Hans-Freudenberg-Schule

What Hans-Freudenberg-Schule does

Hans-Freudenberg-Schule is a gewerblich-technische Schule (commercial-technical vocational school) located in Weinheim, in the Rhein-Neckar-Kreis district of Baden-Württemberg, Germany. It is a public educational institution (Berufliche Schule) operated by the Rhein-Neckar-Kreis district authority, which serves as its Schulträger (school authority) responsible for funding, facilities, and equipment. The school offers a comprehensive portfolio of vocational and technical education programs spanning introductory vocational preparation (AVdual, AVK, BVE/KoBV), one-year and two-year full-time vocational schools (KFZ, Körperpflege, Elektro/Metall), part-time vocational school (Berufsschule) accompanying dual apprenticeships, two-year technical vocational college (Technisches Berufskolleg 1BK1T and 1BK2T), the three-year Technical Gymnasium (TG) leading to the Abitur, an advanced Technical College program (Fachschule für Technik/FTM), and an additional qualification for Fachhochschulreife (FHSR-Z). A short-term Mathematics Preparatory Course is offered annually before the school year.

The school's technology infrastructure is built on standard educational platforms: MOODLE as the learning management system, WebUntis for scheduling and timetabling, and SAP4school_IUS for business and IT training. The Lernfabrik (Learning Factory) provides hands-on practical training facilities. Integrations include Vimeo for video content, Google Web Fonts, OpenStreetMap, and reCAPTCHA for form protection. The school is partnered with the Rhein-Neckar-Kreis district, Lernfabrik Baden-Württemberg, SAP4school_IUS, MINT Zukunft schaffen, and Erasmus+, and holds AZAV certification for labor market instrument programs.

The business model is public-sector education: tuition is free for students, with funding flowing from the Rhein-Neckar-Kreis district and the state of Baden-Württemberg. Some programs may carry nominal material fees. The go-to-market motion is event-driven, centered on public enrollment periods with formal application processes, supported by the school website, informational brochures, employer outreach, and coordination with Berufsberatung (career counseling) and employment agencies. The school serves vocational training seekers, technical college students pursuing the Fachhochschulreife, and individuals in vocational rehabilitation and labor market integration programs. School leadership is headed by OStD Torsten Nesselhauf, Schulleiter.

Name

Hans-Freudenberg-Schule

Legal name

Hans-Freudenberg-Schule

Website

https://hfswe.de

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Hans-Freudenberg-Schule is a public vocational-technical school in Weinheim, Germany, operated by the Rhein-Neckar-Kreis district. It serves secondary and adult students with vocational preparation, dual apprenticeship support, technical college, and technical gymnasium programs leading to skilled trades or university entrance qualifications.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public Vocational and Technical Education

NAICS

Technical and Trade Schools (61151), Apprenticeship Training (611513), Other Technical and Trade Schools (611519)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

College & Career Transition Services (Bridge Programs, Dual Enrollment Pathways) (EDAAABAK)

akta.pro secondary industry

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

Keywords

• Vocational education programs
• Technical training school
• Dual apprenticeship education
• Vocational preparation courses
• Technical secondary education

Headquarters

HQ city

Weinheim

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: Funded by public government sources including the Rhein-Neckar-Kreis as school authority and the state of Baden-Württemberg. Education is provided free of charge to students.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Hans-Freudenberg-Schule is a publicly funded gewerblich-technische Schule (commercial-technical vocational school) in Weinheim, Baden-Württemberg, that delivers free vocational and technical education programs ranging from introductory dual vocational preparation (AVdual, AVK, BVE/KoBV) and full-time vocational schools (1-year and 2-year tracks in automotive, body care, and electrical/metal trades) through part-time Berufsschule accompanying dual apprenticeships, to the Technisches Berufskolleg and three-year Technisches Gymnasium leading to the Abitur. Advanced professional development is offered via the Fachschule für Technik (FTM), and ancillary offerings include the FHSR-Z Zusatzqualifikation and an annual Mathe-Vorkurs preparatory course.

