IB-Bildungszentrum

What IB-Bildungszentrum does

IB-Bildungszentrum (operating as IB Berufliche Schulen, IB Schulen, or IB Süd) is the vocational and secondary school arm of the non-profit Internationaler Bund e.V. (IB), a free provider of youth, social and educational work in Germany since 1949. The institution delivers state-recognized educational programs across 14 locations in Baden-Württemberg, including Asperg (HQ), Heilbronn, Waiblingen, Stuttgart, Stuttgart-Vaihingen, Esslingen, Böblingen, Tübingen, Reutlingen, Eislingen, Ulm, Ehingen, Realschule Asperg, and Grundschule Flugfeld. Its portfolio spans primary education (Grundschule), secondary education (Realschule, Gymnasium), business and technical vocational colleges (Wirtschaftsschule, Kaufmännisches Berufskolleg, Technisches Berufskolleg), and a three-year social pedagogy college (Fachschule Sozialpädagogik), leading to qualifications including the Mittlere Reife, Fachschulreife, Fachhochschulreife, Abitur, and state-recognized educator credentials.

The business model is built around public funding: as a state-recognized institution under the supervision of the Baden-Württemberg Ministry for Culture, Youth and Sport, IB-Bildungszentrum receives government subsidies and follows state curriculum standards, with tuition and fees governed by state education regulations. Revenue is supplemented by ancillary services such as personalized coaching, tutoring, and workshop-based certification programs. The go-to-market is direct enrollment at physical school sites, with awareness driven through the ib-schulen.de website, Instagram, and local news/event marketing. The pedagogy emphasizes small class sizes, individualized coaching, tolerance and diversity, and digital learning infrastructure, positioning the schools as a differentiated alternative within the German state education system.

The headcount figure of 7 employees in the source data appears to be unrepresentative of the total teaching and administrative staff across 14 physical schools, and likely reflects a parent-level or administrative subset rather than total organizational headcount. No revenue figures, funding rounds, M&A activity, or AI capabilities are disclosed.

Name

IB-Bildungszentrum

Legal name

Internationaler Bund e.V.

Website

https://ib-bildung.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1949

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

IB-Bildungszentrum is the vocational and secondary school division of German non-profit Internationaler Bund e.V., operating 14 state-recognized schools across Baden-Württemberg offering primary, secondary, and vocational programs leading to qualifications such as Mittlere Reife, Fachhochschulreife, Abitur, and educator credentials.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Vocational and Secondary Education

NAICS

Other Schools and Instruction (6116), All Other Schools and Instruction (61169), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Instructional Delivery & Pedagogy (School-Led) (EDAJAFAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Standards Alignment & Curriculum Mapping (State/National) (EDAJAFAD), Instructional Coaching & Teacher Professional Learning (School-Embedded) (EDAJAFAO)

Keywords

• Vocational education services
• Secondary school programs
• State-recognized schooling
• Social pedagogy training
• Educational coaching workshops

Headquarters

HQ city

Asperg

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices12 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. State-Funded Education: As a state-recognized educational institution (freier Träger der Jugend-, Sozial- und Bildungsarbeit), IB Schulen operates as a publicly funded institution receiving government subsidies and funding from the state of Baden-Württemberg for educational services.

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

IB-Bildungszentrum operates a network of state-recognized vocational and secondary schools across 14 locations in Baden-Württemberg, offering educational programs ranging from primary school (Grundschule) through Gymnasium (Abitur), Wirtschaftsschule (Fachschulreife), Kaufmännisches and Technisches Berufskolleg (Fachhochschulreife), and Fachschule Sozialpädagogik (state-recognized educator qualification). The schools deliver classroom-based instruction supported by personalized coaching, workshops, and certifications, with curricula aligned to the Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sport of Baden-Württemberg.

