Oberstufenzentrum für Informations- und Medizintechnik Berlin-Neukölln

What Oberstufenzentrum für Informations- und Medizintechnik Berlin-Neukölln does

Oberstufenzentrum für Informations- und Medizintechnik Berlin-Neukölln (OSZ IMT) is a public vocational upper secondary school in Berlin-Neukölln, Germany, established as part of Berlin's Oberstufenzentrum network and operating continuously since at least 2002. The institution delivers IT and medical technology education through six core program tracks — Berufliches Gymnasium (Abitur), Berufsoberschule, Fachoberschule (Fachhochschulreife), full-time Berufsfachschule, dual-training Berufsschule, and the Fachschule für Medizintechnik — supplemented by Cisco CCNA, Java and Microsoft Academic Alliance certification add-ons and an ERASMUS+ international mobility program that has placed roughly 1,400 trainees abroad since 2007 at a rate of approximately 150 eight-to-ten-week internships per year.

The school's technology stack is anchored on standard educational platforms — Microsoft 365, Moodle, WebUntis scheduling, BSCW collaboration, Mahara e-portfolios, Nextcloud storage and a UCS@School-based portal — with web analytics via Matomo (formerly Piwik) configured for anonymized IP addresses. Curriculum includes AI-assisted programming instruction using ChatGPT and Microsoft Copilot within the Leistungskurs Medizininformatik, where students build Java/JavaFX applications parsing HL7 files and rendering DICOM medical data. The digital footprint was significantly modernized with a major website relaunch in August 2013 and the subsequent deployment of a digital counseling tool at dein-date-mit-der-zukunft.de; the school has earned Digitale Schule, MINT-freundliche Schule, Partnerschule der Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin and Courage-Schule designations.

Revenue is entirely public: all educational programs are tuition-free, funded by the Senatsverwaltung für Bildung, Jugend und Familie (Berlin Senate Department for Education, Youth and Family), with supplementary in-kind and financial support routed through the VeFF e.V. support association founded in 2002 and corporate sponsors including STRATO AG, innovaphone AG and iconate GmbH. Student acquisition is driven through the Berliner LUSD enrollment portal, 17 cooperation agreements with Integrierte Sekundarschulen, BSO-Team guidance counselors, the digital counseling tool, the Tag der offenen Tür open-house events and annual participation in Berlin education fairs such as Einstieg Berlin and Gesundheit als Beruf. The institution serves prospective students pursuing either vocational qualifications or higher education entrance, and Berlin companies seeking dual-training apprentices in IT and medical-technology trades.

Name

Oberstufenzentrum für Informations- und Medizintechnik Berlin-Neukölln

Legal name

Oberstufenzentrum Informations- und Medizintechnik

Website

https://oszimt.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

2002

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

OSZ IMT is a public vocational upper secondary school in Berlin-Neukölln specializing in IT and medical technology education, offering Abitur, Fachhochschulreife, vocational training, and dual apprenticeships to Berlin students through Berlin Senate funding.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Vocational Education and Training

NAICS

Technical and Trade Schools (6115), Technical and Trade Schools (61151), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (611310), Educational Services (611)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Institutes of Technology (IoT / Technical Universities) (EDAHAEAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Experiential Learning & Internships/Co-ops (EDALABAG), Provider-Run International Internship Programs (Multi-Country/Multi-Industry) (EDAIAFAA)

Keywords

• Vocational education services
• IT vocational training
• Medical technology training
• Dual apprenticeship programs
• Upper secondary school

Headquarters

HQ city

Berlin

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, Others

Revenue model

1. Public Education Funding: Funded by Senatsverwaltung für Bildung, Jugend und Familie (Berlin Senate Department for Education, Youth and Family). As a public vocational school, all educational programs are funded by the state. No tuition fees are charged to students.
2. Sponsorship and Donations: Support from sponsors (STRATO AG, innovaphone AG, iconate GmbH) and donations managed through the VeFF e.V. Förderverein. Sponsors provide media equipment, IT infrastructure, and web server support.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

The OSZ IMT is a public upper secondary vocational school center in Berlin-Neukölln delivering full-time and dual vocational education in Information Technology and Medical Technology. It offers pathways leading to the Abitur, Fachhochschulreife, recognized vocational qualifications (e.g., IT-Assistent/in, Medizintechnische/r Assistent/in, IT-Geräteberater/in), the state-certified Techniker/in Medizintechnik qualification, and industry certifications (Cisco, Java, Microsoft). Programs are organized under the Senatsverwaltung für Bildung, Jugend und Familie Berlin and include mandatory internships plus ERASMUS+ international placements.

Product overview

The OSZ IMT is a vocational upper secondary center offering a comprehensive portfolio of educational programs in Information Technology and Medical Technology. The core offerings include full-time and dual vocational training programs (Berufsfachschule, Berufsschule), upper secondary education pathways to higher education entrance qualifications (Berufliches Gymnasium, Berufsoberschule, Fachoberschule), and advanced technical training (Fachschule). These programs are supplemented by additional qualifications including Cisco networking certifications, Java programming certification, and Microsoft academic partnerships. The institution also facilitates international mobility through ERASMUS+ programs. Together, these offerings create an integrated educational pathway from initial vocational training through to higher education preparation and professional certification in IT and medical technology fields.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Berufliches Gymnasium (Vocational Gymnasium)
• Berufsoberschule
• Fachoberschule
• Berufsfachschule (Full-time Vocational School)
• Berufsschule (Dual Vocational School)
• Fachschule für Medizintechnik
• Cisco Networking Academy
• Java-Zertifizierung
• Microsoft Academic Alliance
• ERASMUS+ / Europa Mobility Program

