Fahrschule Simonsen

What Fahrschule Simonsen does

Fahrschule Simonsen GmbH & Co. KG is a privately held German driving school founded in 1967 and headquartered at Rathausstraße 4 in Flensburg, Schleswig-Holstein. The company delivers the full German license-class curriculum — mopeds through commercial vehicles (AM, A1, A2, A, B, B96, B196, B197, BE, BF17, C1, C1E, C, CE, D1, D1E, D, DE, L, T) — through theory instruction (including intensive holiday courses and 13-language exam preparation) and individual practical driving lessons, supported by a modern fleet (8 Mini Countryman, BMW 3er Touring, 2 BMW X3 for handicap/trailer training, BMW i3 for B197 automatic, plus Suzuki motorcycles) all equipped with current driver-assistance systems.

The business operates 7 physical branches across the greater Flensburg region (Flensburg HQ plus Glücksburg, Handewitt, Husby, Langballig, Freienwill, Harrislee) with a staff of approximately 30+ including 20+ driving instructors, backoffice, marketing and management, co-led by Managing Shareholders Frank Rzepka-Neumann and Robert Wisser. Technology assets include a four-monitor driving simulator (plus a truck/bus simulator funded via EU REACT-EU DigiBonus II), digital smartboards for theory, and the Fahrschuloffice 360° online pre-registration portal. A related sub-brand, Trucker Point Simonsen (Marie-Curie-Ring 16, Flensburg), handles commercial-vehicle licensing under shared management, and an affiliate, Fahrschule Die 2, participates in cross-school first-aid course access.

The revenue model is professional-services fee-for-service: per-license-class tuition (Grundbetrag base fee), per 45-minute driving lesson (Fahrstunde), exam presentation fees, and ancillary services such as first-aid courses (€55), passport photos, vision tests, driving-fitness checks, refresher lessons, mandatory Aufbauseminar/Fahreignungsseminar, license conversions and transfers. German law (Preisaushang) constrains publicly displayed pricing, so quotes are handled in-branch or by phone/WhatsApp. A referral commission flows from a financing partnership with FinanzFair (credit up to €5,000, 3% monthly installments). Marketing is regional and direct-to-consumer, combining branch presence, local word-of-mouth, the company website, Instagram, WhatsApp, and community sponsorships (SC Weiche Flensburg 08; Round Table 53 blind-spot safety program).

Name

Fahrschule Simonsen

Legal name

Fahrschule Simonsen GmbH & Co. KG

Website

https://fahrschule-simonsen.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1967

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Fahrschule Simonsen is a privately held, multi-location German driving school founded in 1967 in Flensburg, Schleswig-Holstein. It delivers the full German license-class curriculum (moped through commercial vehicle) plus simulator training, disability and senior-driver programs, and ancillary services across 7 branches serving the greater Flensburg region.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Flensburg

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Driving License Training Services: Primary revenue from theoretical and practical driving instruction. Services include Grundbetrag (base fee covering theory instruction and initial costs), Fahrstunden (driving lessons charged per 45-minute session), and Prüfungsvorstellung (exam preparation and presentation fees). Prices vary by license class (A, B, C, D, CE, etc.).
2. Supplementary Services: Additional revenue from first aid courses (55€), driving fitness checks, refresher courses, license conversions for foreign licenses, sponsor partnerships with SC Weiche Flensburg 08, and driving simulator sessions.
3. Financing Partnership Commission: Referral partnership with FinanzFair for driver's license financing. Partner offers credit up to 5,000€ with monthly payments of 3% of credit limit.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Fahrschule Simonsen is a multi-location driving school operating since 1967 in the Flensburg region of Schleswig-Holstein, Germany. It delivers theoretical and practical driving instruction across the full spectrum of German driver's license classes (from moped through commercial truck and bus licenses), supported by a digital driving simulator, modern fleet, and ancillary services such as first aid courses, vision tests, passport photos, license conversions, and disability-specific training.

