Freiherr-vom-Stein-Berufskolleg Minden | Bad Oeynhausen

Name

Freiherr-vom-Stein-Berufskolleg Minden | Bad Oeynhausen

Legal name

Freiherr-vom-Stein-Berufskolleg

Website

https://fvs-berufskolleg.de

Company type

Public

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Vocational Education

NAICS

All Other Schools and Instruction (61169), Technical and Trade Schools (61151)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Experiential Learning & Internships/Co-ops (EDALABAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Provider-Run International Internship Programs (Multi-Country/Multi-Industry) (EDAIAFAA), Career & Employability Integration Support (Work Culture, Networking, Job Readiness) (EDAIAKAH)

Keywords

• Vocational education
• Dual training programs
• Commercial school
• Business administration
• Continuing education

Headquarters

HQ city

Minden

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Freiherr-vom-Stein-Berufskolleg is a public commercial vocational college (kaufmännisches Berufskolleg) with two campuses in Minden and Bad Oeynhausen that delivers full-time vocational school programs (Berufsfachschule, Handelsschule, Höhere Handelsschule, Wirtschaftsgymnasium, FOS Polizei), ten dual apprenticeship tracks (Einzelhandel, Groß- und Außenhandel, Banken, Industrie, Büromanagement, E-Commerce, Steuerberatung, Rechtsanwaltsfach, Medizin, Zahnmedizin), and a Fachschule für Wirtschaft continuing education program at Bachelor Professional level. All instruction is delivered digitally through a 1:1 tablet program backed by Microsoft Office 365 and Teams, with supplementary international mobility via Erasmus+ and eTwinning.

Product overview

Freiherr-vom-Stein-Berufskolleg is a German vocational college (kaufmännisches Berufskolleg) with two locations in Minden and Bad Oeynhausen, offering a comprehensive portfolio of educational products and programs. The school operates a single unified institution offering: full-time school programs (Berufsfachschule, Handelsschule, Höhere Handelsschule, Wirtschaftsgymnasium) that provide secondary and higher education qualifications; dual vocational training programs (Ausbildung) across 10 commercial and administrative occupations (Einzelhandel, Groß- und Außenhandel, Banken, Industrie, Büromanagement, E-Commerce, Steuerberatung, Rechtsanwaltsfach, Medizin, Zahnmedizin); the FOS Polizei program as an NRW pilot; and the advanced Fachschule für Wirtschaft at Bachelor Professional level. These programs are supported by a comprehensive digital learning infrastructure centered on Microsoft 365 and tablets for all students, international mobility via Erasmus+ and eTwinning, and career orientation services. The school also integrates digital tools including Canva, Shopify, and WebUntis to enhance the learning experience across all programs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Europaklasse: Specialized class focused on European studies and international exchange
• Creativaklasse
• eTwinning-Klasse

