Albeda College

What Albeda College does

Albeda College is a privately-operated Regional Training Center (ROC) based in Rotterdam, Netherlands, providing secondary vocational education (MBO) and adult education to approximately 22,000 students through a workforce of 2,400 employees. Founded in 1997, Albeda operates as a publicly funded Dutch MBO institution organized into 16 specialized colleges spanning sectors including healthcare (Zorgcollege), hospitality (Horecacollege with three training restaurants), aviation (Rotterdam The Hague Airport College), performing arts (Danscollege, MBO Theaterschool, Muzikant Producer), business (Economie & Ondernemen), sports (Sportcollege), and technical training (via the joint Techniek College Rotterdam with Zadkine). The institution delivers approximately 120 vocational programs and 200+ short courses across 18 physical locations throughout the Rijnmond region, including specialized training facilities such as the SS Rotterdam cruise ship, Rotterdam The Hague Airport, and the Bakery Innovation Academy.

The core technology stack consists of standard Dutch educational administration tools: EduArte for scheduling, attendance, and grade management, alongside a SharePoint-based intranet (Albeda Portaal) integrating Office365 for students and staff. Albeda operates under dual learning pathways — BOL (school-based) and BBL (work-integrated learning at recognized leerbedrijven) — with articulation into higher education via the Rotterdam Academy joint venture (associate degrees with Zadkine and Hogeschool Rotterdam) and VAVO Rijnmond College for adult secondary education. The institution was recognized as the most sustainable MBO institution in the Netherlands in both 2023 and 2024 (SustainaBul MBO, 90% score).

Revenue derives primarily from Dutch government funding allocated based on student enrollment and completions, supplemented by statutory tuition (lesgeld) for adult students, contract-based corporate training, customized adult education programs under the Onderwijs voor Volwassenen umbrella, and various subsidy schemes (subsidieregelingen). The go-to-market combines direct-to-consumer student recruitment through open days, trial study programs, an online Studiekeuzetest (career aptitude test), and school counselor networks targeting VO-schools (vmbo/havo/vwo), with a consultative sales approach for B2B corporate training and adult education partnerships. Leadership rests with the college van bestuur chaired by Simone Fredriksz, with Sven de Langen as board member, under supervision of a raad van toezicht chaired by Hedy van den Berk.

Name

Albeda College

Legal name

Albeda College

Website

https://albeda.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

1997

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Albeda College is a Rotterdam-based Regional Training Center (ROC) providing secondary vocational education (MBO) and adult education to approximately 22,000 students across 18 locations in the Rijnmond region through 16 specialized colleges covering healthcare, hospitality, aviation, arts, and technical sectors.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Rotterdam

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices20 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Tuition - Publicly Funded Education: As a publicly funded ROC (Regional Training Center) in the Netherlands, Albeda receives government funding based on student enrollment numbers and completions. Students pay statutory tuition fees (lesgeld) set by the Dutch Ministry of Education.
2. Adult Education and Contract Activities: Albeda generates revenue through contract-based education for adults (onderwijs voor volwassenen), including customized training programs for companies, language courses, and professional development. Revenue comes from course fees, training contracts with businesses, and subsidy schemes (subsidieregelingen) for adult education.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Albeda College is a regional training center (ROC) delivering secondary vocational education (MBO) and adult education in the Rotterdam region of the Netherlands. It offers approximately 120 MBO programs across 16 specialized colleges, plus adult education, VAVO (adult secondary education), Dutch language and integration courses, associate degree pathways, and customized corporate training for businesses.

Product overview

Albeda College is a regional vocational education and training institution (mbo) and adult education provider in Rotterdam and the Rijnmond region. The institution operates as a multi-college platform offering approximately 120 vocational programs across 16 specialized colleges, including Beauty & Fashioncollege, College Economie & Ondernemen, College Muzikant Producer, College Sociaal & Pedagogisch Werk, Danscollege, Facilitair & Veiligheidscollege, Horecacollege, MBO Theaterschool, Rotterdam The Hague Airport College, Sportcollege, Startcollege, Travel & Leisure College, Zorgcollege, Taal & Inburgering, Techniek College Rotterdam (joint venture), and VAVO Rijnmond College. Additional offerings include Rotterdam Academy (associate degrees), adult education programs, and the Studie info punt guidance service. The institution serves approximately 22,000 students with short courses, contract activities, and customized corporate training through its Via Delta lifelong learning initiative.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Rotterdam Academy: A joint venture between Albeda, Zadkine, and Hogeschool Rotterdam offering Associate degree programs (niveau 5) that bridge mbo level 4 and hbo bachelor level.
• Techniek College Rotterdam
• Albeda Vipz
• Albeda Groos!
• Albeda Proef!

Products and services

• MBO Vocational Programs (16 Colleges, ~120 programs)
• Adult Education (Onderwijs voor volwassenen) Dedicated adult education division delivering vocational courses and training tailored to adult learners, often offered in modular formats to fit around work and family commitments. Targets adults seeking to upskill, reskill, or obtain vocational qualifications.
• VAVO Rijnmond College (Adult Secondary Education) Adult secondary education (VAVO) at Rijnmond College, allowing adults to obtain HAVO or VMBO-T diplomas. Designed for adult learners who did not complete secondary education earlier and need qualifications to progress to higher education or work.
• Rotterdam Academy (Associate Degree) Rotterdam Academy delivers associate degree (Ad) programs that allow MBO graduates and other students to progress to higher professional education. Acts as a bridge between vocational training and HBO (university of applied sciences).
• Dutch Language and Integration Courses (Taal & Inburgering) Dutch language and civic integration (inburgering) courses for migrants and newcomers required to obtain language proficiency and knowledge of Dutch society. Supports integration into the labor market and society in the Rotterdam region.
• Customized Corporate Training (Bedrijven) Customized training and upskilling programs designed for businesses and employers. Accessed through a dedicated 'Bedrijven' (Businesses) portal, addressing workforce development needs across industries served by Albeda's 16 colleges.

