BBS1 Osterode

What BBS1 Osterode does

BBS1 Osterode (Berufsbildende Schulen I Osterode am Harz) is a public vocational school located in Osterode am Harz, Lower Saxony, Germany, operated under the jurisdiction of the Lower Saxony state education system. The institution delivers four primary program tracks: Berufliche Gymnasien (three-year upper-secondary programs in Wirtschaft, Ingenieurwissenschaften, and Sozialpädagogik leading to the Abitur), Fachoberschule Wirtschaft (two-year program leading to Fachhochschulreife), Berufsfachschulen (one-year programs in retail, office management, and informatics, plus a 2.5-year PTA pharmaceutical-technical assistant program), and Berufsschule (part-time vocational schooling for dual-system apprentices). It is designated as a Europa-Schule and as a Fairtrade-School (certified 2022), and maintains partnerships with TU Clausthal, Georg-August-Universität Göttingen, PFH Göttingen, Hochschule Nordhausen, and a Polish partner school in Ostróda.

The school's underlying technology consists of standard educational infrastructure: modern computer labs, chemistry labs, PTA laboratories, specialized vocational training facilities (including a Forum auditorium and MediMaXX training building), a student portal, and the WebUntis substitution schedule platform. No proprietary technology or AI/ML capabilities are disclosed; the technology footprint is comparable to other German Berufsbildende Schulen. Teaching is delivered by a faculty and administration that includes Schulleiter Holger Pelz, deputy Schulleiter Thomas Hartje, and program coordinators including Kristina Vietor-Kienke (Berufliche Gymnasien) and Nadine Hoffmeister (Fachoberschule Wirtschaft).

BBS1 Osterode operates as a non-commercial public entity: education is provided free of charge to students, and the institution is funded by the state of Lower Saxony. No commercial revenue streams are disclosed, no pricing model applies, and there is no GTM motion in the commercial sense; student acquisition occurs through information evenings (Info-Veranstaltungen), regional career fairs such as BITO, school visits, and an active social media presence on Facebook and Instagram. Supplementary support is provided by a Förderverein (school support association) that has received donations from regional partners including Sparkasse Osterode.

Name

BBS1 Osterode

Legal name

Berufsbildende Schulen I Osterode am Harz

Website

https://bbs1osterode.de

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

BBS1 Osterode is a public vocational school in Osterode am Harz, Lower Saxony, Germany, offering Berufsschule, Berufsfachschulen, Fachoberschule, and Berufliche Gymnasien programs to regional students, funded by the state of Lower Saxony.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Vocational Education

NAICS

Technical and Trade Schools (6115), Educational Services (61)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYEDAAABAK

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

Education/Adult & Continuing Education/Adult Secondary Education (ASE) / High School Equivalency (GED/HiSET)

SECONDARYEDAAABAN

Workplace-Based ASE & Employer-Sponsored High School Equivalency

Education/Adult & Continuing Education/Adult Secondary Education (ASE) / High School Equivalency (GED/HiSET)

SECONDARYEDAAABAJ

Adult Learner Support Services (Advising, Case Management, Wraparound Supports)

Education/Adult & Continuing Education/Adult Secondary Education (ASE) / High School Equivalency (GED/HiSET)

Keywords

• Vocational education
• Public secondary school
• Dual apprenticeship training
• Berufsbildende schule
• Vocational gymnasium

Headquarters

HQ city

Osterode am Harz

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Public Education Funding: As a German public vocational school (Berufsbildende Schule), BBS1 Osterode is funded by the state of Lower Saxony (Niedersachsen). Education is provided free of charge to students. No commercial revenue streams are generated.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

BBS1 Osterode is a public vocational school (Berufsbildende Schule) offering four school forms: Berufliche Gymnasien (three-year programs in Wirtschaft, Ingenieurwissenschaften, and Sozialpädagogik leading to Abitur), Fachoberschule Wirtschaft (two-year program leading to Fachhochschulreife), Berufsfachschulen (one-year retail/office management and 2.5-year PTA programs), and Berufsschule (part-time dual vocational schooling for apprentices). The school also delivers the Europa-Schule international program with DELF certification and Polish exchange partnerships.

