BBS Alfeld

What BBS Alfeld does

BBS Alfeld (Berufsbildende Schule Alfeld) is a public vocational school located at Hildesheimer Straße 55 in Alfeld (Leine), Lower Saxony, Germany, operated by the Landkreis Hildesheim district government. The institution operates as a Bündelschule delivering programs across six departments: Economics (Wirtschaft), Technology (Technik), Social Pedagogy (Sozialpädagogik), Home Economics (Hauswirtschaft), Health (Gesundheit), and Care (Pflege). Its primary student population consists of secondary school graduates from Hauptschule, Realschule, and Gymnasium backgrounds pursuing vocational qualifications, apprenticeships, or pathways to higher education, alongside adults seeking continuing education credentials.

The school's educational portfolio spans Berufseinstiegsschule (BES), Berufsfachschule (BFS), Fachoberschule (FOS), Berufliches Gymnasium, Fachschule Sozialpädagogik, and part-time Berufsschule vocational training for apprentices in technical fields (Sanitär/Heizung/Klimatechnik, Elektro, Kfz, Metalltechnik, Mechatronik) and commercial fields (Bank, Industrie, Büromanagement, Einzelhandel, Lager). Technical education uses IServ for learning management and incorporates Cisco IT Essentials and CCNA curricula, NDG Linux, Oracle Java development environments, MySQL databases, and Raspberry Pi-based learning systems; the school is also an authorized TOEIC testing center for professional English certification. A new dual B.A. Soziale Arbeit & Management is offered in cooperation with FHM Fachhochschule des Mittelstands, and a Kurzbildungsgang Pflegeassistenz provides continuing education for nursing assistants at DQR-Niveau 4.

As a public institution, BBS Alfeld charges no tuition (schulgeldfrei); eligible students may receive BAföG federal training assistance for living expenses. There is no commercial revenue stream, with operating funds provided by Landkreis Hildesheim. Go-to-market relies on the school's website, an Instagram presence (@bbsalfeld), regional school referral networks, direct enrollment during February registration windows, and educational counseling services. Notable strategic partnerships include FHM for the dual B.A. program, Dublin Business School for ERASMUS+ international certification, and regional employers Ammann Asphalt, Überlandwerk Leinetal, Fagus Grecon, Meyer Seals, and Innotape for dual vocational training and apprenticeship placement.

Name

BBS Alfeld

Legal name

Berufsbildende Schule Alfeld

Website

https://bbs-alfeld.de

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

BBS Alfeld is a public vocational school in Lower Saxony, Germany, operated by Landkreis Hildesheim, offering multi-department programs in economics, technology, social pedagogy, health, and care to secondary graduates via dual education and regional employer partnerships.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Vocational Education

NAICS

Technical and Trade Schools (6115), Apprenticeship Training (611513), All Other Schools and Instruction (61169)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Internships, Externships & Work-Based Learning Placement (EDAMAKAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Sector-Specific Internship Programs (e.g., STEM, Business, Health, Arts) (EDAIAFAI), Experiential Learning & Internships/Co-ops (EDALABAG)

Keywords

• Vocational education
• Dual training programs
• Secondary schooling
• Apprenticeship placement
• Professional certification

Headquarters

HQ city

Alfeld (Leine)

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

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

BBS Alfeld is a public vocational school (Berufsbildende Schule) in Alfeld (Leine), Germany, providing secondary and vocational education programs across six departments: Wirtschaft (Economics), Technik (Technology), Sozialpädagogik (Social Pedagogy), Hauswirtschaft (Home Economics), Gesundheit (Health), and Pflege (Care). The school delivers full-time school programs and part-time dual vocational training in partnership with regional employers, preparing students for apprenticeships, professional qualifications (Fachhochschulreife, Abitur), and state-recognized certifications.

Product overview

BBS Alfeld (Berufsbildende Schule Alfeld) is a vocational school offering a comprehensive portfolio of educational programs across multiple departments: Wirtschaft, Technik, Sozialpädagogik, Hauswirtschaft, Gesundheit, and Pflege. The institution operates as a 'Bündelschule' providing both full-time school programs and part-time vocational training for apprentices. Programs range from Berufseinstiegsschule (BES) for students needing support, through Berufsfachschule (BFS) and Fachoberschule (FOS) for vocational qualifications and Fachhochschulreife, to Berufliches Gymnasium for Abitur. Specialized offerings include dual study programs with FHM university, Fachschule for Social Pedagogy educators, and continuing education like Pflegeassistenz. The school partners with regional businesses for dual vocational training and integrates practical internships throughout its programs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Berufseinstiegsschule (BES)

Quantifiable outcome

• Examination results consistently above state and federal average (Landes- und Bundesschnitt)
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core, flagship and minor.

