Kreisvolkshochschule Mainz-Bingen E.V.

What Kreisvolkshochschule Mainz-Bingen E.V. does

Kreisvolkshochschule Mainz-Bingen e.V. (kvhs Mainz-Bingen) is a registered non-profit adult education association (eingetragener Verein) headquartered in Ingelheim am Rhein, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany. It operates as the district-level Volkshochschule (community college) for the Mainz-Bingen district, delivering continuing education across roughly 17 thematic verticals including Beruf | Digital (professional and digital skills), Sprachen (languages, with a major focus on German for foreigners), Gesundheit (health), Kultur | Gestalten (cultural and creative arts), Grundbildung (basic literacy/numeracy), Junge vhs (youth programs), Schulabschlüsse (secondary credentials), and Bildungszeit/Bildungsurlaub (paid educational leave). Instruction is delivered in person through a dense network of 22+ branch offices (Außenstellen) distributed across municipalities of the district, complemented by an Online-Lernen remote channel and in-house corporate training delivered at client premises.

The underlying technology stack is a standard, non-proprietary adult-education LMS: KuferTool (from Kufer Software Konzeption) for course catalog, registration, and participant management, plus a public website and Online-Lernen portal. There are no disclosed proprietary technical features, AI/ML components, or public APIs. Geographic operations are bounded to the Mainz-Bingen district in the Rheinhessen region of Rhineland-Palatinate.

The revenue model is a hybrid of public funding and fee-based services. Direct revenue streams include: (1) per-course fees paid by individual participants (e.g., €276 for children's guitar private lessons, €296 for adults, with installment plans and discounts for social-welfare recipients and students), (2) federally-reimbursed German integration and vocational language courses funded by BAMF, (3) state-subsidized courses via the Rhineland-Palatinate ministry of education (covering Bildungsurlaub, Grundbildung, and the Zukunftstisch 2030/BNE initiative), (4) subsidized courses reimbursed by Agentur für Arbeit, Jobcenter, and statutory health insurers (Krankenkassen-Zuschuss), and (5) customized in-house corporate training for businesses and public administration on a professional-services basis. The central staff headcount of 9 indicates a lean core team that coordinates a much larger contracted instructor network (Kursleitende) and partner venue network across the district.

Name

Kreisvolkshochschule Mainz-Bingen E.V.

Legal name

Kreisvolkshochschule Mainz-Bingen e.V.

Website

https://kvhs-mainz-bingen.de

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Kreisvolkshochschule Mainz-Bingen e.V. is a German non-profit community adult education center (Volkshochschule) serving the Mainz-Bingen district in Rhineland-Palatinate, delivering language, vocational, health, cultural, and basic-education courses through 22+ branch offices, an online platform, and BAMF/state-funded programs for adult learners, youth, migrants, and corporate clients.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Adult Continuing Education

NAICS

Educational Services (61), Educational Support Services (611710)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Group & Class-Based Live Tutoring Platforms (EDANAGAB)

Keywords

• Adult continuing education
• Community education services
• Language training courses
• Vocational training programs
• Corporate in-house training

Headquarters

HQ city

Ingelheim

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices22 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Course Fees: Participants pay course fees for enrollment in continuing education courses. Fees vary by course type, duration, and format. Installation payment plans are available (e.g., 4 installments).
2. Integration Courses: German integration courses funded through BAMF (Federal Office for Migration and Refugees) for migrants and immigrants.
3. Vocational Language Courses: Occupational German language courses (Berufssprachkurse Deutsch B2) for professional integration.
4. Inhouse Corporate Training: Customized training programs for businesses, organizations, and public administration delivered at client locations.
5. State-Funded Courses: Courses funded by state ministries and the European Social Fund, including basic education (Grundbildung) and educational leave (Bildungsurlaub).
6. Subsidized Courses: Government-subsidized courses through employment agencies, job centers, and health insurance providers.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Kreisvolkshochschule Mainz-Bingen e.V. is a community adult education center (Volkshochschule) that delivers continuing education courses across professional and digital skills, languages (including BAMF integration and vocational German), health, basic education, cultural and creative arts, school-leaving qualifications, and youth programming. Courses are delivered in-person through 22+ branch offices across the Mainz-Bingen district and via an Online-Lernen platform, with customized corporate training (Inhouse-Schulungen) offered at client sites.