Product overview

BBS I Osterode am Harz is a multi-facility vocational education center (Berufsbildende Schulen) offering a comprehensive portfolio of educational programs under one institutional umbrella. The school operates four main program types: Berufliche Gymnasien (three-year vocational gymnasiums leading to Abitur in Wirtschaft, Ingenieurwissenschaften, and Sozialpädagogik), Fachoberschule (two-year Economics-focused program leading to Fachhochschulreife), Berufsfachschulen (one-year and 2.5-year full-time programs in retail, office management, and pharmaceutical assistance), and Berufsschule (part-time vocational schooling accompanying dual apprenticeships in business, health, and e-commerce sectors). The institution also offers supplementary services including university partnerships (PFH Göttingen, TU Clausthal, Uni Göttingen), an Europa-Schule international program with DELF certification, counseling and social work services, and the FOS-Schulshop as a student-run enterprise project. The school uses WebUntis for substitution schedule management.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• BBS 1 - Europa-Schule: Designation as a certified Europe School with international programs including DELF French language certification and student exchanges with partner schools in Poland (Ostróda)

Products and services

• Berufliche Gymnasien (Vocational Gymnasiums) Three-year upper-secondary education programs leading to the Allgemeine Hochschulreife (Abitur), available in three specializations: BG Wirtschaft (Business/Economics), BG Sozialpädagogik (Social Pedagogy), and BG Ingenieurwissenschaften (Engineering Sciences). For students with Erweiterter Sekundarabschluss I.
• Fachoberschule (Advanced Vocational School) Two-year full-time school form (Classes 11 and 12) focusing on Economics, leading to the Allgemeine Fachhochschulreife (Fachhochschulreife). Class 11 includes three days per week of internship; direct entry to Class 12 is possible with completed vocational training.
• Berufsfachschulen (Full-time Vocational Schools) Full-time vocational school programs including one-year programs (Einzelhandel/Retail, Büromanagement/Office Management, Handel) and a 2.5-year PTA program (Pharmazeutisch-technische Assistenten/Pharmaceutical Technical Assistants).
• Berufsschule (Part-time Vocational School) Part-time vocational schooling accompanying dual apprenticeship training, offering specializations in Wirtschaft und Verwaltung (Business and Administration), Gesundheit (Health), and supporting various occupational fields including Bankkaufleute, Industriekaufleute, Kaufleute im E-Commerce, and more.
• Europa-Schule Program International education program offering DELF (French language certification), student exchanges with Polish partner school ZSZ Ostróda, and European-focused curriculum including foreign language certificates. Includes DELF-Crashkurs preparing students for the Diplôme d'Études en Langue Française diploma.
• Beratung und Schulsozialarbeit (Counseling and School Social Work) Student counseling, career guidance, and school social work services supporting students with educational and personal challenges. Includes Beratungslehrkraft (counseling teacher) and Berufsschulpastor.

