Coenecoop College

What Coenecoop College does

Coenecoop College is a Dutch public secondary school (openbaar onderwijs) founded in 1995 and governed by the Stichting Scala College & Coenecoop College foundation. It serves approximately 1,200–1,400 students across two municipalities in South Holland — the main campus in Waddinxveen (with a new building opened October 2023 and an additional renovated building at Oude Dreef 6 taken into use September 2025) and a small-scale underbouw campus in Boskoop (opened January 2019). The school offers a full secondary education portfolio spanning vmbo (basis/kader), mavo, havo, atheneum (vwo), and gymnasium, with selective bilingual education (Tweetalig Onderwijs, tto) delivered at the Boskoop location and Cambridge English certification (B2/CAE/CPE) for participating students.

The school's product surface extends beyond standard curricula through the Coenecoop Academie (a personalized learning and talent-development program with 19 project options and a Global Exploration international travel component) and a technical VMBO pathway delivered in partnership with Bouwacademie Groene Hart, located 250 meters from the main building. Operations are supported by an in-house Schoolportaal and Ouderportaal, plus a dedicated recruitment site (werkenbij.coenecoopcollege.nl). No proprietary technology stack, API, or AI/ML capabilities are publicly disclosed.

The business model is government-funded primary education with ancillary voluntary parent contributions (€450/year for the tto bilingual program covering materials, excursions, and Cambridge exam fees; individual Cambridge Advanced and Proficiency exams priced at €266 and €285 respectively in 2026) and modest event/membership income via Stichting Vrienden van het Coenecoop College (€250/year business members). Enrollment flows through the national Dutch enrollment week (25–31 March) plus lateral entry managed by department coordinators. Distribution is direct-to-consumer across the local catchment, with strategic partnerships spanning seven regional secondary schools (Coenecoop Regionaal Studiekeuzefestival), mbo Rijnland, Hogeschool Utrecht (as an Academische Opleidingsschool), Cambridge Assessment English, and Phileas Fogg Theatre for annual English-language productions. The school is led by Rector Ivor Bergsma (appointed 1 August 2020, previously director at scholengroep Leonardo Da Vinci, Leiden) under the foundation's Chairman Frank de Wit.

Name

Coenecoop College

Legal name

Coenecoop College

Website

https://coenecoopcollege.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

1995

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Coenecoop College is a Dutch public secondary school serving ~1,400 students across Waddinxveen and Boskoop, offering vmbo through gymnasium plus a Cambridge-certified bilingual (tto) program, funded by government lumpsum and voluntary parent contributions.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Secondary Education

NAICS

Educational Services (611)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public Virtual & Blended Learning Programs (District-Run) (EDAJAAAI)

Keywords

• Secondary education services
• Bilingual education programs
• Vocational training programs
• Cambridge English certification
• Personalized learning programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Waddinxveen

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Public Education Funding: Coenecoop College is a public school (openbaar onderwijs) funded by the Dutch government through Stichting Scala College & Coenecoop College foundation. Government funding covers core educational operations, staff salaries, and facilities.
2. Parent Contributions: Voluntary parent contributions for specific programs: €450 per year for bilingual education (tto) covering extra materials, international activities, excursions, competitions, and Cambridge exam fees. Additional fees may apply for optional programs like the Coenecoop Academie.
3. VMBO Technical Education Partnership Revenue: Revenue from partnership with Bouwacademie Groene Hart for technical education programs (BWI and PIE profiles). Students receive practical vocational training, potentially including MBO integrated learning routes.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Coenecoop College delivers public Dutch secondary education for approximately 1,400 students across two locations in Waddinxveen and Boskoop, covering all educational tracks from VMBO (basis/kader) and Mavo through HAVO, VWO (atheneum), and Gymnasium. Its differentiated offerings include an officially certified bilingual education track (Tweetalig Onderwijs / TTO) with at least 50% of lessons taught in English, the Coenecoop Academie for personalized talent development, Cambridge English certification, and technical VMBO programs delivered in partnership with Bouwacademie Groene Hart.

Product overview

Coenecoop College is a Dutch secondary school offering a comprehensive educational portfolio across multiple levels: vmbo (basis/kader), mavo, havo, vwo (atheneum), and gymnasium. The school operates a core regular education program supplemented by specialized offerings including Tweetalig Onderwijs (bilingual education with 50%+ English instruction), the Coenecoop Academie for personalized/talent development, and Cambridge English certification programs. The school serves approximately 1400 students across locations in Waddinxveen (main campus) and Boskoop (lower-secondary campus), with the Boskoop location specifically offering bilingual education for years 1-3 before students transition to Waddinxveen for upper-secondary studies.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Coenecoop Academie: A program for personalized learning where students can choose within-school and outside-school activities, part of their plusdocument diploma supplement.
• Tweetalig onderwijs (TTO)

Products and services

• Regulier Onderwijs (vmbo, mavo, havo, vwo, gymnasium) Comprehensive Dutch secondary education program covering all educational levels from VMBO basis/kader through Gymnasium, serving approximately 1,400 students across the Waddinxveen main campus and Boskoop underbouw campus. Students follow their assigned track based on primary school recommendations, progressing toward MBO, HBO, or university studies.
• Tweetalig Onderwijs (TTO) - Bilingual Education Bilingual education track offering at least 50% of lessons in English for atheneum and HAVO students, available at the Boskoop location for years 1-3 and continued at Waddinxveen for upper-secondary. Students achieve B2-level English by end of third year, with preparation for Cambridge English certifications. Includes international excursions, foreign trips, and competitions, supported by a voluntary parent contribution of €450/year.
• Coenecoop Academie Personalized learning program allowing students to customize their education through choice time (keuzewerktijd) and participation in inside and outside school activities. Includes talent development and international experiences such as Global Exploration trips to Peru, India, and other countries.
• Cambridge English Program Cambridge English certification program including First Certificate (B2 level), Cambridge Advanced, and Cambridge Proficiency exams for TTO students. Certifications are recognized by 20,000 universities, employers, and governments worldwide, delivered in partnership with Cambridge Assessment English / Cambridge University Press.
• Global Exploration International travel and cultural exchange program for students within the Coenecoop Academie framework, offering educational trips to international destinations such as Peru and India to broaden student perspectives and support career orientation.