Product overview

KVHS Mainz-Bingen operates as a community adult education center (Volkshochschule) offering a comprehensive portfolio of educational programs and courses across multiple categories. The organization provides face-to-face instruction through a network of branch offices throughout the Mainz-Bingen district, complemented by an Online-Lernen platform for remote learning. Core offerings include Beruf | Digital (professional and digital skills), Sprachen (language learning including German for foreigners), Gesundheit (health courses), Kultur | Gestalten (cultural and creative arts), and Schulabschlüsse (secondary education credentials). Additional services include Bildungsurlaub (educational leave), Inhouse-Schulungen (customized corporate training), and youth programs under Junge vhs. The institution also offers specialized initiatives such as Rheinhessen liest (literary series), Summer Special seasonal programs, and Zukunftstisch 2030 | BNE (sustainability education).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Beruf | Digital (Professional and Digital Skills Courses) Career development and computer literacy courses covering professional advancement, digital competencies, and workplace technology skills for adult learners and working professionals.
• Politik | Gesellschaft | Umwelt (Politics, Society, Environment) Courses on politics, society, and environmental topics including citizenship education and civic engagement for adult learners.
• Gesundheit (Health Courses) Health and wellness courses covering physical fitness, nutrition, mental health, and preventive care offered to adults, with some eligible for statutory health insurance subsidies (Krankenkassen-Zuschuss).
• Grundbildung (Basic Education) Basic education programs focusing on fundamental literacy, numeracy, and foundational learning skills for adults, in collaboration with the GrubiNetz network.
• Junge vhs (Youth Education) Youth education programs offering courses and activities designed for children and teenagers, including tutoring services (Nachhilfe/Lernförderung) and holiday learning programs (LiF - Lernen in den Ferien).
• Kultur | Gestalten (Cultural and Creative Arts) Cultural and creative arts courses including visual arts, crafts, music lessons, and creative expression for hobbyists and personal enrichment learners.
• Online-Lernen (Online Learning) Digital learning platform offering remote courses accessible via the internet for flexible participation across the district.
• Schulabschlüsse (School-Leaving Qualifications) Secondary education programs enabling adults to obtain school-leaving certificates and academic credentials.
• Sprachen (Language Courses) Language learning courses covering multiple languages at various proficiency levels, including German for foreigners, with certification pathways via telc, IHK, and Xpert.
• Vorträge | Exkursionen (Lectures and Excursions) Educational trips, guided tours, and expert presentations offered as supplementary learning experiences.
• Zukunftstisch 2030 | BNE (Sustainability Education) Sustainable development education program aligned with Education for Sustainable Development (BNE) goals and Agenda 2030.
• Bildungszeit | Bildungsurlaub (Educational Leave) Educational leave programs providing employees up to five days of paid educational leave per year for professional development, supported by state ministry funding.
• Inhouse-Schulungen (Corporate In-House Training) Customized on-site training services for businesses, organizations, and public administrations tailored to specific workforce needs, delivered at client premises.
• Kulturelle Veranstaltungen (Cultural Events) Cultural events and public lectures open to the community beyond regular course offerings.
• Rheinhessen liest (Literary Reading Series) Literary reading series featuring authors and promoting reading culture in the Rheinhessen region.
• Summer Special Seasonal summer course program offering intensive workshops and special courses during summer months.
• Deutsch für Erwachsene (German for Adults) German language courses for adult learners, including BAMF-funded integration courses (Integrationskurse) and vocational German courses (Berufssprachkurse Deutsch B2).
• Nachhilfe | Lernförderung (Tutoring and Learning Support) Tutoring and academic learning support services for students needing extra educational assistance.

