Berufsbildende Schule I Technik Schulzentrum Nord Kaiserslautern

What Berufsbildende Schule I Technik Schulzentrum Nord Kaiserslautern does

Berufsbildende Schule I Technik Schulzentrum Nord Kaiserslautern is a state-run public vocational school (Berufsbildende Schule) located at Kaiserbergring 29, Kaiserslautern, in the German state of Rhineland-Palatinate. The institution is operated by the City of Kaiserslautern (Stadt Kaiserslautern) under the leadership of Schulleiter OStD Frank Simbgen, with approximately 1,000 students completing programs each year across five educational streams: dual vocational training (Berufsschule) in technical trades, three-year Technisches Gymnasium leading to Abitur, two-year Höhere Berufsfachschule programs in Mechatronik, Informationstechnik, and Automatisierungstechnik leading to Fachhochschulreife, Berufsvorbereitungsjahr (BVJ) for foundational preparation, and Berufsoberschule (BOS) for advanced qualifications.

The school's underlying educational technology stack centers on STEM and mechatronics instructional infrastructure: BBC micro:bit microcontrollers used for programming and autonomous-system-synchronization simulations via Bluetooth, robotic arms and conveyor-belt stations (including a Smarties distribution system) for automated-systems training, 3D printers used in Erasmus+ prototype projects (notably age-friendly city designs), VR equipment, and dedicated network-technology equipment for IT-systems instruction. Specialized offerings include a Leistungskurs Biologietechnik introduced in 2023/24 and recurring MINT-Projekttage (STEM project days) co-delivered with RPTU Kaiserslautern-Landau, Stiftung Pfalzmetall, and IGS Goetheschule. International mobility is delivered through multiple Erasmus+ programs (GoGreen, DTIEE, Forest as a source of inspiration) with partner schools across the Czech Republic, France, Spain, Portugal, Bulgaria, and Greece.

The business model is public-sector funding with no tuition fees. Revenue flows from the State of Rhineland-Palatinate and the City of Kaiserslautern as the school sponsor (Schulträger), supplemented by foundation and chamber partnerships (Stiftung Pfalzmetall, Handwerkskammer der Pfalz, Agentur für Arbeit Kaiserslautern). The go-to-market motion is community-led, relying on the school website, Instagram (@bbs1.technik.kaiserslautern), participation in the annual Ausbildungsbörse at Fritz-Walter-Stadion, Infotage, and the Nacht des Handwerks to reach prospective students and their families. Customer segments are exclusively educational (vocational and Abitur-track students), with employer partners (Opel, Stadtwerke, Freudenberg, Corning, GKN, AC-Guss, KOB, Firma Schultz) serving as apprenticeship-placement counterparties rather than paying customers.

Name

Berufsbildende Schule I Technik Schulzentrum Nord Kaiserslautern

Legal name

Berufsbildende Schule 1 Technik Kaiserslautern

Website

https://bbs1-kl.de

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

BBS I Technik Kaiserslautern is a state-run public vocational school operated by the City of Kaiserslautern, offering dual technical apprenticeships, Technisches Gymnasium (Abitur), and Höhere Berufsfachschule programs in mechatronics, IT, and automation to roughly 1,000 students annually in Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Vocational Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Comprehensive Community Colleges (Transfer + Workforce) (EDAHADAE)

akta.pro secondary industry

College & Career Transition Services (Bridge Programs, Dual Enrollment Pathways) (EDAAABAK)

Keywords

• Vocational education services
• Technical secondary schooling
• Dual apprenticeship training
• STEM education programs
• Higher vocational school

Headquarters

HQ city

Kaiserslautern

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Public Education Funding: As a public vocational school in Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany, the school operates under government funding from the state of Rhineland-Palatinate and the city of Kaiserslautern. The school does not charge tuition fees from students.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

BBS I Technik Kaiserslautern is a public vocational school providing technical education programs including dual vocational training (Berufsschule), upper-secondary technical education leading to Abitur (Technisches Gymnasium), and two-year higher vocational programs (Höhere Berufsfachschule) in Mechatronik, Informationstechnik and Automatisierungstechnik leading to Fachhochschulreife. The school also delivers Berufsoberschule, Berufsvorbereitungsjahr and supplementary programs such as MINT-Projekttage and Erasmus+ international mobility. Enrollment is open to students in the Kaiserslautern region and operates tuition-free under public funding.

