DevelsteinCollege

What DevelsteinCollege does

DevelsteinCollege is a Dutch public secondary school located at Develsingel 5 in Zwijndrecht, Netherlands, operating under the Stichting Christelijk Voortgezet Onderwijs Zwijndrechtse Waard (SCVOZW) foundation since 1965. It serves approximately 1,550 students and 200 staff across four academic tracks: a four-year vmbo-t (theoretical) program, a five-year havo program, and two six-year pre-university tracks — atheneum and gymnasium (the latter adding Latin, Greek, and classical cultural studies, plus international exchanges to Greece or Rome). A dedicated Junior College building hosts first and second-year students with its own playground, canteen, lockers, and classrooms to ease the primary-to-secondary transition.

The school's product surface extends well beyond standard curricula into a layered enrichment portfolio: Sportpakket, Art & Performance, Obelisk (for cognitively gifted students), Versterkt Talenonderwijs (VTO) leading to Cambridge, Delf Junior, and Goethe certificates, a Betalab science facility, Design & Technology (ICT, 3D, robotics, programming, graphic design), Praktijkgerichte Programma's (PGP), TOPKLAS for primary-school group-8 students with language delays, and PreGym talent lessons. Operational technology is conventional: the Somtoday learning management platform and laptops for all first-year students. A distinctive cultural-heritage layer includes the 'Develstein 5D' mobile application, developed with Stichting Kasteel Develstein and Stichting De Verborgen Stad, which visualizes three historical periods of the eponymous castle.

The business model is primarily government-funded through Dutch per-pupil secondary-education subsidies via SCVOZW, supplemented by parent-paid ancillary fees for optional extras — Sportpakket (€195), Art & Performance (€195), Brugklaskamp orientation camp (€80), and a laptop program (€912 one-time purchase or €19/month for 48 months rental). School books are free under government funding. Go-to-market is event-driven: outreach to group-8 students across Zwijndrecht, Hendrik-Ido-Ambacht, Heerjansdam, and Rijsoord; orientation evenings; trial introductory lessons; an annual Open House; and enrollment during the national central enrollment week (25-31 March). Distribution is regional to the Drechtsteden area, with the school maintaining active Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube channels alongside the website. Governance is by a College van Bestuur led by rector-bestuurder M.C. den Haan and a Raad van Toezicht under the SCVOZW foundation model typical of Dutch public education.

Name

DevelsteinCollege

Legal name

Stichting Christelijk Voortgezet Onderwijs Zwijndrechtse Waard (SCVOZW)

Website

https://develsteincollege.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

1965

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

DevelsteinCollege is a public Dutch secondary school in Zwijndrecht, Netherlands, serving approximately 1,550 students across vmbo-t, havo, atheneum, and gymnasium tracks under the SCVOZW foundation, with a layered enrichment portfolio and government-funded plus parent-paid ancillary revenue model.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Zwijndrecht

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Government-funded education: As a public secondary school, DevelsteinCollege operates under the Stichting Christelijk Voortgezet Onderwijs Zwijndrechtse Waard (SCVOZW) and receives government funding based on student enrollment numbers
2. Parent-paid ancillary services: Parents pay for optional extras including sport packages, art programs, laptop rental/purchase, and brugklaskamp (orientation camp)

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

DevelsteinCollege is a Christian secondary school in Zwijndrecht, Netherlands, providing four-year vmbo-t through six-year gymnasium tracks to approximately 1,550 students. The school delivers classroom-based secondary education across vmbo-t, havo, atheneum, and gymnasium levels, with a dedicated Junior College facility for first and second-year students. It supplements core curricula with enrichment programs (Sportpakket, Art & Performance, Obelisk for gifted learners, VTO language certificates, Design & Technology) and ancillary paid services including brugklaskamp orientation camps and laptop provision.

Product overview

DevelsteinCollege is a Dutch secondary school offering a multi-level educational portfolio across four main programs: Gymnasium (6-year pre-university with classical languages), Atheneum (6-year pre-university focused on scientific research), Havo (5-year pre-higher vocational education), and Vmbo-t (4-year pre-university track). The school operates a dedicated Juniorcollege for first and second-year students. Beyond standard curricula, DevelsteinCollege provides specialized enrichment programs including the Art & Performance arts package, Sportpakket sports program, Obelisk enrichment for gifted students, and the Versterkt Talenonderwijs (VTO) language program with Cambridge, Delf, and Goethe certifications. Technical offerings include the Betalab science facility and Design & Technology practical programs. The school also supports students with language needs through the TOPKLAS program and provides extensive student care services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Gymnasium Six-year pre-university education program with Latin, Greek, and classical cultural studies as extra subjects, preparing students for university education. Includes international exchanges to Greece or Rome.
• Atheneum Six-year pre-university education preparing students for scientific higher education, with focus on scientific research in the first two years through the engineering subject.
• Havo Five-year pre-higher vocational education program preparing students for HBO (higher professional education), developing independent and creative thinking skills.
• Vmbo-t Four-year pre-higher track at vmbo-t level preparing students for havo progression, with practical-oriented programs available including PGP, Design & Technology, Zorg & Welzijn, and Economie & Ondernemen.
• Juniorcollege Specialized section of the school for first and second-year students featuring its own playground, canteen, lockers, and classrooms for lower grades, designed to ease the transition from primary to secondary education.
• Sportpakket Sports enrichment program offering additional challenging sports lessons and introduction to new sports for first and second-year students, with BSM or LO2 exam subject options in upper grades. Costs €195 paid at enrollment.
• Art & Performance Arts enrichment package offering additional dance, visual arts, and drama beyond regular lessons for students seeking artistic challenges and stage performance opportunities. Costs €195 paid at enrollment.
• Obelisk Enrichment program for cognitively gifted first-year atheneum and gymnasium students who need more depth, offering challenging enrichment activities within the regular schedule.
• Versterkt Talenonderwijs (VTO) Enhanced language program offering Cambridge Certificate for English, Delf Junior for French, and Goethe Deutsch for German, leading to internationally recognized certificates for advanced language proficiency.
• Betalab Modern science laboratory on the third floor designed for students to research, design, measure, calculate, and experiment, equipped for safe practical work in exact sciences.
• Design & Technology Practical oriented program (PGP) for vmbo-t students from year 3, focusing on practical assignments covering ICT-skills, 3D, designing, robotics, programming, and graphic design, integrating theory with hands-on experience.
• Praktijkgerichte Programma's (PGP) Practical oriented programs for vmbo-t students including Design & Technology, Zorg & Welzijn (Care & Welfare), and Economie & Ondernemen (Economics & Business), preparing students for practical applications of their studies.
• TOPKLAS Special language class for primary school group 8 students with language delays, providing intensive language education to prepare students for mavo/vmbo-t level education.
• PreGym Talent lessons specifically for group 8 students with a preliminary VWO advice, preparing them for gymnasium education.
• Brugklaskamp Orientation camp for new first-year students departing from Middellijn (Sportpark Bakestein) in Zwijndrecht. Costs €80.
• School Laptop Program Educational laptop with damage insurance, water-resistant case, and large battery for all first-year students. Available for €912 one-time purchase OR €19/month for 48 months rental with on-site service and maintenance. One-time deposit of 4 months rental applies at end of lease.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 700 group 8 students participate in introductory lessons each year

