Berufskolleg Siegburg

What Berufskolleg Siegburg does

Berufskolleg Siegburg (legally Berufskolleg des Rhein-Sieg-Kreises in Siegburg) is a public vocational school operated by the Rhein-Sieg-Kreis district government in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. It delivers state-recognized commercial and business-track qualifications through seven core programs: Handelsschule (basic commercial education), Höhere Handelsschule (Fachhochschulreife), Berufliches Gymnasium (Abitur with economics focus), Duale Ausbildung (dual apprenticeship Berufsschule), Doppelqualifikation, Ausbildungsvorbereitung, and Internationale Förderklassen (German language and integration support for newly immigrated youth). It serves Sekundarstufe I graduates, dual apprentices, and immigrant students across three campuses — Siegburg (Hochstraße 1-7), Eitorf (Schoellerstraße 31), and Neunkirchen-Seelscheid (Gartenstraße 6) — graduating approximately 750 students annually with a Kollegium of 100+ teaching staff.

The school's technology stack combines Microsoft 365 (Teams for synchronous distance learning, OneNote for asynchronous content, SharePoint for sharing apprenticeship postings) with Microsoft Surface Go tablet classes, Oculus VR headsets enabling immersive exploration of 250+ professions for vocational orientation, and Design Thinking project curricula. International programming is anchored in Erasmus+ partnerships across seven countries (New Zealand, France, Ireland, Spain, Poland, Italy, Finland/Sweden) generating 100+ annual student and teacher mobilities, supplemented by recognized language certifications (TELC, DELF, KMK, DSD). Adjacent services include peer tutoring (Schüler helfen Schülern), school social work (Schulsozialarbeit), on-site Agentur für Arbeit career counseling, and the Jugend forscht science research club.

Revenue is generated exclusively through public tax funding from Rhein-Sieg-Kreis as Schulträger; no tuition is charged. Distribution relies on direct enrollment via three physical campuses, online appointment booking (e-Termin), and a transition counseling ('Paten') program with feeder Sekundarstufe I schools. Cooperative relationships with regional employers (Kreissparkasse Köln, Barmer, Techniker Krankenkasse, Sparda-Bank, igus, Conet Technologies, Henrich Baustoffzentrum) channel students into dual apprenticeships. The Förderverein des Berufskollegs Siegburg, founded in autumn 2005, provides supplementary funding for educational initiatives beyond public allocation.

Name

Berufskolleg Siegburg

Legal name

Berufskolleg des Rhein-Sieg-Kreises in Siegburg

Website

https://berufskolleg-siegburg.de

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Berufskolleg Siegburg is a public vocational school in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, operated by Rhein-Sieg-Kreis, delivering commercial-track qualifications (Abitur, Fachhochschulreife, dual apprenticeships) to ~750 graduates annually across three campuses, funded by public taxes with no tuition.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Vocational Education Services

NAICS

Junior Colleges (61121), Other Technical and Trade Schools (611519)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Rural/Regional Community Colleges (EDAHADAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Apprenticeships, Internships & Work-Based Learning Programs (BPACANAK), Community College / Training Provider Workforce Pathways Programs (EDAAAOAO), College & Career Transition Services (Bridge Programs, Dual Enrollment Pathways) (EDAAABAK), Experiential Learning & Internships/Co-ops (EDALABAG)

Keywords

• Vocational education services
• Secondary vocational schools
• Business school programs
• Apprenticeship training services
• Continuing education programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Siegburg, North Rhine-Westphalia

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Public Education Funding: Government-funded public education institution operated by Rhein-Sieg-Kreis as Schulträger. No tuition fees charged to students. Funded through public tax revenue.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Berufskolleg Siegburg delivers publicly funded secondary vocational education across multiple tracks: full-time vocational school programs (Berufsschule, Handelsschule, Höhere Handelsschule), academic-vocational tracks (Berufliches Gymnasium leading to Abitur), and dual apprenticeship training combining classroom instruction with on-the-job company training in cooperation with regional employers. Programs span business, technology, and health/social care fields and are aimed at school-leavers and young adults in the Rhein-Sieg-Kreis region.

