Merlet College

What Merlet College does

Merletcollege is a multi-location private secondary school in the Land van Cuijk region of the Netherlands, operated by the vereniging Ons Middelbaar Onderwijs (OMO) educational foundation. The school serves approximately 2,000-3,000 students across its active locations in Cuijk (headquarters), Grave, and Velp (an EOA separate site), with a fourth location in Mill in the final phase of operations through 2026 after 125+ years. Students follow Dutch secondary tracks including VMBO (preparatory vocational, with basis/kader/theoretisch learning pathways), HAVO (5-year general secondary), and VWO (6-year pre-university), supplemented by specialized add-on modules: TTO bilingual education (over half of lessons in English), Technasium (project-based learning with real company assignments), Gymnasium (classical Latin/Greek), Sport+ (enhanced physical education), and the upcoming HAVO P practical program launching 2027-2028.

The school's core educational model emphasizes learning by doing rather than purely theoretical instruction, anchored by a MentorCoaching system where each student receives a personal mentor for their entire school career. Digital infrastructure includes the Magister student information system for progress tracking, school-provided laptops through the Easy4u partnership (rent-or-buy with insurance and on-site loaners), and the MerletApp for parent communication. Student support is delivered through mentor coaches, coordinator leerlingzaken, an orthopedagoog, and leerlingbegeleiders, with active parental involvement via three-party conversations.

Merletcollege operates as a publicly funded institution under the Dutch education system, with revenue derived primarily from per-student government funding supplemented by optional annual parent contributions (ouderbijdrage) and financial assistance through Stichting Leergeld for lower-income families. The go-to-market is direct-to-consumer via school website, open days, primary school coordination, and community presence in the Land van Cuijk region. Notable partnerships include Easy4u (laptops), On Stage (career networking with 250+ professionals), Lionsclub Nijmegen Brabantse Poort (mock interviews), and international Erasmus+ project partners in Belgium and Greece. The school recently received the eTwinning School Label 2026-2027 as the only Dutch school honored with this European recognition for international education excellence.

Name

Merlet College

Legal name

Merletcollege

Website

https://merletcollege.nl

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Merletcollege is a Dutch multi-location secondary school in the Land van Cuijk region, offering VMBO, HAVO, and VWO tracks with specialized programs including bilingual education, Technasium, and gymnasium. It serves regional students and families under the OMO foundation umbrella.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Secondary Education

NAICS

Educational Services (611), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Educational Support Services (611710)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

International/Global Curriculum Schools (IB, Cambridge, etc.) (EDAJABAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Secondary School Exchange Programs (Academic Year/Semester) (EDAIAHAB), Teacher Training & Language Teaching Certifications (e.g., CELTA/DELTA) (EDAIAEAI)

Keywords

• Secondary education
• VMBO HAVO VWO
• Bilingual education
• Project-based learning
• Career orientation

Headquarters

HQ city

Cuijk

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Government-funded secondary education: Merlet College operates as a publicly funded secondary school under the Dutch education system. The school receives government funding based on student enrollment numbers. Additional revenue comes from parent contributions (ouderbijdrage) for extracurricular activities and optional programs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Merlet College provides secondary education for students aged 12–18 across three main tracks (VMBO, HAVO, VWO) at four physical campuses in the Land van Cuijk region. Core delivery combines classroom learning with project-based assignments (Technasium), bilingual instruction (TTO), classical languages (Gymnasium), and personal mentor coaching throughout each student's school career. Education is government-funded and supplemented by digital infrastructure (Magister LMS, Easy4u laptops) and international exchange programs.

Product overview

Merlet College is a multi-location secondary school in the Land van Cuijk region of the Netherlands, operating as a unified school with four campuses in Cuijk, Grave, Mill, and Velp. The institution offers a comprehensive educational portfolio spanning three core tracks: VMBO (preparatory vocational), HAVO (higher general secondary), and VWO (pre-university), with program duration ranging from four to six years depending on the track. These core products are supplemented by specialized add-on modules including TTO (bilingual education with lessons in English and Dutch), Technasium (project-based learning with real company assignments), Gymnasium (classical languages), and Sport+ (enhanced sports). The school also provides enrichment programs such as Verrijkt HAVO and the new HAVO P practical program. Student support services include a mentor coaching system, LOB (career orientation), the Magister digital learning management system, and a school laptop program through Easy4u. International exchange programs and eTwinning initiatives support the school's 20-year internationalization focus. The Mill location is scheduled to close in 2026 after 125 years of secondary education.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• VMBO (Voorbereidend Middelbaar Beroepsonderwijs)
• HAVO (Hoger Algemeen Voortgezet Onderwijs)
• VWO (Voorbereidend Wetenschappelijk Onderwijs)
• TTO - Tweetalig Onderwijs (Bilingual Education)
• Technasium
• Gymnasium
• Sport+
• International Exchange Program
• Verrijkt HAVO (Enriched HAVO)
• HAVO P (Practical HAVO)
• School Laptop Program (via Easy4u)
• School Library (Schoolbieb)
• Untold Stories: Teaching History with AI and Multiple Perspectives

