Heinrich-Kleyer-Schule

What Heinrich-Kleyer-Schule does

Heinrich-Kleyer-Schule is a public vocational school (Berufsschule) with general education branches, operated by the City of Frankfurt am Main through its municipal school authority (Stadt Frankfurt – Stadtschulamt). Located at Kühhornshofweg 27 in Frankfurt's Nordend district, it enrolls approximately 2,680 students supported by 110 teachers plus social pedagogical specialists. The school delivers dual vocational education across ten recognized apprenticeship occupations spanning mechatronics, industrial and construction mechanics, automotive mechatronics, two-wheel vehicle technology, railway operations (Eisenbahner im Betriebsdienst), and optics (Augenoptiker), alongside general education pathways leading to the Abitur (Berufliches Gymnasium), Fachhochschulreife (Fachoberschule Form A/B and ausbildungsbegleitend), Mittlerer Abschluss (Berufsfachschule), and continuing technical education (Fachschule für Technik).

The school's technical infrastructure centers on modern workshops and laboratories outfitted with industry-standard equipment — including a CAR-O-LINER Vision 2X3 measurement system, 3D printing facilities paired with Autodesk Inventor CAD workflows, railway signal-box simulation, and a high-voltage battery training model for e-mobility instruction. Digital learning is delivered through WebUntis (scheduling), Moodle (LMS) and Jitsi (video conferencing), supported by notebooks, desktop PCs and smartboards, with a 150 m² Mediothek housing ~6,800 media items. International mobility is enabled by Erasmus+ accreditation (since 2021), the Berufsschulbrücke Korea programme, and exchange partnerships with schools in France, Finland, Korea, Canada and the USA.

The school is funded through public education budgets with no tuition fees for regular programs; only the Fachschule für Technik charges a €50/year laboratory fee. Go-to-market is essentially direct-to-consumer enrollment plus enterprise apprenticeship partnerships with Deutsche Bahn (~320 students across the Rhein-Main region), Industriepark Frankfurt-Höchst (via Provadis), and Hessische Landesbahn. A separate Förderverein (registered nonprofit association) supplements funding for educational projects, but does not own or govern the institution.

Name

Heinrich-Kleyer-Schule

Legal name

Heinrich-Kleyer-Schule

Website

https://heinrich-kleyer-schule.de

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Heinrich-Kleyer-Schule is a public vocational school in Frankfurt am Main, operated by the City of Frankfurt, serving ~2,680 students with dual education across mechatronics, automotive, railway, optics trades plus Abitur and Fachhochschulreife pathways.

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akta.pro rank

Product category

Vocational Education Services

NAICS

Apprenticeship Training (611513), Technical and Trade Schools (6115), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Junior Colleges (61121)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Mechatronics Systems & Integration (EDAOAHAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Apprenticeships, Internships & Work-Based Learning Programs (BPACANAK), Experiential Learning & Internships/Co-ops (EDALABAG), Internships, Externships & Work-Based Learning Placement (EDAMAKAB)

Keywords

• Vocational education
• Dual training programs
• Technical apprenticeships
• Secondary education
• German vocational school

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, Infrastructure, Operations, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Public Education Funding: As a public vocational school run by the Stadt Frankfurt (City of Frankfurt), the school is funded through public education budgets. No tuition fees are charged for regular programs. Revenue comes from government educational funding.
2. Laboratory Fee - Fachschule für Technik: A laboratory fee of 50€ per year is charged for the Fachschule für Technik program to cover consumables and facility costs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Heinrich-Kleyer-Schule is a public vocational school that delivers dual education combining theoretical instruction with practical company-based apprenticeships across ten recognized trades (mechatronics, automotive mechatronics, railway operations, automotive bodywork, two-wheel vehicle technology, industrial and construction mechanics, systems mechanics, optics, and bicycle mechanics). It also offers general-education pathways leading to the German Abitur (Berufliches Gymnasium), Fachhochschulreife (Fachoberschule), and Mittlerer Abschluss (Berufsfachschule), plus vocational preparation programs and a part-time Fachschule für Technik awarding certified technician status, supported by international mobility through Erasmus+ and the Berufsschulbrücke Germany-Korea program.

