Kerschensteinerschule

What Kerschensteinerschule does

Kerschensteinerschule is a public vocational school (Berufsschule) located in Wiesbaden, Germany, operating under the authority of the Hessian Ministry of Education (Hessisches Kultusministerium) as part of the Berufsschulzentrum Wiesbaden, a co-located cluster of five major vocational schools serving approximately 10,000 youth and 500 staff daily. The school delivers dual vocational education and training (Teilzeitberufsschule) across six technical, scientific, and creative departments: Bautechnik (construction), Chemie-/Physik-/Biologietechnik (chemistry, physics, biology technology), Mediengestaltung (media design), Farbtechnik und Raumgestaltung (paint technology and interior design), Holztechnik (wood technology), and Körperpflege (personal care / hairdressing). It also runs full-time programs (Vollzeitschule) including the InteA German-as-second-language integration track, the BÜA vocational preparation year, Fachoberschule (FOS), the BGJ wood-technology foundation year, two-year Höhere Berufsfachschule programs for chemical-technical (CTA) and biological-technical (BTA) assistants, and the Einjährige Malerfachschule (master painter course). In cooperation with Friedrich-List-Schule, it offers the Berufliches Gymnasium (BG Chemietechnik and BG Gestaltungs- und Medientechnik), culminating in the Abitur.

The school's core technology consists of specialized physical infrastructure rather than software: chemistry, physics, and biology laboratories supporting BTA/CTA programs; wood, construction, paint, and coating workshops; media design studios; and hairdressing practical rooms. Its technology stack is non-digital by design, and no APIs, SDKs, or AI capabilities are present in the disclosed data. The school's go-to-market motion is community-led and regionally scoped — recruiting students through open days (Tag der offenen Tür), individual consultations via the Aufnahmeberatungszentrum (ABZ), the Schulportal Hessen portal, and partnerships with feeder schools. It does not run paid acquisition or operate a sales team.

The business model is fully state-funded public education: the school charges no tuition and operates as a line-item within the Hessian state budget, covering instructional costs, facilities, and staff salaries. It has no disclosed revenue, no commercial pricing, and no private ownership. Strategic relationships include the SCHULEWIRTSCHAFT Wiesbaden-Rheingau-Taunus employer network (principal Sabine Rückeshäuser serves as School Spokesperson as of May 2025), the Handwerkskammer Wiesbaden (which administers journeyman examinations on-site), the Wiesbaden Stiftung (LEONARDO AWARD), and a consortium of partner schools for joint Berufliches Gymnasium and BÜA programs. Leadership rests with Schulleiterin Sabine Rückeshäuser (since 2021), succeeding Dr. Peter Binstadt.

Name

Kerschensteinerschule

Legal name

Kerschensteinerschule Wiesbaden

Website

https://kss-wiesbaden.de

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Kerschensteinerschule is a public vocational school in Wiesbaden, Germany, owned by the State of Hessen, providing dual vocational training, full-time technical and scientific programs, and integration education to regional youth across six trade departments.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Vocational Education

NAICS

Technical and Trade Schools (6115), Apprenticeship Training (611513)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Skilled Trades, Safety & Compliance Certification Prep (OSHA, HAZMAT, welding, electrical, HVAC) (EDANAIAM)

Keywords

• Vocational education programs
• Dual training programs
• Technical vocational schools
• Chemical technology training
• Media design education

Headquarters

HQ city

Wiesbaden

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 vocational school (Berufsschule) in the German state of Hessen, the school is funded by government educational authorities. No tuition fees are charged to students. Funding covers instructional costs, facilities, and staff salaries.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Kerschensteinerschule delivers vocational education and training across handcraft-technical, scientific-natural science, and creative-design disciplines as a public Berufsschule in Wiesbaden, Germany. It serves as both a dual-training partner (Teilzeitberufsschule) for apprentices in construction, chemistry/physics/biology technology, media design, paint/coating, wood technology, and personal care trades, and as a full-time school (Vollzeitschule) offering integration, vocational preparation, upper secondary, and Höhere Berufsfachschule programs for BTA and CTA certifications, plus a Berufliches Gymnasium leading to the Abitur.

Product overview

Kerschensteinerschule is a vocational school center (Berufsschulzentrum) in Wiesbaden offering a diverse portfolio of educational programs. The school operates two main program types: (1) Vollzeitschule (full-time school programs) providing school-leaving certificates and vocational orientation, including InteA integration classes, BÜA vocational preparation, FOS upper secondary school, BGJ wood technology foundation year, and two-year HBFS programs for BTA and CTA assistants; and (2) Teilzeitberufsschule (part-time vocational school) serving as a dual training partner with departments for Bautechnik, Chemie-/Physik-/Biologietechnik, Mediengestaltung, Farbtechnik und Raumgestaltung, Holztechnik, and Körperpflege. The school also cooperates with Friedrich-List-Schule to offer Berufliches Gymnasium programs in Chemietechnik and Gestaltungs- und Medientechnik leading to Abitur (university entrance diploma).