• FHM Fachhochschule des Mittelstands (FHM)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Cooperative partnership offering a dual study program leading to B.A. Soziale Arbeit & Management (Social Work & Management). Students can earn three qualifications in under four years: State-recognized educator, state-recognized social worker, and Bachelor of Arts degree.
• Dublin Business SchoolflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational partnership enabling students to earn the Kaufmann International Certificate (KIC) through a 3-week program in Dublin, Ireland, funded by ERASMUS+. Nine industrial sales apprentices completed the program in 2022.
• AHKIrlandcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIrish partner organization facilitating ERASMUS+ funded international exchange programs for BBS Alfeld students and apprentices.
• Campus Handwerk Südwest Niedersachsen GmbHcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner organization coordinating international exchange programs and apprenticeships in coordination with Irish institutions and German companies.
• Ammann Asphalt GmbHflagshipChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegional employer partner providing dual apprenticeships. Graduate Sophia Lohse achieved Landessieger (State Winner) as Fachkraft für Lagerlogistik. Active participant in ERASMUS+ international exchange.
• Fagus GreconcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegional manufacturing company partner providing industrial sales apprenticeships for BBS Alfeld students.
• Meyer SealscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegional employer partner providing industrial sales apprenticeships for BBS Alfeld students.
• Innotape GmbHcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegional employer partner providing industrial sales apprenticeships for BBS Alfeld students.
• Überlandwerk Leinetal GmbHflagshipChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegional energy company partner; graduate Lucie Mönch achieved Landessieger (State Winner) as Industriekauffrau. Represents excellence in dual training outcomes.
• HAWK (Hochschule für angewandte Wissenschaft und Kunst)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUniversity of Applied Sciences with partnership for student receptions and potentially for higher education pathways.

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Regional players

• BBS Osnabrück: Public Berufsbildende Schule in Osnabrück providing full-time vocational programs, Fachoberschule, and Berufliches Gymnasium pathways comparable to BBS Alfeld's portfolio within the same Lower Saxony state system.
• BBS Göttingen: Public vocational school in Göttingen region of Lower Saxony, providing similar dual apprenticeship programs and Bündelschule-style structure across multiple vocational departments. Comparable in scope and regulatory environment to BBS Alfeld.
• BBS Braunschweig: Public Berufsbildende Schule in Braunschweig operating under the same Lower Saxony education framework. Offers comparable Wirtschaft, Technik, and Gesundheit/Pflege vocational programs with regional employer apprenticeship partnerships.
• BBS Wolfsburg: Public vocational school in Wolfsburg, Lower Saxony, with similar dual training model and strong industrial employer partnerships (notably Volkswagen). Directly comparable in mission and program structure to BBS Alfeld.
• BBS Hannover: Public Berufsbildende Schule in Hannover offering comparable dual vocational training and full-time vocational programs across Wirtschaft, Technik, and Sozialpädagogik. Operates in the same Lower Saxony state system as BBS Alfeld but serves a larger urban catchment area.

Others

• Industrie- und Handelskammer (IHK) Hildesheim: Regional chamber of industry and commerce that oversees apprenticeship examinations and partners with BBS Alfeld in the dual training system. Not a direct competitor but an enabling institutional partner governing vocational credentials.

Direct peers

• Max-Weber-Schule (multiple German locations): Network of German Berufsschulen providing dual vocational training across Wirtschaft and Gesundheit/Pflege departments, mirroring BBS Alfeld's program mix and dual apprenticeship structure within the public education system.
• Robert Bosch Berufskolleg Stuttgart: Public vocational school in Stuttgart with strong industrial apprenticeship model and dual training partnerships. Offers a comparable mix of technical and commercial vocational programs with similar apprenticeship structures to BBS Alfeld.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Instagraminstagram.com/bbsalfeld
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/bbs-alfeld

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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