Named customers6 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

19 partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.

• DrechtDokterscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 24 June 2026Regional healthcare organization partnership for accelerated training program for medical assistants. Albeda Zorgcollege collaborates with regional GP organizations to address healthcare staffing shortages through fast-track 15-month bbl programs. First cohort of 18-20 students starts September 2026.
• Delta DokterscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 24 June 2026Regional healthcare organization partnership for accelerated training program for medical assistants. Strategic cooperation to bridge education and healthcare practice in Zuid-Holland Zuid region.
• Zorggroep RidderkerkcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 24 June 2026Regional healthcare organization partnership for accelerated training program for medical assistants.
• Zorggroep HoeksewaardcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 24 June 2026Regional healthcare organization partnership for accelerated training program for medical assistants.
• Huisarts en ZorgcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 24 June 2026Regional healthcare organization partnership for accelerated training program for medical assistants.
• SamergosupportingStrategic or Co-development Partner · 24 June 2026Supporting organization in the accelerated medical assistant training initiative. Samergo coordinates regional education and work field collaboration.
• Via DeltacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration of ROC's in South Holland addressing labor shortages through lifelong learning initiatives. Albeda is part of Via Delta which connects education, business, and government to guide unused labor potential toward sustainable employment.
• ZadkinecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner ROC in Techniek College Rotterdam, combining forces to offer leading technical and technological programs. Together with business sector, programs are aligned with labor market needs.
• Hogeschool RotterdamcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in Rotterdam Academy, providing associate degree programs (niveau 5) that bridge mbo level 4 and hbo bachelor. The collaboration enables smooth transitions between educational levels.
• Bakery Innovation Academy (FIA)supportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerFood Innovation Academy where Albeda Horecacollege bakery students train. Business, education, and government collaborate to sustain the food sector with skilled workers, knowledge, and innovation.
• SS RotterdamsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerUnique training location where Albeda Horecacollege students receive hospitality education aboard the historic SS Rotterdam cruise ship.
• Rotterdam The Hague AirportcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic partnership with Rotterdam The Hague Airport for aviation service training. Students learn in real airport environment with aircraft and check-in counters.
• Axxicom Airport CaddysupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner providing practical training at Schiphol Airport for aviation service students as hosts.
• Dutch Dance Artistry (DDA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerExternal creative agency and coordinating learning company providing practical guidance for Albeda Danscollege students in commercial dance field.
• House of KnowledgecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerImpresario providing practical guidance for Albeda College Muzikant Producer students. Part of professional network helping students market their music products.
• Grafisch LyceumsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerCross-over collaboration with Grafisch Lyceum Rotterdam for combined programs and student exchanges.
• SKVRsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerCultural education institution collaboration for Albeda Danscollege student performances and creative projects.
• SwissportsupportingImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerAviation services company providing internship placements for Albeda aviation students at Schiphol Airport as passenger service agents.
• ZadkinecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint language education provision with Zadkine for Dutch language courses (NT1 and NT2) as part of Albeda Startcollege offerings.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Zadkine: Rotterdam-based publicly funded ROC (regional training center) offering MBO programs across similar vocational sectors. Most direct comparable as both a competitor for students/employers and a joint-venture partner in Techniek College Rotterdam and Rotterdam Academy.
• ROC Mondriaan: The Hague region ROC operating the same publicly funded Dutch MBO model with multi-college structure across healthcare, technical, business, and services programs. Direct comparable in scale, governance structure, and revenue model.
• Da Vinci College: Dordrecht-area MBO/ROC offering vocational programs across similar sectors to Albeda, geographically close in Zuid-Holland Zuid and competing for the same regional healthcare and technical employer networks.
• ROC van Amsterdam: Large Amsterdam-based ROC with comparable multi-college MBO structure, publicly funded revenue model, and adult education offering. Direct comparable in operating model and scale.
• Summa College: Eindhoven-region ROC offering comparable MBO programs across technical, healthcare, hospitality, and creative disciplines. Similar publicly funded model with strong employer partnerships in a different Dutch region.
• ROC Midden Nederland: Utrecht-area ROC providing MBO and adult education with comparable multi-college structure, including technical, healthcare, and services sectors. Same publicly funded Dutch vocational model.
• ROC Nijmegen: Nijmegen-region ROC delivering comparable Dutch MBO programs under the same publicly funded framework, with multi-college structure spanning healthcare, technical, and services sectors.
• Grafisch Lyceum Rotterdam: Rotterdam-based specialized MBO college for media, design, and technology. Active cross-over collaboration partner with Albeda Danscollege, competing and cooperating for the same Rotterdam creative-sector students.

Emerging players

• Hogeschool Rotterdam: Rotterdam-based hogeschool (university of applied sciences) and Rotterdam Academy joint-venture partner. Operates one level above Albeda in the Dutch education stack (HBO vs MBO) but shares the same regional labor market alignment and student pathways.
• LOI (Leidse Onderwijsinstellingen): Netherlands-based distance-learning and adult education provider offering flexible MBO-aligned programs. Adjacent competitor in the adult/continuing education segment where Albeda's 'Onderwijs voor volwassenen' operates.

Market position

Strengths1 record

Weaknesses1 record

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks1 record

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/Albedambo
• YouTubeyoutube.com/albedarotterdam
• Facebookfacebook.com/Albeda
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/albeda-college
• Instagraminstagram.com/albedambo

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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