Kaufmännische Schule Schopfheim

What Kaufmännische Schule Schopfheim does

Kaufmännische Schule Schopfheim (KSS) is a public commercial vocational school located in Schopfheim, Baden-Württemberg, Germany. It is operated under the state education system of Land Baden-Württemberg, represented administratively by Landkreis Lörrach, and serves as the designated kaufmännische Schule (commercial school) for Schopfheim and the Upper Wiesental region. The institution delivers two principal program categories: Vollzeitschule (full-time school), comprising four programs — Wirtschaftsschule mit Ausbildungsvorbereitung, Berufskolleg Fremdsprachen, Kaufmännisches Berufskolleg I, and Kaufmännisches Berufskolleg II — leading to the Mittlere Reife or Fachhochschulreife qualifications; and dual Berufsschule (vocational school) instruction across five specialist departments (Banken, Büromanagement, Einzelhandel, Industrie, Steuer) for apprentices in commercial professions.

The school's technology stack consists of standard educational SaaS platforms: WebUntis for scheduling and substitution management, a Moodle-based Bildungsplattform as the learning management system, all-inkl.com webmail for staff, and Benutzertools for account management. A proprietary self-service tool, Weg-Finder (Path Finder), filters educational programs based on applicant qualifications to direct prospective students to appropriate pathways. No proprietary AI/ML systems, APIs, or SDKs are in evidence; integrations are limited to standard state-level systems such as the BewO online enrollment portal of Baden-Württemberg.

KSS operates as a non-commercial government state entity with no tuition fees. All programs are funded through public education budgets allocated by Land Baden-Württemberg and Landkreis Lörrach. The school's primary customers are youth in the region seeking secondary qualifications or commercial apprenticeships, and the secondary B2B counterparties are regional training businesses (banks, offices, retailers, industrial firms, tax consultancies) that register apprentices to attend Berufsschule part-time. Approximately 11 staff are listed across leadership, counseling, social work, pastoral care, and teaching functions, with five new teachers onboarded for the 2025/26 school year. Revenue and budget figures are not publicly disclosed.

Name

Kaufmännische Schule Schopfheim

Legal name

Kaufmännische Schule Schopfheim

Website

https://ks-schopfheim.de

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Public commercial vocational school in Schopfheim, Baden-Württemberg, operated by Landkreis Lörrach, offering full-time secondary programs and dual Berufsschule training across five commercial departments to regional youth and apprentice-training businesses.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Schopfheim

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. Public Education Funding: As a public school operated by Landkreis Lörrach under the Land Baden-Württemberg education system, the school is funded through government education budgets. No tuition fees are charged to students.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Kaufmännische Schule Schopfheim is a public commercial/vocational secondary school that delivers full-time school programs leading to the Mittlere Reife and Fachhochschulreife, alongside dual Berufsschule instruction for apprentices in commercial professions. Programs span four full-time offerings (Wirtschaftsschule mit AV, Berufskolleg Fremdsprachen, Kaufmännisches Berufskolleg I, Kaufmännisches Berufskolleg II) and five Berufsschule sectors (Banken, Büromanagement, Einzelhandel, Industrie, Steuer). All instruction is delivered free of charge to students under the Baden-Württemberg state education mandate.

Product overview

Kaufmännische Schule Schopfheim is a vocational and commercial secondary school offering two main program categories: Full-time school programs (Vollzeitschule) and Dual vocational training (Berufsschule). The Vollzeitschule comprises four programs: Wirtschaftsschule mit AV (2 years, leads to Fachschulreife), Berufskolleg Fremdsprachen (2 years, leads to Fachhochschulreife), Kaufmännisches Berufskolleg I (1 year, vocational preparation), and Kaufmännisches Berufskolleg II (1 year, leads to Fachhochschulreife). The Berufsschule provides dual vocational education across five specialist areas: Banken, Büromanagement, Einzelhandel, Industrie, and Steuer. Beyond academic programs, the school offers support services including counseling (Beratungslehrkraft), pastoral care (Schulseelsorge), social work (Schulsozialarbeit), and an anonymous feedback system (Kummerkasten). The school utilizes digital platforms including WebUntis for scheduling, Moodle-based Bildungsplattform for learning management, and BewO for online registration.

Differentiator

Problem solved

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Products and services

• Wirtschaftsschule mit Ausbildungsvorbereitung (AV) Two-year full-time program combining vocational preparation with the Wirtschaftsschule curriculum. Students complete a one-year integrated workplace internship and can obtain the Fachschulreife upon completion. Targeted at youth seeking vocational preparation alongside a commercial secondary education.
• Berufskolleg Fremdsprachen (BKFR) Two-year full-time program leading to the Fachhochschulreife with a focus on foreign languages including English, business English, French, and Spanish. Designed for students aiming at a university of applied sciences entrance qualification with commercial-language orientation.
• Kaufmännisches Berufskolleg I (BK I) One-year full-time program providing commercial vocational preparation covering business administration, accounting, and computer science. Aimed at students building foundational commercial skills before progressing to BK II or entering an apprenticeship.
• Kaufmännisches Berufskolleg II (BK II) One-year full-time advanced program building on BK I, featuring a practice firm and project work, and leading to the Fachhochschulreife. Designed for students continuing their commercial education after BK I.
• Berufsschule Banken Dual vocational training for Bankkaufleute (bank clerks) lasting three years, with block instruction alternating between school and the workplace. Serves apprentices in the regional banking sector as part of their dual training under IHK oversight.
• Berufsschule Büromanagement Dual vocational training for Kaufleute für Büromanagement (office managers) covering office organization, order processing, accounting, and customer management. Serves apprentices in administrative roles across regional offices.
• Berufsschule Einzelhandel Dual vocational training for retail professions, including a two-year Verkäufer/in program and an optional third year leading to the Kaufmann/-frau im Einzelhandel qualification. Serves retail apprentices in the Schopfheim and Upper Wiesental area.
• Berufsschule Industrie Dual vocational training for Industriekaufleute (industrial business managers) covering materials management, production planning, controlling, purchasing, and human resources. Serves apprentices in regional industrial companies.
• Berufsschule Steuer Dual vocational training for Steuerfachangestellte (tax assistants) working in tax advisory or auditing firms, covering bookkeeping, payroll, tax returns, and annual financial statements. Serves apprentices in regional tax consulting and auditing practices.
• Beratungslehrkraft (In-school Counseling Service) Confidential counseling service for students addressing learning difficulties, concentration issues, school anxiety, career guidance, and referrals to external support services. Provided on-site at the school.
• Schulseelsorge (School Pastoral Care) Confidential pastoral care service for students on personal concerns, grief, stress, and existential questions, supported by an anonymous Kummerkasten messaging channel.
• Schulsozialarbeit (School Social Work) Confidential social work support for personal, academic, and family difficulties, plus apprenticeship and job-search support. Delivered on-site via the Diakonisches Werk partnership.
• Kummerkasten (Anonymous Feedback Channel) Anonymous messaging service that connects students directly with school pastoral care (Schulseelsorge) for sensitive concerns without revealing identity.