Product overview

Berufsbildende Schule I Technik Kaiserslautern operates as a multi-faceted vocational and secondary education institution offering a portfolio of interconnected educational programs. The school provides dual vocational training (Berufsschule), upper secondary education (Technisches Gymnasium leading to Abitur), and specialized two-year vocational programs (Höhere Berufsfachschule) in Mechatronik, Informationstechnik, and Automatisierungstechnik leading to Fachhochschulreife. Additional offerings include Berufsoberschule (BOS) for career-oriented advancement, Berufsvorbereitungsjahr (BVJ) for vocational preparation, and specialized advanced courses such as Biologietechnik. The school enriches its core curriculum with supplementary programs including MINT-Projekttage for STEM education and international Erasmus+ mobility projects. Students can progress from pre-vocational preparation through vocational training to university entrance qualifications, with pathways spanning technical trades, IT systems, mechatronics, and automation technologies.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Berufsschule (Vocational School) Dual vocational education program where students combine practical training in local businesses with theoretical instruction at the school, covering various trades and occupations including electronics, automotive, metalworking, construction, food technology, and IT. Designed for apprentices sponsored by Ausbildungsbetriebe such as Opel, Freudenberg and Corning.
• Technisches Gymnasium (Technical Gymnasium) Three-year upper secondary school program leading to the general university entrance qualification (Abitur), with technical specializations including environment technology, building technology, and biotechnology (Leistungskurs Biologietechnik from 2023/24). For students aged 16-19 seeking university access with a technical focus.
• Höhere Berufsfachschule Mechatronik (Higher Vocational School for Mechatronics) Two-year full-time vocational program providing in-depth knowledge in mechatronics, combining mechanical engineering, electronics, and computer science, including hands-on work with robotic arms and conveyor belt systems. Leads to Fachhochschulreife qualification.
• Höhere Berufsfachschule Informationstechnik (Higher Vocational School for Information Technology) Two-year full-time vocational program in IT systems covering software development, networking, and system administration, including practical training with network technology equipment. Leads to Fachhochschulreife qualification.
• Höhere Berufsfachschule Automatisierungstechnik (Higher Vocational School for Automation Technology) Two-year full-time vocational program focusing on automation technology, robotics, and control systems. Leads to Fachhochschulreife qualification.
• Berufsoberschule (BOS) - Vocational Upper Secondary School Upper secondary school for professionals leading to Fachhochschulreife (BOS1) or general university entrance qualification Abitur (BOS2), building on prior vocational training. Designed for working professionals seeking advanced qualifications.
• Berufsvorbereitungsjahr (BVJ) - Pre-vocational Year One-year preparatory program helping students without secondary school qualifications prepare for vocational training and employment, including career orientation and basic skills development.
• Leistungskurs Biologietechnik (Biotechnology Advanced Course) Advanced specialized Leistungskurs in biotechnology at the Technical Gymnasium, focusing on biological processes and technological applications. Introduced starting school year 2023/24.
• MINT-Projekttage (STEM Project Days) Hands-on STEM project days where students work with BBC micro:bit microcontrollers, program robots, and explore topics such as autonomous system synchronization, supported by RPTU Kaiserslautern-Landau and Stiftung Pfalzmetall.
• Erasmus+ Programme International mobility and cooperation programs including GoGreen (renewable energies), DTIEE (technology for elderly integration), and Forest as a source of inspiration, involving partnerships with schools in the Czech Republic, France, Spain, Portugal, Bulgaria, and Greece for student exchanges and joint educational projects.

Quantifiable outcome

• Approximately 1,000 students complete their education at BBS I each year
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature4 records

Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Stiftung PfalzmetallcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 July 2025Foundation supporting MINT education projects. Provided support for MINT-Projekttage 2025 in cooperation with RPTU and IGS Goetheschule, enabling student programming workshops with BBC micro:bit and robotics activities.
• RPTU Kaiserslautern-Landau (Rheinland-Pfälzische Technische Universität)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 10 June 2025University-school cooperation for teacher education in technical-scientific fields. RPTU student teachers (Lehramtsanwärter) observe and participate in MINT project days. Joint support of MINT-Projekttage with departments including Hochfrequenztechnik (WICON) and Maschinenbau und Verfahrenstechnik.
• Handwerkskammer der PfalzcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 24 April 2025Chamber of Crafts providing support services for training companies, including guidance for employers on supporting learners with learning difficulties. Participates in Lernortkooperation (learning venue cooperation) meetings to strengthen coordination between schools and training businesses.
• Firma Schultz (Dachdeckerei, Zimmerei)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 24 April 2025Local construction company sharing expertise and tips for recruiting apprentices during Lernortkooperation meetings. Represents the employer perspective in vocational training coordination.
• Agentur für Arbeit KaiserslauterncoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 24 April 2025Federal Employment Agency providing support services for training companies including guidance on supporting learners with learning difficulties. Participates in Lernortkooperation meetings.
• Karl Otto Braun (KOB) GmbH & Co. KGminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 10 February 2025Medical supplies company in Wolfstein hosting class visits for BF1 Ernährung students. Provides workplace tours, interviews with HR and apprentices, and insights into careers in industrial production including electronics, IT, and industrial management.
• Greek Partner School (Forest as a source of inspiration)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 23 March 2023Erasmus+ mobility project with Greek school focusing on forest ecosystems as inspiration for education and environmental awareness.
• Střední škola Nymburk (Partner School Nymburk, Czech Republic)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 9 October 2022Erasmus+ GoGreen project partnership focusing on renewable energy education, waste recycling, and environmental sustainability. Students from Germany, Czech Republic, and Bulgaria collaborate on aquaponics projects and energy solutions. The partnership includes student exchanges and joint educational activities.
• Business und Innovation Center (BIC) KaiserslauternminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 25 July 2022Innovation center hosting student business simulation (MyCompany) projects where students experience entrepreneurship by developing and marketing products (e.g., shoes) in simulated business environment.
• Hopp FoundationminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 25 July 2022Foundation providing expertise for presentation skills training. Consultant Eric Bauer delivered presentation training for students as part of project week activities.
• European Schools (France, Spain, Portugal)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 25 July 2022Erasmus+ DTIEE project partners from France (Lycée Emile Combes), Spain, and Portugal collaborating on technology solutions for elderly Europeans. Included development of app for medication reminders and automated pill dispensers.
• Lycée Emile Combes Pons (France)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 27 October 2021Erasmus+ DTIEE project partner focusing on technology integration for elderly Europeans. Three project meetings held over two years with final meeting in France in March 2023. Students developed age-friendly city prototypes, automated pill dispensers, and exercise programs for seniors.
• Agentur für Arbeit KaiserslauterncoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 4 September 2019Annual participation in Ausbildungsbörse (career fair) at Fritz-Walter-Stadion organized jointly with 1. FC Kaiserslautern, providing information about educational pathways to students and parents.
• Handwerkskammer der Pfalz (Night of Crafts)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 26 August 2019Annual participation in 'Nacht des Handwerks' (Night of Crafts) event where school presents vocational training programs and mechatronics projects to public.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Max-Eyth-Schule Stuttgart: Large German Berufsschule with a strong focus on mechatronics, automation, and IT vocational programs. Comparable in technical specialization (Mechatronik, Informationstechnik, Automatisierungstechnik) and dual-training model.
• Berufsbildende Schule Mainz: Another state-funded BBS in Rhineland-Palatinate providing comparable dual vocational and Fachhochschulreife pathways. Operates under the same state regulatory framework and serves a comparable urban catchment.
• Robert-Bosch-Berufskolleg Dortmund: Technical Berufskolleg with explicit mechatronics and automation specializations closely aligned with BBS I's Höhere Berufsfachschule programs. Similar dual-training structure and STEM-project emphasis.
• Heinrich-Hertz-Berufskolleg Düsseldorf: Large technical Berufskolleg in NRW with programs in electrical engineering, IT, and automation. Operates under the German dual vocational system with comparable Höhere Berufsfachschule and Berufsschule offerings.
• Werner-von-Siemens-Schule Mannheim: Technical vocational school in the Rhine-Neckar metropolitan region offering IT, electronics, and mechatronics training under the same dual-education system. Directly comparable in curriculum and employer-partnership model.
• Carl-Benz-Schule Ludwigshafen: A major Berufsbildende Schule in Rhineland-Palatinate offering similar dual vocational training and technical gymnasium programs. Most direct regional peer given the shared state funding framework, vocational portfolio, and industry apprenticeship model.
• Berufliches Schulzentrum für Technik Radebeul: Saxony-based vocational school center for technology offering comparable dual-training and Fachhochschulreife pathways in mechatronics and electrical engineering. Comparable program structure under the national Berufsbildung framework.

Regional players

• Berufsbildende Schule Worms: Regional vocational school in Rhineland-Palatinate offering technical and commercial training. Comparable in scale and program structure, though serving a different geographic catchment within the same state system.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Instagraminstagram.com/bbs1.technik.kaiserslautern
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/school/berufsbildende-schule-i-technik-schulzentrum-nord-kaiserslautern

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Profiles4 records

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