Antoniuscollege Gouda

What Antoniuscollege Gouda does

Antoniuscollege Gouda is a Dutch secondary school (voortgezet onderwijs) offering havo and vwo tracks to students who have received a havo, havo/vwo, or vwo recommendation from primary school. The school operates as part of Carmelcollege Gouda, which also includes Antoniusmavo XL and ISK Gouda, and is governed by Stichting Carmelcollege, one of the largest Dutch secondary education foundations with 50+ locations, approximately 38,000 students, and 4,300+ staff nationwide. The Rector is Hanneke Lugtenburg; the parent foundation's College van Bestuur is chaired by J.K. (Jan Kees) Meindersma.

The school's product is structured around three specialized learning routes: Tweetalig Onderwijs (TTO), a bilingual program with more than half of lessons delivered in English and Senior TTO status; Technasium, a technology-focused track with the O&O (Research & Design) exam subject and real-world company projects; and Kunst & Maatschappij, an arts-and-society route emphasizing creativity, debate, and cultural awareness. These are supported by seven physical facilities (TechCampus, Internationaal Instituut, KunstGalerie, SportZone, Lab, MuziekStudio, Theater), an electives program called Top Talent Tijd, BPS-certified gifted education, and external partnerships including Lyceo (exam training), Easy4u (BYOD laptops), Stichting Technasium, and Erasmus+ international exchanges.

The underlying technology stack is built on standard Dutch education SaaS: Somtoday for student information and grades, Zermelo for scheduling, Microsoft Teams for Education and Office 365 for collaboration, and an Antonius app for communication, all running on a Windows-based BYOD laptop fleet. Revenue is overwhelmingly Dutch government per-student funding for voortgezet onderwijs, supplemented by voluntary parent contributions, an annual voluntary TTO contribution, fees for Cambridge/IB/Goethe/DELF language certifications, and small transactional revenue from events such as music evenings. Pricing is not fully publicly disclosed; the school sells directly to consumers (families) via the national enrollment week and a calendar of open-house and masterclass events.

Name

Antoniuscollege Gouda

Legal name

Carmelcollege Gouda

Website

https://antoniuscollegegouda.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

2017

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Antoniuscollege Gouda is a Dutch havo/vwo secondary school operating under Stichting Carmelcollege, offering three specialized learning routes — bilingual TTO, Technasium technology, and Kunst & Maatschappij arts — plus Erasmus+ exchanges and BPS-certified gifted education to primary-school graduates in the Gouda region.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Gouda

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Government-funded education: Primary funding through Dutch government education funding for secondary schools (voortgezet onderwijs).
2. Voluntary parent contributions: Voluntary parent contribution for general school activities and optional programs.
3. TTO additional contribution: Annual voluntary TTO contribution covering international activities, exchanges, Cambridge/IB exams, teacher training, and development of materials.
4. Language certification fees: Fees for Cambridge, IB, Goethe, and DELF language certification exams.
5. Event and activity fees: Ticket sales for events such as music evenings (€4) and high school musical.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Antoniuscollege Gouda is a Dutch secondary school (havo/vwo) delivering full secondary education to students who have completed primary school. The school offers three specialized learning routes: Tweetalig Onderwijs (TTO) for bilingual English-Dutch education, Technasium for technology-focused learning with real-world company projects via the O&O subject, and Kunst & Maatschappij for arts, culture, and society. It supports these with specialized facilities (TechCampus, Lab, MuziekStudio, Theater, KunstGalerie, SportZone), international programs via Erasmus+ and language certifications (Cambridge, IB, Goethe, DELF), and a Begaafdheidsprofielschool (BPS) gifted education program.

Product overview

Antoniuscollege Gouda is a Dutch secondary school (havo/vwo) offering a multi-program portfolio structured around three main educational routes: Tweetalig Onderwijs (TTO) for bilingual education, Technasium for technology-focused learning, and Kunst & Maatschappij for arts and society studies. The school complements these core programs with specialized facilities including TechCampus, Internationaal Instituut, KunstGalerie, SportZone, Lab, MuziekStudio, and Theater, enabling hands-on learning experiences. Top Talent Tijd (TTT) provides elective activities for first-year students, while Leerlingbegeleiding and Huiswerkbegeleiding by Lyceo offer student counseling and academic support services. As a Begaafdheidsprofielschool (BPS), the school also provides specialized education for gifted students.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Tweetalig Onderwijs (TTO): Bilingual education program where students receive over half of their instruction in English, preparing them for international studies and careers.
• Technasium
• Kunst & Maatschappij (M&C)
• Begaafdheidsprofielschool (BPS)

