Fachschule für Heilerziehungspflege Fürth

What Fachschule für Heilerziehungspflege Fürth does

Fachschule für Heilerziehungspflege Fürth is a state-recognized vocational school (Fachschule) in Fürth, Bavaria, that trains Heilerziehungspfleger*innen (state-certified therapeutic education caregivers), Heilerziehungspflegehelfer*innen (assistant-level caregivers), and HEJ preparatory-year candidates to support people with disabilities across residential homes, workshops, inclusive kindergartens, hospitals, and outpatient services. Founded in 2014 and operated as one of seven schools under bfz (Berufliche Fortbildungszentren der Bayerischen Wirtschaft) gemeinnützige GmbH within the bbw-Gruppe network of 47 schools at 15 Bavaria locations, the school runs three integrated programs delivered through classroom theory plus a network of approximately 20+ practice partners in the Nuremberg metropolitan region including Lebenshilfe Fürth, Lebenshilfe Nürnberger Land, Diakoneo, Blindeninstitut Räckersdorf, noris inklusion, NWW, and Dr. Loew Soziale Dienstleistungen. Core products comprise the three-year praxisintegrierte Ausbildung (PiA) to qualified Fachkraft, the one-year Assistenzausbildung, the one-year HEJ introductory program, and continuing education pathways enabling graduates to acquire Mittlerer Bildungsabschluss or Fachhochschulreife credentials.

The school operates with a lean staff base of approximately 9 employees and 6 classes per school year, having produced over 300 graduates since founding and celebrated its 10-year anniversary in October 2024. Leadership is provided by Schulleitung Heilerziehungspflege/-hilfe Tilman Gosses. Curriculum delivery is anchored by bfz network infrastructure (shared marketing, IT, and back-office) with on-the-ground practice training executed through individually negotiated placement arrangements at regional disability-care facilities.

Revenue is generated through a state-funded tuition model, with the Freistaat Bayern covering all tuition via Schulgeldersatz and supplying class-related subsidies (klassenbezogener Zuschuss). AZAV certification enables Bildungsgutschein funding from the Federal Employment Agency plus Qualifizierungschancengesetz support for employed learners, while BAföG is also available. Students pay only a one-time enrollment fee, one-time examination fee, and minor material/excursion costs, positioning the institution as a non-profit educational provider whose economics depend materially on Bavarian state educational funding policy rather than direct tuition revenue.

Name

Fachschule für Heilerziehungspflege Fürth

Legal name

Berufliche Fortbildungszentren der Bayerischen Wirtschaft (bfz) gemeinnützige GmbH

Website

https://heilerziehungspflegeschule-fuerth.bfz.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

2014

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Fachschule für Heilerziehungspflege Fürth is a state-recognized Bavarian vocational school training Heilerziehungspfleger*innen, Heilerziehungspflegehelfer*innen, and HEJ candidates to support people with disabilities across regional care facilities, operated within the bfz/bbw-Gruppe network.

Ownership category

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Product category

Vocational Education Services

NAICS

Technical and Trade Schools (6115), Educational Services (61)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Special Education Teacher Preparation Programs (EDAHAFAF)

akta.pro secondary industry

Work-Based Learning Programs (Internships, Apprenticeships, Community-Based Instruction) (EDAKANAF)

Keywords

• Vocational education training
• Special education care
• Therapeutic education programs
• Disability care training
• Healthcare vocational school

Headquarters

HQ city

Fürth

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. State-Funded Education: The school is funded by the Free State of Bavaria (Freistaat Bayern) which covers school fees through Schulgeldersatz (tuition replacement). Additional funding comes from klassenbezogener Zuschuss (class-related subsidies). Students receive a school contract and remuneration based on their employment contract with the training provider.
2. Student Fees and Charges: No direct school fees charged to students. Schools only require a one-time enrollment fee, one-time examination fee, and minor contribution for materials, supplies and excursions. AZAV certification enables education vouchers from employment agencies.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

The Fachschule für Heilerziehungspflege Fürth is a state-recognized vocational school that delivers tuition-free training programs preparing students for careers in therapeutic education and care for people with disabilities. It offers a three-year Heilerziehungspflege (special education caregiver) qualification via praxisintegrierte Ausbildung (PiA), a one-year Heilerziehungspflegehilfe (assistant) qualification, and a one-year Heilerziehungspflegerisches Einführungsjahr (HEJ) introductory program, combining classroom instruction with practical placements at 20+ regional partner facilities.

