Fachakademie für Sozialpädagogik Maria Stern Nördlingen

What Fachakademie für Sozialpädagogik Maria Stern Nördlingen does

The Fachakademie für Sozialpädagogik Maria Stern Nördlingen is a state-recognized private vocational academy in Nördlingen, Bavaria, established in 1906 and operated by the Schulwerk der Diözese Augsburg, a public-law foundation under the Catholic Diocese of Augsburg. It is one of Bavaria's oldest training institutions for social pedagogy educators (Erzieherinnen/Erzieher), delivering the "Bachelor Professional in Sozialwesen" qualification that is required to practice as a certified educator in Germany.

The academy's core offerings consist of two three-year training pathways — the Klassische Ausbildung for students with intermediate secondary education who have completed vocational preparation, and the Praxisintegrierte Ausbildung (PiA) for Abiturienten and career changers — supplemented by a dual study program (B.A. in Social Work & Management) and add-on modules covering media literacy, practice mentoring, and systemic youth work. Curriculum delivery uses a digital learning platform with Google Workspace integration, and the institution was certified as a fobizz-Schule 2025/2026 for modern, near-paperless teaching. The academy maintains a 25-year-old Erasmus+ mobility network spanning Austria, Ireland, Spain, France, and most recently Italy (since 2024), enabling over 525 international student exchanges.

The institution does not charge tuition; it is financed through Bavarian state funding as a recognized private school, with students eligible for Aufstiegs-BAföG of up to 841 EUR per month. Student recruitment runs through information evenings, career fairs (Azubi Xperience), and direct partnerships with regional Mittelschulen, Realschulen, and Gymnasien. The academy produces approximately 70 qualified educators per year (72 in 2025), and is led by Direktor Dr. Timo Meister, with Annett Busam-Loeprecht as deputy.

Name

Fachakademie für Sozialpädagogik Maria Stern Nördlingen

Legal name

Schulwerk der Diözese Augsburg

Website

https://faksnoe.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1906

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Fachakademie für Sozialpädagogik Maria Stern Nördlingen is a Bavarian state-recognized vocational academy, established in 1906 and operated by the Schulwerk der Diözese Augsburg, that trains social pedagogy educators (Bachelor Professional in Sozialwesen) through classical, practice-integrated, and dual-degree programs for prospective students in the Donau-Ries region.

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Product category

Vocational Education and Educator Training

NAICS

Educational Services (61)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYBPACANAK

Apprenticeships, Internships & Work-Based Learning Programs

Business & Public Services/HR, Staffing & Recruitment Services/Training, Learning & Development Services

Keywords

• Social pedagogy training
• Educator certification programs
• Vocational academy programs
• Practice-integrated training
• Early childhood education

Headquarters

HQ city

Nördlingen

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. State Funding: As a state-recognized private school operated by the Schulwerk der Diözese Augsburg (a public law foundation of the Diocese of Augsburg), the institution receives government funding for educational operations. The school does not charge tuition fees.
2. Student Support Funding (BAföG): Students may receive state financial aid (Aufstiegs-BAföG) of up to 841 EUR monthly as a non-repayable grant, which supports living expenses during training.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Fachakademie für Sozialpädagogik Maria Stern Nördlingen is a state-recognized private vocational academy delivering three-year educator training programs (Erzieherausbildung) that qualify graduates as state-certified social pedagogy educators (Bachelor Professional in Sozialwesen). The academy offers three primary training pathways—a classic three-year program for students with intermediate secondary education, a practice-integrated dual program (PiA) for Abiturienten and career changers, and a dual study program leading to a B.A. in Social Work and Management—supplemented by international Erasmus+ internships across five European partner countries.

Product overview

Fachakademie für Sozialpädagogik Maria Stern Nördlingen is a vocational academy for social pedagogy offering comprehensive educator training programs as one of Bavaria's oldest training institutions (since 1906), operated by the Schulwerk der Diözese Augsburg. The core offerings consist of three main training pathways: the traditional three-year training program for students with intermediate secondary education requiring prior vocational preparation, the practice-integrated training (PiA) combining theoretical learning with practical experience from the start, and a dual study program in Social Work and Management. Supplementary educational programs include international Erasmus+ internships across five European countries, media education through the Medienführerschein Bayern program, practice mentoring training, and systemic approaches training with adolescents. The academy also provides continuing education information evenings and maintains partnerships with international institutions including schools in Austria, Ireland, Spain, France, and Italy.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Klassische Ausbildung (Classic Training Program) Three-year training program for becoming a state-recognized educator (Bachelor Professional in Social Services) for students with intermediate secondary education (mittlerer Schulabschluss), requiring prior vocational training such as the Social-Pedagogical Introduction Year or childcare training.
• Praxisintegrierte Ausbildung (PiA) (Practice-Integrated Training) Three-year dual training program combining school-based theoretical learning with practical training in social-pedagogical institutions from the start, designed for students with (Fach-)Abitur or those with completed vocational training and professional experience, with students earning a training salary.
• Duales Studium: Soziale Arbeit & Management (B.A.) (Dual Degree Program) Combined study program offering a Bachelor of Arts in Social Work and Management, integrating academic education with practical training in cooperation with partner universities.
• Erasmus+ Auslandspraktika (International Internships) International practical training program enabling students to complete three-week internships at partner institutions across Europe (Austria, Ireland, Spain, France, Italy) through the EU Erasmus+ program, facilitating over 525 mobility experiences since inception.

