Ichthus College Veenendaal

What Ichthus College Veenendaal does

Ichthus College Veenendaal is a Reformed Christian secondary school operating from a single campus in Veenendaal, Netherlands, governed by the foundation Stichting voor Christelijk Voortgezet Onderwijs op reformatorische grondslag voor Veenendaal en omgeving. The institution serves approximately 2,100 students across three tracks: vmbo-tl (4-year theoretical pre-vocational program), havo (5-year higher general secondary education), and vwo (6-year pre-university education including atheneum and gymnasium). Educational delivery is anchored in a Bible-based worldview with smaller class sizes averaging 24-25 students, supplemented by specialized offerings such as the Global Citizen international learning program (recognized since 2016), the Masterclass accelerated track for gifted vwo students, the Havo-P practice-oriented exam program (introduced in 2023), and an Open Leercentrum (learning center). The technology stack consists of standard Dutch educational platforms, namely SOM (student tracking/progress monitoring) and It's Learning (electronic learning environment), alongside dedicated parent and student portals.

The school is primarily funded by the Dutch government under the national education funding framework (bekostiging van het onderwijs), which covers teacher salaries, operations, and basic educational materials. A voluntary annual parent contribution of €66 per family (school year 2025-2026) supports supplementary activities, with additional activity-specific contributions for excursions, exchanges, and expeditions. The institution holds ANBI (Algemeen Nut Beogende Instelling) status from the Dutch Tax Authority, making it a registered charity. Revenue is supplemented by partnerships with development organizations (Woord en Daad, Kom over en Help) supporting student expeditions, and the school participates in the regional Passend Onderwijs Barneveld-Veenendaal collaborative for special educational needs. Day-to-day operations are managed by a College van Bestuur (Board of Directors) chaired by Ing. J.J. van Dam, with a separate Raad van Toezicht (Supervisory Board) providing oversight. Approximately 230 teachers and support staff are employed across the institution.

The go-to-market motion is fundamentally community-led: prospective students are recruited through information evenings targeting parents of groep 8 (final-year primary school) pupils, an annual Open Day, school visits, and a regional online enrollment platform (veensvo.nl) shared with other Veenendaal secondary schools. Direct engagement with primary school teachers and existing parent networks functions as the primary referral channel, with secondary digital presence on Instagram, LinkedIn, YouTube, and Facebook supporting brand visibility within the Reformed Christian community of the Utrecht region.

Name

Ichthus College Veenendaal

Legal name

Stichting voor Christelijk Voortgezet Onderwijs op reformatorische grondslag voor Veenendaal en omgeving

Website

https://ichthuscollege.nl

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Reformed Christian secondary school in Veenendaal, Netherlands, serving approximately 2,100 students across vmbo-tl, havo, and vwo tracks with Bible-based education, government funding, and a €66 voluntary annual parent contribution.

Ownership category

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Headquarters

HQ city

Veenendaal

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Government Education Funding: The school is government-funded under Dutch education law (bekostiging van het onderwijs in Nederland). The Dutch government provides the primary funding for operations, teacher salaries, and basic educational materials.
2. Voluntary Parent Contribution: Annual voluntary parent contribution of €66 per year for school year 2025-2026. This covers extra services and activities not funded by government, including exam-related costs, introduction days, accident insurance, locker rental, and materials.
3. Activity-Specific Contributions: Parents are asked to contribute to specific extracurricular activities that add value beyond regular education, such as excursions, student exchanges, and expedition programs. These amounts are detailed in the school cost table (schoolkostentabel).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Ichthus College Veenendaal provides Reformed Christian secondary education across the vmbo-tl, havo, and vwo (atheneum/gymnasium) tracks at a single campus, serving approximately 2,100 students with around 230 teachers and support staff. The school supplements its core academic programs with specialized offerings including the Global Citizen international program, the Masterclass for gifted vwo students, the Havo-P practice-oriented program, and comprehensive student support services, all accessed through dedicated parent and student portals.

