Valckenburgschule Ulm

What Valckenburgschule Ulm does

Valckenburgschule Ulm is a publicly funded vocational education center (Berufliches Bildungszentrum) located at Valckenburgufer 21 in Ulm, Baden-Württemberg, Germany, and operated as a Schulträger (school sponsor) entity by the Alb-Donau Kreis district government. Founded in 1876, it is one of the older vocational institutions in the region and celebrated its 150th anniversary in April 2026. The school serves approximately 1,500 students from over 20 nations across 16 distinct program tracks spanning nutrition, healthcare and nursing, biotechnology, agriculture, gastronomy, social sciences, pedagogy/psychology, and home economics — from foundational Hauptschulabschluss preparation (Ausbildungsvorbereitung) through dual vocational training, Mittlere Reife pathways (Berufsfachschule), Fachhochschulreife tracks (Berufskolleg), and a three-year Berufliches Gymnasium leading to the Abitur.

Its business model is non-commercial: the institution is funded through the public educational budget of Alb-Donau Kreis with no tuition charged to students for standard programs; the only disclosed fee is €600 per school year for the two-year part-time Fachschule für Organisation und Führung (FOFT) continuing-education program. Enrollment is routed through the Baden-Württemberg central BewO application portal and a self-serve Schulartenfinder (school finder) tool, with on-site career counseling delivered by Agentur für Arbeit Ulm. Core technology consists of a standard intranet and learning management infrastructure; no proprietary technology systems, AI/ML capability, or app distribution are indicated. The school's externally visible strategic posture — BNE sustainability certification (June 2024), Erasmus+ international mobility, and a DHBW Heidenheim dual-study articulation for nursing — reflects positioning within state and EU education frameworks rather than commercial product development.

Name

Valckenburgschule Ulm

Legal name

Valckenburgschule Ulm

Website

https://valckenburgschule.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1876

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Valckenburgschule Ulm is a publicly funded Berufliches Bildungszentrum in Ulm, Germany, operated by Alb-Donau Kreis, serving roughly 1,500 students from over 20 nations across 16 vocational program tracks spanning healthcare, agriculture, biotechnology, gastronomy, and social sciences, from Hauptschulabschluss preparation through Abitur.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Vocational Education

NAICS

Technical and Trade Schools (6115), Educational Support Services (611710), All Other Schools and Instruction (61169)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Operations, Supply Chain & Logistics Management Schools (EDAHAHAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Basic Education Access & Quality (Primary/Secondary) (BPADAKAA), Credit Recovery & Alternative Adult High School (EDAAABAC)

Keywords

• Vocational education
• Vocational training
• Nursing education
• Agricultural training
• Continuing education

Headquarters

HQ city

Ulm

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Public Funding - Alb-Donau Kreis: As a public vocational school operated by Alb-Donau Kreis, the school is funded through public tax revenues and government educational budgets rather than direct tuition. No tuition fees are charged to students. The school operates as a non-profit public institution.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Valckenburgschule Ulm is a public vocational education center (Berufliches Bildungszentrum) operated by Alb-Donau Kreis, offering 16 distinct school programs spanning nursing, agriculture, gastronomy, biotechnology, social sciences, home economics, and health sciences. Programs include Berufliches Gymnasium for Abitur, Berufskolleg tracks for Fachhochschulreife, Berufsschule for dual apprenticeships, and continuing education such as the Fachschule für Organisation und Führung (FOFT) and Praxisanleiter certification.

Product overview

Valckenburgschule Ulm is a vocational education center (Berufliches Bildungszentrum) offering 16 distinct educational programs under one roof. The portfolio comprises: Berufliches Gymnasium (3-year Abitur pathway with 4 profile subjects), 5 Berufskolleg programs (1BKFH, 1BKST, 1BK1P, 1BK2P, 2BKEH I) leading to Fachhochschulreife, 4 Berufsfachschule programs (2BFH, 2BFP, 2BFLT, 1BFAHT, 2BFAHM) for Mittlere Reife and nursing qualifications, Berufsschule programs for Landwirtschaft and Gastronomie, AV for vocational preparation, and 2 continuing education programs (Praxisanleiter/-in, FOFT). The school serves approximately 1500 students from over 20 nations and celebrated its 150th anniversary in 2026.

