Koning Willem I College

What Koning Willem I College does

Koning Willem I College (KW1C) is a Dutch secondary vocational education institution (MBO school) operated by Stichting Regionaal Onderwijscentrum Noordoost-Brabant. It is one of the Regionaal Opleidingscentra (ROCs) authorized under the Dutch MBO system to deliver publicly funded vocational training. The institution offers programs at qualification levels 1 through 4 across 16 interest areas spanning construction, creative arts, hospitality, healthcare, ICT, technology and laboratory sciences, logistics, business services, childcare, and integration/language education (inburgering). Programs are delivered in two learning pathways: BOL (school-based learning combining classroom theory with practical training) and BBL (work-based learning where students hold an employment contract with an employer while attending school).

KW1C operates across five main campuses in 's-Hertogenbosch (three locations: Vlijmenseweg, Onderwijsboulevard, and Stadionlaan), Cuijk (Beversestraat), Veghel (Muntelaar), and Oss (Euterpelaan), with a planned 2027 expansion into the Rivierenland region via a merger with ROC Rivor that will also introduce qualification level 5 (associate degree) programs. Specialized practical facilities — workshops, laboratories, training restaurants, a theater, automotive facilities, and a practice house (De TerugWinwoning) — are embedded across campuses to enable the approximately 75% practical content in many programs. The institution runs a KW1C mobile application (iOS/Android) for student services, an International Office coordinating student exchanges with schools in Germany, France, Finland, and the UK, and a dedicated corporate training channel (Koningsacademie.nl) for employer-sponsored workforce development in key regional industry sectors (agri-food, high-tech, logistics, construction, bioscience). KW1C also serves as a designated inburgering provider delivering Dutch language and integration programs under the Wet inburgering 2021 and 2013.

Revenue is derived primarily from Dutch Ministry of Education funding per qualifying student, supplemented by government-regulated tuition (lesgeld/cursusgeld) and BBL co-financing from employer partners, with a developing corporate training revenue stream via Koningsacademie. Pricing is publicly disclosed and government-set, with examples including €1,458 per year in Ministry lesgeld for a BOL level 4 program and €762 per year in cursusgeld for a BBL level 3 program, plus modest school-specific costs. The institution employs 1001-5000 staff and serves a regional population of approximately 660,000 in Noordoost-Brabant. KW1C reports strong outcome metrics versus national benchmarks (88% graduation rate on select programs versus 80% national; 97% graduate employment). In June 2026, KW1C received the Nederlandse Onderwijspremie of €500,000 from the Dutch Ministry of Education for Technical Education. The institution is non-traded, with no disclosed external equity owners; the legal entity is a Dutch foundation (Stichting), operating as a non-profit.

Name

Koning Willem I College

Legal name

Stichting Regionaal Onderwijs Centrum Noordoost-Brabant

Website

https://kw1c.nl

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Koning Willem I College is a Dutch publicly funded vocational education institution (MBO) serving Noordoost-Brabant, delivering BOL and BBL programs at qualification levels 1-4 across 16 interest areas from its five campuses in 's-Hertogenbosch, Cuijk, Veghel, and Oss, and is expanding into Rivierenland in 2027 via merger with ROC Rivor.

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Product category

Vocational Education and Training

NAICS

Technical and Trade Schools (61151)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Career Exploration & Labor Market Readiness (EDAAAKAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Finance, Banking & Capital Markets (EDAAAPAG), Learning, Training & Corporate Education Consulting (BPAHAGAE)

Keywords

• Vocational education programs
• Mbo secondary education
• Integration training services
• Corporate workforce training
• Professional development courses

Headquarters

HQ city

's-hertogenbosch

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Government-funded vocational education: Primary revenue is derived from government funding for vocational education programs. KW1C operates as a publicly funded ROC (Regionaal Opleidingscentrum) under the Dutch mbo education system, receiving state funding for qualifying students.
2. Student tuition and fees: Students pay tuition fees (lesgeld/cursusgeld) set by the Dutch Ministry of Education. Fees vary by program type and student age. BBL students earn wages at their employer while attending school, reducing net cost to the institution.
3. Bedrijfsopleidingen (Corporate training): Corporate training programs offered through Koningsacademie.nl for business clients needing employee upskilling and professional development.

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Koning Willem I College is a Dutch Regional Education Center (ROC) delivering secondary vocational education (mbo) across 16 interest areas at qualification levels 1-4 in Noordoost-Brabant. It provides both school-based learning (BOL) and work-based learning (BBL) pathways, supplemented by inburgering integration programs for newcomers and corporate training delivered through Koningsacademie.nl.

