Yonder

What Yonder does

Yonder is a Dutch secondary vocational education institution (MBO school) operating as Stichting Yonder, a non-profit foundation headquartered in Tilburg, Netherlands. It delivers vocational training across 13+ subject areas — including automotive technology, logistics, ICT, healthcare, fashion, security, construction, and media — at MBO Levels 1 through 4, offered in both BOL (school-based) and BBL (work-based) formats. The institution also operates VAVO (adult secondary education), ISK (international transition classes for newcomers), Entree Opleidingen (Level 1 entry programs), and customized business training (Maatwerk) for corporate clients. Programs span 10+ physical campus locations across Tilburg, with two new green campuses under development at Wandelboslaan and Stappegoor.

The core technology and platform architecture is fundamentally human-led educational delivery rather than a technology product. The institution runs 17 excellentieprogramma's plus 5 cross-over programs for high-performing students, an Ambassador program, Skills Heroes competition participation, Erasmus+ international internships, and student-led events such as the annual Yonder Live festival. Software tools referenced in specific curricula (Revit, Twinmotion, Solibri in construction programs) are third-party student-facing tools, not proprietary systems.

Yonder's revenue model is anchored in Dutch government funding (DUO/Rijksoverheid) on a per-student basis, making the public sector the de facto primary payer. Tuition is government-regulated: BOL students pay tuition to DUO, BBL students pay course fees to Yonder, and adults pay directly for Vavo, Inburgering, and Educatie programs. A secondary revenue stream comes from fee-for-service customized corporate training (e.g., €1,500 per participant for the Leidinggevende/Management course). Marketing is predominantly regional and direct-to-consumer via open days, study-choice events, student stories, and a centralized MBO enrollment portal (inschrijvenmbo.nl), with B2B sales for the Maatwerk channel. Strategic partnerships include the Dutch Ministry of Defence (Veva program), Fontys Hogescholen (mhbo-traject), Renault/Hedin Automotive, Chr. Vermeer Transport, Hoppenbrouwers, and Koning Willem 1 College.

Name

Yonder

Legal name

Stichting Yonder

Website

https://yonder.nl

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Yonder is a Dutch non-profit MBO vocational education institution in Tilburg, Netherlands, offering level 1-4 vocational training across 13+ subject areas to youth, adult learners, and businesses, funded primarily through government per-student subsidies.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Vocational Education

NAICS

Technical and Trade Schools (6115), Junior Colleges (61121), All Other Schools and Instruction (61169)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Credit Recovery & Alternative Adult High School (EDAAABAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Corporate Learning & Training Content Development (EDAGAKAC), Production & Manufacturing Operations (TPM, OEE, SMED) (EDABAKAK)

Keywords

• Vocational education
• MBO programs
• Adult education
• Corporate training
• Work-based learning

Headquarters

HQ city

Tilburg

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices10 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Government-funded vocational education: Yonder is a publicly funded MBO institution. Primary revenue comes from government funding (Rijksoverheid/DUO) based on student enrollment. Tuition is set and regulated by the Dutch government. Students aged 18+ pay tuition to DUO (BOL) or to Yonder (BBL). Adults may pay for Vavo, Inburgering, and Educatie programs.
2. Customized business training (Maatwerk): Yonder offers customized (maatwerk) training programs for businesses, which are fee-for-service based. Companies pay for tailored professional development courses, such as the Leidinggevende (Management) course priced at €1,500 per participant.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Yonder is a publicly funded Dutch MBO (middelbaar beroepsonderwijs) institution delivering secondary vocational education at levels 1 through 4 across 13+ subject areas, in both BOL (school-based) and BBL (work-based) formats. It supplements this core with VAVO adult secondary education, ISK integration classes for newcomers, Entree entry-level programs, customized corporate training (Maatwerk), and enrichment programs such as Excellentie, Skills Heroes competitions, and the Yonder Live festival.

Product overview

Yonder is a Dutch vocational and adult education institution (MBO/VAVO school) based in Tilburg, Netherlands. The organization offers a comprehensive portfolio of educational programs including MBO vocational education at levels 2-4 across diverse sectors (automotive, logistics, fashion, ICT, healthcare, construction, security, and more), VAVO adult secondary education, ISK integration classes, and customized business training. The portfolio is structured as a unified educational platform with specialized sub-brands including Skills Heroes competitions, Excellence Programs, Ambassador Program, International Stages, Yonder Live festival, and Central Student Council. Yonder also provides student support services including advisory services, inclusive education accommodations, and an mhbo-traject pathway for smooth transition to higher education. Programs are delivered through both BOL (school-based) and BBL (work-based) learning formats across multiple campus locations in Tilburg.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• MBO Education Programs Secondary vocational education (middelbaar beroepsonderwijs) programs at levels 2, 3, and 4 across diverse fields including automotive technology, logistics, fashion, security, ICT, healthcare, construction, and more. Available in BOL (school-based) and BBL (work-based) formats for Dutch and international students.
• VAVO Education Voorbereidend Algemeen Volwassenen Onderwijs (preparatory general adult education) providing second-chance secondary school diploma opportunities for adults, including VMBO, HAVO, and VWO programs.
• Entree Opleidingen Entry-level vocational programs at MBO level 1, providing foundational education and practical skills for students starting their vocational journey.
• MBO2 Dienstverlening Level 2 service-focused vocational programs providing foundational skills in hospitality, facilities, and customer service sectors.
• ISK (Internationale Schakelklas) International Transition Class for non-Dutch speaking students to learn Dutch language and integrate into the Dutch education system.
• Customized Business Training (Maatwerk Opleidingen) Tailored training programs for companies and organizations, developed in collaboration with business partners to meet specific workforce development needs. Examples include the Leidinggevende (Management) course priced at €1,500 per participant.
• Yonder Live

