Basisschool Nour

What Basisschool Nour does

Basisschool Nour is a Dutch Islamic primary school (basisschool) located at Churchilllaan 82, 5224 BW in 's-Hertogenbosch, North Brabant, Netherlands. The school delivers primary education to children aged 4-12 (groups 1 through 8) and operates 16 classes with multiple parallel sections per grade for school year 2026-2027. It is owned and operated by Stichting SIMON (Stichting voor Islamitisch onderwijs in Midden- en Oost-Nederland), a non-profit Dutch foundation that governs 11 Islamic primary schools across Central and Eastern Netherlands; Stichting SIMON is led by a College van Bestuur (currently Younes Hanin, chairman, and Latifa Benbouker) and supervised by a Raad van Toezicht. The school was established in its current form via a 2013 co-location under the Brede Bossche School initiative, sharing its building with basisschool de Kruisboelijn and peuterspeelzaal Kanteel.

The school's core offering combines the standard Dutch national primary curriculum (ministerie van OCW) with Islamic religious education, Quran lessons for groups 4-8, daily prayer practice for groups 6-8, and the Vreedzame School social-emotional methodology adapted to an Islamic-identity framework (ISBO). It holds the Gezonde School (Healthy School) certification focused on nutrition, well-being, and physical activity. Supporting technology infrastructure includes Parnassys for student administration and parent portals, Parro for parent communication, and centralized financial/personnel administration via Concent in Zwolle. The broader SIMON network operates a SIMON Academie for staff professional development and a Stage internship program.

Basisschool Nour is primarily funded through Dutch government grants via DUO (Ministerie van Onderwijs), based on statutory per-pupil allocations; this is supplemented by a voluntary parent contribution (vrijwillige ouderbijdrage). Enrollment is conducted directly via the school website (basisschoolnour.nl), email ([email protected]), and in-person school tours, with wenmoment orientation visits for children approaching school age. Demand signals include full enrollment in groups 2 and 3 for 2026-2027. The school's target segment is families in the 's-Hertogenbosch area — including immigrant and second-generation families — who want their children to receive Dutch curriculum-compliant primary education while maintaining Islamic identity, values, and cultural heritage.

Name

Basisschool Nour

Legal name

Stichting SIMON (Stichting voor Islamitisch onderwijs in Midden- en Oost-Nederland)

Website

https://basisschoolnour.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

2013

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Basisschool Nour is a Dutch Islamic primary school in 's-Hertogenbosch serving roughly 400+ students across groups 1-8, combining the standard Dutch national curriculum with Islamic religious education, Quran lessons, and identity-based social-emotional learning. It is operated by Stichting SIMON, a non-profit foundation running 11 Islamic primary schools in the Netherlands.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Primary Education (K-8)

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Faith-Based (Religious) K–12 Schools (EDAJABAC)

Keywords

• Primary education services
• Islamic primary education
• Dutch primary schools
• Religious education programs
• Elementary school education

Headquarters

HQ city

's-Hertogenbosch

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Government Funding (Primary): As a Dutch primary school, Basisschool Nour is primarily funded through government funding via DUO (Ministerie van Onderwijs). The school fulfills statutory educational obligations and receives public funding based on student enrollment.
2. Voluntary Parent Contribution: The school collects a voluntary parent contribution (vrijwillige ouderbijdrage). Details are provided in the school guide (schoolgids). This is supplementary funding for extra-curricular activities and events.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Basisschool Nour is a Dutch primary school on Islamic foundation providing full-time primary education for children ages 4-12 (groups 1-8). The school combines the Dutch national curriculum with Islamic religious education, Quran lessons, daily prayer for upper grades, and the Vreedzame School methodology for social-emotional development. Co-located within the Brede Bossche School in 's-Hertogenbosch, it serves 16 groups across grades 1-8 and is part of the 11-school SIMON network for Islamic primary education in Central and Eastern Netherlands.

