Walter-Gropius-Berufskolleg Bochum

What Walter-Gropius-Berufskolleg Bochum does

Walter-Gropius-Berufskolleg der Stadt Bochum is a public vocational school (Berufskolleg) in Bochum, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, operated by the City of Bochum under the supervision of Bezirksregierung Arnsberg. Named after architect Walter Gropius, the school delivers secondary and vocational education across three focus areas: Technik (technology), Gestaltung/Kunst (design and art), and Präparation (preparation techniques). It serves youth in the Ruhrgebiet region, offering eight distinct educational pathways that span vocational preparation (Ausbildungsvorbereitung), intermediate vocational qualifications (Berufsfachschule 1 and 2), dual vocational training (Duale Berufsausbildung) in cooperation with regional companies and Kreishandwerkerschaft Ruhr, higher vocational qualifications combined with Fachhochschulreife (Gestaltungstechnische and Präparationstechnische Assistenten programs), and upper secondary education leading to Fachhochschulreife (Fachoberschule) and Allgemeine Hochschulreife/Abitur (Berufliches Gymnasium). The school also runs Internationale Förderklassen for recently arrived immigrant youth aged 16+ needing German language training up to A2 level. Core technology consists of Microsoft 365 and Microsoft Teams, with no proprietary platform disclosed. The school is free of charge, funded entirely through public education ministry allocations and the municipal budget of Stadt Bochum, with no tuition, no commercial revenue, and no private ownership or venture backing. Operations span five locations across Bochum (main building at Ostring 27 and four satellite/alternative sites), and student recruitment flows through the government-operated Schüler-Online central enrollment system. International exposure is provided via Erasmus+ partnerships with schools in eight European countries, and university progression is supported by pathway agreements with Hochschule Bochum and Technische Hochschule Georg Agricola.

Name

Walter-Gropius-Berufskolleg Bochum

Legal name

Walter-Gropius-Berufskolleg der Stadt Bochum

Website

https://wg-bo.de

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Walter-Gropius-Berufskolleg is a public vocational school in Bochum, Germany, operated by the City of Bochum, delivering technical, design, and preparation technology education from vocational preparation through university entrance qualifications to Ruhrgebiet youth.

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Product category

Vocational Secondary Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113)

akta.pro primary industry

Under-18 / High School-to-University Foundation Pathways (EDAIAJAI)

Keywords

• Vocational education
• Technical training
• Dual apprenticeship
• Design education
• Secondary education

Headquarters

HQ city

Bochum

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices5 records

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B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Public Education Funding: As a public vocational school (Berufskolleg) run by the city of Bochum, the school is funded through government education ministry allocations. No tuition fees are charged to students.

Go-to-market motion1 record

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Core offering

Walter-Gropius-Berufskolleg Bochum is a public vocational school (Berufskolleg) operated by the City of Bochum that delivers secondary and upper-secondary educational programs in technology, design, and preparation sciences. It offers vocational preparation, dual apprenticeship training, vocational school programs, and academic tracks leading to Hauptschulabschluss, Fachhochschulreife, and Abitur qualifications.

Product overview

Walter-Gropius-Berufskolleg is a German vocational school (Berufskolleg) offering a comprehensive portfolio of educational programs for students in the Bochum region. The school operates as a single unified institution offering multiple program types: Ausbildungsvorbereitung for vocational preparation, Berufsfachschule (BFS 1 and 2) for intermediate vocational qualifications, Duale Berufsausbildung for dual vocational training in partnership with local companies, Berufsfachschule mit FHR for programs combining Fachhochschulreife with professional qualifications (GTA and PA), Fachoberschule (FOS) for upper secondary education leading to Fachhochschulreife, and Berufliches Gymnasium for Abitur preparation. Programs span three main focus areas: Gestaltung/Kunst (Design/Art), Technik (Technology), and Präparation (Preparation), preparing students for careers in fields including media technology, construction, automotive, metalworking, painting, wood technology, HVAC engineering, and preparation techniques for biology, geosciences, and medicine.

