Berufskolleg am Wasserturm

What Berufskolleg am Wasserturm does

Berufskolleg am Wasserturm is a public vocational school (Berufskolleg) operated by Kreis Borken in Bocholt, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany, delivering business-oriented secondary education under regulated public admissions. The school structures its portfolio across three pillars: full-time programs (Vollzeitbildungsgänge) including Handelsschule Typ 1 and Typ 2, Höhere Handelsschule, Wirtschaftsgymnasium, and the Euro-Business-Class specialization; dual vocational tracks (Bildungsgänge in der Berufsschule) covering 13 occupational fields from banking and logistics to retail, e-commerce, and medical/dental assisting; and continuing education (Weiterbildung) including Fachschule für Wirtschaft and Handelsassistent:in zbb. Approximately 59 students completed Abitur and 11 completed the Euro-Business-Class in 2026, with three students achieving the top grade of 1.0.

The school is a certified Europaschule with established international partnerships across the Netherlands, France, Belgium, Finland, and Spain, supported by Erasmus+ funding and bilateral contracts (most recently formalized with Lycée Professionnel Odilon Redon in June 2018). It holds Botschafterschule für das Europäische Parlament status since 2016 and CertiLingua Pilotschule designation since 2008/2009, and administers the ICDL digital literacy certification through an accredited DLGI testing center. Day-to-day operations run on the IServ digital school management and communication platform, with GDPR (DSGVO) compliance overseen by a dedicated data protection officer at Kreis Borken.

Berufskolleg am Wasserturm operates under a public-sector model funded by Kreis Borken and supplemented by EU and Dutch Language Union grants; it has no commercial revenue, no disclosed pricing, and no private ownership. Leadership is provided by Schulleiterin Frau Terfurth. The school markets itself through Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, Facebook, and its website bk-amwasserturm.de, alongside in-person events such as Infoabende information evenings and the regional Nacht der Ausbildung. Outreach is primarily regional, drawing students from Bocholt, Kreis Borken, and adjacent parts of Niedersachsen and NRW.

Name

Berufskolleg am Wasserturm

Legal name

Berufskolleg am Wasserturm des Kreises Borken in Bocholt

Website

https://bk-amwasserturm.de

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Berufskolleg am Wasserturm is a publicly funded vocational school in Bocholt, Germany, operated by Kreis Borken, offering full-time business programs, dual apprenticeships across 13 occupational fields, and continuing education, with Europaschule certification and partner schools across Europe.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Vocational Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Technical and Trade Schools (6115)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Credit Recovery & Alternative Adult High School (EDAAABAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

High School Equivalency (GED/HiSET/TASC) Preparation (EDANAJAG), Intensive Bootcamps & Accelerated ASE Programs (EDAAABAH)

Keywords

• Vocational education
• Business school
• Apprenticeship training
• European school programs
• Dual education system

Headquarters

HQ city

Bocholt

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

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Berufskolleg am Wasserturm is a public vocational school that delivers business-focused secondary education in Bocholt, Germany. It offers full-time programs (Handelsschule, Höhere Handelsschule, Wirtschaftsgymnasium with Euro-Business-Class), dual vocational training across 13 occupational fields, and continuing education, supported by a certified Europaschule curriculum with European exchange programs and international certifications.

Product overview

Berufskolleg am Wasserturm is a public vocational school (Berufskolleg) operated by the Kreis Borken in Bocholt, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. The school offers a comprehensive portfolio of educational programs structured across three main categories: Vollzeitbildungsgänge (full-time programs including Handelsschule, Höhere Handelsschule, and Wirtschaftsgymnasium with its Euro-Business-Class specialized track), Bildungsgänge in der Berufsschule (dual vocational programs across 13 occupational fields such as banking, logistics, retail, and office management), and Weiterbildung (continuing education including Fachschule für Wirtschaft). The school holds Europaschule certification and integrates international dimensions through exchange programs, Erasmus+ partnerships, and foreign internship opportunities across partner schools in the Netherlands, France, Belgium, Finland, and Spain. Supporting services include student counseling, the IServ digital platform, ICDL digital certification testing, and the student council.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Vollzeitbildungsgänge (Full-Time Programs) Full-time vocational education programs including Handelsschule Typ 1 and Typ 2, Höhere Handelsschule (Upper Commercial School), Wirtschaftsgymnasium (Business Grammar School), and the Wirtschaftsgymnasium Euro-Business-Class, serving students seeking full-time secondary education with a commercial and business focus.
• Bildungsgänge in der Berufsschule (Vocational School Programs) Part-time dual vocational training programs for apprentices across 13 occupational fields, including banking, warehouse logistics, industrial clerks, office management, shipping/logistics, e-commerce, retail, wholesale trade, medical assistants, dental assistants, and salespersons.
• Weiterbildung (Continuing Education) Advanced training programs including Fachschule für Wirtschaft (Business Technical School) and Handelsassistent:in zbb, designed for professionals seeking further qualification beyond initial vocational training.
• Europaschule (European School) Program Certified European School program featuring international exchange programs, Erasmus+ projects, foreign internships, partner school network across five European countries, European competitions, and certificates such as CertiLingua and DELF, promoting European citizenship and multilingual education.
• Euro-Business-Class Specialized branch of the Wirtschaftsgymnasium offering bilingual (German/English) instruction in foreign trade, preparation for the IHK-certified foreign language correspondent examination, and international internship requirements, leading to both Abitur and CertiLingua certification.
• ICDL (International Certification of Digital Literacy) Testing International digital skills certification program (formerly ECDL) offering modules in computer fundamentals, online essentials, word processing, spreadsheets, presentations, and database management, administered as an approved ICDL testing center since 2008.
• Beratungsangebote (Student Counseling) Comprehensive student counseling services including educational pathway guidance, social work support, and dedicated advisors to help students find optimal individual educational routes.