Product overview

Basisschool Nour is a Dutch primary school on Islamic foundation, operating as part of the SIMON schools network (Stichting voor Islamitisch onderwijs in Midden- en Oost-Nederland) comprising 11 schools. The core offering is primary education from groups 1-8, supplemented by Islamic religious education, Quran lessons, and the Vreedzame School social-emotional learning method. Supporting offerings include the SIMON Academie for staff professional development, internship placements for students, and the De Gezonde School (Healthy School) certification program. The school uses external platforms Parnassys for administration and Parro for parent communication.

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Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Basisschool Nour Primary Education Dutch Islamic primary school providing full-time education for children ages 4-12 (groups 1-8), combining the standard Dutch national curriculum with Islamic religious education, Quran lessons, daily prayer for groups 6-8, and the Vreedzame School social-emotional learning methodology. Education is delivered to 16 groups across grades 1-8 with operations Monday-Thursday 08:30-14:30 and Friday 08:30-12:15.

Quantifiable outcome

• Successful preparation for secondary education - school prepares students to successfully transition to and thrive in Dutch secondary schools
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Integration2 records

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Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• ConcentcoreOthersConcent in Zwolle provides financial and personnel administration services for SIMON schools. This partnership enables centralized back-office operations across all 11 SIMON schools.
• Samenwerkingsverband De Meierij POcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSIMON schools participate in the De Meierij PO cooperative for passend onderwijs (inclusive education). This partnership helps provide tailored educational support for students with varying needs. Located at Hervensebaan 9, 5232 JL 's-Hertogenbosch.
• GGD (Gemeentelijke Gezondheidsdienst)coreOthersGGD provides school health services including school doctor consultations, health screenings, and vaccination programs. Required by Dutch law for all schools.
• Bezemer & SchubadcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerExternal confidential advisor (vertrouwenspersoon) service provider. Mevrouw Alice Vlottes serves as the school's external trusted person for handling complaints, bullying, and safety concerns. Contactable via vertrouwenslijn 088-144 02 00.
• De KruisboelijncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBasisschool Nour shares its building with basisschool de Kruisboelijn as part of the Brede Bossche School initiative in the Kruiskamp neighborhood. This co-location enables joint activities including theater, music, and educational excursions.
• Peuterspeelzaal KanteelcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPart of the Brede Bossche School initiative in the Kruiskamp neighborhood. Kanteel is co-located with Basisschool Nour, facilitating smooth transitions for children from preschool to primary school.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• El Feth Islamitische Basisschool: Other independent Islamic primary schools in the Netherlands serving similar faith-based primary education for Muslim families, directly competing for the same niche demographic.
• Other SIMON scholen (sister primary schools): The other 10 Islamic primary schools under Stichting SIMON share the same faith-based foundation, Dutch curriculum integration, and operational model as Basisschool Nour, operating across Central and Eastern Netherlands.

Emerging players

• Montessori Primary Schools (Netherlands): Dutch Montessori primary schools offer an alternative pedagogy-based primary education model, competing for parents seeking differentiated educational approaches outside mainstream public schools.
• De Parel (new SIMON primary school, Soest): A new Islamic primary school opening under Stichting SIMON in Soest on 31 August 2026, representing the same faith-based educational model as Nour but as a newly launched school in a different region.

Broad incumbents

• Stichting Katholiek Primair Onderwijs (SKPO): Large Catholic primary school foundation operating across the Netherlands with a faith-based educational model similar to Nour's Islamic foundation, though serving a different religious demographic at a much larger scale.
• Openbaar Primair Onderwijs (Public Primary Schools): Dutch public primary school organizations that compete for the same K-12 student population in 's-Hertogenbosch and surrounding areas, offering secular education funded by the same government mechanisms.
• Protestant-Christelijke Basisscholen: Other faith-based Dutch primary schools operating under Protestant-Christian foundations, structurally similar in governance, funding, and curriculum model but serving different religious communities.

Others

• Vreedzame School program network: The Vreedzame School social-emotional learning methodology that Nour adapts from an Islamic perspective (ISBO) is implemented across many Dutch primary schools, making it a curricular reference framework rather than direct competitor.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/basisschool-nour
• Instagraminstagram.com/ibsnour

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Profiles9 records

Funding overview

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