Quantifiable outcome

• 22 Abiturienten graduated with allgemeine Hochschulreife in 2026
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration12 records

AI capability5 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Humboldt-Universität zu BerlincoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2013Official Partnerschule (partner school) of Humboldt University Berlin from 2013-2016. Cooperation includes joint graduate tracking studies, university preparation programs, and academic recognition of vocational qualifications. Students benefit from university partnerships and potential direct pathways to higher education.
• Florida-uni Valencia (Spain)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2013Partner school in Valencia, Spain for exchange programs and joint ERASMUS+ projects. Focus on sharing best practices in dual vocational training between Germany and Spain, particularly relevant given high youth unemployment in Spain.
• connect2company Project PartnersminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2012Industry partnership program connecting students with companies for excursions and career exploration. Notable partners include ASML Berlin (semiconductor equipment manufacturer) and Autohaus Koch (automotive). Program offers company visits, Fachvorträge (technical presentations), and practical insights into IT careers.
• ERASMUS+ Program SchoolscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2007International partnership network across European Union countries for student and teacher exchanges. Since 2007, nearly 1,400 students have participated in 8-10 week international internships. Partner countries include Spain (Valencia), UK (Northern Ireland/Belfast), Netherlands (Zwolle), Turkey (Zonguldak, Denizli), Czech Republic, and Italy. Includes Comenius multilateral project 'Green and Blue Europe'.
• STRATO AGminorOthersBerlin-based web hosting company sponsoring OSZ IMT. Provides support for media equipment and IT infrastructure.
• innovaphone AGminorOthersSindelfingen-based telecommunications company sponsoring OSZ IMT's technology education programs.
• iconate GmbHminorOthersBerlin-based communications and media company (iconate Gesellschaft für Kommunikation und Medien mbH) supporting OSZ IMT.
• Verein der Freunde und Förderer des OSZ IMT e.V. (VeFF)coreOthersFounded in 2002, the school's support association provides funding for media equipment, web server operations, IMTernetcafé, and financial aid for students. Manages donations and membership fees. Led by Schulleiter Volker Dahms as 1st Chairman and Frank Binz as 2nd Chairman.
• 17 Integrierte Sekundarschulen (ISS)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCooperation agreements with 17 integrated secondary schools in Berlin, enabling smooth transition for students after 10th grade to pursue Abitur at OSZ IMT. BSO-Teams at partner schools coordinate student referrals.
• Senatsverwaltung für Bildung, Jugend und Familie BerlincoreOthersOfficial school authority (Schulträger) providing public funding and administrative oversight. Located at Bernhard-Weiß-Straße 6, 10178 Berlin. Responsible for school funding, policy, and administration.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Walter-Gropius-Berufskolleg Berlin: Berlin vocational school providing technical and design-oriented programs. Comparable as a public Berlin vocational institution offering dual qualifications and serving students via the Berliner LUSD system.
• OSZ Bürowirtschaft und Dienstleistungen Berlin: Another Berlin Oberstufenzentrum under the same Senate authority, offering vocational upper secondary programs (office, business services). Directly comparable as a public Berlin OSZ serving students seeking dual qualifications and Berufsabschluss plus Abitur pathways.
• OSZ Banken, Immobilien und Versicherungen Berlin: Berlin OSZ providing vocational training and Abitur pathways in finance, real estate, and insurance. Same institutional structure, governance, and student segments as OSZ IMT, differing only in vocational specialization.
• OSZ Lotis Berlin (Logistik, Touristik, Steuern): Berlin OSZ covering logistics, tourism, and tax vocational pathways. Same Senate governance, enrollment via Berliner LUSD, and dual qualification (Berufsabschluss + Abitur) model as OSZ IMT.
• OSZ TIEM Berlin (Technische Informatik, Industrie, Elektrotechnik, Mechatronik): Berlin OSZ specializing in technical IT, industrial, electrical, and mechatronics fields. Strongest functional peer given its IT-technical focus, dual training programs, and Abitur pathway in similar technical disciplines.
• OSZ Kraftfahrzeugtechnik Berlin: Berlin Oberstufenzentrum focused on automotive technology vocational training. Comparable as a public Berlin OSZ with technical specialization, dual training pathways, and BSO-Team-based recruitment.

Regional players

• Heinz Nixdorf Berufskolleg: Public vocational school in Paderborn, Germany with strong technical/IT profile and Cisco Networking Academy presence. Comparable as a German vocational school delivering IT certifications and dual qualifications, though in a different state.
• OSZ Gesundheit Berlin: Berlin OSZ for healthcare and nursing vocational training. Comparable institutional model with adjacent healthcare specialization, sharing student segments interested in medical-related careers and Fachhochschulreife pathways.
• Robert Bosch Berufskolleg: German vocational school in Dortmund offering technical and IT programs. Comparable vocational secondary model with industry partnerships and certification pathways, though outside Berlin.
• Berufskolleg für Technik Hagen: North Rhine-Westphalia vocational school with strong technical/IT vocational programs. Comparable as a German Berufskolleg delivering technical certifications, Fachhochschulreife, and dual training, though in a different state system.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/oszimt
• Facebookfacebook.com/oszimt
• Instagraminstagram.com/oszimt.de
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/school/oberstufenzentrum-f%C3%BCr-informations--und-medizintechnik-berlin-neuk%C3%B6lln

Compliance4 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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