Name

Hogeschool KPZ

Legal name

Hogeschool KPZ

Website

https://kpz.nl

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Zwolle

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Enrollment Fees: Revenue from bachelor, associate degree, and master programs through student tuition and enrollment fees for Dutch and international students.
2. Professional Development Programs (KPZnext): Revenue from post-hbo courses, training programs, expert modules, and network sessions for in-service teachers and pedagogical professionals.
3. Specialized Coordinator Training: Post-hbo opleidingen (Rekencoördinator, Taalcoördinator, Specialist Jonge Kind) generating revenue from course fees.

Pricing tiers

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Core offering

Hogeschool KPZ is a Dutch higher education institution (hogeschool) in Zwolle, Netherlands, that trains students to become primary school teachers and supports in-service educators. It delivers bachelor, associate degree, and master programs in primary education and child development, alongside the KPZnext professional development platform offering post-hbo courses, expert modules, and team training for working teachers and pedagogical professionals. The institution also operates a Knowledge and Innovation Centre with four research chairs connecting educational practice with applied research.

Product overview

Hogeschool KPZ is a higher education institution in Zwolle, Netherlands, specializing in teacher education and professional development for the child and education sector. The institution offers a comprehensive portfolio organized around three main pillars: (1) Degree Programs including Bachelor programs for Primary School Teacher Education (full-time, part-time, and accelerated part-time tracks), Associate Degree programs in Pedagogical Educational Professional (Ad PEP) and Didactic Educational Professional, and three Master programs (Leadership and Innovation, Interprofessional Youth Work, and Learning and Innovation); (2) KPZnext Professional Development platform providing post-hbo qualifications including Math Coordinator, Language Coordinator, Pedagogical Coach, and various expert modules and specialist programs; and (3) Knowledge and Innovation Center with four research chairs (Language & Development, Radiant Mathematics, Interprofessional Collaboration, and Differentiation) conducting applied research to connect practice with theory. The institution also offers international exchange programs and various short courses and networks for ongoing professional development.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• KPZnext: Professional development programs for teachers and pedagogical professionals offering post-hbo education, management programs, and team training.

Products and services

• Leraar Basisonderwijs voltijd (Full-time Primary School Teacher Education) Four-year full-time bachelor's program training students to become primary school teachers, combining theoretical coursework with practical classroom experience from day one.
• Leraar Basisonderwijs deeltijd (Part-time Primary School Teacher Education) Four-year part-time program allowing students to study while working, leading to a bachelor's degree in primary education.
• Pabo deeltijd verkort (Shortened Part-time Pabo) Accelerated two-to-three-year program for students who already hold an HBO or WO diploma, or have completed Ad PEP or Ad DEP.
• Associate Degree Pedagogisch Educatief Professional (Ad PEP) Associate degree program training students as pedagogical educational professionals for work in childcare, early childhood education, and integrated children's centers.
• Didactisch Educatief Professional Program focused on didactic and educational professional skills for those working in educational settings.
• Master Leiderschap en Innovatie Kind en Educatie (MLIKE) Cross-over master program through the Vereniging Hogescholen focusing on leadership and innovation in child and education contexts.
• Master Interprofessioneel werken met Jeugd Master program focused on interprofessional collaboration to address complex issues in the youth domain.
• Master Leren en Innoveren Master program offered through the Radiant Lerarenopleidingen collaboration and delivered by Marnix Academie.
• KPZnext Professional development platform offering post-hbo courses, management programs, and team training for teachers and pedagogical professionals seeking to advance their careers.
• Post-HBO Opleiding Rekencoördinator (Math Coordinator) CPION-registered post-hbo program training participants to become math coordinators, covering didactics, learning pathways, and school math policy over 1.5 years with 350 hours of study.
• Post-HBO Opleiding Taalcoördinator (Language Coordinator) CPION-registered post-hbo program training participants to become language coordinators, covering oral language development, writing, reading, and language policy over 15 sessions.
• Pedagogisch Coach (Pedagogical Coach) Post-ad module training pedagogical professionals in coaching skills, observation, and analysis to improve pedagogical quality in childcare and educational organizations.
• Specialist Jonge Kind (Young Child Specialist) Post-hbo specialization focusing on policy and practices for young children (0-8 years) in educational organizations.
• Specialist Jeugdliteratuur (Youth Literature Specialist) Program training participants to become specialists in youth literature, including picture books and reading promotion.
• Expertmodules Rekencoördinatoren (RC+) Advanced expert modules for trained math coordinators including Kijken naar Kinderen (1 and 2), Rijke Rekenvragen, and other specialization topics.
• International Office / Study Abroad Programs Programs enabling students to do internships or study abroad in countries including Scandinavia, Southern Europe, Austria, Aruba, Suriname, Bali, Indonesia, Nepal, and Kenya.
• Lezen en schrijven in wereldgericht onderwijs Course integrating reading and writing instruction with geography, history, and science subjects for groups 5-8.
• Verlies en rouw in de klas (Loss and Grief in the Classroom) Training program helping teachers support children dealing with loss and grief, providing practical tools for classroom guidance.
• Basisvaardigheden Rekenen (Basic Math Skills) Course focused on developing basic math competencies in children, teaching educators to optimize their teaching skills for mathematics instruction.
• Verdiepingsmodules Taal en Rekenen Deepening modules in language and mathematics for pedagogical educational professionals, covering topics like learning pathways, didactic skills, and identifying learning needs.

