SBBZ Saarbrücken

What SBBZ Saarbrücken does

SBBZ Saarbrücken (Sozialpflegerisches Berufsbildungszentrum Saarbrücken) is a public vocational training institution located in Saarbrücken, the state capital of Saarland, Germany. It operates 12 school forms covering social care, childcare education, household management, special-needs education, and related vocational tracks, serving students pursuing careers in the social-care and household-economics sectors. The institution is part of the Saarland state education system and is led by Principal Leiv Erik Zimdars and Deputy Susanne Görlinger.

The school delivers instruction through conventional classroom-based and work-placement modalities, supplemented by an extensive network of cooperation partners spanning welfare organizations (Caritas, AWO, Lebenshilfe), cultural institutions (Saarlandmuseum, Saarländisches Staatstheater), sports bodies (Landessportverband Saar, Olympiastützpunkt), and an international partner (CMQ Tomblaine, France). It holds AZAV certification, which enables delivery of retraining programs reimbursed through the German Federal Employment Agency, and holds the "First Papilio Fachschule in Germany" designation (2013) and a Sustainability Seal (2021). A new media-lending system (LSMS) is planned for 2026.

The business model is that of a state-funded educational entity rather than a commercial enterprise. Revenue derives from Saarland state budget allocations and AZAV-funded retraining contracts rather than tuition or commercial sales. The school operates under a Schulverein (school association) governance structure, with no disclosed pricing model, equity funding, or commercial revenue stream. Its 13 publicly listed employees almost certainly represent named management/contact personnel rather than the full teaching staff, which is not disclosed.

Name

SBBZ Saarbrücken

Legal name

Sozialpflegerisches Berufsbildungszentrum Saarbrücken – St. Johann

Website

https://sbbzsb.de

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Public vocational school in Saarbrücken, Germany, operating 12 school forms in social care, childcare, household management, and special-needs education, funded by the Saarland state education budget and AZAV retraining contracts.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Vocational Education and Training

NAICS

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

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Apprenticeships, Pre-Apprenticeships & Work-Based Learning (EDAAAOAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Internships, Externships & Work-Based Learning Placement (EDAMAKAB), Workplace-Based ASE & Employer-Sponsored High School Equivalency (EDAAABAN), Adult Learner Support Services (Advising, Case Management, Wraparound Supports) (EDAAABAJ)

Keywords

• Vocational education
• Social care training
• Childcare training
• Household management
• Special needs education

Headquarters

HQ city

Saarbrücken

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Public Educational Funding: As a publicly funded vocational school (Berufsbildungszentrum) in the German state of Saarland, SBBZ Saarbrücken operates under public funding from the Ministry of Education and Culture (Ministerium für Bildung und Kultur). Revenue comes from government educational budgets rather than tuition fees.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

