Alberdingk Thijm Scholen

Name

Alberdingk Thijm Scholen

Legal name

Verenigde Alberdingk Thijm Scholen

Website

https://atscholen.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

1921

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

K-12 Education Services

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Charter School Networks (Multi-Site) (EDAJACAC)

Keywords

• Primary education
• Secondary education
• Catholic school network
• Bilingual K-12 programs
• Vocational MBO training

Headquarters

HQ city

Hilversum

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Government-Funded Education: Alberdingk Thijm Scholen operates as a publicly funded educational institution in the Netherlands. Primary and secondary education is financed through government funding based on student enrollment numbers. The organization is a Verenigde (association) of Catholic schools.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Alberdingk Thijm Scholen operates a network of 21 primary schools and 8 secondary schools (including one MBO) across the Gooi region of the Netherlands, delivering publicly funded Catholic education from ages 4 to 18+ under a unified #daargaathetom policy vision. The network provides bilingual (Dutch/English) and international pathways (IB MYP), ICT-integrated learning with one device per student, an internally developed programming curriculum, and shared specialized facilities (Techspace technology lab, Buitenhuis forest classroom), supported by the Nuyens Instituut expertise center and branded programs such as Junior Campus, ATlasgroep, Mediaschool, International School Hilversum, International School Laren, and IKC Bloemrijk.

Product overview

Alberdingk Thijm Scholen is a comprehensive educational organization consisting of 21 primary schools and 8 secondary schools (including one MBO) in the Gooi region of the Netherlands. The organization operates under a unified educational vision 'Learning Beyond Boundaries' (#daargaathetom) with three strategic pillars: International Mindedness, Creative Technology (ICT), and Community for Life. The schools share state-of-the-art facilities including Techspace (technology experience center), the Buitenhuis (forest classroom), and a dedicated school bus. Key branded programs include the ATlasgroep for gifted students, Junior Campus (bilingual primary education), Mediaschool (vocational media program), the Dojo (social-emotional training), and Nuyens Instituut (expertise center with 50+ specialists). The organization also maintains a UNICEF Business Buddie partnership for international development.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Techspace: Experience ruimte voor leerlingen en medewerkers waar zij de nieuwste technologieën kunnen uitproberen
• Nuyens Instituut
• Buitenhuis
• ATlasgroep
• IKC Bloemrijk
• Dojo

Products and services

• Primary Education (Primair Onderwijs) Primary education across 21 school locations serving children ages 4–12, including Catholic, Montessori, and bilingual instruction. Designed for families in the Gooi region seeking a publicly funded primary education with smooth transition pathways into the network's secondary schools.
• Secondary Education (Voortgezet Onderwijs) Secondary education (ages 12–18+) across 8 schools providing HAVO, VWO, Atheneum, Gymnasium, VMBO, and MBO tracks, including one MBO. Designed for students in the Gooi region and surrounding areas, including internationally mobile families.
• Junior Campus (Bilingual Primary Education) Dutch primary school offering 50% Dutch and 50% English instruction using the one-teacher-one-language principle. Targets families seeking bilingual primary education within the network.
• International School Hilversum International secondary school serving internationally mobile and expat families in the Gooi region.
• International School Laren International secondary school founded in 2018 within the Alberdingk Thijm Scholen network, serving internationally mobile and expat families in the Gooi region.
• Laar & Berg (IB MYP Bilingual Secondary) Secondary school offering the International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme (MYP) for bilingual secondary education. Targets students seeking an internationally recognized curriculum combined with Catholic education.
• Mediaschool (VMBO Media, Vormgeving en ICT) Beroepsgerichte opleiding (vocational program) for upper-level VMBO students specializing in Media, Vormgeving en ICT (Media, Design and ICT). Designed for students pursuing creative-technical vocational careers.
• ATlasgroep (Gifted Student Enrichment) Part-time facility for cognitively gifted primary school students (groups 3–8) providing challenging educational modules and enrichment programs. Targets high-ability learners who need additional intellectual challenge beyond the regular primary curriculum.
• Nuyens Instituut (Specialist Student Support) Wholly owned expertise center with over 50 specialists providing schools with tailored student support, including NT2 language support, HB (high ability) support, emotional development programs, and behavioral support. Targets students across all 29 network schools who require specialized educational or social-emotional assistance.
• IKC Bloemrijk (Integrated Child Center) Integraal kindcentrum combining childcare (Bink Kinderopvang) and primary education for children ages 0 to 13, launched in 2025 as a partnership between the Paulusschool and Bink. Designed for families seeking integrated childcare and primary education from infancy through early adolescence.