Quantifiable outcome

• Very positive student satisfaction ratings in Nationale Studenten Enquête 2026
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

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Ideal customer profiles3 records

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Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered core, minor and moderate.

• Campus Kind en EducatiecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborative campus initiative focused on child and education sector, bringing together educational institutions and practice partners.
• Innovatiecluster Kind en EducatiecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInnovation cluster focused on driving innovative developments in child and education within the region.
• Radiant LerarenopleidingencoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration of teacher training institutions. KPZ participates in Radiant, offering joint Master programs including Master Leren en Innoveren delivered by Marnix Academie.
• Samen Opleiden en Professionaliseren (SOP)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint initiative for teacher training and professional development connecting Hogeschool KPZ with primary schools for practice-based learning.
• Stichting TheoleminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Stichting Theole for educational collaboration.
• Zwolse (Zw8lse)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration with Zwolse educational institutions for regional educational development.
• Scope en Onderwijsregio Zwolle e.o.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIntentieovereenkomst (letter of intent) signed for one powerful educational region in Zwolle and surroundings.
• Freudenthal Instituut (Universiteit Utrecht)moderateTechnology or IntegrationCollaboration with Freudenthal Institute for Science and Mathematics Education for mathematics education research and coordination. KPZ instructor is chair of Panama conference organized by Freudenthal Institute.
• Stichting Post Hoger Beroeps Onderwijs Nederland (CPION)moderateTechnology or IntegrationCPION registers post-hbo diploma programs. KPZ's Rekencoördinator and Taalcoördinator programs are CPION registered, providing graduates with recognized Post HBO Nederland diplomas.
• Landelijk Platform Nascholing Primair Onderwijs (LPNPO)moderateTechnology or IntegrationLPNPO develops and registers post-hbo coordinator training programs. The Post HBO Opleiding tot Coördinator Rekenen is a product of LPNPO developed with Freudenthal Institute.
• obs De Wieden, obs De Springplank (Stichting Openbaar Onderwijs Zwolle)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrimary schools participating in the 'Samen taalkrachtig' (Textloos maar kansrijk) project for wordless picture book research.
• cbs Het Stroomdal (Vivente Stichting voor christelijk primair onderwijs)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrimary school participating in wordless picture book research project 'Tekstloos maar kansrijk'.
• Travers WelzijnminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSocial welfare organization partner in the 'Tekstloos maar kansrijk' research project on language stimulation.
• Stichting LezenmoderateGTM or Marketing PartnerFoundation providing financial contribution for wordless picture books distributed during inspiration sessions, enabling free books for participants.
• International Partner Schools (Scandinavia, South Europe, Austria, Aruba, Suriname, Bali, Indonesia, Nepal, Kenya)moderateStrategic or Co-development PartnerNetwork of international partner schools and educational institutions for student exchanges, internships, and study abroad opportunities during semester 6 of the full-time pabo program.

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Market position

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Competitive moat5 records

Customer concentration

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Subsidiaries6 records

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