Product overview

Berufskolleg Siegburg is a vocational school offering a portfolio of seven core educational programs: Handelsschule (commercial basic education), Höhere Handelsschule (Fachhochschulreife program), Berufliches Gymnasium (Abitur), Duale Ausbildung (apprenticeship school), Doppelqualifikation (dual certification), Ausbildungsvorbereitung (pre-vocational training), and Internationale Förderklassen (language support for immigrants). These are supplemented by digital learning modules (Tablet-Klassen, VR-Brillen for career orientation, Distanzunterricht for e-commerce students, Design Thinking), international programs (Erasmus+ with 7 partner countries, international language certifications: TELC, DELF, KMK, DSD), student support services (Schüler helfen Schülern peer tutoring, Schulsozialarbeit social work, career counseling from Agentur für Arbeit), and extracurricular activities (Jugend forscht research club, Schulband, Teambuilding, Kommunikationstraining). The institution operates across three locations (Siegburg, Eitorf, Neunkirchen-Seelscheid) serving as the Berufskolleg des Rhein-Sieg-Kreises.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Berufsschule / Duale Ausbildung Dual vocational school (Berufsschule) combining classroom-based theory with on-the-job training at partner companies, following the German dual apprenticeship system. Serves apprentices in recognized trades and occupations across the Rhein-Sieg-Kreis region.
• Handelsschule Business school program providing foundational commercial and business education, typically concluding with a vocational school certificate. Serves students seeking entry-level business qualifications.
• Höhere Handelsschule Higher business school program leading to the Fachhochschulreife (subject-restricted higher education entrance qualification). Serves students seeking both business education and university access at applied sciences universities (Fachhochschulen).
• Berufliches Gymnasium Vocational gymnasium track leading to the allgemeine Hochschulreife (full university entrance qualification / Abitur), with subject specialization in business or technical fields. Serves students aiming for university study via a vocationally oriented path.
• Full-time vocational programs (Berufsfachschule) Full-time vocational school programs in fields such as business, technology, and health/social care, providing recognized vocational qualifications outside the dual apprenticeship model. Serves school-leavers and career changers.

Quantifiable outcome

• Approximately 750 students graduate annually
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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AI maturity

App detail

Integration7 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

21 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Nayland College (Neuseeland)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDigital Bridges Neuseeland project: Marketing simulation with 360° cameras and VR applications, cultural exchange, 3-week stays with host families in Nelson, New Zealand
• Partnerschule Bordeaux (Frankreich)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMarketing Game Erasmus+ project with bilateral exchange: French students visit Germany one week, German students visit France one week, working on marketing projects in cross-cultural teams
• Dublin/Ennis Schools (Irland)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKIC (Kaufmann International Certificate) program in Dublin with 3-week practical training, plus 2-3 week vocational orientation internships in Dublin or Ennis
• Institut Estela Ibèrica (Spanien)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerVocational orientation internship in Valencia (3 weeks) plus democracy project using VR technology with bilateral exchange
• Schloss Muhrau / Zespół Szkół Ogólnokształcących i Technicznych w Czeladzi (Polen)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGerman-Polish youth encounter at Schloss Muhrau focusing on democracy, peace, and shared history, with 14 German and 12 Polish students
• Liceo Marco Polo Bari (Italien)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint Jugend forscht (Youth Researches) science projects involving students from Höhere Handelsschule and Berufliches Gymnasium
• Kpedu Kokkola (Finnland)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerStart-Up Game project: Students from Wirtschaftsgymnasium developing app ideas jointly with Finnish Kpedu, planned project for entrepreneurship mindset
• KLARA Gymnasium Linköping (Schweden)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPilot project with Swedish students working on UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), 26 Swedish + 49 German students participated
• ProTandem (Frankreich)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGerman-French trainee exchange program: 3-week program in Caen with language tandem course and commercial internship, ProTandem funds all costs
• Deutsch-Polnisches JugendwerkminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFunding partner for German-Polish youth encounters at Schloss Muhrau, supporting democracy and peace education projects
• I.I.S.S. Marco Polo Bari, Future Labs (Italien)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerErasmus+ KA2 PLAN project: Teachers from Germany, Italy, France, Spain, Sweden working on digital transformation in vocational education, developing digital escape rooms
• Kreissparkasse KölnminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCooperation agreement for vocational orientation: company visits, apprenticeship opportunities, Ausbildungsinformationstag participation
• Sparda-Bank West eGminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCooperation agreement for vocational orientation and career development support
• BarmerminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCooperation agreement for vocational orientation and internship opportunities
• Techniker KrankenkasseminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCooperation agreement for vocational orientation and Ausbildungsinformationstag participation
• Conet Technologies GmbHminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorIT company partnership for vocational training and career orientation
• Henrich Baustoffzentrum GmbH & Co. KGminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegional company cooperation for commercial vocational training opportunities
• igus GmbHminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCompany partnership for vocational orientation and apprenticeship training
• VRT Linzbach, Löcherbach und PartnerminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCompany partnership for commercial vocational training and career orientation
• Hochschule Bonn-Rhein-SiegminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUniversity partnership for higher education pathways and academic integration
• Agentur für Arbeit SiegburgcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCareer and study counseling services: regular consultation hours and Berufsberatung provided at the school premises, with dedicated advisors for different programs

