Berufliches Schulzentrum Odenwaldkreis

What Berufliches Schulzentrum Odenwaldkreis does

Berufliches Schulzentrum Odenwaldkreis (BSO) is a public-law educational institution (Anstalt des \u00f6ffentlichen Rechts) owned and operated by Landkreis Odenwaldkreis in Michelstadt, Hesse, Germany. It functions as a regional vocational school center serving students from the Odenwaldkreis district and surrounding areas, delivering Berufsschule vocational training, the three-year Berufliches Gymnasium (leading to the Abitur), and Fachschule programs across five specializations: Economics, Business Studies and Economics (bilingual), Berufliche Informatik (Professional Computer Science), Mechatronik, and Gesundheit (Health Sciences). The school's technology stack centers on a Moodle learning management system, WebUntis scheduling, the Schulportal Hessen platform, and a Cisco Networking Academy delivering CCNA 1+2 certifications, supplemented by LEGO Mindstorms EV3 robotics, Arduino, and Java programming workshops run in cooperation with TU Darmstadt's NeXT-LEGO-Lab. Its business model is overwhelmingly publicly funded: the Landkreis Odenwaldkreis and the State of Hessen provide the operating budget, education is free for students, and marginal revenue comes from optional certification fees (e.g., the Pearson VPET English exam at 49.90 EUR per student package) and EU/ESF-funded programs such as QuABB.

BSO augments its core curriculum with a layered ecosystem of internationally recognized credentials — the European Business Baccalaureate Diploma (EBBD), Cisco CCNA, ECDL, and the Versant Professional English Test (VPET) — and participates in multinational exchange partnerships through the Comenius/MobyClick project with schools in Italy, Belgium, and Sweden, plus a virtual trade fair with Business College Helsinki. The school's distinctive dual-study pathway in Product Design, operated jointly with Br\u00fcder-Grimm-Berufsakademie Hanau since 2016, enables vocational trainees in ivory carving, wood sculpting, and metalwork to concurrently earn a Bachelor of Arts degree (180 ECTS). As one of 33 certified Europaschulen in Hessen, BSO holds a regulated regional position with limited direct competitors in its catchment area, and it serves both individual students (primary) and regional training companies (secondary, via QuABB). Customer acquisition is community-led, relying on regional career fairs, orientation days, junior-high-school partnerships, and the Agentur f\u00fcr Arbeit federal employment agency channel rather than commercial marketing.

Name

Berufliches Schulzentrum Odenwaldkreis

Legal name

Berufliches Schulzentrum Odenwaldkreis (AöR)

Website

https://bso-mi.de

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Public vocational school center (A\u00f6R) in Michelstadt, Hesse, owned by Landkreis Odenwaldkreis. Delivers Berufliches Gymnasium Abitur programs across five specializations plus dual-study pathways and Cisco/EBBD/VPET certifications to regional students.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Vocational Secondary Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Technical and Trade Schools (6115), Educational Services (611)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Enterprise Applications & ERP/CRM (SAP, Oracle, Salesforce, Workday) (EDABAFAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Undergraduate Business Schools (BBA/BSBA Programs) (EDAHAHAA), Project, Process & Quality Certification Prep (PMP, PRINCE2, Lean Six Sigma, ITIL) (EDANAIAE)

Keywords

• Vocational education
• Secondary education
• Apprenticeship training
• Technical training
• Gymnasium education

Headquarters

HQ city

Michelstadt

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: The school operates as a public institution funded by the Odenwaldkreis district and the state of Hessen. Education is generally free for students.
2. Certification Testing Fees: Revenue from certification exam fees such as the Versant Professional English Test (VPET) at 49.90 EUR per student package.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

BSO is a public vocational school center delivering upper secondary education (Berufliches Gymnasium) leading to the Abitur, with five vocational specializations (Economics, Business Studies and Economics bilingual, Professional Computer Science, Mechatronics, Health Sciences). The institution supplements core academics with internationally recognized certifications (EBBD, Cisco CCNA, ECDL, VPET English) and apprenticeship-support services (QuABB) for students and regional training companies. A dual bachelor's study program in Product Design is delivered in partnership with Brüder-Grimm-Berufsakademie Hanau.

