Grafisch Lyceum Rotterdam

Name

Grafisch Lyceum Rotterdam

Legal name

Grafisch Lyceum Rotterdam

Website

https://glr.nl

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Vocational Education

NAICS

Technical and Trade Schools (6115), Technical and Trade Schools (61151)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Instructional Delivery & Pedagogy (School-Led) (EDAJAFAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

Project, Quality & Operations (PMP PDUs, Six Sigma, Quality CE) (EDAAALAM)

Keywords

• Vocational education
• MBO programs
• VMBO programs
• Media design training
• Creative industries education

Headquarters

HQ city

Rotterdam

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Government-funded Education (Lesgeld/Cursusgeld): Primary revenue from Dutch government funding based on student enrollment. Tuition fees (lesgeld) are paid to DUO by students aged 18+ in full-time (BOL) programs, currently €1,458 for school year 2025-2026. BBL students pay course fees (cursusgeld) based on level: €303 for levels 1-2, €735 for levels 3-4.
2. EchtWerk Bureau Services: Practical project bureau where companies commission student work on real creative and technical projects. Students deliver work products while learning professional skills. This is a service model connecting education with industry needs.
3. Student Materials and Services: Optional income from BYOD laptop program (students purchase own devices), excursion fees (€150-450 depending on destination), and locker rentals.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Grafisch Lyceum Rotterdam is a Dutch vocational education institution that delivers MBO (middelbaar beroepsonderwijs) and VMBO (voorbereidend middelbaar beroepsonderwijs) programs with a specialization in media, design, and technology. The school offers curriculum and training pathways aimed at preparing students for careers in the creative and media industries.

Product overview

Grafisch Lyceum Rotterdam (GLR) is a Dutch vocational educational institution offering both VMBO (preparatory secondary vocational education) and MBO (senior secondary vocational education) programs exclusively in media, design, and technology. The institution operates as a single unified school with two organizational units: VMBO voor Vormgeven en Media (at Lloydstraat 35) and MBO (at Heer Bokelweg 255). The MBO programs span levels 2, 3, and 4 across two learning pathways (BOL full-time and BBL work-learn), with 19 named programs including Mediavormgeven, Fotografie, AV-Specialist, Creative Software Developer, ICT & Mediatechnologie, Immersive Experience, Podium- en Evenemententechnicus, Mediamanager, Redactiemedewerker, and various Mediamaker/Sign tracks. The VMBO offers four learning pathways (GL, TL, KBL, BBL) with a focus on Media, Vormgeving & ICT (MVI). Supporting the core educational offerings are Bureau EchtWerk (student project bureau), TECH XPRESS (mobile tech workshop), Bureau Ondersteuning & Advies (student counseling), Bureau FIT (vitality program), GLRXTRA (post-diploma entrepreneurship year), GLR Explore (excellence program), the Osiris student information system, and the Mijn GLR intranet portal. The school serves approximately 500 VMBO students and additional MBO students, with facilities including a superfast network of 2,500+ computers, TV/photo studios, and esports space.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Bureau EchtWerk: The practical bureau of Grafisch Lyceum Rotterdam where students work on real projects from organizations under teacher supervision.
• GLRXTRA
• TECH XPRESS
• GLR Explore
• Bureau FIT

Products and services

• MBO Programs Dutch vocational education (middelbaar beroepsonderwijs) programs in media, design, and technology aimed at students pursuing careers in the creative industries.
• VMBO Programs Dutch pre-vocational secondary education (voorbereidend middelbaar beroepsonderwijs) programs with media, design, and technology tracks, preparing students for further vocational study or entry-level creative work.

Quantifiable outcome

• 1,100 internships arranged annually through Stage Bureau
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

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Feature3 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• 3,000+ Media Companies NetworkcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStage coordination office maintains relationships with over 3,000 media companies in the Netherlands and beyond. These companies provide internship placements, guest lectures, industry feedback on curriculum, and employment opportunities for graduates. Companies participate in industry advisory committees and collaborate on validating examinations.
• The University of NorthamptoncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner university offering Bridging Course program. GLR students can complete a bachelor's degree at University of Northampton in 1 year after graduating from GLR. Program enables accelerated pathway to higher education.
• Newcastle CollegecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUK partner institution offering Bridging Course pathway. GLR students can earn a bachelor's degree through this accelerated program after completing their vocational education.
• EchtWerk BureaucoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternal practical bureau connecting student talent with real client projects. Companies submit project requests through online forms. Students deliver design, media, software, and creative work under professional supervision. Provides practical experience and income for school.
• TechTown InitiativeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRotterdam initiative under the STERK TECHNIEK ONDERWIJS campaign. GLR participates in TechTown activities to interest more students in technical and technology education and careers, with focus on climate, sustainability, and circular economy.
• Tech XpressminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMultifunctional technology bus that tours primary and secondary schools in the region. GLR operates the Tech Xpress to introduce children to media and technology through workshops in camera, greenscreen, video/audio mixing, theater, and sound. Promotes GLR programs to prospective students.
• De Haagse HogeschoolminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHogeschool (University of Applied Sciences) partner for higher education pathways. GLR students with MBO level 4 diploma can continue to HBO programs. Collaborative relationship supports student progression to tertiary education.
• GLR Alumni NetworkminorOthersNetwork connecting GLR graduates with the school community. Alumni can join the GLR Alumni network, participate in school events, and potentially return as guest speakers, mentors, or internship providers.
• GLR Stage BureaucoreOthersInternal bureau that arranges approximately 1,100 internships annually for MBO students. Maintains relationships with 3,000+ media companies, matches students with placements, and provides ongoing support during internships.
• Esports SpaceminorOthersSpecialized facility within GLR dedicated to esports education and events. Connects with the broader esports ecosystem for competitions, training, and industry partnerships.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights2 records

Regional players

• Albeda: Rotterdam-based large MBO institution offering a broader vocational portfolio; geographic overlap with GLR but limited creative-media specialization makes it a regional rather than direct competitor.

Direct peers

• Nimeto: Utrecht-based Dutch VMBO school focused on design, media, and creative-technical education with similar learning pathways to GLR's VMBO voor Vormgeven en Media.
• Mediacollege Amsterdam: Amsterdam MBO focused on media, design, and entertainment production — directly comparable creative vocational programs competing for the same Dutch student pool.
• SintLucas: Dutch secondary vocational school (MBO) in Boxtel specializing in creative media, design, technology, and entertainment — nearly identical mission and program portfolio to GLR, making it the closest direct peer.

Broad incumbents

• Breda University of Applied Sciences (BUas): Dutch University of Applied Sciences offering creative media, design, and technology bachelor's programs — comparable curriculum at higher (HBO) level, serving as both an articulation target and adjacent competitor for talent.
• Willem de Kooning Academy: Rotterdam-based HBO art and design school; same city's higher-tier creative institution where many GLR graduates progress, making it both a feeder destination and an adjacent competitor for creative students.
• University of the Arts London: Largest specialist arts university in Europe with overlapping creative media and design disciplines; relevant international comparison for GLR's specialized creative-tech positioning.
• ROC van Amsterdam: Large multi-sector Dutch MBO with creative/media tracks that overlap with GLR programs at scale, offering broader program breadth but less specialized creative-industry focus.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/GrafischLyceumRdam
• Facebookfacebook.com/GrafischLyceumRotterdam
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/school/grafischlyceumrotterdam
• Instagraminstagram.com/grafisch_lyceum_rotterdam
• TikToktiktok.com/@grafischlyceumrotterdam

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