Our College

The Vocational School for Banking, Insurance and Law with Vocational Gymnasium (BS11)

Located in the heart of Hamburg, northern Germany’s economic powerhouse, the Berufliche Schule für Banken, Versicherungen und Recht mit Beruflichem Gymnasium—commonly known as Berufliche Schule St. Pauli, or simply BS11—is one of the city’s premier institutions for vocational education.

Following the merger of three major educational centers in 2015, BS11 has grown to become the largest vocational school in the Hanseatic city of Hamburg, currently serving around 2,300 students with a faculty of 120 full-time staff.

We specialize in the training of future bank clerks, insurance and finance professionals, and legal administrative staff. These core programs are complemented by our Vocational Gymnasium with a focus on Business and Economics, as well as various pre-vocational training programs.

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The Three Educational Branches of BS11

• Vocational Grammar School Specializing in Economics and Business Studies, offering students a university entrance qualification (Abitur) with a practical orientation.
• Vocational College Providing dual training in the following seven professions: Bank Clerk, Insurance and Finance Clerk, Social Insurance Clerk, Specialist for Labour Market Services, Legal Assistant (Rechtsanwaltsfachangestellte), Notary’s Assistant, Judicial Clerk (Justizfachangestellte),
• Pre-Vocational and Preparatory Programs These are divided into three branches: AvDual: Dual pre-vocational training combining school-based and company-based learning, AvMDual: A pathway for migrants to obtain recognized school qualifications, IVK Classes: International preparatory classes that equip well-educated young refugees and migrants with the language skills necessary for attending upper secondary school in Germany.

More information is available in our BS11 Image Brochure:

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Our Diversity – Your Opportunities

BS11 is a state-of-the-art institution. Classes take place in a new, modern building on Budapester Straße. Equipped with cutting-edge technology and spacious learning environments, our facilities ensure a practice-oriented education. Open learning landscapes and group workspaces support individualized learning concepts, while our media library, cafeteria, and multi-purpose event spaces provide the ideal setting for relaxation, informal learning, and social exchange..

Individual Support for a Successful Future – Counseling and Assistance

We recognize that every student brings different strengths, needs, and learning experiences. That’s why individual support is at the core of our educational philosophy. We are committed to equipping you with the skills needed for your professional future, tailored to your personal development. To support this, we offer certified learning coaches, dedicated counseling staff and help with exam anxiety, conflict resolution, and much more

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our Consulting and supporting offer

Media Library

Our media library is a key resource at BS11. It provides students with a quiet space to work independently, prepare for exams, or complete assignments—especially valuable for those who do not have access to a computer or the necessary software at home.

Student Council

The BS11 Student Council is dedicated to representing your interests. We’re excited to collaborate on exciting projects and initiatives with you. Use the mailbox in the student council room (ground floor, old building) to submit your suggestions and feedback at any time.

School Association

Our school association has two main functions:

• Offering individual assistance to students in need through our school’s welfare fund (Schülerfürsorge)

• Supporting school-wide projects and development via the Scholl Association (Schulverein)