Mendel College

What Mendel College does

Mendel College is a public secondary school located at Pim Mulierlaan 4, 2024 BT Haarlem, Netherlands, operated by the non-profit foundation Stichting Interconfessioneel V.O. Gregor Mendel. The school serves students ages 12-18 across the full Dutch secondary spectrum: mavo (vmbo-tl), havo, atheneum, and gymnasium, including a Nuffic-certified bilingual stream (Tweetalig Onderwijs / TTO) in which most lessons are taught in English and students may sit Cambridge, IB, Goethe-Institut, and DELF/DALF external certifications. The school also runs specialized programs including Mendelcollege Topsport Talentschool (elite athlete priority admission), Mendel-Juniorcollege TTO (a Group 8 feeder pipeline), Robotica en Bèta (STEM), Kunst en Cultuur (arts, with workshops at Grafisch Atelier Haarlem), Debat, and Mendel International exchanges. Central exam pass rates for 2026 were 93% (mavo), 92% (havo), and 94% (vwo), and the student body represents more than 40 nationalities.

The technology stack is standard educational-sector rather than proprietary: Magister for student information (grades, attendance, scheduling), Microsoft 365 / Outlook powering 'MendelMail' for communication, and Mediatheek Online for library services. Devices are managed through a 1:1 Chromebook program operated by partner The Rent Company, which handles rental, insurance, and repair. Textbooks are sourced via Iddink. The school has no proprietary software, no AI or ML components documented, and no mobile app; integrations are conventional SaaS tools used by Dutch secondary schools.

Mendel College is not a commercial entity and generates no tuition revenue. Education is free, funded by Dutch government subsidies channeled to the operating foundation. Ancillary charges to families are limited to a 15-euro annual locker rental, Chromebook rental, and textbooks. Enrollment is processed through the regional De Overstap VO-VO digital system covering Zuid-Kennemerland, Haarlemmermeer, and Velsen. The school's GTM motion is non-commercial: a website (mendelcollege.nl), Facebook and Instagram channels, and information evenings serve as top-of-funnel touchpoints for prospective parents of primary school graduates transitioning into secondary education.

Name

Mendel College

Legal name

Stichting Interconfessioneel V.O. Gregor Mendel

Website

https://mendelcollege.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

1953

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Mendel College is a publicly funded Dutch secondary school in Haarlem operating across mavo, havo, atheneum, and gymnasium tracks, including a Nuffic-certified bilingual (TTO) program and topsport talent school. It serves approximately 12-18 year old students from the Zuid-Kennemerland region, funded by government subsidies.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Haarlem

HQ country

Netherlands

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, Supply Chain

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Mendel College is a public secondary school in Haarlem, Netherlands, offering mavo, havo, atheneum, and gymnasium tracks in both Dutch and bilingual (TTO/English) streams. Students enter through a combination-class bridge year that allows an extra year of level assessment, with specialized programs in Topsport Talentschool, classical gymnasium (Latin and Greek), robotics/science, arts and culture, debate, and international exchanges. The school is funded by Dutch government educational subsidies and provides education free of charge to enrolled students.

Product overview

Mendel College is a secondary school offering a multi-level educational system including Mavo, Havo, Atheneum, and Gymnasium, available in both Dutch and bilingual (TTO) streams. The school operates on a combined-class (组合班级) bridge-year model where students spend an extra year determining their optimal educational level. Core programs include bilingual education (TTO), a Topsport Talentschool for athletic students, and specialized elective tracks in robotics, arts/culture, and debate. The school provides a comprehensive student management ecosystem integrating Magister for academic records, MendelMail (Microsoft 365) for communication, and Mediatheek Online for library services. A 1:1 Chromebook program is managed through The Rent Company partner.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Mendelcollege Topsport Talentschool: Sports talent school program for student-athletes
• Mendel-Juniorcollege TTO
• Mendel International
• Robotica en Bèta

Products and services

• Mavo
• Havo
• Atheneum
• Gymnasium
• Tweetalig Onderwijs (TTO)
• Mendelcollege Topsport Talentschool
• Mendel-Juniorcollege TTO
• Robotica en Bèta Programma Science and robotics elective track at Mendel College for students interested in technology and engineering.
• Kunst en Cultuur Programma Arts and culture elective at Mendel College including CKV courses, art workshops at Grafisch Atelier Haarlem, and theater performances.
• Debat Programma Competitive debate program at Mendel College, including participation in national debates and election debates.
• Mendel International International exchange and travel program at Mendel College with trips to destinations including Berlijn, Hannover, Londen, Eastbourne, Parijs, Madrid, and Rome.
• Huiswerkbegeleiding en Examentraining Homework guidance and exam preparation tutoring services for students at Mendel College.

