Leopold-Ullstein-Schule

What Leopold-Ullstein-Schule does

Leopold-Ullstein-Schule (also known as OSZ Wirtschaft or OSZ Lus) is a public vocational upper secondary school center (Oberstufenzentrum) located in Berlin, Germany, operating under the Berlin Senate Department for Education, Youth and Family as an Anstalt des öffentlichen Rechts. It serves dual vocational apprentices employed at partner companies across five tracks (Industriekaufleute, IT-System-Management, Digitalisierungsmanagement, audiovisual media, and Digital/Print Media), full-time students pursuing commercial-assistant or vocational-preparation qualifications (IBA), and adult learners in evening FOS/BOS programs targeting Fachhochschulreife and Abitur. The school is named after 19th-century publisher Leopold Ullstein, having been renamed in May 2013 from Oberstufenzentrum Industrie und Datenverarbeitung, and operates from two adjacent buildings at Prinzregentenstraße 32 (Neubau, Department 1) and 60 (Altbau, Department 2) in Berlin-Wilmersdorf, connected by a Richtfunkstrecke microwave link activated in December 2018.

The school's core technology stack is standard German school administration tooling: IServ for internal communication and learning management, WebUntis for timetable management, fobizz as a methodological companion since August 2023 (carrying the fobizz Gütesiegel quality certification), and SAP erp4school for ERP instruction. Students gain access to industry-standard enterprise software qualification, while international mobility is enabled through a 10+ year ERASMUS+/GoEurope partnership placing 50–80 second-year trainees abroad each year. Documented partner companies include Axel Springer SE, BASF, BSR, Deutsche Telekom, HOWOGE, Universal Music, Sharp Business Systems, Quintessence Publishing, and JINX GmbH. A Schulentwicklungsgruppe drives ongoing school program development with published Schulinspektion reports.

As a publicly funded institution, Leopold-Ullstein-Schule charges no tuition and derives its operating budget from the Berlin Senate. The sole direct revenue mechanism is the Förderverein (support association, founded 1998), which collects nominal annual membership fees (€16 for individuals, €8 for trainees/students, €55 for corporate members). Recruitment runs through community-led channels including the annual Leo-Talk open house, stuzubi education fair participation, Zukunftstag events, Willkommensklassen integration pathways, and collaboration with the Jugendberufsagentur and Bundesagentur für Arbeit Berlin Nord. The Förderverein is led by a chairman (Jürgen Baermann, formerly of BEWAG) with a second chair, treasurer, and secretary.

Name

Leopold-Ullstein-Schule

Legal name

Leopold-Ullstein-Schule/OSZ Wirtschaft

Website

https://leopold-ullstein-schule.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

2013

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Leopold-Ullstein-Schule is a publicly funded Berlin Oberstufenzentrum (vocational upper secondary school center) offering dual apprenticeships in business, IT, and media trades, full-time vocational qualifications, and adult evening FOS/BOS programs to trainees, partner companies, and adult learners.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Vocational Education and Training

NAICS

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

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Employment Agencies (7361)

akta.pro primary industry

Apprenticeships, Internships & Work-Based Learning Programs (BPACANAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Internships, Externships & Work-Based Learning Placement (EDAMAKAB), College & Career Transition Services (Bridge Programs, Dual Enrollment Pathways) (EDAAABAK), Career Coaching, Mentoring & Placement Support Services (EDAAAKAO)

Keywords

• Vocational education
• Dual apprenticeships
• Business administration training
• IT systems management
• Media commerce training

Headquarters

HQ city

Berlin

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Public Funding (Government-funded education): As a public school (Anstalt des Öffentlichen Rechts) in Berlin, Leopold-Ullstein-Schule is funded entirely by the Berlin Senate Department for Education, Youth and Family. No commercial revenue streams.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Leopold-Ullstein-Schule is a public Oberstufenzentrum (vocational upper-secondary center) in Berlin that delivers dual vocational apprenticeships (Berufsschule component) and full-time vocational school programs. Dual pathways cover Industriekaufleute, Kaufleute für IT-System-Management, Digitalisierungsmanagement, audiovisuelle Medien, and Medienkaufleute Digital und Print. Full-time offerings include Kaufmännische Assistenten, IBA (integrated vocational preparation), Fachoberschule (FOS one-year and two-year), and Abendlehrgänge FOS/BOS leading to Berufsbildungsreife, MSA, Fachhochschulreife, or Abitur.