Product overview

Fachschule für Heilerziehungspflege Fürth operates as a state-recognized vocational school (Fachschule) within the bfz (Berufliche Fortbildungszentren der Bayerischen Wirtschaft) network. The institution offers three interconnected educational programs: the three-year Heilerziehungspflege (special education caregiver) training program conducted as praxisintegrierte Ausbildung (PiA), the one-year Heilerziehungspflegehilfe (assistant care) program, and the one-year Heilerziehungspflegerisches Einführungsjahr (HEJ) introductory program. These programs collectively prepare students for careers supporting people with disabilities across various settings including residential homes, workshops, inclusive kindergartens, and outpatient services. The institution also provides Weiterbildung options enabling graduates to acquire additional qualifications such as Mittlerer Bildungsabschluss and Fachhochschulreife.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Heilerziehungspflege (Fachkraftausbildung) Three-year vocational training program (PiA/praxisintegrierte Ausbildung) leading to state-certified Heilerziehungspfleger*in (special education caregiver / Bachelor Professional in Sozialwesen) qualification. Prepares graduates to work professionally with people of all ages with physical, mental, or psychological disabilities across residential homes, workshops, inclusive kindergartens, assisted living, hospitals, and rehabilitation centers. Includes theoretical instruction and practical training at partner facilities.
• Heilerziehungspflegehilfe (Assistenzausbildung) One-year full-time training program (also available part-time) leading to state-certified Heilerziehungspflegehelfer*in (special education care assistant) qualification. Provides foundational qualifications for assistance roles in facilities for people with disabilities. Can serve as direct entry into the workforce or as a pathway to the full three-year Heilerziehungspflege qualification.
• Heilerziehungspflegerisches Einführungsjahr (HEJ) One-year preparatory program combining theory and practice in a 50:50 ratio, designed for school graduates with Mittlerer Schulabschluss. Covers pedagogy, psychology, health, and participation-oriented care through supervised practical placements. Provides foundation for the three-year Heilerziehungspfleger*in training or other social education paths.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 300 successful examination completions since founding in 2014

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

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Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Blindeninstitut RückersdorfcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSpecialized facility for blind and visually impaired children and youth with multiple disabilities. Located at Dachsbergweg 1, 90607 Rückersdorf. Provides practical training placements for students in the therapeutic education program.
• Dambacher Werkstätten gGmbH (Lebenshilfe Fürth)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFounded 1964, facility of Lebenshilfe Fürth e.V. with approximately 260 employees with disabilities supported by 100 staff members. Located at Aldringerstr. 4, 90768 Fürth. Provides vocational training and workplace integration.
• Diakoneo Wohnen BruckbergcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLiving, therapy, employment and leisure facility for people with intellectual and additional disabilities. Located at Bernhard-Harleß-Str. 2, 91590 Bruckberg, with additional locations in Dietenhofen and Erlangen.
• Dr. Loew Soziale Dienstleistungen Haus LichtenaucoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSpecialized facility for adults with psychiatric diagnoses. Located at Windsbacher Str. 31, 91586 Lichtenau. Provides protective residential care within the regional supply system for Middle Franconia.
• Dr. Loew Soziale Dienstleistungen UnterachtelminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFacility in Simmelsdorf (Nürnberger Land) and residential group in Nürnberg. Focus on communal living for people with learning disabilities, intellectual disabilities and behavioral special needs.
• Lebenshilfe Fürth e.V.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerParent and professional association with over 550 employees, provider of numerous pre-school, ambulatory, partial and full inpatient facilities for disability services in Fürth city and district. Supports people with disabilities and families from early childhood to retirement.
• Lebenshilfe Erlangen e.V.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMajor disability services provider in Erlangen with more than 450 employees. Accompanies people with impairments and enables societal participation. Located at Goerdelerstr. 21, 91058 Erlangen.
• Lebenshilfe Nürnberger Land e.V.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSince 1969 advocates for rights and development opportunities for people with intellectual disabilities. Operates 24 facilities providing qualified support, care and accompaniment across the Nürnberger Land district.
• noris inklusion gGmbHcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLarge provider for adults with disabilities in Nürnberg. Offers employment, housing, further education and leisure opportunities following the motto 'Mittendrin und dabei' (Right in the middle and involved). Located at Braillestraße 27, 90425 Nürnberg.
• NWW Nürnberger Wohn- und Werkstätten für Blinde und Sehbehinderte gGmbHcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNon-profit association of social enterprises as provider of integration assistance for people with disabilities. Cares for, employs and promotes (severely) multiply disabled, visually impaired and blind adults at Nürnberg-Langwasser and Büchenbach locations.
• Regens Wagner ZellcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFacility for children, youth and adults with hearing impairments and additional disabilities. Offers ambulatory, partial inpatient and inpatient services at locations in Zell, Heideck, Hilpoltstein and Nürnberg.
• Samocca Fürth (Dambacher Werkstätten)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProject of Dambacher Werkstätten gGmbH (Lebenshilfe Fürth) offering approximately 280 workplace placements for people with disabilities, celebrating over 50 years of history.
• Integratives Kinderhaus Komet / Integrative KinderkrippeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIntegrative nursery for children with and without disabilities. Playful, joint learning and taking responsibility for each other at the center. Based on Montessori pedagogy and Conductive Education by András Petö.
• Lebenshilfe Nürnberg – Werner Wolf WohnanlageminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerResidential facility with 47 places in 5 residential groups and one T-ENE. Located in Schweinau district since 1984, well connected to public transport and shopping opportunities.
• Lebensraum Marc Aurel GmbHminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerYoung, regional care provider in the heart of Middle Franconia. Specializes in services for people with autism. Founded by parents of an autistic son who founded the Autisten-WG community in Oberreichenbach.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Other bfz Heilerziehungspflegeschulen (Bavarian network): Six sister Fachschulen für Heilerziehungspflege operated by the same bfz parent network across Bavaria. They run the same state-recognized HEP/HEP-Hilfe/HEJ program mix, share curriculum and AZAV status, and compete for overlapping applicants in Bavaria.

