Walter-Gropius-Schule Hildesheim

What Walter-Gropius-Schule Hildesheim does

Walter-Gropius-Schule is a public vocational school (Berufsbildende Schule) located in Hildesheim, Lower Saxony, Germany, operated under the jurisdiction of the State of Lower Saxony (Land Niedersachsen). It offers dual vocational education across seven trade domains — agricultural economics, construction technology, printing and media technology, color technology and interior design, gastronomy and home economics, wood technology, and body care — alongside language and integration classes (SI), a vocational entry school (Berufseinstiegsschule), and a Fachoberschule providing the Fachhochschulreife qualification. The school is led by Schulleiterin Ute Rahlves with Michael Kracke as permanent deputy, supported by four departmental heads and a management team.

The institution's technological footprint centers on industry-grade training equipment rather than software products: Shaper Origin CNC routers for woodworking, CAD-supported packaging development, professional photo/video/audio studios, a paint technology laboratory, a commercial training kitchen and restaurant, hairdressing studios, construction workshops, and a carpentry workshop. The IServ platform functions as the digital learning and communication backbone. The school is a certified Europaschule in Niedersachsen, a DSD examination center, and a participant in the Startchancenprogramm, and operates a student-run company (Schülerfirma TAO) engaged in upcycling and laser work.

The business model is non-commercial: funding flows from the State of Lower Saxony's education budget, no tuition is charged, and revenue is not publicly disclosed. Distribution is through standard public school enrollment processes, supported by information sessions and partnerships with feeder schools. International reach is delivered through Erasmus+ exchanges with partners in Iceland, Norway, Italy, France, Japan, and Romania. Recent strategic actions include the addition of a Gestaltungstechnische Assistent*innen (GTA) program for 2026/27, BFS dual restructuring aligned with Kultusministerium policy, and recertification as a Europaschule in November 2025.

Name

Walter-Gropius-Schule Hildesheim

Legal name

Walter-Gropius-Schule, Berufsbildende Schule Hildesheim

Website

https://bbs-walter-gropius.de

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Walter-Gropius-Schule is a public vocational school in Hildesheim, Lower Saxony, providing dual education across seven trade domains plus language integration and upper secondary pathways, funded by the State of Lower Saxony.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Vocational Education Services

NAICS

Apprenticeship Training (611513), Other Technical and Trade Schools (611519), Technical and Trade Schools (61151)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Construction, Engineering & Skilled Trades Licensure Prep (EDAAANAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Internships, Externships & Work-Based Learning Placement (EDAMAKAB), Experiential Learning & Internships/Co-ops (EDALABAG)

Keywords

• Vocational education
• Dual education system
• Skilled trades training
• Technical college programs
• International student exchange

Headquarters

HQ city

Hildesheim

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, Others

Revenue model

1. Public Education Funding: As a public vocational school (Berufsbildende Schule) in Lower Saxony, Germany, the school operates under the jurisdiction of the State of Lower Saxony. Funding comes from government educational budgets rather than tuition or commercial revenue.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Walter-Gropius-Schule is a public vocational school (Berufsbildende Schule) in Hildesheim, Germany that delivers dual vocational education and training across multiple skilled trades. It offers programs ranging from vocational entry classes and language integration to dual apprenticeships in agricultural economics, construction, printing/media technology, color and lacquer technology, gastronomy, wood technology, and body care, plus advanced Fachoberschule and Fachschule tracks leading to technician qualifications and higher education access.

Product overview

Walter-Gropius-Schule is a vocational school (Berufsbildende Schule) in Hildesheim offering a comprehensive range of vocational education programs. The institution provides a unified platform of educational services structured in four main tiers: Berufseinstiegsschule (BES) for vocational entry with language support, Berufsfachschule dual (BFS dual) across seven technical specializations (Agricultural Economics, Construction, Printing/Media, Color Technology, Gastronomy, Wood Technology, Body Care), Fachoberschule (FOS 11/12) for advanced technical education, and Fachschule Farb- und Lacktechnik for technician certification. The school also operates a Fachschule Holztechnik & Gestaltung Hildesheim (HGH) for wood technology continuing education and supports student entrepreneurship through Schülerfirma TAO. As a certified Europaschule, the institution integrates international programs including Erasmus+ exchanges. A planned new offering is the Gestaltungstechnische Assistent*innen (GTA) program for 2026/27.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Schülerfirma TAO: Student-run company engaged in upcycling projects and sustainability initiatives, including laser work and product personalization. Participated in HiZukunftsfestival and donated creative boxes to psychiatric stations.

