Bildung & Beruf Gmbh

What Bildung & Beruf Gmbh does

Bildung & Beruf GmbH, founded in 1988 and headquartered in Kempten, Germany, is a privately held language school and continuing education provider operating under the Lingua VIVA brand. Its core offering is German language instruction at all CEFR levels (A1-C1) via integration courses, occupational language courses (Berufssprachkurse), intensive programs, online courses, and corporate training (Firmenkurse). The company is an officially certified BAMF course provider and telc/G.A.S.T. examination center, conducting paper-based and digitally delivered (Safe Exam Browser) language proficiency examinations at A1-C2 levels. It also operates student accommodation in multiple German towns and a recruiting subsidiary (BP Talent) that places program graduates with German employers.

Name

Bildung & Beruf Gmbh

Legal name

BILDUNG und BERUF GmbH

Website

https://www.bildungundberuf.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1988

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Bildung & Beruf GmbH, founded 1988 in Kempten, Germany, operates a multi-location language school under the Lingua VIVA brand delivering BAMF-certified German integration courses, telc/G.A.S.T. examinations, and vocational training across 7 sites in Germany and Uzbekistan.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Adult Language Education and Training Services

NAICS

Language Schools (611630), All Other Schools and Instruction (61169)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Language Proficiency Exam Prep (CEFR, TOEFL, IELTS, Duolingo English Test, PTE) (EDANACAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Language & Cross-Cultural Training (BPACANAL), Exam Preparation for Language Proficiency (TOEFL/IELTS/DELE/HSK/JLPT, etc.) (EDAMAFAF), Online-to-Offline Hybrid Language Immersion Programs (EDAIAEAK)

Keywords

• German language courses
• Language certification exams
• Integration training
• Vocational language coaching
• Corporate language training

Headquarters

HQ city

Kempten

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices9 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Language Course Fees: Primary revenue stream from German language courses and integration courses. Self-paying students pay directly while others are funded through BAMF (Bundesamt für Migration und Flüchtlinge), Jobcenter, Agentur für Arbeit, or other government programs. Courses are modular, typically 100 Unterrichtseinheiten (UE) per module, with one UE lasting 45 minutes.
2. Language Certification Exams: Revenue from conducting official telc language proficiency examinations (A1 to C2 levels). Examinations are offered both in paper format and digitally. Fees vary by level, ranging from approximately €150 to €220+.
3. Corporate Language Training: Customized German language courses for businesses (Firmenkurse) with minimum 2 UE per session. These B2B courses are tailored to company needs.
4. Coaching Services: Career coaching and founder coaching (Karriere Coaching, Gründer Coaching) services offered either individually or in modules.
5. Visa Package Services: Comprehensive visa package including document support (€1000), airport transfer (€175), registration assistance (€40), and health insurance setup (€100) for international students requiring language visas.
6. Student Accommodation: Student dormitory accommodation rental at €375 per month for a bed in a triple room, with additional deposit required. Maximum rental duration limited to the visa-specified course duration.
7. Recruiting Services: Through subsidiary BP Talent (bprotalent.de), the company offers recruitment services matching qualified candidates with employers, suggesting a placement/matching fee structure.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Bildung & Beruf GmbH delivers German language instruction across all CEFR levels (A1-C2) through in-person and online formats, including BAMF-funded integration courses, occupational language courses, intensive visa programs, corporate training, and foreign language learning. The company is an officially certified telc and G.A.S.T. examination center offering paper-based and digital language certifications, and provides supplementary career coaching, founder coaching, management technique seminars, recruiting services via its BP Talent subsidiary, and student accommodation in Germany.

Product overview

Bildung & Beruf GmbH operates as a multi-location language school and continuing education provider (operating under the Lingua VIVA brand), offering a comprehensive portfolio of German language courses and professional development services. The core offering consists of in-person and online language instruction across five main categories: (1) Integration Courses and Occupational Language Courses (government-funded programs for immigrants and professionals), (2) Intensive and Visa Language Courses with accommodation options for international students, (3) Corporate and Foreign Language Training, (4) telc Language Examinations at all CEFR levels (A1-C2), and (5) Career and Management Coaching services. The company also provides recruiting services through the BPROTALENT platform. With locations in Germany (Kempten, Kaufbeuren, Immenstadt, Sonthofen) and Uzbekistan (Taschkent, Samarkand), the organization has been operating since 1988 and maintains official accreditation as a telc and BAMF-certified examination and training center.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Integration Courses (Integrationskurse) Government-subsidized German language courses for immigrants, covering levels A1 to B1, with accreditation from BAMF (Federal Office for Migration and Refugees). Designed for individuals seeking language certification for residency and naturalization purposes.
• Occupational Language Courses (Berufssprachkurse) Professional German language courses at B1 to C1 levels designed for career integration, funded through job centers and employment agencies, intended for foreign workers seeking professional language certification.
• Intensive Language Courses (Intensivkurse) Fast-track German language programs available in Germany or Uzbekistan, offering structured daily lessons for rapid language acquisition from A1 to C1 levels. Priced at €400/month for visa holders.
• Online Language Courses (Onlinekurse) Digital German language learning programs accessible remotely, complementing in-person course offerings for learners who cannot attend physical classes.
• Foreign Language Learning (Fremdsprachen lernen) Language courses for learning foreign languages beyond German, supporting diverse linguistic needs of students across the company's locations.
• Corporate Courses (Firmenkurse) Customized German language training programs for businesses, tailored to organizational needs with minimum two teaching units per session, designed for companies training international employees.
• telc Language Examinations (A1-C2) Officially certified telc examination center offering internationally recognized German language certification exams at all CEFR levels from A1 through C2, available in both paper-based and digital formats using Safe Exam Browser software.
• Visa Language Courses with Accommodation Intensive German language programs (A1-C1) bundled with visa support services, official enrollment confirmation for visa applications, and on-site student accommodation options in Kempten, Isny, Frauenzell, and Immenstadt.
• Career Coaching (Karriere Coaching) One-to-one professional career counseling sessions with qualified coaches to support career development and job market integration, sold in module units from 4 to 24 UE.
• Founder Coaching (Gründer Coaching) Entrepreneurial coaching services to support individuals in developing and launching their business ventures in Germany, covering business planning and regulatory navigation.
• Continuing Education (Weiterbildung) Professional development and continuing education programs to enhance career prospects and professional skills for individuals in the German workforce.
• Management Techniques (Managementtechniken) Seminars and training programs focused on management skills and leadership techniques for professional development of managers and team leads.
• Recruiting Services (BP Talent) Personnel recruitment and staffing services facilitated through the BPROTALENT platform (bprotalent.de), connecting German employers with qualified candidates, primarily graduates of the company's language and training programs.
• Life in Germany Test (Leben in Deutschland) Civic orientation examination required for naturalization, testing knowledge of the German legal system, society, and living conditions.

