Käthe-Kollwitz-Schule Berufskolleg Aachen

What Käthe-Kollwitz-Schule Berufskolleg Aachen does

Käthe-Kollwitz-Schule Berufskolleg Aachen (KKS Aachen) is a publicly funded vocational college (Berufskolleg) in Aachen, Germany, operated by the regional government authority StädteRegion Aachen under the supervision of the Bezirksregierung Köln. It serves students in the StädteRegion Aachen catchment area through dual-system vocational training (combining classroom instruction with apprenticeships in agriculture, food trades, hospitality, and hairdressing), full-time programs including the Berufliches Gymnasium (vocational gymnasium), Fachschule für Sozialpädagogik, Fachschule für Heilerziehungspflege, two-year Berufsfachschule, and Kinderpfleger*innen, plus specialized support for students with migration backgrounds via the Sprachbüro (language office).

The school is led by Schulleiterin (Principal) Katja Blöcker-Peters and operates without proprietary technology platforms; its infrastructure consists of standard educational tools including an online substitution schedule (Vertretungsplan), the KLAR learning and workspace (opened 2018), digital devices, and printing systems. Educational products and services are delivered entirely through in-person instruction, supervised work placements, Erasmus+ international mobilities (accredited since 2017) across 11 European partner countries, and a portfolio of student support services (Beratung, school dog Marla, therapeutic and crisis counseling).

The school's revenue model is non-commercial: education is tuition-free for students, and operations are funded through public education budgets allocated by StädteRegion Aachen, with additional EU grant funding accessible via Erasmus+ accreditation. The Städteregionsrat Dr. Tim Grütemeier is the legal representative. The school maintains core institutional partnerships with StädteRegion Aachen (governance/funding), ZfsL Aachen and RWTH Aachen University (teacher training), regional Ausbildungsbetriebe (dual-system apprenticeship employers), and international partner schools under Erasmus+. Go-to-market is direct enrollment through the school's Anmeldung process under the NRW school administration framework.

Name

Käthe-Kollwitz-Schule Berufskolleg Aachen

Legal name

Käthe-Kollwitz-Schule, Berufskolleg der StädteRegion Aachen

Website

https://kks-aachen.de

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Käthe-Kollwitz-Schule Berufskolleg Aachen is a publicly funded vocational college operated by StädteRegion Aachen, delivering tuition-free dual-system apprenticeships, full-time vocational programs, and international Erasmus+ mobilities to students in the Aachen region of North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Vocational Education

NAICS

Technical and Trade Schools (6115), Educational Support Services (6117), Educational Services (611)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

College & Career Transition Services (Bridge Programs, Dual Enrollment Pathways) (EDAAABAK), Adult Learner Support Services (Advising, Case Management, Wraparound Supports) (EDAAABAJ)

Keywords

• Vocational education
• Dual training programs
• Social pedagogy training
• International student mobility
• Public school education

Headquarters

HQ city

Aachen

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Government Funding: As a public Berufskolleg (vocational college) under the StädteRegion Aachen, the school is funded by public education budgets. Education is free for students. The school operator is StädteRegion Aachen, represented by Städteregionsrat Dr. Tim Grüttemeier.

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

The Käthe-Kollwitz-Schule Berufskolleg is a public vocational college operated by StädteRegion Aachen that delivers dual-system vocational training (agriculture, food trades, hospitality, hairdressing), full-time programs including a Berufliches Gymnasium, Fachschule für Sozialpädagogik, Heilerziehungspflege, and Kinderpfleger*innen training. It supplements core instruction with student support services such as KLAR learning space, the Sprachbüro (language office), counseling services, and a school therapy dog program, along with Erasmus+ international practicum placements.

Product overview

Käthe-Kollwitz-Schule Berufskolleg Aachen is a vocational school (Berufskolleg) operated by the StädteRegion Aachen, offering a portfolio of educational programs across dual-system training, full-time vocational programs, and specialized Fachschulen. Its product portfolio is structured around core educational offerings (Bildungsangebote) covering agriculture, food/hospitality trades, hairdressing, and social pedagogy, supplemented by student support services including KLAR (a dedicated learning space), the Sprachbüro (language support office), counseling services, and a school therapy dog program. Teacher training and international mobility via the Erasmus+ program extend the school's educational ecosystem. The school does not operate as a technology product company; all offerings are educational in nature.

