FSP Gengenbach

What FSP Gengenbach does

FSP Gengenbach (legal name: Katholische Fachschule für Sozialpädagogik Gengenbach) is a state-recognized Catholic vocational school located at Parkweg 5, 77723 Gengenbach, Germany, specializing in the training of educators (Erzieher*innen) for early childhood and social pedagogy settings. Founded in 1929 by the Franciscan Sisters of the Divine Heart of Jesus as a Kindergarten Teacher Seminar and transferred to Erzdiözes Freiburg KdöR sponsorship on January 1, 2022, the school operates as an unincorporated institution under the Archdiocese of Freiburg and draws on Catholic values-based education. Its core portfolio comprises three interconnected programs: the one-year 1 BKSP Berufskolleg Sozialpädagogik, the two-year 2 BKSP Fachschule für Sozialpädagogik (full-time), and the three-year PIA Praxisintegrierte Ausbildung, where trainees receive a paid training allowance (approximately €1,100/month rising to €1,300/month) from cooperating daycare centers from day one. The school delivered the first private institution in Regierungsbezirk Freiburg to offer the state's Direkteinstieg für Lehrkräfte program in 2025/26.

The school does not charge tuition; instead, revenue is generated through modest registration fees (€50 one-time), annual material and administrative fees (€240/year), and continuing education programs including the 'Fit für die KiTa' Zusatzqualifikation, the 'Auch Anleitung will gelernt sein' supervisor certification, and the annual Fachtag professional conference (€50 admission). Eligible 2 BKSP students receive non-repayable Aufstiegs-BAföG of up to €892/month. The technology stack is conventional: a Moodle-based LMS (moodle.fsp-gengenbach.de) and an EOPAC online library catalog for the on-site Selbstlernzentrum. Supplemental training facilities are housed in the renovated Villa Felseneck (upgraded 2006).

The school is led by Schulleiter Tobias Hölscher (since 2024) and Stellv. Schulleiter Martin Fischer, supported by a Förderverein (Sr. Gertraud Beha as chair). Its addressable market is concentrated in the Ortenau region of Baden-Württemberg, with practical training placements required within 50 km of Gengenbach. Marketing channels include a website with online application, YouTube, Instagram, a newsletter, the annual Fachtag event, and participation in the regional 'Job-fürs-Leben' recruitment campaign with Caritas and Erzdiözes Freiburg. The school currently lists approximately 5 employees in its headcount data, reflecting administrative staff rather than the broader teaching faculty.

Name

FSP Gengenbach

Legal name

Katholische Fachschule für Sozialpädagogik Gengenbach

Website

https://fsp-gengenbach.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1929

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

FSP Gengenbach is a Catholic vocational school in Gengenbach, Germany, sponsored by Erzdiözes Freiburg, that trains state-recognized educators (Erzieher*innen) through 1 BKSP, 2 BKSP, and PIA programs, plus continuing education for daycare staff and supervisors in the Ortenau region.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Vocational Education and Educator Training

NAICS

Other Schools and Instruction (6116), Educational Services (611), Educational Support Services (611710)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYEDAAABAK

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

Education/Adult & Continuing Education/Adult Secondary Education (ASE) / High School Equivalency (GED/HiSET)

SECONDARYEDAKAAAG

Special Education Vocational & Transition Programs (18–22)

Education/Special Education & Learning Support Services/Special Education Schools & Programs

SECONDARYEDAJAFAO

Instructional Coaching & Teacher Professional Learning (School-Embedded)

Education/K–12 / Primary & Secondary Education/K–12 Curriculum, Instruction & Assessment (School-Delivered)

Keywords

• Vocational education
• Educator training
• Social pedagogy
• Early childhood education
• Continuing education

Headquarters

HQ city

Gengenbach

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Educational Services - Full-time Programs: As a state-recognized private school, FSP Gengenbach provides vocational education for the educator profession (Erzieher*in). Students in the 2 BKSP program receive Aufstiegs-BAföG (advancement education funding) of up to 892€/month which is non-repayable. No tuition fees are charged, only a registration fee and administrative costs.
2. Practice-Integrated Training (PIA): The PIA program provides three-year practical training where students receive a training salary from cooperating daycare centers, approximately 1,100€/month in year one increasing to approximately 1,300€/month in year three. The school charges no tuition but collects 240€ per school year for materials and administrative costs.
3. Continuing Education Programs: The school offers professional development courses including a training program 2026, additional qualifications (Zusatzqualifikationen) for daycare staff, and the annual Fachtag conference at 50€ (25€ for their students). Revenue from registration fees for these programs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

