Střední odborné učiliště

What Střední odborné učiliště does

Střední odborné učiliště (operating as SOŠ a SOU Neratovice) is a public state-funded secondary vocational school in Neratovice, Central Bohemian Region, Czechia, established in 1998 through the merger of three Mělník district schools. The institution delivers two parallel educational tracks: four-year SOŠ programs leading to the maturitní zkouška (graduation exam) in fields including hotelnictví, informační technologie, ekonomické lyceum, chemik operátor, and analýza potravin; and three-year SOU apprenticeship programs leading to a výuční list (trade certificate) in fields including kuchař-číšník, kadeřník, prodavač, operátor skladování, automechanik, karosář, instalatér, and zedník. It also runs a three-year distance-learning Podnikání program for adult learners and 15,000 CZK requalification courses across all registered fields, with ~500 students across roughly 25 classes and 77 staff.

The school's technology infrastructure is built on standard Czech educational platforms — Bakaláři student information system, Microsoft 365 (email, Teams, Office), Moodle LMS at moodle.sosasou.cz, Strava.cz meal management, Eduroam WiFi, and ISIC student cards with Alive App virtual card support — integrated across two physical campuses (SOŠ at Školní 664, Neratovice and SOU at Spojovací 632, Libiš). Revenue is generated primarily through per-student state funding from the Czech Ministry of Education routed via Středočeský kraj, supplemented by ancillary transaction-fee services to the general public: a student/public cafeteria, four-location hairdressing training salons, catering, an in-house driving school (Group B and B-to-C), minor construction work by student crews, and rental of the gymnasium and multimedia classrooms.

Distribution runs through standard Czech secondary-school enrollment channels for ~500 students and through regional apprenticeship partnerships with major retailers (Tesco, Billa, Penny) for Prodavač and Operátor skladování programs, plus a Zentiva partnership for Chemik operátor practical training. The school pursues modernization via EU-funded programs (IDZ SČK, OP JAK, National Recovery Plan) and is governed as a veřejná škola under the Central Bohemian Region with no parent company, subsidiaries, or private ownership.

Name

Střední odborné učiliště

Legal name

Střední odborná škola a Střední odborné učiliště Neratovice

Website

https://sosasou.cz

Company type

Private

Founded year

1998

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

SOŠ a SOU Neratovice is a Czech public secondary vocational school offering four-year maturita and three-year apprenticeship tracks across ~500 students, supplemented by ancillary public services (hairdressing, catering, driving school, requalification courses) and apprenticeship partnerships with Tesco, Billa, Penny, and Zentiva.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Secondary Vocational Education

NAICS

Technical and Trade Schools (6115), Cosmetology and Barber Schools (611511)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYEDAJAAAJ

Public Career & Technical Education (CTE) Centers & Programs

Education/K–12 / Primary & Secondary Education/Public K–12 Schools & Districts

SECONDARYHSALANAK

Salon Business, Management & Retail Training

Home & Personal Services/Personal Care & Beauty Services/Beauty Schools & Training (Cosmetology/Esthetics/Nails)

SECONDARYEDAOALAA

Cosmetology (General)

Education/Vocational, Technical & Trade Education/Beauty, Cosmetology & Personal Care Training

Keywords

• Secondary vocational education
• Apprenticeship training programs
• Vocational school services
• Requalification courses
• Adult distance learning

Headquarters

HQ city

Libiš

HQ country

Czechia

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. State-Funded Education: Government-funded secondary vocational and secondary general education through the Czech Ministry of Education, funded per student enrollment in day-time and distance learning programs
2. Public Catering Services: School cafeteria serving meals to students (40 CZK per lunch) and public (120 CZK per lunch), managed through Strava.cz system
3. Hairdressing Services: Training hairdressing salons providing services to public at low prices in Neratovice, Mělník, Mladá Boleslav, and Nymburk locations
4. Space Rental: Rental of gymnasium and 2 multimedia classrooms with dataprojectors and internet-connected PCs to businesses and institutions
5. Catering Services: Catering for trainings, presentations, weddings, proms, funerals, birthday celebrations - prepared by culinary students under teacher supervision
6. Driving School Services: Driving instruction for Group B license and extension from Group B to C, with 1000 CZK discount for school students
7. Requalification Courses: Requalification courses in all fields the school has registered, priced at 15000 CZK per course

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels7 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Střední odborné učiliště Neratovice is a public Czech secondary school delivering four-year maturitní programs (hospitality, IT, economic lyceum, chemical operator, food analysis) and three-year apprenticeship programs (cook-waiter, hairdresser, salesperson, storage operator, auto mechanic, bodywork, plumber, bricklayer), together with requalification courses, distance learning, and public services such as hairdressing, catering, school meals, driving school, minor construction work, and facility rental.

