What Landstede Groep does

Landstede Groep is a Dutch educational foundation (stichting) headquartered in Zwolle that delivers secondary education (voortgezet onderwijs), vocational education (mbo), and adult education (volwassenenonderwijs) across 44 locations in the provinces of Flevoland, Gelderland, and Overijssel. The group employs 2,900 staff and serves approximately 24,748 students, comprising 13,868 secondary and 10,880 vocational learners, with additional adult-education throughput. Its educational portfolio spans more than 14 branded schools and specialized programs, including Skills Heroes (a national-skills competition platform), the ExpertiseCentrum XR (ECXR, an applied XR/VR simulation center established in 2016 and partnered with 40+ organizations), and the AI & Didactiek platform that supports generative-AI-driven personalized learning materials and a recommendation engine for student guidance. Practorates provide ongoing teacher professionalization.

The business model is anchored in Dutch government funding channeled through DUO (Dienst Uitvoering Onderwijs) under licensed public-education frameworks, supplemented by microcredential contracts with regional healthcare providers (e.g., Zorggroep Noordwest-Veluwe through Care Academy Veluwe), tuition for adult and management programs (notably the Mhbo Managementtraject delivered with Windesheim, Deltion College, and mbo Menso Alting), and applied-learning services commercialized through ECXR partnerships. Go-to-market is regional and B2C in orientation, with strong local brand recognition across its three-province footprint. The federated foundation structure consolidates multiple schools under one operational umbrella, sharing back-office, technology, and curriculum-development resources across vo, mbo, and lifelong-learning (LLO) delivery.

Name

Landstede Groep

Legal name

Landstede Groep

Website

https://landstedegroep.nl

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Landstede Groep is a Dutch educational foundation operating 44 schools delivering secondary, vocational, and adult education across Flevoland, Gelderland, and Overijssel, serving approximately 24,700 students with 2,900 employees under government funding.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Vocational and Secondary Education

NAICS

Other Schools and Instruction (6116), Educational Services (611), Educational Support Services (61171)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Online/Hybrid ASE Programs & Virtual Classrooms (EDAAABAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

College & Career Transition Services (Bridge Programs, Dual Enrollment Pathways) (EDAAABAK), Virtual Field Trips & Experiential Learning Environments (Museums, Geography, History) (EDAFAJAG)

Keywords

• Vocational education programs
• Secondary education services
• Adult education courses
• VR simulation training
• Digital learning environments

Headquarters

HQ city

Zwolle

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices12 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Government Education Funding: Publicly funded educational institution receiving government funding from Dienst Uitvoering Onderwijs (DUO) for providing secondary education (voortgezet onderwijs), vocational education (mbo), and adult education (volwassenenonderwijs) to students in Flevoland, Gelderland, and Overijssel.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Landstede Groep is a Dutch educational foundation operating secondary education (voortgezet onderwijs), vocational education (middelbaar beroepsonderwijs/mbo), and adult education (volwassenenonderwijs) across 44 locations in Flevoland, Gelderland, and Overijssel. The organization delivers learning programs to approximately 13,868 secondary students and 10,880 mbo students, supplemented by lifelong learning initiatives, research centers (practoraten), and an ExpertiseCentrum XR for immersive VR/XR-based learning technology.

Product overview

Landstede Groep is a comprehensive Dutch educational organization operating a multi-level educational platform consisting of core educational products (Voortgezet onderwijs/Secondary Education, Middelbaar beroepsonderwijs/Vocational Education, and Volwassenenonderwijs/Adult Education) across 44 locations in Flevoland, Gelderland, and Overijssel. The organization supplements its core educational offerings with specialized modules including the ExpertiseCentrum XR for immersive learning technologies (VR/AR), DOC for students needing alternative educational pathways, Skills Heroes competition platform, the Landstede Academie for professional development, and two Practorates (research centers) focused on teacher professionalization and health/sports education. Additional services include the Serviceburo LLO for lifelong learning, the Social Hub for student wellbeing, and support programs like MBO-2 Route and Maatje op Maat. The organization serves approximately 2,900 employees, 13,868 secondary education students, and 10,880 vocational education students.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Makersfabriek Zwolle: Facility for student entrepreneurs in Zwolle
• Care Academy Veluwe
• Erik Scherder Huis Zwolle
• ExpertiseCentrum XR (ECXR)
• Vogellanden

