BBS II Göttingen

What BBS II Göttingen does

BBS II Göttingen (legal name: Berufsbildende Schulen II des Landkreises Göttingen) is a publicly funded vocational school located at Godehardstraße 11, 37081 Göttingen, Germany, maintained by Landkreis Göttingen as part of the German Berufsbildende Schule system. The school serves approximately 1,500 students across five program tracks — Berufseinstiegsschule (BES), Berufsfachschule (BFS), Fachoberschule (FOS), Berufliches Gymnasium (BGT), and dual Berufsschule (BS) — covering 7 professional fields and 30+ apprenticeship trades including Metalltechnik, Elektrotechnik/IT, Farbtechnik, Holztechnik, Druck- und Medientechnik, Naturwissenschaften, and Zahntechnik. It is also designated as the Feinoptik (precision optics) competency center for Northern Germany and operates the proprietary Cool-Flex learning system at its Berufliches Gymnasium.

The underlying technology stack is operationally focused rather than product-oriented: the school uses the IServ platform for internal communication and learning management, a self-hosted website with locally hosted web fonts for privacy protection, a centralized online registration portal for dual apprenticeships (BBS-2-Goettingen.anmeldung.schule), a real-time timetable and substitution system, an electronic absence reporting tool, and a subscribeable WebCal calendar. No mobile app, public API, or AI/ML capability is present. Equipment investments include modern workshops, 5-axis CNC processing centers, and specialized physics/biology/chemistry laboratories with regional scientific partnerships.

As a public educational institution, BBS II Göttingen charges no tuition; revenue is derived from Landkreis Göttingen funding with nominal fees for certain materials and activities. The go-to-market model is institutional: students enroll through official portals, while dual apprentices are placed via partnerships with regional Ausbildungsbetriebe in Südniedersachsen and coordinated with IHK Göttingen and HWK Braunschweig-Lüneburg-Stade for final examinations. Distribution channels include the Agentur für Arbeit career counseling partnership, the Region des Lernens regional coordination network, and Erasmus+ international mobility partnerships — with no commercial sales motion. The entity operates a Vision 2030 strategic plan created during a March 2025 retreat and holds multiple institutional designations including Europaschule, Umweltschule, Ressourcenschule, Humanitäre Schule, Schule ohne Rassismus, and Referenzschule FILM in Niedersachsen.

Name

BBS II Göttingen

Legal name

Berufsbildende Schulen II des Landkreises Göttingen

Website

https://bbs2goe.de

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

BBS II Göttingen is a publicly funded German vocational school (Berufsbildende Schule) maintained by Landkreis Göttingen, serving approximately 1,500 students across five program tracks and 30+ apprenticeship trades in seven professional fields, with partnerships to IHK, HWK, regional employers, and Erasmus+.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Vocational Education

NAICS

Apprenticeship Training (611513), Technical and Trade Schools (6115)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Workforce Development & Continuing Education Divisions (Noncredit) (EDAHADAG)

Keywords

• Vocational education services
• Dual apprenticeship training
• Technical secondary education
• Berufsbildende schule programs
• Public vocational schooling

Headquarters

HQ city

Göttingen

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, Marketing or Sales

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

BBS II Göttingen is a public vocational school delivering tuition-free secondary education and dual apprenticeship training across five program tracks (BES, BFS, FOS, BGT, BS) covering 30+ trades in seven professional fields including Metalltechnik, Elektrotechnik/IT, Farbtechnik, Holztechnik, Druck- und Medientechnik, Naturwissenschaften, and Zahntechnik. The school combines classroom theory with practical workshop training and coordinates with regional training companies, IHK, and HWK for examinations, while also offering digital services for enrollment, scheduling, and absence reporting.

Product overview

BBS II Göttingen operates as a multi-track vocational school offering five distinct educational programs (BES, BFS, FOS, BGT, BS) across technical and design disciplines, serving approximately 1,500 students. The school provides complementary digital services including an online registration portal for dual training, real-time timetable/substitution system, electronic absence reporting, and a subscribeable school calendar. These programs and services work together to support students from initial vocational preparation through to professional qualification or university entrance.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Berufseinstiegsschule (BES) One-year preparatory vocational program for youth who have not yet obtained a Hauptschulabschluss, offering basic vocational training and the option to earn this school-leaving qualification. Includes BES1, BES2, and a Language & Integration class for migrants.
• Berufsfachschule (BFS) One to two-year programs offering either a full professional qualification (Gestaltungstechnische/r Assistent/in - GTA) or foundational vocational training across technical and craft disciplines including Bautechnik, Farbtechnik, Holztechnik, Metalltechnik, and Elektrotechnik.
• Fachoberschule (FOS) Two-year program leading to Fachhochschulreife (FHR), available in Gestaltung (FOG) and Technik (FOT) tracks. Combines practical internships with theoretical instruction, with direct entry into Class 12 possible for those with completed vocational training.
• Berufliches Gymnasium (BGT) Three-year upper secondary program leading to Abitur (general university entrance qualification), offering two specialization tracks: Gestaltungs- und Medientechnik (GMT) and Ingenieurwissenschaften (IW). Features the Cool-Flex learning system combining cooperative learning with flexible scheduling.
• Berufsschule (BS) - Duale Ausbildung Vocational school component of the dual training system covering 7 professional fields and 30+ occupations including Metalltechnik, Elektrotechnik/IT, Farbtechnik, Holztechnik, Druck- und Medientechnik, Naturwissenschaften, and Zahntechnik. Students attend 1-2 days per week with 3-4 days in training companies.
• Online-Anmeldung Berufsschule Central online registration portal for Ausbildungsbetriebe (training companies) and Auszubildende (apprentices) to register for vocational school, accessible at bbs-2-goettingen.anmeldung.schule.
• Stundenplan & Vertretungsplan Real-time timetable and substitution schedule system allowing students to view current class schedules and any schedule changes via the school's IServ platform.
• Online-Krankmeldung Digital absence notification system enabling students to submit illness reports electronically to the school's administrative office.
• Terminkalender / Kalender-Abonnement School calendar with WebCal subscription functionality, allowing users to subscribe to filtered calendars directly in their preferred calendar application. Supports filtering by school type (BGT, FOS, GTA, BS, BFS, BES).

