Hans-Böckler-Schule

What Hans-Böckler-Schule does

Hans-Böckler-Schule is a public vocational school (Berufsschule) and vocational college (Berufsfachschule) specializing in Economics and Administration, located at Rohrbachstraße 38 in the Bornheim district of Frankfurt am Main, Germany. It is operated and funded by the Stadt Frankfurt am Main (City of Frankfurt) within the Hessian state public-school system, and serves approximately 1,400 students with roughly 50 teachers. The school operates exclusively on a non-tuition basis, with the sole commercial-adjacent flow being optional student locker rental at approximately €1.80 per month handled through third-party provider AstraDirect.

The institution delivers education through the German dual vocational training system (Duales System), offering five three-year apprenticeship tracks whose examinations are administered by external professional chambers: Justizfachangestellte (legal clerk), Rechtsanwalts- und Notarfachangestellte (legal/notary secretary), Steuerfachangestellte (tax clerk), Verwaltungsfachangestellte (administrative assistant), and Immobilienkaufleute (real estate agent). Dual-system apprentices attend school two days per week while employed by training companies for the remaining three days. Full-time programs include a two-year Berufsfachschule (BFS) leading to a Mittlerer Bildungsabschluss equivalent, one- to two-year Berufsvorbereitung (BzB) career-preparation programs for at-risk youth, and the InteA language/cultural integration track for recently immigrated students. Hans-Böckler-Schule is the officially designated Berufsschule for Immobilienkaufleute across the Regierungsbezirk Darmstadt and Gießen districts.

The school supplements its core curriculum with KMK foreign language certification at three proficiency levels, international mobility programs (Erasmus+ 2024–2026, a Wisconsin exchange with Waukesha County Technical College since 1998, and four completed Comenius multilateral partnerships between 2009 and 2023), and an in-house student café used for experiential commercial learning. Operational technology is limited to standard educational SaaS: DSBmobile for substitution scheduling, the Hessian Schulportal, embedded Google Maps, YouTube embeds, and Genogram Creator software for tax instruction. A supporting association (Förderverein der Hans-Böckler-Schule Frankfurt e.V.), founded in June 2007, channels private donations for digitalization initiatives including loaner laptops and mobile hotspots. The school has no proprietary technology, no AI/ML capabilities, no commercial revenue model, and is not an investable equity entity — it is a publicly funded municipal educational institution.

Name

Hans-Böckler-Schule

Legal name

Hans-Böckler-Schule Frankfurt am Main

Website

https://hans-boeckler-schule.eu

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Hans-Böckler-Schule is a publicly funded vocational school in Frankfurt am Main, operated by the City of Frankfurt, serving 1,400+ students across five dual-system apprenticeship tracks (legal, tax, real estate, administrative) and full-time BFS/BzB/InteA programs, with tuition-free education and no commercial revenue model.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Vocational Education

NAICS

Technical and Trade Schools (6115), Apprenticeship Training (611513)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Internships, Externships & Work-Based Learning Placement (EDAMAKAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

College & Career Transition Services (Bridge Programs, Dual Enrollment Pathways) (EDAAABAK), Intensive Bootcamps & Accelerated ASE Programs (EDAAABAH)

Keywords

• Vocational education
• Dual-system training
• Professional apprenticeships
• Public secondary education
• Career preparation programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Frankfurt am Main

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. Public Education Funding: As a public vocational school (Berufsschule) operated by the Stadt Frankfurt am Main (municipal government), the school is funded through public education budgets. No tuition fees are charged to students. The school also receives donations through its Förderverein (support association) for specific projects such as digitalization initiatives.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Hans-Böckler-Schule is a public vocational school delivering dual-system apprenticeship training and full-time vocational education programs in Economics and Administration. It offers three-year dual-system training in five professions (Legal Clerk, Legal Secretary, Tax Clerk, Administrative Assistant, and Real Estate Agent), a two-year full-time Berufsfachschule (BFS) leading to Mittlerer Bildungsabschluss, and one-to-two-year Berufsvorbereitung (BzB) career preparation programs, all provided free of charge as part of the German public education system.