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Products and services

• Ausbildungsvorbereitung One-year vocational preparation program for youth who have completed compulsory schooling but not begun training or further education. Covers Berufsfelder of Metalltechnik, Bautechnik, Farbtechnik, Holztechnik, and Elektrotechnik, leading to Hauptschulabschluss after Klasse 9.
• Internationale Förderklassen (IFK) One-year full-time program for youth aged 16+ recently arrived in Germany with insufficient German language skills, providing German training to A2 level, vocational orientation via weekly internships, and preparation for Hauptschulabschluss.
• Berufsfachschule (BFS) Nr. 1 und Nr. 2 One-year vocational school programs in the Technical/Natural Sciences field with Berufsfelder in Fahrzeugtechnik, Bau- und Holztechnik, and Medientechnik. BFS Nr. 1 leads to Sekundarabschluss I and Hauptschulabschluss nach Klasse 10A; BFS Nr. 2 leads to Mittlerer Schulabschluss (Fachoberschulreife).
• Gestaltungstechnische Assistenten – Medien und Kommunikation (GTA) Three-year full-time program combining Fachhochschulreife (FHR) with professional qualification as Gestaltungstechnische/r Assistent/in. Focuses on digital design including Webdesign, Bild und Text, Audio, Fotografie, and 3D-Druck with products created primarily on computer.
• Präparationstechnische Assistenten (PA) Three-year vocational school program leading to Fachhochschulreife and qualification as Präparationstechnische/r Assistent/in. Specializations include Biologie, Geowissenschaften, and Medizin for work in museums, institutes, and clinics.
• Duale Berufsausbildung Dual vocational training combining practical instruction in companies with theoretical education at the Berufsschule. Programs include Bautechnik, Farbtechnik und Raumgestaltung, Haus- und Versorgungstechnik, Holztechnik, KfZ-Technik, Medientechnik, and Metalltechnik.
• Fachoberschule (FOS) Two-year upper secondary program leading to Fachhochschulreife with specializations in Gestaltung (design) and Technik (technology). Includes one-year mandatory internship and prepares students for studies at Fachhochschule or Gesamthochschule.
• Berufliches Gymnasium (AHR) Three-year upper secondary program leading to Allgemeine Hochschulreife (Abitur) with professional focus. Specializations include Gestaltung (Gestaltungstechnik/Englisch) and Technik (Bautechnik/Mathematik). May be combined with GTA qualification in 3.5 years.

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Ideal customer profiles3 records

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Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Kreishandwerkerschaft RuhrcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCooperation for dual vocational training - practical instruction in crafts trades is conducted at the workshops of Kreishandwerkerschaft Ruhr, complementing theoretical education at the school.
• Industrie- und Handelskammer Mittleres Ruhrgebiet (IHK)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional chamber of commerce and industry partnership for vocational training standards and certification.
• Hochschule BochumcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUniversity partnership providing pathway for students who complete Fachhochschulreife or Abitur at the school.
• Technische Hochschule Georg Agricola (THGA)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTechnical university partnership in Bochum for continued education pathways.
• Stadt BochumcoreOthersThe school is operated by the City of Bochum as a public educational institution.
• Bezirksregierung ArnsbergcoreOthersRegional government authority responsible for educational oversight and curriculum approval.
• Schule ohne Rassismus - Schule mit CourageminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCampaign commitment against racism, promoting social values and inclusive environment at the school.
• Dortmunder UminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCultural partner institution for creative and design-related educational activities.
• VfL BochumminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal sports club partnership for youth engagement and sports education.
• Erasmus+ International PartnersminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerErasmus+ program partnerships with schools in Poland (Warsaw), France (Lycée Claude-Garamont), Austria (Ortwoinschule), Portugal (Porto), Turkey, Spain, Latvia, and Netherlands for international student exchanges.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• DEKRA Akademie: Major corporate vocational training and certification provider, offering dual-track apprenticeships and technical reskilling across Germany; competes for the same corporate apprenticeship placements and adult learner market.
• Folkwang Universität der Künste: Major Ruhr-area arts and design university with a shared Walter Gropius / Bauhaus design heritage and overlapping Gestaltung focus; represents an upward-pathway peer for graduates of the school's design specializations.

Direct peers

• Max-Born-Berufskolleg: Public Berufskolleg in the Ruhr region offering comparable dual vocational and technical education programs; the most direct functional peer to Walter-Gropius-Berufskolleg within NRW's public vocational school system.
• Hildegardis-Schule Bochum: Another public Berufskolleg co-located in Bochum, providing parallel vocational pathways in technical and social fields to the same regional student base; competes directly for Schüler-Online applicants.
• Alice-Salomon-Berufskolleg: Public vocational school in Bochum offering dual training programs in social and health occupations; shares the same municipal operator (Stadt Bochum) and competes for the same applicant pool via Schüler-Online.

Emerging players

• Eckert Schulen: Largest private vocational training provider in Germany, with full-time and dual technical/apprenticeship programs; competes with public Berufskollegs for adult learners and reskilling budgets, particularly in technical trades.

Regional players

• Berufskolleg Essen: Public vocational school in the neighboring city of Essen, operating under similar NRW Land regulations and offering comparable Berufsfachschule, FOS, and dual apprenticeship tracks; serves the same Ruhr labor market.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

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