Product overview

Koning Willem I College is a Dutch MBO (secondary vocational education) institution offering a comprehensive portfolio of vocational training programs across 16 interest areas. The college operates as a regional education center providing both BOL (school-based learning) and BBL (work-based learning) programs at qualification levels 1-4. In addition to its core educational offerings, the institution provides a student mobile application (KW1C-applicatie) available via Apple App Store and Google Play Store, as well as corporate training through the Koningsacademie. The college's educational sectors include construction and furniture making, creative arts, hospitality, integration and language courses, childcare and education, marketing and sales, media/ICT and design, mobility and logistics, entrepreneurship and management, safety and sports, technology and laboratory sciences, tourism and events, personal care, business services, healthcare and welfare, and VAVO preparatory programs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• KW1C-applicatie: The college's official mobile application for students and staff, providing access to schedules, accounts, and college services.

Products and services

• KW1C-applicatie (Mobile Application) Mobile application for students and staff to access schedules, results, attendance records, account information, and make reservations at school facilities. Available via Apple App Store and Google Play Store.
• MBO Vocational Education Programs (BOL pathway)
• MBO Vocational Education Programs (BBL pathway)
• Inburgering Integration Programs
• Koningsacademie Corporate Training (Bedrijfsopleidingen)
• VAVO Preparatory Programs

Quantifiable outcome

• 97% of graduates find work (landelijk benchmark)
• +2 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• ROC RivorcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2027In 2027, KW1C and ROC Rivor will merge to form one combined school serving the Rivierenland region. This strategic partnership bundles strengths to provide good, contemporary education in the region through nearby local campuses. The combined institution will offer mbo levels 1-4, with the merged entity expanding to offer level 5 programs.
• German partner schoolsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational partnership with schools in Germany for student exchanges and collaborative projects.
• French partner schoolsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational partnership with schools in France for student exchanges and collaborative projects.
• Finnish partner schoolsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational partnership with schools in Finland for student exchanges and collaborative projects.
• UK partner schoolsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational partnership with schools in the United Kingdom for student exchanges and collaborative projects.
• International businesses and companiescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnerships with (international) businesses and companies are essential to the education offered. Students gain international experience through exchanges between KW1C's international partner schools and these businesses. Key regional industry sectors include agri-food, high-tech & data, logistics, trades, construction, and bioscience.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• ROC Rivor: Regional Dutch vocational education center (mbo) operating in the Rivierenland region, offering programs at qualification levels 1-4. Directly comparable to KW1C in product, customer base, and funding model; set to merge with KW1C in 2027.
• Summa College: Mbo institution based in Eindhoven serving the broader Noord-Brabant region. Directly comparable to KW1C as a Dutch regional vocational education center offering BOL/BBL pathways across multiple interest areas with similar government-funding model.
• ROC Mondriaan: Large The Hague-based ROC offering mbo programs across many vocational sectors. Directly comparable as a Dutch regional vocational education center with similar student demographics, qualification levels, and funding structure.
• ROC van Amsterdam: Amsterdam-based ROC, one of the largest mbo institutions in the Netherlands. Directly comparable in product offering (mbo levels 1-4, BOL/BBL), customer base, and revenue model, though operating in a metropolitan context rather than KW1C's regional Noord-Brabant setting.
• MBO Utrecht: Utrecht-based mbo school offering vocational programs across multiple sectors. Directly comparable to KW1C as a regional Dutch vocational institution serving a defined geographic catchment with government funding.
• NOVA College: Haarlem-area mbo institution offering vocational education at levels 1-4. Directly comparable in product (BOL/BBL mbo programs), target market (post-VMBO students), and operating model.
• Da Vinci College: Dordrecht-based ROC offering mbo vocational programs. Directly comparable to KW1C as a Dutch regional vocational education institution with similar funding and program structures.
• Deltion College: Zwolle-based mbo institution offering vocational training across numerous sectors. Directly comparable to KW1C in product offering, customer segments, and government-funded operating model.

Regional players

• ROC Friesland: Regional mbo institution operating in Friesland province with comparable vocational programs. Comparable in product and business model but serving a different geographic region than KW1C.

Others

• Koningsacademie: KW1C's own corporate training brand offering employee upskilling programs. Adjacent because it is part of KW1C itself; comparable to commercial training providers like NCOI or Schouten & Nelissen that offer corporate vocational training to businesses.

Market position

Strengths2 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/KW1C
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/KoningWillemICollege
• Facebookfacebook.com/KoningWillemICollege
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/school/koning-willem-i-college
• Instagraminstagram.com/kw1c
• TikToktiktok.com/@koningwillem1college

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