Paul-Ehrlich-Schule

What Paul-Ehrlich-Schule does

Paul-Ehrlich-Schule is a public, science-technical vocational school (naturwissenschaftlich-technische berufliche Schule) located in Frankfurt-Höchst, Frankfurt am Main, Germany. It is operated by the City of Frankfurt am Main under the administrative oversight of the Hessian Ministry of Education. The school serves apprentices enrolled in the German dual vocational training system (Berufsschule), full-time students in the Fachoberschule (technical college for chemical-physical technology, Forms A and B), and part-time students in the Fachschule für Technik (technical school with chemical engineering specializations in laboratory technology and production technology, four-year program). Vocational programs cover biology laboratory assistants, chemical laboratory technicians, chemical technicians, druggists, orthopedic shoemakers, pharmacists, animal keepers, dental technicians, and production specialists in chemistry. Supplementary instruction is offered for acquiring the Fachhochschulreife (advanced technical college entrance qualification).

The school's core technology stack consists of a Moodle-based learning management system (moodle.paul-ehrlich-schule.de) deployed across web, iOS, and Android for course materials, communication, and virtual office functions. It is integrated with DSBmobile for timetable and substitution plan delivery, the Hessian School Portal (Schulportal Hessen) for administrative services, and Medienzentrum for educational content distribution. Additional digital services include an online sick-leave notification system with automatic teacher forwarding, and an online school certificate request service with next-business-day pickup. Support services include QuABB training accompaniment, Berufswegeplanung career path planning, UBUS social-pedagogical support, school pastoral care, addiction counseling, and student self-governance (SV), many of which are delivered through a partnership with Gesellschaft für Jugendbeschäftigung e.V. (GJB). The school also runs student projects such as ACHEMA2027 (a process-industry exhibition-linked curriculum project) and participates in civic-education programs including dialogP.

The business model is public education funding: as a publicly maintained school, Paul-Ehrlich-Schule charges no tuition and does not generate commercial revenue. Operations are financed through Hessian state and Frankfurt municipal education budgets, with supplementary non-state funding channeled through the Förderverein der Paul-Ehrlich-Schule Frankfurt am Main e.V. support association. Student enrollment is driven by the dual training system (apprentices register through their training companies), direct application for full-time school forms, and integration with Hessian state education administration. The school is not a privately held or venture-backed entity; it is a government state entity with no parent holding company and no external investors.

Name

Paul-Ehrlich-Schule

Legal name

Paul-Ehrlich-Schule

Website

https://paul-ehrlich-schule.de

Company type

Public

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Paul-Ehrlich-Schule is a publicly funded, science-technical vocational school in Frankfurt-Höchst operated by the City of Frankfurt, serving apprentices and full-time students in chemistry, pharmaceutical, biological, and life-sciences dual-training programs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Technical Vocational Education

NAICS

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

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Cooperative Education (Co-op) Technical Universities (EDAHAEAF), Schools of Medical Laboratory Science & Clinical Diagnostics (EDAHAGAO)

Keywords

• Vocational education services
• Technical college programs
• Dual training system
• Chemical-pharmaceutical education
• Apprenticeship schooling

Headquarters

HQ city

Frankfurt am Main

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, Others

Revenue model

1. Public Education Funding: As a public vocational school maintained by the City of Frankfurt am Main, the school operates as a government-funded educational institution. Revenue comes from public educational budgets rather than tuition or fees from students.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Paul-Ehrlich-Schule is a public science-technical vocational school that delivers part-time Berufsschule education for apprentices in dual training (biological laboratory assistants, chemical laboratory technicians, chemical technicians, druggists, orthopedic shoemakers, pharmacists, animal keepers, dental technicians, and chemical production workers). It also offers full-time Fachoberschule programs in chemical-physical technology and part-time Fachschule für Technik programs in chemical engineering (laboratory and production technology), with supplementary courses toward the Fachhochschulreife qualification. Education is free of charge to students.