Quantifiable outcome

• Students can obtain multiple qualifications: Hauptschulabschluss, Sekundarabschluss I (Realschulabschluss), Erweiterter Sekundarabschluss I, Fachhochschulreife, Berufsabschluss, and Allgemeine Hochschulreife (Abitur)

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core, strategic and supporting.

• Agentur für Arbeit Göttingen (Employment Agency)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Employment Agency provides career counseling services directly at the school. Berufsberater Enrico Scharlach offers regular consultations on career choice, apprenticeship search, and study orientation. Marlene Wycisk provides specialized counseling for vocational rehabilitation and participation.
• Region des Lernens (Learning Region) - Landkreis GöttingencoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe 'Region des Lernens' coordination office coordinates cooperation between schools, training companies, and other partners in the region to optimize the transition from school to work. Led by Esther Frederique Lau with team members Lars Nolte and Gerold Wacker.
• Erasmus+ (European Union)strategicStrategic or Co-development PartnerErasmus+ is the EU program for education and training offering international mobility opportunities. BBS II participates with outgoing apprentices for training abroad, group mobility projects with partner schools, and teacher training/hospitality at European educational institutions. Coordinated by Sibylle Meyer.
• Förderverein der BBS II Göttingen e.V.supportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe support association assists the school's educational work by providing financial resources for projects, equipment, and events beyond the regular budget. Led by Jan Niehues (Chairman), Andreas Wolf (Deputy), and Sonja Hohmann (Treasurer).
• Ausbildungsbetriebe (Training Companies) - Regional EmployerscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional companies in Südniedersachsen provide practical training positions for dual apprentices. These companies work in partnership with BBS II for theoretical education. Training is coordinated with IHK (Chamber of Industry and Commerce) and HWK (Chamber of Crafts) for examinations.
• IHK Göttingen (Chamber of Industry and Commerce)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorThe IHK administers final examinations for industrial apprentices. BBS II prepares students for IHK exams across various technical professions including Metalltechnik, Elektrotechnik, IT, and more.
• HWK Braunschweig-Lüneburg-Stade (Chamber of Crafts)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorThe HWK administers final Gesellenprüfung (journeyman examinations) for craft apprentices including Tischler, Metallbauer, Maler, Raumausstatter, Zahntechniker, and Anlagenmechaniker SHK.
• Universität Göttingen and Max Planck InstitutesupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerPhysics laboratory students have cooperation with Universität Göttingen and MPI for practical training and exposure to scientific research environments.
• Regional Scientific Institutions in GöttingensupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerBiology and chemistry laboratory students benefit from regional cooperation with scientific institutions in Göttingen for hands-on training and industry exposure.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• Berufsbildende Schulen Wolfsburg: Berufsbildende Schule in Wolfsburg (Lower Saxony) offering dual vocational training across industrial and technical fields. Comparable as a county-maintained BBS serving automotive and manufacturing apprentices in a similar Lower Saxony industrial context.
• Berufsbildende Schulen Braunschweig: Major Berufsbildende Schule in Braunschweig, Lower Saxony. Comparable in scale and program diversity as a regional BBS offering dual training, Fachoberschule, and Berufliches Gymnasium pathways under the same state (Niedersachsen) framework.
• Heinrich-Hartmann-Schule Göttingen: Regional vocational school in the Göttingen area referenced as a cooperation partner. Comparable as a Niedersachsen BBS serving similar apprentice populations across technical and design disciplines.

Broad incumbents

• Berufsbildende Schulen Hannover: Large urban BBS in Hannover, the Niedersachsen state capital. Comparable as a state-recognized vocational school delivering multi-track apprenticeship and full-time programs, but operating at a significantly larger scale and broader program portfolio than BBS II.

Direct peers

• BBS I Göttingen: Another Berufsbildende Schule maintained by Landkreis Göttingen, offering complementary vocational tracks in the same city. Directly comparable as the other major BBS under the same county sponsor, serving overlapping student demographics in Südniedersachsen.
• BBS III Göttingen: Third Berufsbildende Schule in Göttingen, mentioned in BBS II's own distribution data as a partner providing language courses. Operates under the same Landkreis sponsorship and addresses adjacent vocational segments in the same regional market.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks4 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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