Heinrich-Hertz-Europakolleg Bonn

What Heinrich-Hertz-Europakolleg Bonn does

Heinrich-Hertz-Europakolleg (HHEK) is a public vocational college (Berufskolleg) operated by the Bundesstadt Bonn and located at Herseler Straße 1 in the Auerberg area of Bonn, Germany. It serves more than 3,300 students across six technical departments — Elektrotechnik, Fahrzeugtechnik, Gestaltungstechnik, Informationstechnik, Metalltechnik, and Versorgungstechnik — through both dual vocational training (Ausbildung) tied to regional Ausbildungsbetriebe and full-time school programs leading to Berufsschulabschluss, Mittlerer Schulabschluss, Fachhochschulreife, and Allgemeine Hochschulreife qualifications. The institution has held the official Europaschule NRW designation since 2010 (with three re-certifications) and was honored in the NRW Landtag on November 24, 2025 for 15 years of European exchange work.

The technology platform is built around modern IT infrastructure including more than 10 PC laboratories, a Cisco Networking Academy laboratory with routers and switches, a complex server infrastructure, the Moodle e-learning system, and the proprietary Didaktischer Wizard Online (DWO) platform for departmental curriculum management. The school delivers Cisco CCNA-aligned networking education, KMK-certified C1 foreign-language certifications in English and Spanish, Erasmus+ international internships (notably in Sevilla, Spain), and ProTandem exchanges with partner schools in France (Muret, Saint-Jean d'Angély) and Croatia.

The business model is public-education funding: as a Berufskolleg of the City of Bonn, the school charges no tuition for regular programs and is financed through municipal and state education budgets, with minor ancillary income from examination fees (e.g., Handwerkskammer fees for Betriebsassistent and AEVO courses) and civic sponsorship. Customer segments are Auszubildende (apprentices), Vollzeitschüler (full-time students), and Internationale Förderklassen (immigrant integration students), with go-to-market executed via the mandated Schulbewerbung.de NRW portal. Leadership consists of Schulleiter (Principal) Oberstudiendirektor Markus Klasmeier and stellvertretender Schulleiter Studiendirektor Joachim Schneider.

Name

Heinrich-Hertz-Europakolleg Bonn

Legal name

Heinrich-Hertz-Europakolleg der Bundesstadt Bonn

Website

https://hhek.bonn.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

2010

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Heinrich-Hertz-Europakolleg is a public vocational college (Berufskolleg) operated by the City of Bonn, Germany, serving more than 3,300 students across six technical departments (electrical, vehicle, design, IT, metal, and supply engineering) via dual training and full-time programs with Europaschule NRW international exchanges and Cisco networking certifications.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Vocational Education

NAICS

Technical and Trade Schools (6115)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

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

Keywords

• Vocational education
• Dual training programs
• Berufskolleg courses
• European school programs
• Technical apprenticeship training

Headquarters

HQ city

Bonn

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Public Education Funding: As a public vocational school (Berufskolleg) of the City of Bonn, the school is funded through public education budgets. No tuition fees are charged for regular programs.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Heinrich-Hertz-Europakolleg Bonn is a public vocational college (Berufskolleg) operated by the City of Bonn that delivers dual vocational training (Ausbildung) and full-time educational programs across six technical departments: Elektrotechnik, Fahrzeugtechnik, Gestaltungstechnik, Informationstechnik, Metalltechnik, and Versorgungstechnik. The school also offers international programs (Erasmus+, Europaschule exchanges), Cisco networking certifications, KMK foreign language certificates, talent development services, and continuing education courses for apprentices.

Product overview

Heinrich-Hertz-Europakolleg Bonn is a vocational college (Berufskolleg) of the City of Bonn offering comprehensive technical and commercial education programs. The institution provides dual vocational training (Ausbildung) in six main departments: Elektrotechnik, Fahrzeugtechnik, Gestaltungstechnik, Informationstechnik, Metalltechnik, and Versorgungstechnik. Educational offerings include full-time school programs leading to Fachhochschulreife and Allgemeine Hochschulreife (Abitur), as well as certified vocational qualifications. The school operates as a Europaschule NRW with international programs including Erasmus+ exchanges, KMK foreign language certificates (English/Spanish), and a Cisco networking academy. Support services include talent development ('Rückenwind'), comprehensive counseling, and continuing education programs for professional development. The institution serves over 3,300 students and features digital learning infrastructure through its Didaktischer Wizard platform.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Cisco-Akademie: Cisco networking academy providing IT certification training
• Rückenwind – Talentförderung & Potenzialentwicklung