Product overview

Hans-Böckler-Schule is a vocational school (Berufsschule) and vocational college (Berufsfachschule) specializing in Economics and Administration. The institution operates dual-system vocational training programs in partnership with companies, alongside full-time preparatory programs. Its core educational offerings include five dual-system apprenticeship tracks (Legal Clerk, Legal Secretary, Tax Clerk, Administrative Assistant, and Real Estate Agent), a two-year Berufsfachschule leading to intermediate secondary qualification, and career preparation programs (BzB). The school supplements its curriculum with international exchange programs (Erasmus+, Wisconsin/USA, Comenius), KMK foreign language certification, student counseling services, and digital learning support.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Dual System Vocational Training (Ausbildungsberufe) Three-year vocational training programs in the German dual system where students attend school two days per week and receive practical training at companies. Programs cover Legal Clerk (Justizfachangestellte), Legal Secretary (Rechtsanwaltsfachangestellte), Tax Clerk (Steuerfachangestellte), Administrative Assistant (Verwaltungsfachangestellte), and Real Estate Agent (Immobilienkaufmann/-frau). Designed for students simultaneously employed by an Ausbildungsbetrieb (training company) in courts, law firms, tax offices, real estate firms, or municipal authorities.
• Berufsfachschule (BFS) - Two-Year Full-Time Program A two-year full-time school program in the field of Economics and Administration that leads to a qualification equivalent to the Mittlerer Bildungsabschluss (intermediate secondary school graduation). Includes general education subjects (Deutsch, Mathematik, Englisch, Politik und Wirtschaft, Naturwissenschaften, Sport) and professional field studies across 12 learning modules. Entry requires qualifying Hauptschulabschluss. Designed for youth seeking to upgrade their secondary qualifications.
• Berufsvorbereitung (BzB) - Career Preparation Programs One to two-year full-time preparatory programs for youth who have completed compulsory schooling but are at risk of unemployment, lack career orientation, or have learning deficits (especially in German language). Includes qualification modules, student café hands-on commercial learning, career orientation, and internship opportunities. Designed to ease the transition into vocational training or employment.
• Erasmus+ International Internship Program EU-funded program enabling vocational students (Auszubildende) to complete 4-6 week internships in other EU countries. Project duration: June 2024 to November 2026. Participants receive travel subsidies (€180-250) and living expense grants (€1,500-2,500). Available to up to 20 Auszubildende per cohort across all training professions.
• KMK Foreign Language Certificate KMK (Kultusministerkonferenz) foreign language certification program for vocational students. Offered for legal professions, tax professions, and real estate professions at three proficiency levels (Waystage, Threshold, Vantage). Includes written and oral examinations. Contact person: Tatjana Fischer.
• Student Exchange Program - Wisconsin/USA Bilateral student exchange program with Waukesha County Technical College (WCTC) in Wisconsin, USA. Two-week exchanges include college classes, company visits, cultural activities, and homestay accommodation. Participants must host American students or provide job-shadowing in their training company. Next exchange scheduled for October 2027.
• Student Counseling Services (Beratungsteam) Comprehensive student support services including social pedagogical counseling, career guidance, school career counseling, and school psychology services. Addresses personal, family, administrative, and educational concerns. Delivered through internal counseling teachers (Christina Baumann, Tessa Ehling, Andreas Klein, etc.) and partner organization gjb (Gesellschaft für Jugendbeschäftigung e.V.).

