Centrum voor Afstandsonderwijs & Avondonderwijs (CVA)

What Centrum voor Afstandsonderwijs & Avondonderwijs (CVA) does

Centrum voor Afstandsonderwijs & Avondonderwijs (CVA) is a Benelux adult and vocational education provider operating under the legal entity Ondernemersschool BV, a Dutch private limited company. The institution delivers 350+ professional and hobby courses across 54 study themes — including beauty, wellness, business, ICT, healthcare, coaching, and creative arts — to career changers, lifelong learners, job seekers, and corporate clients. It is one of the largest adult education providers in the Benelux, with physical campuses in nearly 20 cities across Flanders and Brussels (80+ locations) and continuous course scheduling (2,420+ upcoming start dates).

The core technology is the eCampus online learning platform, available via web and native iOS/Android mobile apps, which centralizes course materials, video content, practice exercises, tutor communication (48-hour response SLA), exam registration, scheduling, and progress tracking. Online exams are delivered remotely with webcam/microphone proctoring and unlimited free retakes after 30 days. Live Virtual Classes are streamed via Zoom with the same curriculum and instructors as in-person group lessons, enabling a true omni-modal offering across self-paced home study, live online, and in-person delivery.

The business model combines three revenue streams: (1) one-time course enrollment fees (€180–€1,019 per course, with installment options of 2–5 monthly payments); (2) the All-You-Can-Study subscription offering unlimited enrollment across 350+ courses for €2,495–€5,495 per year, depending on modality; and (3) B2B corporate training (Bedrijfsopleidingen) sold via a sales-led motion with needs assessment and customized in-company programs. CVA is CRKBO-registered (VAT-exempt under the Kwaliteitscode voor Opleidingsinstellingen) and has strategic partnerships with Wellnessfederatie vzw and Centrum voor Beroepskwalificatie (CBK/CQP) for professional credentialing and diploma reciprocity. Distribution is self-serve via the website supplemented by Facebook, email newsletter, free info sessions, downloadable trial chapters, and published student reviews.

Name

Centrum voor Afstandsonderwijs & Avondonderwijs (CVA)

Legal name

Ondernemersschool BV

Website

https://centrumvoorafstandsonderwijs.be

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Centrum voor Afstandsonderwijs & Avondonderwijs (CVA) is a Benelux adult and vocational education provider offering 350+ professional and hobby courses via home study, live virtual classes on Zoom, and in-person group lessons across 80+ campus locations in Flanders and Brussels, sold through per-course fees, an unlimited All-You-Can-Study subscription, and B2B corporate training.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Antwerpen

HQ country

Belgium

HQ region

Europe

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Course Enrollment Fees: One-time fees charged per course enrollment. Students pay upfront or in monthly installments (2–5 installments depending on the course). Pricing varies by course and study modality (home study, virtual class, or group lesson).
2. All-You-Can-Study Subscription: Unlimited course enrollment subscription for a fixed annual fee. Students pay €2,495/year for virtual, €2,890/year for home study, or €5,495/year for group lessons. Allows enrollment in multiple courses simultaneously (max 3 at a time) with a personal training advisor.
3. B2B Corporate Training: Customized in-company training programs for businesses. Pricing is negotiated per engagement based on company needs and the personalized training program developed.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

CVA is an adult education provider offering more than 350 courses across 54 study themes through three study modalities: Home Study (Thuisstudies with paper-based materials), Virtual Classes via Zoom, and in-person Group Lessons at physical campuses. Courses are delivered via the proprietary eCampus online platform and cover vocational qualifications, professional development, and personal enrichment, with an exam guarantee and lifetime access to course content.

Product overview

Centrum voor Afstandsonderwijs & Avondonderwijs (CVA) is a distance and adult education institution operating in the Benelux region. The core offering consists of three study modalities: Thuisstudies (home/distance learning), Virtual Classes (live online via Zoom), and Groepslessen (in-person group classes). These are supported by the eCampus online learning platform which provides student profiles, course materials, communication tools, and exam management. Additional offerings include Allround Opleidingen (comprehensive multi-course programs), Bedrijfsopleidingen (corporate/B2B training), and the All You Can Study subscription model providing unlimited access to over 350 courses. The institution serves students seeking professional development across beauty, wellness, business, languages, healthcare, and other sectors.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Thuisstudies (Home Studies) Self-paced distance learning program combining paper-based course materials with access to the eCampus online platform. Designed for adult learners who prefer studying independently from home at their own pace.
• Virtual Classes Live online group classes conducted via Zoom, providing real-time instruction, peer interaction and scheduled lessons for working adults.
• Groepslessen (Group Lessons) In-person evening and daytime group lessons held at CVA's physical campuses for adult learners who prefer face-to-face instruction.
• Bedrijfsopleidingen (Corporate Training) Tailored group training programs sold to companies for employee upskilling, with custom curriculum, scheduling, and per-company pricing.
• Allround Opleidingen (Comprehensive Programs) Curated multi-course programs that combine several related courses into one bundled study track, oriented toward broad personal-development and skill acquisition.
• All-You-Can-Study Subscription Annual subscription giving learners unlimited access to enroll in courses across CVA's catalog, with tiered pricing based on access level.