Products and services

• Berufseinstiegsschule (BES)

Quantifiable outcome

• Successful participation in national trade competitions including Sto-Stiftung Bestenwettbewerb
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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App detail

Integration5 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Erasmus+ Programme (EU)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEuropean Union funding program enabling student and teacher exchanges, international projects, and mobility. The school maintains active participation with partners across Europe and beyond including Iceland, Japan, and other countries.
• EfvetminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEuropean Federation of Education in Employment - international network for vocational education providing opportunities for exchange and collaboration with European partner institutions.
• ConnActionsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternationalization network supporting the school's European projects and exchange programs.
• Tischler Innung Hildesheim Alfeld (Carpenters Guild)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal trade guild providing apprenticeship supervision, examination coordination, and industry collaboration. Students from media design created promotional materials for the guild.
• Enno Roggemann (Wood Trading Company)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMajor north German wood wholesale company offering student visits, material donations for training, special pricing for apprentices' final projects, and industry insights for wood technology students.
• Temps (Training Center)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTraining center in Neustadt am Rübenberge providing hands-on orientation visits for language integration students to explore skilled trade careers including painting and finishing.
• ISO-ChemieminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBuilding sealing and insulation company providing workshops and training for carpentry students on modern building envelope technology and energy-efficient construction.
• Sto-StiftungcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFoundation supporting skilled trades education through competitions (Bestenwettbewerb), DenkmalCamp heritage preservation workshops, and recognition of outstanding apprentices.
• Handwerkskammer Hildesheim-Südniedersachsen (Chamber of Crafts)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOfficial chamber conducting apprenticeship examinations, recognizing outstanding achievements (Kammersieger, Landessieger), and administering trade certifications.
• Niedersächsische Schulen mit AfrikaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNetwork of Lower Saxony schools with African partnerships, supporting internationalization and development education.
• Japanese Partner Schools and IndustrycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOngoing exchange program with Japanese institutions including carpentry guilds, schools, and the Ministry of Social Affairs and Health (Iceland VET project context), featuring student internships and professional visits.
• Schule ohne Rassismus – Schule mit CouragecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational network of schools committed to fighting racism and promoting civil courage, initiated and driven by student council.
• Local Hairdressing Salons (Bellezza, Klier, Café Frisör)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLocal businesses providing apprenticeship positions and participating in community events like Wohlfühlmorgen, releasing apprentices for school-organized service activities.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves3 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• DEKRA Akademie: Major German vocational education and continuing training provider operating across multiple trades and industries. Comparable as a competing vocational training institution targeting apprentices and career entrants with similar dual-education and certification pathways.
• CJD Braunschweig (Christliches Jugenddorfwerk): Non-profit education and vocational training network with schools across Germany including integration programs. Comparable for vocational training delivery, language integration (SI equivalent), and youth career orientation services.
• DAA Deutsche Angestellten-Akademie: Large vocational education provider delivering certified training, retraining, and integration programs nationwide. Comparable as a competing institution offering vocational qualifications, language integration, and career entry support to similar demographics.
• bfw Bildungswerk der Wirtschaft: Industry-affiliated vocational training and qualification provider supporting apprentices and workforce development. Comparable for vocational trade training, apprenticeship support, and integration with employer-led certification.
• IBB Institut für Berufliche Bildung: Vocational training and continuing education provider with programs across commercial, technical, and IT fields. Comparable as a vocational education competitor preparing students for trade certifications and career entry.
• BBQ Berufliche Bildung: Vocational education provider focused on commercial, technical, and trade qualifications with strong employer integration. Comparable as a similar dual-track training organization serving apprentices and adult learners entering skilled trades.
• SRH Berufsbildung: Private operator of vocational schools, Fachschulen, and Berufsakademien across Germany. Comparable as a multi-site vocational education provider serving similar student segments (apprentices, career changers, technician candidates) with parallel program structures.
• BZB Bildungszentren des Baugewerbes: Construction industry vocational training centers delivering apprenticeship and continuing education for building trades. Comparable in providing vocational training for construction, finishing, and woodworking trades aligned with guild and chamber certification.

Others

• Handwerkskammer Hildesheim-Südniedersachsen: Local Chamber of Crafts administering examinations, certifications, and apprenticeship oversight for skilled trades. Comparable as a closely linked ecosystem partner rather than direct competitor, governing the credentials the school prepares students to obtain.

Broad incumbents

• TÜV Rheinland Akademie: Large certification and vocational training division of TÜV Rheinland, offering continuing education and certified technical training across many trades. Comparable in delivering recognized technical qualifications, though broader in scope and commercial in orientation.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@walter-gropius-schulehilde9005
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/bbs-walter-gropius-hildesheim

Compliance3 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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