Vakcollege Thamen

What Vakcollege Thamen does

Vakcollege Thamen is a Dutch VMBO (preparatory secondary vocational education) school located in Uithoorn, Netherlands, serving students aged 12–16 in the Amstelland-Meerlanden region. The school operates under IRIS, Stichting voor Christelijk Voortgezet Onderwijs, a nonprofit foundation that governs six secondary schools with approximately 7,000 students across Haarlem, Haarlemmermeer, and Amstelland-Meerlanden. Thamen delivers a portfolio of three learning pathways — Basis (BBL), Kader (KBL), and MAVO — plus a MAVO/HAVO Kansklas bridge class operated jointly with Alkwin College, alongside four vocational tracks (Dienstverlening & Producten, Mobiliteit & Transport, Produceren Installeren & Energie, and Bouw Wonen & Interieur) and a TeTo (Technologie en Toepassing) program covering robotics, 3D modeling, and laser cutting.\n\nThe school is equipped with a SkillsLab practical skills laboratory outfitted with 3D printers, laser cutters, a Yamaha Nmax 125 scooter for mechanics training, and specialized technical workshop equipment. The digital infrastructure is built on off-the-shelf vendor products: Magister for student information and attendance, Microsoft 365/Teams via the MijnThamen intranet on SharePoint, IntoWords text-to-speech software for students with dyslexia, Auralibrary for library services, and Wis Collect for payment collection. The school has been accredited by the NVAO as an Opleidingsschool (teacher training school) since 2015 and participates in the ROSA consortium of 22 secondary schools and 6 Amsterdam-area teacher training institutions.\n\nAs a publicly funded Dutch VMBO school, Thamen operates on a government per-student funding model with tuition free to families. The school supplements this with voluntary parent contributions of €107–€132 per student annually (Year 1 €131.50, Year 2 €114.00, Year 3 €107.50, Year 4 €122.50). Go-to-market is community-driven: primary-school Group 8 outreach, open days, the Try-Out event, the Opleidingenmarkt education fair, VMBO On Stage participation, and Toffe Techniekdagen, with student intake administered through the formal Amstelland regional ELK/Kernprocedure digital registration system and a separate zij-instroom lateral-entry procedure for years 2 and 3.

Name

Vakcollege Thamen

Legal name

Vakcollege Thamen

Website

https://thamen.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

2006

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Vakcollege Thamen is a Dutch VMBO secondary school in Uithoorn offering Basis, Kader, and MAVO learning pathways, four vocational tracks (D&P, M&T, PIE, BWI), and a TeTo technology program, serving students aged 12–16 in the Amstelland-Meerlanden region.

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Product category

Secondary Vocational Education (VMBO)

NAICS

Technical and Trade Schools (6115), Educational Support Services (611710)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Technical & Digital Skills Training (BPACANAB)

Keywords

• Secondary vocational education
• VMBO curriculum programs
• Vocational training tracks
• Student support services
• Career orientation guidance

Headquarters

HQ city

Uithoorn

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Government-Funded Education: As a public secondary school (VMBO), Vakcollege Thamen is primarily funded through the Dutch government funding system for secondary education. Tuition is free for students; the school receives per-student funding from the government.
2. Voluntary Parent Contribution: The school collects a voluntary parent contribution (vrijwillige ouderbijdrage) to fund extracurricular activities. Annual rates are: Year 1: €131.50, Year 2: €114.00, Year 3: €107.50, Year 4: €122.50. Collection is managed via Wis Collect digital payment system.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Vakcollege Thamen delivers Dutch VMBO (preparatory secondary vocational education) for students aged 12-16 in Uithoorn, Netherlands. It offers four vocational tracks (Dienstverlening & Producten, Mobiliteit & Transport, Produceren Installeren & Energie, Bouw Wonen & Interieur) alongside the Technologie en Toepassing program, supported by three learning pathways (Basis, Kader, MAVO). Education emphasizes "Leren door doen" (learning by doing) with eight hours of weekly practical lessons in its SkillsLab equipped with 3D printers, laser cutters, and specialized tools.