Quantifiable outcome

• 516 classrooms built, 25,000 children educated, 17,000 teachers trained through UNICEF partnership
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature6 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• UNICEF NederlandcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2019Alberdingk Thijm Scholen has been a UNICEF Business Buddie for multiple years. Currently supporting the Plastic Bricks project in Ivory Coast, where recycled plastic is used to build classrooms. As of 2025, the partnership has resulted in 516 classrooms built, 25,000 children gaining access to education, and 17,000 teachers trained. Previously supported the Can't Wait to Learn project for Sudan.
• VerusminorOthersVerus is listed as an identity partner on the partnerships page, representing Catholic school associations in the Netherlands.
• PO Raad (Primair Onderwijs Raad)minorOthersPrimary Education Council - national sector organization for primary education in the Netherlands.
• VO Raad (Voortgezet Onderwijs Raad)minorOthersSecondary Education Council - national sector organization for secondary education in the Netherlands.
• UNITAminorOthersCooperation association for primary education in the Gooi and Eemland region, providing additional support arrangements and services.
• QinasminorOthersCooperation association for secondary education in the Gooi region, handling placement advisory committees and special support arrangements.
• Hogeschool UtrechtminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner educational institution for teacher training internships, offering student teaching positions across primary and secondary schools.
• Universiteit UtrechtminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUniversity partner for educational research collaboration and teacher training programs.
• Vrije Universiteit AmsterdamminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUniversity partner for educational research and academic collaboration.
• International Baccalaureate (IB)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIB programs offered at Laar & Berg (Middle Years Programme/MYP) providing internationally recognized secondary education credentials.
• NufficminorOthersDutch organization for internationalization in education, supporting international-mindedness initiatives.
• GGD/GV (Gemeentelijke Gezondheidsdienst)minorOthersMunicipal Health Service providing school health services and student wellbeing support.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Inspired Education Group: International K-12 operator running premium schools globally. Comparable as a multi-site school network with shared-service infrastructure and differentiated curricula.
• GEMS Education: Global K-12 school network operating premium and mainstream schools worldwide. Comparable as a multi-site K-12 operator with centralized shared services, premium facilities, and international education programs.
• Cognita Schools: International K-12 school group operating schools across multiple continents. Comparable as a multi-site school network operator with differentiated programs and centralized back-office infrastructure.
• Nord Anglia Education: Global premium K-12 school operator with strong international and bilingual programs. Comparable in its emphasis on international mindedness, technology integration, and enrichment facilities.

Others

• UNICEF Netherlands: Long-term partnership organization for the Plastic Bricks project in Ivory Coast. Relevant as a strategic partner for the school's social impact branding rather than a competitor.
• Bink Kinderopvang: Dutch childcare organization partnered with the Paulusschool under IKC Bloemrijk for 0-13 year integrated care/education. Relevant as an adjacent ecosystem partner rather than direct competitor.

Regional players

• Stichting Onderwijsgroep Amersfoort: Dutch regional school organization in central Netherlands operating primary and secondary schools. Comparable in governance structure, bekostiging model, and multi-school coordination approach.
• Stichting Primair Onderwijs Gooi en Eemland: Regional Dutch primary education foundation operating in the same Gooi region as Alberdingk Thijm Scholen. Direct geographic competitor for primary school enrollment in shared municipalities.

Direct peers

• Stichting Carmelcollege: Large Dutch Catholic secondary education network operating multiple schools across the Netherlands. Directly comparable as a multi-site Catholic school association serving similar student demographics under the same Dutch bekostiging framework.
• CVO (Christelijke Vereniging voor Onderwijs op Gereformeerde Grondslag): Dutch Christian secondary education foundation operating multiple schools. Comparable as a faith-based multi-site school network with similar governance, funding model, and student mission orientation.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks4 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

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