Products and services

• Tweetalig Onderwijs (TTO) Bilingual education program where over half of instruction time is delivered in English, preparing students for international studies and careers. Includes Cambridge/IB exam preparation and international internships.
• Technasium Technology-focused educational route featuring the subject Onderzoek & Ontwerpen (Research & Design), where students work on real-world projects with actual companies as part of the O&O exam subject.
• Kunst & Maatschappij (M&C) Art and Society educational route emphasizing cultural projects, debate skills, creative expression, and community engagement, including DELF/Goethe language certifications.
• Top Talent Tijd (TTT) Choice program in the first year offering sports, music production, art & design, media & games, theater, planning & learning skills, technology, research lab, and beta world activities.
• (Hoog)begaafden Programma Gifted education program as a Begaafdheidsprofielschool (BPS), offering personalized education, curriculum compression, and enrichment for high-ability students.
• Internationaal Instituut International institute offering Erasmus+ exchanges, Goethe German certificates, DELF French certificates, and international stage opportunities.
• Huiswerkbegeleiding by Lyceo Homework guidance, tutoring, and exam training offered in partnership with Lyceo, including Lyceo Leren Leren study skills method, with measured 0.9 point improvement on central exams.
• Leerlingbegeleiding Student counseling services including mentor coaching, goal setting, learning planning, and individual support for dyslexia, dyscalculia, and high-ability students.

Quantifiable outcome

• Students achieve Cambridge B2 level (higher than average 5 havo students) by end of junior TTO
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration6 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• Erasmus+ ProgrammacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 20 January 2023EU education program providing international exchange opportunities. Erasmus Accreditatie obtained January 20, 2023. Enables exchanges with schools in Verona (years-long partnership), Würzburg, Perpignan, Brussel, and other European locations.
• LyceocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Lyceo provides on-campus homework supervision, tutoring, and exam training. Lyceo developed the Lyceo Leren Leren method with Tilburg University for improving study skills. Exam training shows 0.9 point improvement on central exams according to SEO Economisch Onderzoek study.
• Easy4ucoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDesignated laptop supplier for BYOD program. Provides rental and purchase options for students with insurance, warranty, and repair services through school. Laptops delivered at start of school year with free loaner devices during repairs.
• Stichting TechnasiumcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOfficial Technasium school offering O&O (Research & Design) as exam subject. Connected to Technasium school network and Netwerk Rijnland. O&O recognized in RATHO list for higher education admission since 2020.
• Stichting CarmelcollegecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerParent organization governing 50+ schools with ~38,000 students and 4,300 staff. Carmelcollege Gouda includes Antoniuscollege, Antoniusmavo XL, and ISK Gouda. Bestuur via College van Bestuur onder voorzitter J.K. (Jan Kees) Meindersma.
• Bedrijven (Companies) - Technasium partnersmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCompanies serve as opdrachtgever (client), expert, inspirator, workshopleider, or ondersteuner (supporter) for Technasium student projects. Real-world company challenges integrated into O&O curriculum.
• Nuffic / Europees PlatformmajorTechnology or IntegrationQuality assurance for TTO programs. Sets standards for bilingual education and conducts regular visitations to ensure quality of teachers, lessons, and curriculum.
• Cambridge Assessment EnglishmajorTechnology or IntegrationCambridge English exams including Cambridge First (B2), Advanced (CAE), and Proficient (CPE) qualifications offered to students for international language certification.
• International Baccalaureate (IB)majorTechnology or IntegrationIB English B and English Language and Literature A programs offered in upper years. Pre-university qualification recognized internationally for higher education admission.
• Internationale schoolpartnersmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership schools including Riemenschneider-Gymnasium Würzburg (Germany), schools in Verona (Italy), and other European institutions for student exchanges and collaborative projects.
• Hogeschool Leiden, De Haagse Hogeschool, Bètasteunpunt Zuid-HollandminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartners in havo Bèta program offering deepened trajectory within higher vocational education. Includes visits to Naturalis museum and professional movement labs.
• SOCAminorOthersStudent group fighting racism and discrimination. Organizes activities like film afternoons and annual Keti Koti celebration.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Christelijk Lyceum Delft: Established Dutch secondary school in Delft offering havo/vwo with multiple learning routes. Comparable in scale, profile, and South Holland positioning to Antoniuscollege Gouda, serving a similar academic-track student population within driving distance.
• Groene Hart Lyceum: Local Gouda-based secondary school offering havo/vwo and similar preparatory tracks. It is the most direct local competitor to Antoniuscollege Gouda within the same catchment area, competing for the same Group 8 graduates during the national enrollment week.
• Wolfert Lyceum: Dutch secondary school in the Rotterdam/Bergschenhoek area offering both TTO and Technasium learning routes alongside havo/vwo tracks. Directly comparable to Antoniuscollege Gouda because it competes for the same pool of bilingual and STEM-oriented secondary students in the broader Randstad with a similar multi-route structure.
• Coenecoop College: Secondary school in Waddinxveen, immediately adjacent to Gouda, providing havo/vwo tracks. Comparable because it draws from the same primary school feeder system and competes head-to-head for the same havo/vwo-eligible students in the Gouda region.

Broad incumbents

• Stichting Carmelcollege (network peer schools): The parent foundation of Antoniuscollege Gouda, governing 50+ secondary school locations across the Netherlands. Comparable because internal network peers share governance, procurement, and pedagogical frameworks; outcomes and operating model across the network serve as the most direct internal benchmark.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/stgcarmel
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/antoniuscollege-gouda

Compliance3 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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