Product overview

Vakcollege Thamen is a VMBO school in Uithoorn, Netherlands, offering a comprehensive portfolio of vocational and theoretical educational programs. The core offering consists of four vocational tracks (D&P, M&T, PIE, BWI) plus the TeTo technology program, supported by multiple learning pathways (Basis, Kader, Mavo) and chance classes for students needing additional support or challenge. The school emphasizes 'Leren door doen' (Learning by doing) with extensive practical skills training in its SkillsLab, supported by student support services including dyslexia/dyscalculia assistance, career guidance (LOB), and inclusive education programs.

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Products and services

• Dienstverlening & Producten (D&P) Vocational track focusing on service delivery and product creation, including kitchen skills, photography, fashion, entrepreneurship, and wellness. Students learn to organize events, present, and produce products.
• Mobiliteit & Transport (M&T) Vocational track covering vehicle technology, mobility, and logistics. Students learn motorbike/scooter repair, electronics, and transport planning.
• Produceren, Installeren & Energie (PIE) Technical vocational track covering metalwork, electrical installations, and sustainable energy. Students learn welding, electrical systems, and green technology.
• Bouw Wonen & Interieur (BWI) Construction and interior vocational track including masonry, carpentry, furniture making, painting, and design. Students build tiny houses and practice real construction techniques.
• Technologie en Toepassing (TeTo) Technology and Application program for mavo students, covering robotics, programming, 3D printing, laser cutting, and sustainability projects in partnership with businesses.
• Basis Leerweg (BBL) Basic vocational learning pathway preparing students for level 2 MBO programs. Students choose between Techniek or M&D profiles in year 1.
• Kader Leerweg (KBL) Vocational learning pathway preparing students for level 3 and 4 MBO programs, leading to cadre-level positions.
• Mavo Route MAVO (preparatory secondary education) pathway preparing students for HAVO or level 3/4 MBO programs.
• Mavo/Havo Kansklas Joint transition class with Alkwin College for students who need more time before choosing between MAVO and HAVO, with lessons taught at both schools.
• Kansklassen (Basis/Kader and Kader/Mavo) Chance classes offering students the opportunity to work at a higher level than their initial placement, with intensive support to help them reach their potential.
• Leerlingenondersteuning (Student Support) Student support services including Passend Onderwijs (inclusive education), trajectory facilities (TV), development perspective plans (OPP), and multi-disciplinary consultations.
• Dyslexie en Dyscalculie Begeleiding Specialized support for students with dyslexia and dyscalculia, including IntoWords software, extra time on tests, and personalized facilitation cards.
• LOB (Loopbaanoriëntatie en -begeleiding) Career orientation and guidance program helping students make future choices through portfolio development, internships, and industry events.

Quantifiable outcome

• Approximately 60% average transition rate from the MAVO/HAVO Kansklas to 2 HAVO at Alkwin College