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Products and services

• Bildungsangebote (Educational Programs) Vocational school programs spanning dual-system training (agriculture, food trades, hospitality, hairdressing), full-time programs including Berufliches Gymnasium (Health and Education tracks), Fachschule für Sozialpädagogik, Fachschule für Heilerziehungspflege, two-year Berufsfachschule, and Kinderpfleger*innen program. Intended for prospective students in the Aachen region.
• Erasmus+ International Practicum Program EU-funded international mobility program enabling students in full-time and dual programs to undertake work placements abroad (2–8 weeks) in partner countries including Sweden, Finland, Denmark, Italy, Cyprus, Malta, France, England, Netherlands, Czech Republic, and Austria, with application criteria, selection process, and Erasmus grants. For enrolled students at the school.
• Beratung (Counseling Services) Multi-disciplinary student support services including a counseling team, school social work/youth career assistance, special education team, multiprofessional team, language office, and complaint management to support students' well-being and personal development. For enrolled students.
• Sprachbüro (Language Office)

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• StädteRegion AachencoreOthersThe school is operated by StädteRegion Aachen. The Städteregionsrat Dr. Tim Grüttemeier serves as the legal representative. This is the core institutional partnership that funds and governs the school.
• Erasmus+ / NABIBB (Nationale Agentur Bildung für Europa)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe school has been Erasmus+ accredited since 2017, enabling regular applications for student mobility funding. First mobility project started in 2010. International partner schools and businesses are located in Sweden, Finland, Denmark, Italy, Cyprus, Malta, France, England, Netherlands, Czech Republic, and Austria.
• Zentrum für schulische Ausbildung (ZfsL) AachencoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe school cooperates with ZfsL for teacher training. Together with ZfsL and the university, the school has developed a joint training framework plan and accompaniment program for student teachers.
• RWTH Aachen University / Lehrerbildungszentrum AachencoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe school collaborates with the university's teacher education center for the practical semester and teacher training programs.
• Ausbildungsbetriebe (Training Businesses)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerClose cooperation with training businesses in the dual vocational system. Businesses provide apprenticeships and practical training placements for students in trades including agriculture, hospitality, food trades, and hairdressing.
• RWTH Aachen University - 'Akzente' ProjectminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Sprachbüro collaborates with RWTH Aachen University on the 'Akzente' project for pronunciation training.
• International Partner Schools (Erasmus+)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner institutions include international schools and daycares in Sweden, Italy, Cyprus, Denmark, and other EU countries for student exchange and internship placements.

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Regional players

• Max-Weber-Berufskolleg Düsseldorf: Public Berufskolleg in Düsseldorf with a similar mix of vocational, Berufliches Gymnasium, and Fachschule programs. Comparable scale, public funding, and student-support offerings.
• Friedrich-List-Berufskolleg Bonn: Public Berufskolleg in Bonn offering comparable vocational full-time and dual programs, Erasmus+ mobility, and university partnerships in NRW. Directly comparable regional peer in scale and program breadth.
• Berufskolleg am Haspel Wuppertal: NRW public Berufskolleg offering dual vocational and full-time programs with established industry partnerships. Directly comparable as another mid-sized public vocational school in North Rhine-Westphalia.
• Berufskolleg Stadtmitte Mülheim an der Ruhr: Public Berufskolleg in the Ruhr area with comparable vocational training offerings and Berufliches Gymnasium programs. Similar public-funding model and governance structure.
• Berufskolleg Ehrenfeld: Public Berufskolleg in Cologne serving the same NRW vocational-education ecosystem with comparable dual-system programs and similar Erasmus+ participation. Directly comparable regional peer in the same German Berufskolleg category.
• Berufskolleg für Technik Moers: NRW-based public Berufskolleg offering dual vocational training in technical and trade occupations under the same state funding model. Comparable in structure, governance, and program mix to Käthe-Kollwitz-Schule.
• Hans-Böckler-Berufskolleg Münster: Established public Berufskolleg in NRW with a similar mix of dual vocational training, Berufliches Gymnasium, and Fachschule programs. Operates under identical StädteRegion-style governance and funding mechanics.

Direct peers

• Berufskolleg Bachstraße Aachen (Paul-Julius-Reuter): Public Berufskolleg located in the same city of Aachen, competing for the same regional student catchment under identical NRW governance. The closest direct peer given geographic overlap.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

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Investors

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M&A

Investments

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