Heinrich-Wieland-Schule

What Heinrich-Wieland-Schule does

Heinrich-Wieland-Schule (HWS) is a publicly funded vocational school (Berufliche Schule) located at Graf-Leutrum-Str. 3 in Pforzheim, Germany, operating under the authority of the state of Baden-Württemberg. It serves approximately 1,800 students and apprentices from the Pforzheim and Enzkreis region across a continuous educational pathway spanning intermediate secondary education (Mittlere Reife via two-year Berufsfachschule), university of applied sciences entrance qualification (Fachhochschulreife via Berufskolleg), technical upper secondary Abitur (Technisches Gymnasium with Mechatronik, Informationstechnik, Gestaltungs- und Medientechnik, and Umwelttechnik profiles), dual vocational training (Berufsschule for Elektronik/Informationstechnik and Metalltechnik trades), and advanced technician certifications (Fachschule für Technik in Automatisierungstechnik/Mechatronik and Maschinentechnik). Specialized offerings include the Cisco Networking Academy, the StudiumPlus cooperative study program with Hochschule Pforzheim, and an AZAV-accredited Meisterkurs for master craftsman preparation.

The school's core technical infrastructure is centered on an Industry 4.0 training laboratory (Lehrlabor) built through approximately 1 million EUR of state and municipal investment. The facility includes a KUNZMANN 3-axis WF 650 CNC milling machine with Heidenhain TNC 640 control and 38-fold tool changer, an EMCO CNC lathe, 16 robot sets with one teacher exemplar, 40 Heidenhain NC programming training stations, and OPC UA-enabled IT infrastructure. Additional technical assets include Raspberry Pi-based digital measurement workstations using the PhyPiDAQ open-source data acquisition system developed in partnership with KIT. The school also operates WebUntis for timetabling and is integrating iPads into the Mittelstufe curriculum for digital learning.

The business model is that of a German state vocational school: no tuition is charged to students, and operations are funded by the state of Baden-Württemberg. Enrollment is administered through the state BewO online application system and through direct dual-training partnerships with regional companies. The school generates no commercial revenue, holds no funding rounds, and operates under the supervision of the Regierungspräsidium. Value is delivered through publicly credentialed qualifications, dual-training company partnerships, and recognitions including the 2022 MINT-freundliche Schule and Digitale Schule designations (valid through 2025).

Name

Heinrich-Wieland-Schule

Legal name

Heinrich-Wieland-Schule

Website

https://hw-schule.de

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Heinrich-Wieland-Schule is a publicly funded state vocational school in Pforzheim, Germany, serving approximately 1,800 students across technical gymnasium, dual vocational training, and technician certification programs, with an Industry 4.0 training laboratory.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Vocational and Technical Secondary Education

NAICS

Technical and Trade Schools (6115), Apprenticeship Training (611513)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Mechatronics Systems & Integration (EDAOAHAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Cooperative Education (Co-op) Technical Universities (EDAHAEAF), Electronics Technician Training (Analog/Digital) (EDAOABAG)

Keywords

• Vocational education
• Technical secondary school
• STEM education programs
• Dual apprenticeship training
• Technician certification courses

Headquarters

HQ city

Pforzheim

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, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Public Education Funding: As a German state school (Beruflich Schulen), the school is funded by public government sources, primarily the state of Baden-Württemberg. No direct tuition fees are charged to students.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Heinrich-Wieland-Schule is a publicly funded German vocational school that delivers secondary and post-secondary technical education programs — from Mittlere Reife and Abitur (Technisches Gymnasium) through dual vocational training (Berufsschule in electronics/IT and metal technology) to state-certified Techniker qualifications in automation technology/mechatronics and mechanical engineering. It also offers specialized programs such as Cisco Networking Academy, MINT-freundliche Schule STEM initiatives, the StudiumPlus cooperative degree with Hochschule Pforzheim, and a Meisterkurs, supported by an Industry 4.0 training laboratory with CNC machines, robotics, and CAD/CAM systems.

