Käthe-Kollwitz-Schule Esslingen am Neckar

What Käthe-Kollwitz-Schule Esslingen am Neckar does

The Käthe-Kollwitz-Schule (KKS) is a public vocational school (Berufliche Schule) located at Steinbeisstr. 17 in Esslingen-Zell, Baden-Württemberg, Germany, operated by the state of Baden-Württemberg under principal Susanne Rembach. The school serves approximately 800 students with roughly 75 teaching staff (a student-teacher ratio of about 10.7:1) across six integrated educational pathways: Berufliches Gymnasium (3-year track to Abitur with biotechnology and nutritional science specializations), Berufskolleg (Fachhochschulreife in nutrition/household or social services), Berufsfachschule (2-year programs in health, nutrition/gastronomy, and lab technology yielding Mittlere Reife), Berufsschule (dual-system Friseur apprenticeship), VABO (German-language pre-qualification for immigrant youth), and AV dual (internship-integrated vocational preparation for students lacking Hauptschulabschluss).

The school's physical infrastructure includes two 20-workstation computer rooms, an S1-grade biotechnology laboratory with a bioreactor, professional-grade culinary kitchens, and on-site hairdressing training salons — facilities atypical for general secondary schools. The technology stack is standard educational IT (Beamer/document camera/Apple TV per classroom) plus domain-specific lab equipment; there is no proprietary platform, no app, and no API surface. Recent additions include a KI-Roboter deployed in the J2 computer science class (June 2026).

The school's revenue model is non-commercial public-sector funding: the state of Baden-Württemberg and the district of Esslingen underwrite operations, with no tuition charged. Supplementary revenue comes from voluntary Förderverein (4KKS Freundeskreis e.V.) memberships at a €12/year minimum, sale of consumable workbooks (e.g., VABO materials), and EU/Erasmus+ grants. Customer segments include students/families (primary), local hairdressing SMBs (dual-training counterparties), and broader local businesses seeking interns via AV dual. Recruitment is funnel-driven: the BewO state portal for Gymnasium/Fachschule applications, direct Sekretariat applications for AV dual/VABO, and an annual Informationstag plus interactive online brochure at unserebroschuere.de. The school markets itself through its website (kks-es.de), community referral via the Förderverein, and participation in the 'Schule ohne Rassismus – Schule mit Courage' network.

Name

Käthe-Kollwitz-Schule Esslingen am Neckar

Legal name

Käthe-Kollwitz-Schule Esslingen am Neckar

Website

https://kks-es.de

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Käthe-Kollwitz-Schule Esslingen is a state-funded public vocational school in Baden-Württemberg serving ~800 students across six programs spanning Abitur, dual hairdressing apprenticeships, immigrant language integration, and vocational preparation for at-risk youth.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Vocational Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Technical and Trade Schools (61151), All Other Schools and Instruction (61169)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Special Populations ASE (Reentry/Corrections, Homeless, Refugee/Immigrant, Foster/Justice-Involved) (EDAAABAI), Nutrition & Dietetics Schools (EDAHAGAK), Nutrition, Special Diets & Wellness Cooking (EDAOAKAJ), Intensive Bootcamps & Accelerated ASE Programs (EDAAABAH)

Keywords

• Vocational education programs
• Dual training system
• Secondary school education
• Biotechnological education
• Language integration training

Headquarters

HQ city

Esslingen-Zell

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: As a German public vocational school (berufliche Schule), the school is funded by the state of Baden-Württemberg and the district of Esslingen. No tuition fees are charged to students. Revenue comes from government educational budgets, not from student fees.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

The Käthe-Kollwitz-Schule is a public vocational school (Berufliche Schule) offering six distinct educational programs: Berufliches Gymnasium (3-year program leading to Abitur with biotechnology or nutritional science specialization), Berufskolleg (leading to Fachhochschulreife in nutrition or social services), Berufsfachschule (2-year programs in nutrition, health and care, gastronomy, and laboratory technology), Berufsschule for hairdressing (dual apprenticeship), VABO (pre-qualification German language program for immigrant youth), and AV dual (one-year vocational preparation combining school instruction with company internships).

Product overview

Käthe-Kollwitz-Schule is a vocational school (berufliche Schule) with domestic science and commercial orientation serving approximately 800 students and 75 teachers. The school offers a unified portfolio of educational programs including Berufliches Gymnasium (vocational gymnasium leading to Abitur with profiles in Biotechnology and Nutritional Science), Berufskolleg (vocational college for Fachhochschulreife in Nutrition/Social fields), Berufsfachschule (two-year programs in Health, Nutrition, Lab Technology), Berufsschule (dual apprenticeship in hairdressing), VABO (German language integration program), and AV dual (vocational preparation). The school also participates in international programs including an Erasmus+ accredited SMUN project for climate change simulation. Facilities include computer rooms with 20 computers each, S1 laboratory for biotechnology, professional kitchens, and hairdressing salons for practical training.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Berufliches Gymnasium (BG) Three-year vocational gymnasium leading to the general higher education entrance qualification (Abitur), with specializations in Biotechnology or Nutritional Science. For students with Mittlerer Bildungsabschluss (average grade ≥3.0).
• Berufskolleg Vocational college offering Fachhochschulreife (university of applied sciences entrance qualification) with specializations in Nutrition and Household Management or Social Services. For students who have completed Mittlere Reife.
• Berufsfachschule (BFS) Two-year vocational school enabling students to obtain the intermediate secondary school-leaving certificate (Mittlere Reife) with profiles in Nutrition and Home Economics, Health and Care, Nutrition and Gastronomy, or Laboratory Technology. Graduates of Health and Care may receive recognition of the first year of training as Medical or Dental Assistants.
• Berufsschule - Friseurtechnik (Hairdressing) Vocational school for apprentice hairdressers (Friseur/Friseurin) operating in the dual system with three-year training program including theory and practical instruction. Coordinated through the training company (Ausbildungsbetrieb).
• VABO (Vorqualifizierungsjahr Arbeit/Beruf ohne Deutschkenntnisse) Pre-qualification year for work and career without German language skills, providing intensive German language support and vocational orientation for youth with little or no German proficiency. Addresses integration needs of immigrant and refugee youth aged 15-20+.
• AV dual (Ausbildungsvorbereitung dual) One-year full-time preparatory program for vocational training, combining two days per week of company internship with half a day of practical instruction at school, leading to the qualified secondary school-leaving certificate (Hauptschulabschluss). For youth without Hauptschulabschluss.
• SMUN - Simulation Model United Nations Erasmus+ accredited 'Good Practice' project where students simulate UN General Assembly sessions focused on climate change, promoting critical thinking, communication skills, and civic responsibility. Engages 40 students and 8 teachers across Germany, France, Turkey, and Poland.

