Berufskolleg Neuss

What Berufskolleg Neuss does

Berufskolleg Neuss (legal name: Erzbischöfliches Berufskolleg Neuss, abbreviated EBK Neuss) is a Catholic vocational school operated under the trusteeship of the Erzbistum Köln (Archdiocese of Cologne). The institution runs two campuses in central Neuss, North Rhine-Westphalia — Standort Marienhaus at Kapitelstraße 36 and Standort Marienberg at Rheinstraße 3 — with roughly 48 teaching and administrative staff and more than 200 graduates per year across its program portfolio. It has held Europaschule NRW certification continuously since 2011 and serves families across the Neuss and Rhein-Kreis-Neuss catchment.

Name

Berufskolleg Neuss

Legal name

Erzbischöfliches Berufskolleg Neuss

Website

https://berufskolleg-marienberg.de

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Erzbischöfliches Berufskolleg Neuss is a Catholic vocational school under the Erzbistum Köln operating two Neuss campuses, delivering state-recognized Erzieher, Kinderpfleger, Sozialassistent, and Berufliches Gymnasium programs plus a Kindheitspädagogik B.A. to roughly 200+ graduates per year.

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Product category

Vocational Secondary Education

NAICS

Educational Services (611), Educational Support Services (611710)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

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

Keywords

• Vocational education
• Early childhood training
• Social pedagogy programs
• Catholic school education
• Secondary education pathways

Headquarters

HQ city

Neuss

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, Others

Revenue model

1. Public School Funding: As a public vocational school (Berufskolleg) under the sponsorship of the Erzbistum Köln, the school is funded through a combination of public educational funding and church (Erzbistum) support. No direct tuition is charged to students.
2. Förderverein Membership and Donations: The parent- and alumni-founded Förderverein supports school programs through membership fees and donations, funding specific projects such as musical instruments, nature pedagogy excursions, and educational materials.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Erzbischöfliches Berufskolleg Neuss is a Catholic vocational school providing upper-secondary education and professional training for students pursuing careers in early-childhood education, social assistance, and health/social-service fields. It offers Erzieherausbildung (full-time and PIA dual-track), Kinderpflege, Sozialassistenz, and the bachelor's-level Kindheitspädagogik B.A. through a partner university, alongside Berufliches Gymnasium tracks leading to Fachhochschulreife or Abitur.

Product overview

Erzbischöfliches Berufskolleg Neuss (EBK Neuss) is a Catholic vocational college (Berufskolleg) operated by the Archdiocese of Cologne, offering a comprehensive portfolio of educational programs across two locations (Marienhaus and Marienberg). The institution provides vocational training for social and educational professions including social assistant, childcare worker, and educator programs, alongside full secondary education pathways (Abitur/Fachabitur) through specialized vocational gymnasiums in Health, Pedagogy, and Economics. The school integrates Moodle as its digital learning platform with Big-Blue-Button for hybrid instruction, supplemented by iPad-based learning environments and comprehensive media education programs. Additional offerings include certificate programs in sports instruction and movement promotion, international exchange opportunities through Erasmus+, and specialized pastoral care and health promotion initiatives as part of its Catholic educational mission.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Erzieherausbildung (full-time) Full-time vocational training program preparing students for the state-recognized Erzieher*in (educator) qualification for work in early-childhood education and care. Targets school-leavers entering the profession directly.
• PIA Erzieherausbildung (dual-track / praxisintegrierte Ausbildung) Dual-track (praxisintegriert) Erzieherausbildung combining paid on-the-job training in partner kindergartens with school-based instruction at EBK Neuss, leading to the same state-recognized educator qualification as the full-time track.
• Kinderpflege (Anlagen 1 & 2) Two-year vocational program training students as Kinderpfleger*in, offered in two variants (Anlage 1 and Anlage 2) with different emphases, preparing graduates for work in child-care settings.
• Sozialassistenz (Fachoberschulreife) One-year vocational program in social assistance that additionally awards the Fachobenschulreife (Mittlerer Schulabschluss), preparing students for roles in social-care settings or further vocational study.
• Kindheitspädagogik B.A. (Bachelor's in Childhood Pedagogy) Bachelor-level academic program in early-childhood pedagogy (Kindheitspädagogik B.A.), delivered in cooperation with a partner university, allowing students to obtain a bachelor's qualification in addition to or following vocational educator training.
• Berufliches Gymnasium - Gesundheit und Soziales (Fachhochschulreife) Three-year Berufliches Gymnasium track focusing on health and social sciences, leading to the Fachhochschulreife (subject-linked higher-education entrance qualification).
• Berufliches Gymnasium - Wirtschaft und Verwaltung (Fachhochschulreife)