Product overview

Leopold-Ullstein-Schule/OSZ Wirtschaft is a public vocational school center (Oberstufenzentrum) in Berlin specializing in business and administration. It operates as a unified multi-program institution offering dual vocational training (Industriekaufleute, IT Systems Management, Digitalization Management, Audiovisual Media, Digital/Print Media), full-time programs (Commercial Assistants with media or IT specializations, IBA preparation), and upper secondary options (one-year and two-year FOS, evening FOS/BOS). Support services include international internships via GoEurope/ERASMUS+, career counseling, and elective courses. The school uses digital platforms including IServ, WebUntis, and fobizz, and participates in SAP erp4school programs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Duale Ausbildung (Dual Vocational Training) Dual vocational education combining practical workplace training with theoretical Berufsschule instruction. Pathways include Industriekaufleute, Kaufleute für IT-System-Management, Digitalisierungsmanagement, audiovisuelle Medien, and Medienkaufleute Digital und Print. For apprentices employed at Berlin training companies.
• Kaufmännische Assistenten (Commercial Assistants) Three-year full-time vocational school program training commercial assistants with dual qualification leading to both a professional diploma and the Fachhochschulreife. Specializations in Media Economics or Information Processing.
• IBA - Integrierte Berufsausbildungsvorbereitung One-year preparation program for students without formal qualifications, targeting vocational training in business and administration. Leads to Berufsbildungsreife (BBR), extended BBR, or Mittlerer Schulabschluss (MSA).
• Fachoberschule (FOS) - Vocational Upper Secondary School Upper secondary vocational school programs leading to Fachhochschulreife. One-year (for those with completed vocational training or 5+ years work experience) and two-year programs (requiring MSA and minimum age 21).
• Abendlehrgänge FOS/BOS - Evening Programs Evening FOS/BOS programs for adult learners. FOS leads to Fachhochschulreife in two years; BOS leads to Allgemeine Hochschulreife (Abitur) in three years.
• Auslandspraktikum (International Internship) International internship opportunities organized with GoEurope via ERASMUS+ for second-year dual and full-time students. 50-80 students per year participate, receiving Europass Mobility certificates upon completion.
• Berufs- und Studienberatung (Career and Study Counseling) Career and study guidance for students including vocational counseling for IBA classes, study orientation for FOS students, and connections to the Bundesagentur für Arbeit for internships and apprenticeships.

Named customers10 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration6 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Hochschule für Wirtschaft und Recht (HWR) BerlincoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 2 November 2019Kooperationsvertrag (cooperation agreement) signed in November 2019 between Leopold-Ullstein-Schule and HWR Berlin. FOS students regularly visit the campus for orientation, attend lectures, and receive career service guidance. Students are informed about the 160 partner universities for potential exchange semesters.
• GoEurope (ERASMUS+ Projektträger)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2013For over 10 years, GoEurope has organized international internships (Auslandspraktikum) for dual and full-time trainees of the second Ausbildungsjahr at Leopold-Ullstein-Schule. 50–80 Auszubildende per year benefit from ERASMUS+ mobility grants. Trainees receive Praktikumszeugnis and Europass Mobilität upon completion. The school was awarded for 10 years of Go-Europe partnership.
• Bundesagentur für Arbeit (Employment Agency) Berlin NordcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerBerufsberaterin (career counselor) Frau Schwendrau provides career guidance for IBA classes on Ausbildungsberufe, Berufswahl, and financial support options (Bildungspaket). Berufsberaterin Frau Göcergi-Schunka advises FOS classes on study opportunities and academic careers.
• JBA (Jugendberufsagentur) BerlincoreGTM or Marketing PartnerThe school collaborates with JBA for student placement into internships and apprenticeships. IBA students receive Bildungsbegleitung (educational accompaniment) support. The JBA coordinates with HWK, IHK, companies, and external educational providers for student transitions.
• IHK Berlin (Industrie- und Handelskammer)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerDual apprenticeship students register their Ausbildungsvertrag (training contract) with IHK Berlin. IHK confirmation is required for Berufsschule enrollment. IHK Berlin provides professional descriptions for all training professions offered at the school.
• Gesellschaft für Sport und Jugendsozialarbeit (GSJ) gGmbHminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerGSJ provides Schulsozialarbeit (school social work) services at the school. Frau Ghaderi and Frau Kerstein are employed by GSJ and deliver sports-oriented social work programs including workshops on teamwork, tolerance, civil courage, and health promotion.
• Stiftung SPIminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerPartner organization involved in the school's social work program. Schulsozialarbeiter*innen operate within the SchulWork framework of sports-oriented social work.
• Senatsverwaltung für Bildung, Jugend und Familie BerlincoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Berlin Senate education authority governs the school as a public institution (Anstalt des Öffentlichen Rechts). The school follows Senatsverwaltung regulations including Berufsschulverordnung (BSV), APO-FOS, APO-BFS, and IBA-VO frameworks.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Competitive moat5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles15 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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M&A

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