Katholisches Schulzentrum Edith Stein

What Katholisches Schulzentrum Edith Stein does

Katholisches Schulzentrum Edith Stein is a state-recognized vocational training institution (Staatlich anerkannte Ausbildungsstätte) located at Köpenicker Allee 39-57 in Berlin-Lichtenberg, operated by the Erzbistum Berlin (Archdiocese of Berlin) as Schulträger. The institution runs two interlinked schools: the Berufsfachschule für Sozialassistenz, which trains Sozialassistenten as a pathway qualification, and the Fachschule für Sozialpädagogik, which trains state-recognized educators (Erzieher:innen). Programs are delivered in full-time, part-time/berufsbegleitend formats, with a specialized Modellprojekt Dual+ class in stationary child and youth welfare run in cooperation with Caritas.

The business model is tuition-based with Schulgeld charged to students, supplemented by access to Aufstiegs-BAföG funding of up to €892 per month for eligible full-time educator candidates; specific fee schedules are not publicly disclosed. Practical training is delivered through an extensive partner ecosystem including Hedi Kitas (71 kindergartens across Berlin, Brandenburg and Vorpommern), MANNA Kitas, Diakoniewerk Simeon, Die JAO gGmbH, and studierendenWERK Berlin, with cooperation agreements extending to over 20 additional kindergartens, 25 schools, and numerous youth welfare facilities.

A cooperation agreement with the on-campus Katholische Hochschule für Sozialwesen Berlin (KHSB) enables graduates to transfer 46 ECTS credits toward the Bachelor's in Childhood Pedagogy, reducing study duration from seven to six semesters. The institution is a non-commercial church-sponsored school — revenue is not disclosed, headcount is approximately 6, and there are no venture or external ownership interests. Go-to-market is direct-to-consumer: prospective students apply online, by email, or by post with no fixed application deadline, supported by an active social media presence across Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, XING, WhatsApp, and Telegram.

Name

Katholisches Schulzentrum Edith Stein

Legal name

Katholisches Schulzentrum Edith Stein

Website

https://schulzentrum-edithstein.de

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Katholisches Schulzentrum Edith Stein is a Catholic, state-recognized vocational school in Berlin-Lichtenberg training students to become social assistants and educators, combining classroom instruction with practical placements across a network of 71+ partner kindergartens and youth welfare facilities.

Ownership category

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Product category

Vocational Education and Training

NAICS

Technical and Trade Schools (6115), All Other Schools and Instruction (61169), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Inclusion, Special Needs & Early Intervention Training (IEPs/IFSPs, Neurodiversity) (EDACAIAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Teacher Professional Development & In-Service Training Institutes (EDAHAFAM), College & Career Transition Services (Bridge Programs, Dual Enrollment Pathways) (EDAAABAK)

Keywords

• Vocational education training
• Social pedagogy programs
• Educator certification training
• Social assistance training
• Professional childcare education

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, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Tuition fees: State-recognized training institution collecting tuition (Schulgeld) for vocational education programs in social pedagogy and social assistance.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Katholisches Schulzentrum Edith Stein is a state-recognized Catholic vocational school in Berlin operating two interlocked schools: the Fachschule für Sozialpädagogik training state-certified educators (Erzieher:innen) and the Berufsfachschule für Sozialassistenz training social assistants (Sozialassistent:innen). Programs are delivered full-time or part-time (berufsbegleitend) with integrated theory and practical placements across an extensive partner network of kindergartens, schools, and youth welfare facilities in Berlin and Brandenburg.

Product overview

Katholisches Schulzentrum Edith Stein operates as a dual-school institution offering two vocational training programs: the Berufsfachschule für Sozialassistenz (training Sozialassistenten) and the Fachschule für Sozialpädagogik (training Erzieher). The two schools are closely interlocked, combining theory and practice to prepare students for careers in social pedagogy. The institution also offers part-time (Dual+) training programs in cooperation with Caritas and maintains partnerships with over 71 kindergartens (Hedi Kitas) and numerous youth welfare facilities. A cooperation agreement with KHSB enables graduates to transfer credits toward a university degree, bridging vocational and academic education.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Fachschule für Sozialpädagogik (Vocational School for Social Pedagogy)