Product overview

SOŠ a SOU Neratovice is a secondary vocational school offering a comprehensive portfolio of educational programs and public services. The school operates two educational tracks: four-year secondary vocational programs (SOŠ) leading to graduation exams (maturitní zkouška) including hotelnictví, informační technologie, ekonomické lyceum, chemik operátor, and analýza potravin; and three-year apprenticeship programs (SOU) with vocational certificates (výuční list) including kuchař-číšník, kadeřník, prodavač, operátor skladování, mechanik opravář motorových vozidel, karosář, instalatér, and zedník. Additionally, the school offers distance learning programs for graduates and public services including catering, hairdressing, auto school, minor construction work, facility rental, and requalification courses. The school uses digital platforms including Bakaláři (student information system), Microsoft 365, Moodle LMS, and Strava.cz (meal management).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Maturitní obory (SOŠ) Four-year secondary vocational programs leading to the maturitní zkouška (graduation exam), including Hotelnictví, Informační technologie, Ekonomické lyceum, Chemik operátor, and Analýza potravin. For students who have completed compulsory education and seek a Maturita credential with practical specialization.
• Učňovské obory (SOU) Three-year apprenticeship programs concluding with a final exam and vocational certificate (výuční list). Trades include kuchař-číšník, kadeřník, prodavač, operátor skladování, mechanik opravář motorových vozidel, karosář, instalatér, and zedník. For students seeking practical occupational skills and direct labor-market entry.
• Podnikání (dálkové studium) Three-year distance-learning secondary program in Business Administration leading to a maturitní zkouška, designed for graduates of vocational programs and adult learners seeking Maturita.
• Rekvalifikační kurzy (Requalification courses) Professional requalification courses in all fields the school has registered, priced at 15,000 CZK per course, contact Ing. Jaroslav Vacek. For adults seeking a new trade qualification.
• Autoškola (Driving school) In-house driving school providing Group B license acquisition and extension from Group B to Group C, with a 1,000 CZK discount for enrolled SOŠ/SOU students. Instructor J. Kölbl.
• Catering Catering for trainings, corporate presentations, weddings, proms, funeral receptions, and birthday celebrations. Meals prepared by culinary students under instructor supervision. Available October 1 to May 31, Monday to Saturday.
• Kadeřnické služby (Hairdressing services) Training hairdressing salons offering haircuts and related services to the public at four locations (Mělník, Neratovice-Školní, Neratovice-Kojetická, Mladá Boleslav, Nymburk) at low prices, delivered by students under instructor supervision.
• Stravování (School meal services) School cafeteria meals for students, staff and the public. Lunch priced at 40 CZK for students and 120 CZK for the public (effective 25.9.2025). Ordering and payment managed via the Strava.cz system.
• Drobné stavební práce (Minor construction work) Minor construction work performed by students under instructor supervision. Contact Ing. Jaroslav Vacek; free detailed quotes provided.
• Pronájem prostor (Facility rental) Rental of the gymnasium at Spojovací 632 and two multimedia classrooms equipped with data projectors and internet-connected PCs to businesses and institutions; additional classrooms available on request. Prices negotiable.
• Národní soustava kvalifikací (National qualifications framework) Public service allowing individuals to obtain official qualifications through recognized competency assessments under the Czech National Qualifications Framework.

Quantifiable outcome

• Graduates receive Maturita certificate (four-year programs) or Trade certificate with final exam (three-year programs)
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration6 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Středočeský kraj (Central Bohemian Region)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional government authority that is the school founder and main supporter. The school is part of the regional educational network and participates in regional development projects including IDZ (Implementation of Long-term Plan) projects funded by the region.
• IDZ SČK (Initiative for Education Development Central Bohemian Region)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional educational development initiative supporting modern and creative schools. The school participates in IDZ projects including creation of centers of excellence in vocational education and implementation of annual action plans.
• TescocoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMajor retail chain providing apprenticeship training sites for students in Salesperson (Prodavač) and Storage Operator (Operátor skladování) programs. Students gain practical experience in real retail environment under store manager supervision.
• BillacoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRetail chain providing apprenticeship training sites for Salesperson and Storage Operator programs. Practical training conducted under store manager supervision with OV teacher monitoring.
• PennycoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDiscount retail chain providing apprenticeship training sites for Salesperson and Storage Operator programs with regular OV teacher visits and evaluations.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• Integrovaná střední škola technická, Mělník: Integrated technical secondary school in Mělník, directly neighboring Neratovice. Offers competing vocational and technical programs in the same Mělník district, drawing from the same student demographics.
• Střední průmyslová škola strojní a elektrotechnická, Mladá Boleslav: Public technical secondary school in the same region offering technical and engineering tracks. Comparable to Neratovice's IT and technical maturitní programs as a competing destination for the same cohort.
• Střední odborné učiliště Říčany: Public SOU in the Prague-adjacent Říčany area offering three-year apprenticeship programs. Directly comparable in scale, governance (state-funded), and curriculum mix to Neratovice's SOU side, serving the same catchment type.
• Střední odborná škola a Střední odborné učiliště Kladno: Similarly structured Czech public vocational school in Kladno combining maturitní and apprenticeship tracks. Operates in the same Central Bohemian regional ecosystem and competes with Neratovice for the same applicant pool across overlapping trades (auto, hair, culinary).
• Střední odborná škola a Střední odborné učiliště Mladá Boleslav: Regional public vocational school in Mladá Boleslav operating similar dual-track vocational/general education. Directly comparable in mission, regulatory status, and program portfolio to SOŠ a SOU Neratovice.

Emerging players

• Střední odborná škola a Střední odborné učiliště, Vyškov: Public multi-program vocational school in Moravia offering comparable breadth of maturitní and apprenticeship programs. Structurally similar governance and funding model, illustrating the national template for Czech public vocational schools.
• Střední škola informačních technologií a sociální péče, Kladno: Czech public secondary school with IT and service-oriented programs. Comparable to Neratovice's IT maturitní track and service programs (hairdressing, social care), competing for similar student profiles in the Central Bohemian region.

Others

• EDU Group (Střední školy EDU): Private vocational and secondary education group operating in the Czech Republic. Comparable product offering (vocational training programs) but different funding model (private vs. public), making it an alternative rather than direct competitor.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@sosasou.neratovice
• Facebookfacebook.com/profile.php
• Instagraminstagram.com/sosasou.neratovice
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/st%C5%99edn%C3%AD-odborn%C3%A9-u%C4%8Dili%C5%A1t%C4%9B

Compliance2 records

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Profiles6 records

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