Product overview

Berufliches Schulzentrum Odenwaldkreis (BSO) is a vocational school center offering a unified educational platform centered on the Berufliches Gymnasium (Vocational Upper Secondary). The core offering includes the three-year Abitur program with five vocational specializations: Wirtschaft, Business Studies and Economics (bilingual), Berufliche Informatik, Mechatronik, and Gesundheit. The institution provides supplementary certification modules including the EBBD (European Business Baccalaureate Diploma), English for the Workplace (VPET), Cisco networking certificates, and ECDL computer literacy. A dual study program in product design operates in partnership with Brüder-Grimm-Berufsakademie Hanau. The QuABB apprenticeship support program assists with vocational training retention. Together, these products form a comprehensive pathway from secondary education through vocational training and university preparation.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Berufliches Gymnasium (Vocational Upper Secondary) Three-year upper secondary program at BSO leading to the Abitur (general higher education entrance qualification), with students choosing one of five vocational specializations. Targets secondary school graduates ages 16-19 in the Odenwaldkreis district and surrounding areas.
• Fachrichtung Business Studies and Economics (Bilingual Economics) Economics specialization taught in English within the Berufliches Gymnasium. Prepares students for international business careers and global higher education through bilingual instruction. For upper secondary students ages 16-19.
• Fachrichtung Wirtschaft (Economics Specialization) Economics specialization within the Berufliches Gymnasium covering corporate production, investment decisions, financial management, and economic policy. For upper secondary students.
• Fachrichtung Berufliche Informatik (Professional Computer Science) Computer science specialization within the Berufliches Gymnasium covering practical Java programming, information technology, database systems, and software development. For upper secondary students.
• Fachrichtung Mechatronik (Mechatronics) Technical specialization within the Berufliches Gymnasium integrating mechanics, electronics, and computer science, covering AC technology, automation technology, drive systems, and programmable logic controllers. For upper secondary students.
• Fachrichtung Gesundheit (Health Sciences) Health science specialization within the Berufliches Gymnasium covering health education and health economics, including human anatomy, physiology, immune system, and nervous system. For upper secondary students.
• Dualer Studiengang Produktgestaltung (Dual Study Program Product Design) Dual bachelor's degree program in Product Design offered in cooperation with Brüder-Grimm-Berufsakademie Hanau, combining vocational training (ivory carving, wood sculpting, goldsmithing, metal artistry) with an accredited university degree (180 ECTS). For BSO students in the vocational upper secondary program.
• European Business Baccalaureate Diploma (EBBD) European supplementary qualification for the Abitur, providing certified competency in European business and international economics. Includes a 4-week international internship documented via Europass Mobility. For upper secondary students.
• English for the Workplace (VPET Certification) Workplace English language program preparing students for international professional communication, culminating in the Pearson Versant Professional English Test (VPET) Level 2 certification. School package costs 49.90 EUR per student and includes practice test, VPET exam, eBook, and certificate.
• Cisco Zertifikat (Network Certification) Cisco networking certification program (CCNA 1+2) offered through the Cisco Networking Academy, enabling students to earn internationally recognized IT networking credentials. For Berufliches Gymnasium students.
• ECDL Zertifikat (European Computer Driving Licence) European computer literacy certification covering standard software applications and digital skills. For Berufliches Gymnasium students.
• QuABB - Qualifizierte Ausbildungsbegleitung Qualified training accompaniment program funded by the European Social Fund Hessen, the European Union, and the Odenwaldkreis district, offering free and confidential on-site counseling to prevent apprenticeship dropouts. For apprentices and regional training companies in the Odenwaldkreis region.