FSP Gengenbach is a state-recognized Catholic vocational school that trains educators (Erzieher*innen) through three interconnected programs: the 1 BKSP Berufskolleg Sozialpädagogik (one-year foundation), the 2 BKSP Fachschule für Sozialpädagogik (two-year full-time), and the three-year PIA Praxisintegrierte Ausbildung (practice-integrated training with salary from day one). The school charges no tuition but collects registration fees and material fees, and offers supplementary continuing education programs including additional qualifications for daycare staff and the annual Fachtag professional conference.

Product overview

FSP Gengenbach (Fachschule für Sozialpädagogik in Gengenbach) is a Catholic vocational school operated by the Archdiocese of Freiburg, offering a multi-level educational program for training state-recognized educators (Erzieher*innen). The core portfolio consists of three interconnected programs: the one-year 1 BKSP Berufskolleg Sozialpädagogik as the prerequisite foundation, the two-year 2 BKSP Fachschule für Sozialpädagogik (full-time) leading to professional qualification, and the three-year PIA Praxisintegrierte Ausbildung which combines practical training with theoretical instruction and provides training allowance from day one. Supplementary offerings include the Fachhochschulreife add-on for university entrance qualification, the Moodle-based e-learning platform, an on-site library with self-learning center, and an extensive continuing education division offering certificate programs (Zusatzqualifikationen) like 'Fit für die KiTa' for supplementary childcare staff and 'Auch Anleitung will gelernt sein' for practice supervisors, plus the annual Fachtag professional conference. The institution is located at Parkweg 5, 77723 Gengenbach.

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Products and services

• 1 BKSP Berufskolleg Sozialpädagogik One-year vocational college program serving as the prerequisite and foundation for the subsequent training at the Fachschule für Sozialpädagogik. Students attend school three days per week and complete internships two days per week in daycare facilities for children.
• 2 BKSP Fachschule für Sozialpädagogik (Vollzeit) Two-year full-time specialized school program for social pedagogy that includes theoretical instruction and practical internships in social pedagogical facilities. Successful completion qualifies graduates as state-recognized educators (Erzieher*in). Students receive Aufstiegs-BAföG funding up to €892/month non-repayable.
• PIA Praxisintegrierte Ausbildung Three-year practice-integrated training program where trainees receive a training allowance (approximately €1,100/month in first year up to €1,300/month in third year) from day one. Combines 20 hours of weekly instruction with practical work in cooperating childcare facilities. Prerequisites include completion of 1 BKSP and an apprenticeship contract with a cooperating kindergarten.
• Fit für die KiTa Zusatzqualifikation Introductory course for supplementary staff working in daycare facilities without fundamental pedagogical training. Five-module program covering role definition, legal foundations, pedagogy basics, daily routines, and professional perspectives. Module dates from January to April 2026, each module runs 8:30-16:00.
• Auch Anleitung will gelernt sein Zusatzqualifikation Qualification program for practice supervisors (Praxisanleiter*innen) in social pedagogical training. Three modules covering role perception, communication and conversation guidance, and the facility as a training venue. Required certification for educators who guide students during practical training.
• Fachtag 2026 Annual professional conference scheduled for March 20, 2026, focusing on pedagogical approaches with featured speakers and panel discussions. Admission priced at €50 general, €25 for BPler (50% discount), includes warm lunch.
• Fortbildungsprogramm 2026 Continuing education program for pedagogical professionals offering various training courses throughout 2026, covering topics in social pedagogy, early childhood education, and professional development.

Quantifiable outcome

• Graduates are highly sought after in the job market
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core, minor and moderate.