Named customers7 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

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Integration2 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Hedi KitascoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCooperation with Catholic provider Hedi Kitas operating 71 kindergartens in Berlin, Brandenburg and Vorpommern. Enables students to gain practical experience during training with continuous supervision from practice supervisors (Praxisanleiterinnen). After graduation, graduates have diverse career opportunities including facilities with nature pedagogy focus, language education, and religiously-oriented Kitas.
• Caritasverband für das Erzbistum Berlin e.V. / Diözesane Arbeitsgemeinschaft Erziehungshilfe (AGE)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSeven member organizations operating 13 children and youth welfare facilities under the Caritas umbrella, serving approximately 350 children and young people. Joint Model Project Caritas Dual+ established a specialized class for 'Stationary Child and Youth Welfare' at Edith Stein. Students complete three practical days per week in residential facilities over three years while attending theory classes two days per week.
• MANNA Kitas (Malteser)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMANNA Kitas in Berlin offer loving childcare and individual support for children from 0 to 6 years using the Dutch 'Pyramide' concept. Operates two facilities: Kita MANNA in Gropiusstadt (up to 99 children) and Kita MANNA Maria in Mariendorf (84 children in six groups). Participating in part-time educator training with intensive, appreciative and high-quality support.
• Diakoniewerk SimeonminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerYouth and family assistance provider offering diverse services for children, adolescents and families in Berlin and Brandenburg. With approximately 300 places in semi-stationary and stationary facilities plus ambulatory offerings including family-analogous facilities, children and youth residential groups, crisis groups, day groups, supported independent living and socio-pedagogical family assistance. Actively participates in practical training and part-time educator programs.
• Die JAO gGmbHminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFree child and youth welfare provider with diverse offerings and work areas for practical training of educators. Operates 25 Kitas in five Berlin districts, family centers and youth leisure facilities. Works at the interface of youth welfare and school, provides school social work and supplementary education and care (eFöB). Also supports children and families in assistance for upbringing, accompanies young adults during voluntary service, and is involved in career orientation.
• studierendenWERK BerlinminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommissioned by the State of Berlin to provide social, health, economic and cultural support for students at universities and colleges in Berlin. Operates seven kindergartens with approximately 650 places located directly on or near campuses. Has robust structures for training new professionals with practical training and supervision by mentors.
• Katholische Hochschule für Sozialwesen Berlin (KHSB)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCooperation agreement enables graduates of educator training at the school center to receive 46 ECTS credits toward the Bachelor's degree in Childhood Pedagogy at KHSB, shortening the study duration from seven to six semesters. Also provides 33 ECTS credits toward the Bachelor's program in Social Work. Enables seamless progression from vocational training to university studies within the shared campus.
• Erzbistum BerlincoreOthersTrustee organization (Schulträger) of the school center. Operates the Catholic school network in the Archdiocese of Berlin including the Katholisches Schulzentrum Edith Stein. Provides institutional support and affiliation for Catholic educational institutions.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Emerging players

• IU Internationale Hochschule: Largest private, accredited distance-learning university in Germany, including in social pedagogy / Kindheitspädagogik programs. Competes for the same prospective educators via flexible/online delivery, posing a structural threat to brick-and-mortar Fachschulen.

Direct peers

• St. Elisabeth-Schule Köln (Caritas): Catholic Fachschule für Sozialpädagogik and Sozialassistenz in Cologne with similar Caritas/network placement structure. Closest non-Berlin national counterpart in the Catholic Fachschule segment.
• Pestalozzi-Fröbel-Haus: Berlin-based Fachschule für Sozialpädagogik and Kindheitspädagogik with a similar educator-training portfolio and strong placement network. Directly comparable as a vocational educator-training institution operating in the same Berlin catchment as Edith Stein.
• Evangelische Fachschule für Sozialpädagogik Berlin (Diakonie): Protestant counterpart Fachschule offering Erzieher:innen training in Berlin, embedded in the Diakonie welfare network with comparable practical-placement ecosystems. Most direct alternative to Edith Stein in the confessional Fachschule market.
• Sozialpädagogisches Bildungswerk (SFB) Berlin: Vocational educator-training provider in Berlin offering Fachschule and Berufsfachschule tracks. Comparable on target audience, credentialing, and practical-training model.

Broad incumbents

• Diakonie Deutschland / Diakonisches Werk Berlin-Brandenburg: Major Protestant welfare umbrella that runs Diakonie Fachschulen and partners with Jugendhilfe facilities nationwide. Relevant as the principal non-Catholic incumbent in the same educator-training and youth-welfare labor pipeline.
• Caritasverband für das Erzbistum Berlin e.V. Large Catholic welfare and education provider that operates its own training capacities and is Edith Stein's core Dual+ partner. Comparable on training-for-social-professions mission and Berlin/Brandenburg footprint, but at much greater scale and breadth.

Regional players

• Fachakademie für Sozialpädagogik München (Stiftung ICP / Munich Sozialakademie): Bavarian Fachakademie für Sozialpädagogik offering equivalent Erzieher:innen training with strong Catholic/charitable placements. Comparable as a southern-German sister-institution that competes for regional training pathways.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

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