Quantifiable outcome

• 90% employment rate for autotechniek graduates
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Chr. Vermeer TransportcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 April 2026Family transport company in Tilburg donated a fully equipped truck to Yonder for the Chauffeur Wegvervoer (Truck Driver) BBL training program. The truck has a fixed place at the Huis van de Logistiek in Tilburg. Owner Christiaan Vermeer: 'By making this vehicle available, we believe we can help more people discover how beautiful the profession is.'
• Renault Nederland / Hedin AutomotivecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 April 2026Siem Kats, a former Yonder student now working at Renault Nederland Techline, initiated the donation of a new Renault Captur for automotive students. Working with Hedin Automotive, the car was delivered in April 2026. It is equipped with the latest automotive technologies including software, electronics, and system communication for students to gain practical experience.
• Fontys HogescholencoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 September 2025Yonder and Fontys are jointly developing an mhbo-traject (verkort mbo-hbo) to create smoother transitions from mbo to hbo. Starting with ICT, Communicatie and Commerciële opleidingen in Tilburg. Students follow first 2 years at Yonder, third year includes 1 day/week at Fontys. Upon completion, they can enter year 2 of HBO - saving a full study year. First cohort planned for September 2026.
• Koning Willem 1 CollegeminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 September 2025Partner in the Tripartite Technical Education Covenant signed with Hoppenbrouwers and Yonder, aimed at innovating and modernizing technical vocational education in the region.
• HoppenbrouwersminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 September 2025Technical installation company Hoppenbrouwers signed a unique covenant with Yonder and Koning Willem 1 College for the renewal of technical education. Focused on improving technical MBO training through industry collaboration.
• Stichting Go For AfricaminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Foundation that helps organize Yonder's international excellentieprogramma trips. In April 2025, 32 Yonder students traveled to Gambia for excellentie projects in fashion, technology, and PIT. Students drove 6,000 km by car to reach Gambia and worked at Bymyra Vocational Skill Centre.
• Ministerie van DefensiecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024The Veva (Veiligheid en Vakmanschap) program was developed in collaboration with the Dutch Ministry of Defence. It is designed for young people interested in Defence who are not yet 18. Students learn military skills, receive physical training, and do week-long internships at military bases. Upon completion (level 3), students can directly enter the internal Defence automotive technical training.
• Vook Haarbar (Tilburg)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2024Hair salon in Tilburg owned by former Yonder student Sanne van Overdijk. Regularly takes Yonder Allround Kapper interns. Intern Nikki described as 'junior' rather than intern. Owner Sanne won Dutch and European hairdressing championships during her Yonder studies.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Koning Willem 1 College: Regional MBO institution in 's-Hertogenbosch serving comparable vocational student segments. Explicitly named alongside Yonder in the Tripartite Technical Education Covenant with Hoppenbrouwers, confirming direct overlap in technical program offerings and target employers.
• Helicon: Dutch MBO institution delivering vocational programs in green, food, and agricultural domains with comparable BOL/BBL delivery model. Overlaps Yonder in operational structure and employer-partnered curriculum model.
• Curio: Large multi-campus MBO institution in West-Brabant (Breda and surrounding area) delivering MBO programs across similar vocational domains. Comparable in scale, delivery format, and regional B2B Maatwerk positioning.
• SintLucas: MBO school in Boxtel/Eindhoven specializing in creative, media, and design programs (Mode, Media, Contentcreator, Grafisch Vormgever). Directly overlaps Yonder's Mode en Uiterlijke Verzorging and Media, Communicatie en Cultuur tracks.
• Summa College: Large MBO institution based in Eindhoven offering BOL/BBL vocational programs at levels 2-4 across similar sectors (techniek, zorg, media, logistiek). Most direct operational comparable in scale, geography, and program mix within Noord-Brabant.
• Yuverta: Multi-region Dutch MBO institution focused on green, food, and lifestyle vocational education. Comparable in multi-campus MBO delivery, VAVO/Entree breadth, and B2B Maatwerk channel structure.

Broad incumbents

• Avans Hogeschool: HBO (higher professional education) institution with campuses in Breda, Tilburg, and 's-Hertogenbosch. Overlaps Yonder via the mhbo-traject with Fontys and shares the same regional talent pool, but operates at degree rather than vocational diploma level.

Others

• MBO Raad: Dutch sector association representing all recognized MBO institutions including Yonder. Not a competitor but a key counterparty for funding negotiations, sector policy, and Skills Heroes competition governance that materially affects Yonder's operating environment.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/yonder.nl
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/yonder-nl

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

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Investors

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Investments

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