Quantifiable outcome

• Highest European recognition for international education in Netherlands
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Easy4u (The Rent Company)coreTechnology or IntegrationEasy4u provides school laptops to Merletcollege students through a rent-or-buy program. The partnership includes pre-installed school software, damage and theft insurance, and on-site loaner laptops for quick replacement. This enables digital education without unexpected costs for families.
• Lionsclub Nijmegen Brabantse PoortcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration for student career preparation. The Lionsclub organized a mock job interview evening where 4 HAVO students experienced real job interview situations, receiving feedback from actual employers. This partnership provides practical career orientation beyond classroom learning.
• On StagecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNetwork training program for third-year VMBO students. On Stage provides VIP-style career networking events where students meet over 250 professionals, make appointments for company visits, and learn job interview skills. The program is part of MBO orientation.
• Change of Course (Belgium)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducational design firm leading curriculum development for the Erasmus+ Untold Stories project. Change of Course specializes in AI and digital storytelling, collaborating with Merletcollege on inclusive history education using AI tools.
• Junior High School of Lefkonas (Greece)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGreek school partner in the Erasmus+ Untold Stories project, testing educational materials in a unique socio-cultural context.
• Sint-Lievenscollege (Belgium)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUrban school partner in the Erasmus+ Untold Stories project, testing and improving lesson materials across multiple subjects.
• LacominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSports facility provider for physical education classes at the Grave location. Students attend gym classes at Laco facilities.
• EGS '20minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal sports club hosting school tournaments such as football competitions for students.
• BiblioPlusminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLibrary service supporting the school library project at Grave location, helping make reading more accessible and attractive for students.
• Kinderboekwinkel NijmegenminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBookstore supporting the school library project by helping select appropriate books for the student collection.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Elzendaalcollege: Elzendaalcollege is a Catholic secondary school in Boxmeer, also in North Brabant and within the broader Land van Cuijk region. It offers VMBO/HAVO/VWO tracks similar to Merlet, making it the most direct geographic and programmatic peer competing for the same regional student pool.
• Canisius College: Canisius is a Catholic secondary school in Nijmegen offering VMBO, HAVO, VWO and gymnasium tracks. Located in the adjacent Nijmegen catchment area, it competes for students with similar profiles and offers comparable academic and bilingual pathways to Merlet's TTO program.
• Pax Christi College: Catholic secondary school in Druten (near Nijmegen) offering VMBO/HAVO/VWO programs. Operates as a comparable foundation-based school in the same broader North Brabant/Gelderland regional context, competing for similar student demographics.
• Stedelijk Gymnasium Nijmegen: Public gymnasium in Nijmegen focused on the VWO/gymnasium track with classical languages (Latin/Greek). Directly comparable to Merlet's Gymnasium program and located in the same regional labor market for academically oriented students and teaching staff.
• Kandinsky College: Kandinsky College is a secondary school in Nijmegen offering VMBO, HAVO, and VWO tracks. It is a comparable regional secondary education competitor with similar multi-track offerings and serves families in the same broader catchment as Merlet.
• Titus Brandsmalyceum: Titus Brandsmalyceum is a Catholic secondary school in Deventer offering HAVO/VWO programs including bilingual education. Comparable in foundation-based governance, multi-year academic track offerings, and presence of bilingual (TTO-style) programs similar to Merlet's specialty.

Emerging players

• International School of Amsterdam: ISA is a leading international school in Amsterdam offering IB curriculum. While geographically distant, it represents the international/bilingual education segment that Merlet's TTO program targets for families seeking globally oriented secondary education in the Netherlands.

Others

• ROC Nijmegen: ROC Nijmegen is a regional vocational education (MBO) institution. While operating at a different educational level than Merlet, it is a downstream destination for Merlet's VMBO graduates and a key partner in the regional education-to-employment pipeline, including via the On Stage career networking program.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks4 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/MerletcollegeCuijk

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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