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• DEKRA Akademie: Major private vocational education and retraining provider with national German footprint. Comparable in workforce-oriented training offerings, particularly in commercial and qualification programs, but serves employed adult learners rather than school-age cohorts.
• WBS Training AG: Germany's largest private vocational education provider offering commercial/business training, retraining, and continuing education. Comparable in commercial training curriculum but operates nationally on a fee-based model rather than public funding, providing a useful contrast for differentiation analysis.

Others

• Hochschule Bonn-Rhein-Sieg: Partner university receiving the school's Fachabitur and Abitur graduates into higher education pathways. Complementary rather than competitive; illustrates the upstream articulation from Berufskolleg Siegburg's programs into degree-level education in the same region.
• IHK Köln (Industrie- und Handelskammer zu Köln): Regional industry chamber that administers IHK vocational examinations and coordinates dual apprenticeship frameworks that the school's dual-track students ultimately complete against. Acts as regulator/partner rather than direct competitor, but defines the qualification standards the school must align to.

Direct peers

• Berufskolleg für Wirtschaft und Verwaltung Bonn: Specialized Berufskolleg focused on business and administration (Wirtschaft und Verwaltung) in Bonn. Closely comparable to Berufskolleg Siegburg's commercial/business orientation and serves an adjacent geographic catchment.
• Berufskolleg Troisdorf: Public Berufskolleg also serving the Rhein-Sieg-Kreis district in neighboring Troisdorf. Directly comparable in program portfolio (commercial/business tracks, dual Ausbildung) and student segments (Sekundarstufe I graduates, apprentices), competing for the same regional catchment.
• Berufskolleg Bonn-Duisdorf: Public Berufskolleg in the adjacent Bonn catchment area offering overlapping commercial/business programs and dual vocational training. Same NRW regulatory framework, similar programs, and overlapping student population.
• Berufskolleg Bergisch Gladbach: Public Berufskolleg in Rheinisch-Bergischer Kreis offering comparable commercial/business vocational programs under the same NRW framework. Geographically proximate to Rhein-Sieg-Kreis with overlapping commuter catchment.
• Berufskolleg Leverkusen: Public Berufskolleg serving Leverkusen and surrounding areas with overlapping commercial/business and dual vocational training programs. Same NRW regulatory environment and Sekundarstufe I feeder schools.
• Berufskolleg Köln-Mülheim: Large public Berufskolleg in Köln with comparable commercial/business tracks, dual vocational training, and similar NRW vocational pathways. Operates within the same broader Köln/Bonn metropolitan labor market.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

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