MBO Amersfoort

Name

MBO Amersfoort

Legal name

MBO Amersfoort

Website

https://mboamersfoort.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

2013

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Amersfoort

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices21 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Government Education Funding: Primary revenue stream from Dutch Ministry of Education, Culture and Science (Ministerie van OCW) funding based on student enrollment numbers and performance metrics
2. BOL Tuition Fees: Full-time vocational education (BOL) tuition fees paid by students aged 18+. BOL tuition for 2026-2027 is €1,511 per year, collected by DUO
3. BBL Course Fees: Part-time/apprenticeship education (BBL) fees. Level 1-2: €314/year, Level 3-4: €762/year for 2026-2027. May be paid by employer under third-party declaration
4. Professional Programs: Continuing education and professional development courses through the Professionals Programma for working adults in the Amersfoort region

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

MBO Amersfoort is a Dutch regional vocational education center (ROC) delivering secondary vocational education and training (mbo) across 14 specialized schools at 10 locations in Amersfoort and Utrecht. The institution offers over 120 vocational programs at Levels 1-4 through three learning pathways (BOL, BOL in praktijk, and BBL), and operates more than 10 educational companies (Onderwijsbedrijven) including the nationally recognized Leerhotel Het Klooster where students learn on the job in real businesses.

Product overview

MBO Amersfoort is a regional vocational education and training center (ROC) offering over 120 mbo-opleidingen (vocational education programs) across 14 schools and 10 locations in Amersfoort and Utrecht. The institution operates as an educational service provider, not a technology product company. Its offerings include various vocational training programs at Levels 1-4, work-based learning (BBL), school-based learning (BOL), and practical learning (BOL in praktijk) through its Unterwijsbedrijven (educational businesses). Programs span sectors including Health, Welfare, Technology, Economy, Hospitality, Beauty, Health Tech, Sport, Security, and Entree (entry-level programs for students without a diploma). The institution also offers special programs such as MHBO (accelerated mbo), MBO Flex (flexible study), topsport coordination, and a Professionals Program for continuing education.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Onderwijs in Bedrijf: Educational business concept where students learn through practical work experience in real business settings
• Professionals Programma
• MijnMBOA
• MBO Flex
• MHBO
• Center for Teaching and Learning

Products and services

• MBO Vocational Education Programs (BOL, BOL in praktijk, BBL) Full range of mbo-level vocational programs at Levels 1-4 spanning sectors including Health, Welfare, Technology, Economy, Hospitality, Beauty, Health Tech, Sport, Security, and Entry-level (Entree) programs, leading to recognized mbo qualifications and either direct labor market entry or pathway to HBO.
• MBO Flex Flexible mbo program that allows students to design their own education at their own pace, tailored to individual learning preferences and circumstances.
• MHBO (Accelerated mbo) Accelerated mbo Level 4 programs that can be completed in two years, providing a fast-track pathway for students to progress to hbo (higher professional education).
• Professionals Programma Continuing education and professional development courses for working adults in the Amersfoort region, supporting upskilling, reskilling, and career advancement.
• Entree-opleidingen Entry-level vocational programs (Niveau 1-2) designed for students without a secondary school diploma, including specialized Entree courses for international students and non-native speakers needing Dutch language support.

Quantifiable outcome

• Improved student satisfaction: 2026 JOB-monitor shows students are more positive about their education than in 2024 across almost all topics including guidance, school education, input opportunities, choice flexibility, and future preparation
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• UNESCO-Scholennetwerk Nederland (UNESCO Schools Network Netherlands)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 June 2024Full membership since June 2024. MBO Amersfoort is part of a global network of 10,000+ schools focused on world citizenship and intercultural learning. The partnership emphasizes two UNESCO themes: World Citizenship through international projects, internships, and collaborations; and Intercultural learning and cultural diversity through international exchanges, workshops, and annual Meet the World-week activities.
• SBB (Samenwerkingsorganisatie Beroepsonderwijs Bedrijfsleven)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSBB is the knowledge center for vocational education and business that recognizes and approves training companies (leerbedrijven). They work with MBO Amersfoort to ensure quality of work placements and apprenticeships, maintain the stagemarkt.nl platform for finding recognized internships, and provide training for practical supervisors at training companies.
• JOBmbocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJOBmbo is the national interest organization for mbo students advocating for good education, good internships, and equal opportunities. MBO Amersfoort collaborates with JOBmbo on student satisfaction monitoring (JOB-monitor), student arena events during Week van BPV, and improving internship experiences and student rights.
• Erasmus+ ProgramminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMBO Amersfoort participates in Erasmus+ KA1 and KA2 projects for international mobility and cooperation. The program enables student and staff exchanges abroad and supports internationalization at home initiatives.
• Regional Secondary Schools (vmbo, havo, vwo)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartnerships with secondary schools in the Amersfoort region for student recruitment. Career counselors (decanen) at these schools guide students toward appropriate MBO programs. Use of Digitaal Doorstroom Dossier (DDD) for smooth transition from secondary to vocational education.
• Regional Employers and Training CompaniescoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartnerships with businesses in the Amersfoort and Utrecht region for BBL (apprenticeship) placements and internship opportunities. These include recognized leerbedrijven verified by SBB, as well as the institution's own 10+ educational companies (Onderwijsbedrijven).

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Regional players

• TAFE NSW: Australian public vocational education provider offering technical and trade training across multiple campuses and sectors. Comparable in mission and operational scope but operating under a different (Australian) funding framework and not directly competing in the Dutch market.
• BFI Burgenland: Austrian vocational training institute offering adult continuing education and apprenticeship-aligned programs. Comparable in mission (workforce-focused training) and program breadth but operates under Austrian funding rules and does not compete in the Netherlands.

Direct peers

• ROC Nijmegen: Mid-sized Dutch ROC providing secondary vocational education with BOL/BBL pathways under the same OCW funding model. Operates multiple schools across sectors parallel to MBO Amersfoort's structure.
• ROC Aventus: Regional vocational education center (ROC) in Apeldoorn offering BOL/BBL programs across similar sectors with the same OCW funding structure and Dutch mbo regulatory framework. Comparable in scale and program breadth.
• ROC Leiden: Dutch regional ROC operating in the Leiden/Leiden region with BOL/BBL vocational education programs under the same OCW funding model and mbo regulatory framework. Comparable scale and program breadth.
• Alfa-college: Regional ROC in Groningen/North Netherlands offering mbo programs under the same funding and regulatory framework. Similar multi-school structure and sector spread to MBO Amersfoort.
• ROC Tilburg: Regional Dutch ROC serving the Tilburg/west Brabant area with BOL/BBL vocational programs. Operates under the same OCW funding and Inspectie van het Onderwijs oversight as MBO Amersfoort, with comparable program diversity.
• Summa College: Larger ROC in the Eindhoven region operating comparable mbo programs across health, technology, hospitality, and business with the same Dutch funding and regulatory structure. Comparable in operational model and breadth of program portfolio.
• MBO Utrecht: Direct regional peer operating in the same Utrecht province, offering comparable mbo programs (BOL/BBL) with similar government funding model and regulated tuition. Most directly comparable competitor given geographic overlap and similar scale.

Broad incumbents

• ROC van Amsterdam: Larger Dutch ROC operating in the Amsterdam metropolitan region with a much broader portfolio of mbo programs. Same funding model and regulatory framework but at materially greater scale, making it a broader incumbent rather than a direct scale peer.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Subsidiaries14 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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Investments

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