FOS BOS Memmingen

What FOS BOS Memmingen does

FOS BOS Memmingen (full name: Staatliche Fachoberschule und Staatliche Berufsoberschule Memmingen) is a public secondary vocational education institution operated by the Bavarian state, founded in 1974. The institution delivers the Fachoberschule (FOS) and Berufsoberschule (BOS) curricula across the 11th, 12th, and 13th grades, preparing students for higher education entrance qualifications including the Fachhochschulreife and fachgebundene Hochschulreife. The school operates from Bodenseestraße 39, 87719 Mindelheim, with a branch serving the broader Memmingen region.

The school offers four primary specialization tracks: Technik (Technology), Wirtschaft und Verwaltung (Business and Administration), Sozialwesen (Social Affairs), and an international business track. The international track is taught in multiple languages including English, French, Spanish, Italian, Turkish, Bosnian/Serbian/Croatian, and Russian, reflecting the institution's linguistic diversity. FOS BOS Memmingen maintains Erasmus+ exchange partnerships with secondary institutions in Mulhouse, Perpignan, and Hendaye (France), and received the Europa-Urkunde 2024 certification for international engagement.

The institution runs on a state-funded public education model with no commercial revenue mechanics. It employs 31 staff and approximately 50 years of operating history. The school participates in the PROOF research project to pilot AI-assisted assessment tools for communication competencies, and supports a Förderverein (support association) and student government (SMV). Project-based learning initiatives include Aktion Tagwerk, Tutanchamun, and Dakar Rally programs.

Name

FOS BOS Memmingen

Legal name

Staatliche Berufsoberschule Memmingen

Website

https://fosbos-mm.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1974

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

FOS BOS Memmingen is a Bavarian state public school operating Fachoberschule and Berufsoberschule programs across four specializations (technology, business, social affairs, international). Founded 1974, it serves secondary students preparing for higher education entrance qualifications, with 31 staff and state funding.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public Secondary Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

International/Global Curriculum Schools (IB, Cambridge, etc.) (EDAJABAG)

Keywords

• Vocational secondary education
• Upper secondary school
• Fachoberschule programs
• Public school education
• International student exchanges

Headquarters

HQ city

Memmingen

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. State-Funded Education: As a public state school in Bavaria, FOS BOS Memmingen is funded entirely by government (Bavarian state and municipal) educational budgets. No tuition fees are charged to students. The school charges a nominal class fee (Klassengeld) for materials.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

FOS BOS Memmingen is a state-run Bavarian upper secondary school that delivers the two-year Fachoberschule (FOS) and Berufsoberschule (BOS) programs across four specializations (Sozialwesen, Technik, Wirtschaft/Verwaltung, Internationale Wirtschaft), leading to the Fachhochschulreife and, after grade 13, the general Abitur. It supplements classroom instruction with preparatory classes (Vorklasse/Vorkurs), the Seminarfach research seminar, fachpraktische Ausbildung workplace internships, and Erasmus+ international exchanges. The school is tuition-free, funded by the Bavarian state, and targets students aged roughly 16-20 holding the Mittlere Reife.

Product overview

FOS BOS Memmingen is a German vocational upper secondary school offering two core educational programs: the Fachoberschule (FOS) and Berufsoberschule (BOS). The FOS provides four study specializations (Sozialwesen, Technik, Wirtschaft/Verwaltung, and Internationale Wirtschaft) leading to qualifications for universities of applied sciences and, after grade 13, the general Abitur. Supporting programs include preparatory classes (Vorklasse, Vorkurs), a comprehensive Wahlpflichtfächer elective catalog, and a Seminarfach capstone program for academic skill development. International engagement is supported through Erasmus+ exchange programs. The school also participates in the 'proof' AI-assisted assessment project (2024-2027).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Fachoberschule (FOS) A two-year upper secondary school program (grades 12-13) offering the Fachhochschulreife (qualification for applied sciences universities) and, upon completion of grade 13, the general Abitur. Available in four study specializations: Sozialwesen, Technik, Wirtschaft/Verwaltung, and Internationale Wirtschaft. Targeted at students aged 16-20 with Mittlere Reife.
• Berufsoberschule (BOS) A two-year upper secondary school for students who have completed vocational training (Ausbildung), offering the qualification for universities of applied sciences and, after grade 13, the general Abitur. Targeted at vocational training graduates with Mittlere Reife.
• FOS Vorklasse A one-year preparatory class for students without the required qualifications for direct FOS admission, providing foundational knowledge for subsequent FOS studies.
• FOS Vorkurs A preparatory course designed to help students meet the entrance requirements for the Fachoberschule.
• Seminarfach A seminar program for 13th-grade students focused on developing academic skills including literature research, citation techniques, and scientific writing, culminating in a seminar paper and presentation.
• Fachpraktische Ausbildung Workplace-based practical training component integrated into the FOS program, providing students with real-world professional experience in their chosen field.
• Erasmus+ Programme International mobility programs enabling students to complete internships abroad in partner cities including Alicante (Spain), Auch (France), Prague (Czech Republic), and connections with Southeast Missouri State University (USA), supporting the development of intercultural competencies.

