ATTC

What ATTC does

ATTC (Alberdingk Thijm Teachers College), legally Stichting ATTC, is a Dutch non-profit educational foundation established in 2014 and headquartered in Hilversum. The organisation originated within the Alberdingk Thijm Schools Trust (25 schools) as an internal leadership-development track and was spun out into an independent foundation to commercialise its curriculum externally. ATTC delivers CPION-accredited Post-hbo training programmes for education professionals, primarily through two core offerings: the Schoolleidersopleiding "Leading beyond Boundaries" (a two-year dual programme at €6,700/year, registerable in Schoolleidersregisters PO and VO) and the Deskundige vvtoE programme (early foreign-language English education, €1,995 one-time, SPEN-accredited). A lateral-entry variant addresses career-changers from other industries.

Its pedagogical model combines plenary sessions with leerteams (peer-learning groups) in a blended format, with 50% of workload conducted at the participant's own school. The five-track curriculum covers mission/vision leadership, leadership impact on learning, talent and change management, strategic management and finance, and ICT-driven innovation. ATTC generates revenue almost exclusively from tuition fees (professional-services model), supplemented by an annual international leadership conference and content marketing (podcast, website). All Schoolleidersopleiding enrollment is channelled exclusively through AVS (Algemene Vereniging van Schoolleiders), making AVS both a distribution partner and a critical commercial dependency. International reach is limited but supported via a strategic partnership with UK-based Sunridge Associates. The instructor bench of eight senior practitioners is the core operating asset, supplemented by administrative staff.

Name

ATTC

Legal name

Stichting ATTC

Website

https://attc-opleidingen.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

2014

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

ATTC (Stichting ATTC) is a Dutch non-profit foundation offering CPION-accredited Post-hbo leadership training programmes for (aspiring) school leaders in primary and secondary education, plus a vvtoE English-language teaching certification, distributed primarily through its AVS channel partnership.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Professional Education / Educational Leadership Training

NAICS

Professional and Management Development Training (611430)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Online/Hybrid Lifelong Learning Platforms & Open Enrollment Programs (EDAAAEAL)

Keywords

• School leadership training
• Post-hbo education
• Educational leadership programs
• Early foreign language teaching
• Professional development courses

Headquarters

HQ city

Hilversum

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Post-HBO School Leadership Training: Tuition fees for certified post-hbo opleidingen for educational leaders. Two programmes: Schoolleidersopleiding (basisbekwaam and vakbekwaam levels) and Deskundige vvtoE. The school leader programme costs €6,700 per year; vvtoE costs €1,995 total. These are one-time tuition fees for multi-year professional development programmes.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

ATTC delivers certified post-hbo training programs for educational professionals in the Netherlands. Its core products are the two-year Schoolleidersopleiding (Leading beyond Boundaries) for current and aspiring school leaders, a lateral-entry variant for leaders transitioning from other industries, and the post-bachelor Deskundige vvtoE program for early English foreign language teaching in primary schools. Programs use a blended learning model combining plenary sessions, peer learning teams (leerteams), and workplace-based assignments, leading to CPION certification and registration in the Schoolleidersregisters PO/VO.

Product overview

ATTC (Alberdingk Thijm Teachers College) is an educational institution offering certified post-hbo training programs for education professionals. The core product is the Schoolleidersopleiding (Leading beyond Boundaries), a two-year leadership program with two levels (basisbekwaam and vakbekwaam) available in September and January cohorts. This program includes five learning pathways: Mission- and vision-based leadership, Leadership impact on learning, Talent and change management, Strategic management and finance, and Leading innovation with ICT. A lateral-entry variant exists for professionals transitioning from other industries. ATTC also offers the Deskundige vvtoE program, a post-bachelor certification for early foreign language English education specialists. The institution operates as a dual training program combining in-person sessions with online components and peer learning teams.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Schoolleidersopleiding (Leading beyond Boundaries) A two-year dual certified post-hbo leadership programme for current and aspiring school leaders, primary and secondary school teachers in the Netherlands, offered at basisbekwaam (basic competent) and vakbekwaam (professionally competent) levels. Includes five learning pathways: Mission/vision-based leadership, Leadership impact on learning, Talent and change management, Strategic management and finance, and Leading innovation with ICT. Combines plenary sessions, peer learning teams (leerteams), and workplace-based assignments; graduates are registered in Schoolleidersregisters PO and VO.
• Schoolleidersopleiding voor zij-instromende leidinggevenden A lateral-entry variant of the school leaders programme designed for experienced professionals from other industries who want to transition into educational leadership within two years. Includes an additional module on school pedagogy and school culture, leading to the diploma 'Leidinggevende in het basis- en voortgezet onderwijs'.
• Deskundige vroeg vreemdetalenonderwijs Engels (vvtoE) A post-bachelor programme training primary school teachers to become experts in early foreign language education (English) following CLIL methodology. Covers language acquisition theory, lesson design, didactics, and assessment. 13 three-hour plenary sessions alternating with leerteams, individual online feedback, and coaching, with a study investment of 160 hours.
• Oriëntatie-module (Orientation Module) A free online orientation module consisting of 5 introductions to the five modules of the School Leaders Programme, held on Wednesday evenings (17:00-19:00) to attract prospective students.