Quantifiable outcome

• Students can progress from vocational preparation through to Fachhochschulreife without changing schools

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Integration5 records

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Licht im OstenminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 December 2025Swiss aid organization receiving Christmas packages prepared by KSS students through the SMV (student council). The school organizes annual collection and packing of Weihnachtspäckli containing clothing, school supplies, food, and gifts for people in Eastern Europe affected by poverty and crisis.
• Diakonisches Werk der Evangelischen Kirchenbezirke im Landkreis LörrachcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Diakonie church welfare organization provides the Schulsozialarbeit (school social work) service at KSS. Katharina Mahler serves as the school social worker, offering counseling for students, parents, and teachers on personal, school-related, and family difficulties.
• Agentur für Arbeit (Federal Employment Agency)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Employment Agency provides regular career counseling services at the school, supporting students with applications, vocational training search, and study choices.
• Kreisjugendreferat Landkreis LörrachminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe district youth office coordinates youth counseling services throughout Landkreis Lörrach and serves as a referral point for students needing support beyond school-based services.
• Industrie- und Handelskammer Hochrhein-Bodensee (IHK)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Chamber of Industry and Commerce collaborates with the school on the Ausbildungsbotschafter (apprentice ambassador) program, sending young apprentices and recent graduates to schools to provide authentic career orientation.
• Handwerkskammer (Chamber of Crafts)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Chamber of Crafts partners with the school on the Ausbildungsbotschafter program, providing apprentices to speak about their trades and career paths at the annual Berufsinformationstag.
• Gewerbeschule Schopfheim (Vocational School Schopfheim)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNeighboring vocational school with which KSS jointly organizes the annual Ausbildungsbörse (training fair) on June 19, 2026.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• SRH (Stiftung Rehabilitation Heidelberg): Major private German education and training group operating universities, vocational schools, and continuing education across multiple sectors. Compares as a broad incumbent in the German vocational and professional education market, although at materially greater scale and breadth than KSS.
• F+U Academy: Private vocational and language school group based in Heidelberg, providing commercial training and continuing education. Serves overlapping learner segments in commercial professions, though with a national footprint and a private commercial model versus KSS's public mandate.
• Eckert Schulen: Largest private vocational education provider in Germany, offering commercial, technical, and dual training programs. Comparable as a broad incumbent in the same vocational education space, though it operates at national scale rather than in a single regional catchment.

Regional players

• Kaufmännische Schule Waldshut: Public commercial school serving the neighboring Waldshut district in Baden-Württemberg. Offers the same kaufmännische Schulstruktur as KSS, providing a regional benchmark for program design and vocational training outcomes.
• Berufsschulzentrum Radolfzell: Public vocational school center in Radolfzell, Baden-Württemberg, offering multi-department Berufsschule and Vollzeitschule programs. Comparable in regulatory framework and dual-training model, though serving a different region.

Direct peers

• IHK Bildungszentrum: Chamber of Industry and Commerce training arm providing commercial vocational education and exam preparation. Directly comparable as it serves the same employer base and apprenticeship pipeline that KSS supports, including the IHK Hochrhein-Bodensee partnership KSS already maintains.
• Kaufmännische Schule Bad Säckingen: Nearby public commercial school that has already begun coordination with KSS — Christine Klumpp was delegated from Bad Säckingen to KSS in 2025. Operates an analogous Berufsschule and Vollzeitschule portfolio in the southern Wiesental region.
• Kaufmännisches Schulzentrum Freiburg: Larger public commercial school center in nearby Freiburg, providing the same mix of Berufsschule and full-time commercial programs under the same Baden-Württemberg framework. Highly comparable in mandate and curriculum, though at greater scale.
• Kaufmännische Schule Lörrach: Public commercial school in the Lörrach district capital, offering comparable Berufsschule and Vollzeitschule programs. Operates within the same Landkreis as KSS and competes for similar commercial education students in an adjacent catchment.
• Gewerbeschule Schopfheim: Neighboring public vocational school in Schopfheim, explicitly named as a partner that co-organizes the annual Ausbildungsbörse with KSS. Serves a parallel vocational education mandate in the same locality, making it the most directly comparable institution.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Instagraminstagram.com/ksschopfheim
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/school/kaufm%C3%A4nnische-schule-schopfheim

Compliance1 record

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Profiles18 records

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