocational programs, Wirtschaftsgymnasium, and dual study tracks. Closest functional analog to BBSW Koblenz in a different state, sharing the business/commercial specialization.
• Friedrich-List-Schule Mannheim: Commercial-business focused Berufsbildende Schule in Mannheim (Baden-Württemberg) with Wirtschaftsgymnasium and dual vocational tracks. Strong functional analog to BBSW Koblenz in a different state system.

Regional players

• Berufsbildende Schule Ludwigshafen: Public Berufsbildende Schule in Ludwigshafen (Rhineland-Palatinate) offering dual vocational training, Berufsfachschule, BOS, and Berufliches Gymnasium tracks. Comparable governance, funding model, and curricular framework; serves a different municipality along the Rhine axis.
• Berufsbildende Schule Mainz: State Berufsbildende Schule in Mainz providing dual vocational education across multiple commercial and technical specialties. Comparable institutional structure, chamber partnerships, and BOS/Berufliches Gymnasium offerings within the same Land Rheinland-Pfalz system.
• Berufliche Schulen Wolfsburg: Public Berufsbildende Schule in Lower Saxony offering dual vocational training, BOS, and Berufliches Gymnasium. Comparable governance structure (public school under Land oversight) and program model, though serving an automotive/industrial regional economy.
• Berufsbildende Schule Westerwald (BBS Westerwald): Public Berufsbildende Schule in Hachenburg serving the Westerwaldkreis in Rhineland-Palatinate. Directly comparable as a state-funded vocational school with Berufsschule, Berufsfachschule, and BOS programs under the same state regulatory framework.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Profiles12 records

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