Product overview

Hans-Freudenberg-Schule is a commercial-technical vocational school (Gewerblich-technische Schule) offering a comprehensive portfolio of vocational and technical education programs. The school's offerings span from introductory vocational preparation programs (AVdual, AVK, BVE/KoBV) through full-time vocational schools (1BFR, 1BFK, 2BFS) and part-time vocational schools (Berufsschule), to higher-level technical qualifications including the Technical Vocational College (1BK1T, 1BK2T) and Technical Gymnasium (TG). Additional qualifications such as the Fachhochschulreife (FHSR-Z) can be obtained alongside vocational programs. The institution also provides a Technical College program (Fachschule für Technik/FTM) for advanced professional development. Short-term enrichment includes a Mathematics Preparatory Course offered annually before the regular school year.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Duale Ausbildungsvorbereitung (AVdual) Dual vocational preparation program combining theoretical instruction with practical training in cooperation with local companies; intended for students entering dual apprenticeship pathways.
• Ausbildungsvorbereitung in Kooperation (AVK) Vocational preparation program delivered in partnership with cooperating educational institutions; intended for students seeking structured preparation for apprenticeship entry.
• Berufsvorbereitende Einrichtung (BVE/KoBV) — Cooperative Education and Preparation for the General Labor Market Vocational preparatory institution providing cooperative education and preparation for the general labor market, including vocational rehabilitation pathways for individuals.
• 1-jährige Berufsfachschule KFZ One-year full-time vocational school program in automotive engineering with practical training components.
• 1-jährige Berufsfachschule Körperpflege One-year full-time vocational school program in body care and hairdressing (Körperpflege/Friseure).
• Berufsschule Part-time vocational school accompanying dual apprenticeship training programs; provides theoretical instruction alongside on-the-job training at partner companies.
• Ausbildungsvorbereitung Elektro/Metall (2-jährige Berufsfachschule) Two-year full-time vocational preparation program in electrical and metal trades.
• Technisches Berufskolleg 1 (1BK1T) First year of the two-year technical vocational college leading to a vocational qualification with additional theoretical knowledge.
• Technisches Berufskolleg 2 (1BK2T) Second year of technical vocational college, building on first-year curriculum with advanced technical content.
• Zusatzqualifikation Fachhochschulreife (FHSR-Z) Additional qualification program enabling students to obtain the entrance qualification for universities of applied sciences (Fachhochschulreife) alongside their vocational training.
• Fachschule für Technik (FTM) Technical college providing advanced technical education for skilled workers seeking further qualification.
• Technisches Gymnasium (TG) Three-year upper secondary technical high school program (grades 11-13) leading to the general university entrance qualification (Abitur) with a technical focus.
• Mathe-Vorkurs (Mathematics Preparatory Course) Intensive preparatory mathematics course offered annually before the regular school year to strengthen foundational skills up to intermediate secondary school level.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration6 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and supportive.

• Rhein-Neckar-KreiscoreOthersThe school authority (Schulträger) responsible for the school's funding, equipment, and administrative oversight. As the district authority, it ensures modern, future-oriented facilities and equipment for the school.
• SAP4school_IUScoreTechnology or IntegrationEducational SAP software program providing students with training on business and IT systems using SAP software in an educational environment.
• Lernfabrik (Learning Factory)coreTechnology or IntegrationPractical training factory initiative supported by the Baden-Württemberg Ministry of Culture, providing hands-on vocational training facilities and programs.
• Mint ZukunftschaffensupportiveTechnology or IntegrationMINT (STEM) education initiative promoting mathematics, informatics, natural sciences, and technology education in schools.
• AZAV CertificationsupportiveStrategic or Co-development PartnerAZAV certification (Akkreditierungs- und Zulassungsverordnung Arbeitsförderung) for labor market instruments, enabling the school to offer programs recognized for employment promotion and vocational rehabilitation.
• Erasmus+supportiveStrategic or Co-development PartnerEuropean Union program for education, youth, and sport, co-financing international exchange and mobility programs for students and staff.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Emerging players

• TÜV Rheinland Akademie: Major private vocational and continuing education operator offering technical training and certifications across Germany. Provides an alternative channel for the same technical trades and labor-market integration programs that HFS delivers.
• DEKRA Akademie: Private vocational training and retraining provider operating across Germany, including in BW. Competes with HFS in adult retraining, AVdual-style preparation, and AZAV-funded labor market programs.
• SRH Berufsbildungswerk Neckargemünd: Private non-profit vocational rehabilitation and training provider operating in the Rhein-Neckar region. Direct overlap with HFS's BVE/KoBV labor-market preparation programs and vocational rehabilitation offerings.

Broad incumbents

• IHK Bildungszentrum Mosbach: Chamber of Industry and Commerce-operated training center in the Rhein-Neckar region providing dual apprenticeship-related continuing education and certification. Adjacent to HFS's Berufsschule mission through the IHK's apprenticeship exam function.

Direct peers

• Robert-Bosch-Schule Stuttgart: Public gewerblich-technische Berufsschule in Stuttgart, Baden-Württemberg, offering a comparable mix of dual vocational training, technical college, and technical gymnasium programs. Direct comparable as a state-run vocational school in the same educational jurisdiction.
• Werner-von-Siemens-Schule Mannheim: Public commercial-technical vocational school in Mannheim within the same Rhein-Neckar region as HFS Weinheim. Delivers comparable vocational preparation, Berufsfachschule, and dual training programs across technical and commercial fields.
• Gewerbliche Schule Heilbronn: Public gewerbliche Schule in Heilbronn, Baden-Württemberg, offering technical and vocational education programs under the same state regulatory framework. Comparable in mission, program structure, and funding model.
• Heinrich-Lanz-Schule Mannheim: Public vocational school in Mannheim offering dual apprenticeship, vocational college, and technical programs in the same Rhein-Neckar metropolitan area. Direct regional peer for student recruitment and program design.
• Friedrich-List-Schule Heidelberg: Public commercial-technical vocational school in Heidelberg serving the Rhein-Neckar-Kreis and adjacent regions. Direct comparable as a state-run Berufsschule with similar dual training and technical gymnasium offerings.

Regional players

• Carl Benz School (Carl Benz Berufskolleg): Private vocational school operator in the region offering technical and engineering-focused programs. Comparable to HFS's Technisches Berufskolleg and technical gymnasium, though with a private financing model rather than public funding.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks4 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/hfswehfswe
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/hans-freudenberg-schule

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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