• Daycare Centers (Kindertagesstätten) in Municipal and Free SponsorshipcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe school maintains partnerships with numerous daycare centers (Kindertagesstätten) in both municipal and free/subsidized sponsorship (freie Trägerschaft). These partnerships are essential for student practical training placements in both the traditional program and the PIA (practice-integrated) program. Students must find and secure a training placement at one of these cooperating facilities.
• Erzdiözese Freiburg (Archdiocese of Freiburg)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Erzdiözese Freiburg is the school's sponsor (Träger) since January 1, 2022, when sponsorship transferred from the Franciscan Sisters. The diocese provides institutional oversight, alignment with Catholic values, and participates in joint initiatives like the 'Job-fürs-Leben' educator recruitment campaign.
• Bildungsregion OrtenauminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe school is a member of the Bildungsregion Ortenau, a regional educational network that coordinates and promotes educational opportunities in the Ortenau district.
• Caritas (Caritasverband)moderateStrategic or Co-development PartnerCooperation with Caritas on the 'Job-fürs-Leben' (Job for Life) recruitment campaign for the educator profession, jointly organized with the Erzdiözese Freiburg. Caritas provides professional counseling and support through its Fachberatungsstellen (professional counseling centers).
• Five Catholic Schools for Social Pedagogy (Erzdiözese Freiburg)moderateStrategic or Co-development PartnerDevelopment partnership among the five Catholic professional schools for social pedagogy in the Erzdiözese Freiburg (Gengenbach, Freiburg, Buchen, Sancta Maria Bruchsal, Agneshaus Karlsruhe) for joint curriculum development, particularly for the 'Fit für die KiTa' additional qualification program.
• Kirchliche Qualitätsentwicklungs-Zentren (Church Quality Development Centers)moderateStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration with church quality development centers in developing and establishing the 'Auch Anleitung will gelernt sein' (Mentoring Also Needs to Be Learned) additional qualification program for practical training supervisors.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Broad incumbents

• Evangelische Fachschule für Sozialpädagogik Stuttgart: Protestant counterpart Fachschule für Sozialpädagogik in Stuttgart, offering BKSP/PIA training for educators. Directly comparable in curriculum and offering, different religious sponsorship.
• Stiftung Rehabilitation Heidelberg (SRH): Major German private education provider with vocational, higher-education, and rehabilitation programs. Comparable in being a private, accredited education operator, though broader in scope and geographic reach.
• maxQ. im bfw – Unternehmen für Bildung: German vocational education provider within the bfw network offering continuing education and qualification programs across multiple sectors. Comparable in operating state-recognized vocational and continuing education coursework.
• DPFA Akademiegruppe: German private education group operating vocational schools and academies including educator training pathways. Comparable in operating private, state-recognized vocational Fachschulen at scale across Germany.

Direct peers

• Katholische Fachschule für Sozialpädagogik Buchen: Fifth Catholic Fachschule für Sozialpädagogik in Erzdiözese Freiburg, co-developer with Gengenbach on joint curriculum initiatives. State-recognized educator training serving a different regional catchment.
• Katholische Fachschule für Sozialpädagogik Freiburg: Sister Catholic Fachschule für Sozialpädagogik under Erzdiözese Freiburg, explicitly named as a development partner of FSP Gengenbach. Offers the same BKSP/PIA training pathways to a different regional catchment in Baden-Württemberg.
• Katholische Fachschule für Sozialpädagogik Sancta Maria Bruchsal: Catholic Fachschule für Sozialpädagogik in Bruchsal, co-developer with FSP Gengenbach on the 'Fit für die KiTa' Zusatzqualifikation. Operates the same state-recognized vocational model for educator training.
• Katholische Fachschule für Sozialpädagogik Agneshaus Karlsruhe: Catholic Fachschule für Sozialpädagogik in Karlsruhe, part of the Erzdiözese Freiburg Catholic school network. Directly comparable in product mix (BKSP, PIA, continuing education) and target market.

Others

• Caritasverband für die Erzdiözese Freiburg: Strategic partner of FSP Gengenbach on the 'Job-fürs-Leben' recruitment campaign and provides Fachberatungsstellen (professional counseling). Adjacent ecosystem player in social-pedagogical education and employer of graduates.

Regional players

• Berufsbildungswerk Waiblingen: Regional vocational education and training provider in Baden-Württemberg offering social-pedagogical and educator qualifications. Comparable in offering state-recognized vocational training in the same German state.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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