Quantifiable outcome

• Students can obtain Hauptschulabschluss, Mittlere Reife, Fachhochschulreife, or full Abitur (university entrance qualification) within the school system
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• International League (ILARGIA) – Associated to Reuse Genial Pedagogic Innovations and ActivitiescoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025International League based in Saint Jean de Luz, France, partnered in the Erasmus+ SMUN project (2025). ILARGIA supports innovative pedagogical practices and educational activities across European schools. They participated in the Transnational Project Meeting (TPM) in March 2025 at KKS and contribute to the simulation of UN climate change discussions.
• Yesil Yasam Eğitim ve Kültür Derneği (Green Life Education and Culture Association)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Association based in Antalya, Turkey, partnered in the Erasmus+ SMUN project (2025). Hosted the closing conference of the project in September 2025 in Turkey. Active in environmental education and sustainable development activities, with ongoing student exchanges including trips to Antalya.
• ZSET – Zespół Szkół Ekologiczno-Transportowych (Ecological and Transport Schools Complex)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025School in Gdynia, Poland, partnered in the Erasmus+ SMUN project (2025). ZSET specializes in ecological and transport education. Their students participated in the TPM in March 2025 and contribute to the international climate simulation project.
• Schools in Serbia (Serbian Partner School)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Serbian partner school participated in the Erasmus+ project 'Traditional Games and Sports for Young People' and reported on the collaboration on their school website. This is a separate Erasmus+ initiative focused on traditional sports and games, distinct from the SMUN project.
• AOK Health Insurance (AOK – Die Gesundheitskasse)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAOK collaborated with the school on a health day for first-year hairdressing apprentices, providing health education relevant to the profession. AOK also sponsored the NachhaltICHkeitsarena (Sustainability Arena), a sustainability-focused event at the school.
• DHBW Heidenheim (Duale Hochschule Baden-Württemberg)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProf. Dr.-Ing. Olga Lange from DHBW Heidenheim conducted a workshop titled 'Erasmus SMUN Design for Sustainability or Sustainable School and Sustainable Society' at the school on May 28, 2025, as part of the Erasmus+ project activities.
• Local Businesses (Friseur-Fachbetriebe)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLocal hairdressing businesses (Friseurbetriebe) in Esslingen and surrounding area partner with the school to provide dual apprenticeship training (Ausbildung im dualen System). These companies take on apprentices who attend the Berufsschule part-time. The school facilitates connections between businesses and students seeking apprenticeships through the AV dual program.
• Universität Tübingen (University of Tübingen)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe school organized a Digital Escape Room field trip to Tübingen for students from class 2BFH/LT1 on March 5, 2026. While this appears to be a one-off educational excursion rather than an institutional partnership, it represents a collaboration with the university's facilities or programs.
• Europäisches Parlament (European Parliament, Strasbourg)minorOthersAs part of the Erasmus+ project activities for 2025, a visit to the European Parliament in Strasbourg was planned, enabling students to experience European politics directly. This is a planned educational excursion rather than an institutional partnership.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Sophie-Scholl-Schule: Values-oriented German school named after a resistance figure, similar in cultural positioning to Käthe Kollwitz's humanistic legacy. Operates broader secondary tracks but shares the Käthe Kollwitz pattern of strong values branding and civic engagement.
• Marie-Curie-Schule: Multiple Marie-Curie-named schools in Baden-Württemberg share the 'named-after-historical-figure' branding pattern and values-based identity with KKS. Often offer combined Gymnasium and vocational tracks.
• Robert-Bosch-Schule: Large vocational school in Stuttgart/Filderstadt region with broader technical and business program portfolio than KKS. Comparable on Baden-Württemberg vocational framework but operates at significantly larger scale.

Regional players

• Gewerbliche Schule Esslingen: Sibling vocational school in Esslingen covering the trade/technical (gewerblich) side of the dual system. Same district catchment and overlapping student population as KKS, with complementary rather than competing program offerings.

Direct peers

• Heinrich-Emanuel-Merck-Schule: Vocational school in Darmstadt offering a Biotechnologisches Gymnasium (BTG) profile very similar to KKS's BTG program, plus Berufsfachschule tracks. Directly comparable on biotechnology/natural-sciences curriculum and S1-laboratory model.
• Willy-Hellpach-Schule: Berufliche Schule in Heidelberg with similar Berufskolleg, Berufsfachschule, and AV-dual-style preparatory pathways. Comparable on credential ladder breadth and Baden-Württemberg vocational framework.
• Justus-von-Liebig-Schule: Vocational school in Göppingen (Baden-Württemberg) with comparable Berufliches Gymnasium, Berufsfachschule, and home-economics/nutrition tracks. Closely comparable on state curriculum, regional catchment, and dual training integration.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

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