Hedwig-Dohm-Schule

What Hedwig-Dohm-Schule does

Hedwig-Dohm-Schule is a public vocational school (Berufliche Schule) located at Hedwig-Dohm-Straße 3, 70191 Stuttgart, Germany. The institution is part of the Berufliches Schulzentrum für Gesundheit, Pflege, Ernährung und Sozialwesen (GPES) together with Alexander-Fleming-Schule, and operates under the authority of the State of Baden-Württemberg (Land Baden-Württemberg). The school specializes in education for the healthcare, care, nutrition, and social services sectors. Its program portfolio spans multiple German vocational-education tiers: two vocational gymnasiums (SGGS focused on social/health sciences and EG focused on nutrition/chemistry) leading to the Abitur; three vocational colleges (BKSPiT for practice-integrated social pedagogy, 1BKSP for one-year social pedagogy preparation, and BKEH for nutrition and household management); a vocational technical school (BFSAIT for practice-integrated social pedagogical assistance); vocational training programs (HHB for Hauswirtschafter/in, SBSH for special-needs Fachpraktiker/in, and AVdual for pre-vocational preparation); and two advanced technical schools (FMH for household management HBL and FOF for Fachwirt in social services). A core structural feature is the integrated theory-practice model, with BKSPiT and BFSAIT offering earn-while-you-learn apprenticeships tied to partner Kita providers, and all programs providing pathways from Hauptschulabschluss through Mittlere Reife to Abitur and direct university access for Erzieher/innen.

Underlying technology consists of standard educational platforms: Moodle for learning management and schul.cloud for communication. Specialized physical facilities include teaching kitchens, laundries, laboratories, and a designated Motorikzentrum — one of only 20 motor skills centers in Baden-Württemberg. The school's building (shared with Alexander-Fleming-Schule) received DGNB Platin certification in 2015, the highest tier of the German Sustainable Building Council's sustainability certification. Applications are processed either through the centralized BewO online portal managed by the Kultusministerium Baden-Württemberg or through direct school enrollment, with practice-integrated programs additionally requiring an Ausbildungsvertrag with a Kita or training provider.

The institution is funded through government education budgets and charges no tuition under Lernmittelfreiheit; learning materials are provided free of charge. Marketing and student recruitment occur primarily through event-driven channels — Bildungsmesse (education fairs), the annual Tag der offenen Tür (open house), Berufecasting events for 9th-graders, and coordination with the Federal Employment Agency's career counseling services. Partnerships extend to Yad Vashem (Partnerschule since 2017 for Holocaust education), Staatstheater Stuttgart (Partnerschule since March 2026 for cultural education), Erasmus+ teacher mobility, six Stuttgart Kita training partners, and a network of historical and civic organizations including Haus der Geschichte, SCORA, Württembergischer Fußballverband, and Polizei Stuttgart. The school is part of the federally funded Startchancen-Programm targeting educational equity. Annual outcomes include approximately 31 newly qualified Erzieher/innen (BKSPiT) and 74 Abitur graduates (SGGS/EG).

Name

Hedwig-Dohm-Schule

Legal name

Hedwig-Dohm-Schule

Website

https://hedwig-dohm-schule.de

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Hedwig-Dohm-Schule is a public vocational school in Stuttgart, Germany, operated by the State of Baden-Württemberg, delivering state-recognized qualifications in social pedagogy, nutrition, home economics, and care through gymnasiums, vocational colleges, and technical schools.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Vocational Education

NAICS

Technical and Trade Schools (6115), All Other Schools and Instruction (61169)

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), Adult Learner Support Services (Advising, Case Management, Wraparound Supports) (EDAAABAJ)

Keywords

• Vocational education services
• Social pedagogy training
• Nutrition science programs
• Public school education
• Healthcare vocational training

Headquarters

HQ city

Stuttgart

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, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Public Education Funding: As a public vocational school operated by the city of Stuttgart and state of Baden-Württemberg, the school is funded through government education budgets. No tuition fees are charged (Lernmittelfreiheit applies). Some programs such as BKSPiT and BFSAiT provide apprenticeship salaries to students.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Hedwig-Dohm-Schule is a public vocational school (Berufliche Schule) in Stuttgart, Germany, operated by the state of Baden-Württemberg. It delivers state-recognized vocational education and training in health, care, nutrition, and social welfare (Gesundheit, Pflege, Ernährung und Sozialwesen). The school offers vocational gymnasiums leading to the Abitur, practice-integrated Berufskollegs for social pedagogy, vocational schools for household management and nutrition, and advanced Fachschulen for continuing professional education. Programs range from pre-vocational preparation (AVdual) to higher vocational qualifications (HBL, Fachwirt/in), with all programs tuition-free under Lernmittelfreiheit.

Product overview

Hedwig-Dohm-Schule is a vocational school center (berufliches Schulzentrum) for health, care, nutrition, and social services in Stuttgart. The institution offers a multi-level portfolio of educational programs including two vocational gymnasiums (SGGS and EG) leading to Abitur; three vocational college programs (BKSPiT, 1BKSP, BKEH) offering specialized vocational qualifications; a vocational technical school (BFSAIT) for social pedagogical assistance; and vocational training programs (HHB, SBSH, AVdual) for household management. Additionally, the school provides two advanced technical schools (FMH and FOF) for continuing professional education. The programs are interconnected as pathways: 1BKSP feeds into BKSPiT for educator training, BKEH builds to BFS qualifications, and AVdual provides entry-level vocational preparation leading to higher qualifications. The school also operates as a Motorikzentrum (one of 20 in Baden-Württemberg) and is designated as a Startchancen Schule for educational support.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• SGGS - Sozial- und Gesundheitswissenschaftliches Gymnasium

