What OSTREA LYCEUM does

Ostrea Lyceum is a Dutch secondary education institution (voortgezet onderwijs) located in Goes, Zeeland, Netherlands, offering mavo (4-year), havo (5-year), and vwo (6-year, including atheneum and gymnasium) programs to students aged approximately 12-18. Since January 1, 2024, the school has operated under Stichting VOOR (Stichting Voortgezet Onderwijs Oosterschelde Regio), formed via administrative merger with Scholengroep Pontes; its VMBO programs were separately consolidated into a new brand called Praktiq in 2024. The school operates three Goes locations — Fruitlaan (underclass mavo/havo/vwo, with a new building opened September 2025), 's-Heer Elsdorpweg (upper years), and Bergweg (Praktiq) — and uses a dakpanklassen overlap-class system with a two-year bridge period to support student development before specialization.

The institution's core technology stack comprises digital learning environments (ELO), school portals for students, parents, and staff, a student tracking system (leerlingvolgsysteem) integrated with Van Dijk for automatic textbook ordering, the Schoolwiki online school guide, and Qompas for career orientation. The proprietary OstreAcademy enrichment program offers 25+ self-selected modules (sports, technology, arts, languages) to first- and second-year students. Adjacent offerings include Sportklas (€100/year), Bèta Challenge (mavo-level technology program), Cambridge English certification pathways, Gezonde School programming, and LOB career guidance. No public/partner-facing API or AI capabilities are documented.

Revenue is derived primarily from Dutch government education funding (WPO/WVO) based on enrollment, supplemented by legally voluntary parental contributions (€60/year for activities, plus optional Sportklas fee of €100 for 2025-2026) and minor consumables/locker fees. Pricing for core educational materials (textbooks, digital materials, exam training) is free through Van Dijk integration. The school does not publicly disclose financial figures and operates as a non-profit foundation entity. GTM is community-led, targeting groep 8 students via primary school partnerships, dedicated brugklasmagazine flipbooks, open house events, information evenings, and active social media presence across Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube.

Name

OSTREA LYCEUM

Legal name

Stichting VOOR (Stichting Voortgezet Onderwijs Oosterschelde Regio)

Website

https://ostrealyceum.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

2007

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Ostrea Lyceum is a Dutch secondary school in Goes, Zeeland, offering mavo, havo, and vwo programs to students aged 12-18, operated by the Stichting VOOR foundation following the 2024 merger with Scholengroep Pontes.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Goes

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Government Education Funding (WPO/WVO): Primary funding from Dutch government for secondary education (voortgezet onderwijs) based on student enrollment numbers.
2. Voluntary Parental Contribution (Vrijwillige Ouderbijdrage): Parents are asked to contribute to extra-curricular activities, school trips and enrichment programs. Since August 2021, this is legally voluntary (not mandatory) under Dutch law. If 85% of parents contribute, school covers the remainder. Activities cost €60 per year, plus optional items like sports class (€100), gym shirt, materials.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Ostrea Lyceum delivers secondary education (voortgezet onderwijs) in Goes, Zeeland, offering four-year mavo, five-year havo, and six-year vwo (atheneum and gymnasium) programs. It supplements the standard curriculum with the OstreAcademy enrichment modules (two hours weekly), Sportklas, Bèta Challenge, Cambridge English, and career orientation (LOB) services. The school also operates dedicated student, parent, and staff portals for grades, homework, and communication.

Product overview

Ostrea Lyceum is a secondary education institution (voortgezet onderwijs) in Goes, Zeeland, offering three main educational programs: Mavo (four years), Havo (five years), and Vwo (six years, preparing for university). The school uses a dakpanklassen (overlap classes) system combined with a two-year bridge period. Adjacent to the core programs, the OstreAcademy provides enrichment modules (two hours weekly) that students choose themselves. Special programs include Sportklas (extra sports), Bèta Challenge (technology), Cambridge English, and Gezonde School certification. The school operates three locations: Fruitlaan (underclass mavo/havo/vwo and new building), 's-Heer Elsdorpweg (upper mavo/havo/vwo), and Bergweg (supporting facilities).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Mavo (Middelbaar Algemeen Voortgezet Onderwijs) Four-year secondary education program preparing students for level 3 or 4 mbo or for progression to havo 4. Classes 1-2 are located at Fruitlaan; classes 3-4 at 's-Heer Elsdorpweg. Small-scale organization with theoretical and practical subjects.
• Havo (Hoger Algemeen Voortgezet Onderwijs) Five-year secondary education program preparing students for higher professional education (hbo). Classes 1-2 at Fruitlaan; classes 3-5 at 's-Heer Elsdorpweg and Bergweg. Features a two-year bridge period for development before specialization.
• Vwo (Voorbereidend Wetenschappelijk Onderwijs) Six-year secondary education program preparing students for university. Located with havo at Fruitlaan (classes 1-2) and 's-Heer Elsdorpweg/Bergweg (classes 3-6). Two variants: atheneum and gymnasium (with Latin and Greek).
• OstreAcademy Enrichment program automatically available to first and second-year students. Students choose two modules per year (two hours weekly) from activities including technology, arts, sports, cooking, DJ mixing, forensics, and more.
• Sportklas (Sports Class) Two hours per week of extra sports activities beyond regular PE. Students learn sports not covered in regular gym classes such as mountain biking, skating, skiing, snowboarding, survival, karate, and beach sports. Costs €100 for 2025-2026.
• Bèta Challenge Certified Bèta Challenge school program for mavo students. Over two years students work on assignments given by companies, building foundations for further education. Technology and Application can be chosen as an exam subject in upper years.
• Cambridge English Program International English language certification program. Students work toward B2 First, C1 Advanced, and C2 Proficiency Cambridge certificates, valuable for further studies and international ambitions.
• LOB (Loopbaan Oriëntatie en Begeleiding) Career orientation and guidance program helping students make choices about their future. Includes portfolio development, career dossier, and guidance from mentors and career counselors. Starts in year 2 (mavo) or year 3 (havo/vwo).
• Gezonde School (Healthy School) Program Certified healthy school program since 9 January 2020. Focuses on healthy eating, regular exercise, extra attention for inactive students, broad range of before- and after-school sports, cooperation with external sports providers, and renewal of sports facilities.