Others

• bfz (Berufliche Fortbildungszentren der Bayerischen Wirtschaft gGmbH): Direct parent organization operating 47 schools at 15 locations across Bavaria. Provides shared curriculum, marketing infrastructure, AZAV umbrella, and practice-partner network — effectively an enabling platform rather than a competitor.
• bbw-Gruppe (Bayerische Berufsbildungszentren Gruppe): Grandparent conglomerate encompassing education, consulting, personnel, and social-service brands. Provides strategic and operational umbrella; not a direct competitor but defines the strategic constraints and growth path for the school.

Regional players

• ZAW Zentrum für Aus- und Weiterbildung: Bavarian-based vocational training provider offering care and social-professions pathways. Comparable curriculum and AZAV-certified delivery, regional focus complementary rather than directly overlapping with the anchor's catchment.

Broad incumbents

• AWO Bundesverband (AWO Bildungswerk): AWO-affiliated Fachschulen provide comparable Heilerziehungspflege and social-care vocational training. Compete for similar applicants in several German regions; comparable state-recognized qualifications.
• Diakonie Bildungswerk (Diakonie Deutschland): Diakonie's educational arm operates Fachschulen for Heilerziehungspflege and similar care professions across Germany. Comparable in curriculum, target student, and state-recognized outcomes, but serves a broader portfolio of social and nursing programs.
• Bayerisches Rotes Kreuz (BRK Bildungswerk): BRK's educational arm offers vocational training in Pflege, Heilerziehungspflege, and allied care professions across Bavaria. Comparable state-recognized qualifications and target learner profile, with broader nursing-focused portfolio.
• Caritas Bildungswerk (Deutscher Caritasverband): Caritas-affiliated schools deliver Heilerziehungspflege and Heilerziehungspflegehilfe training across multiple German states. Comparable in mission (social education), regulatory status, and target learner profile, with a national footprint.

Emerging players

• Malteser Hilfsdienst (Malteser Bildungswerk): Malteser-affiliated vocational programs increasingly include Heilerziehungspflege-adjacent offerings in social care and disability support. Partial overlap with the anchor's curriculum and target student.
• SRH Hochschule für Gesundheit (private Hochschule): Private higher-education institution offering Bachelor programs in nursing, social work, and therapeutic education — partial overlap with Heilerziehungspflege's competency set at degree rather than Fachschule level.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/hepschulenfuerthbfz
• Instagraminstagram.com/hep_fuerth_bfz
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/school/fachschule-f%C3%BCr-heilerziehungspflege-f%C3%BCrth

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