Cburg College Amsterdam

What Cburg College Amsterdam does

Cburg College Amsterdam is a public secondary education institution (vmbo) located on Zeeburgereiland in Amsterdam-Oost, serving approximately 300 students with a staff of 12. The school is part of the Voortgezet Onderwijs van Amsterdam (VOvA) foundation, a network of seven educational locations spanning practical through pre-university levels, and operates under the centralized Amsterdam school admission system (kernprocedure / ELK). Education is free and government-funded.

The school's core offering is a practical, hands-on curriculum called the "Doe-nasium" approach, structured around three profiles (Media Vormgeving & ICT, Economie & Ondernemen, and Dienstverlening & Producten), sixteen elective courses, and three excellence programs (Art Fashion & Design, Sportclinics, Media & Design). It delivers VMBO Basis and VMBO Kader pathways, with a new Praktijkmavo (VMBO GL/mixed pathway) launching summer 2026. Technology infrastructure consists of the Magister learning management system and Claroread text-to-speech software for students with dyslexia, alongside accommodations for ADHD and dyscalculia, and small class sizes capped at 20 students.

The business model is non-commercial: Cburg is a publicly funded school with no tuition fees, no commercial revenue disclosure, and no private equity, venture, or founder ownership. Recent strategic activity has focused on expanding the academic offering (Praktijkmavo), refreshing the brand identity (November 2025), opening a new kitchen facility (August 2025), and building community partnerships with Ajax football club and the SKC foundation. Exam results for the 2025-2026 school year show a 100% pass rate for vmbo-basis and 98% for vmbo-kader.

Name

Cburg College Amsterdam

Legal name

Cburg College

Website

https://cburgcollege.nl

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Cburg College Amsterdam is a publicly funded vmbo school in Amsterdam-Oost serving ~300 students with a hands-on "Doe-nasium" curriculum, three profiles, sixteen electives, and three excellence programs, part of the VOvA foundation.

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Headquarters

HQ city

Amsterdam

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Others

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Cburg College provides publicly funded vmbo secondary education for approximately 300 students in Amsterdam-Oost, delivered through a 'Doe-nasium' (learning by doing) approach with three profiles (Media Vormgeving & ICT, Economie & Ondernemen, Dienstverlening & Producten), 16 elective courses, three excellence programs, and full accommodations for dyslexia, ADHD, and dyscalculia. From summer 2026 it is adding a praktijkmavo (vmbo GL) pathway, with class sizes capped at 20 students to ensure personalized attention.

Product overview

Cburg College is a small, specialized vmbo (preparatory secondary vocational education) school in Amsterdam offering a unique educational approach called the 'Doe-nasium' (learning by doing). The school provides three educational pathways: VMBO Basis (BB), VMBO Kader (BK), and a new Praktijkmavo (VMBO GL) launching in summer 2026. Students choose from three profiles (Media/Vormgeving/ICT, Economie/Ondernemen, and Dienstverlening/Producten), sixteen elective courses, and three excellence programs. The school also offers an MBO Level 2 program for students wanting to continue locally, and implements the 'De Vreedzame School' program for social development.

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Products and services

• VMBO Basis (BB) Foundation-level vocational education (vmbo-basis) for students with a BB advice, providing practical, hands-on learning focused on skill development and preparation for MBO level 2. Targeted at secondary-school-aged students in Amsterdam.
• VMBO Kader (BK) Intermediate-level vocational education (vmbo-kader) providing practical training combined with theoretical knowledge for students with a BK advice, preparing them for the job market or continued MBO study.
• Praktijkmavo (VMBO GL) Practical mixed-learning pathway (vmbo GL) for students with a GL/TL advice, combining theory with hands-on practical experience. Launching in summer 2026 to broaden the school's vmbo portfolio beyond basis and kader.
• Profiel Media, Vormgeving & ICT One of three occupational profiles offered at Cburg College, focusing on media, design, and information technology skills and knowledge for vmbo students.
• Profiel Economie & Ondernemen Economics and entrepreneurship profile preparing vmbo students for business-related studies and careers in commerce.
• Profiel Dienstverlening & Producten Service and products profile developing vmbo students' skills in customer service, hospitality, and product-related industries.
• Keuzevakken (16 Elective Courses) Sixteen elective courses (keuzevakken) including Uiterlijke verzorging, Koken, Applicatieontwikkeling, Robotica, Webshop, Fotografie, Game design, Mode en design, and others, allowing vmbo students to customize their learning path.
• Excellentieprogramma Art, Fashion & Design Excellence program for vmbo students interested in art, fashion, and design disciplines, offering advanced creative projects and mentorship.
• Excellentieprogramma Sportclinics Sports excellence program offering professional coaching and clinics for vmbo students passionate about athletics.
• Excellentieprogramma Media & Design Media and design excellence program for vmbo students interested in digital media creation, design principles, and creative technology.
• MBO Niveau 2 Opleiding Level 2 MBO program for vmbo-basis students who wish to continue their education at Cburg College for an additional year, providing a continuation pathway beyond vmbo.
• De Vreedzame School Program School-wide program focused on social competencies and democratic citizenship, teaching students conflict resolution, respect for differences, and positive communication.
• Loopbaanoriëntatie Career orientation program helping vmbo students discover their talents, interests, and future career paths through guided exploration.

