Oscar-Walcker-Schule

What Oscar-Walcker-Schule does

Oscar-Walcker-Schule (OWS) is a public vocational school (staatliche Berufsschule) located at Römerhügelweg 53, 71636 Ludwigsburg, Baden-Württemberg, Germany. It is operated by Landkreis Ludwigsburg as Schulträger and supervised by Regierungspräsidium Stuttgart. The school serves a diversified student body spanning four primary segments: dual vocational trainees (Auszubildende) in trades including construction, painting, wood technology, health professions, body care, food trades, and musical instrument making; pre-vocational and integration learners (AVdual, BVE, VABO, KoBV); Berufsfachschule students pursuing the Mittlere Reife; and upper-secondary learners enrolled in the Technisches Gymnasium Umwelttechnik or the Meisterschule for Musikinstrumentenbau (piano/harpsichord, organ, and wood/metal wind instrument making). The school operates continuously from pre-vocational preparation through to the Meisterbrief, functioning as a comprehensive regional vocational hub.

The school's core technology footprint is modest and operational rather than differentiated: a primary website (www.ows-lb.de) hosted by Strato AG, a dedicated digital enrollment portal (anmeldung.ows-lb.de) built on SuSiForms with self-hosted Mosparo spam protection, CleverReach for newsletter distribution, and content published in Leichte Sprache for accessibility. Its proprietary differentiators are procedural rather than technological — the dual training integration with hundreds of regional Ausbildungsbetriebe, the BVE cooperation with Paul Aldinger-Schule, the centralized AVdual intake via Erich-Bracher-Schule, and the HWK Stuttgart pipeline for Meisterprüfung in musical instrument trades. Supplementary qualifications (CNC-Fachkraft, MiH/KSB) layer onto standard vocational tracks.

The business model is non-commercial: OWS is fully funded by the state of Baden-Württemberg and Landkreis Ludwigsburg through public tax revenue. There are no tuition fees, no subscription pricing, and no commercial revenue streams. The institution is not privately owned, venture-backed, or publicly traded; it is governed under standard German public-school ownership and oversight structures. Leadership comprises Schulleiterin Sabine Haveneth (OStD'in), deputy Klajd Sopaj (StD), and a team of OStR cadre handling administration, content responsibility, website technology, and data protection (Datenschutzbeauftragter Thomas Wegner).

Name

Oscar-Walcker-Schule

Legal name

Oscar-Walcker-Schule

Website

https://ows-lb.de

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Oscar-Walcker-Schule is a public vocational school in Ludwigsburg, Baden-Württemberg, operated by Landkreis Ludwigsburg and funded by the state. It delivers dual vocational training, Berufsfachschule programs, a Technisches Gymnasium, and Meister courses across trades including construction, wood, health, body care, food, and musical instrument making.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Vocational Education and Training

NAICS

Technical and Trade Schools (6115), Apprenticeship Training (611513), Other Technical and Trade Schools (611519)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Technical Community Colleges (Applied/CTE-Focused) (EDAHADAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Work-Based Learning Programs (Internships, Apprenticeships, Community-Based Instruction) (EDAKANAF), High School Equivalency (GED/HiSET/TASC) Preparation (EDANAJAG)

Keywords

• Vocational education services
• Dual apprenticeship training
• Technical gymnasium program
• Master craftsman courses
• Trade school education

Headquarters

HQ city

Ludwigsburg

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, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Public Education Funding: As a state-run vocational school (Berufliche Schule) in Baden-Württemberg, Germany, the school is funded entirely by public sources (Land Baden-Württemberg and Landkreis Ludwigsburg as school sponsor). No tuition or commercial revenue model applies.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

The Oscar-Walcker-Schule is a state-funded vocational school providing dual vocational training, professional school programs, technical gymnasium, and master craftsman courses across a wide range of trade sectors (construction, painting, wood, health, body care, food, and musical instrument making). It serves students from Hauptschulabschluss level through Abitur and Meisterbrief, with supplementary qualifications such as CNC machining and management in the trades. All programs are delivered tuition-free and combine classroom instruction with company-based apprenticeships.