Product overview

Ichthus College Veenendaal is a unified secondary education institution offering vmbo-tl, havo, and vwo programs at a single location for approximately 2,100 students. The school provides a comprehensive educational ecosystem consisting of core academic programs (vmbo-tl theoretical pathway, havo 5-year program, and vwo 6-year program including atheneum and gymnasium tracks) supported by the Parent Portal and Student Portal for communication. Special programs include the Global Citizen international learning program (with language certifications Anglia/Goethe/DELF), the Masterclass accelerated program for exceptional vwo students, and the Havo-P practice-oriented exam program. Additional services include the Open Leercentrum learning center, extensive student support services, and mentorship programs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Ichthus College Secondary Education (vmbo-tl, havo, vwo) Core secondary education offering of the school covering vmbo-tl, havo, and vwo (atheneum/gymnasium) tracks for students graduating from Dutch primary education.
• Ouderportaal (Parent Portal) Digital portal for parents to monitor student progress, view grades and attendance, access school documents including advancement standards and school cost tables, and communicate with the school.
• Leerlingenportaal (Student Portal) Digital portal for students to access academic information, grades, and school-related materials.
• Global Citizen Program International learning program offering students an international perspective through cultural exchange, language certifications (Anglia, Goethe, DELF), and exchange programs with schools in Belgium and Germany.
• Masterclass Special accelerated bridge class for vwo students offering challenging topics beyond the regular curriculum, including Latin and Greek languages, with admission through a selection procedure.
• Havo-P (Praktijkgericht Programma) Practice-oriented exam program for havo students with two variants: pgp-m (society-focused) and pgp-t (technology/science-focused), featuring practical assignments within and outside school.
• Open Leercentrum (Learning Center) Self-study and collaborative learning space with computers, printers, books, study areas, and dedicated train compartments for small group learning, open daily 08:00-16:30.

Quantifiable outcome

• Smaller class sizes with average of 24-25 students per class

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Passend Onderwijs Barneveld-Veenendaal (POBV)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe school is a member of the Passend Onderwijs Barneveld-Veenendaal collaborative partnership, which coordinates educational support for students with special needs across schools in the region. This partnership enables the school to offer comprehensive support services and facilitates referrals to specialized education when needed.
• Woord en DaadminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerChristian development organization that supports the school's expedition program for vmbo students. Provides coaching and organizational support for student expeditions with social impact focus.
• Kom over en HelpminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDevelopment organization that partners with the school for student expedition programs, providing support for educational trips with social consciousness components.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Gomarus College: Reformed Christian secondary school in Gorinchem offering vmbo, havo, and vwo tracks on a reformational basis. Directly comparable to Ichthus College in identity, program structure, and reliance on the Dutch Reformed community for enrollment.
• Greijdanus College: Reformed Christian secondary school in Zwolle and Hardenberg with vmbo-havo-vwo programs grounded in the Bible. Closely comparable in religious identity, multi-track offering, and government-funded operating model.
• Calvijn College: Reformed Christian secondary school with multiple Dutch locations offering vmbo through vwo. Comparable in faith-based positioning, full secondary track offering, and ANBI-eligible foundation structure.

Broad incumbents

• Christelijk Lyceum Delft: Larger Christian secondary school in Delft offering havo-vwo and vmbo tracks. Comparable in faith-based identity and multi-track structure, though serving a different Dutch region.
• Driestar Educatief: Reformed educational organization operating teacher training and related secondary education services from a reformational Christian worldview. Comparable through shared Reformed-Christian educational philosophy and Dutch government bekostiging framework, though broader in scope.
• Beekvliet: Catholic secondary school in Sint-Michielsgestel offering gymnasium, atheneum, havo, and vmbo-tl. Comparable as a Dutch confessional secondary school with comparable program mix and a tradition of broader student support and extracurricular programming.

Regional players

• Rembrandt College: Secondary school in Veenendaal operating from the same local catchment. Comparable as a regional competitor recruiting from the same primary schools through the veensvo.nl enrollment platform.
• Het Streek: Secondary school located in Veenendaal serving the same regional catchment. Comparable as a direct geographic competitor for the same group-8 graduating primary school cohort in the Veenendaal region.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@ichthuscollegevdaal
• Facebookfacebook.com/ichthuscollegevdaal
• LinkedInnl.linkedin.com/school/ichthus-college
• Instagraminstagram.com/ichthuscollegeveenendaal

Compliance2 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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