Quantifiable outcome

• School remains under enrollment capacity for 2026-2027 - no lottery needed
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Gemeente Goes (Municipality of Goes)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 17 June 2025Municipality provided funding for new school building as part of integral housing plan for regional education. Has building permit authority and provides ongoing support for education infrastructure.
• Peters Bouw & OnderhoudcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 27 August 2024Construction company responsible for the major new school building project at Fruitlaan. Contract signed August 27, 2024. Building features innovative BXL demountable construction system.
• Praktiq (Merged VMBO)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2024New merged VMBO school combining Het Goese Lyceum and Ostrea Lyceum VMBO departments. Offering seven practical profiles and operating at Bergweg locations.
• LesgeveninZeeland.nlcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional initiative uniting Zeeland's educational institutions (primary, secondary, mbo, hbo) to address teacher shortages through collaborative workforce planning and shared professional development.
• The Twee Snoeken (Architects)coreTechnology or IntegrationArchitecture firm designing the new school building. Responsible for building design, interior design, and sustainable construction specifications.
• Stichting LeergeldcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFoundation helping families who cannot afford school-related costs (sports clubs, extracurricular activities, materials, excursions) ensure all children can participate fully in school life.
• Connexxion (Public Transport)minorOthersPublic transportation provider offering 'Zeeland Voordeel' discount tickets for student commuting via personal OV-chipkaart.
• Van Dijk EducatiecoreOthersSupplier providing free textbooks automatically ordered and delivered through integration with school's student tracking system.
• Stichting VOORcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStichting Voortgezet Onderwijs Oosterschelde Regio - the parent educational foundation formed by merger of Scholengroep Pontes and CVO Zeeland. Oversees Ostrea Lyceum, Het Goese Lyceum, and Praktiq.
• Prinses Máxima CentrumcoreOthersPrincess Máxima Center for pediatric oncology - designated as school's charitable goal for 2024-2025, raising funds to support children undergoing cancer treatment.
• Stedin (Grid Operator)minorOthersRegional electricity grid operator addressing net congestion issues for new school building. School received allocated electrical capacity after applying for societal prioritization.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• Sint Willibrordcollege: Catholic secondary school in Goes referenced as a former employer of Ostrea's building manager. Comparable regional mavo/havo/vwo school operating in the same Zeeland catchment area.

Others

• Stichting VOOR: Parent foundation formed in 2024 by merging Scholengroep Pontes and CVO Zeeland. Oversees Ostrea Lyceum, Het Goese Lyceum, and Praktiq; relevant as the governing administrative layer rather than a peer competitor.

Direct peers

• Scholengroep Pontes: Regional secondary education group in Zeeland that merged with CVO Zeeland (Ostrea Lyceum) in January 2024 to form Stichting VOOR. Comparable in mission, governance structure, and regional focus.
• Het Goese Lyceum: Sister secondary school in Goes, also part of Stichting VOOR, offering overlapping mavo/havo/vwo programs and sharing the same administrative foundation. The most direct comparable operating peer.
• Praktiq: Newly formed (2024) independent VMBO school in Goes created by merging the VMBO departments of Ostrea Lyceum and Het Goese Lyceum, offering seven practical profiles. Direct comparable in the same Zeeland catchment.
• CVO Zeeland (Christelijk Voortgezet Onderwijs Zeeland): Predecessor foundation that operated Ostrea Lyceum prior to the 2024 merger; now part of Stichting VOOR. Direct peer in Christian secondary education delivery across Zeeland.

Broad incumbents

• OMO Scholengroep: Large Dutch secondary education foundation operating many schools across the Netherlands, including Zeeland-adjacent regions. Comparable in foundation structure and government-funded model, but at much larger scale and broader geographic footprint.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/results?search_query=ostrea+lyceum
• Facebookfacebook.com/ostrealyceum
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ostrea-lyceum-goes
• Instagraminstagram.com/ostrealyceum
• Xx.com/ostrealyceum

Compliance2 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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