BBS Mayen

What BBS Mayen does

BBS Mayen, officially the Carl-Burger-Schule, is a public vocational school (Berufsbildende Schule) located at Gerberstr. 1 in Mayen, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany. It is owned and operated by the Landkreis Mayen-Koblenz as the Schulträger (maintaining authority) and functions as part of the state public education system rather than as a commercial enterprise. The school delivers a comprehensive portfolio spanning roughly 20 educational programs, including Berufliche Gymnasien leading to the Abitur (general university entrance qualification), Höhere Berufsfachschulen for the Fachhochschulreife, dual-system Berufsschulen in commercial and technical trades, Fachschulen for nursing and social-pedagogical qualifications, Berufsvorbereitungsjahre for youth without a Berufsreife, and Berufsoberschulen. Programs cover business, healthcare/nursing, technology, social pedagogy, special-needs care, home economics, and a German-language integration track for newly immigrated youth.

The underlying technology stack is modest: a WordPress-based public website, the Schulmanager Online platform for student administration, and supplementary educational tools including LearningApps, LearningSnacks, and embedded YouTube video for flipped-classroom delivery. A free iPad lending program rolls out for school year 2025/2026, and the school has SSL encryption and AZAV certification on the Altenpflegehilfe program. Supplementary activities include the MAYA career fair (in its fourth edition in 2026 with ~100 exhibitors), a Juniorenfirma student-run company, a Schulsanitätsdienst in cooperation with the German Red Cross, and Erasmus+ international exchange.

Commercially, BBS Mayen operates as a non-revenue public institution: education is tuition-free, funded through the district's tax base, with the only disclosed fee being EUR 15.34 per duplicate certificate. Go-to-market is essentially inbound and event-driven — open-house evenings, the annual MAYA fair, information sessions for specific programs, and the website — rather than sales-led. The customer base in functional terms consists of prospective students/families within the Mayen-Koblenz catchment and a diffuse network of local apprenticeship employers; the school maintains formal cooperation with Hochschule Koblenz for university transition pathways.

Name

BBS Mayen

Legal name

Carl-Burger-Schule

Website

https://bbs-mayen.de

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

BBS Mayen (Carl-Burger-Schule) is a public vocational school in Mayen, Germany, operated by the Landkreis Mayen-Koblenz, offering tuition-free vocational education programs — from Berufsvorbereitungsjahr through Abitur — to district students across business, healthcare, technology, and social-services tracks.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Vocational Education Services

NAICS

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

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Online Teacher Education Universities (Licensure & M.Ed.) (EDAHALAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Nursing & Allied Health Certification Prep (CNA, EMT/Paramedic, Radiology, Sonography, PT/OT) (EDANAIAB), Construction & Trades Licensure (Contractor, Electrician, Plumber, HVAC CE) (EDAAALAH)

Keywords

• Vocational education services
• Public secondary schooling
• Dual vocational training
• Professional school programs
• Career preparation courses

Headquarters

HQ city

Mayen

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) maintained by the Landkreis Mayen-Koblenz, the school operates primarily through government educational funding. Education is largely tuition-free for students. The school may receive additional funding for specific programs and certifications.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

BBS Mayen is a public vocational school (Berufsbildende Schule) operating under the Landkreis Mayen-Koblenz district administration. It delivers secondary-level vocational education, including Berufliches Gymnasium, dual vocational training programs (duale Ausbildung) coordinated with local employers, Fachschulen for healthcare and social-services occupations, and Berufsvorbereitungsjahr (BVJ) preparation tracks. The school offers state-recognized qualifications and free public instruction to local students.

Product overview

BBS Mayen (Carl-Burger-Schule) is a comprehensive vocational school (Berufsbildende Schule) offering a diverse portfolio of educational programs. The school operates as a unified platform providing multiple program categories: (1) Full-time vocational programs including Berufliche Gymnasien leading to Abitur, Höhere Berufsfachschulen, Berufsfachschulen, and Fachschulen for advanced professional qualifications; (2) Part-time Berufsschulen (vocational schools) for dual system apprentices in commercial and technical trades; (3) Berufsvorbereitungsjahre for youth without qualifications; and (4) Berufsoberschulen for Fachhochschulreife. The school also operates supplementary programs including the MAYA career fair, Juniorenfirma student company, Schulsanitätsdienst first aid service, and Erasmus+ international exchange. Programs span diverse fields including business, technology, health/nursing, social pedagogy, elderly care, and home economics, serving students from secondary education through advanced professional certification.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Berufliches Gymnasium Three-year academic track leading to the Abitur/fachgebundene Hochschulreife for students aiming at university study, with subject specialization in economics, technology, or health/social affairs.
• Dual Vocational Training (Duale Ausbildung) Apprenticeship-track programs pairing in-school instruction with on-the-job training at partner companies, covering recognized IHK/HwK trades and occupations.
• Fachschule für Gesundheit und Soziales Advanced vocational school programs in healthcare, nursing, and social-work-related fields, qualifying graduates for state-recognized professional roles.
• Berufsvorbereitungsjahr (BVJ) One-year preparatory program for students who have not yet secured an apprenticeship, focusing on basic vocational skills, language support, and career orientation.
• Berufsfachschule (BFS) programs Full-time vocational school tracks delivering initial occupational qualifications in commercial, technical, and home-economics fields.

