Van der Capellen

What Van der Capellen does

Van der Capellen is a publicly funded Dutch secondary school (voortgezet onderwijs) operating under the governance of Openbaar Onderwijs Zwolle, a government state entity. Located on the Lassus Campus at Lassuslaan 232, Zwolle, the school delivers mavo, havo, and vwo education to students aged approximately 12–18. It is part of the 0-18 Expeditie educational network, which spans Triomundo (ages 0–10/12), Onderwijsroute 10-14, Van der Capellen (12–18), Mens&, and Onderwijsroute &Jij, creating a continuous age-progression pathway under a single educational vision.

The school differentiates its offering through three core pedagogical programs: the Capellen English Academy (English-language instruction across subjects), Clubz (six extracurricular talent-development clubs), and the thuiswerkarme (homework-light) model that preserves student time for hobbies and personal development. Operational technology is limited to a standard educational institution platform, supplemented by an institutional website (capellen.nl), social media channels (Facebook, Instagram, YouTube), the Capodcast (English Academy podcast), and a digital enrollment portal (Digitaal Aanmelden) for the 2026-2027 intake. The school conducts in-person open lesmiddagen and Open Huis events as primary recruitment channels.

Van der Capellen does not charge tuition; it is funded through Dutch public education allocations administered by Openbaar Onderwijs Zwolle. The customer base consists of individual students and their families across the Zwolle region, with outreach targeted at Group 7/8 primary school feeders. The school has 51–100 employees, no disclosed revenue, no subsidiaries, no M&A activity, and no external funding rounds — consistent with its status as a non-commercial public institution rather than an investable enterprise.

Name

Van der Capellen

Legal name

Van der Capellen

Website

https://capellensg.nl

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Van der Capellen is a publicly funded Dutch secondary school in Zwolle offering mavo, havo, and vwo education to students aged 12–18 under Openbaar Onderwijs Zwolle. It differentiates via its English Academy, Clubz extracurriculars, and thuiswerkarme (homework-light) approach within the 0-18 Expeditie network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Secondary Education (Public)

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Learning Management Systems (LMS) & Digital Classrooms (EDAJAMAA)

Keywords

• Secondary education
• Public education
• Bilingual instruction
• Extracurricular programs
• Student counseling

Headquarters

HQ city

Zwolle

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Van der Capellen is a public secondary school in Zwolle, Netherlands, delivering mavo, havo, and vwo education for students aged 12-18 within the Lassus Campus and 0-18 Expeditie network under Openbaar Onderwijs Zwolle. The school differentiates its offering through a thuiswerkarme (homework-light) approach, the English Academy (bilingual English-language instruction), and the Clubz program (six extracurricular talent-development clubs), complemented by student guidance and a digital enrollment system.

Product overview

Van der Capellen is a single-site secondary school offering a unified educational program across mavo, havo, and vwo levels. The school differentiates through its specialized programs including the English Academy (for English-language instruction), Clubz (six talent-development clubs), and its thuiswerkarme (homework-light) approach. All programs are delivered through traditional classroom instruction with digital enrollment services, and students can access guidance counseling. The school is part of the Lassus Campus and 0-18 Expeditie network of public education institutions in Zwolle.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Capellen English Academy: English language program allowing students to take lessons in English

Products and services

• Van der Capellen Secondary School (Mavo, Havo, Vwo)
• English Academy
• Clubz
• Thuiswerkarme School (Homework-Light Approach)
• Begeleiding (Student Guidance and Counseling)

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Lassus CampuscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerVan der Capellen is an integral part of Lassus Campus, which also includes Onderwijsroute 10-14 (for ages 10-14), Onderwijsroute Mens& (for ages 14-18), and Onderwijsroute &Jij. These educational routes work collaboratively within the campus, allowing students to learn in various ways while sharing the same educational vision.
• 0-18 ExpeditiecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerVan der Capellen participates in the 0-18 Expeditie educational network alongside Triomundo (ages 0-10/12), Onderwijsroute 10-14, Mens&, and &Jij. This network provides seamless educational pathways from birth to age 18, united by the shared vision of Openbaar Onderwijs Zwolle.
• Openbaar Onderwijs ZwollecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe school operates under the umbrella of Openbaar Onderwijs Zwolle, the public education authority in Zwolle. This parent organization provides institutional oversight, funding, and shared educational philosophy across all 0-18 Expeditie schools.

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Others

• Stichting Openbaar Onderwijs Zwolle (OOZW): Parent governance and funding entity; not a competing school but the closest ecosystem participant that determines Van der Capellen's policy environment, budget, and strategic direction.

Direct peers

• Agora Roermond: Dutch secondary school recognized for innovative, child-centered pedagogy; comparable as a public secondary institution using non-traditional instructional models similar in spirit to Van der Capellen's thuiswerkarme/Clubz approach.
• International School of Zwolle: Local Zwolle school offering English-medium secondary instruction; directly comparable to Van der Capellen's English Academy in terms of target audience and bilingual/international track within the same city.
• Onderwijsroute &Jij: Another route within the same 0-18 Expeditie and Lassus Campus network targeting secondary-age students (14-18), sharing Openbaar Onderwijs Zwolle governance and a similar alternative-education philosophy.
• Onderwijsroute 10-14: Same-network route covering ages 10-14, sharing the Lassus Campus and Openbaar Onderwijs Zwolle vision; serves as a feeder to Van der Capellen and is directly comparable as part of the integrated 0-18 pathway.
• Thomas a Kempis College: Secondary school in Zwolle offering comparable mavo/havo/vwo tracks; competes for the same Zwolle student catchment and represents the closest local non-network peer for enrollment competition.
• Mens& (Onderwijsroute Mens&): Sister route within the same Openbaar Onderwijs Zwolle 0-18 Expeditie and Lassus Campus network, serving secondary-school-age students (12-18) with a comparable alternative-pedagogy model under the same public-school umbrella.
• Echnaton Dalton School: Amsterdam-based public secondary school offering Dalton Plan education; comparable as a Dutch public secondary institution with a differentiated, student-centered pedagogical model.

Broad incumbents

• Openbaar Onderwijs Zwolle: Parent public-education authority governing Van der Capellen and the broader 0-18 Expeditie; sets policy, funding, and shared philosophy across the network, making it the closest institutional comparator.
• Triomundo: Earlier-stage route within the same 0-18 Expeditie (ages 0-10/12) under Openbaar Onderderwijs Zwolle; comparable as part of the integrated public-education network rather than as a direct secondary competitor.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCL0-x3YTRcelS7JwimEoJLg
• Facebookfacebook.com/capellensg
• Instagraminstagram.com/capellen_zwolle
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/van-der-capellen-sg

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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