Modellschule Obersberg

What Modellschule Obersberg does

Modellschule Obersberg is a public German secondary school located in Bad Hersfeld, Hesse, operating under the authority of the state of Hesse. The institution combines two main divisions: an Oberstufengymnasium (upper secondary grammar school) delivering university-preparatory education leading to the Abitur, and a kaufmännische Berufsschule (commercial vocational school) integrated into Germany's dual education system with regional employers. In addition to these two core divisions, the school offers a broader portfolio of educational pathways — including Fachoberschule (FOS), a two-year Higher Vocational School (2-jährige Höhere Berufsfachschule), a two-year Vocational School (2-jährige Berufsfachschule), and a Fachschule Betriebswirtschaft (Business Administration Specialist School) — as well as more than 20 extracurricular Arbeitsgemeinschaften spanning astrophysics, robotics, theater, music, and environmental education.

The school pursues five declared focus areas: Wirtschaft (Economics), Kultur (Culture), Sprache (Languages), MINT (STEM), and Sport. It is regionally recognized through MINT (STEM) and Umweltschule (Environmental School) certificates, and participates in the European Erasmus+ exchange programme with partner institutions in Denmark and other EU countries. Supporting digital infrastructure includes the MSO-Cloud platform (cloud.mso-hef.de), an online enrollment portal for Gymnasium and Fachoberschule applicants, and active social media channels on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube. IT infrastructure has been partly financed by the European Fund for Regional Development (EFRE).

Modellschule Obersberg does not operate a commercial revenue model. As a German public school (Öffentliche Schule), it is financed by state and federal education budgets, charges no tuition, and serves students within its regional catchment area. The customer base is therefore students (and by extension parents) seeking university entrance qualifications or commercial vocational training in the Bad Hersfeld region, with a sub-segment of adult learners using the Fachoberschule and Fachschule pathways for retraining and further qualification. Disclosed headcount is 12 staff (likely administrative/technical personnel; teachers are employed as civil servants by the state), and no management team is publicly listed. The institution is not a private enterprise and is not a candidate for conventional PE/VC investment; its strategic significance is purely educational and regional.

Name

Modellschule Obersberg

Legal name

Modellschule Obersberg Bad Hersfeld

Website

https://modellschule-obersberg.de

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Modellschule Obersberg is a public German secondary school in Bad Hersfeld, Hesse, combining an Oberstufengymnasium (university-preparatory) and a kaufmännische Berufsschule (dual vocational). It serves regional students seeking the Abitur or commercial vocational qualifications, funded by state education budgets.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Secondary Education Services

NAICS

Educational Services (611)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

College & Career Transition Services (Bridge Programs, Dual Enrollment Pathways) (EDAAABAK)

akta.pro secondary industry

Catering & Events Food Service (EDALADAC)

Keywords

• Secondary education services
• Vocational commercial training
• Gymnasium upper secondary
• Dual education system
• Public academic schooling

Headquarters

HQ city

Bad Hersfeld

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: As a German public secondary school (Öffentliche Schule), Modellschule Obersberg operates as a government-funded educational institution. Revenue is derived from state and federal education funding rather than tuition fees from students.

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Modellschule Obersberg is a public German secondary school delivering two main streams: an Oberstufengymnasium leading to the Abitur university entrance qualification, and a Kaufmännische Berufsschule providing dual vocational commercial training integrated with regional businesses. It additionally offers Fachoberschule (FOS), a 2-year Höhere Berufsfachschule, a 2-year Berufsfachschule, and a Fachschule Betriebswirtschaft, complemented by an MSO-Cloud digital platform, a Mediothek, a school cafeteria, and over 20 extracurricular Arbeitsgemeinschaften in STEM, arts, music, and sports.

Product overview

Modellschule Obersberg is a combined upper secondary school and commercial vocational school located in Bad Hersfeld, Germany. The institution operates two main divisions: the Oberstufengymnasium (Upper Secondary School) providing university-preparatory education leading to Abitur, and the Kaufmännische Berufsschule (Commercial Vocational School) supporting dual vocational training. The school offers multiple educational pathways including Fachoberschule (FOS), 2-year and 3-year vocational schools, and a Business Administration Specialist School. Additional services include the MSO-Cloud digital platform, a Media Library (Mediothek), cafeteria services, and over 20 extracurricular activity groups (Arbeitsgemeinschaften) spanning STEM, arts, music, and sports. The school emphasizes five focus areas: Wirtschaft (Economics), Kultur (Culture), Sprache (Languages), MINT (STEM), and Sport.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Oberstufengymnasium (Upper Secondary School) University-preparatory upper secondary school program leading to the Abitur (German university entrance qualification), one of the two main divisions of Modellschule Obersberg alongside the commercial vocational school.
• Kaufmännische Berufsschule (Commercial Vocational School) Dual vocational training program combining practical workplace training with theoretical commercial schooling, part of Germany's dual education system with regional businesses.
• Fachoberschule (FOS) Specialized upper secondary school focusing on specific subject areas, providing pathways to university entrance qualifications for students with intermediate school leaving certificates.
• 2-jährige Höhere Berufsfachschule (2-Year Advanced Vocational School) Two-year advanced vocational school program delivering specialized professional education with a higher-level vocational qualification.
• 2-jährige Berufsfachschule (2-Year Vocational School) Two-year vocational school program providing foundational professional qualifications for students entering the workforce.
• Fachschule Betriebswirtschaft (Business Administration Specialist School) Specialist school for business administration offering advanced vocational education and training in business management subjects.

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Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Erasmus+ ProgrammecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe school participates in the European Erasmus+ student and teacher exchange program, facilitating international mobility and collaboration with educational institutions across Denmark and other EU countries. The program enables student exchanges and joint educational initiatives that support the school's internationalization objectives.

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Goethe-Gymnasium Frankfurt: Prominent Hessian public Gymnasium in Frankfurt offering university-preparatory secondary education. Comparable as a peer public Gymnasium operating under the same Hessian state curriculum framework with similar Abitur pathway offerings.
• Helene-Lange-Schule Wiesbaden: Public Gymnasium in Wiesbaden, Hesse, offering upper secondary education leading to Abitur with specialization profiles. Comparable as a direct peer Hessian public secondary school competing for similar student profiles within the same state education system.

Others

• Klett Group: Leading German educational publisher and services provider offering textbooks, digital learning platforms, and teacher training for secondary and vocational education. Comparable as an adjacent ecosystem participant whose products and platforms directly support Gymnasium and Berufsschule instruction.
• Cornelsen Verlag: Major German educational publisher producing textbooks and digital learning materials for Gymnasien, Berufsschulen, and vocational programs. Comparable as an adjacent ecosystem participant supplying core educational content consumed by the school and similar institutions.

Regional players

• SIS Swiss International School: Operates international schools across Germany offering bilingual secondary education with both international and German curricula (Abitur pathway). Comparable as a competitor for German families seeking premium secondary education with international orientation.

Emerging players

• Berlin Metropolitan School: Private international school in Germany offering secondary education leading to both international (IB) and German (Abitur) qualifications. Comparable as a private alternative to public Gymnasien for families seeking international secondary credentials within Germany.
• Phorms Education SE: Private bilingual school operator in Germany offering Gymnasium-level and primary education in English/German. Comparable as an alternative educational institution competing for the same secondary-school families in the German market, though on a private/fee-paying basis.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCuNjSUiQYEE5L-iGjzgG7yw
• Facebookfacebook.com/ModellschuleObersbergBadHersfeld
• Instagraminstagram.com/mso_hef
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/school/modellschule-obersberg

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