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Products and services

• Berufliches Gymnasium Three-year vocational gymnasium leading to Abitur (General Higher Education Entrance Qualification) with four profile subjects: Ernährung und Chemie (Nutrition and Chemistry), Biotechnologie (Biotechnology), Pädagogik und Psychologie (Pedagogy and Psychology), and Gesundheit und Biologie (Health and Biology). Requires Mittlerer Bildungsabschluss with 3.0 average or gymnasium transfer.
• Einjähriges Berufskolleg zum Erwerb der Fachhochschulreife (1BKFH)
• Einjähriges duales Berufskolleg – Fachrichtung Soziales (1BKST)
• Einjähriges Berufskolleg – Gesundheit und Pflege 1 (1BK1P)
• Einjähriges Berufskolleg – Gesundheit und Pflege 2 (1BK2P)
• Zweijähriges Berufskolleg – Ernährung und Haushaltsmanagement I (2BKEH I)
• Zweijährige Berufsfachschule – Hauswirtschaft (2BFH)
• Zweijährige Berufsfachschule – Gesundheit und Pflege (2BFP)
• Zweijährige Berufsfachschule – Labortechnik (2BFLT)
• Berufsschule – Landwirtschaft
• Berufsfachschule zum Erwerb von Zusatzqualifikationen – Landwirtschaft
• Berufsschule – Gastronomie (Grundstufe)
• Berufsfachschule für Pflege (Generalistik) – Pflegefachmann/-frau
• Berufsfachschule für Altenpflegehilfe für Menschen mit Migrationshintergrund (2BFAHM)
• Berufsfachschule zum Erwerb von Zusatzqualifikationen im Bereich Pflege – Praxisanleiter/-in
• Fachschule für Organisation und Führung (FOFT)
• Berufsfachschule für Altenpflegehilfe (1BFAHT)
• Ausbildungsvorbereitung – Ernährung, Gesundheit und Pflege (AV)

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• BNE-Schulnetzwerk Baden-Württemberg / Regierungspräsidium TübingencoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 21 June 2024The school received BNE (Bildung für nachhaltige Entwicklung) certification from the regional network, recognizing its integration of the 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals into educational programs and school operations.
• Erasmus+ Programme (European Union)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEU-funded program enabling student and staff mobility. The school organizes international internships abroad for students and receives EU financial support for participants, connecting students with European countries through the Danube river theme.
• DHBW Heidenheim (Duale Hochschule Baden-Württemberg)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership offering dual study program 'angewandte Gesundheits- und Pflegewissenschaften' at the Ulm/Wiblingen campus. Nursing students can earn a Bachelor of Science while completing their vocational training.
• Alb-Donau KreiscoreOthersAlb-Donau Kreis is the Schulträger (sponsor/trustee) of the school, providing public funding and governance as a governmental entity.
• Agentur für Arbeit UlmminorOthersCareer counselors from the Employment Agency provide weekly on-site counseling services to students at the school at no cost to students.
• Landratsämter (District Administration Offices)minorOthersAgricultural training programs are coordinated with Ausbildungsberater (training advisors) from the responsible district administration offices for agricultural apprenticeships.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Matthäus-Beger-Schule Wiesbaden: Large Berufliches Bildungszentrum in Hessen offering multi-disciplinary vocational programs including health, social work, and economics; comparable in structure and breadth though operating in a different state regulatory environment.
• Hans-Böckler-Schule Stuttgart: Major Berufliches Bildungszentrum in Stuttgart offering vocational tracks in business, technology, and health across multiple school types; comparable program breadth within the same Baden-Württemberg state education system.
• IHK Bildungszentrum Ulm: Chamber of Commerce-affiliated continuing education and vocational training provider in Ulm, offering adult upskilling and certificate programs; comparable as a regional vocational/continuing-education competitor in the same catchment.

Others

• DHBW Heidenheim: Partner institution offering the dual study program 'angewandte Gesundheits- und Pflegewissenschaften' that Valckenburgschule nursing students access for a BSc; strategically linked but not a competitor, illustrating the higher-education partnership model.

Regional players

• Berufliche Schulen Biberach: Vocational school network in the nearby Biberach district offering multiple Berufsschule and Berufskolleg programs; comparable in offering and structure, operating in an adjacent regional catchment within Baden-Württemberg.
• Helene-Lange-Schule Mannheim: Berufliches Gymnasium and vocational school in Baden-Württemberg offering Abitur pathways and health/social programs; comparable as a Baden-Württemberg state vocational institution though operating in a different regional catchment.
• Erich-Bracher-Schule Ludwigsburg: Vocational school in Baden-Württemberg offering commercial and business Berufsschule programs; comparable as a same-state vocational institution, though more narrowly focused than the multi-disciplinary Valckenburgschule.

Direct peers

• Robert-Bosch-Schule Ulm: Public vocational school (Berufsschule) located in Ulm offering dual vocational training in technical and commercial fields; directly comparable as another Alb-Donau/Ulm-area Berufliche Schule competing for the same regional student pool.
• Max-Eyth-Schule Stuttgart: Berufliches Bildungszentrum in Stuttgart with strong agricultural, food technology, and biotechnology vocational tracks — a near-direct peer in the agricultural and biotechnology education niche that Valckenburgschule also serves.
• Ferdinand-von-Steinbeis-Schule Ulm: Vocational education center in Ulm focused on commercial, business, and IT-related Berufsschule programs; competes for the same regional student demographic and is part of the same Alb-Donau/Ulm vocational ecosystem.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Instagraminstagram.com/vu_ulm
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/valckenburgschule-ulm

Compliance1 record

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Profiles5 records

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