Střední průmyslová škola Emila Kolbena Rakovník

What Střední průmyslová škola Emila Kolbena Rakovník does

Střední průmyslová škola Emila Kolbena Rakovník is a public secondary technical school located in Rakovník, Central Bohemian Region, Czech Republic. Founded in 1883 and operated as a contributory organization (příspěvková organizace) by Středočeský kraj (Central Bohemian Region), it is one of the oldest technical secondary schools in the country and delivers state-funded education across four four-year study programs (Information Technology, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Tourism), a two-year post-secondary Business program (Podnikání), and six three-year vocational apprenticeship programs (Electrician, Chimney Sweep, Cook-Waiter, Mechanical Fitter, Carpenter, Mason), with a new Lyceum program added in 2026.

The school's product surface extends beyond standard secondary education into regulated services and ancillary offerings. It is an accredited ECDL/ICDL testing center (digital literacy certification) and an authorized examination body under the Czech National Qualifications System (NSK) for chimney sweep, electrician, and flue-path inspection recertifications. Ancillary services include a student dormitory (Domov mládeže), cafeteria, scholarship programs, and after-school clubs. Technology partnerships (Microsoft Partner Network, Autodesk Academia, ABB industrial robotics), employer alliances (ČEZ partner school, P&G/Rakona industry visits, Heluz for construction trades), and innovation-network memberships (UŠI, Mensa ČR cooperation, Erasmus+ mobility projects with France, Germany, Poland, and the Azores) round out the operational footprint.

The revenue model is overwhelmingly state-funded through regional-government budget allocations, with no commercial tuition. Marginal fee-based streams consist of voluntary parent-association membership dues of 300–800 CZK per pupil per year (collected by Spolek přátel průmyslovky), NSK recertification examination fees, dormitory and cafeteria charges, and any fees associated with ECDL testing. The school has no parent company, no shareholders, no venture funding, and no subsidiaries; it is governed as a public institution under the oversight of the Central Bohemian Region.

Name

Střední průmyslová škola Emila Kolbena Rakovník

Legal name

Střední průmyslová škola Emila Kolbena Rakovník

Website

https://spsrakovnik.cz

Company type

Private

Founded year

1883

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Střední průmyslová škola Emila Kolbena Rakovník is a Czech public technical secondary school founded in 1883, funded by the Central Bohemian Region, offering four-year study programs in IT, electronics, mechanical engineering, and tourism, vocational trades, and accredited ECDL and NSK certification services.

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Product category

Technical Secondary Education

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Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

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PRIMARYEDAJAAAD

Public High Schools

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

SECONDARYEDAJAAAF

Public Magnet & Specialty Schools (STEM/Arts/IB/CTE)

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

Keywords

• Technical secondary education
• Vocational apprenticeship programs
• Engineering study programs
• Digital literacy certification
• Trade recertification exams

Headquarters

HQ city

Rakovník

HQ country

Czechia

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, Others

Revenue model

1. State-funded secondary education: Public secondary school providing free education in technical and vocational fields under the Czech Ministry of Education. Funded through state budget allocations via the Central Bohemian Region (Středočeský kraj).
2. Recertification examination fees (NSK): Fee-based recertification examinations through the National Qualifications System for trades including Chimney Sweep (Kominík), Electrical Engineer (Elektrikář), and Chimney Sweep Inspector. Fees charged for examination and certification services.
3. Parent Association Membership Fees: Voluntary membership fees collected by Spolek přátel průmyslovky (Friends of the School Association), ranging from 300-800 CZK per student annually. Supports school activities, competitions, excursions, and student awards.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Střední průmyslová škola Emila Kolbena Rakovník is a public secondary technical school providing free upper-secondary education in technical and vocational fields under the Czech Ministry of Education. The school offers four-year study programs (Information Technology, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Tourism), a post-secondary Business program, six three-year vocational apprenticeship programs, an accredited ECDL/ICDL digital literacy testing center, and NSK trade recertification examinations, supported by on-campus dormitory accommodation and scholarship programs.

