What Berufliche Schulen Kehl does

Berufliche Schulen Kehl (BSK) is a public vocational school operated by the Ortenaukreis district government in Kehl, Baden-Württemberg, Germany. The institution delivers a multi-track vocational education portfolio organized around pre-vocational preparation (Berufsvorbereitung), one- and two-year vocational schools (Berufsfachschule), a commercial vocational college (Berufskolleg), and two upper-secondary gymnasiums — the Wirtschaftsgymnasium (WG) and the Sozial- und Gesundheitswissenschaftliches Gymnasium (SGGS) — that prepare students for university entrance qualifications. In parallel, BSK delivers dual apprenticeship training across food/hospitality (Nahrung, HoGa), technical trades (Technik), and commercial/business disciplines (Wirtschaft kaufmännisch), integrating classroom instruction with employer-based practical training through Lernortkooperationen with regional companies such as Richard Neumayer GmbH.

BSK's service delivery is supported by a standard educational technology stack: WebUntis for scheduling and timetable management, Moodle as the learning management platform, and paedML/NextCloud for file storage and collaboration. The school also operates a YouTube channel for content distribution and participates in international exchange through the Erasmus program and a bilateral Azubi BacPro Praktikum with Rennes, France, leveraging its position in the Eurodistrict Strasbourg-Ortenau. Student-facing support services include counseling, school social work, study and career guidance, and dedicated inclusion programs for students with special needs.

The business model is entirely public: BSK charges no tuition, with operating costs funded through district and state educational budgets under the maintaining authority (Träger) of the Ortenaukreis. The student body is segmented across vocational apprentices (primary), gymnasium-bound learners pursuing the Abitur, pre-vocational learners including non-German-speaking immigrants, and commercial education students. There are no commercial revenue streams, no enterprise customers, and no pricing model; growth and investment are determined by district-level public policy and committee oversight rather than market dynamics.

Name

Berufliche Schulen Kehl

Legal name

Berufliche Schulen Kehl

Website

https://berufliche-schulen-kehl.de

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Berufliche Schulen Kehl is a public vocational school in Baden-Württemberg, Germany, operated by the Ortenaukreis district, delivering dual apprenticeships, vocational preparation, and Abitur programs to regional students across food, hospitality, technical, and commercial disciplines.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Vocational Education Services

NAICS

Technical and Trade Schools (61151), Educational Services (61)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Operations, Supply Chain & Logistics Management Schools (EDAHAHAF)

akta.pro secondary industry

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

Keywords

• Vocational education
• Dual training
• Technical apprenticeships
• Hospitality training
• Commercial education

Headquarters

HQ city

Kehl

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 public vocational school maintained by the Ortenaukreis district, Berufliche Schulen Kehl operates entirely on public funding from government sources. No tuition fees are charged to students. The school receives operational funding from the district and state government for educational services.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Berufliche Schulen Kehl is a public vocational school delivering dual education and training in food production, hospitality, technical trades, commerce, and logistics under the German apprenticeship system. Programs span pre-vocational preparation (Berufsvorbereitung), one- and two-year vocational school tracks (Berufsfachschule, Berufskolleg), Abitur-granting Gymnasium programs (WG, SGGS), and dual apprenticeships (Berufsausbildung) across Nahrung, HoGa, Technik, and Wirtschaft kaufmännisch tracks. All instruction is tuition-free for students, funded by the Ortenaukreis district.

