Heinrich-Büssing-Schule Braunschweig

What Heinrich-Büssing-Schule Braunschweig does

Heinrich-Büssing-Schule Braunschweig is a public vocational school (Berufsbildende Schule) operated by the State of Lower Saxony (Land Niedersachsen) and supervised by the Regionales Landesamt für Schule und Bildung Braunschweig. The school functions as a regional competence centre for four technical divisions — Elektrotechnik, Fahrzeugtechnik, Metalltechnik, and Informationstechnik — and also delivers the Berufseinstiegsschule (BES), Berufsfachschule (BFS), Fachoberschule (FOS), and Berufliches Gymnasium Technik (BGYM) pathways. Its 'customers' in a public-sector sense are dual-education apprentices (Auszubildende), FOS and BGYM students pursuing the Fachhochschulreife or Abitur, and the regional partner companies that employ them under the dual Ausbildung model.

The school's product surface consists of approximately 30+ distinct vocational programmes spanning electronics, automation, energy and building systems, mechatronics, automotive mechatronics, bodywork, IT systems electronics, Fachinformatiker specialisations, and a broad range of metal-working trades. Practical training is delivered using CNC machines, FDM 3D printers, laser cutters, and high-voltage equipment for hybrid and electric vehicles. The school also runs an entrepreneurship programme (Krahmer/Haase) and a Schülerfirma student-run company to complement technical training, and hosts international Erasmus+ exchanges and a Duale Ausbildung cooperation with China. Since August 2024 it carries the Europaschule designation awarded by the Niedersächsisches Kultusministerium.

Commercial model: the school operates as a non-fee public institution. Education is funded through state education budgets of Land Niedersachsen; no tuition is charged to students. Revenue mechanics consist of allocated state funding tied to programme delivery and student counts, supplemented by project and exchange programme grants (Erasmus+) and contributions via the Förderverein support association. Distribution occurs through direct school enrolment via the Berufino portal, open days, the Parentum career fair, and partnership coordination with regional companies (Lernortkooperation). The school's website integrates YouTube for educational video, OpenStreetMap for directions, a Deutsche Bahn route planner, and a H5P-based 360° virtual tour; mobile apps, public APIs, and proprietary AI/ML systems are not in evidence. Leadership is headed by Schulleiter Jörg Gerling with deputy Holger Vernier.

Name

Heinrich-Büssing-Schule Braunschweig

Legal name

Heinrich-Büssing-Schule

Website

https://buessing.schule

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Heinrich-Büssing-Schule Braunschweig is a public vocational school (Berufsbildende Schule) operated by the State of Lower Saxony, serving as a competence centre for technical vocational training in electrical, automotive, metal, and information technology trades for apprentices, FOS and BGYM students in the Braunschweig region.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Technical Vocational Education

NAICS

Technical and Trade Schools (6115), Technical and Trade Schools (61151)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Cooperative Education (Co-op) Technical Universities (EDAHAEAF)

akta.pro secondary industry

Engineering & Technology Institutes (Comprehensive) (EDAHAEAA)

Keywords

• Technical vocational education
• Dual vocational training
• Engineering apprenticeships
• Upper secondary education
• Vocational competence centre

Headquarters

HQ city

Braunschweig

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Public State Funding: As a public vocational school (Berufsbildende Schule) operated by the State of Lower Saxony, the school is funded through public education budgets. No tuition fees are charged to students.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Heinrich-Büssing-Schule Braunschweig is a public vocational and technical school (Technik-Berufsschule) operating as a competence centre for electro-technical, automotive, metal, and information technology professions. It delivers dual vocational training (Berufsschule), pre-vocational programs (Berufsfachschule, Berufseinstiegsschule), technical upper secondary education (Berufliches Gymnasium Technik), and Fachoberschule programs leading to Fachhochschulreife, all funded by the State of Lower Saxony without tuition fees.

Product overview

Heinrich-Büssing-Schule Braunschweig is a vocational and technical school (Technik-Berufsschule) that operates as a competency center for electro-technical, automotive, metal, and information technology professions. The school offers a comprehensive portfolio of educational programs including Berufsfachschule (BFS) for pre-vocational training, Berufseinstiegsschule (BES) for vocational entry, Berufsschulen across four technical divisions (Elektrotechnik, Fahrzeugtechnik, Informationstechnik, Metalltechnik) for dual vocational training, Berufliches Gymnasium Technik (BGYM) for Abitur, and Fachoberschule (FOS) for Fachhochschulreife. The school's educational offerings are complemented by entrepreneurship education, student company projects, international exchange programs, and various student activities. The institution positions itself as a Europaschule (European School) and serves as a regional competence center for technical vocational education in the Braunschweig economic area.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Berufsfachschule (BFS)
• Berufseinstiegsschule (BES)
• Berufsschulen - Elektrotechnik
• Berufsschulen - Fahrzeugtechnik
• Berufsschulen - Informationstechnik
• Berufsschulen - Metalltechnik
• Berufliches Gymnasium Technik (BGYM)
• Fachoberschule (FOS)

Quantifiable outcome

• 24 Abitur graduates in one cohort from Berufliches Gymnasium Technik; six achieved a grade point average of 1.x (with distinction)
• +2 more outcomes

