FOS BOS Ansbach

What FOS BOS Ansbach does

FOS BOS Ansbach (legal name: Staatliche Fachoberschule und Berufsoberschule Ansbach) is a state-run public vocational upper secondary school located at Pfarrstraße 21/23, 91522 Ansbach, Bavaria, Germany. It operates as a unified two-school institution under the Bavarian State Ministry of Education and Cultural Affairs, offering the Fachoberschule (FOS) — a two-year program with four tracks (Technik, Internationale Wirtschaft, Wirtschaft & Verwaltung, Sozialwesen) — and the Berufsoberschule (BOS) — a one- to two-year program with three tracks (Technik, Sozial, Wirtschaft) for vocational training graduates. The school's core product integrates classroom instruction with a mandatory half-year practical training (Fachpraktische Ausbildung, FPA) in the 11th grade, placing students at over 100 regional partner companies. An optional 13th-grade track enables graduates to obtain fachgebundene or allgemeine Hochschulreife for direct university admission. International mobility is offered through the EU Erasmus+ program, with 36 students in 2025/26 receiving Europass-certified placements in Malta, Meran, and Salamanca. Support services include Lerncoaching, inclusion support (Berufliche Sonderpädagogik), and addiction counseling (Suchtberatung).

The institution's business model is government-funded public education: tuition is free (kostenfrei), and revenue flows entirely from Bavarian state education budgets rather than commercial activity. Go-to-market is event-driven and geographically local — annual open house days (Tag der offenen Tür), information evenings (Infoabend), and 'Realschulschnuppertage' cooperation programs with regional Realschulen in western Middle Franconia are the primary recruitment mechanisms. The school's technology stack is operationally modest: a Joomla CMS powers fosbosansbach.de, SSL/TLS secures data transmission, and a basic online enrollment platform handles digital applications, with web hosting by Strato AG in German data centers under GDPR-compliant data processing terms. Distribution is direct enrollment only, with no commercial resellers; the school sits within a regulated educational monopoly, with articulation pathways to Hochschule Ansbach and other Bavarian universities. The school is led by Schulleiter OStD Gernot Helmreich.

Name

FOS BOS Ansbach

Legal name

Staatliche Fachoberschule und Berufsoberschule Ansbach

Website

https://fosbosansbach.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

2018

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

FOS BOS Ansbach is a Bavarian state-run public vocational upper secondary school offering Fachoberschule and Berufsoberschule programs that combine classroom instruction with mandatory regional internships, serving students with intermediate secondary education or completed vocational training seeking university entrance qualifications.

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akta.pro rank

Product category

Vocational Secondary Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Career Readiness & College Prep (In-School) (EDAJAFAM)

Keywords

• Public secondary education
• Vocational upper school
• University entrance qualification
• School-based practical training
• State-funded education

Headquarters

HQ city

Ansbach

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 State Funding: As a state-run public school (Staatliche Fachoberschule und Berufsoberschule) in Bavaria, Germany, the institution is funded through government education budgets and does not charge tuition fees.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

FOS BOS Ansbach is a state-run Bavarian vocational upper secondary school delivering two-year Fachoberschule (FOS) and one-to-two year Berufsoberschule (BOS) programs that prepare students for university entrance (Fachhochschulreife, fachgebundene or allgemeine Hochschulreife). Instruction combines classroom teaching with mandatory practical training (fachpraktische Ausbildung/FPA) through a network of regional partner companies, plus an optional 13th grade, preparatory courses, learning coaching, and Erasmus+ international mobility.

Product overview

FOS BOS Ansbach operates as a two-school institution offering the Fachoberschule (FOS) and Berufsoberschule (BOS), representing a unified educational platform with distinct programs. The FOS provides four two-year vocational tracks (Technik, Internationale Wirtschaft, Wirtschaft & Verwaltung, Sozialwesen) with integrated practical training (FPA), while the BOS offers three accelerated one-to-two-year tracks for career changers with completed vocational training. Both schools are complemented by a 13th-grade advanced program for university qualification, preparatory courses, learning coaching support, and Erasmus+ international exchange opportunities. The institution serves students transitioning from secondary education to higher education or professional careers.