Products and services

• Berufsfachschule Wirtschaft und Verwaltung A full-time vocational school program (Berufsfachschule) providing foundational education in economics and administration, typically serving as the first step toward a commercial career for students aged 16-22.
• Handelsschule A two-year full-time commercial school program (Handelsschule) that provides foundational commercial training and secondary school qualifications in business and trade.
• Höhere Handelsschule A three-year advanced full-time commercial school program (Höhere Handelsschule) that qualifies students for higher education and provides in-depth commercial and business knowledge, with specializations such as eTwinning and Europa.
• FOS Polizei (Fachoberschule Polizei) A two-year full-time vocational school program (Fachoberschule) at the Bad Oeynhausen location, functioning as a preparatory course for police service. Students earn the Fachoberschulreife and gain direct access to police studies without further selection procedures. Operated as an NRW-wide pilot program in cooperation with Kreispolizeibehörde Minden-Lübbecke.
• Wirtschaftsgymnasium A three-year grammar-school-level program (Wirtschaftsgymnasium) that combines general higher education entrance qualification (Abitur equivalent) with a focus on economics, qualifying graduates for university admission.
• Fachschule für Wirtschaft An advanced vocational college program (Fachschule) at the Minden location offering the qualification of 'Staatlich geprüfter Betriebswirt/Staatlich geprüfte Betriebswirtin' including the 'Bachelor Professional in Wirtschaft' degree. Offers specializations in Absatzwirtschaft (Marketing) and Gesundheitsökonomie (Health Economics). A preparatory course (Vorkurs) is available for those without Abitur.
• Erasmus+ Mobilitätsprogramm An international student and staff exchange program funded by the European Union's Erasmus+ program, organizing mobility projects to Spain (Valencia), Ireland (Dublin), Malta, and Denmark (Aalborg), as well as longer-term exchanges to Dublin and Seville. Students receive the Europass Mobilität certificate upon completion.
• eTwinning-Programm A European school partnership program initiated by the European Commission that connects schools across Europe via the internet for collaborative digital project work. The school has won multiple eTwinning quality seals and awards including the German eTwinning Prize 2020 for the 'eWalking' project, 2020 eTwinning Quality Seal for the 'Space Café' project, and 2025 eTwinning 'Second Best' first place.
• 1:1 Tablet-Based Instruction Program A school-wide 1:1 device program that provides all students with their own tablet device for use in all educational programs. The initiative began in the 2016/2017 school year and achieved full coverage by November 2022. The school operates a Microsoft 365 environment with around 5,000 mobile tablets and fixed PCs across both locations, or 2,000+ tablets at the Minden campus and 550 at Bad Oeynhausen.
• Berufsorientierung & Bewerbungsprojekt (Career Orientation Service) A comprehensive career orientation and application support program including annual application training (18th edition reported), the 'Find your way' vocational fair where apprentices serve as contacts for students, company visits (e.g., Schücco International KG), and coordination of Kein Abschluss ohne Anschluss (KAoA) career planning and StuBO.
• Zusatzqualifikationen (Additional Qualifications) Additional qualifications (Zusatzqualifikationen) offered alongside the main educational programs, including KMK foreign language certificates, Erasmus+ mobility certificates (Europass Mobilität), and other vocational supplements.
• Duale Ausbildung – Kaufleute für Büromanagement A dual vocational training program where students combine practical on-the-job training with theoretical schooling to become specialists in business administration and office management.
• Duale Ausbildung – Kaufleute im E-Commerce A dual vocational training program launched in August 2020 at the Bad Oeynhausen location, preparing students to become E-Commerce specialists. Students run their own virtual online shops as part of coursework and learn about shop architecture, online marketing, and logistics using Shopify.
• Duale Ausbildung – Bankkaufleute A dual vocational training program for students to become bank clerks, combining practical training at banks with theoretical schooling at the Berufskolleg.
• Duale Ausbildung – Industriekaufleute A dual vocational training program preparing students for industrial business management roles, combining work placements at industrial companies with business and economics schooling.
• Duale Ausbildung – Einzelhandelskaufleute A dual vocational training program preparing students for retail management careers, combining retail business placements with commercial schooling at the Berufskolleg.
• Duale Ausbildung – Groß- und Außenhandelskaufleute A dual vocational training program for wholesale and foreign trade careers, preparing students for roles in import/export and large-scale commercial operations.
• Duale Ausbildung – Steuerfachangestellte A dual vocational training program preparing students to become tax office assistants, combining practical tax office work experience with taxation and legal schooling at the Berufskolleg.
• Duale Ausbildung – Rechtsanwalts- und Notarfachangestellte A dual vocational training program preparing students for legal and notary assistant roles, combining law firm placements with legal and administrative schooling at the Berufskolleg.
• Duale Ausbildung – Medizinische Fachangestellte A dual vocational training program preparing students to become medical assistants, combining medical practice placements with healthcare and administrative training at the Berufskolleg.
• Duale Ausbildung – Zahnmedizinische Fachangestellte A dual vocational training program preparing students for dental assistant roles, combining dental practice placements with medical and administrative schooling at the Berufskolleg.