Quantifiable outcome

• Students can obtain recognized professional qualifications including Pflegefachfrau/Pflegefachmann (EU-recognized), Erzieher/in, Heilerziehungspfleger/in, and various commercial and technical certifications
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Landtag Rheinland-Pfalz (State Parliament)minorOthers · 28 November 2024Visit by MdL Carl-Bernhard von Heusinger (Bündnis 90/Die Grünen) for annual School Visit Day around November 9, focusing on political education and democratic engagement.
• Hochschule Koblenz (University of Applied Sciences Koblenz)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFormal cooperation agreement with Hochschule Koblenz providing pathways for students from vocational education to higher education. The partnership facilitates smooth transitions between BBS Mayen programs and university studies.
• Erasmus+ Program (European Commission)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational exchange program enabling student mobility and European educational cooperation. The school is officially recognized as an Erasmus+ Schule, participating in student exchange programs with partner institutions across Europe.
• Local Businesses and Training CompaniescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDual education partnerships with numerous local companies providing apprenticeship positions and practical training venues. Partnerships span multiple industries including retail (Edeka, Rewe), healthcare (hospitals, care facilities), construction (Dachdecker, Maurer), crafts (Tischler, Friseur), and more.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves3 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Berufsbildende Schule Worms: Another public Berufsbildende Schule in Rhineland-Palatinate offering similar dual-system vocational programs (commercial, technical, health/social). Directly comparable in mission, funding model, and program mix to BBS Mayen.
• Berufsbildende Schule Mainz: Public vocational school in Mainz (same state as BBS Mayen) providing Berufsschule, Berufliches Gymnasium, and Fachschule programs across commercial and technical tracks. Closest like-for-like comparator within Rhineland-Palatinate.
• Carl-Benz-Schule Ludwigshafen: Public Berufsbildende Schule in Ludwigshafen offering vocational programs in business, technology, and health/social sectors under the same Rhineland-Palatinate Schulgesetz framework as BBS Mayen.
• Berufsbildende Schule Westerburg: Regional vocational school in Rhineland-Palatinate offering commercial, technical, and healthcare Berufsschule programs. Geographically proximate to BBS Mayen and competes in adjacent catchments.

Broad incumbents

• Eckert Schulen: Large private vocational education provider in Germany offering technical, commercial, and healthcare training across multiple campuses. Comparable in program breadth but operates on a fee-based, multi-state scale that BBS Mayen does not.

Others

• Handwerkskammer Koblenz: Regional Chamber of Crafts coordinating apprenticeship training and continuing education for trades (Dachdecker, Maurer, Tischler, etc.) — directly overlapping with BBS Mayen's technical Berufsschule offerings as an alternative training pathway.
• Hochschule Koblenz: University of Applied Sciences that is a formal cooperation partner of BBS Mayen, providing higher-education pathways for BBS graduates. Adjacent institution rather than direct competitor.
• Industrie- und Handelskammer (IHK) Koblenz: Regional Chamber of Commerce responsible for commercial apprenticeship oversight (Industriekaufleute, Kaufleute im Einzelhandel, etc.). Coordinates the same dual-system training partnerships that BBS Mayen delivers in its commercial Berufsschule.

Regional players

• DEKRA Akademie: Large private vocational education and retraining provider in Germany offering commercial, technical, and healthcare training. Competes for adult learners and retraining candidates in the same Rhineland-Palatinate catchment as BBS Mayen.
• bfw (Bildungswerk der Wirtschaft): German private vocational training provider affiliated with employer organizations, offering continuing education and retraining programs that partially overlap with BBS Mayen's adult learner offerings across multiple German states.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/bbs-mayen

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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