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Products and services

• Fachoberschule (FOS) Technik Two-year vocational upper school program in the Technology track, preparing students for engineering studies at universities of applied sciences. Includes hands-on practical training in school workshops.
• Fachoberschule (FOS) Internationale Wirtschaft Two-year vocational upper school program focusing on international business relationships, intercultural communication, and global trade, preparing students for internationally-oriented university studies.
• Fachoberschule (FOS) Wirtschaft & Verwaltung Two-year vocational upper school program in Business & Administration, covering business administration, economics, business informatics, and law, preparing students for business studies at universities of applied sciences.
• Fachoberschule (FOS) Sozialwesen Two-year vocational upper school program in Social Studies, providing theoretical knowledge and practical experience in educational and social work settings, preparing students for social pedagogy studies.
• Berufsoberschule (BOS) Technik One to two-year professional upper school in Technology for students with completed vocational training, leading to university entrance qualification (Fachhochschulreife or Hochschulreife) with focus on mathematics, physics, and technology.
• Berufsoberschule (BOS) Sozial One to two-year professional upper school in Social Studies for students with completed vocational training, focusing on pedagogy and psychology, leading to university entrance qualification.
• Berufsoberschule (BOS) Wirtschaft One to two-year professional upper school in Business for students with completed vocational training, covering business administration, economics, and business informatics, leading to university entrance qualification.
• 13. Klasse FOS Additional 13th year program for FOS graduates to achieve fachgebundene Hochschulreife (subject-specific university entrance qualification) or allgemeine Hochschulreife (general university entrance qualification with second foreign language requirement).
• Vorklasse/Vorkurs FOS Preparatory class and preparatory course for students needing to strengthen skills in German, English, and mathematics before entering the FOS program, offered in July (full-time block) or as Saturday sessions.

Quantifiable outcome

• 242 students graduated in the 2025/26 school year, with 52 achieving an average grade of 1.x or better, and 3 achieving the top grade of 1.0