Quantifiable outcome

• eTwinning Qualitätssiegel awarded in 2020 and 2021 for digital European school partnership projects
• +6 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration8 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Regional Employers Network (Kreise Minden-Lübbecke und Herford)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe school collaborates with a broad network of regional companies providing dual vocational training positions. Training companies include Denios SE, Hagemeyer, Porta Möbel, Melitta, Home Deluxe (Lübbecke), Revell (Bünde), Reitsport Henke (Hüllhorst), Vogels Deutschland, Hexim (Löhne), Blaumann & Co. (Bad Oeynhausen), and many others. These companies offer apprenticeships across multiple commercial and business disciplines and rely on the Berufskolleg for the theoretical schooling component of dual training.
• Erasmus+ Programme / European CommissioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe school actively participates in the Erasmus+ program of the European Union, enabling student and teacher mobility exchanges. International partner schools include institutions in Spain (Valencia), Ireland (Dublin), Malta, Denmark (Aalborg), the Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Italy, Turkey, and the UK. Students undertake language courses, cultural exchanges, and international internships through this program.
• PAD – Pädagogischer Austauschdienst (KMK)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Pädagogischer Austauschdienst (PAD) of the Standing Conference of the Ministers of Education and Cultural Affairs (Kultusministerkonferenz) supports the school's eTwinning projects and international partnerships. PAD awards quality seals, organizes competitions, and provides funding and guidance for international school collaborations.
• DKMS (Deutsche Knochenmark Spenderdatei)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe school has partnered with DKMS for bone marrow donor registration drives. Over 15 years, five campaigns have been conducted at the Minden campus, registering over 4,500 volunteers, of which more than 80 became life-saving donors. The 2023 campaign was a joint effort with the Leo-Sympher-Berufskolleg.
• Leo-Sympher-BerufskollegminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe two Berufskollegs in Minden (Freiherr-vom-Stein and Leo-Sympher) share the Berufsschulcampus Minden. They have collaborated on infrastructure projects (fiber optic connectivity), joint DKMS campaigns, and the first school vaccination campaign in the district (COVID-19, September 2021). Together they serve approximately 5,000 students with mobile devices.
• Besselgymnasium MindenminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocated on the shared Berufsschulcampus in Minden with shared fiber optic infrastructure. The Besselgymnasium also benefits from the 10 Gigabit fiber connection and digital infrastructure deployed at the campus.
• Konrad-Adenauer-StiftungminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung (Bonn) organized and co-funded the seminar trip to Brussels and Aachen for the HH24A class of the Höhere Handelsschule, including accommodation in Aachen.
• Kreispolizeibehörde Minden-LübbeckecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe school partners with the district police authority for the FOS Polizei program. Police officers and staff provide practical training days, visits to police units (Reiterstaffel Bochum, Diensthundestaffel, Wasserschutzpolizei Minden), and participate in student selection processes. The Polizei Nordrhein-Westfalen is also a partner for the NRW-wide pilot program.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Hermann-Emanuel-Berufskolleg Bielefeld: Vocational school in Bielefeld offering commercial and business education programs similar to those at Freiherr-vom-Stein. Operates in the same NRW region with overlapping target student population and dual training partnerships.
• Carl-Severing-Berufskolleg Bielefeld: Large commercial Berufskolleg in Bielefeld offering full-time and dual vocational programs in business, administration, and healthcare trades. Comparable institutional structure and public funding model within the same NRW region.
• Berufskolleg Senne Paderborn: NRW-based Berufskolleg offering commercial vocational programs including dual training in business administration. Comparable to Freiherr-vom-Stein in scale, program structure, and target student demographic.
• Berufskolleg Lübbecke des Kreises Minden-Lübbecke: Another Berufskolleg under the same Kreis Minden-Lübbecke authority as Freiherr-vom-Stein. Offers technical and vocational training programs in the same district, directly competing for students and regional employer partnerships.
• Leo-Sympher-Berufskolleg: The other Berufskolleg sharing the Berufsschulcampus Minden with Freiherr-vom-Stein. Offers overlapping commercial vocational programs, shares fiber optic infrastructure, and jointly runs DKMS campaigns. Together they serve approximately 5,000 students with mobile devices.
• Friedrich-List-Berufskolleg Herford: Commercial Berufskolleg in Herford where current Schulleiter Carsten Mittelberg served as deputy principal before returning to Freiherr-vom-Stein. Offers similar dual vocational training in business and administration with comparable program structure.
• Ems-Berufskolleg Rheine: Commercial Berufskolleg in Rheine, NRW, offering similar full-time and dual vocational programs in business, retail, and administration. Operates at comparable scale with similar public funding model.
• Ludwig-Erhard-Berufskolleg Münster: NRW Berufskolleg focused on commercial and business education with dual training partnerships. Offers comparable Wirtschaftsgymnasium, Handelsschule, and dual Ausbildung programs in the Münster region.

Others

• Microsoft Education: Technology partner and platform provider. Freiherr-vom-Stein operates on Microsoft 365/Teams as its core LMS and was designated a Microsoft Model School, making this partnership central to the school's digital infrastructure and product differentiation.

Regional players

• Besselgymnasium Minden: General academic gymnasium sharing the Berufsschulcampus Minden with Freiherr-vom-Stein. Not a direct competitor in vocational training, but serves the same regional student pool and benefits from shared fiber optic infrastructure.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/fvsbk
• Facebookfacebook.com/Freiherr-vom-Stein-Berufskolleg-Minden-189952697697093
• Instagraminstagram.com/fvsbk_mibo
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/school/freiherr-vom-stein-berufskolleg

Compliance5 records

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Profiles4 records

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