Sint-Michielscollege Brasschaat

What Sint-Michielscollege Brasschaat does

Sint-Michielscollege Brasschaat (SMCB) is a Catholic secondary school (ASO) located at Kapelsesteenweg 72 in Brasschaat, Antwerp province, Belgium, founded in 1931 by the Norbertine monks of the Abbey of Averbode. Organized as a vzw (non-profit association) and a member of vzw Katholiek Vlaams Onderwijs (KVO) — a network of 8 schools serving nearly 8,000 students — SMCB also participates in scholengemeenschap Lieven Gevaert since 2014. The school currently serves 937 students across six grade levels with 115 teaching staff, offering general secondary tracks in Latin, Greek, Modern Languages, Sciences, Economics, Humanities, and Mathematics, plus an Honours program in partnership with the University of Antwerp that allows 6th-year students to earn university credits, and a dedicated program for cognitively gifted students.

The school's core technology stack centers on a 1:1 iPad program launched in September 2021 (funded budget-neutrally through the Flemish 'Digisprong' initiative), supported by the Smartschool learning management and parent communication platform. Its product portfolio extends beyond academics to sub-brands including Epidauros (theatre, since 1976), SMCBeats (music), Modeclub (fashion), Olympiades (academic competitions), translation contests, supervised evening study, and student welfare/care programs.

Revenue is generated primarily through per-pupil Flemish government subsidies and tuition/fees, supplemented by textbook sales/rentals via third-party Studieshop.be, evening study subscriptions for years 1–4, and parent council (ORSO) contributions. Go-to-market is event-driven: the school recruits first-year students through the centralized VLAS government admission portal (open late March–April), supplemented by an annual Kennismakingsdag open house, school information evenings, and the institutional reputation of 35,180+ alumni. Marketing relies on the school website (smcb.be), Facebook (SMCBrasschaat), and Smartschool as ongoing parent engagement channels.

Name

Sint-Michielscollege Brasschaat

Legal name

Sint-Michielscollege Brasschaat vzw

Website

https://smcb.be

Company type

Private

Founded year

1931

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Sint-Michielscollege Brasschaat is a Catholic secondary school (ASO) in Brasschaat, Belgium, founded in 1931, serving 937 students aged 12–18 with multiple academic tracks, a 1:1 iPad program, and an Honours partnership with the University of Antwerp, operating as a non-profit within the vzw KVO school network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Secondary Education (Catholic ASO)

NAICS

All Other Schools and Instruction (61169)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Learning Device Ecosystems & 1:1 Program Solutions (Devices, MDM, Charging) (EDAJAMAL)

akta.pro secondary industry

Curriculum, Lesson Planning & Instructional Content Platforms (EDAJAMAD)

Keywords

• Secondary education services
• Catholic secondary school
• General education ASO
• Student learning programs
• Gifted student support

Headquarters

HQ city

Brasschaat

HQ country

Belgium

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Tuition and School Fees: The school charges standard tuition and related fees for secondary education, typical for Belgian Catholic schools. Specific fee structures are published in the annual school regulations (Schoolreglement).
2. Book Sales and Rental: Textbooks are available for purchase or rental through Studieshop.be. Students also have the option to acquire books through alternative channels. School supply lists are published annually.
3. Evening Study Program: The school offers evening study sessions (avondstudie) four evenings per week for students in years 1–4, for a small fee.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Sint-Michielscollege Brasschaat is a Catholic secondary school delivering general secondary education (ASO stream) across six years for students aged 12-18 in Brasschaat, Belgium. It offers multiple specialization tracks (Latin, Greek-Latin, Modern Languages, Sciences, Economics, Mathematics), supported by a 1:1 iPad device program and the Smartschool learning management platform, plus enrichment offerings including an Honours program with the University of Antwerp, a Gifted Student Program, evening study sessions, and broad extracurricular activities.