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Europass / European Union Erasmus+ ProgrammecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 7 February 2026FOSBOS Ansbach participates in the Erasmus+ program, co-financed by the European Union. In the 2025/26 academic year, 36 students received Europass certificates documenting international learning experiences including three-week internships in Malta, two-week internships in Meran (Italy), and 14-day language courses in Salamanca (Spain). The program provides financial support for student mobility and internationalization of the curriculum.
• Hochschule Ansbach (University of Applied Sciences Ansbach)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerClose institutional partnership with Hochschule Ansbach. President Prof. Dr. Sascha Müller-Feuerstein regularly participates in graduation ceremonies, promoting the university as a progression pathway. The school leverages the university's excellent national rankings and campus life (legendary campus parties) in marketing materials. The university is also listed as a potential internship host for FOS Technik students.
• Regional Internship Partner Companies (100+)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerExtensive network of over 100 regional companies and public institutions across Ansbach and the wider Middle Franconia region providing internship placements for FOS students. Partners span diverse sectors including automotive (Autohaus Cloppenburg, Autohaus Farnbacher), banking (Commerzbank, Sparkasse Ansbach, VR-Bank Mittelfranken West, HypoVereinsbank, Sparda-Bank), public administration (Landratsamt Ansbach, Finanzamt, Stadt Ansbach, Regierung von Mittelfranken), healthcare (Klinikum Ansbach, AOK Bayern, BARMER, Bezirksklinikum), retail (MediaMarkt, Saturn, Deichmann), and social services (Bayerisches Rotes Kreuz, Caritas, Diakonisches Werk).
• Blaues Kreuz Ansbach (Blue Cross Ansbach)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with the addiction counseling center Blaues Kreuz in Ansbach for educational purposes. On June 15, 2026, the pre-classes (Vorklassen W and ST) participated in an action day on alcohol and addiction, held at the Blaues Kreuz facilities. Activities included a driving simulator, drunk goggles demonstrations, and a personal testimony from a recovering alcoholic.
• TFO Meran (Italy)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational school partnership through the Erasmus+ program. Students from FOSBOS Ansbach have completed two-week internships at TFO Meran, and the school participates in international cooperation activities (Internationale Kooperationen & Partner) as part of its internationalization strategy.
• Memorium Nürnberger Prozesse (Nuremberg Trials Memorial)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducational partnership for the 'Macht' (Power) seminar. On July 2, 2026, students visited the Memorium Nürnberger Prozesse (Nuremberg Trials Memorial), exploring the historical Saal 600, the exhibition on the Nuremberg Trials, and participating in a workshop 'Der Nationalsozialismus vor Gericht' examining the cases of Hermann Göring, Wilhelm Keitel, and Albert Speer.
• Förderverein 'Die Paten' der FOSBOS Ansbach (Supporting Association)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe school's dedicated supporting association 'Die Paten' organizes cultural events including the annual Christmas revue 'Schrille Nacht' (Crazy Night), held in cooperation with Freilandtheater Ansbach. The association supports school life and provides supplementary funding for student activities and projects.
• Freilandtheater Ansbach (Open Air Theater Ansbach)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTheater partnership for cultural events. The Förderverein 'Die Paten' organizes the 'Schrille Nacht' Christmas revue featuring professional actresses Nina Neuner, Ulrike Koch, and Atischeh H. Braun, with ticket sales managed through the Freilandtheater's ticketing platform.
• Strato AG (Web Hosting Provider)minorOthersWebserver hosting provider for the FOSBOS Ansbach website, operating in German data centers. A data processing agreement (Vertrag zur Auftragsdatenverarbeitung) has been concluded with the provider per GDPR requirements.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Staatliche FOS/BOS Nürnberg: State FOS/BOS in nearby Nuremberg serving the same Middle Franconia region as Ansbach. Offers the identical Bavarian FOS/BOS track structure and competes with FOSBOS Ansbach for the same regional applicant pool from Realschule graduates.
• Staatliche FOS/BOS München: Largest state-run FOS/BOS in Bavaria offering the same Fachoberschule and Berufsoberschule tracks as FOSBOS Ansbach. Directly competes for student applicants within the same state curriculum framework and serves a similar secondary-to-higher-education pathway role in the greater Munich catchment area.
• Staatliche FOS/BOS Augsburg: State FOS/BOS in Augsburg offering the same Bavarian curriculum tracks (Technik, Wirtschaft, Sozialwesen, Internationale Wirtschaft). Operates as a direct peer in the broader Bavarian secondary-to-higher-education pathway under identical state regulations.
• Staatliche FOS/BOS Bamberg: State FOS/BOS in Bamberg, the closest geographic peer to Ansbach in Upper Franconia. Offers the same standardized FOS/BOS tracks and competes for students from neighboring Realschulen in the broader Franconia region.

Emerging players

• IU Internationale Hochschule: Germany's largest private university offering flexible, often online-based bachelor and master programs with state-recognized credentials. Competes for adult learners who might otherwise pursue BOS pathways and represents an emerging alternative for students seeking higher-education access without rigid daytime classroom schedules.

Broad incumbents

• Eckert Schulen: Major private vocational school group in Germany with full-time and part-time programs leading to vocational qualifications and university entrance credentials. Represents an established private-sector alternative pathway competing for the same student demographic as public FOS/BOS schools.
• WBS Schulen: Germany's largest private vocational education provider, offering state-recognized vocational tracks and certifications including pathways comparable to FOS/BOS qualifications. Targets adult learners and re-skillers with flexible scheduling — a structural alternative to FOSBOS Ansbach's rigid daytime programs.

Regional players

• Staatliche FOS/BOS Erlangen: State FOS/BOS in Erlangen within the broader Middle Franconia/Nuremberg metropolitan area. Operates under the same Bavarian state framework but serves a more urban catchment with stronger competition from private alternatives and universities.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

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