Product overview

Paul-Ehrlich-Schule is a naturwissenschaftlich-technische berufliche Schule (science-technical vocational school) in Frankfurt am Main offering a multi-level educational portfolio. The institution operates three main school forms: Berufsschule (vocational school for apprentices in chemistry, biology, pharmaceuticals, and related technical professions), Fachoberschule (technical college for upper secondary education in chemical-physical technology), and Fachschule für Technik (part-time technical school for chemical engineering specialization). The school provides supplementary courses for obtaining university entrance qualifications and operates a Moodle-based virtual learning environment. Support services include training support, social pedagogical counseling, pastoral care, addiction counseling, and a support association (Förderverein) for funding school activities. The institution does not offer commercial products but provides educational services and operates digital platforms for student administration.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Berufsschule (Vocational School) Part-time vocational education for apprentices in dual training programs covering biology laboratory assistants, chemical laboratory technicians, chemical technicians, druggists, orthopedic shoemakers, pharmacists, animal keepers, dental technicians, and chemical production workers. Students attend blocks of schooling alternating with practical training in their employing companies.
• Fachoberschule (Technical College) Full-time upper secondary education program in chemical-physical technology available in Form A and Form B, leading to the advanced technical college entrance qualification (Fachhochschulreife). Designed for students pursuing university entrance eligibility alongside technical vocational preparation.
• Fachschule für Technik (Technical School) Part-time 4-year technical school program offering specialization in Chemical Engineering with options in Laboratory Technology or Production Engineering. Leads to advanced technical qualifications (Techniker) recognized across Germany.
• Zusatzunterricht (Supplementary Courses for Fachhochschulreife) Supplementary instruction for students to obtain the advanced technical college entrance qualification (Fachhochschulreife) alongside their main vocational training program.
• Ausbildungsbegleitung (Training Support Services) Career support services for apprentices including vocational orientation, job placement assistance, application support, interview preparation, coordination with employment agencies, and qualified training accompaniment (QuABB) to help apprentices successfully complete their vocational education.
• UBUS (Social Pedagogical Support) Individual counseling for students on personal and school-related issues including exam anxiety, mental health concerns, family problems, and crisis intervention, provided by trained social pedagogical staff.
• School Pastoral Care (Seelsorge) Confidential pastoral counseling services for students and staff seeking orientation, advice, and support in personal situations including crisis, grief, and religious questions.
• Addiction Counseling (Suchtberatung) Confidential counseling support for students dealing with addiction issues, uncertainty about consumption habits, or those affected by addiction in their family or circle of friends.
• Förderverein (Support Association) Recognized nonprofit association (eingetragener Verein) providing financial support for school trips, excursions, school projects, pedagogical days, and school festivals at Paul-Ehrlich-Schule.

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• dialogP (Hessian State Parliament Youth Education Program)minorOthers · 13 March 2026dialogP is an educational concept for political education organized by the Hessian State Parliament. State parliament members (Landtagsabgeordnete) visit the school to engage in dialogue with students at discussion tables, practicing democratic procedures. The school participated in dialogP on March 13, 2026. Currently operates in Berlin, Brandenburg, Hamburg, Hessen, and Schleswig-Holstein.
• Gesellschaft für Jugendbeschäftigung e.V. (GJB)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGJB (Society for Youth Employment) provides staffing for key student support programs at the school including QuABB (Qualified Training Accompaniment in Company and Vocational School), Berufswegeplanung (Career Path Planning), and Sozialpädagogische Förderung (Social Pedagogical Support). These programs support apprentices facing difficulties in training and help students with career orientation and integration into the workforce. The school serves as a host location for GJB counselors.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• Carlo-Schmidt-Schule: Frankfurt-based vocational school covering commercial and technical professions; comparable as a regional Berufsschule operating within the same Hessian state education system.
• Martin-Behaim-Schule: Darmstadt-based technical vocational school with engineering and science-technical programs; comparable as a Hessian public Berufsschule serving dual-training apprentices in technical fields.
• Carl-Benz-Schule Frankfurt: Frankfurt-based technical Berufsschule with focus on metalworking, electrical, and mechatronics trades; comparable as a regional technical vocational school within the same city and state system.
• Werner-von-Siemens-Schule: Frankfurt-based Berufsschule with a strong technical and engineering focus; comparable as a regional technical vocational school serving dual-training apprentices in the same urban market.
• Friedrich-List-Schule: Frankfurt-based Berufsschule offering a comparable vocational school portfolio to local apprentices; serves the same city and dual-training ecosystem, though with a broader commercial/business focus.

Broad incumbents

• Eckert Schulen: One of Germany's largest private vocational education providers, offering apprenticeship-aligned training across multiple trades and industries; comparable as a broader-scope incumbent in the vocational training market.
• DAA Deutsche Angestellten-Akademie: Large national vocational education and training provider with programs covering commercial and technical occupations; comparable as a broad incumbent in the German vocational training landscape.
• DEKRA Akademie: Major German private vocational and continuing education provider with programs across technical and industrial trades; comparable as a broad incumbent competing for technical apprenticeship training.

Direct peers

• Heinrich-Emanuel-Merck-Schule: Public Berufsschule in Darmstadt specializing in chemical, pharmaceutical, and laboratory-technical vocational education — the closest direct peer given the same industry-sector focus and dual-training structure.

Emerging players

• Provadis School of International Management and Technology: Frankfurt-based provider of dual-study and vocational training programs with strong ties to the chemical/pharmaceutical industry in Höchst; comparable as a niche player serving the same regional industry cluster.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Instagraminstagram.com/paulehrlichschule.achema2027
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/paul-ehrlich-schule

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Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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