Karl-Schiller-Berufskolleg

What Karl-Schiller-Berufskolleg does

Karl-Schiller-Berufskolleg (KSBK) is a publicly funded vocational school (Berufskolleg) in Dortmund, Germany, owned and operated by the city of Dortmund through its Fachbereich Schule. It is the second-largest Berufskolleg in North Rhine-Westphalia for retail vocational training and serves approximately 2,300 Auszubildende (dual trainees) across 10 commercial apprenticeship trades — including retail, e-commerce, office management, marketing communication, automotive commerce, drogist, visual marketing, media/information services, event management, and Verkäufer/in. The institution also delivers full-time school programs (Berufsfachschule, Fachoberschule, Berufliches Gymnasium, Internationale Förderklassen) and a Fachschule für Wirtschaft leading to the 'Staatlich gepr\u00fcfter Betriebswirt' qualification.

Its operating footprint comprises 64+ classrooms (50–90 sqm each), 560+ PC workstations, iPad-based 1:1 device programs, Apple TVs in every room, a Selbstlernzentrum (self-learning center, Room A301), and membership in the RBZB network of all 8 municipal Berufskollegs in Dortmund. Supporting programs include the PRINTWERK student-run printing company (launched 2022/23), Erasmus+ international placements in Ireland and Malta, cooperation with Agentur für Arbeit / Jugendberufshaus Dortmund for career counseling, and integrations including IServ, WebUntis, Logineo RW-LMS, Moodle, DWO, and SAP4school.

The entity has no tuition-based revenue model. Income is derived from state education funding formulas administered by the city of Dortmund, supplemented by minor Förderverein membership fees (individuals min. €30/year, students €6/year, companies €125/year, sponsors min. €1,000/year), certificate replacement fees (€8.00 per transcript plus €1.80 postage), and ICDL module exam fees. Enrolment uses the centralized Schüler Online portal alongside direct school outreach, Information Days, and the annual Berufskollegtag; international enrollment into Erasmus+ is coordinated via the German-Irish Chamber of Commerce. The legal entity is Karl-Schiller-Berufskolleg Dortmund, a municipal educational institution under Stadt Dortmund; the Förderverein des Karl-Schiller-Berufskollegs e.V. operates as a separate registered support association.

Name

Karl-Schiller-Berufskolleg

Legal name

Karl-Schiller-Berufskolleg Dortmund

Website

https://ksbk-do.de

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Karl-Schiller-Berufskolleg is a publicly funded municipal vocational school in Dortmund, Germany, operated by the city of Dortmund, serving roughly 2,300 dual trainees across 10 commercial apprenticeship trades plus full-time students and continuing education participants, with no tuition fees.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Vocational Education Services

NAICS

Technical and Trade Schools (61151), Other Technical and Trade Schools (611519), Junior Colleges (61121), Business and Secretarial Schools (611410)

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), Career & Employability Integration Support (Work Culture, Networking, Job Readiness) (EDAIAKAH), Hybrid, Multi-Location & Multi-Country Study Abroad Programs (EDAIAAAE)

Keywords

• Vocational education services
• Dual apprenticeship training
• Commercial business education
• Continuing professional education
• School-leaving certificates

Headquarters

HQ city

Dortmund

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. State-Funded Public Education: As a public Berufskolleg maintained by the city of Dortmund, the school's operating costs are funded by public education budgets. No tuition fees are charged for regular vocational and full-time programs. Revenue derives from public school funding formulas based on student enrollment and program types.
2. Förderverein Membership Fees: The school's support association (Förderverein) collects annual membership fees: individual members minimum €30/year, students €6/year, companies €125/year, sponsors minimum €1,000/year. These supplementary funds support school projects and equipment.
3. Continuing Education (Fachschule): As a public institution, no tuition is charged for the Fachschule program, with only minor costs for learning materials. This attracts working professionals seeking the 'Staatlich geprüfter Betriebswirt' qualification.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Karl-Schiller-Berufskolleg is a public vocational school (Berufskolleg) in Dortmund operated by the city of Dortmund, offering commercial/business-focused education across three divisions: dual Berufsschule vocational training in 10 commercial apprenticeship trades, full-time Vollzeitschulische Bildung programs leading to school-leaving certificates from Hauptschulabschluss through Abitur, and the Fachschule für Wirtschaft advanced professional school for 'Staatlich geprüfter Betriebswirt' certification. The school also provides international mobility through Erasmus+, the student enterprise PRINTWERK, and a Selbstlernzentrum self-learning facility.