Quantifiable outcome

• Officially recognized German language certificates (A1-C2) accepted by German authorities, universities, and employers
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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App detail

Integration3 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Bundesamt für Migration und Flüchtlinge (BAMF)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBAMF is the Federal Office for Migration and Refugees in Germany. Bildung & Beruf is an officially authorized course provider for integration courses (Integrationskurse) and professional language courses (Berufssprachkurse) funded by BAMF. The partnership enables eligible participants to attend courses at reduced or no cost through government funding.
• telc gGmbHcoreTechnology or Integrationtelc (The European Language Certificates) is a leading provider of standardized language proficiency examinations. Bildung & Beruf operates as an officially certified telc examination center, conducting A1-C2 level German language examinations. Exams are offered in both paper-based and digital formats.
• G.A.S.T. (Gesellschaft für Akademische Studiengänge und Tests)coreTechnology or IntegrationG.A.S.T. is the Society for Academic Study Programs and Tests in Germany. Bildung & Beruf is certified by G.A.S.T. to administer standardized German language proficiency examinations, complementing the telc certification services.
• Allgäu GmbHminorGTM or Marketing PartnerAllgäu GmbH is a regional economic development organization for the Allgäu area. The company lists Allgäu GmbH as a referral source for customer acquisition, indicating a marketing partnership for regional visibility.
• BP Talent (bprotalent.de)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBP Talent is a recruitment subsidiary of Bildung & Beruf focused on matching qualified candidates with German employers. The platform serves as a distribution channel for placing graduates of language and training programs into employment.
• Wegweiser School (Fergana, Uzbekistan)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWegweiser is a partner school in Fergana, Uzbekistan that collaborates with Bildung & Beruf to deliver German language courses under the company's brand and certification framework.
• VR Bank Kempten-Oberallgäu eGminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerVR Bank Kempten-Oberallgäu eG is a regional cooperative bank that partners with Bildung & Beruf to offer insurance products (private liability and accident insurance) to international students as part of the visa package services.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Goethe-Institut: The globally dominant German language and cultural institution, operating a worldwide network of language centers and certified exam centers. Goethe-Institut is the most recognized incumbent in German language education and the natural benchmark for accreditation, course quality, and exam delivery.
• Berlitz Corporation: Global language training and intercultural training company with corporate and individual course offerings, including German. Broad incumbent offering overlapping corporate-language and adult-education services.

Others

• telc gGmbH: Provider of The European Language Certificates and Bildungsurlaub-eligible standardized German proficiency exams (A1-C2). telc is both a direct partner (Bildung & Beruf is a certified examination center) and a category-defining peer whose brand recognition shapes demand for certified German-language training.
• DSH/ TestDaF examination providers (e.g., G.A.S.T. partner institutions): Universities and G.A.S.T.-affiliated centers delivering standardized German proficiency exams for academic admission. Adjacent ecosystem participants — certification infrastructure that complements or competes with telc-based offerings depending on student pathway.

Direct peers

• DeutschAkademie: Munich-headquartered German language school chain offering integration courses, telc exam preparation, and intensive German courses across multiple German cities. Closely comparable product mix and target customer (immigrants, professionals, visa applicants) to Bildung & Beruf.
• GLS Sprachenzentrum: Berlin-based German language school with intensive courses, exam prep (telc/TestDaF), and accommodation bundles for international students. Directly comparable bundled offerings and target segments to Bildung & Beruf.
• did deutsch-institut: Germany-wide chain of German language schools offering intensive courses, exam preparation, and integration programs across multiple cities. Overlapping course portfolio and customer base with Bildung & Beruf, with a broader geographic footprint.
• Carl Duisberg Centren: German provider of language training, integration courses, and professional development programs for international professionals. Directly comparable in offering BAMF-acknowledged courses and corporate language training.
• Inlingua Sprachschule: International franchise network of language schools offering German courses, corporate training, and exam preparation across Germany. Comparable in product mix (group courses, corporate language training) to Bildung & Beruf.

Emerging players

• Babbel (Lesson Nine GmbH): Berlin-based subscription language-learning app with a strong German-language offering. Competes primarily for the self-study and entry-level segment, representing a partial-overlap threat to traditional classroom providers like Bildung & Beruf.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks1 record

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance4 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

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