Product overview

IB-Bildungszentrum (IB Schulen) operates a network of state-recognized vocational and secondary schools under the IB Süd (Internationaler Bund) umbrella. The institution offers a portfolio of educational programs spanning multiple levels: Grundschule (primary), Realschule (secondary), Gymnasium (upper secondary leading to Abitur), Wirtschaftsschule (business school), Kaufmännisches and Technisches Berufskolleg (vocational colleges), and Fachschule Sozialpädagogik (social pedagogy college). Programs lead to qualifications including Fachschulreife, Mittlere Reife, Fachhochschulreife, and Abitur. The schools are located across 14 locations in Baden-Württemberg (Asperg, Realschule Asperg, Heilbronn, Waiblingen, Stuttgart, Stuttgart-Vaihingen, Esslingen, Böblingen, Tübingen, Reutlingen, Eislingen, Ulm, Ehingen, and Grundschule Flugfeld/Böblingen). The educational approach emphasizes small class sizes, personalized coaching, and practical skills through workshops and certifications.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Wirtschaftsschule (WS) A two-year vocational secondary school program culminating in the Fachschulreife (intermediate secondary school leaving certificate), preparing students for commercial and business-related careers.
• Kaufmännisches Berufskolleg A vocational college program providing commercial and business education, enabling students to obtain the Fachhochschulreife (university of applied sciences entrance qualification).
• Technisches Berufskolleg A vocational college program focused on technical and engineering education, also leading to the Fachhochschulreife qualification.
• Fachschule Sozialpädagogik (Erzieher*in, praxisintegriert PiA) A three-year specialized college for social pedagogy preparing students for the state-recognized educator qualification, with integrated practical training.
• Realschule Asperg A secondary school (Realschule) offering the Mittlere Reife (intermediate secondary school leaving certificate) as preparation for vocational or Gymnasium pathways.
• Gymnasium (SG13) Upper secondary education program preparing students for the Abitur (general higher education entrance qualification) over a three-year course.
• Grundschule Flugfeld A primary school program serving the Böblingen-Flugfeld area, providing foundational education for younger students.
• Berufliche Ausbildung & Unterstützung (Coaching, Workshops, Certifications) Personalized coaching, tutoring, and workshop programs supporting students in their academic journey and transition to studies or vocational training, with additional certifications enhancing employability.

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• International Bund e.V. (IB)coreOthers · 1 January 1949Parent organization and free provider of youth, social and educational work (freier Träger der Jugend-, Sozial- und Bildungsarbeit) since 1949. IB operates across Germany with long-standing experience and competence in education, professional orientation, qualification, and holistic learning with practical reference to the working world.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Regional players

• bbw Bildungswerk der Bayerischen Wirtschaft: Major vocational education provider focused on Bavaria. Comparable as a state-recognized vocational training provider with similar program offerings (Berufskolleg, Wirtschaftsschule equivalents), though it operates primarily in a different German state.

Direct peers

• F+U Unternehmensgruppe: Operates state-recognized vocational schools, Berufskollegs, and continuing education programs across multiple German states. Comparable as a vocational-school operator with similar Fachhochschulreife and Berufskolleg pathways.
• Phorms Education: Operates private bilingual K-12 schools across multiple German states. Comparable as a privately operated, state-recognized K-12 school network with a similar mission of small-class, individualized education, though Phorms emphasizes bilingual IB curriculum rather than Baden-Württemberg state standards.
• Kolping-Bildungswerk: Operates vocational and continuing-education schools across Germany as a freier Träger with state-recognized programs. Comparable as a non-profit vocational-education peer serving similar student segments.
• Euro-Schulen / ESO Education Group: Operates state-recognized vocational schools, Berufskollegs, and language programs across Germany. Comparable as a network operator of state-recognized vocational schools targeting similar career-preparation outcomes.
• bfw (Berufsförderungswerk): Major vocational education and qualification provider in Germany, including Berufskolleg and Berufsvorbereitung tracks. Comparable as a vocational-education peer serving similar school-leaving-certificate pathways.
• Caritas Bildungswerk: Runs state-recognized vocational and social-pedagogical schools across Germany. Comparable as a freier Träger peer offering similar vocational and educator training programs, including Fachschule Sozialpädagogik tracks.
• Helene-Lange-Schule / Freie Schulträgerverbände: Association of freie Träger operating state-recognized private schools in Germany. Comparable as peer operators of state-recognized vocational and secondary schools under the freier Träger model, particularly in Baden-Württemberg.
• Diakonie Bildungswerk: Operates state-recognized vocational schools and social-pedagogical Fachschulen as a freier Träger. Comparable to IB-Bildungszentrum as a non-profit competitor with similar educational mission and state-funding model.

Broad incumbents

• DEKRA Akademie: Large private-sector vocational training provider across Germany, with broader industry scope and continuing-education focus. Comparable as an established vocational-education incumbent, though less focused on school-leaving qualifications.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ib-bildungszentrum

Compliance2 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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