Quantifiable outcome

• Ranked among the top positions in NRW state-wide success rate rankings for Berufskollegs for multiple consecutive years
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Integration6 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• AOK Rheinland / Institut für Betriebliche Gesundheitsförderung (BGF)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 5 June 2025The school entered a strategic partnership with AOK Rheinland and the BGF-Institut (Institut für Betriebliche Gesundheitsförderung) as part of the 'WERTvoll durchstarten' project. EBK Neuss is the first partner school in this initiative focused on sustainable health promotion and prevention in the school setting. The partnership aims to impart values such as health, resilience, and mindfulness to young people, facilitated by an opening event at Borussiapark Mönchengladbach and an assessment center conducted at the Marienberg campus.
• Katholino (Trägerverein der katholischen Kitas)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKatholino is the new umbrella organization (Trägerverein) for Catholic daycare centers (Kitas). The school participated in the first Katholino Sommerfest on the Bildungscampus in Köln-Kalk, showcasing student-designed activities such as the 'Schöpfungsgarten' for children, demonstrating a growing partnership with the Catholic early childhood education network.
• Boston Consulting Group (BCG) DüsseldorfminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFive BCG consultants conducted a pro-bono communication and professional presence coaching workshop for WiGy 12 and GeGy 11 students, focusing on effective communication, presentation skills, body language, and interview preparation. The session was part of BCG's community engagement program.
• Heinrich-Heine-Universität DüsseldorfminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCooperation with Heinrich-Heine-Universität aimed at supporting students in the upper secondary stage who are uncertain about career paths, addressing questions about study vs. vocational training, financing studies, and navigating the variety of options available.
• Provinzial Geschäftsstelle Stefan FuntekminorGTM or Marketing PartnerA cooperation agreement was signed on October 29 with the aim of providing students with practical insights into the professional world and training options through the provincial insurance office's network.
• Sportbund Rhein-Kreis-NeussminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe school cooperates with the Sportbund Rhein-Kreis-Neuss to offer students the Übungsleiterschein (sports coaching license) and the qualification as 'Fachkraft für Bewegungsförderung' (Movement Promotion Specialist) for prospective Erzieher.
• International Partner Schools (Europe)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe school maintains international partnerships enabling student internships abroad: Deutsche Schule Mailand (Italy), St.-Petri-Skole Kopenhagen (Denmark), and new partnerships with social pedagogy facilities in Sollentuna near Stockholm (Sweden), Porto (Portugal), and Tenerife (Spain). Programs are supported by Erasmus+ funding.
• Katho Köln (Katholische Hochschule Nordrhein-Westfalen)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerStudents from GG12 and PG12 visited the katho Köln campus for a themed day on 'Poverty and Health', providing insights into how poverty impacts health outcomes.
• Familienforum Edith Stein, NeussminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOngoing cooperation with the Familienforum Edith Stein for events such as the KINDerLEBEN lecture series and the 'Du bist königlich' interactive exhibition, bringing together education, family support, and community engagement.
• IHK Mittlerer NiederrheincoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLongstanding cooperation with IHK Mittlerer Niederrhein for the 'Check-In Berufswelt' career orientation program. The school has been certified as a Check-In school for 16 years, connecting students with regional businesses and training opportunities.
• Erzbischöfliches Gymnasium MarienbergminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint events with the Erzbischöfliches Gymnasium Marienberg including the KINDerLEBEN lecture series and shared use of the Forum Marienberg event space.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• SRH Berufskolleg: A larger private vocational education operator (SRH group) running multiple Berufskollegs and Fachschulen across Germany, including full-time and dual vocational pathways. Comparable to EBK as a vocational-school provider with multi-location scale.
• Heinrich-Heine-Universität Düsseldorf: A public university in Düsseldorf with which EBK has a cooperation agreement supporting upper-secondary students transitioning to university. Comparable as a higher-education pathway partner for EBK's Abitur graduates.
• Katholische Hochschule Nordrhein-Westfalen (Katho Köln): A Catholic university of applied sciences in NRW running social-work and Kindheitspädagogik degree programs that overlap with EBK's B.A. Kindheitspädagogik offering and accept its Erzieher graduates for further study.

Direct peers

• Berufskolleg Bensberg: A Catholic vocational school in the Erzbistum Köln network offering Erzieher, Sozialassistent, and Berufliches Gymnasium programs in the Bergisch Gladbach region, providing a comparable diocesan vocational peer in NRW.
• Berufskolleg Kaufmännische Schulen Mönchengladbach: A vocational Berufskolleg in the Mönchengladbach region offering Wirtschaftsgymnasium and Berufsabschluss pathways in economics and administration. Highly comparable to EBK's Wirtschaftsgymnasium and HöHa (Höhere Handelsschule) tracks.
• Erzbischöfliche Marienschule Opladen: A Catholic Archdiocese of Cologne Berufskolleg in Leverkusen offering similar vocational and Fachhochschulreife/Abitur pathways in social pedagogy and health sciences, serving as a direct diocesan-system peer within NRW.
• Erzbischöfliches Gymnasium Marienberg: A fellow Catholic school under the Erzbistum Köln located adjacent to EBK Neuss at the Marienberg campus, sharing the Forum Marienberg event space and running joint events. Comparable as a values-based Catholic secondary institution serving the same Neuss catchment area.

Others

• IHK Mittlerer Niederrhein: The regional Chamber of Industry and Commerce that has certified EBK as a Check-In Berufswelt school for 16 consecutive years, comparable as the regional career-orientation and business-linkage partner for EBK's vocational programs.
• Europaschulen NRW Network: The state-level network of Europaschule-certified schools in NRW of which EBK Neuss is a member since 2011. Comparable as the institutional ecosystem supporting EBK's Erasmus+ international partnerships.

Regional players

• Berufskolleg der AOK Rheinland: A health-insurer-affiliated vocational training initiative within the AOK Rheinland network, partnering with EBK Neuss for the WERTvoll durchstarten program. Comparable as a regional health-and-education stakeholder in NRW.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance5 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

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