Quantifiable outcome

• 100% Abitur pass rate - all 49 registered students received their university entrance qualification
• +2 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

Integration9 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Brüder-Grimm-Berufsakademie Hanau (BGBA)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 12 July 2016Dual study program partnership allowing students to pursue parallel vocational training (ivory carving, wood sculpting) and bachelor's degree in Product Design at BGBA Hanau. The partnership enables students to earn both a professional qualification and an accredited university degree (180 ECTS) while utilizing Tagua nut as a sustainable alternative material for traditional carving techniques.
• Technische Universität Darmstadt (TU Darmstadt)coreTechnology or IntegrationRegular workshops and programs at TU Darmstadt's NeXT-LEGO-Lab and etit (Electrical Engineering and Information Technology) department. Students participate in robotics programming workshops using LEGO Mindstorms and Arduino, Java programming sessions, and university campus experiences. The school has contributed to developing new educational modules for these programs.
• Bildungswerk der Hessischen Wirtschaft e.V. (BWHW)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerImplements the QuABB (Qualified Training Support) program at BSO, providing confidential counseling for apprentices and training companies to prevent apprenticeship cancellations. Peter Würth serves as on-site counselor at the school, funded by ESF Hessen, European Union, and Odenwaldkreis.
• Agentur für Arbeit (Federal Employment Agency)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerProvides career counseling services and job placement support for students. Regular participation in career orientation events and access to employment agency resources including Check-U testing for students.
• Sparkasse OdenwaldkreisminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsors annual entrepreneurship competition for Berufliches Gymnasium students. Provides prize money (total 1,000 EUR) for best business concepts developed by student teams. Jury members from Sparkasse participate in evaluating student projects.
• Business College HelsinkiminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerVirtual trade fair partnership with Finnish business college. Students participate in international B2B simulation projects, presenting products and negotiating deals in English. Supports EBBD certification requirements.
• Comenius Project Partners (Italy, Belgium, Sweden)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEuropean school partnership through MobyClick project with schools in Nereto (Italy), Antwerp (Belgium), and Kinna (Sweden). Students participate in multinational project work on topics including ecology, inclusion, and computer-supported learning.
• Koziol ideas for friends GmbHminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerRegional company visit for economics students providing insight into real business operations, international trade, sustainability practices, and production processes at a plastics manufacturing company based in Erbach.
• Erbatech GmbHminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerCompany visit for business students to observe production facilities and administrative operations in a real workplace environment.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Others

• Moodle: Open-source learning management system used by BSO for course delivery and online learning activities. Functions as enabling technology infrastructure for BSO's educational operations.

Broad incumbents

• Pearson: Global education and assessment company whose Versant Professional English Test (VPET) powers BSO's English for the Workplace certification. Provides testing infrastructure for BSO's C1-level English credentialing.
• Cisco Networking Academy: Global IT education program under which BSO operates its Cisco academy. The broader program sets curriculum standards and certification requirements that BSO's CCNA offerings align with.

Direct peers

• Max-Eyth-Schule Darmstadt: Vocational school in Darmstadt offering technical and agricultural specializations, including mechatronics and information technology tracks comparable to BSO's program portfolio.
• Kaufmännische Schulen Hanau: Commercial vocational school located in Hanau — the same city as BSO's dual study partner BGBA. Offers business-focused Berufliches Gymnasium tracks comparable to BSO's economics programs.
• Heinrich-Emanuel-Merck-Schule Darmstadt: A vocational school center in Darmstadt offering Berufliches Gymnasium with similar technical and business tracks. Comparable in mission, structure, and student offerings to BSO.
• Helsinki Business College: Existing BSO partner institution through the Moby-Click project. Finnish business college with comparable EBBD-aligned business curriculum and international B2B simulation programs in English.
• Berufliches Schulzentrum Wiesbaden: Larger vocational school center in Wiesbaden offering similar Berufliches Gymnasium and vocational training programs under the same Hessian state education framework as BSO.
• Eberhard-Gothein-Schule Mannheim: Vocational gymnasium in Mannheim with economics, technology, and health sciences tracks. Comparable in offering multi-track Berufliches Gymnasium programs with additional certification pathways.
• Friedrich-List-Schule Darmstadt: Commercial vocational school in Darmstadt providing business and economics-focused Berufliches Gymnasium tracks, similar to BSO's Wirtschaft and Business Studies specializations.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

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