Products and services

• Voortgezet onderwijs (Secondary Education) Secondary education programs including VMBO (various tracks), HAVO, and VWO/Gymnasium across multiple locations in Flevoland, Gelderland, and Overijssel.
• Middelbaar beroepsonderwijs (MBO - Vocational Education) Vocational education and training at various levels (MBO 2-4) preparing students for specific careers in sectors including technology, healthcare, business, and services.
• Volwassenenonderwijs (Adult Education) Education programs for adults including language courses, digital skills, and vocational training through StartCollege and Landstede VAVO.
• DOC (Doorstroom Onderwijs Centrum) Bovenschoolse voorziening providing tailored education and small classes for students who have stalled in secondary education, including DOC Rebound, DOC Restart, DOC Thuisstart, and DOC Digitaal Klaslokaal trajectories.
• Landstede Academie Digital platform for professional development offering training, e-learning, and skills development for employees through Mijn Academie.
• Serviceburo LLO (Leven Lang Ontwikkelen) Service bureau for lifelong learning offering flexible education, microcredentials, certifications, and professional development for adults and working professionals.
• MBO-2 Route Specialized pathway for students to obtain MBO-2 diploma, providing additional support and guidance for vocational training completion.
• Maatje op Maat Mentorship program providing personalized support and guidance for students needing additional assistance with their educational journey.
• Leren in Verbinding Innovative educational approach focusing on personal development, collaboration, and connection between students and teachers.
• Practoraat Docentprofessionalisering Research and development center focused on teacher professionalization and educational innovation.
• Practoraat Gezondheid, Sport en Bewegen Research center focused on health, sports, and movement education and their application in educational settings.
• Skills Heroes Competition platform for students to demonstrate professional skills across 34+ fields, enabling students to exceed their own expectations through practical demonstrations.

Quantifiable outcome

• 98.7% pass rate for Vmbo-Basisgericht vs 97.7% national average
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

AI capability5 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Care Academy VeluwecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 June 2026Joint development of microcredentials for healthcare workers, combining education with practical workplace skills. Developed 'Gastvrije en klantgerichte zorg' credential with Zorggroep Noordwest-Veluwe for hospitality in healthcare settings.
• Zorggroep Noordwest-VeluwecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 June 2026Healthcare organization collaborating on microcredential development for frontline staff, focusing on customer-oriented care and hospitality in healthcare.
• hogeschool WindesheimcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 May 2026University of applied sciences collaborating on Mhbo Managementtraject, enabling students to earn both mbo and hbo Associate Degree diplomas in four years instead of five.
• Deltion CollegecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 May 2026Vocational college partner in Mhbo Managementtraject, hosting the first cohort of 20 students from the Zwolle region.
• mbo Menso AltingcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 May 2026Vocational college partner in Mhbo Managementtraject for combined mbo-hbo education pathway.
• VogellandencoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 April 2026Healthcare organization establishing Erik Scherder Huis Zwolle, an intensive day program for young adults with non-congenital brain injury, located within Landstede Groep premises to connect education with healthcare.
• Landstede AcademiecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Internal academy for professional development of Landstede MBO staff, supporting lifelong learning (LLO) transformation and microcredentials for employees.
• WaardeRing / Van WaardeminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023Circular economy network running sustainable shop where students from multiple schools gain real-life work experience. Involves TalentStad, Landstede MBO, mbo Menso Alting, Kringloop Zwolle, and municipality.
• Innovatiecluster Kind en EducatiecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2019Innovation cluster (2019-2024) involving Zwolle mbo and hbo institutions plus practice organizations in childcare, primary education, welfare, and youth care, focused on interprofessional collaboration in education.
• Veiligheidsacademie Noordwest-VeluwecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2016Regional safety academy partner in Regional Investeringsfonds, providing VR/XR simulations and developing educational technology solutions for healthcare and security training.
• Thorbecke ScholengemeenschapcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSchool partnership in Opleidingsschool Zwolle for teacher training, together with Windesheim university of applied sciences.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Aventus: Regional MBO provider in Apeldoorn (Gelderland), serving the same Veluwe catchment as Landstede. Comparable scale and program mix across vocational tracks including healthcare and technology.
• LOI: Major Dutch distance-learning provider for adult and continuing education. Comparable to Landstede's online/hybrid delivery for adult learners (volwassenenonderwijs) and represents a key competitor in the LLO market segment.
• Yuverta: National Dutch MBO institution with focus on green, food, and lifestyle sectors. Comparable multi-region footprint and adult education (volwassenenonderwijs) offerings via VAVO and ISK programs.
• Deltion College: Major regional MBO institution based in Zwolle, directly overlapping Landstede's home geography. Collaborates on the Mhbo Managementtraject but competes for the same secondary-to-vocational student pipeline in Overijssel.
• ROC van Twente: Regional MBO institution in Twente, sharing Overijssel geography with Landstede. Direct competitor for vocational students and regional employer partnership opportunities.
• Alfa-college: Regional MBO institution based in Groningen, northern Netherlands. Comparable multi-school structure and adult education programs including VAVO, serving a comparable scale of vocational students.
• Capabel Onderwijs: Multi-region Dutch MBO provider operating in healthcare, education, and social work sectors. Overlaps with Landstede in vocational healthcare training and adult education markets.
• NCOI Groep: Largest Dutch provider of adult education, training, and HBO programs via flexible and distance learning. Directly comparable to Landstede's Serviceburo LLO and Landstede Academie for working professionals and lifelong learners.
• Summa College: Large regional MBO provider in the Eindhoven/Brainport region of North Brabant. Comparable scale of vocational programs with strong employer partnerships in technology and healthcare sectors.

Broad incumbents

• ROC van Amsterdam (ROCvA): One of the largest MBO institutions in the Netherlands, headquartered in Amsterdam. Operates at substantially larger scale across diverse vocational tracks; serves as a benchmark for operational scale rather than a direct geographic competitor.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/Landstede
• Facebookfacebook.com/landstede
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/landstede-groep

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Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Subsidiaries16 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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