Quantifiable outcome

• CPION certified post-hbo opleiding leading to registration in Schoolleidersregisters PO and VO
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• AVS (Algemene Vereniging van Schoolleiders)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 6 March 2024ATTC and AVS jointly offer the 'Schoolleider Zij-instroom' programme, designed to transform leaders from other industries into key figures in education within two years. AVS handles enrollment for all school leader programmes (basisbekwaam and vakbekwaam) on behalf of ATTC. ATTC also holds its januaristart cohort sessions at AVS in Utrecht.
• Sunridge AssociatescoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 25 March 2021Collaboration with Sunridge Associates enhances the leadership pathway created with ATTC, with focus on 'Leadership Impact on Learning'. Sunridge, led by Helen O'Donoghue, is a UK-based company specialising in educational training, consultancy and management with a global network spanning 30 countries.
• Alberdingk Thijm Schools TrustcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerATTC originated within and is affiliated with Alberdingk Thijm Schools Trust (Verenigde Scholen Alberdingk Thijm), a group of 25 schools in the heart of the Netherlands. ATTC was established as an independent foundation in 2014 to provide leadership development for staff within and outside the trust.
• NHL Stenden HogeschoolminorOthersListed as a higher education partner on ATTC's partners page. Appears in conference sponsor/support context.
• VerusminorOthersListed as a higher education partner. ATTC's rector Taco Visser previously worked as senior adviser at Verus (association for school leaders in po/vo/mbo).
• HAN (Hogeschool van Arnhem en Nijmegen)minorOthersListed as a higher education partner. ATTC instructor Dr. Fedor de Beer serves as lecturer at HAN's Master Pedagogiek.
• TIS (Taylor's International School)minorOthersListed as a partner. ATTC instructor Marco Damhuis is director at Taylor's International School Phuket, Malaysia.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• ICLON - Leiden University Graduate School of Teaching: Leiden University's graduate school for teacher education and school leadership, offering post-initial educator and leadership training for Dutch school staff. Overlaps directly with ATTC on school-leader curriculum and target audience.
• Avans+: Dutch post-hbo professional development subsidiary of Avans Hogeschool, offering certified continuing education for educators and school leaders using blended-learning formats. Directly comparable to ATTC's post-hbo Schoolleidersopleiding in audience, delivery model, and CPION-equivalent accreditation pathway.
• CPS Onderwijs: Dutch educational consultancy delivering advice, training, and support to primary and secondary schools including leadership and organisational development. Comparable to ATTC in target customer (school leaders, school boards) and pedagogical orientation.
• KPC Groep: Dutch organisation providing training, advice, and innovation services for primary and secondary schools, including leadership development programmes. Directly competes with ATTC in the Dutch school-leader training market with similar target personas (PO/VO directors and team leaders).
• Bureau Meesterschap: Dutch teacher leadership and 'meesterschap' development organisation that runs professional development programmes for educators aspiring to leadership roles. Closely comparable to ATTC's mission of developing pedagogical leadership in schools.

Broad incumbents

• Universiteit Utrecht - Lerarenopleiding: Utrecht University's teacher training faculty (where Rector Taco Visser is a university lecturer) runs post-hbo and academic leadership development courses for educators. Overlaps with ATTC's domain and shares faculty relationships, though broader in scope.
• NHL Stenden Hogeschool: Dutch applied university running teacher-education and educational leadership programmes at bachelor's and master's level. Listed as a partner of ATTC but also a broader incumbent offering overlapping leadership-development content within a larger higher-education portfolio.

Others

• Verus: Dutch trade association for school boards in PO/VO/MBO that also runs advisory and leadership development services for member institutions. Strategically adjacent to ATTC's market — and competitive with AVS — but operates as a member association rather than a certified training provider.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/attc-opleidingen

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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