Quantifiable outcome

• Students can earn Fachabitur or Abitur — opening access to all German universities and Fachhochschulen
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

AI capability2 records

Feature2 records

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Rohde & Schwarz Messgerätebau GmbHminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 10 June 2026Class 11FIB visited Rohde & Schwarz for hands-on practical training (fachpraktische Ausbildung), gaining insights into modern manufacturing processes and career paths in technology. The company also offered tours of their newly equipped training workshop in their recently completed new building.
• Erasmus+ (EU Education Program)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational exchange program enabling student internships abroad. Partner institutions include: Alicante (Spain), Auch (France), Prague (Czech Republic), and Southeast Missouri State University (USA). Students complete practical internships (Fachpraktikum) in these countries as part of their education.
• Landestheater SchwabenminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegular cooperation with the Landestheater Schwaben for theater visits and cultural education. Classes attend performances including 'Das Käthchen von Heilbronn', 'Odyssee', and 'Lehman Brothers' productions.
• DAV-Sektion Memmingen (German Alpine Club)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for the climbing course (Kletterkurs). DAV Memmingen supports the school climbing program with favorable conditions, enabling students to earn the DAV indoor climbing certificate (DAV-Kletterschein 'Indoor Vorstieg').
• Sport Schindele Alpin BaseminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBouldering hall in Memmingen that provides favorable conditions for the school's climbing course program.
• Arbeitskreis SchuleWirtschaft Memmingen/westliches UnterallgäuminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNetwork connecting schools with local businesses. Organized events such as the 'Duales Studium – doppelt erfolgreich' information event to inform students about dual study opportunities with local companies and public authorities.
• Sparkasse Schwaben-BodenseeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOrganizes the annual Planspiel Börse (stock market simulation game) competition. Two FOSBOS teams won regional and Bavaria-wide awards in the competition, with the bank providing prize money totaling over 1,000 euros.
• Stadt Memmingen / Europabüro MemmingenminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Europabüro Memmingen organizes an annual event on European significance for regional economy. As an Europaschule, FOSBOS Memmingen participates in these events and maintains partnerships in Ireland, Spain, and the Czech Republic facilitated by the city's Europa office.
• JuRec IT Social & Green RemarketingminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInclusional company partnered for the Handyaktion Bayern (mobile phone recycling campaign). Ensures environmentally responsible recycling of collected devices with secure data deletion.
• Otto Christ AGminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerListed as a cooperation partner on the school's Partner page, suggesting collaboration for internships or practical training.
• Bananenflanke MemmingenminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal charitable organization that received funds raised at the school's Christmas charity event (Weihnachtsfeier 2025).
• Wünschewagen Allgäu/Schwaben (Arbeiter-Samariter-Bund)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCharitable organization of the Arbeiter-Samariter-Bund that received funds raised at the school's Christmas charity event (Weihnachtsfeier 2025).
• Stiftung Bildungspakt BayerncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFOSBOS Memmingen participates in the PROOF school experiment (Prozessorganisation und Feedback) run by Stiftung Bildungspakt Bayern, exploring AI-assisted assessment in performance evaluation.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Staatliche FOSBOS Augsburg: Closest geographic peer in the Schwaben region, offering the same Fachoberschule and Berufsoberschule programs with comparable vocational tracks and state funding structure.
• Staatliche FOSBOS Kempten: Direct peer in the Allgäu region offering similar FOS/BOS programs with comparable vocational tracks (Sozialwesen, Technik, Wirtschaft) and state funding structure.
• Staatliche FOSBOS Freising: State FOS/BOS school near Munich, offering the same vocational upper secondary programs with multiple specialization tracks and similar Erasmus+ opportunities.
• Staatliche FOSBOS Neu-Ulm: Nearby state FOS/BOS school in the Donau-Iller region, comparable in size and program offerings to FOSBOS Memmingen, drawing from a similar student demographic.
• Staatliche FOSBOS Regensburg: State vocational upper secondary school in Regensburg offering the same FOS/BOS programs with multiple specialization tracks and state funding structure.
• Staatliche FOSBOS Nürnberg: Major state FOS/BOS institution in Nuremberg, serving the Franconia region with the same educational programs, tracks, and Europaschule-style international opportunities.
• Staatliche FOSBOS München: Direct peer offering the same FOS/BOS programs in Munich, Bavaria, with identical state funding model, curriculum structure, and qualification pathways (Fachhochschulreife/Abitur).
• Staatliche FOSBOS Landshut: State FOS/BOS institution in Lower Bavaria, directly comparable in program structure, mission, and educational offering to FOSBOS Memmingen.
• Staatliche FOSBOS Bamberg: State FOS/BOS school in Upper Franconia offering equivalent FOS/BOS programs with the same Bavarian state funding structure and Fachabitur/Abitur pathways.
• Staatliche FOSBOS Würzburg: State FOS/BOS school in Würzburg offering equivalent FOS/BOS programs with comparable vocational specializations and direct paths to Fachhochschulreife/Abitur.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks4 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

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Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

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