Quantifiable outcome

• TTO students achieve B2 English level (equivalent to 6 VWO graduate) before end of third year
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core, minor and supporting.

• Bouwacademie Groene Hart (BAGH)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTechnical education partnership where VMBO BWI and PIE students receive practical lessons in the Bouwacademie facilities located 250 meters from the main school building. The Bouwacademie also partners with the school's technical education program to offer 'Bouw, Wonen en Interieur' (BWI) to students. Students in the abovebouw follow a minimum of 10 hours of vocational practical education weekly.
• mbo RijnlandminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with mbo Rijnland offering the integrated learning route 'Service Medewerker Gebouwen' for VMBO basis students. This allows smooth transition from secondary to vocational education.
• Stichting Leergeld WaddinxveensupportingOthersStichting Leergeld provides financial support to families with limited income for school excursions, parent contributions, and computers. They specifically help cover the additional TTO contribution for families who cannot afford it.
• Cambridge Assessment English / Cambridge University PresscoreTechnology or IntegrationOfficial Cambridge English examination center offering Cambridge First Certificate, Advanced (CAE), and Proficiency (CPE) exams. Over 100 years of experience and expertise in English language teaching, learning, and assessment. Recognized by 20,000 universities, employers, and governments worldwide.
• Phileas Fogg TheatrecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTheatre company that collaborates with TTO students annually to produce interactive English-language theatre performances. Students perform together with the professional troupe, including productions like 'Little Victorians' and 'The Great War' in local cultural venues.
• Regional Secondary Schools (Coornhertgymnasium, GSG Leo Vroman, Kespercollege, Antonius College, Schoonhovens College, Willem de Zwijger)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSeven regional secondary schools in the Gouda area collaborate annually on the Coenecoop Regionaal Studiekeuzefestival, bringing together approximately 55 HBO programs and universities to help students explore higher education options.
• Stichting Scala College & Coenecoop CollegecoreOthersParent foundation governing both Scala College and Coenecoop College. Represents public secondary education in the Groene Hart region. Koersplan 2025-2029 'Samen bruggen bouwen. Samen sterk' guides both schools' strategy. Foundation employs school leadership and manages resources.
• Hogeschool Utrecht (HU)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Hogeschool Utrecht for training student teachers. The school is a certified 'Academische Opleidingsschool' (AOS) and works with the HU to train future teachers. Five certified school trainers guide both student teachers and new teachers through a three-year induction program.
• Academische Opleidingsschool (AOS) - AOS-HUMcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOfficial member of the Academic Training School network, contributing to reducing the teacher shortage. The school trains and supports both student teachers and beginning teachers with temporary contracts through certified school trainers and coaches.
• Stichting Vrienden van het Coenecoop CollegesupportingOthersFoundation connecting local businesses with the school to support vocational education. Members pay €250 annual contribution. Supports educational projects, provides internships, guest lectures, and helps finance equipment for technical education including the Bouwacademie.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Bonhoeffer College: Public secondary school in Ede offering comprehensive tracks including TTO bilingual education and Cambridge exam preparation. Direct peer in offering bilingual education and similar size.
• Coornhertgymnasium: Gouda-based public gymnasium offering VWO atheneum and gymnasium tracks. Direct regional competitor participating in the same Regionaal Studiekeuzefestival and drawing from the same Gouda-area student pool.
• Stedelijk Gymnasium Leiden: Public gymnasium in Leiden offering VWO atheneum and gymnasium tracks with strong humanities emphasis. Direct peer in serving academically inclined students in the broader South Holland region.
• Antonius College: Public secondary school in Gouda offering VMBO through VWO including bilingual TTO. Direct regional competitor and fellow member of the Coenecoop Regionaal Studiekeuzefestival.
• Scala College: Sister public secondary school sharing the Stichting Scala College & Coenecoop College foundation, governance, and Koersplan 2025-2029 strategy. Direct peer by foundation structure, location in Waddinxveen, and overlapping Dutch voortgezet onderwijs tracks.
• Hermann Wesselink College: Public secondary school in Amstelveen offering VMBO through VWO with bilingual TTO. Direct peer in size, governance structure, and presence of a TTO bilingual track within a comprehensive Dutch voortgezet onderwijs portfolio.
• GSG Leo Vroman: Public secondary school in Alphen aan den Rijn offering comprehensive tracks including bilingual education. Direct peer at the regional study-choice festival and comparable in size and program mix.
• Schoonhovens College: Public secondary school in Schoonhoven offering VMBO, HAVO, and VWO tracks. Direct regional competitor participating in the same annual Gouda-region study-choice festival.
• Willem de Zwijger Scholengroep: Public secondary school group with locations in Schiedam and the wider Rotterdam region offering comprehensive VMBO through VWO tracks. Direct peer in scale, governance type, and program breadth.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/school/coenecoop-college

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Frequently asked questions about Coenecoop College