Product overview

Karl-Schiller-Berufskolleg operates as a vocational school (Berufskolleg) offering a comprehensive portfolio of educational programs. The institution functions as a multi-module educational platform consisting of three core divisions: (1) Berufsschule for dual vocational training with 10 commercial apprenticeship programs, (2) Vollzeitschulische Bildung providing full-time programs from Hauptschulabschluss to Abitur, and (3) Fachschule für Wirtschaft offering advanced professional certification. Supporting services include the PRINTWERK student enterprise, Erasmus+ international mobility program, and a Selbstlernzentrum self-learning facility. All programs maintain a commercial/business economics orientation with strong emphasis on sustainability (BNE), internationalization, and digitalization.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Berufsschule / Duale Ausbildung (Dual Vocational Training) Dual vocational school programs for students who have signed an Ausbildungsvertrag with an employer, offering theoretical classroom education alongside practical workplace training across 10 commercial apprenticeship trades. Trades covered include Automobilkaufleute, Drogist/in, Fachangestellte/r für Medien- und Informationsdienste (FaMIs), Gestalter/in für visuelles Marketing, Kauffrau/mann für Büromanagement, Kauffrau/mann im E-Commerce, Kauffrau/mann im Einzelhandel, Kauffrau/mann für Marketingkommunikation, Veranstaltungskauffrau/mann, and Verkäufer/in. Programs culminate in IHK final examinations.
• Vollzeitschulische Bildung (Full-Time School Education) Full-time vocational education programs offering various school-leaving certificates from Hauptschulabschluss through Abitur, with commercial/business orientation. Includes Ausbildungsvorbereitung (AV), Berufsfachschule (BFS1, BFS2), Zweijährige Berufsfachschule / Höhere Handelsschule (HH), Fachoberschule (FOS) with E-Commerce focus, and Berufliches Gymnasium (BGy) covering Wirtschaftsgymnasium and Informatikgymnasium.
• Fachschule für Wirtschaft (State-Certified Business Economist) Advanced professional school for economics leading to the 'Staatlich geprüfter Betriebswirt / Bachelor Professional in Wirtschaft' certification. Available in full-time (2 years) or part-time (3 years, including evening classes) formats with no tuition fees (only minor costs for learning materials). Includes additional qualifications such as ICDL Workforce Base, KMK Fremdsprachenzertifikat (English C1), SAP, and Ausbildereignungsprüfung (AEVO).
• Erasmus+ Auslandspraktikum (International Internship Program) EU-funded international mobility program offering 4-week overseas internships in EU countries (Ireland, Malta) and 3-week language courses through the German-Irish Chamber of Commerce. Leads to the 'Kauffrau/-mann International Certificate'. Operates under Erasmus+ accreditation (2021-2027) granted by the European Commission via national agency BIBB.
• PRINTWERK (Student Printing Enterprise) Student-run printing business operating since the 2022/23 school year. Students manage design, production, and sales of printed merchandise including t-shirts, mugs, and promotional items, connecting to real business operations for practical training. Part of profits are donated to social causes.
• Selbstlernzentrum (Self-Learning Center) Dedicated self-directed learning space (Room A301) providing PC workstations, specialist literature, tutoring from teachers and fellow students, and after-class practice sessions in mathematics, business economics, and German. Didactically integrated into lessons with a comprehensive concept and supported by the Logineo RW-LMS platform.