Product overview

The Oscar-Walcker-Schule is a multi-disciplinary vocational school (Berufliche Schule) in Ludwigsburg, Baden-Württemberg, offering a comprehensive portfolio of educational programs from Hauptschulabschluss to Abitur. The school's offerings include dual vocational training (Berufsschule) in trades such as construction, painting, wood technology, health, body care, food, and musical instrument making; one-year and two-year professional schools (Berufsfachschulen); technical gymnasium (Technisches Gymnasium Umwelttechnik) for Abitur; master craftsman courses (Meisterschule) in musical instrument making; and various preparatory and support programs (AVdual, BVE, KoBV, VABO). Supplementary qualifications in CNC and Management im Handwerk are also available. The school operates a digital registration platform (SuSiForms) for online enrollment. The institution serves students ranging from those seeking initial vocational qualifications to professionals pursuing master craftsman titles, supported by partnerships with local businesses and trade chambers.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Technisches Gymnasium Umwelttechnik A three-year upper secondary program leading to the Abitur (general higher education entrance qualification), with a focus on environmental technology. Designed for students who have completed intermediate secondary education and seek university preparation alongside technical career orientation.
• Berufsschule (Duale Ausbildung) Dual vocational education program combining practical training at partner companies with theoretical instruction at the school. Covers trades in construction technology, painting technology, wood technology, health professions, body care, food trades, and musical instrument making. Targets apprentices (Auszubildende) employed at Ausbildungsbetriebe across the region.
• Zweijährige Berufsfachschule A two-year full-time professional school that bridges the Hauptschulabschluss (secondary school certificate) to the Mittlere Reife (intermediate secondary certificate), qualifying graduates for advanced schooling.
• Einjährige Berufsfachschule A one-year full-time professional school for construction, painting, wood technology, and body care (hairdressing), providing deepened general education and basic theoretical and practical training according to training regulations.
• Meisterschule (Master Craftsman Courses) Advanced professional education offering complete master preparation courses (Parts I–IV) in musical instrument making trades (Klavier-/Cembalobauer, Orgelbauer, Holz-/Metallblasinstrumentenmacher), preparing skilled tradespeople for the Meisterbrief examination before the Handwerkskammer Stuttgart.
• AVdual (Ausbildungsvorbereitung dual) Dual vocational preparation program for youth who either do not yet hold a Hauptschulabschluss or wish to improve their grades, enabling them to explore various professions through company internships.
• Berufsvorbereitende Einrichtung (BVE) Vocational preparation facility offered in cooperation with the Paul Aldinger School (Sonderpädagogisches Bildungs- und Beratungszentrum), preparing students for employment and helping them find an apprenticeship position.
• Kooperative Bildung und Vorbereitung (KoBV) Program for young people with significant disabilities who require special professional support and continuous company supervision, combining school-based learning with workplace training.
• VABO (Vorberufliche Klasse Arbeit und Beruf) Pre-vocational class for immigrants to acquire German language skills (targeting A2/B1 level) to support their integration into the labor market and vocational training system.
• Zusatzqualifikation CNC-Fachkraft Supplementary qualification in CNC (Computerized Numerical Control) machining offered as part of the school's supplementary offerings to enhance students' technical skills and employability.
• Zusatzqualifikation MiH / KSB (Management im Handwerk) Supplementary qualification 'Management in the Trades' for upper secondary students (Abiturienten), combining business management skills with vocational training for future leadership roles.
• Online-Anmeldung Plattform Digital school registration platform (SuSiForms) enabling online enrollment for vocational school, professional schools, AVdual, training companies, and master craftsman courses. Features bilingual forms, accessibility options, and 2-factor confirmation.

Quantifiable outcome

• 17 Abitur graduates in 2026 with a class average of 2.1, including multiple top marks (1.0, 1.1, 1.3)

Named customers1 record

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Paul Aldinger-SchulecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Paul Aldinger-Schule is a special needs school (Sonderpädagogisches Bildungs- und Beratungszentrum) that federally offers the Berufsvorbereitende Einrichtung (BVE) program in cooperation with the Oscar-Walcker-Schule. Students receive pre-vocational preparation in the Paul Aldinger-School's facilities while benefiting from the OWS's vocational expertise.
• Erich-Bracher-SchulecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Erich-Bracher-Schule serves as the central coordination point for AVdual (dual vocational preparation) enrollments across all vocational schools in Landkreis Ludwigsburg. Prospective students select their preferred vocational school and trade specialization through this centralized platform, with OWS listed as one of the participating schools.
• Handwerkskammer (Chamber of Crafts) StuttgartcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe HWK Stuttgart is the examining body for master craftsperson examinations (Meisterprüfung) in the musical instrument making trades offered at OWS. Upon completing the master preparation courses at the school, students automatically qualify to take the examination before the HWK.
• Regierungspräsidium Stuttgart - Schule und BildungcoreOthersThe Regierungspräsidium Stuttgart is the supervisory authority (Schulaufsichtsbehörde) for the Oscar-Walcker-Schule, responsible for overseeing and regulating vocational schools in the Stuttgart administrative region.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Regional players

• Berufsschulzentrum Leonberg: Vocational school center in nearby Leonberg (also Landkreis Ludwigsburg catchment area). Regional peer operating in the same county with overlapping student catchment for dual vocational training and competing for the same employer-partner network.

Emerging players

• Bildungswerk der Baden-Württembergischen Wirtschaft: Private-sector vocational training provider in Baden-Württemberg offering continuing education and apprenticeship support. Comparable as a complementary provider of vocational training in the same state, though not a direct school competitor.

Direct peers

• Heinrich-Lanz-Schule Mannheim: Vocational school in Mannheim providing dual vocational training in technical and commercial trades. Comparable as a state-run Berufsschule under the same Baden-Württemberg regulatory framework (Regierungspräsidium Stuttgart/Karlsruhe).
• Max-Eyth-Schule Stuttgart: Stuttgart-based vocational school focused on agricultural, horticultural, and environmental trades. Comparable as a regional Berufsschule within the same RP Stuttgart supervisory district, sharing the same funding model and dual-training approach.
• Gewerbeschule Lörrach: Public vocational school in Lörrach offering dual Ausbildung across metal, electrical, and construction trades. Directly comparable multi-disciplinary Berufsschule in Baden-Württemberg with similar regulatory and funding structures.
• Friedrich-List-Schule: Public vocational school (Berufliche Schule) in Ulm offering similar dual Ausbildung programs in commercial, technical, and business trades. Directly comparable as a state-run multi-disciplinary Berufsschule in Baden-Württemberg with similar governance and funding structure.

Others

• Handswerkskammer Stuttgart Bildungszentrum: Chamber of Crafts training center in Stuttgart that delivers Meisterprüfung preparation and continuing education for skilled trades. Indirectly comparable as a vocational training provider in the same region; OWS partners with HWK for Meister examinations.
• Universität Stuttgart - Berufliche Bildung: Stuttgart region's primary higher education institution; OWS's Technisches Gymnasium Umwelttechnik feeds graduates into Stuttgart-area engineering and environmental science programs. Comparable as part of the regional educational pipeline.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Instagraminstagram.com/oscar_walcker_schule
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/oscar-walcker-schule

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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