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 1,400 students enrolled across all programs with approximately 50 teachers
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Integration5 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Erasmus+ (European Commission)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 June 2024EU-funded project (01.06.2024 - 30.11.2026) enabling 4-6 week international work placements in EU countries for up to 20 Auszubildende per cohort. Travel subsidy of €180-250 per student and living allowance of €1,500-2,500 per student. Project coordinator: Manuel Trumpfheller.
• Comenius Schulpartnerschaften (EU School Partnership Program)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2009Four completed Comenius multilateral school partnerships: (1) 'Opportunities and work challenges for European youth' 2009-2011 with Iceland, Poland, Spain, Czech Republic; (2) 'State holidays' 2013-2015 with Iceland, Italy, Poland, Czech Republic, Turkey; (3) 'Window to the EU' 2017-2019 with Iceland, Poland, Turkey; (4) 'Equality - Charter of Fundamental Rights' 2020-2023 with Iceland, Poland, Turkey. Contact: OStR Manuel Trumpfheller.
• Waukesha County Technical College (WCTC), Wisconsin, USAcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1998Long-standing student exchange partnership under the Hessen-Wisconsin state agreement (since 1998). Two-week exchange program in October with WCTC near Milwaukee, including college classes, company visits, cultural activities, and homestay accommodation. Next exchange planned for October 2027. Participants must host American students or provide job-shadowing in their training company.
• Gesellschaft für Jugendbeschäftigung e.V. (gjb), FrankfurtcoreStrategic or Co-development Partnergjb provides social-pedagogical support at the school. Ms. Silke Sauer-Stork offers counseling and support to BFS and BzB students for personal, administrative, and career planning issues. Ms. Janina Eckhoff provides career pathway planning. The gjb also manages BzB counseling positions.
• Steuerberaterkammer Hessen (Hesse Tax Consultant Chamber)coreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerProfessional examining body for Steuerfachangestellte. Sets examination dates, framework curriculum, and provides informational materials. Europaallee 52, 60327 Frankfurt am Main. Teachers serve as examination board representatives.
• Rechtsanwaltskammer Frankfurt (Frankfurt Bar Association)coreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerProfessional examining body for Rechtsanwaltsfachangestellte and Notarfachangestellte. Publishes examination dates, provides curriculum guidance, and offers courses/exams for continuing education (Rechtsfachwirt/in, Notarfachwirt/in). Tel: 069 17009801.
• Notarkammer Frankfurt (Frankfurt Notary Chamber)coreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerProfessional examining and regulating body for Notarfachangestellte. Coordinates block-format instruction for years 2-3 of training. Bockenheimer Anlage 36, 60322 Frankfurt am Main. Tel: 069 24745326.
• Oberlandesgericht Frankfurt am Main (Higher Regional Court Frankfurt)coreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerSupervising authority and employer network for Justizfachangestellte Auszubildende. Friedrich-Ebert-Anlage 35, 60365 Frankfurt. Manages career information and training positions in the Hessian justice system.
• Industrie- und Handelskammer (IHK) Frankfurt am MaincoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerChamber of commerce responsible for Immobilienkaufleute examinations. Provides AkA examination scheduling and framework curriculum. Börsenplatz 4, 60313 Frankfurt. The Hans-Böckler-Schule is the designated Berufsschule for Immobilienkaufleute in Frankfurt, Offenbach, Darmstadt regions.
• Regierungspräsidium Gießen (Gießen Regional Council)coreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerCompetent authority for Verwaltungsfachangestellte vocational training. Dezernat 19, Landgraf-Philipp-Platz 3-7, 35390 Gießen. Sets examination frameworks and provides additional information about the training profession.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Friedrich-List-Schule Berlin: Public Berufsschule in Berlin specializing in commercial/business vocational tracks within the German dual system. Closely comparable to Hans-Böckler-Schule as a state-run vocational school delivering dual-system training in economics and administration with multiple professional chambers.
• Heinrich-Kleyer-Schule Frankfurt am Main: Public vocational school in Frankfurt offering dual-system training across business and technical professions. Comparable as a co-located Frankfurt Berufsschule serving overlapping employer networks and chambers.
• Berta-Jourdan-Schule Frankfurt am Main: Public vocational school in Frankfurt with full-time and dual-system programs in commercial/administrative fields. Comparable as another municipal Frankfurt Berufsschule sharing the same chamber and employer ecosystem.
• Ludwig-Erhard-Schule Frankfurt am Main: Public vocational school in Frankfurt focused on commercial and business professions under the German dual system. Directly comparable as a same-city, same-domain Berufsschule competing for the same dual-system student pool and chamber partnerships.
• Max-Eyth-Schule Frankfurt am Main: Public Berufsschule and Berufsfachschule in Frankfurt covering vocational education across multiple commercial and technical domains. Comparable as another municipal Frankfurt vocational school operating under the same Hessian regulatory framework.

Broad incumbents

• DEKRA Akademie: Large private-sector vocational education and retraining provider across Germany. Comparable as a parallel vocational training channel serving the same dual-system employers and chamber-exam pathways, but with a national footprint and commercial fee-based model.
• TÜV Rheinland Akademie: Major private vocational and continuing education provider operating across Germany. Comparable as a non-state training alternative for the same commercial and administrative professions, although structured around paid certification rather than free public dual-system schooling.
• bbw Bildungswerk der Wirtschaft Südhessen: Employer-funded vocational education and training institution in the Rhine-Main region. Comparable as a regional dual-system training partner for the same chamber-aligned commercial professions, although operating under a private association model rather than municipal governance.

Others

• Industrie- und Handelskammer (IHK) Frankfurt am Main: Frankfurt Chamber of Commerce that administers Immobilienkaufleute examinations and sets vocational training frameworks. Not a competitor but a structural ecosystem partner whose examination authority and curriculum mandates directly shape Hans-Böckler-Schule's commercial program offering.

Regional players

• Staatliche Berufsschule Wirtschaft Bayreuth: Public Bavarian vocational school for commercial and business professions in the German dual system. Comparable as another state-run Berufsschule for economics and administration, though operating in a different Bundesland and therefore not in direct competition for students.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

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Profiles6 records

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