Börde-Berufskolleg

What Börde-Berufskolleg does

Börde-Berufskolleg is a publicly funded vocational college (Berufskolleg) located in Soest, Germany, operated by the Kreis Soest district government under the educational authority of North Rhine-Westphalia. The institution delivers dual-system vocational training (Duales System) in construction/wood technology, electrical engineering, metal/mechatronics/vehicle technology, hairdressing, and nutrition/hospitality, alongside full-time school-based educational pathways that include preparation programs, intermediate school-leaving certificates, Fachoberschule (Fachhochschulreife), Berufliches Gymnasium (Abitur), and Fachschule Sozialwesen with practice-integrated training (PIA). It also runs an Internationale Förderklasse for immigrants and offers Zusatzqualifikationen in areas such as additive manufacturing, first aid, and KMK language certificates.

The school's core technology footprint is pedagogical rather than commercial: it integrates humanoid NAO robots and virtual reality into digital nursing training in partnership with Fachhochschule Soest, supports a media-equipped Lernzentrum for self-study, and operates an Erasmus+ mobility program that enables EU work placements and group exchanges. Channel-wise, it uses TYPO3 CMS for its website, Instagram (@bbk_soest) and YouTube for community engagement, and the schulbewerbung.de portal for bottom-of-funnel enrollment.

The business model is non-commercial: as a public Berufskolleg, Börde-Berufskolleg charges no tuition and is funded through Kreis Soest district allocations and NRW educational programs. Revenue, pricing models, and external shareholders are not applicable. Customer segments are individual students and, for dual-system apprenticeships, partnering training companies in the Kreis Soest region. The school is led by Schulleiterin Dr. Rita Brand.

Name

Börde-Berufskolleg

Legal name

Börde-Berufskolleg

Website

https://boerde-berufskolleg.de

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Börde-Berufskolleg is a publicly funded vocational college in Soest, Germany, operated by Kreis Soest, offering dual-system apprenticeships and full-time school-based education tracks from initial qualifications through Abitur to prospective students in the region.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Vocational Education

NAICS

Technical and Trade Schools (6115), Educational Services (611)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Youth & Young Adult Workforce Programs (Out-of-School Youth) (EDAAAOAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

College & Career Transition Services (Bridge Programs, Dual Enrollment Pathways) (EDAAABAK), Credit Recovery & Alternative Adult High School (EDAAABAC)

Keywords

• Vocational education
• Dual system training
• Apprenticeship programs
• Vocational secondary school
• Technical college

Headquarters

HQ city

Soest

HQ country

Germany

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

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Börde-Berufskolleg delivers dual-system vocational apprenticeships in construction/wood technology, electrical engineering, hairdressing, metal/mechatronics, and nutrition/hospitality sectors, alongside full-time school-based programs leading to the first school-leaving certificate, intermediate secondary school, Fachhochschulreife (Fachoberschule), Abitur (Berufliches Gymnasium), and Fachschule Sozialwesen qualifications. The school operates without tuition fees as a publicly funded institution under Kreis Soest.

Product overview

Börde-Berufskolleg is a vocational college (Berufskolleg) offering a comprehensive portfolio of educational programs. The institution operates a dual-system vocational training program providing apprenticeships in construction/wood technology, electrical engineering, hairdressing, metal/mechatronics, and food/hospitality sectors. Beyond vocational training, it delivers full-time school-based educational pathways including preparation programs, intermediate secondary school qualifications, technical college programs (Fachoberschule) leading to university of applied sciences entrance qualification, vocational secondary schools (Berufliches Gymnasium) for Abitur, and advanced technical schools (Fachschule) for social work. Additional supplementary qualifications in areas such as additive manufacturing, first aid, and language certification complement the core programs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Berufliche Ausbildung (Duales System)

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Fachhochschule Südwestfalen SoestcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCooperation with FH Südwestfalen Soest for academic partnerships and educational programs, including digital nursing with humanoid robots and VR technology.
• Erasmus+coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEuropean mobility programs and funding for international student and staff exchanges. Includes EU Betriebspraktika (work placements) and Erasmus+ Gruppenmobilitäten.
• Förderverein des Börde-BerufskollegscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSupport association that funds student tutoring programs, including the 'Schüler helfen Schülern' (students help students) tutoring initiative.
• Kreis SoestcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe school district (Kreis Soest) is the school sponsor (Schulträger) and provides administrative and financial support.
• Agentur für Arbeit (Jobcenter)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCareer counseling services (Berufsberatung) and job center consultation hours available at the school.

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Carl-Severing-Berufskolleg: Public Berufskolleg in Bielefeld, NRW, offering dual-system vocational training and full-time school-based pathways across similar trade clusters (commercial, technical, social). Directly comparable as a state-funded German vocational secondary institution serving the same NRW regulatory framework.
• Reinhard und Max Mannesmann Berufskolleg: Public Berufskolleg in Ratingen/Mettmann area, NRW, delivering dual vocational training and full-time educational programs across commercial and technical tracks. Closely mirrors Börde-Berufskolleg's structure as a multi-track public vocational secondary school in NRW.
• Heinz-Nixdorf-Berufskolleg: Public Berufskolleg in Paderborn, NRW, offering vocational secondary education across multiple trade areas with dual-system training. Comparable scope and regulatory environment to Börde-Berufskolleg, including pathways up to Fachhochschulreife and Abitur.
• Walter-Eucken-Berufskolleg: Public Berufskolleg in Ratingen/Düsseldorf area, NRW, with comparable dual vocational tracks (commercial, technical) and full-time educational pathways including Berufliches Gymnasium. Operates under the same NRW Berufskolleg regulatory regime as Börde-Berufskolleg.

Others

• IHK (Industrie- und Handelskammer) — various regional chambers: German Chambers of Industry and Commerce play a central coordinating role in the dual vocational training system alongside Berufskollegs, organizing IHK-Abschlussprüfungen and apprenticeship matching. Ecosystem participant rather than direct competitor for student enrollment.
• Bundesinstitut für Berufsbildung (BIBB): Federal German research and policy institute for vocational education and training. Not a direct competitor but a key stakeholder shaping Berufskolleg curriculum standards, funding frameworks, and national vocational training policy that Börde-Berufskolleg operates within.

Regional players

• Berufsbildende Schulen des Landkreises Osnabrück (BBS Osnabrück): Public vocational schools network in Lower Saxony (neighboring German state to NRW), providing dual vocational training and full-time school-based programs. Comparable institutional model but operates under a different state (Niedersachsen) Schulgesetz framework.

Emerging players

• TÜV Rheinland Akademie: Private vocational training provider operating in Germany, delivering certification and continuing-education courses across technical and commercial trades. Comparable in the vocational training market, but for-profit and outside NRW state-Berufskolleg structure.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UC2qgvP6-hnvA2ShDy_2crSg
• Instagraminstagram.com/bbk_soest

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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