Quantifiable outcome

• 31 new qualified Erzieher/innen graduates per year
• +2 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Staatstheater StuttgartcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 5 March 2026Official Partnerschule (partner school) of Staatstheater Stuttgart, one of Europe's largest theater institutions comprising Staatsoper, Ballett, and Schauspielhaus. Partnership includes cultural education through access to performances, rehearsals, backstage tours, and theater pedagogical workshops. Also includes priority purchasing rights for productions.
• Yad VashemcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2017The school has been a Yad Vashem Partnerschule since 2017. This partnership provides access to educational materials, pedagogical programs, and gedenkprojekte (remembrance projects) on Holocaust education. The school benefits from an exclusive relationship with the International School for Holocaust Studies in Jerusalem.
• Erasmus+coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEU-funded program supporting teacher mobility and professional development. Activities include teaching at partner institutions, European training courses and conferences, and job-shadowing at partner schools. Aims to improve quality and efficiency of vocational education through international cooperation.
• Startchancen-Programm (SCP)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerComprehensive education program of the Federal Republic of Germany and Baden-Württemberg providing financial support, counseling, and teacher training. Focuses on improving educational equity, decoupling success from social background, and strengthening core competencies in mathematics and German.
• DGNB (Deutsche Gesellschaft für Nachhaltiges Bauen)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDGNB awarded Platin certification to the school's building in 2015, recognizing exemplary sustainable construction. The school maintains alignment with DGNB standards.
• SCORAminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe school is part of the SCORA network actively engaged against antisemitism and racism. SCORA supports formats in democracy education, media literacy, culture, sports, memorial work, and discrimination-critical schooling through a broad network of partners in Israel and Baden-Württemberg.
• Haus der GeschichteminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBildungspartnerschaft (education partnership) with Haus der Geschichte for historical education, particularly regarding NS-era and contemporary German history. Includes visits to the museum and nearby Hotel Silber memorial site.
• RideIn971minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal partner organization in Guadeloupe for Erasmus+ mobility program. Organized the inclusive Handi Surf program and coordinated internships in elderly care, elementary schools, kindergartens, and Montessori kindergarten.
• Six Stuttgart Kitas (Kindergartens)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSuccessful cooperation with six Stuttgart kindergartens for practical training. Students from social pedagogy programs prepare and deliver movement activities with large equipment. Kitas benefit from movement experiences; students gain practical experience and potential employment pathway.
• Württembergischer FußballverbandminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for Spieler-Erfahren-Erleben training program. Over 50 students annually participate in continuing education sessions teaching child-friendly ball activities and movement games.
• Frauen helfen Frauen Stuttgart e.V.minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner for educational events on domestic violence awareness. Provided expert speaker for podiumsdiskussion with students on recognizing domestic violence and available support services.
• Polizei StuttgartminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for educational events on domestic violence and stalking. Sachbearbeiterin (investigator) for domestic violence participated in school's podiumsdiskussion to educate students on recognizing and reporting abuse.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Regional players

• Berufliche Schulen des Landkreises Esslingen: Public vocational schools in the greater Stuttgart metropolitan region offering overlapping Berufskolleg and Berufliche Gymnasium programs, serving as a regional competitor for student placement.
• Staatliche Berufsschule Berchtesgadener Land: Public Bavarian vocational school offering comparable Hauswirtschaft and Pflege programs. Geographically distinct from HDS but operates under a similar state-funded vocational education model.

Broad incumbents

• DEKRA Akademie Stuttgart: Large vocational training provider offering Erzieher/in and care sector qualifications across Germany. Competes with HDS for adult learners seeking continuing education in the same professional fields.
• bfz (Berufliche Fortbildungszentren): Major national vocational continuing education provider offering Pflege, Erziehung, and Hauswirtschaft qualifications. Comparable on continuing education and re-training dimensions, less so on secondary school pathways.
• Berufliche Schulen in den Bereichen Gesundheit und Pflege in Baden-Württemberg: Network of state-funded vocational schools in Baden-Württemberg offering comparable Erzieher/in and Pflege training programs (e.g., in Mannheim, Karlsruhe, Freiburg). They compete for the same statewide BewO placement pool and state funding allocations.

Direct peers

• Max-Eyth-Schule Stuttgart: Large Berufliches Schulzentrum in Stuttgart offering vocational gymnasiums, Berufskollegs, and Berufsschulen. Comparable in size and program structure, though with different vocational focus (technical/trade).
• Alexander-Fleming-Schule: Sister school co-located with Hedwig-Dohm-Schule in the same Berufliches Schulzentrum für Gesundheit, Pflege, Ernährung und Sozialwesen (GPES) building. They share facilities, governance, and student services, making them the most directly comparable peer.
• Hauswirtschaftliche Schulen Stuttgart: Other Stuttgart-area vocational schools offering Hauswirtschaft/Hauswirtschaftsassistent programs that directly overlap with HDS's BKEH, HHB, and FMH pathways, competing for the same student pool.
• Kerschensteinerschule Stuttgart: Stuttgart vocational school explicitly named as a partner for Zusatzprüfung (additional examination) for Fachhochschulreife. Comparable in scope as a public Berufliche Schule offering multiple vocational pathways.

Emerging players

• Internationaler Bund (IB) Baden-Württemberg: Major private/non-profit vocational education provider in Baden-Württemberg operating Berufsfachschulen and Berufskollegs that compete with public vocational schools for students seeking educator and care training.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/hedwig-dohm-schule

Compliance1 record

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