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Integration5 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• IRIS (Stichting voor Christelijk Voortgezet Onderwijs)coreOthersIRIS is the foundation that operates Vakcollege Thamen along with five other secondary schools in the Haarlem, Haarlemmermeer, and Amstelland-Meerlanden regions. IRIS provides governance, policy, and strategic direction. Vakcollege Thamen is one of six IRIS schools serving approximately 7,000 students total.
• Nova CollegecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNova College is an MBO institution that works with 28 VMBO schools including Thamen in a smooth VMBO-to-MBO transition program. The partnership reduces gaps or overlap in curricula and allows Thamen students to gain learning benefits (leerwinst) through orientation days and aligned programs.
• Alkwin CollegecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThamen and Alkwin College operate a joint MAVO/HAVO bridge class (Kansklas) for students who receive a vmbo-t/havo recommendation from primary school. Students attend classes on both schools and are officially enrolled at Thamen. Approximately 60% of bridge class students transition to 2 HAVO at Alkwin.
• Samenwerkingsverband Amstelland en de MeerlandenminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducational collaboration consortium covering the municipalities of Aalsmeer, Amstelveen, Haarlemmermeer, Ouder-Amstel, and Uithoorn. The consortium organizes a covering care structure for students with learning and behavioral difficulties. Thamen participates through its support point Steunpunt Amstel & Meer.
• Regionale Opleidingsschool Amstelland e.o. (ROSA)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership of 22 VO (secondary) schools and 6 Amsterdam teacher training institutions in and around Amsterdam, Amstelveen, and Haarlemmermeer. Together they are responsible for training first and second-degree teachers, and collaborate on induction, professional development, and research. Vakcollege Thamen is an accredited Opleidingsschool within this partnership.
• Regional Companies (Royal Flora Holland, Breewel Transport BV, UBA Bouw BV, Van Klaveren Plant, Autobedrijf Van Rijn)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerVarious regional companies participate in LOB project weeks and provide work experience opportunities for students. These companies host second-year students during LOB project weeks, allowing them to gain real-world exposure to different professions and sectors.
• De Vries Scheepsbouw (De Vries Shipyard)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDe Vries Scheepsbouw invited Vakcollege Thamen to participate in Girlsday (national technology event for girls), introducing female students to shipbuilding and technical careers.
• Van Walraven (Groothandel/Mijdrecht)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerVan Walraven wholesale company facilitated international exchange with a delegation from Nova Paka, Czech Republic. The company has a connection with Nova Paka and arranged for Czech educators to learn about Thamen's technical education programs.
• Delegation from Nova Paka (Czech Republic)minorOthersInternational delegation from Nova Paka, Czech Republic, visited Vakcollege Thamen to learn about the vocational college and its technical departments. The visit was facilitated by Van Walraven and coordinated by Bohdan Cancik, who promotes technical education for younger children.
• Techniek Driedaagse (Technical Three-Day Event)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnual three-day technical event for first-year students organized by local technical companies and technicians. Students experience real technical work including bricklaying, tire changing, excavator operation, welding, and solar panel installation. Thamen students also help organize the event.
• Gemeente Uithoorn / VeiligheidspartnersminorOthersThe municipality of Uithoorn and safety partners collaborated with Thamen on the 'Samen tegen jeugdcriminaliteit' (Together Against Youth Crime) project, using an Undermijningbus (underground crime awareness bus) to teach second-year students to be more resilient against criminal temptations.
• VeVa (Veiligheid & Vakmanschap) at ROCminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with the VeVa (Safety & Craftsmanship) program at an ROC (regional training center) to prepare students for military/defense careers. Students follow a preparatory trajectory including physical training and admission tests, giving them priority in the full VeVa program.
• Centrum Pedagogisch TactminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborates with Thamen through workshops and training for staff on pedagogical climate and positive behavior support.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• Wellantcollege: Large Dutch VMBO/MBO operator with a green/agricultural focus. Comparable as a multi-campus vocational secondary school operator in the Netherlands, though with a different thematic specialization.
• Yuverta: Dutch green-sector VMBO/MBO school operator with multiple campuses. Comparable as a large-scale vocational secondary education provider with similar hands-on, tracks-based learning model to Thamen.

Broad incumbents

• Nova College: Major regional MBO institution working with 28 VMBO schools including Thamen. Functions as both the primary downstream education partner and a much larger incumbent in the Dutch vocational education space.
• ROC van Amsterdam: Large regional training center offering MBO and vocational programs across the Amsterdam metropolitan area. Broad incumbent comparable through its vocational/skills training mandate, though at a different education level.

Direct peers

• Katholieke Scholengemeenschap Hoofddorp: IRIS foundation secondary school in Hoofddorp providing VMBO and HAVO education. Direct peer sharing governance, curriculum framework, and operating model with Vakcollege Thamen.
• Herbert Vissers College: IRIS foundation secondary school in Nieuw-Vennep offering VMBO and HAVO programs. Directly comparable as another IRIS-governed school with similar vocational and theoretical pathways.
• Eerste Christelijk Lyceum Haarlem: IRIS foundation gymnasium/HAVO/VWO school in Haarlem. IRIS sister school with shared governance and pedagogical approach, though serving a higher academic track than Thamen's VMBO focus.
• Haemstede-Barger Mavo: IRIS foundation MAVO school in Heemstede. Direct peer under shared governance, comparable in scale and focus on the MAVO segment of the Dutch secondary education market.
• Alkwin College: Neighboring secondary school in Uithoorn/Aalsmeer area offering MAVO and HAVO tracks. Direct peer operating the joint MAVO/HAVO Kansklas with Vakcollege Thamen and sharing catchment in the Amstelland region.
• Kaj Munk College: Sister school within the IRIS foundation in Hoofddorp offering similar secondary education programs. Direct peer under the same governance structure with overlapping VMBO/theoretical track offerings.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubevimeo.com/487975711
• Facebookfacebook.com/vakcollegethamen
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/thamen
• Instagraminstagram.com/vakcollegethamen

Compliance2 records

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Profiles10 records

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