Quantifiable outcome

• 100% pass rate for vmbo-basis students, 98% pass rate for vmbo-kader students
• +1 more outcomes

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature3 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Stichting voor Kennis en sociale Cohesie (SKC)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 9 June 2026SKC is a foundation that has provided supplemental education to youth for over 25 years, focusing on equal opportunities and personal development. Twelve Cburg College students participated in SKC programs including homework guidance, debate lessons, and extracurricular activities. Students shared their experiences during a meeting with King Willem-Alexander at Resto VanHarte during the state visit of German President Steinmeier.
• AjaxminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Ajax S'Cool is a partnership program where third-year students discover and develop core values together. The project involves creating creative ways to communicate these values, culminating in an Ajax Fairplay workshop and finale event.
• VOvA (Voortgezet Onderwijs van Amsterdam)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCburg College is part of the VOvA school group, which operates 7 educational locations ranging from practical education through vwo+. The parent organization provides shared resources, professional development networks, and collaborative initiatives across schools.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Wellantcollege: Wellantcollege is a Dutch vmbo school operator with multiple campuses across the Randstad focused on practical and vocational education. Comparable to Cburg for its vmbo orientation and hands-on learning emphasis, though operating at larger scale across more locations.
• Mundus College: Mundus College is an Amsterdam vmbo school offering practical and theoretical pathways with an international orientation. Comparable to Cburg as another Amsterdam-based vmbo competitor in the centralized enrollment system.
• Gerrit van der Veen College: Gerrit van der Veen College is an Amsterdam secondary school offering vmbo, havo, and vwo programs. Comparable as a fellow Amsterdam secondary school competing for the same student population in the centralized kernprocedure admission system.
• Metis Montessori Lyceum Amsterdam: Metis Montessori Lyceum is an Amsterdam Montessori secondary school emphasizing personalized learning and student development. Comparable to Cburg's small-scale, alternative-pedagogy positioning within the Amsterdam secondary education market.
• Pieter Nieuwland College: Pieter Nieuwland College is an Amsterdam-based secondary school offering vmbo, havo, and vwo tracks with an emphasis on science and technology. Comparable to Cburg as another Amsterdam secondary school competing for the same cohort in the centralized enrollment process.
• IVKO Montessori Lyceum: IVKO is an Amsterdam-based Montessori secondary school with a personalized, student-centered pedagogical approach. Comparable to Cburg's small-scale, learner-focused positioning within Amsterdam's alternative secondary school segment.
• Hermann Wesselink College: Hermann Wesselink College is a vmbo school in Amstelveen serving the greater Amsterdam region with practical educational programs. Comparable to Cburg in vmbo focus and proximity within the Amsterdam metropolitan secondary education market.
• Calandlyceum: Calandlyceum is an Amsterdam secondary school offering vmbo, havo, and vwo tracks, also part of the VOvA school group alongside Cburg. Directly comparable as a fellow Amsterdam-based VOvA secondary school competing in the same centralized kernprocedure admission system.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks4 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/CburgCollege
• Instagraminstagram.com/cburgcollege
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/cburg-college-amsterdam

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Profiles3 records

Funding overview

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Investors

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