Ludwig-Erhard-Berufskolleg Münster

What Ludwig-Erhard-Berufskolleg Münster does

Ludwig-Erhard-Berufskolleg Münster (LEBK) is a public vocational school (Berufskolleg) in Münster, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, operated by the City of Münster (Stadt Münster) under the supervision of the Bezirksregierung Münster. The institution delivers secondary and post-secondary educational pathways with an economic and business focus, structured across three pillars: a full-time Wirtschaftsgymnasium leading to the Abitur, a Fachoberschule/Höhere Berufsfachschule track producing the Fachhochschulreife, and a dual-system Berufsschule combining in-company apprenticeships with part-time school attendance in commercial, IT, and media occupations. The school also runs a Fachschule for advanced professional certification (Staatlich geprüfte/r Betriebswirt/in, Bachelor Professional) and an Internationale Förderklasse (IFK) for immigrant integration.

The technical stack is conventional off-the-shelf educational software: Moodle as the learning management system (lebk-moodle.de), WebUntis as the digital class register and substitution plan system, and Microsoft Office 365 for productivity. The school is designated a Europaschule, enabling exchange programs with partner schools in Denmark, Italy, Poland, Spain, and the Netherlands, plus Erasmus+ Job-Shadowing placements and international internship opportunities (e.g., Malta). Supplementary qualifications include KMK foreign language certificates, the Deutsche Sprachdiplom I PRO, and the Europaassistenz certification.

Its business model is non-commercial public education funding. As a public institution, LEBK charges no tuition and is financed through municipal and state education budgets administered via the Bezirksregierung. The annual Ausbildungsbörse (training fair) functions as the flagship community event, connecting 70-80+ regional employers with 1,000-1,500+ prospective students. Counselors from the Agentur für Arbeit Münster provide weekly on-site career guidance, and the school serves as an official Ausbildungsschule for teacher trainees in coordination with WWU Münster and ZfsL Münster.

Name

Ludwig-Erhard-Berufskolleg Münster

Legal name

Ludwig-Erhard-Berufskolleg

Website

https://lebk-muenster.de

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Ludwig-Erhard-Berufskolleg Münster is a public vocational school operated by the City of Münster, Germany, offering Abitur, Fachhochschulreife, dual vocational training, and advanced professional certifications to secondary and post-secondary students in the Münsterland region.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Vocational Education

NAICS

Technical and Trade Schools (6115), Technical and Trade Schools (61151)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

On-Ground Orientation, Travel, Transfers & Logistics Support (EDAIAHAL)

akta.pro secondary industry

Third-Party Short-Term Academic Program Providers (Multi-Discipline) (EDAIAIAB)

Keywords

• Vocational education services
• Business secondary school
• Dual vocational training
• European school programs
• Higher education entrance qualifications

Headquarters

HQ city

Münster

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

Revenue model

1. Public Education Funding: The school operates as a public institution funded by the City of Münster (Schulträger: Stadt Münster) and the state of North Rhine-Westphalia, administered through the Bezirksregierung Münster. No tuition fees are charged for education.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Ludwig-Erhard-Berufskolleg Münster is a public vocational school (Berufskolleg) with a business/economics focus, offering full-time upper secondary programs (Wirtschaftsgymnasium leading to Abitur, Fachoberschule leading to Fachhochschulreife) and dual vocational training in commercial, IT, and media professions. It also provides advanced professional qualifications at the Fachschule level and operates as a Europaschule with international exchange, Erasmus+ internships, and language certification programs.

Product overview

The Ludwig-Erhard-Berufskolleg Münster operates as a vocational school (Berufskolleg) with an economic/business focus, offering a comprehensive portfolio of educational pathways. The core offerings include full-time programs (Wirtschaftsgymnasium leading to Abitur, Fachoberschule with Fachhochschulreife tracks, Höhere Berufsfachschule) and dual-system vocational training programs in IT, commercial/business, and media fields. Supporting infrastructure includes digital platforms (moodle for learning management, WebUntis for class administration) and supplementary qualifications such as KMK language certificates, German language diplomas (DSD), and European mobility certifications. The school functions as a Europaschule with international programs including Erasmus+ internships, foreign exchange programs, and study abroad opportunities, positioning itself as a comprehensive educational institution serving approximately 70+ companies at its annual Ausbildungsbörse.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Wirtschaftsgymnasium (WG) Full-time upper secondary school program (Gymnasium) with an economics focus leading to the Abitur (university entrance qualification), typically completed in three years (WG11-WG13). For students seeking a business-oriented path to university.
• Fachoberschule (FOS) - Fachhochschulreife Full-time vocational upper secondary school leading to Fachhochschulreife (university of applied sciences entrance qualification). Includes FOS 12, FOS 13, and FOS Informatik tracks.
• Fachhochschulreife während der Berufsausbildung Combined program allowing students to obtain Fachhochschulreife while completing their vocational training in the dual system.
• Höhere Berufsfachschule (HBW) Two-year full-time vocational school program leading to Fachhochschulreife with additional specialized business qualifications under NRW state law.
• Berufsfachschule (BF1/BF2) One-year (BF1) and two-year (BF2) full-time vocational school programs leading to Mittlerer Schulabschluss, Erweiterter Erster Schulabschluss, or Fachoberschulreife qualifications.
• Duale Berufsausbildung - IT-Berufe Vocational training in IT fields including IT-System-Management, Fachinformatik Anwendungsentwicklung, Fachinformatik Daten- und Prozessanalyse, and Digitalisierungsmanagement. Combines company-based training with part-time Berufsschule attendance.
• Duale Berufsausbildung - Kaufmännische Berufe Vocational training in commercial fields including Büromanagement, Einzelhandel, Groß- und Außenhandelsmanagement, E-Commerce, Verkäufer/in, Fachpraktiker im Verkauf, Automobil, Drogerie, and Marketingkommunikation.
• Duale Berufsausbildung - Medien Digital und Print Vocational training in media fields including Medienkauffrau/-mann Digital und Print, combining company training with part-time Berufsschule attendance.
• Fachschule - Staatlich geprüfte/r Betriebswirt/in (Bachelor Professional) Advanced vocational school for individuals with completed vocational training, leading to state-certified business administrator qualification (Bachelor Professional level) with focus on Handelsmanagement.
• Abitur nach der Berufsausbildung (FOS 13) Full-time program for individuals with completed vocational training to obtain the Abitur (university entrance qualification) through Fachoberschule Klasse 13.
• Internationale Förderklasse (IFK) Specialized integration class for young immigrants and refugees providing intensive German language instruction and preparation for the German school system, leading to Mittlerer Schulabschluss with Qualifikation.
• Juniorstudium Cooperation program with FH Münster allowing qualified Wirtschaftsgymnasium students (from year 12) to attend university courses and earn credits towards future degree programs before obtaining the Abitur.
• Fit for Life: Präsentationstraining Three-phase presentation and communication training program (Phases I-III) leading to DGSS (Deutsche Gesellschaft für Sprechwissenschaft und Sprecherziehung) certification, in cooperation with WWU Münster and corporate partners including LVM Versicherung.
• Deutsches Sprachdiplom I PRO

