Friedrich-List-Berufskolleg Herford

What Friedrich-List-Berufskolleg Herford does

Friedrich-List-Berufskolleg Herford (FLB) is a public vocational school (Berufskolleg) located at Hermannstraße 7, 32051 Herford, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. It operates under the Schulträgerschaft of Kreis Herford with oversight from the NRW Ministry of School and Continuing Education, having been founded in 1889 as the Handelslehranstalt des Kaufmännischen Vereins and renamed Friedrich-List-Berufskolleg in 1998. The school serves approximately 2,000 students across three divisions: Berufsschule (dual-system vocational training for ~750 apprentices in commercial professions), Vollzeitschule (full-time programs for ~1,000 students leading to Hauptschulabschluss, Fachhochschulreife or Abitur), and Fachschule für Wirtschaft (~250 working professionals pursuing the Staatlich geprüfte/r Betriebswirt/in and Bachelor Professional in Wirtschaft credentials). Teaching is delivered by approximately 110 faculty across more than 20 programs.

The school's core technology is administrative and pedagogical rather than commercial: WebUntis for digital scheduling and substitution planning, electronic Klassenbuch under DSGVO-compliant consent, the SOL (Self-Organised Learning) methodology with documented differentiation phases and student self-assessment, Rosetta Stone for language instruction, and student-laptop programs in select tracks. Curriculum technology centers on a Berufliches Gymnasium with three specializations (Business Administration/BRC, European Studies, Mathematik/Informatik), a Fachschule with focus areas in Marketing and Wirtschaftsinformatik, and a formal cooperation with Fachhochschule des Mittelstands (FHM) Bielefeld that allows simultaneous Bachelor of Arts attainment — over 50% of Fachschule graduates pursue this pathway.

The business model is public-budget funded: regular programs are tuition-free and the school is financed through NRW state educational allocations via Kreis Herford. The Fachschule für Wirtschaft charges tuition to continuing-education participants (specific amounts are not publicly disclosed and are available only via downloadable PDF), and a support association (Förderverein Friedrich-List-Berufskolleg e.V.) and a continuing-education subsidiary (FLW Herford) provide supplementary funding channels. The school monetizes no commercial revenue, has no equity funding or shareholders, and operates under public-sector governance rather than market competition — making the standard PE/VC analytical frame only partially applicable.

Name

Friedrich-List-Berufskolleg Herford

Legal name

Friedrich-List-Berufskolleg Herford

Website

https://flb-herford.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1889

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Public vocational school (Berufskolleg) in Herford, Germany, operated by Kreis Herford and the NRW Ministry of Education, serving approximately 2,000 students across dual-system Berufsschule, full-time Vollzeitschule, and Fachschule für Wirtschaft programs in commercial and business disciplines.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Vocational Secondary Education

NAICS

Business and Secretarial Schools (611410), Technical and Trade Schools (6115)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Operations, Supply Chain & Logistics Management Schools (EDAHAHAF)

akta.pro secondary industry

College & Career Transition Services (Bridge Programs, Dual Enrollment Pathways) (EDAAABAK)

Keywords

• Vocational education training
• Commercial business education
• Dual apprenticeship training
• Higher commercial school
• Continuing professional education

Headquarters

HQ city

Herford

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Public education funding: As a public vocational school maintained by Kreis Herford and governed by the Ministry of School and Continuing Education of North Rhine-Westphalia, the school is funded through public educational budgets. No commercial revenue is generated. Students in regular programs attend free of tuition. The Fachschule für Wirtschaft charges tuition fees for continued education participants.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Friedrich-List-Berufskolleg Herford is a public vocational school delivering commercial and business education across three divisions: Berufsschule (dual-system apprenticeship training for professions such as banking, industry, retail, logistics, and office management), Vollzeitschule (full-time programs including Berufliches Gymnasium with three specializations, Höhere Handelsschule, and Handelsschule leading to qualifications from Hauptschulabschluss to Abitur), and Fachschule für Wirtschaft (advanced continuing education leading to Staatlich geprüfte/r Betriebswirt/in and Bachelor Professional in Wirtschaft). The school is operated by Kreis Herford under the NRW Ministry of Education and serves the Herford district and East Westphalia region.

Product overview

Friedrich-List-Berufskolleg Herford is a vocational school offering a comprehensive portfolio of educational programs in commerce and business administration. The institution operates as a unified platform providing multiple educational tracks: Berufsschule (dual vocational training), Berufliches Gymnasium (vocational high school with three specializations), Fachschule für Wirtschaft (advanced business school), and Höhere Handelsschule (higher commercial school). Programs range from Hauptschulabschluss to Abitur and include specialized tracks such as European Studies, Mathematics/Computer Science, and EU-Industrial Clerks. The school implements SOL (Self-Organized Learning) methodology across programs and offers additional qualifications including Bachelor degree pathways through partnerships with FHDW/FHM.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Berufsschule (Dual-System Vocational Training) Dual-system vocational school programs for apprentices (Auszubildende) in commercial professions including banking, industry, retail, logistics, office management, wholesale, and KEP. Apprentices attend school part-time alongside workplace training at regional companies, leading to IHK-recognized vocational qualifications.