Product overview

Berufliche Schulen Kehl (BSK) is a vocational school center (Bildungszentrum) offering a comprehensive portfolio of educational programs. The institution operates as a multi-track vocational education platform with distinct program types: Berufsvorbereitung (pre-vocational preparation), Berufsfachschule (one and two-year vocational schools), Berufskolleg (commercial vocational college), and dual Gymnasium programs (SGGS and WG for Abitur/university entrance). These core programs are supplemented by dual apprenticeship training (Ausbildung) across three main tracks: Nahrung (food/hospitality), HoGa (hotel and gastronomy), and Technik (technical trades). Additional offerings include a comprehensive catalog of commercial/business apprenticeships (Wirtschaft kaufmännisch) and supplementary programs like Fachhochschulreife qualification and DVS courses. The institution also supports international mobility through Erasmus exchanges and bilateral apprenticeship exchange programs. All programs are delivered with digital platform support including WebUntis for scheduling, Moodle for learning management, and paedML/NextCloud for institutional cloud services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Berufsvorbereitung (Vocational Preparation)

Segments4 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

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Richard Neumayer GmbH & Co. KGcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 26 June 2026Lernortkooperation (learning location cooperation) between Berufliche Schulen Kehl and Richard Neumayer. The partnership involves summer cooperation events where trainers and teachers engage in professional exchange and strengthen dual training collaboration. This represents a core partnership in the school's dual training ecosystem, enabling practical work-based learning for students.
• Ortenaukreis DistrictcoreOthersThe Ortenaukreis district is the maintaining authority (Träger) of Berufliche Schulen Kehl. The district provides operational funding, governance oversight, and hosts the Kultur- und Bildungsausschuss (Culture and Education Committee) meetings at the school. The district logo appears on the school website indicating this institutional relationship.
• DVS Kursstätte MittelbadenminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe school serves as a DVS (Deutsche Verkerswissenschaftliche Gesellschaft) course location for Mittelbaden. This partnership provides additional vocational training courses and certifications beyond the regular school curriculum, enhancing the school's training offerings.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Carl-Hofer-Schule Karlsruhe: Public vocational school in Karlsruhe, Baden-Württemberg, offering comparable dual Ausbildung and Berufsfachschule tracks across technical and commercial fields. Closest in-state analogue to BSK's structure and program mix.
• Walter-Eucken-Schule Karlsruhe: Public commercial and business gymnasium in Karlsruhe providing Wirtschaftsgymnasium and Berufskolleg tracks — directly comparable to BSK's WG and Berufskolleg offerings.
• Robert-Bosch-Schule Stuttgart: Large public vocational school in Stuttgart offering technical, commercial, and design Berufsschule and Berufskolleg tracks under the Baden-Württemberg school law framework — a scaled analogue of BSK's portfolio.
• Gewerbeschule Lörrach: Public Gewerbeschule in nearby Lörrach, also in the upper Rhine region of Baden-Württemberg, delivering technical and commercial Berufsschule programs under the same state regulatory framework.
• Friedrich-List-Schule Karlsruhe: Public commercial vocational school in Karlsruhe with Wirtschaftsgymnasium, Berufskolleg, and dual commercial apprenticeships — overlapping with BSK's Wirtschaft kaufm. and Berufskolleg programs.
• Max-Weber-Schule Stuttgart: Public commercial vocational school in Stuttgart offering Wirtschaftsgymnasium, Berufskolleg, and kaufmännische Ausbildung — overlapping with BSK's commercial and business tracks.
• Heinrich-Hertz-Berufskolleg Bonn: Public vocational school in NRW offering dual apprenticeship, Berufsfachschule, and Berufskolleg tracks across technical and commercial fields — comparable to BSK's multi-track structure outside Baden-Württemberg.
• Berufliche Schulen Emmendingen: Public Berufliche Schulen in nearby Emmendingen, offering dual Ausbildung and Berufsfachschule programs under the same Ortenau region / Baden-Württemberg framework as BSK.

Emerging players

• DEKRA Akademie: Major private vocational education and retraining provider in Germany offering technical, logistics, and commercial certifications — competes with BSK for adult learners and corporate upskilling contracts, but operates on a commercial rather than public model.
• Eckert Schulen: Private vocational training provider in Germany with technical and commercial tracks plus dual study pathways — adjacent competitor to BSK's Berufsfachschule and Berufskolleg offerings, particularly for adult learners seeking paid credentials.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@bs-kehl6364
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/berufliche-schulen-kehl

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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Investments

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