Product overview

Heinrich-Kleyer-Schule is a vocational school (Berufsschule) with general education branches located in Frankfurt am Main, Germany. The school operates a multi-product educational portfolio comprising: (1) Berufliches Gymnasium – a three-year upper secondary program leading to Abitur with technical specializations in Mechatronics, Building Technology, or Practical Computer Science; (2) Fachoberschule Form A and Form B – programs leading to Fachhochschulreife; (3) Fachhochschulreife ausbildungsbegleitend – concurrent program for apprenticeship students; (4) Fachschule für Technik – part-time technical school for Maschinentechniker certification; (5) Berufsfachschule – two-year preliminary vocational school leading to Mittlerer Abschluss; (6) Bildungsgänge zur Berufsvorbereitung – one-year vocational preparation; (7) Duale Berufsausbildung – vocational training for 10 recognized occupations including automotive, rail, optics, and metalworking trades; (8) International programmes (Erasmus+, Berufsschulbrücke) – for study abroad and exchange. Supporting infrastructure includes a Mediothek (library with ~6,800 media items and online catalog), counseling services, and digital learning tools (WebUntis for scheduling, Moodle LMS, and Jitsi for video conferencing). The school serves approximately 2,680 students and 110 teachers.

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Products and services

• Berufliches Gymnasium Three-year upper secondary program that prepares students for the Abitur (general higher education entrance qualification) with technical specializations in Mechatronics, Building Technology, or Practical Computer Science. Provides access to all university programs and serves as an alternative to traditional academic Gymnasium with a technical focus. Approximately 180 students are enrolled.
• Fachoberschule (Form A and Form B) Two upper secondary vocational school programs leading to the Fachhochschulreife (university of applied sciences entrance qualification). Form A is a two-year program with integrated internship; Form B is a one-year full-time program for those who have completed an apprenticeship. Classes are coordinated with Bethmannschule and Paul-Ehrlich-Schule.
• Fachhochschulreife ausbildungsbegleitend Concurrent program that enables vocational school students to earn the Fachhochschulreife during their apprenticeship through additional instruction in German, English, Mathematics, and a science subject, delivered as Zusatzunterricht.
• Fachschule für Technik Part-time technical school program (4 years) in Machine Technology leading to state-certified technician status (Maschinentechniker/-in), with options to additionally earn the Mittlerer Bildungsabschluss, Fachhochschulreife, and Ausbildereignungsschein. Charges a €50 per year laboratory fee to cover consumables and facility costs.
• Berufsfachschule Two-year vocational preliminary school providing basic professional training in Metal Technology or Vehicle Technology fields while simultaneously leading to the Mittlerer Abschluss (intermediate secondary school-leaving certificate).
• Bildungsgänge zur Berufsvorbereitung (BzB) One-year vocational preparation programs preparing youth for apprenticeship in Metal Technology, Wood Technology, or Vehicle Technology fields, with internship placements in local businesses. Targets youth who have completed nine years of schooling and need to fulfill extended compulsory schooling requirements while lacking a vocational training position.
• Duale Berufsausbildung (Berufsschule) Dual vocational training programs combining theoretical instruction at the school with practical company-based apprenticeships for ten recognized trades: Anlagenmechaniker, Augenoptiker, Eisenbahner im Betriebsdienst, Fahrradmonteur, Industriemechaniker, Karosserie- und Fahrzeugbaumechaniker, Konstruktionsmechaniker, Kraftfahrzeugmechatroniker, Mechatroniker, and Zweiradmechatroniker. Major employer partners include Deutsche Bahn, Hessische Landesbahn, and Industriepark Frankfurt-Höchst.
• Internationale Programme (Erasmus+ and Berufsschulbrücke) International exchange and mobility programs for students and apprentices, including Erasmus+ accredited vocational training abroad with partner schools in France (Lyon, Caen, Bordeaux), Finland (Pori), Korea (Daejeon), Canada (Toronto), and the USA (Philadelphia), plus virtual Citizen Diplomat Academy exchanges and the Berufsschulbrücke Germany-Korea cooperation program.