Product overview

Sint-Michielscollege Brasschaat is a Catholic secondary school (ASO) offering a comprehensive educational program across three grades with multiple study directions including Latin, Greek, Modern Sciences, Economics, Humane Sciences, and Modern Languages. The school provides iPads for all students as a core learning tool and uses the Smartschool platform for learning management and parent communication. Beyond academics, the school offers a rich extracurricular portfolio including honours programs for gifted students, theatre (Epidauros), music (SMCBeats), fashion (Modeclub), academic competitions (Olympiades), and translation contests. Support services include evening study, study coaching, and dedicated gifted student programs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Epidauros: The theater group of Sint-Michielscollege Brasschaat, founded in 1976. Produces an annual theater performance involving students, alumni, teachers, and former teachers.
• Modeclub
• SMCBeats
• ORSO

Products and services

• ASO Secondary Education Program Comprehensive general secondary education (ASO stream) across six years and three degrees, with tracks in Latin, Greek-Latin, Modern Languages, Sciences, Natural Sciences, Economics, and Mathematics. Designed for students aged 12-18.
• Honoursaanbod (Honours Program with University of Antwerp) Honors program for exceptional 6th-year students enabling them to take University of Antwerp bachelor-level courses for academic credit before completing secondary education.
• Gifted Student Program (Hoogbegaafden) Dedicated enrichment track (PI program) for cognitively gifted secondary students, offering differentiated instruction to prevent underperformance and learning difficulties typical in high-ability learners.
• Evening Study Program (Avondstudie) Supervised evening study sessions offered four evenings per week (16:10-17:30) for students in years 1-4, available for a small annual fee to support homework completion and study habits.
• Textbook Distribution (via Studieshop.be) Annual textbook sales and rental service for enrolled students, distributed via the third-party Studieshop.be platform. Families who rent books receive a barcode via email and return books by the indicated deadline.
• Epidauros Theatre Programme Annual theatre production program for students, alumni, teachers, and former teachers of Sint-Michielscollege Brasschaat, founded in 1976.
• SMCBeats Music Programme Student music creation and performance program at Sint-Michielscollege Brasschaat, showcasing musical talent at the school.
• Modeclub (Fashion Club) Annual student fashion club at Sint-Michielscollege Brasschaat producing an end-of-year fashion show with student-designed clothing based on selected themes.
• Academic Olympiads (Olympiades) Academic competition program covering Mathematics, Biology, Physics, Chemistry, and Theology Olympiads for upper-grade secondary students.
• Vertaalwedstrijden (Translation Competitions) Latin and Greek translation competitions under the Flemish Community, including individual (Cicero, Plato) and class-based (Vergilius, Sophocles) contests for SMCB students.
• Leerlingenraad - Collegeteam (Student Council) Student council organizing the annual college festival (collegefeest) and various activities, fundraising actions, and community events for the student body.
• 1:1 iPad Device Program One-to-one iPad device program providing each first-year student with a personal iPad (with protective case, digital pen, and keyboard) for use both in school and at home. Tablets supplement textbooks for internet access, dictionaries, calculators, note-taking, group work, and differentiated learning.