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Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Vollzeitschule (Full-Time School Programs) Full-time school programs including Deutsch als Zweitsprache – InteA integration classes, Berufsfachschule – BÜA vocational preparation, Fachoberschule – FOS, Berufsgrundbildungsjahr – BGJ (wood technology), and Höhere Berufsfachschule for BTA and CTA, leading to school-leaving certificates and vocational orientation for regional youth.
• Berufsschule (Part-Time Vocational School) Part-time vocational school serving as a dual training partner with departments in Bautechnik, Chemie-/Physik-/Biologietechnik, Mediengestaltung, Farbtechnik und Raumgestaltung, Holztechnik, and Körperpflege for apprentices from regional training companies.
• Höhere Berufsfachschule – BTA (Biologisch-Technische Assistenten) Two-year full-time vocational training program for biological-technical assistants with practical laboratory education and option to acquire Fachhochschulreife.
• Höhere Berufsfachschule – CTA (Chemisch-Technische Assistenten) Two-year full-time vocational training program for chemical-technical assistants with practical-focused education and option to acquire Fachhochschulreife.
• Einjährige Malerfachschule – EFS One-year advanced training school for painters and lacquerers (Meisterkurs Maler) leading to master craftsman qualifications.
• Berufliches Gymnasium – BG Chemietechnik Vocational secondary school offering Abitur (university entrance diploma) with focus on Chemical Technology, operated jointly with Friedrich-List-Schule.
• Berufliches Gymnasium – BG Gestaltungs- und Medientechnik Vocational secondary school offering Abitur (university entrance diploma) with focus on Design and Media Technology, operated jointly with Friedrich-List-Schule.
• Deutsch als Zweitsprache – InteA (Integration Program) Full-time integration program offering German as a second language and career orientation for refugee and immigrant youth, supporting their integration into the German labor market.

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

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Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Wiesbaden StiftungcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWiesbaden Stiftung organizes the biennial LEONARDO AWARD competition. Kerschensteinerschule students won first place in 2017 (Category Beruf) and 2019 (Category Stadtideen), demonstrating student excellence in career orientation and social integration projects.
• SCHULEWIRTSCHAFT Wiesbaden-Rheingau-TaunuscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSchulleiterin Sabine Rückeshäuser serves as Sprecherin Schule (School Spokesperson) for this network connecting schools and businesses. The network supports vocational orientation and prepares teachers to advise students on career opportunities.
• Friedrich-List-SchulecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Berufliches Gymnasium (vocational high school) with focuses on Chemietechnik and Gestaltungs- und Medientechnik is operated jointly. Students take Schwerpunktprüfungen (specialization exams) at Kerschensteinerschule.
• Friedrich-Ebert-SchuleminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner school in the Schulversuch for BÜA (Berufsfachschule zum Übergang in Ausbildung) vocational orientation program.
• Schulze-Delitzsch-SchuleminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner school in the Schulversuch for BÜA (Berufsfachschule zum Übergang in Ausbildung) vocational orientation program.
• Berufliche Schule RheingauminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner school in the Schulversuch for BÜA (Berufsfachschule zum Übergang in Ausbildung) vocational orientation program.
• MakerSpace des Wiesbadener HandwerksminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBÜA students visited the MakerSpace to learn about craft professions and apprenticeship opportunities. Visit aimed at motivating students for practical work experience.
• Handwerkskammer WiesbadencoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerConducts Gesellenprüfungen (journeyman examinations) at Kerschensteinerschule facilities, including painter and decorator trades in January.
• Förderverein der KerschensteinerschuleminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSupport association that provides supplementary funding and resources for school programs and student activities.
• IKK (Innungskrankenkasse)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerOrganized an organ donation awareness event at the school, featuring medical professionals, transplant recipients, and educational activities for students.
• Kao-Salon-DivisionminorGTM or Marketing PartnerHosted Berufs-Expo (career expo) for the hairdressing trade on May 7, 2025 in Darmstadt. School students attended to learn about career opportunities in hairdressing.
• Kommunale Schulsozialarbeit WiesbadencoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborated with school media department to redesign organizational logo. Students gained practical project experience while supporting community partner.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Friedrich-List-Schule Wiesbaden: Wiesbaden vocational school operating the joint Berufliches Gymnasium with Kerschensteinerschule, with Schwerpunktprüfungen (specialization exams) for Chemietechnik and Gestaltungs- und Medientechnik delivered at Kerschensteinerschule facilities. Most directly comparable peer given shared program delivery.
• Schulze-Delitzsch-Schule Wiesbaden: Partner school in the BÜA Schulversuch vocational orientation program alongside Kerschensteinerschule. Direct comparable given shared mission around Berufsfachschule zum Übergang in Ausbildung delivery.
• Friedrich-Ebert-Schule Wiesbaden: Partner school in the Schulversuch for BÜA (Berufsfachschule zum Übergang in Ausbildung) vocational orientation program. Operates in the same Berufsschulzentrum network with overlapping target student population.
• Heinrich-Emanuel-Merck-Schule Darmstadt: Hessen-based vocational school with strong chemistry/laboratory technology programs (BTA/CTA-style technical assistant training), directly comparable to Kerschensteinerschule's Chemie-/Physik-/Biologietechnik department and higher Berufsfachschule offerings.
• Louise-Schroeder-Schule Wiesbaden: Listed as a partner school in Kerschensteinerschule's vocational network, serving the same regional Wiesbaden student catchment. Comparable Berufsschule profile delivering dual Ausbildung and full-time vocational programs.
• Berufliche Schule Rheingau (BSR Geisenheim): Regional partner school in the BÜA Schulversuch program with Kerschensteinerschule. Comparable geographic reach in the Rheingau-Taunus area with similar dual-system vocational offerings.

Others

• Handwerkskammer Wiesbaden: Regional chamber of crafts that conducts Gesellenprüfungen (journeyman examinations) at Kerschensteinerschule facilities. Adjacent enabling institution rather than direct competitor, but central to the school's certification value proposition.
• SCHULEWIRTSCHAFT Wiesbaden-Rheingau-Taunus: School-business network where Kerschensteinerschule's principal Sabine Rückeshäuser holds the Sprecherin Schule role. Ecosystem partner connecting the school to regional employers and vocational orientation resources.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

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