Product overview

Střední průmyslová škola Emila Kolbena Rakovník is a technical secondary school established in 1883 offering a comprehensive portfolio of educational programs. The school provides four four-year study programs (Information Technology, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Tourism), a two-year post-secondary Business Administration program, and six three-year vocational programs (Electrician, Chimney Sweep, Cook-Waiter, Mechanical Fitter, Carpenter, Mason). Additionally, the school operates an accredited ECDL testing center for digital literacy certification and offers NSK recertification examinations. The educational offering is complemented by student dormitory accommodation, scholarship programs, and extracurricular clubs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Four-year Study Programs (Čtyřleté studijní obory)
• Post-secondary Business Program (Nástavbové studium Podnikání)
• Three-year Vocational Programs (Tříleté učňovské obory)
• Lyceum
• ECDL/ICDL Testing Center (Testovací středisko ECDL)
• NSK Recertification Examinations (Rekvalifikace NSK)
• Student Dormitory (Ubytování žáků – Domov mládeže)

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature1 record

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• ABB roboti do školcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerABB Robotics Czech Republic program providing industrial robots to schools for educational purposes. Partnership enables students to learn with real industrial robotics equipment and gain hands-on experience with automation technology.
• ČEZcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerČEZ Group partnership as a partner school (partnerská škola). ČEZ Foundation supports the school with scholarships and educational programs in energy sector. Students benefit from company visits, internships, and career guidance.
• Microsoft Partner NetworkcoreTechnology or IntegrationMicrosoft Partner Network membership providing access to Microsoft technologies, software, and training resources for both students and teachers. School uses Microsoft 365 and Teams for education.
• Erasmus+coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEuropean Union Erasmus+ program providing international mobility opportunities for students and teachers. Multiple Erasmus+ projects active including FEEL, KA1, and general Erasmus programs enabling exchanges with partner schools in France, Germany, Poland, and other countries.
• Unie škol inovativních (UŠI)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUnion of Innovative Schools - a network of Czech schools committed to innovation in education. Active participation in UŠI activities including UŠI Fest, UŠI Webkemp, and teacher development programs.
• AdraminorOthersAdra - social responsibility organization that the school collaborates with for community service and social responsibility projects.
• HeluzminorOthersHeluz - Czech brick manufacturer. Collaboration related to construction/building trades education.
• Řemeslo SkillminorOthersTrade skills promotion initiative supporting vocational education and crafts.
• Mensa ČRcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMensa ČR recognition as 'Škola spolupracující s Mensou' - School Cooperating with Mensa. Partnership supports gifted and talented students through systematic development of their potential, participation in competitions like Logická olympiáda, and IQ testing programs.
• Středočeský kraj (Central Bohemian Region)coreOthersThe school is established by and receives primary funding from the Central Bohemian Region, the regional administrative authority in Czech Republic.
• Procter & Gamble (Rakona)minorOthersP&G factory in Rakovník provides educational tours and industry exposure for students, particularly those in technical and vocational programs. Students visited production facilities for laundry detergents, dishwashing liquids, and fabric softeners.
• Národní soustava kvalifikací (NSK)coreOthersNational Qualifications System - the school is an authorized person for conducting professional qualification examinations in electrical trades and chimney sweeping trades.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Střední průmyslová škola strojní a elektrotechnická Brno, Dukelská: Czech technical secondary school specializing in mechanical engineering and electrical engineering with matura and apprenticeship tracks. Comparable product portfolio (machine/mechanical/electrical) and similar vocational versus academic balance.
• Střední průmyslová škola elektrotechnická Plzeň: Public technical secondary school in Plzeň with electrical engineering, IT and electronics tracks. Closely comparable in offering IT, electronics and electrical engineering upper-secondary programs leading to matura.
• Střední průmyslová škola a Vyšší odborná škola Chomutov: Czech technical secondary school combining matura and vocational tracks in technical fields. Comparable in offering four-year technical study programs plus vocational apprenticeships under public funding.
• Střední průmyslová škola a Vyšší odborná škola Kladno: Public technical secondary school and higher vocational school in Kladno, Central Bohemian Region, offering similar technical/vocational programs. Directly comparable in mission, funding model, and catchment.
• Střední odborná škola a Střední odborné učiliště Kladno: Combined vocational secondary school and vocational training center in Kladno offering three-year apprenticeship and matura programs. Comparable in mission as a public regional vocational education provider serving similar student profiles.
• Masarykova střední škola chemická Praha: Public secondary school in Prague offering technical/applied science tracks with matura. Comparable as a Czech technical secondary school with matura programs and STEM specialization, though located in Prague rather than Central Bohemian region.

Broad incumbents

• České vysoké učení technické v Praze (ČVUT): Czech Technical University in Prague, the principal higher-education destination for graduates of Czech střední průmyslové školy. Comparable as the natural progression path for SPŠ Rakovník's matura graduates pursuing engineering/IT careers.

Others

• ECDL Foundation (ICDL): International governing body for ECDL/ICDL digital literacy certification. Comparable because the school operates as an accredited ICDL testing center, making the foundation both standards-setter and ecosystem participant.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@spsek
• Facebookfacebook.com/prumyslovkarakovnik
• Instagraminstagram.com/prumyslovkarakovnik
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/spsek

Compliance2 records

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