Quantifiable outcome

• 35,180+ graduates
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Universiteit Antwerpen (University of Antwerp)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe school partners with the University of Antwerp for its Honours program, allowing top-performing 6th-year students to take one university-level course (3 or 4 credits) from the first year of a bachelor's program. Students receive credit recognition if they subsequently enroll at the University of Antwerp.
• Studieshop.beminorOthersStudieshop.be handles textbook rental and sales for the school's students. The school publishes official book lists, and students/families can rent or purchase books through the Studieshop platform.
• Katholiek Vlaams Onderwijs (KVO) / vzw KVOcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSint-Michielscollege is a member of vzw KVO (Katholiek Vlaams Onderwijs), which coordinates the implementation of the shared Catholic educational project across 8 member schools serving nearly 8,000 students. KVO manages educational policy, school governance, and the common educational mission.
• Scholengemeenschap Lieven GevaertcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSince 2014, Sint-Michielscollege has been part of Scholengemeenschap Lieven Gevaert, which coordinates the interests of several Catholic schools in the Antwerp area, enabling a broader range of study programs and educational services across the school network.
• Abdij van Averbode (Abbey of Averbode)minorOthersThe school was founded in 1931 by Norbertine monks from the Abbey of Averbode, following the Rule of Augustine. The Abbey (represented by the Abbot) retains ownership of the school's real estate and has members on the boards of the school's governance structures.
• SmartschoolcoreTechnology or IntegrationSmartschool is the digital learning and communication platform used by the school for parent-student-teacher communication, grade reporting, document sharing, and classroom management. Each parent receives login credentials at the start of the school year.
• De LijnminorOthersThe school is accessible via multiple De Lijn bus routes (650, 670, 640, 660) with stops near the main entrance on Kapelsesteenweg, supporting student transportation for those commuting from surrounding areas.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves13 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Others

• KVO-Scholengroep (vzw Katholiek Vlaams Onderwijs): The umbrella non-profit organisation coordinating Catholic education across 8 member schools (including SMCB) serving nearly 8,000 students. Not a competitor but the governing/coordination body whose strategy and policies directly shape SMCB's operating environment.
• Scholengemeenschap Lieven Gevaert: The Antwerp-area scholengemeenschap (school community) that Sint-Michielscollege joined in 2014, coordinating interests across several Catholic schools. Functions as a coordination/governance peer rather than a competitor, enabling program-sharing and joint representation.

Direct peers

• Onze-Lieve-Vrouwecollege Antwerpen: Catholic secondary school in Antwerp with multiple ASO directions including sciences, languages, and economics. Highly comparable in product offering (general secondary education), target market (Flemish Catholic families), and regional footprint.
• Sint-Jan Berchmanscollege Antwerpen: A well-known Jesuit Catholic secondary school in Antwerp offering ASO tracks with a comparable curriculum breadth (Latin, sciences, modern languages) and a similar faith-based educational identity to Sint-Michielscollege. Operates in the same Antwerp region and competes for the same pool of Catholic-school-seeking families.
• Heilig Hart van Maria Berchem: Catholic secondary school in Berchem (adjacent to Brasschaat) offering ASO tracks. Comparable in faith-based positioning and curriculum; competes for families in the greater Antwerp catchment area overlapping with SMCB.
• Sint-Lievenscollege Antwerpen: Jesuit Catholic secondary school in Antwerp offering ASO tracks across multiple specialisations. Directly comparable in mission (Catholic identity, broad academic curriculum) and geography, competing with SMCB for Antwerp-region enrollees.
• Sint-Norbertusinstituut Duffel: Catholic secondary school in the Mechelen/Antwerp region offering ASO programs. Comparable in Catholic identity and ASO curriculum structure, though located slightly outside SMCB's core Brasschaat catchment.

Broad incumbents

• GO! Scholengroep Antwerpen: Public (Flemish Community) education network operating multiple secondary schools in the Antwerp region. A broader incumbent alternative to Catholic ASO schools; competes on price (no tuition) and breadth of programs but without SMCB's faith-based or device-program differentiation.
• Koninklijk Atheneum Antwerpen: Larger, publicly funded secondary school in Antwerp offering ASO and other tracks. Competes with SMCB for the same academically oriented families but without the Catholic identity or 1:1 iPad program differentiation.

Emerging players

• International School of Antwerp: Private international school serving expatriate and internationally-oriented families in the Antwerp region. Competes for a narrower, higher-income segment with English-medium instruction rather than Flemish ASO tracks; relevant as an emerging alternative to local Catholic schools.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/SMCBrasschaat
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/sint-michielscollege-brasschaat

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Number of profiles

Profiles18 records

Funding overview

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