Royal Auris Group

What Royal Auris Group does

Royal Auris Group (Koninklijke Auris Groep) is a Dutch non-profit foundation headquartered in Rotterdam that delivers integrated speech, language, and hearing care across education, healthcare, and research. Founded in 1974, the organization operates across five Dutch provinces (Zeeland, Noord-Brabant, Zuid-Holland, Noord-Holland, and Utrecht) through dozens of documented sites, including Cluster 2 special education schools, audiological centers, treatment groups, ambulatory services, and course centers. Its primary populations are children with language development disorders (TOS, estimated at 5-7% of all children) and deaf or hard-of-hearing (DSH) children and adults, with secondary support to parents, educators, childcare staff, and healthcare professionals.

The organization's core offerings are clinical and educational services delivered by multidisciplinary teams (audiologists, speech therapists, linguists, psychologists, orthopedagogues) rather than a software platform. Special education and clinical services are funded, respectively, through Dutch Ministry of Education appropriations (Cluster 2) and Dutch health insurance (zorgverzekering) reimbursement, both gated by Siméa toelaatbaarheid guidelines and GP or specialist referrals. A growing digital layer includes the free Signio NGT learning platform (jointly with TYD and the University of Amsterdam), the Auris Taalexpress teacher video series, the Interactief parent platform, Spraakpoli short diagnostics, and proprietary content such as Van nul tot taal developmental learning lines and the Ervaar TOS experiential circuit. Strategic research alliances include a May 2026 endowed chair at Universiteit Utrecht combining TOS, inclusive education, multilingualism, and AI, plus a clinical cochlear implant partnership with Erasmus MC.

Revenue is derived predominantly from public sources: Ministry of Education Cluster 2 funding for special education and health insurance reimbursement for audiological diagnostics, treatment groups, and ambulatory care, supplemented by course fees for professional development, parent education, and NGT/NmG sign-language courses, plus nominal revenue from sign-language merchandise. Distribution is anchored by six regional Aanmeldpunten (registration points), direct enrollment through the central auris.nl website, and a deep referral network spanning GPs, ENT specialists, pediatricians, regular schools, childcare providers, and municipal health services. Leadership is vested in a Raad van Bestuur chaired by Korrie Louwes, and the organization is governed as a foundation without disclosed external investors or parent entities.

Name

Royal Auris Group

Legal name

Koninklijke Auris Groep

Website

https://auris.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

1974

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Koninklijke Auris Groep is a Dutch non-profit foundation providing integrated speech, language, and hearing care (Cluster 2 special education, audiological centers, treatment groups, and ambulatory services) for children and adults across five Dutch provinces, funded primarily by Dutch Ministry of Education and health insurance reimbursement.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Speech, Language and Hearing Care Services

NAICS

Educational Services (611), Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Educational Support Services (611710), Other Individual and Family Services (624190)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Misc Health & Allied Services, Nec (8090), Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Deaf/Hard of Hearing & Vision Services (Audiology, Interpreting, Orientation & Mobility) (EDAJAKAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

IEP Speech/Language Evaluation, Goal Setting & Compliance Documentation (EDAKAEAC), Language Disorders Intervention (Receptive/Expressive, Morphology/Syntax/Semantics) (EDAKAEAE), Specialized Learning Support (Dyslexia/LD Coaching, Assistive Strategies) (EDAJALAJ), Virtual Special Education & Related Services (IEP Delivery Online) (EDAJADAG), Teletherapy / Remote Speech-Language Therapy (School-Age) (EDAKAEAL)

Keywords

• Speech and hearing care
• Special education services
• Audiological diagnostics
• Language therapy
• Deaf and hard-of-hearing support

Headquarters

HQ city

Rotterdam

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices25 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. Special Education (Speciaal Onderwijs): Auris operates Cluster 2 special education schools for children with language development disorders (TOS) and deaf/hard-of-hearing (DSH) children, funded through the Dutch Ministry of Education (Ministerie van Onderwijs). Placement is determined by the Commissie van Onderzoek (CvO) following the Siméa toelaatbaarheid guidelines.
2. Audiological Center (Audiologisch Centrum): Multidisciplinary audiological diagnostic and treatment services for children and adults, funded through health insurance (zorgverzekering) with a referral from a GP or medical specialist.
3. Treatment Groups and Ambulatory Treatment (Behandelgroepen & Ambulante Behandeling): Intensive group treatment for children aged 1-5 with TOS or DSH, and ambulatory treatment in families, childcare settings, and schools. Funded through health insurance with specialist referral.
4. Courses for Professionals and Parents: Professional development courses, parent courses, and sign language courses (NGT/NmG). Revenue generated through course fees.
5. Consultation & Advice (Consultatie & Advies): Advisory services for childcare settings and schools, including support arrangements for children with TOS or hearing impairments in regular education settings.

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels9 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

Koninklijke Auris Groep is a Dutch non-profit foundation delivering integrated speech, language, and hearing care across the life span. Its core services are Cluster 2 special education schools for children with language development disorders (TOS) or deaf/hard-of-hearing (DSH), three regional audiological centers, treatment groups for young children, and ambulatory multidisciplinary teams that deliver therapy in families, childcare, and mainstream schools. These are complemented by professional and parent courses, consultation & advice, and digital products such as the Signio NGT learning platform, Auris Taalexpress video training, and Interactief parent guidance platform.