Product overview

Heinrich-Wieland-Schule is a vocational school offering a comprehensive portfolio of educational programs: the three-year and six-year Technical Gymnasium (leading to Abitur with profiles in Mechatronik, Informationstechnik, Gestaltungs- und Medientechnik, and Umwelttechnik); Berufskolleg for Fachhochschulreife; Berufsfachschulen for Mittlere Reife; dual vocational training in Berufsschule for Elektronik/IT and Metalltechnik; and advanced Fachschule programs for Techniker in Automatisierungstechnik/Mechatronik and Maschinentechnik. Specialized offerings include Cisco Networking Academy, MINT programs, StudiumPlus (dual study with Hochschule Pforzheim), and Meisterkurs. The school operates an Industry 4.0 training laboratory with CNC machines, robotics, and CAD/CAM systems.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Technisches Gymnasium (Technical Gymnasium) Three-year and six-year technical upper-secondary education leading to the Abitur (general university entrance qualification). Offers four profiles: Mechatronik, Informationstechnik, Gestaltungs- und Medientechnik, and Umwelttechnik. Designed for students from Werkrealschule, Realschule, or Gymnasium seeking a technically focused university entrance qualification.
• Berufskolleg (Vocational College)
• Berufsfachschule (Vocational School) — 2-year
• Fachschule für Technik — Automatisierungstechnik/Mechatronik

Quantifiable outcome

• Students achieve recognized qualifications including Abitur, Technician certifications (Bachelor of Profession), and Berufsschulabschluss
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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App detail

Integration1 record

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Hochschule Pforzheim (University of Applied Sciences Pforzheim)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 30 November 2020HWS is a cooperation partner in the 'StudiumPlus' cooperative study model, allowing students to earn both a vocational qualification and a bachelor's degree in five years. Industrial mechanics/precision mechanics students can combine their apprenticeship with Mechanical Engineering/Production Technology and Management or Mechanical Engineering/Product Development bachelor's programs.
• Hochschule Aalen (University of Applied Sciences Aalen)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCooperation agreement for educational pathways and potential credit transfer arrangements between the technical school and the university.
• Duale Partner (Training Companies)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNumerous regional companies in Pforzheim and Enzkreis serve as dual training partners, providing practical apprenticeship positions in electronics, mechatronics, metal technology, and IT. These partners work with HWS to deliver the theoretical education component of dual vocational training programs.
• Europa-Zentrum StuttgartminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEU education program providing workshops for vocational school students on EU topics and decision-making processes, including simulation of EU expansion discussions.
• KIT - Karlsruher Institut für TechnologieminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for student research projects including dye-sensitized solar cells research and physics education projects. Dr. Dominik Braig from KIT collaborated on PhyPiDAQ measurement system development.
• Agentur für Arbeit (Federal Employment Agency)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCareer counseling services provided at the school by agency counselors including Carolin Schneider and Michael Kinzel, with regular consultation appointments available.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Eckert Schulen: One of Germany's largest private vocational education providers with campuses in Regensburg and beyond, offering technician, master craftsman, and industrial training programs. Comparable in subject matter but operates as a for-profit alternative to the public Berufliche Schule system.
• SRH Hochschulen: Private university group offering applied bachelor's and master's degrees including in engineering and mechatronics. Comparable in delivering technical credentials and dual study pathways, but at higher-education level rather than vocational secondary.

Direct peers

• Wilhelm-Maybach-Schule Stuttgart: Major Berufliche Schule in Stuttgart with extensive programs in automotive, metal, and electrical trades. A direct comparator at larger scale within the same Baden-Württemberg state system, offering similar dual-training pathways and Techniker preparation.
• Max-Eyth-Schule Stuttgart: Berufliche Schule in Stuttgart with overlapping programs in metal technology, mechatronics, and technical Gymnasium. Comparable state-funded vocational school serving a different urban catchment in Baden-Württemberg with similar program portfolio and dual-training model.
• Carl-Benz-Schule Gaggenau: Public Berufliche Schule in Baden-Württemberg offering comparable dual vocational training in metal technology, electronics, and technical Gymnasium programs. Direct regional peer in the Baden-Württemberg state school system with similar MINT-focused curriculum and industry-aligned apprenticeships.

Emerging players

• WBS Training AG: Private vocational retraining and continuing education provider in Germany with state AZAV accreditation and Meisterkurs preparation courses. Comparable in the Meisterkurs/continuing education segment but targets employed adults rather than school-age apprentices.

Others

• Hochschule Pforzheim (Hochschule für Gestaltung, Technik und Wirtschaft): Cooperation partner via StudiumPlus, the partner university for dual study programs. Not a peer in the traditional sense but operates as an integrated pathway partner, making it a direct comparator for the cooperative education component.
• IHK Bildungshaus (Industrie- und Handelskammer training centers): Chamber of Industry and Commerce training centers across Germany providing continuing education, Meisterkurs preparation, and industry-aligned certifications. Comparable in Meisterkurs and technician training segments; complementary rather than directly competing.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Instagraminstagram.com/hws_pf
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/heinrich-wieland-schule

Compliance3 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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