Damiaaninstituut Aarschot

What Damiaaninstituut Aarschot does

Damiaaninstituut Aarschot (DIA) is a Catholic secondary school located in Aarschot, Flemish Region, Belgium, operated by the non-profit educational organization Arcadia vzw (KBO 0409.949.615). The school serves students aged 12-19 across first, second, and third degree programs, offering study tracks in technical fields (automotive, electrical engineering, woodwork, mechatronics, industrial ICT), sciences (STEM), economics, and general academic subjects. Specialized pathways include dual learning (duaal leren) combining classroom instruction with workplace experience, and Se-n-Se (Secundair na Secundair) seventh-year specialization programs, most recently including the newly announced 'Technicus Elektrische Voertuigen' (Electric Vehicle Technician) launching in school year 2026-2027.

The school's core technology infrastructure centers on a mandatory laptop program for all students, operated in partnership with The Rent Company to provide devices at favorable rental rates. Enrollment for first-year students uses the regional digital registration platform aanmelden.school, while enrollment for higher grades is handled directly through the school website. Student support is provided through CLB (Centrum voor Leerlingenbegeleiding), and career guidance/labor market transition is supported via VDAB (Flemish Public Employment Service). The school also operates international exchange programs with Italy and the United States, and maintains active alumni and community engagement through events, a news blog, and social media.

The business model is that of a publicly funded Belgian Catholic secondary school: tuition is largely covered by Flemish Community government funding, with parents paying only for optional services such as laptop rental, educational trips, and extracurricular activities. As part of a network of 12 schools under Arcadia vzw, DIA benefits from shared resources, centralized recruitment, and group-level coordination. The school's headcount is reported in the 11-50 range, consistent with a small-to-medium-sized secondary institution, and exact financial figures are not publicly disclosed. The 2026 enrollment campaign and active teacher recruitment signal ongoing operational growth and program diversification within the established institutional footprint.

Name

Damiaaninstituut Aarschot

Legal name

Arcadia vzw

Website

https://damiaaninstituut.be

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Damiaaninstituut Aarschot is a Catholic secondary school in Aarschot, Belgium, operated by non-profit Arcadia vzw, serving students aged 12-19 with technical, scientific, economic, and academic tracks plus dual learning and seventh-year specialization programs, funded primarily through Flemish Community government subsidies.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Aarschot, Flemish Region

HQ country

Belgium

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Tuition-free Secondary Education: As a publicly funded Catholic secondary school in Belgium, Damiaaninstituut operates primarily through government funding from the Flemish Community. Parents may pay for optional services such as laptop rental, extracurricular activities, and educational trips.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Damiaaninstituut Aarschot (DIA) is a Catholic secondary school offering full-time secondary education to students aged 12-19 across first, second, and third degree programs. The curriculum spans technical (automotive, electrical, woodwork), scientific (STEM), economic, and general academic tracks, supplemented by Se-n-Se (seventh-year) specializations and dual learning programs that combine classroom instruction with workplace experience.

Product overview

Damiaaninstituut Aarschot (DIA) is a secondary school offering a comprehensive educational program across three degree levels plus specialized Se-n-Se programs and dual learning options. The school provides study programs in technology, sciences, economics, and technical fields. Key products include: first, second, and third degree programs organized by grade level; Se-n-Se specialization years for students seeking additional professional qualifications; and dual learning combining classroom education with workplace experience. The school also offers student support services and maintains policies covering privacy and cookies.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Eerste graad (First Degree Program)

Quantifiable outcome

• Strong labor market preparation with graduates succeeding in diverse fields from aviation to healthcare and technology

Named customers10 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Feature1 record

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• VDAB (Vlaamse Dienst voor Arbeidsbemiddeling)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerVDAB (Flemish Public Employment Service) partners with the school for career guidance and dual learning program support, helping students transition to the labor market.
• Regionaal Technisch Centrum Vlaams-BrabantminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional Technical Center providing additional technical training facilities and industry connections for vocational programs.
• The Rent CompanycoreOthersPartnership for the 'One Laptop Per Student' program. Students can rent laptops at favorable rates through the school, facilitated by The Rent Company.
• CLB (Centrum voor Leerlingenbegeleiding)coreOthersStudent guidance center providing support services including career counseling, psychological support, and study guidance for students.
• De LijnminorOthersPublic transportation provider for organized student transport services.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Penta Scholengroep: Flemish Catholic secondary school network with strong technical and STEM orientation. Comparable to Damiaaninstituut in its emphasis on technical-vocational pathways, dual learning, and Catholic secondary education delivery across multiple Flemish campuses.
• Sint-Jozefscollege Aarschot (SJCA): Sister secondary school within the Arcadia vzw network located in Aarschot. Operates under the same governance as Damiaaninstituut and serves the same regional catchment with overlapping Catholic secondary education offerings.
• Sint-Jozefsinstituut Betekom (SJIB): Sister school within the Arcadia vzw network located in nearby Betekom. Comparable as a Catholic secondary institution under shared governance with similar operational and curriculum models.
• Instituut Sancta Maria Aarschot (SMA): Sister secondary school within the Arcadia vzw network in Aarschot. Directly comparable as a Catholic secondary school under the same governance body, sharing centralized services and competing for the same student population.

Broad incumbents

• Don Bosco Schools Belgium: Belgium-wide Catholic technical education network with multiple secondary campuses offering technical, vocational, and STEM programs. Directly comparable as a Catholic secondary education alternative in the Flemish region with similar technical specialization offerings.
• GO! Atheneum Aarschot: Publicly funded secondary school in Aarschot operated by GO! Onderwijs, the Flemish public education network. Directly competes for the same regional student pool as Damiaaninstituut with a secular, tuition-free alternative offering similar academic and technical tracks.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/damiaaninstituut-aarschot

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Funding overview

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Investors

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M&A

Investments

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