Quantifiable outcome

• Students regularly achieve top positions in regional business simulation competitions (Planspiel) against other schools
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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Feature2 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Sparkasse OsterodeminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 14 April 2026Expert lectures on entrepreneurship and business plan development for Berufliches Gymnasium students. Also sponsors Planspiel Börse competition and donated 1,000€ to school Förderverein.
• PFH Göttingen (Private Fachhochschule Göttingen)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCooperation partner for Berufliches Gymnasium Sozialpädagogik. University visits where students attend lectures aligned with Abitur themes. Example: Visit to class 13 on topic 'Kinder mit traumatischen Erfahrungen' (children with traumatic experiences) with Prof. Dr. Annette Conzelmann.
• TU Clausthal (Technische Universität Clausthal)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKey university partner for Berufliches Gymnasium Technik students. Students visit labs (SuperLab, materials testing), some pursue 'Frühstudium' (early university studies) alongside school. Subject areas: Informatics, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Engineering Sciences.
• Georg-August-Universität GöttingencoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPlanspiel cooperation partner - students participate in TOPSIM Startup business simulation competition organized by the Chair of Business Education (Wirtschaftspädagogik) under Dr. Dagmar Schneider. BBS1 students have won 1st and 2nd place multiple times.
• ZSZ im. Sandora Petöfi, Ostróda (Poland)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLongest-standing international partner school - exchange program with Berufsbildende Schule in Ostróda, Poland. Part of Europa-Schule designation with regular student exchanges and joint activities.
• Hochschule NordhausenminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUniversity visits for FOS students - campus tours, lectures, library visits, and introduction to study programs in economics, social sciences, and engineering.
• Sartorius AGminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerCompany visits for Industriekaufleute students to learn about operations, Industry 4.0, digitalization, and career opportunities in the biotech/lab equipment industry.
• Smurfit KappaminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerCompany visits for Berufliches Gymnasium students (Technik and Sozialpädagogik) to observe production processes and learn about career paths in packaging industry.
• BITO Organizing Committee (Berufsinformationstag Osterode)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint organization with BBS II, Agentur für Arbeit, MEKOM, and Bildungsregion. Annual career fair where BBS1 presents programs and students gain exposure to regional employers.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Regional players

• Berufsbildende Schulen Einbeck: Public BBS in southern Lower Saxony offering full-time vocational programs and dual Berufsschule tracks. Comparable rural-adjacent vocational institution competing for students in overlapping regions.
• Berufsbildende Schulen Holzminden: Public vocational school in the Weserbergland region offering comparable Berufliches Gymnasium, FOS, and Berufsfachschule programs with similar focus on regional employer integration.
• Berufsbildende Schulen Goslar (BBS Goslar): Public vocational school in nearby Goslar district (Lower Saxony) offering the same multi-track BBS structure (Berufliches Gymnasium, FOS, Berufsfachschule). Competes for similar student profiles in the broader Harz/South-Lower-Saxony labor market.

Direct peers

• Berufsbildende Schulen Göttingen (BBS Göttingen): Public Berufsbildende Schule serving the Göttingen region with comparable Berufliches Gymnasium, Fachoberschule, and Berufsschule tracks. Comparable German vocational secondary institution in adjacent Lower Saxony geography.
• BBS II Osterode: Sister vocational school (Berufsbildende Schule) located in the same Osterode am Harz region and a co-organizer of the BITO career fair. Serves the same student catchment with overlapping Berufsschule/Berufsfachschule programs and is BBS1's most direct local peer.

Emerging players

• PFH Private Hochschule Göttingen: Private university partner of BBS1 that delivers lectures for Berufliches Gymnasium Sozialpädagogik students. Comparable in that both serve the southern Lower Saxony education-to-employment transition, though PFH is private and tertiary.

Broad incumbents

• TU Clausthal: Technical university partner of BBS1 that hosts Frühstudium, lab visits, and lectures for vocational gymnasium students. Functions as an upper-step institution in BBS1's tertiary transition funnel rather than a direct competitor.

Others

• Industrie- und Handelskammer (IHK) Hannover: Chamber of Industry and Commerce that administers the IHK apprenticeship examinations BBS1 prepares students for. Acts as the certifying body and standards-setter for dual-system vocational training in the region.
• Agentur für Arbeit Göttingen: Federal employment agency that co-organizes the BITO career fair with BBS1 and supports vocational guidance. An ecosystem partner that channels students into BBS1's Berufsschule and Berufsfachschule programs.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/bbs1osterode
• Instagraminstagram.com/bbs1osterode
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/bbs1-osterode

Compliance2 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

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