Quantifiable outcome

• Most students pass their exam on the first attempt
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Integration3 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Wellnessfederatie vzwcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Wellnessfederatie is the professional association for the Belgian beauty and wellness sector. Graduates of beauty and wellness courses at the school are automatically eligible for membership. The federation also conducts regular quality audits of the school's courses, instructors, and didactic materials, ensuring ongoing quality standards.
• Centrum Voor Beroepskwalificatie (CBK vzw / CQP asbl)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Centrum Voor Beroepskwalificatie (also known as Centre De Qualification Professionnelle, CQP asbl) organizes the same courses in Brussels and Wallonia. Students with a diploma from the school can enroll in advanced courses or receive exemptions at CBK/CQP. The CBK headquarters is located at Koningstraat 203, Brussels. Enterprise number: 0628.576.826.
• Centrum Voor Avondonderwijs vzwcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSame organizational group. The school works closely with the Centrum Voor Avondonderwijs, enabling students to continue their education or obtain exemptions across both institutions. Group lessons and Virtual Classes are organized by the Centrum Voor Avondonderwijs, while home study courses are organized by the Centrum voor Afstandsonderwijs.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• NHA Opleidingen: One of the largest Dutch distance-learning institutions, with a comparable home-study catalog covering professional, business, and wellness fields. Directly comparable to CVA in delivery model, course breadth, and adult-learner target segment across the Benelux.
• Studieplan: Belgian distance-learning provider offering home study courses across professional, language, and hobby categories with personal tutor support. Competes with CVA on the same Belgian adult learner wallet, particularly for professional diploma tracks.
• LOI (Leidse Onderwijsinstellingen): Major Dutch distance-learning provider offering home study, virtual classes, and group lessons across a broad professional and hobby catalog. Closest direct competitor to CVA in modality mix, geographic footprint (Netherlands/Belgium), and target audience of adult learners seeking professional diplomas.
• CVO (Centrum voor Volwassenenonderwijs): Network of publicly subsidized Flemish adult education centers offering modular, accredited courses across languages, business, and vocational fields. Directly comparable to CVA's catalog breadth but operates under a public funding model with lower price points.
• Syntra Vlaanderen / Syntra Bruxelles: Flemish and Brussels vocational training networks offering courses leading to recognized professional qualifications, including beauty, wellness, and business tracks. Targets the same career-oriented adult learners in Belgium and represents the public-sector-adjacent alternative to CVA's private professional diploma offerings.

Others

• VDAB: Flemish public employment service that funds and provides free/subsidized training for job seekers and employees. CVA's B2C job-seeker segment (€50 unemployment discount) and corporate training offerings compete indirectly for the same Flemish re-skilling and upskilling budget.

Broad incumbents

• Coursera: Global MOOC platform partnering with universities and companies to offer accredited professional certificates and degrees. Competes with CVA for adult learners seeking recognized credentials, particularly in business, IT, and professional development categories.
• Udemy: Global online course marketplace offering on-demand professional and hobby courses at low price points. A broader incumbent that competes with CVA's home-study and virtual offerings on accessibility and price, though without Dutch/Flemish credential recognition or live instructor interaction.
• LinkedIn Learning: Subscription-based online learning platform integrated with LinkedIn's professional network, offering business, creative, and technology courses. Targets the same B2C professional development and B2B corporate L&D segments as CVA via employer partnerships.

Regional players

• Thomas More Hogeschool: Flemish university of applied sciences with campuses in several of the same cities as CVA (e.g., Turnhout) offering accredited degree programs. Indirectly competes for adult learners seeking higher-credential professional tracks, though Thomas More focuses on formal degrees rather than short vocational diplomas.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/CentrumVoorAvondonderwijs
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/centrum-voor-afstandsonderwijs-&-avondonderwijs-cva-

Compliance2 records

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Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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