SBBZ Saarbrücken is a public vocational school (Berufsbildungszentrum) providing state-recognized vocational qualifications across twelve school forms focused on social care, childcare, household management, and special needs education. Programs are delivered as full-time, part-time evening, or practice-integrated (PiA) tracks and lead to credentials such as Staatlich geprüfter Assistent, Erzieher/in, and Hauswirtschaftsmeister/-in. The school also offers AZAV-funded retraining (Umschulung) for career changers and a master craftsman exam preparation course in household management.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Akademie für Erzieherinnen und Erzieher (Fachschule für Sozialpädagogik) Educator training academy (Fachschule für Sozialpädagogik) preparing students for the state-recognized Erzieher/in qualification, with integrated Papilio early-childhood prevention curriculum and international study-abroad cooperation (CMQ Tomblaine, France, since 2023).
• Akademie für Hauswirtschaft und Versorgungsmanagement – Fachschule für Meister/-in der Hauswirtschaft Vocational school for master household management (Hauswirtschaftsmeister/-in), preparing students for the Meisterprüfung in household management and supervisory roles.
• Berufsfachschule für Haushaltsführung und ambulante Betreuung Vocational school for household management and outpatient care, introduced in 2022/2023 to address growing demand in elderly, disability, and youth care sectors.
• Berufsfachschule für Heilerziehungspflege Vocational school for Heilerziehungspflege (special-needs care), preparing students for careers in the care of people with disabilities.
• Berufsfachschule für Kinderpflege Vocational school for childcare (Kinderpflege), preparing students for work in kindergartens and child care facilities.
• Fachoberschule – Gesundheit und Soziales Vocational upper secondary school (Fachoberschule) specialization in Health and Social Affairs, leading to the general Fachhochschulreife (university of applied sciences entrance qualification).
• Berufsschule für Hauswirtschafter/-in Dual vocational school (Berufsschule) for the Hauswirtschafter/-in apprenticeship, combining school-based theory with practical workplace training in household management.
• Berufsschule für Fachpraktiker/-in Hauswirtschaft Vocational school for Fachpraktiker/-in Hauswirtschaft, a practitioner-level qualification in household management.
• Ausbildungsvorbereitung und Berufsfachschule Gesundheit und Soziales (Übergangssystem) Transition-system programs (Ausbildungsvorbereitung and Berufsfachschule Gesundheit und Soziales) preparing students without prior qualifications for vocational training, leading to Hauptschulabschluss or entry into higher vocational tracks.
• Vorbereitungslehrgang auf die Meisterprüfung Hauswirtschaft Preparation course for the Meisterprüfung (master craftsman exam) in household management, supporting working professionals seeking the Hauswirtschaftsmeister/-in qualification.
• AZAV-zertifizierte Umschulung (Retraining Programs) AZAV-certified retraining (Umschulung) programs for adult learners seeking to change careers into social care or household management, with public funding eligibility.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 200 students participated in Modern Gallery cultural education program since January 2018
• +1 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Campus des metiers et des qualifications (CMQ) TomblainecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023International cooperation established in 2023 with CMQ in Tomblaine near Nancy, France. Provides study abroad opportunities for prospective educators (Erzieher*innen) as part of their training program.
• Saarlandmuseum – Moderne GaleriecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2018Cultural education partnership since January 2018. Over 200 prospective educators have participated in guided museum tours and art workshop programs. Supports classic art education integrated with school art curriculum.
• Papilio e.V.coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2009Partnership since 2009 integrating Papilio prevention program into academy curriculum. First Papilio Fachschule in Germany since 2013. Program trains students to become certified Papilio educators for early childhood development.
• Landessportverband SaarlandcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership providing training for Minisportabzeichen (mini sports badge) certification. Includes early childhood movement education training for both students and teaching staff. Supports holistic development focus in educator training.
• Stadtbauernhof SaarbrückenminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPractical training in urban farming and nature conservation. Students in Animal and Nature Conservation elective develop modules on topics like bees, composting, and herbs, testing them with kindergarten groups at the Stadtbauernhof.
• Theater ÜberzwergcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCultural education partnership for Academy for Educators students. Students attend one children's and one youth theater production per season, with pre- and post-show classroom preparation.
• Kino 8 1/2minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnual cinema week for all school forms featuring films on socially relevant themes, with emphasis on multicultural coexistence in Germany.
• Jugendkulturwerkstatt PirmasensminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMedia education partnership. Year 11 students participate in annual workshop sessions. Also available for vocational interns (Berufspraktikanten) and teaching staff.
• Europäische Kinder- und JugendbuchmesseminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLong-standing partnership with annual children's and youth book fair in Saarbrücken. Academy preparation course students support the event team.
• PuGiS e.V. (Verein für Prävention und Gesundheit im Saarland)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProject GENERATION Z WIE ZUKUNFT partnership supporting early development of health and life skills in youth. Classes from Berufsfachschule für Haushaltsführung and Berufsfachschule Gesundheit und Soziales participate.
• Special OlympicsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership promoting inclusive sports and athletic participation for people with intellectual disabilities.
• Handwerkskammer des Saarlandes (Chamber of Crafts)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCareer counseling partnership providing specialized advisors for vocational training questions beyond SBBZ offerings. Advisors include Monika Müller (Passgenaue Besetzung), Almira Wörtge (Ausbildungscoach), Steffen Sersch (Willkommenslotse), and Antonio Terranova (Ausbildungscoach).
• Diakonie SaarcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSocial work support through school social worker Nadine Klein, providing student counseling and welfare services.
• Fördergesellschaft TGBBZ Sulzbach mbHminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAdditional social work support through school social worker Nils Stüben, providing student counseling services.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• DEKRA Akademie: Major private vocational retraining and qualification provider with AZAV-certified programmes in care professions and Hauswirtschaft. Comparable in AZAV retraining model and target learner segments (Umschüler, career changers), though DEKRA operates commercially rather than as a public school.
• Euro-Schulen: Network of vocational schools (part of Euro-Schulen-Organisation ESO) offering Berufsfachschulen and Fachschulen for social pedagogy, Hauswirtschaft, and healthcare professions across Germany. Directly comparable programme portfolio, with broader geographic reach than SBBZ.
• bfw (Berufsförderungswerk): Major German vocational rehabilitation and retraining provider running AZAV-certified qualification programmes including in care professions. Comparable in target learner profile (career changers, Umschüler) and AZAV funding model, though typically private/non-profit rather than state-run.
• CJD (Christliches Jugenddorfwerk Deutschlands): One of Germany's largest non-profit vocational education and youth-services providers, operating Berufsbildungswerke and Fachschulen including social-care tracks across all federal states. Comparable in mission (vocational training for disadvantaged youth, social-care education) but much larger and not Saarland-specific.
• Kolping Bildungswerk: Catholic-affiliated adult and vocational education provider running Berufsfachschulen and Fachschulen for social pedagogy, childcare and household management nationally. Comparable in training portfolio (Erzieher/-in, Hauswirtschaft, Kinderpflege) and non-profit status, but with multi-state footprint.
• bfz (Berufliche Fortbildungszentren der Bayerischen Wirtschaft): Nationwide network of vocational retraining and qualification centres providing AZAV-certified retraining programmes in social care and household management. Directly comparable to SBBZ's AZAV retraining segment but operating at much greater scale across multiple Länder.

Regional players

• IHK Bildungszentrum Saarland: Saarland Chamber of Commerce and Industry training centre providing vocational preparation, retraining (incl. AZAV), and Berufsschule coordination in the same geographic market. Comparable AZAV retraining capability and Saarland catchment, though focused on commercial/industrial trades rather than social care.
• bbw (Berufsbildungswerk) Südhessen: Public vocational training centre for disadvantaged youth including social-care and Hauswirtschaft pathways in Hessen. Comparable state-funded vocational training model and target learner population, but serving a different regional catchment.

Direct peers

• Caritas Bildungswerk: Confessional welfare association operating vocational schools for social-care professions (Erzieher, Altenpflege, Hauswirtschaft) across Germany. Directly comparable curriculum focus (Catholic welfare tradition overlaps with SBBZ's social-pflege specialization) and similar AZAV-funded retraining activity.
• TGBBZ Sulzbach: Technisch-gewerbliches Berufsbildungszentrum in Sulzbach, Saarland — a regional public vocational training centre explicitly named as a social-work partner of SBBZ. Same state-funded Berufsbildungszentrum model, same Saarland catchment, and adjacent social-services/employment-support remit, making it the closest institutional peer.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles18 records

Funding overview

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