Stichting Almere Speciaal

Name

Stichting Almere Speciaal

Legal name

Stichting Almere Speciaal

Website

https://almere-speciaal.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

2021

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Stichting Almere Speciaal (SAS) is a Dutch non-profit foundation operating three cluster 3 special-education schools in Almere, serving students aged 4-18 with physical, multiple, behavioral, and severe learning needs, funded primarily by the Dutch Ministry of Education.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Special Education Services

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Educational Support Services (611710)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Specialized Inclusive / Co-Taught Special Education Programs (EDAKAAAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Specialized Instruction & Resource Support (Inclusion, Pull-Out, Co-Teaching) (EDAJAKAC), Co-Teaching & In-Class Instructional Support (Specialist Teachers) (EDAKABAA)

Keywords

• Special education services
• Primary special education
• Secondary special education
• Inclusive education support
• Special needs schooling

Headquarters

HQ city

Almere

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Government Funding (Rijksoverheid/OCW): SAS receives operational funding from the Dutch Ministry of Education (OCW) through the lumpsom (lump-sum funding) arrangement for special education (cluster 3 schools). Funding is based on the number of enrolled students and covers the costs of providing specialized education services.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Stichting Almere Speciaal operates three specialized schools in Almere, Netherlands — SO De Bongerd (primary special education for behavioral and GGZ support needs), SO Olivijn (primary special education combining education and care for physical/multiple disabilities and chronic illness), and VSO Aventurijn (secondary special education for students aged 12-18 with severe learning difficulties and multiple disabilities). The foundation supplements school-based education with the SAS Ontdek & Doe after-school enrichment program, the Onderweg naar Onderwijs inclusive education expertise-sharing program aimed at regular schools, and the Onderweg Naar School (ONS) arrangement providing short-term ambulatory guidance for homebound students.

Product overview

Stichting Almere Speciaal (SAS) is a foundation operating three specialized schools (Aventurijn for secondary special education, De Bongerd and Olivijn for primary special education) serving students with various special educational needs. The organization provides a portfolio of integrated educational services including the SAS Ontdek & Doe after-school enrichment program, the Onderweg naar Onderwijs inclusive education support program, and the Onderweg Naar School arrangement for homebound students. Together, these offerings form a comprehensive support ecosystem focused on enabling children with special needs to participate fully in society.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• SAS Ontdek & Doe: After-school program offering sport, culture, and creative activities for students with intensive support needs, providing opportunities that regular sports clubs and cultural institutions cannot offer.
• Onderweg naar Onderwijs
• Onderweg Naar School (ONS)

Products and services

• Aventurijn (VSO) Secondary special education school serving students aged 12-18 with severe learning difficulties and multiple disabilities; accessible for students with physical disabilities and focused on personal development toward independent participation in society.
• De Bongerd (SO) Primary special education school for students from group 1 to 8, providing tailored education for children with support needs related to behavior and/or mental health (GGZ), working with the child, parents, and chain partners.
• Olivijn (SO) Specialized education school for students aged 4-13 with physical disabilities, multiple disabilities, chronic illness, or severe learning difficulties; combines education and care in collaboration with partners Merem, 's Heeren Loo, De Schavuiten, and Triade.
• SAS Ontdek & Doe After-school enrichment program offering sport, culture, and creative activities for all students of Stichting Almere Speciaal, designed for students who cannot participate in regular sports clubs or cultural activities without adaptations and bringing activities to the familiar school environment.
• Onderweg naar Onderwijs Program that deploys specialized education expertise to support regular primary schools, professionals, and students in Almere moving toward more inclusive education; shares specialist knowledge, coaches professionals, and provides early support to keep or restore educational participation.
• Onderweg Naar School (ONS) City arrangement for homebound students aged 6-18 who are temporarily not attending school or frequently truanting; provides short-term ambulatory guidance with maximum 12 weeks of guidance, up to 2 hours per week, aimed at restoring connection with education and sustainable return to an appropriate educational placement.

Quantifiable outcome

• Positive external audit results for De Bongerd confirming solid foundation and clear direction
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Buro HebeminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 13 July 2026Recruitment consultancy assisting SAS with the selection process for two new Raad van Toezicht members. Contact: Joanne Klumpers and Evelien Ketelaar.
• Bijzonder JijminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 13 January 2026Collaboration partner for De Bongerd's after-school program within SAS Ontdek & Doe. Bijzonder Jij provides practical skill development through doing, moving, and discovering activities.
• MeremcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHealthcare/rehabilitation partner collaborating with Olivijn school for combined education-care approach for children with physical and multiple disabilities.
• 's Heeren LoocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCare provider partner working with Olivijn to provide integrated care-education services for children with complex needs.
• De SchavuitenminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCare organization partner collaborating with Olivijn school.
• TriademinorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCare organization partner collaborating with Olivijn school.
• Samenwerkingsverband Passend Onderwijs AlmerecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe collaboration agreement responsible for issuing Toelaatbaarheidsverklaring (TLV) certificates and managing special education placements in Almere region.
• Samenwerkingspartners (education and care)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with educational and care organizations in Almere for inclusion, youth aid, municipality, and rehabilitation services. Active in Almeerse onderwijsagenda.
• Parent Organizations (Ouders & Onderwijs, Balans, LECSO)minorOthersSAS provides links to parent organizations for information and support: Ouders & Onderwijs, LECSO (cluster 3 advocacy), and Balans (developmental disorders support).

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Stichting Kentalis: Dutch non-profit foundation providing specialized education, care, and expertise for children and adults who are deaf, hard of hearing, or have language/communication disorders. Directly comparable to SAS as a Stichting operating dedicated special education schools under Dutch public funding, with similar cluster-based funding arrangements and care-integration partnerships.
• Koninklijke Visio: Dutch organization providing education, rehabilitation, and support for people with visual impairments, including specialized schools. Comparable to SAS as a multi-site Dutch special education provider serving complex needs populations through publicly funded arrangements, with integrated education-care service models.
• Koninklijke Auris Groep: Dutch foundation offering education, care, and treatment for deaf, hard of hearing, and language-impaired children, including those with additional developmental needs. Comparable to SAS as a multi-school Dutch special education provider under cluster funding, with established expertise-sharing into mainstream schools.
• Bartiméus Onderwijs: Dutch foundation providing special education, care, and expertise for children and adults who are blind or visually impaired, including those with additional disabilities. Directly comparable to SAS as a Dutch Stichting delivering cluster-level special education with integrated healthcare partnerships and expertise-sharing programs.

Others

• LECSO: Landelijk Expertise Centrum Speciaal Onderwijs — Dutch sector association supporting cluster 3 special education schools and expertise centers. Relevant to SAS as the sector body that advocates for and supports foundations like Stichting Almere Speciaal, and that SAS already links to as a parent information resource.
• Stichting SPPO: Stichting Samenwerkingsverbanden Passend Onderwijs — Dutch support organization for the collaborative partnerships (Samenwerkingsverbanden) responsible for issuing TLV certificates and coordinating passend onderwijs placement decisions. Relevant to SAS because enrollment at its schools depends on Samenwerkingsverband Passend Onderwijs Almere's TLV issuance process.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

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