Quantifiable outcome

• 93% mavo, 92% havo, 94% vwo central exam pass rates (2026)

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• De Overstap (VO-VO)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDigital enrollment platform for the Zuid-Kennemerland region that coordinates student placement across multiple secondary schools including Mendel College, IRIS, Dunamare Onderwijsgroep, College Hageveld, and others.
• The Rent CompanycoreTechnology or IntegrationTechnology partner providing Chromebook rental, purchase, and service options for students. Offers insurance, flexible payment without BKR registration, and fast repair/replacement service.
• Iddink (Schoolboeken)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSchool book supplier for ordering textbooks, atlases, and dictionaries. Iddink handles direct delivery to students/parents.
• Grafisch Atelier HaarlemminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerArt education partnership where art students visit the professional printmaking studio for workshops in screen printing, etching, and linoleum as part of their school exams.
• Catering Vital / VerhoefminorOthersCatering company managing the school canteen under the Vital4Skool formula, meeting Guidelines for School Food Environments from the Voedingscentrum. Earned 'Silver Bowl' (Zilveren Schaal) recognition.
• SurfanaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerWater sports provider for strandkamp (beach camp) activities for 3 havo students at Duincamping De Lakens in Bloemendaal.
• Nuffic TTOcoreOthersDutch organization for internationalization in education that certifies the school's bilingual education (Tweetalig Onderwijs) program.
• Cambridge Assessment / Cambridge EnglishcoreOthersInternational English language certification exams offered to students through Cambridge assessment framework.
• Goethe-InstitutcoreOthersGerman language certification through Goethe-Institut exams offered to students.
• DELF / DALF (France Éducation International)coreOthersFrench language diplomas (DELF Scolaire) certified by France Éducation International, offered as school exams for students.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Dunamare Onderwijsgroep: A multi-school secondary education umbrella organization active in the Zuid-Kennemerland region alongside Mendel College. Comparable as a regional competitor with broader multi-school portfolio, including schools that participate in the same De Overstap enrollment system.

Direct peers

• Cygnus Gymnasium: A Dutch public gymnasium in Amsterdam offering both regular and bilingual (TTO) streams, similar to Mendel College. Comparable for its combination of classical gymnasium profile with Nuffic-certified bilingual education and similar elective portfolio.
• Vossius Gymnasium: A public gymnasium in Amsterdam offering vwo and bilingual (TTO) education. Highly comparable to Mendel in core offering (gymnasium + TTO), academic track record, and elective program depth.
• Stedelijk Gymnasium Haarlem: A public classical gymnasium located in Haarlem, offering pre-university secondary education with emphasis on Latin/Greek. Operates in the same Zuid-Kennemerland region as Mendel College via the De Overstap enrollment system and competes directly for the same vwo-track students.
• IRIS (Iriscollege): A secondary school in Haarlem operating in the same De Overstap enrollment region as Mendel College. Direct regional competitor offering similar multi-track secondary education (mavo/havo/vwo) for the same local student pool.
• College Hageveld: A secondary school located in Heemstede, listed as a peer institution in the De Overstap (VO-VO) regional enrollment system alongside Mendel College. Comparable as a regional multi-track secondary school competing for the same Zuid-Kennemerland students.
• Barlaeus Gymnasium: An Amsterdam public gymnasium with bilingual (TTO) streams and a strong academic profile. Comparable to Mendel College for its classical gymnasium orientation, TTO certification, and similar extracurricular offerings (debate, arts, sciences).

Emerging players

• International School Haarlem: An international secondary school in the Haarlem area catering to expat and internationally mobile families. Comparable to Mendel for its international character and English-medium instruction, though it serves a different (international) student segment rather than Dutch-track vwo graduates.

Market position

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/MendelcollegeNL
• Instagraminstagram.com/mendelcollegenl
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/mendelcollege

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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