Quantifiable outcome

• 72 graduates in 2025 (52 classical training + 19 PiA + 1 other pathway)
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Various facilities in Brescia, ItalyminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024First year participation in 2024 with internship placements in Brescia, Italy (approximately 370 km from Nördlingen). Italy is the newest destination in the Erasmus+ program network.
• École Maternelle Jean Rostand, Riom, FrancecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023Since 2023, FakS maintains a cooperation with École Maternelle Jean Rostand in Riom, Nördlingen's twin town in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region of France. This partnership also facilitates reciprocal exchanges including teacher visits.
• ESPAI INFANTIL, Barcelona, SpaincoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2010Since 2010, students have the opportunity to complete internships at ESPAI INFANTIL, a multilingual kindergarten in Barcelona, Catalonia. The facility accommodates up to 10 students per cycle.
• St. Patrick's National School and St. Laurence's National School, Greystones, IrelandcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2008Since 2008, cooperation with two primary schools in Greystones, County Wicklow, Ireland. Currently offers 14 internship placements for FakS students. Students participate in 3-week practical training placements.
• Bundesbildungsanstalt für Elementarpädagogik (BAfEP) Linz, KreuzschwesterncoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2001Since 2001, a student exchange partnership with the BAfEP in Linz, Austria. Offers 10 internship places annually for FakS students. Linz sends approximately 10 students to FakS for 3-week exchanges, demonstrating bidirectional mobility.
• Realschule Maria Stern NördlingencoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPilot project 'Medientutoren' (media literacy tutors) where FakS students from the second study year mentor 5th graders at Realschule Maria Stern in digital literacy, internet safety, and responsible media use.
• EU Erasmus+ ProgrammecoreOthersEuropean Union education program providing funding for international student mobility. FakS has participated since 2001, enabling over 525 mobilities. The program supports practical training experiences across European partner facilities.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• IU Internationale Hochschule: Germany's largest private university with state-recognised distance-learning programs in social work and education, competing for the same dual-study and career-changer applicants that FakS Nördlingen addresses via PiA and the dual B.A. pathway.
• Katholische Stiftungshochschule München (KSH): A Catholic university of applied sciences offering bachelor's and master's programs in social work and education, including the dual B.A. in Soziale Arbeit that FakS Nördlingen also offers. Operates at a higher academic tier and broader geographic scope, with overlapping target students.
• Hochschule für angewandte Wissenschaften München (HM): A large public university of applied sciences in Bavaria offering bachelor's programs in social work. Competes for the same pool of Abiturienten interested in social-pedagogical careers that FakS Nördlingen targets with its dual B.A. track.

Emerging players

• FOM Hochschule: A large private university with dual and part-time study programs including social-work-related tracks, often chosen by career changers and working professionals. Competes for the same non-traditional applicant segment as FakS's PiA and dual-study offerings.

Direct peers

• Städtische Fachakademie für Sozialpädagogik München: A municipal Fachakademie für Sozialpädagogik in Munich training state-recognised educators. Same qualification framework and product set as FakS Nördlingen, but operating at much larger scale in an urban setting.
• Fachakademie für Sozialpädagogik Bamberg: A Bavarian Catholic Fachakademie für Sozialpädagogik under the Erzbistum Bamberg, training state-recognised educators via classical and dual pathways. Directly comparable in regulatory and ecclesiastical positioning to FakS Nördlingen.
• Fachakademie für Sozialpädagogik Aschaffenburg: A Catholic Fachakademie für Sozialpädagogik in Lower Franconia offering the same classical and PiA educator training tracks. Comparable to FakS Nördlingen in mission, diocesan affiliation, and qualification output.
• Staatliche Fachakademie für Sozialpädagogik Passau: A state-run Fachakademie für Sozialpädagogik in Bavaria offering identical classical and PiA educator training programs. Closely comparable in product design to FakS Nördlingen, differing mainly in public vs. church operator.
• Fachakademie für Sozialpädagogik Regensburg: A Bavarian Fachakademie für Sozialpädagogik with comparable classical and PiA pathways serving a different regional catchment. Directly comparable in product structure and regulatory environment to FakS Nördlingen.
• Fachakademie für Sozialpädagogik Freising (Schulwerk der Erzdiözese München und Freising): A fellow Catholic Fachakademie für Sozialpädagogik in Bavaria under a different diocesan Schulwerk, offering the same three-year educator training and PiA pathways. Directly comparable in mission, regulatory setting, and customer base to FakS Maria Stern Nördlingen.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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