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• BAMF (Bundesamt für Migration und Flüchtlinge)coreOthersFederal Office for Migration and Refugees provides funding and oversight for integration courses (Integrationskurse) and occupational German language courses. KVHS delivers these courses on behalf of BAMF.
• Employment Agencies and Job CenterscoreOthersState-funded courses supported through employment agencies (Agentur für Arbeit) and job centers (Jobcenter) for unemployed and underemployed participants.
• State Ministry of Education and Cultural Affairs (Rhineland-Palatinate)coreOthersState ministry provides funding and regulatory oversight for adult education programs, educational leave (Bildungsurlaub), and basic education initiatives.
• Health Insurance Providers (Krankenkassen)coreOthersStatutory health insurance providers offer subsidies (Krankenkassen-Zuschuss) for eligible health education courses, making programs more affordable for participants.
• GrubiNetz NetworkcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNetwork partner for basic education (Grundbildung) programs supporting adults with literacy and numeracy challenges. Regional collaboration to address functional illiteracy.
• Municipalities of Mainz-Bingen DistrictcoreOthers22+ municipalities provide venue facilities, administrative support, and community integration for local branch offices and course delivery sites.
• Examination Institutes (Telc, IHK, Xpert)minorOthersExternal examination institutes for certified language tests (Telc), Chamber of Industry and Commerce exams (IHK), and Xpert competency certifications.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Hamburger Volkshochschule: Hamburg's VHS offering adult continuing education, integration/German language courses, professional training, and cultural programs under the same legal framework. Directly comparable service mix and funding sources.
• Volkshochschule Düsseldorf: Düsseldorf's VHS delivering the standard German Volkshochschule portfolio (Sprachen, Beruf | Digital, Gesundheit, Kultur, Integration). Comparable municipal adult education center with similar funding mix.
• Münchner Volkshochschule (MVHS): Munich's municipal VHS delivering BAMF integration courses, Berufssprachkurse, Bildungsurlaub, and a broad adult continuing-education catalog. Closest large-scale analogue to KVHS Mainz-Bingen in terms of programming and government-funded course delivery.
• Volkshochschule Köln: Cologne's municipal VHS providing the standard German VHS portfolio (Sprachen, Beruf, Gesundheit, Kultur, Integration, Schulabschlüsse). Direct peer with comparable course breadth and government-funding relationships.
• Volkshochschule Frankfurt: Frankfurt's municipal Volkshochschule offering the same full adult education portfolio (languages, professional development, integration courses, culture, health) under the same German VHS legal/operating framework. Direct peer serving a comparable urban catchment in Hesse.
• Volkshochschule Stuttgart: Stuttgart's municipal VHS offering the same German adult education program categories including German integration courses, professional development, and cultural education. Direct comparable in mandate and operating model.

Regional players

• BBiW Bildungswerk der rheinland-pfälzischen Wirtschaft: Rhineland-Palatinate employer association's vocational education provider delivering corporate training and Berufssprachkurse in the same federal state. Regional peer competing for the same in-house corporate training and vocational language budgets.

Broad incumbents

• Volkshochschule Berlin ( VHS Berlin Mitte / city-wide VHS network): City-wide VHS network in Berlin delivering the same statutory adult education mandate including integration courses and Schulabschlüsse. Larger scale and broader geographic scope, but operates the same German VHS model and competes for the same BAMF and state funding pools.
• Deutsche Angestellten-Akademie (DAA): Nationwide adult education and workforce-training provider delivering BAMF integration courses, Berufssprachkurse, and corporate training nationwide. Competes with KVHS for the same government-funded course mandates at a national scale.

Emerging players

• Lingoda: Berlin-based online language-learning platform offering live group and private language classes globally. Competes with KVHS's fee-based Sprachen courses on convenience and price, particularly for adult learners seeking flexible scheduling.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

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