Products and services

• Elektrotechnik (Dual Vocational Training) Dual vocational training in electrical engineering leading to Berufsschulabschluss and Mittlerer Schulabschluss qualifications for apprentices in the Bonn region.
• Fahrzeugtechnik (Dual Vocational Training) Automotive engineering vocational training leading to Berufsschulabschluss qualification for apprentices in vehicle technology trades.
• Gestaltungstechnik (Dual Vocational Training) Design technology vocational training leading to Berufsschulabschluss and Allgemeine Hochschulreife qualifications for apprentices in design trades.
• Informationstechnik (Dual Vocational Training) Information technology vocational training leading to Berufsschulabschluss qualification for apprentices in IT occupations.
• Metalltechnik (Dual Vocational Training) Metal technology vocational training leading to Erweiterter Erster Schulabschluss and Fachoberschulreife qualifications for apprentices in metal-working trades.
• Versorgungstechnik (Dual Vocational Training) Supply engineering vocational training (heating, sanitation, refrigeration) leading to Berufsschulabschluss qualification for apprentices in SHK/Kältemechatronik trades.
• Cisco Networking Academy Industry-standard IT networking education and certification preparation (CCNA-level) delivered through a Cisco Academy partnership with a dedicated networking laboratory.
• KMK Fremdsprachenzertifikate (English and Spanish) KMK-recognized foreign language certification programs in English and Spanish at C1 level for professional and business contexts.
• Internationale Förderklassen (IFK) German-as-a-second-language (DaZ) integration classes for immigrant students pursuing vocational qualifications at the school.
• Europaschule NRW Programm European school program featuring student exchanges, international internships, and bilingual instruction, certified by the state of NRW since 2010.
• Erasmus+ Auslandspraktika EU-funded international internship program allowing students to complete vocational training placements abroad in EU countries including Spain (Sevilla).
• Rückenwind – Talentförderung & Potenzialentwicklung Talent development program identifying and supporting students' individual potential in career development, scholarships, and internship opportunities.
• Beratung und Coaching (Counseling and Coaching) Comprehensive counseling services including career guidance, study counseling, inclusion support, pastoral care, and student welfare.
• Weiterbildung: Betriebsassistent/in im Handwerk Continuing education course preparing apprentices for the 'Geprüfter Fachmann/Geprüfte Fachfrau für kaufmännische Betriebsführung' certification (Handwerkskammer examination).
• Weiterbildung: Ausbildereignung (AEVO) Continuing education training program preparing candidates for the Ausbildereignungsprüfung (AEVO), recognized as Part IV of the master craftsman examination.
• Didaktischer Wizard Online (DWO) Web-based didactic management platform for managing and viewing annual curriculum plans across all school departments.

Quantifiable outcome

• 6 students earned KMK Fremdsprachenzertifikat C1 in English for IT (2026)
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Lycée Charles de Gaulle (Muret, France)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2010Partnership school for ProTandem exchanges in Muret near Toulouse. Enables 3-week exchanges for Anlagenmechaniker SHK, Kältemechatroniker, and Elektroniker für Gebäudetechnik students with language courses and internship placements in French companies.
• ProTandemcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOrganization facilitating French-German vocational training exchanges. Coordinates student mobility programs between HHEK and partner schools in France.
• Lycée Blaise Pascal (France)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFrench partner school featured in Europa-Aktivitäten for student exchanges and collaborative projects.
• Jure Kastelan School (Croatia)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCroatian partner school in the European school network, enabling international exchanges and project collaboration.
• Cisco Networking AcademycoreTechnology or IntegrationCisco Academy partnership providing IT networking education and certification preparation (CCNA-level). Students gain industry-recognized networking skills in dedicated Cisco laboratory.
• Arbeit und Leben NRWminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOrganization providing international internship placements for students, including Erasmus+ program coordination for Spain (Sevilla) and other EU countries.
• Kreissparkasse Köln/BonnminorGTM or Marketing PartnerRegional savings bank that sponsors Planspiel Börse competition and educational initiatives for local students.
• NetCologneminorGTM or Marketing PartnerRegional telecommunications provider sponsoring school competitions and educational projects (e.g., 1,500 EUR for Kartbahn excursion).
• Bürgerstiftung RheinviertelminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCivic foundation providing democratic education workshops and career orientation events including student interviews with economic representatives.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Birmingham Metropolitan College: A large UK further-education college offering vocational and technical programs across multiple disciplines. Comparable as a publicly funded vocational institution serving regional employers with apprenticeship pathways and full-time technical qualifications, though operating under a different regulatory framework.
• TAFE NSW: Australia's largest vocational education provider, offering technical and trade training across multiple disciplines with government funding. Comparable as a publicly funded, multi-discipline vocational institution delivering technical certifications and apprenticeship-aligned pathways, though at national rather than municipal scale.
• Helmut-Schmidt-Gymnasium Europaschule: A Europaschule-designated institution (general secondary rather than vocational) with comparable European exchange and international curriculum emphasis. Comparable on the Europaschule NRW/international-certification dimension, though structurally a Gymnasium rather than a Berufskolleg.

Regional players

• Karl-Simrock-Schule Bonn: A fellow Berufskolleg in Bonn, NRW, providing vocational education across similar technical and commercial disciplines. It is directly comparable as a municipal vocational institution in the same city — indeed the data notes HHEK shares a data protection officer located at Karl-Simrock-Schule — making it the closest geographic and structural peer.
• Berufskolleg Köln: A large Berufskolleg in nearby Cologne offering comparable dual vocational training and full-time programs across technical disciplines. Comparable as a public NRW vocational school with similar program breadth and Europaschule-style international orientation, serving the broader Rheinland catchment.

Direct peers

• Robert-Bosch-Berufskolleg Dortmund: A Berufskolleg in Dortmund, NRW, offering technical vocational programs across electro, metal, and IT disciplines. Highly comparable as a public vocational school with a similar multi-department structure and strong industry-aligned programs in the same regulatory framework.
• Berufskolleg für Technik Moers: A public Berufskolleg in Moers, NRW, specializing in technical vocational education (metal, electrical, IT). Comparable as a state-funded technical vocational college serving a similar regional catchment under the same NRW regulatory umbrella.

Others

• Cisco Networking Academy: Cisco's global education program delivering CCNA-level networking credentials through partner institutions. Comparable as the certification backbone that HHEK's Cisco Akademie program participates in, making it a direct enabler/peer for the school's IT certification offerings.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Instagraminstagram.com/hhek_bonn
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/school/heinrich-hertz-europakolleg-bonn

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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