Quantifiable outcome

• 3. Bundessieger 2018 in GENERATION €URO Students´Award competition organized by ECB
• +2 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

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Integration1 record

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Nederlandse TaaluniecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 5 May 2026Dutch Language Union providing financial support for Dutch language courses and the Schüler*innen-Tag event at Haus der Niederlande.
• Graafschap CollegecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner school in Doetinchem, Netherlands. Former exchange program for retail apprentices (until 2007) involving 3-week internships in partner country businesses.
• Lycée Professionnel Odilon RedoncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFrench partner school in Pauillac (Médoc), near Bordeaux. Partnership since 2016 through ERASMUS+ projects and student exchanges. Formal partnership contract signed June 2018. School has ~900 students and 60 teachers.
• Kardinaal-van-Roey-Instituut (KvRi)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFlemish secondary school in Vorselaar near Antwerp, Belgium. Partnership includes twice-yearly student meetings, cultural exchange, and Dutch language learning programs.
• Halikon lukiocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFinnish upper secondary school in Salo with ~200 students aged 16-19. Partnership through NEOS network for over 10 years including student workshops and teacher exchanges.
• Paraisten lukiominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSmall Finnish secondary school in Parainen with 90 students and 15 teachers. Partner in 'Making a Difference' project and 'The European World of Work' Erasmus+ project.
• Nuestra Señora de los DesamparadoscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSpanish partner school in Ibi (Alicante) with ~340 students and 27 teachers. Connected through NEOS network since many years, closer partnership since 2016.
• Europäische Union (Erasmus+)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEU funding program supporting multiple international projects including VOIMA (democracy project), GATE (teacher exchange), The European WOW (World of Work), and AEJO projects.
• Industrie- und Handelskammer (IHK)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerChamber of Commerce administering the Foreign Language Correspondent examination for Euro-Business-Class graduates.
• Europäisches Parlament - Informationsbüro BerlincoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEuropean Parliament Information Office in Berlin running the Botschafterschule (Ambassador School) program.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Berufskolleg Uerdingen (Krefeld): Public Berufskolleg in the Niederrhein region with overlapping business vocational programs including Industriekaufleute, Großhandel, and Büromanagement tracks.
• Ludwig-Erhard-Berufskolleg (Bielefeld): Vocational school specializing in business and economics education in NRW; directly comparable Wirtschaftsgymnasium and Handelsschule portfolio.
• Max-Weber-Berufskolleg (Düsseldorf): NRW vocational school offering Wirtschaftsgymnasium, Handelsschule, and full-time commercial programs at similar scale and governance under state oversight.
• Hans-Böckler-Berufskolleg (Dortmund): Public NRW Berufskolleg with comparable Wirtschaftsgymnasium, dual vocational training across multiple business occupations, and Europaschule certification — direct curriculum and regulatory peer.
• Friedrich-List-Berufskolleg (Hamm): NRW Berufskolleg providing commercial and business school education; comparable in scale, governance, and program mix including Europaschule participation.

Others

• Industrie- und Handelskammer (IHK) Nordwestfalen: Regional chamber of commerce that administers the Foreign Language Correspondent examination and certifies vocational qualifications — institutional peer and credentialing partner rather than competitor.

Regional players

• Berufskolleg Köln-Ehrenfeld: Large Cologne-based vocational school with broader program mix including commercial tracks; competes for Euro-Business-Class applicants in the wider NRW market.
• Berufskolleg Niederrhein (Krefeld/Moers): Niederrhein regional Berufskolleg with overlapping dual vocational programs and Wirtschaftsgymnasium; competes within adjacent Kreis Borken catchment.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/BkWasserturm
• Facebookfacebook.com/BK.Wasserturm
• Instagraminstagram.com/bkaw_bocholt
• TikToktiktok.com/@bkaw_bocholt
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/berufskolleg-am-wasserturm

Compliance2 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

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