Quantifiable outcome

• 2680 students educated annually across vocational and general education programs
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature7 records

Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Erasmus Plus ProgrammecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021The school has been accredited in the European Erasmus Plus programme since 2021, enabling funding applications for vocational mobility and international exchanges for students and apprentices.
• WinNova, Pori, FinnlandminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational partner school supporting student exchanges and practical placement opportunities in Finland.
• Ecole La Mache, Lyon, FrankreichminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFrench partner school with regular student exchanges including joint projects such as the drone demonstration project at Berufliches Gymnasium.
• SEPR, Lyon, FrankreichminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFrench vocational school partner in Lyon for exchange programs and practical training opportunities.
• Institut Lemonnier, Caen, FrankreichminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFrench partner institution supporting vocational training exchanges and international mobility.
• Citizen Diplomat Academy / Citizen Diplomacy International, Philadelphia, USAminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerVirtual exchange program series. The HKS was involved in its development in 2020. Students participate in international dialogue and cultural exchange activities.
• Die Berufssulbrücke (Goethe Institut)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSince November 2022, HKS participates in this program deepening Germany-Korea cooperation. Students gain insights into Korean culture and work through virtual formats and study visits. Partners: Dong Ah Meister High School in Daejeon.
• Dong Ah Meister High School, Daejeon, KoreaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner school in Daejeon, Korea through the Berufsschulbrücke programme for virtual exchanges and study visits.
• Referat für Internationale Angelegenheiten der Stadt Frankfurt am MainminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMunicipal department supporting international activities and expanding the school's partnership network.
• Mobilitätsberatung der hessischen WirtschaftminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides regular counselling and information about international mobility programmes, supporting HKS students in finding overseas placements.
• Seneca College of Applied Sciences and Technology, Toronto, KanadaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPotential partnership being explored for student exchanges (as of September 2022).
• Lyceé Flora Tristan, Bordeaux, FrankreichminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPotential partnership being explored for student exchanges (as of September 2022).
• Philipp-Holzmann-SchuleminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCooperation partner for the Bautechnik (civil engineering) focus at Berufliches Gymnasium, providing specialized instruction in construction technology.
• Handwerkskammer Rhein MainminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerChamber of Crafts supporting Erasmus Plus mobility, with adviser Josip Primorac helping with planning international placements.
• Kroatische WirtschaftsvereinigungminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCroatian business association that helped arrange a 4-week internship placement for a mechatronics apprentice in Slavonski Brod, Croatia.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Provadis GmbH: Industry-affiliated training provider for Industriepark Frankfurt-Höchst, including railway apprentices. Partner of HKS in the Eisenbahner segment and a direct comparator as a private-sector vocational training operator adjacent to public schools.
• Werner-von-Siemens-Schule Frankfurt: Frankfurt-based vocational school with a strong technical and electrical-engineering orientation. Directly comparable to HKS as a municipal Berufsschule delivering dual apprenticeships and technical gymnasium pathways in the same Hesse market.
• Bethmannschule Frankfurt: Frankfurt public secondary school coordinating Zusatzunterricht for Fachhochschulreife together with HKS. Comparable public-school operator in the same municipal system, with overlapping upper-secondary credential offerings.
• Paul-Ehrlich-Schule Frankfurt: Frankfurt public school also delivering Fachhochschulreife Zusatzunterricht in coordination with HKS. Comparable upper-secondary credential provider operating under the same Stadtschulamt governance.
• Philipp-Holzmann-Schule: Frankfurt public vocational school partnering with HKS on the Bautechnik (civil engineering) track at the Berufliches Gymnasium. Comparable dual-education institution serving the same municipal catchment with overlapping technical-trade programs.
• Carl-Benz-Schule Frankfurt: Frankfurt vocational school with automotive-mechatronics focus. Directly comparable to HKS in the Kfz-Mechatroniker and adjacent automotive training segments, serving the same regional apprentice base.
• Max-Eyth-Schule Frankfurt am Main: Frankfurt Berufsschule focused on technical and trade education in a similar municipal footprint. Comparable in scale and program mix to HKS, including technical and mechatronic specializations serving dual apprenticeship students.

Broad incumbents

• IHK Frankfurt am Main: Frankfurt Chamber of Industry and Commerce, which oversees IHK-grade apprenticeship examinations relevant to HKS's commercial-technical apprentices. Comparable regional institutional actor in vocational training governance and credentialing.
• Handwerkskammer Rhein-Main: Regional Chamber of Crafts that supports HKS's Erasmus Plus mobility and broader vocational-education ecosystem. Comparable as a regional institutional actor in apprenticeship training but broader in scope and incumbent in the trades-certification space.

Regional players

• Berufsbildungswerk Südhessen (bbw Südhessen): Regional vocational training provider in southern Hesse serving apprentices across multiple trades. Comparable as a Berufsbildung provider in the same broader region, overlapping in target audience but operating as a non-school-sector training institution.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

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