Quantifiable outcome

• Multiple Auszubildende achieve 'sehr gut' (very good) grades in IHK exams, with Bestenehrung recognition across Automobilkaufleute, Kauffrau/Kaufmann für Büromanagement, and Kauffrau/Kaufmann im Einzelhandel programs
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Integration7 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• RBZ Dortmund (Regionales Berufskolleg Bildungsverbund)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKSBK is a member of RBZB, a network comprising all 8 Berufskollegs in public municipal ownership in Dortmund. The network is supported by the city of Dortmund (Fachbereich Schule) to collaboratively develop educational processes and school development initiatives.
• Erasmus+ Programm / Europäische KommissioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKSBK has held Erasmus accreditation since 2021, providing EU-funded international mobility placements for vocational trainees in Ireland and Malta. The program is coordinated through the national agency BIBB. Additionally, a 3-week language course in Ireland/Spain is offered through the Deutsch-Irische Industrie- und Handelskammer, culminating in the 'Kauffrau/-mann International Certificate'.
• Jugend gründet ( Bundesministerium für Wirtschaft / Stiftung Jugend gründet)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLong-standing participation since 2014/15 in the national youth entrepreneurship competition 'Jugend gründet'. KSBK teacher Akşın Güvenç serves as the NRW State Representative for the program. The school has a track record including a 1st place national win (2017, Silicon Valley trip) and ongoing TOP 32 national placement in 2026.
• ICDL (International Computer Driving Licence)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerICDL certification program is integrated into the Fachschule für Wirtschaft curriculum. Students can earn the ICDL Workforce Base certificate covering Computer & Online Essentials, Word Processing, Spreadsheets, and Presentations as part of their continuing education.
• Schule der Zukunft – BNE Netzwerk NRWminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCertified member of the 'Schule der Zukunft' network (Education for Sustainable Development) in NRW, working on sustainability across social action and environmental protection pillars.
• WeCare-Schule – Care Deutschland e.V.minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCooperation with Care Deutschland e.V. as a WeCare school, demonstrating social engagement and charitable responsibility among students.
• DASA – Arbeitswelt AusstellungminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with DASA (German Exhibition for the World of Work) providing students with insights into occupational fields and the world of work through exhibitions and visits.
• sozialgenial – Stiftung Aktive BürgerschaftminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerStudent service-learning program 'sozialgenial' connecting students with charitable organizations in Dortmund. Part of the BNE pillar of social action at KSBK.
• SchuleGlobal – Interkulturelle Bildung Internationalisierung an SchulenminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership under the SchulGlobal program supporting intercultural education and internationalization at schools, complementing Erasmus+ and school partnership activities.
• Konrad-Klepping-Berufskolleg DortmundcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCooperation with Konrad-Klepping-Berufskolleg for the 'Ausbildung plus Fachhochschulreife' program. Both schools jointly deliver the additional FHR qualification to apprentices, with KSBK handling core commercial subjects and Konrad-Klepping providing FHR-specific instruction (Deutsch/Kommunikation, Mathematik, Englisch, Naturwissenschaften).
• Jugendberufshaus Dortmund / Agentur für ArbeitcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCareer counseling services provided on-site through the Jugendberufshaus Dortmund and the Federal Employment Agency (Agentur für Arbeit). Berufsberater Marcel Albrecht provides regular office hours (Tuesday and Thursday 08:30-14:30) for individual career guidance, apprenticeship placement, and study information.
• Dortmunder ModellminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCooperation with the Dortmund Model (Dortmunder Modell) initiative supporting work-integrated learning and cooperation between schools and local businesses.
• Akşın Güvenç (Landesbeauftragte Jugend gründet NRW / BJP)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAkşın Güvenç, KSBK teacher and NRW state representative for Jugend gründet, also coordinates real business projects with local companies such as BJP (Bläser Jansen Partner), enabling students to pitch live marketing campaigns to real business clients.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Regional players

• Hans-Böckler-Berufskolleg: Major commercial Berufskolleg in NRW with vocational and Fachschule für Wirtschaft tracks. Comparable commercial/business orientation and dual apprenticeship model; competes for the same NRW employer base.
• Max-Weber-Berufskolleg: Large commercial Berufskolleg in the NRW region with a similar mix of dual commercial apprenticeships, full-time school tracks, and Fachschule offerings. Comparable scale and program portfolio though operating in a different catchment area.

Others

• Bundesinstitut für Berufsbildung (BIBB): Federal institute coordinating Germany's dual vocational training system and the national Erasmus+ agency for VET. BIBB sets the regulatory and curricular framework within which KSBK operates its apprenticeship programs.
• IHK zu Dortmund (Industrie- und Handelskammer): Not a direct competitor but the IHK administers the final apprenticeship exams for KSBK's vocational programs and runs the Bestenehrung recognition. Acts as the regulatory and quality partner shaping KSBK's commercial training market.

Direct peers

• Reinold-Sonne-Berufskolleg (RSBK Dortmund): Third commercial Berufskolleg in Dortmund, jointly marketing with KSBK at Berufskollegtag. Operates similar commercial apprenticeship programs and competes for the same Ausbildungsbetriebe and student applicants in Dortmund.
• Robert-Bosch-Berufskolleg Dortmund: Public Berufskolleg in Dortmund within the RBZB network. Comparable commercial/technical vocational education provider serving Dortmund's dual apprenticeship market under the same municipal operator.
• Konrad-Klepping-Berufskolleg Dortmund: Another public commercial Berufskolleg in Dortmund within the same RBZB network. KSBK cooperates with Konrad-Klepping for the 'Ausbildung plus Fachhochschulreife' joint program and the two compete for the same Dortmund apprenticeship pool.

Broad incumbents

• Berufskolleg für Wirtschaft und Verwaltung (BWV) NRW: Wider network of commercial vocational schools across NRW. Provides similar Fachschule für Wirtschaft and Berufsschule offerings at a portfolio level rather than as a single institution, serving as the broader category peer.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance5 records

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Profiles7 records

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