Product overview

Fahrschule Simonsen is a multi-location driving school operating since 1967 in the Flensburg area of Schleswig-Holstein, Germany. Its offering consists of a core training platform organized around a comprehensive range of driver's license classes (AM through DE, including key authorizations B96, B196, B197) delivered through theoretical instruction and practical driving lessons. The portfolio includes a digital driving simulator (Fahrsimulator) for initial practice before road driving, specialized sub-brand Trucker Point Simonsen for commercial vehicle licensing, and a suite of value-added services (passport photos, vision tests, first aid courses, disability training, refresher lessons, and license conversion/transfer). The school operates 7 branch locations (Flensburg, Husby, Handewitt, Langballig, Freienwill, Harrislee, Glücksburg) and offers intensive theory courses, financing options through FinanzFair partner, and online pre-registration via a digital portal.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Driver's License Classes (Führerscheinklassen) Comprehensive driver's license training across all standard German license classes (AM, A1, A2, A, B, B96, B196, B197, BE, BF17, L, C1, C1E, C, CE, D1, D1E, D, DE, T) covering mopeds, motorcycles, cars, trucks, buses, and agricultural vehicles, including theory and practical lessons tailored to individual students.
• Trucker Point Simonsen Specialized sub-brand within the Simonsen Group focused on commercial vehicle licensing (truck, bus, tractor), covering classes T, C1, C1E, C, CE, D1, D1E, D, DE from a dedicated Flensburg site. Shares management with Fahrschule Simonsen.
• Driving Simulator (Fahrsimulator) Original cockpit replica with four monitors providing a realistic driving experience, with an automatic driving instructor assistant and four training modules covering basic skills, turning, right-of-way, and practical knowledge. Allows pre-driving practice before real-world lessons, including a truck/bus simulator funded via Schleswig-Holstein REACT-EU DigiBonus II.
• Intensive Theory Courses (Intensivkurse) Intensive driving theory courses offered across all 7 locations during school holidays and regular periods, covering the complete curriculum in condensed timeframes with multiple sessions per day, enabling faster license completion.
• First Aid Course (Erste-Hilfe-Kurs) On-site first aid certification course required for driver's license applications, priced at 55 EUR per participant, open to students of Fahrschule Simonsen, Trucker Point Simonsen, and Fahrschule Die 2.
• Disability Driving Training (Behindertenausbildung) Specialized driving education for people with physical disabilities (amputations, paralysis, etc.), offering individually tailored solutions with the latest vehicle modification options, focused on independence and mobility.
• Refresher Lessons (Auffrischungsfahrstunden) Refresher driving lessons aimed at older active drivers and those returning after a long driving break, covering defensive driving techniques, current traffic regulations, and practical exercises tailored to individual needs.
• Driving Fitness Check (Fahr-Fitness-Check) Voluntary driving fitness assessment for older drivers, conducted with professionally trained instructors to evaluate current driving skills without any risk to their license status, focusing on mobility preservation and road safety.
• Aufbauseminar (Supplementary Course) Mandatory advanced seminar for beginner drivers in the German driver assessment system, consisting of 4 sessions of 135 minutes each plus a driving test, conducted in groups of 6-12 participants over 2-4 weeks.
• Fahreignungsseminar (Driving Aptitude Seminar) Driving aptitude seminar combining traffic-educational and traffic-psychological modules, designed to help reduce points in the German driving fitness register. Includes 2 modules of 90 minutes each (traffic education) and 2 sessions of 75 minutes each (psychological component).
• License Conversion (Führerscheinumschreibung) Service for converting foreign driver's licenses to German licenses, handling all formalities and providing individual consultation for drivers who obtained their license abroad.
• Driver's License Financing (Führerscheinfinanzierung) Financing option for driver's license costs offered in partnership with FinanzFair, providing credit up to 5,000 EUR with 3% monthly installments for students and trainees; approved for 85% of applicants.
• Passport Photos & Vision Test (Passbilder & Sehtest) On-site biometric passport photo service and officially recognized vision test station, eliminating the need for students to visit separate opticians or photographers for their driver's license application.

Quantifiable outcome

• Theory exams available in 13 different languages
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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App detail

Integration6 records

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• SC Weiche Flensburg 08coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLong-term sponsorship partnership with regional football (soccer) club playing in Regionalliga (4th tier German league). Partnership based on shared values including respect, tolerance, fairness, passion, teamwork, and reliability. Support for Leistungssport (competitive sports) in the Flensburg region.
• Round Table 53minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration for 'Raus aus dem toten Winkel!' (Out of the blind spot!) traffic safety education program. Driving school provides truck for visiting elementary schools to demonstrate blind spot dangers to children, combining theory in classroom and practical demonstrations in schoolyards.
• FinanzFaircoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFinanzFair provides driver's license financing services to customers of Fahrschule Simonsen. Offers credit up to 5,000€ with 3% monthly payment of credit limit. First company to offer driver's license financing in Germany (since 2005). Can approve 85% of applications. Fahrschule Simonsen receives referral income from financed agreements.
• Trucker Point Simonsen GmbH & Co. KGcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRelated company under Simonsen Group umbrella. Located at Marie-Curie-Ring 16, 24941 Flensburg. Specializes in commercial driver's licenses (truck, bus, tractor) and larger vehicle training. Shares management with Fahrschule Simonsen (Frank Rzepka-Neumann and Robert Wisser).
• Fahrschule Die 2 GmbH & Co. KGminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAffiliated driving school network. First aid courses are open to students of Fahrschule Simonsen GmbH & Co. KG, Trucker Point Simonsen GmbH & Co. KG, and Fahrschule Die 2 GmbH & Co. KG.
• Land Schleswig-Holstein / REACT-EUminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDriving simulator project funded through Landesprogramm Wirtschaft 2014-2022 with REACT-EU funds under 'DigiBonus II Schleswig-Holstein' initiative supporting low-threshold digitization measures in small businesses.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• ADAC: Germany's largest automobile club offering driving school services, FahrFitness checks, and driver training programs nationwide. Comparable as a broad incumbent in driving instruction with substantially larger geographic reach and brand recognition.
• TÜV SÜD: International testing and certification body with driver safety training, Fahrerlaubnis services, and educational programs. Comparable broad incumbent in vehicle-related testing, certification, and training services.
• DEKRA: Global testing, inspection, and certification organization offering driver training and Fahrerlaubnisprüfung preparation services across Germany. Comparable broad incumbent combining regulatory testing with education and training offerings.

Direct peers

• Avus GmbH: Online driving school platform offering theory courses, app-based learning, and connected partner driving school networks. Direct peer competing for the same customers with a technology-led, lower-overhead operating model.
• Fahrschule.de: Leading German driving school marketplace and directory with search, comparison, and online booking functionality. Direct peer in customer acquisition channels, competing for visibility and lead conversion in the same search-driven demand pool.
• 123fahrschule Holding GmbH: Germany's largest digital-first driving school chain offering online theory instruction and hybrid practical training. Direct peer targeting the same customer segments with similar license class coverage but differentiated by digital-first delivery model versus Simonsen's in-person model.

Others

• FahrschulApp / Click-Learn: Software and app provider for driving schools, including the FahrschulOffice 360° booking platform actually used by Fahrschule Simonsen. Adjacent enabling technology partner rather than a direct competitor, illustrating the software stack supporting modern German driving school operations.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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