Named customers1 record

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Fairaway (Cross Your Borders)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 9 February 2026Travel organization partner for international school trips to Tanzania and Kenya for cultural exchange and global citizenship education.
• OZHW (Onderwijsgroep OZHW)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 2 September 2025Governance partnership for Loket Zwijndrechtse Waard vocational education. Loket was previously jointly governed by SCVOZW (parent organization of DevelsteinCollege) and OZHW, and is now fully under OZHW governance. DevelsteinCollege remains closely involved as penholder of Sterk Techniekonderwijs Noordelijke Drechtsteden.
• Stichting Kasteel DevelsteincoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCultural and historical preservation partnership. The foundation recreated the outlines of Castle Develstein on the island in front of the school. Students benefit from educational integration of the castle's history into the curriculum.
• Stichting De Verborgen StadcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration partner for the 'Develstein 5D' digital technology project that makes three historical periods of the castle visible via app, supported by the province of Zuid-Holland.
• Historische Vereniging ZwijndrechtminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHistorical society partnership for educational integration of Develstein Castle history.
• Opleidingsschool RPO RijnmondcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTeacher training partnership school with approximately 18 school boards and 60 locations in the region. Collaborates with teacher training programs from Hogeschool Rotterdam, ICLON (Universiteit Leiden), and SEC (TU Delft).
• Hogeschool Rotterdam, ICLON (Universiteit Leiden), SEC (TU Delft)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUniversity and college partnerships for teacher training programs through Opleidingsschool RPO Rijnmond.
• Van DijkminorOthersSchool book supplier. Books are ordered through Van Dijk and delivered to students' home addresses.
• Stichting Jarige JopminorOthersCharity organization supported by the school's annual Christmas market. Donated €3,000 in 2025-2026 school year. Supports children who cannot afford a birthday celebration.
• Stichting Het Vergeten KindminorOthersCharity organization supported by the school's Christmas market. Donated €1,500 in 2024-2025. Supports vulnerable children.
• Heerema (Offshore Construction Company)minorOthersZwijndrecht-based offshore construction company whose students from the local work experience company manufactured the over 8-meter-high metal structure depicting two castle walls and a castle tower as part of the Develstein heritage project.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Calvijn College: Calvijn College is a Christian secondary school in Capelle aan den IJssel offering vmbo, havo, atheneum and gymnasium tracks. It is comparable to DevelsteinCollege as a faith-based comprehensive secondary school targeting a similar family demographic in the greater Rotterdam/Drechtsteden area.
• Marnix Gymnasium: Marnix Gymnasium is a well-known gymnasium in Rotterdam offering Latin, Greek and classical cultural studies alongside its atheneum and havo tracks. It overlaps directly with DevelsteinCollege on its gymnasium offering and competes for similar academically-oriented families in the South Holland region.
• OZHW (Onderwijsgroep Zuid-Holland West): OZHW is a Dutch regional secondary-education group operating multiple schools across South Holland, including the recently acquired Loket Zwijndrechtse Waard. It is directly comparable to DevelsteinCollege as it serves overlapping student populations in the Drechtsteden region with comparable vmbo, havo and vwo tracks.
• Erasmiaans Gymnasium: Erasmiaans Gymnasium is a historic Christian gymnasium in Rotterdam with a classical languages tradition similar to DevelsteinCollege's gymnasium. It is a comparable faith-rooted pre-university school drawing from the same broader South Holland catchment for vwo-bound students.

Others

• Somtoday: Somtoday is a Dutch student information and educational management platform used by DevelsteinCollege for scheduling, gradebooks and parent/student portals. It is adjacent to the school as the underlying technology provider enabling its day-to-day digital operations.

Broad incumbents

• Stichting CVO Rotterdam: Stichting CVO is one of the largest Christian secondary education foundations in the Rotterdam region, operating multiple schools across vmbo through gymnasium. It is comparable to DevelsteinCollege as a broader incumbent operating in the same South Holland Christian secondary education market.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutu.be/lkB-mUhnSnM
• Instagraminstagram.com/develsteincollegezwijndrecht
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/develsteincollege

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles16 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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