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Ostfalia Hochschule für angewandte WissenschaftencoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUniversity of Applied Sciences in Wolfenbüttel. The school cooperates with Ostfalia's faculties of Information Technology and Mechanical Engineering on joint projects, including student projects in class 12 of the FOS, where students work on projects in partnership with Ostfalia professors and students.
• Technik Akademie Braunschweig (TAB)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTechnical Academy Braunschweig. TAB is listed as a key cooperation partner supporting the school's technical education programmes and continuing professional development.
• Innovations- und ZukunftszentrumcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInnovation and Future Centre. Strategic partner providing access to cutting-edge technologies, industry trends, and innovation expertise that enhances the school's technical curricula.
• Automation und Industrie 4.0coreTechnology or IntegrationCooperation focused on modern automation technologies and Industry 4.0 competencies, providing students with hands-on experience with current industrial technologies.
• Braunschweiger ModellcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Braunschweig Model is a structured cooperation between the school and regional companies for the organisation and delivery of dual vocational education.
• Europaprojekte / Erasmus+coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEuropean partnership projects including Erasmus+. The school conducts student exchange programmes with partner schools such as Lycée Jules Siegfried in Le Havre, France. An apprentice completed an Erasmus+ internship at Ferrari.
• LernortkooperationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCooperation between school and training companies (Lernortkooperation). Coordinates the practical and theoretical parts of dual vocational education between the school as a learning venue and the company as a training venue.
• Duale Ausbildung in ChinaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational dual vocational training cooperation with China, expanding the school's international network and providing cross-cultural educational exchange.
• Förderverein der Heinrich-Büssing-SchuleminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe school's support association (Förderverein) promotes and supports the school's educational mission through fundraising and additional project funding.
• Zertifikate (Lernortkooperation / Certification)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCertification partnerships and programmes that provide students with additional qualifications and certificates beyond their standard vocational qualifications.
• Innung für Sanitär-, Heizungs-, Klima- und Klempnertechnik BraunschweigcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorChamber of Crafts for Sanitary, Heating, Air Conditioning and Plumbers Technology Braunschweig. Supports the school in coordinating training in the building services engineering trades and provides industry links for apprenticeships.
• Regionales Landesamt für Schule und Bildung Braunschweig (RLSB)coreOthersThe regional state education authority for Braunschweig. Supervises the school and provides administrative oversight, policy guidance, and quality assurance for the school's educational programmes.
• Stadt Braunschweig – Fachbereich SchulecoreOthersCity of Braunschweig's School Department. Provides municipal support, coordinates with the school's leadership, and facilitates cooperation between the school and other municipal educational institutions.
• Verband der Automobilindustrie (VDA) / AutomobilindustriecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCooperation with the automotive industry for high-voltage technology training, including work on hybrid and electric vehicles. The school offers training in high-voltage technology in the automotive sector.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Regional players

• Berufsbildende Schulen Goslar / BBS am Stadtgarten: Regional vocational school in the greater Braunschweig region offering technical Berufsschule pathways. Comparable in geography (same Regionales Landesamt für Schule und Bildung) and dual-education model, though with a different trade mix.

Emerging players

• Ostfalia Hochschule für angewandte Wissenschaften: University of Applied Sciences in Wolfenbüttel cooperating with the school on FOS class 12 projects. Comparable as a higher-education pathway partner and potential destination for graduates pursuing technical degrees.

Direct peers

• Walter-Gropius-Schule Hildesheim: Public vocational school in Lower Saxony with strong design/media technology focus plus technical trades. Comparable as a state-funded Berufsschule offering BGYM and FOS, with overlapping Gestaltungs- und Medientechnik and technical specialisations.
• Berufsbildende Schulen I Lüneburg: Lower-Saxony public vocational school offering technical Berufsschule, FOS and BGYM pathways with overlapping trade coverage (electrical, metal, automotive, IT). Comparable in programme structure, dual-education model, and state oversight.
• Carl-Hahn-Schule Wolfsburg: Public Berufsbildende Schule in Wolfsburg with a comparable technical vocational profile (automotive, electrical, IT, metal). Directly comparable as a regional Niedersachsen Berufsschule with industry-tied dual training and similar employer ecosystem in the Wolfsburg/Braunschweig economic area.
• Philipp-Müller-Schule Hannover: Hannover-based Berufsbildende Schule covering Elektrotechnik, Metalltechnik, Fahrzeugtechnik and Informationstechnik with FOS and BGYM offerings. Closest direct peer in terms of programme breadth across the same four technical divisions.

Others

• IHK-Braunschweig (Industrie- und Handelskammer): Regional IHK overseeing commercial apprenticeships that intersect with the school's programmes. Comparable as a regulatory/ecosystem counterpart in the dual vocational training system for non-craft trades.
• Technik Akademie Braunschweig (TAB): Local continuing-education partner of Heinrich-Büssing-Schule listed in its own partnerships. Comparable as a regional technical training provider, though focused on adult upskilling rather than initial vocational education.
• Handwerkskammer Braunschweig-Lüneburg-Stade: Regional Chamber of Crafts that oversees apprentice examinations and supports the school's vocational programmes (e.g., Karosserie- und Fahrzeugbaumechaniker graduates). Comparable as a stakeholder/ecosystem institution in the dual vocational training system.

Broad incumbents

• Bundesinstitut für Berufsbildung (BIBB): Federal institute for vocational education and training in Germany. Comparable as a policy, research, and curriculum-setting authority for the entire Berufsbildung system in which the school operates.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/Buessing.Schule
• Instagraminstagram.com/hbs_braunschweig
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/school/heinrich-b%C3%BCssing-schule-braunschweig

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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