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 1,000 students served annually through various programs
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• UK German ConnectioncoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023Organization supporting the Fremdsprachenassistenzlehrkraft program. Ruby Wait-Weguelin, an English foreign language assistant, was placed at LEBK through this program. Projects included 'Digital World' with Norwich School and 'Looking Back, Going Forward' with Watford Boys School.
• SC Preußen MünsterminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 September 2020Regional football club partnered with marketing students for an esports communication concept project during the pandemic. Students developed a communication concept for the club's esports engagement.
• CrossFit Box DülmenminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 September 2020Fitness studio partnered with marketing communication students for communication concept projects during the pandemic. Students developed and delivered some of the proposed social media posts.
• Fachhochschule Münster (FH Münster)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCooperation agreement for Juniorstudium program allowing particularly interested and capable students of the Wirtschaftsgymnasium to attend university courses and earn FH credits before Abitur.
• Fernuniversität in HagenminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for certificate programs allowing IT apprentices to earn certificates in 'Projektmanagement-Grundkurs' (1st year) and 'SQL' (2nd year) through the Fernuni Hagen certification exams.
• WWU Münster (University of Münster)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for Praxisstudien semester (student teaching practicum) for teacher training students. WWU provides academic oversight while LEBK provides school placement. Also cooperates for Fit for Life program with workshops.
• ZfsL Münster (Zentrum für schulpraktische Lehrerausbildung)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLEBK is an official training school (Ausbildungsschule) for trainee teachers (Referendare) in the teacher training program. Develops training programs in close coordination with ZfsL.
• IHK-Nord (Chamber of Industry and Commerce)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCooperation through 'Passgenaue Besetzung' project where IHK advisors provide career counseling support to help match students with training positions.
• Agentur für Arbeit (Employment Agency) MünstercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegular on-site career counseling by employment agency advisors. Provides weekly consultation hours, Berufswahltests, Bewerberseminare, and Ausbildungsstellenvermittlung services at the school.
• LVM VersicherungminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal insurance company cooperates with Fit for Life presentation training program, providing human resources personnel for assessment center workshops.
• Companies in Münster and MünsterlandcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerExtensive network of regional companies providing apprenticeship positions, internship opportunities, and project partnerships. Over 70-80 companies participate in annual Ausbildungsbörse.
• BigWig Headhunters (Malta)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMaltesian headhunting company that hosted a LEBK trainee for a four-week international internship as part of the school's international mobility program.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Friedrich-List-Berufskolleg Bonn: An NRW Berufskolleg with business and IT-vocational focus; comparable program mix (Wirtschaftsgymnasium, FOS, dual vocational training in commercial/IT fields) and similar Europaschule-like international offerings.
• Hans-Böckler-Berufskolleg Münster: A fellow public Berufskolleg in Münster offering overlapping vocational and business education pathways (including Wirtschaftsgymnasium, Fachoberschule, and dual vocational training). Direct local competitor for student recruitment within the same catchment area.
• Berufskolleg Köln-Mülheim: Large NRW Berufskolleg with economic focus delivering Fachhochschulreife, Abitur, and dual vocational tracks similar to LEBK; serves as a benchmark for program breadth and employer engagement.
• Max-Weber-Berufskolleg Düsseldorf: NRW Berufskolleg with comparable Wirtschaftsgymnasium, Fachoberschule, and dual vocational portfolio in commercial/IT/media fields, serving a similar urban population profile.

Others

• FH Münster (Fachhochschule Münster): Partner university for the Juniorstudium program; comparable in that it serves the same Münster student population but at the higher-education level—enabling cross-promotion rather than direct competition.
• Agentur für Arbeit Münster: Federal employment agency partner providing on-site career counseling, Berufswahltests, and Ausbildungsstellenvermittlung at LEBK; functions as a key referral channel rather than competitor.

Regional players

• Berufskolleg Beckum: NRW Berufskolleg in the Münsterland region providing commercial and vocational secondary education with similar dual-system offerings; competes for students in adjacent municipalities.
• Berufskolleg Rheine: Public vocational secondary school in the Münsterland region offering Wirtschaftsgymnasium and dual vocational tracks comparable to LEBK, drawing from overlapping feeder schools.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles15 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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