Quantifiable outcome

• Graduates of the Fachschule receive 'Bachelor Professional in Wirtschaft' (DQR Level 6), the highest qualification issued by schools in Germany
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Fachhochschule des Mittelstands (FHM) BielefeldcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFLB maintains a formal cooperation agreement with the FHM (Fachhochschule des Mittelstands) in Bielefeld. Fachschule students can simultaneously pursue a Bachelor of Arts in Betriebswirtschaftslehre or Digital Business Management alongside their state-certified continuing education. Over 50% of Fachschule graduates continue to earn a BA through this pathway. Recruitment for the dual program is handled through the TraNex26 online platform.
• European Commission — Erasmus+ ProgrammecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFLB holds an Erasmus accreditation valid until 2027, providing financial support for student and staff mobility, international internships (EU-Industriekaufleute complete ~10-week internships in Ireland), and transnational project collaboration. Erasmus+ funding enables international exchanges with partner schools in France, Spain, Poland, Denmark, and China.
• Robert Bosch Stiftung — Gemeinsam mehr Chancen – Avancer ensembleminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSince May 2011, FLB has been a network partner of the Düsseldorf Network operated by the Robert Bosch Stiftung. The program 'Gemeinsam mehr Chancen – Avancer ensemble' provides financial support for the mobility of German and French vocational students, facilitating exchange between FLB and French partner schools.
• Lycée Pierre de la Ramée, Saint-Quentin, FranceminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFLB's eTwinning partner school since 2015/16. Three eTwinning projects have been successfully conducted and awarded the eTwinning Seal, including a German-French meeting with Fairtrade (2015/17), a project on internet trust (2016/17), and a project on World War I commemoration (2016/17).
• Lycée Aimée Césaire, Lille, FranceminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSince 2018, FLB has maintained a placement cooperation with Lycée Aimée Césaire in Lille. In October 2022, two French students completed three-week internships in Herford retail businesses (Deichmann, C&A, Marktkauf, Poggenpohl). In return, FLB students can undertake internships in France with Sylvia Seifert as the contact.
• IES Núm 1, Xàbia, SpainminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSince approximately 2019, FLB has partnered with IES Núm 1 in Xàbia, Spain, to facilitate work experience placements for students from both countries. Spanish students undertake internships in Herford companies; FLB students complete internships in Spain. The cooperation includes Erasmus+ funding for mobility.
• Partner Schools: Dänemark, Polen, Spanien, ChinaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFLB maintains school partnerships with institutions in Denmark, Poland, Spain, and China, as part of its Europaschule profile. Partnerships facilitate student exchanges, international project weeks, and joint educational activities. Julius Sendra Morant coordinates Spain exchanges; other country coordinators are named per partnership.
• Deutsch-Französisches Jugendwerk (DFJW/OFAJ)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerThe DFJW (Office Franco-Allemand de la Jeunesse) provides financial support for internships in France as part of FLB's French exchange program, complementing Erasmus+ funding.
• Agentur für Arbeit / Landeseinrichtung 'Kein Abschluss ohne Anschluss'minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFLB participates in the NRW state initiative 'Kein Abschluss ohne Anschluss' (KAoA) for career orientation, implementing standardized career planning processes, coordination agreements with regional employers, and career counseling in cooperation with the Federal Employment Agency.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Hans-Böckler-Berufskolleg: Well-known NRW Berufskolleg offering comparable commercial/vocational programs including Berufsschule, Berufliches Gymnasium, and Fachschule tracks. Direct competitor for students in the region and structurally similar in offerings and governance.
• Berufskolleg Köln: One of the larger NRW Berufskollegs with commercial/business programs and similar division structure. Comparable competitor operating under the same NRW school law framework and offering similar Berufsschule/Vollzeit/Fachschule tracks.
• Max-Planck-Berufskolleg Düsseldorf: NRW Berufskolleg with comparable commercial-vocational profile, including dual-system training and upper-secondary vocational pathways. Comparable as a regional NRW vocational competitor with similar program mix.
• Ludwig-Erhard-Berufskolleg: NRW Berufskolleg with a strong commercial/business profile, including banking and industry vocational tracks. Comparable direct peer because of similar program portfolio (Bankkaufmann, Industriekaufmann, etc.) and parallel Berufliches Gymnasium offerings.
• Fachhochschule des Mittelstands (FHM) Bielefeld: Private university of applied sciences with a strong focus on commercial/business education and a formal cooperation with FLB enabling the dual Bachelor pathway. Closest institutional peer because it shares the commercial/business orientation, serves similar students, and is a strategic partner.

Regional players

• Berufskolleg Lübbecke: Geographically nearby Berufskolleg in the East Westphalia region serving a comparable commercial-education mandate. Regional peer competing for students in an overlapping catchment area.

Market position

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/school/friedrich-list-berufskolleg-herford

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Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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