Product overview

Royal Auris Group operates as an integrated healthcare and education organization providing specialized services for individuals with speech, language, and hearing difficulties across the Netherlands. The organization functions as a unified service offering rather than a platform-plus-modules architecture, consisting of special education schools (Speciaal Onderwijs), audiological centers (Audiologisch Centrum), treatment groups (Behandelgroepen), and ambulatory treatment services. These core services are complemented by digital products including Signio (a free NGT learning platform developed with TYD and University of Amsterdam), Auris Taalexpress (video-based training), and Interactief (parent guidance). The organization also provides consultation services, speech clinics (Spraakpoli), after-school treatment (STAP), professional courses, and accessibility services including Tolkcontact Teletolk. All services are designed around supporting children and adults with Language Development Disorder (TOS) and deaf/hard-of-hearing (DSH) conditions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Signio: Digital learning platform for Dutch Sign Language (NGT) developed in collaboration with TYD and Universiteit van Amsterdam
• Auris Taalexpress
• Van nul tot taal
• Auris Audiologisch Centrum
• Auris College
• STAP

Products and services

• Speciaal Onderwijs (Special Education)

Quantifiable outcome

• Approximately 5-7% of all children are estimated to have a language development disorder (TOS), indicating a large target population
• +2 more outcomes

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration6 records

AI capability5 records

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• TYDcoreTechnology or Integration · 3 June 2026Signio is a digital learning platform for Dutch Sign Language (NGT). The platform arose from a collaboration between Auris, TYD, and the University of Amsterdam (UvA). TYD develops and manages the platform. The sentences and dictionary are free; a premium subscription for learning games and modules is available via tyd.nl/signio. TYD's role is platform development and maintenance.
• Universiteit van Amsterdam (UVA)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 3 June 2026The UvA conducts research into the use of NGT sentences by parents and caregivers when learning Dutch Sign Language. The Signio digital learning platform arose from a collaboration between Auris, TYD, and the UvA. Auris supports with knowledge about user needs and helps translate NGT sentences into Dutch, and tests whether the app is accessible.
• Universiteit Utrecht (UU)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 May 2026Koninklijke Auris Groep funds the endowed chair in Language Development Disorders at the Universiteit Utrecht. Per May 1, 2026, Elena Tribushinina was appointed as professor. The chair is housed in two faculties: Geesteswetenschappen and Sociale Wetenschappen. The collaboration focuses on scientific research into TOS, inclusive education, multilingualism, and AI. Knowledge flows directly from research to Auris professionals. This is the only chair in the Netherlands combining TOS, inclusive education, multilingualism, and AI in this way.
• Boulevard410 (SBO School)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration between Auris ambulant service providers and Boulevard410 (a special primary school) resulted in the development of the 'TOS en dan?' practical toolkit for teachers supporting students with language development disorders. The school leadership actively supported the initiative and decided to invest in making the resource available to the entire target group.
• Erasmus MCcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe CI team (Cochlear Implant team) at the Audiologisch Centrum works closely with the CI team at Erasmus MC. A speech therapist from Auris is attached to this joint team to support children and adults being assessed for or receiving cochlear implants.
• SiméacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Commissie van Onderzoek (CvO) of Auris follows the national Siméa guidelines (Richtlijn toelaatbaarheid) for determining children's eligibility for Cluster 2 support. Auris participates in the Siméa registration point finder system for parents seeking appropriate care in their region.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Kentalis: Dutch Cluster 2 special education organization for deaf/hard-of-hearing children and those with language development disorders. Operates schools, audiological services, and ambulatory treatment across different Dutch regions than Auris — the closest direct comparable in mission and service mix.
• Siméa: National Dutch association of Cluster 2 schools and institutes, of which Auris is a member. Comparable as a coordinating body governing Cluster 2 access, placement guidelines, and shared referral infrastructure.
• NSDSK (Nederlandse Stichting voor het Dove en Slechthorende Kind): Dutch foundation providing education, care, and support services for deaf and hard-of-hearing children. Directly comparable on the DSH segment of Auris's mission, particularly on early intervention and family support.

Regional players

• Pento: Dutch special education cluster organization serving several regions. Comparable as another Cluster 2/3 special education provider competing for similar student populations in northern/eastern Netherlands where Auris is not present.

Broad incumbents

• Koninklijke Visio: Dutch expertise organization for blind and visually impaired individuals, offering education, rehabilitation, and advisory services. Comparable as a similarly structured Dutch 'royal' expertise organization across a different sensory disability domain.
• Bartiméus: Dutch expertise organization for people with visual impairment and deafblindness. Comparable as a Dutch foundation offering integrated diagnostics, education, and care services for a sensory-disabled population, with similar funding structure.
• Tobii Dynavox: Global provider of augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) devices and software for individuals with speech and language disabilities. Comparable as a supplier of communication tools used by Auris's DSH and TOS populations.

Emerging players

• Lingraphica: US-based provider of speech-generating devices and therapy apps for people with aphasia and speech/language disorders. Comparable as a digital platform serving similar communication disorder populations.

Others

• Erasmus MC: Dutch academic medical center with which Auris partners on the cochlear implant team. Comparable as a clinical partner delivering the medical/audiological side of the patient journey that Auris's services depend on.
• Universiteit Utrecht (Faculty of Humanities / Social Sciences): Academic partner hosting Auris's endowed TOS chair. Comparable as the research and talent pipeline partner whose outputs feed Auris's clinical and educational practice.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/aurisgroep
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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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