The history of the German
shoe school
1891
Foundation of the “technical school for shoemakers”
1927
Dissolution of the “Fachschule für Schuhmacher” and reestablishment of the “Fachschule der Deutschen Schuhindustrie”
1936
New construction of the school building and renaming to “German Shoe School”
1956
First-time award of the title “State-certified shoe technician” with the two main areas of model technology and operating technology
1996
Transfer of the “Deutsche Schuhfachschule” to the BBS Pirmasens
2009
Relocation of the “German Shoe School” to the ISC (International Shoe Competence Center)
2022
Comprehensive redesign of the “State-certified shoe technician” training program and introduction of the “Bachelor Professional” program
