Daltonschool De Vijfster

What Daltonschool De Vijfster does

Daltonschool De Vijfster is a Catholic primary school located in Capelle aan den IJssel, Netherlands, delivering Dalton-method education to approximately 300 children aged 4-12 across groups 1-8. The school operates from two adjacent campuses in the Fascinatio district: the main location at Educatusstraat 10 houses groups 1-5, while the dependance at Fascinatio Boulevard 470 houses groups 6-8. De Vijfster is part of Stichting Rotterdamse Vereniging voor Katholiek Onderwijs (RVKO), a Dutch educational foundation operating 67 schools serving over 20,000 students.

The school's core product is Dalton pedagogy built around six values: zelfstandigheid (independence), vrijheid in verantwoordelijkheid (freedom within responsibility), samenwerken (cooperation), reflectie (reflection), effectiviteit (effectiveness), and borging (sustainability). The school holds a Dalton license from the Nationale Dalton Vereniging renewed for the maximum 5-year term in November 2024. Layered programs include the Vreedzame School curriculum for social competence and democratic citizenship, Catholic religious education covering multiple world religions, and the Gezonde School approach addressing mental well-being. A six-level zorgtrappen support structure provides individualized education plans and specialized support for dyslexia, dyscalculia, motor limitations, TOS, and behavioral needs. Partner services include co-located BSO Toverburcht (GRO-UP) before/after-school care and Sportieve BSO Fascinatio.

Revenue is generated primarily through Dutch government primary education funding allocations, supplemented by a voluntary parent contribution of €70 per child per school year (2025-2026) that funds school activities and initiatives but does not exclude children from participation if unpaid. Go-to-market is community-led, relying on school tours, introductory meetings, word-of-mouth referrals, local media coverage, and National Dalton Day visibility. Average exit exam scores have tracked consistently above the Dutch national average (537.1 in 2020-2021, 536.4 in 2021-2022, 537.5 in 2022-2023), and the school was named Sportiefste school van Capelle aan den IJssel in 2023.

Name

Daltonschool De Vijfster

Legal name

Stichting Rotterdamse Vereniging voor Katholiek Onderwijs (RVKO)

Website

https://devijfster.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

2001

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Daltonschool De Vijfster is a Catholic Dalton-method primary school in Capelle aan den IJssel, Netherlands, serving approximately 300 children aged 4-12 across two campuses under RVKO governance and Dutch government funding.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Primary Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Faith-Based (Religious) K–12 Schools (EDAJABAC)

Keywords

• Primary education services
• Dalton education methodology
• Catholic primary school
• Child-centered learning
• Social-emotional development

Headquarters

HQ city

Capelle aan den IJssel

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Others

Revenue model

1. Government-funded primary education: Primary education in the Netherlands is government-funded. De Vijfster operates as a public primary school under RVKO governance, funded primarily through government educational funding.
2. Voluntary parent contribution: Parents are asked to pay a voluntary school contribution of €70 per child per school year (2025-2026) to fund school activities and initiatives. This is non-mandatory and does not exclude children from participating in activities.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Daltonschool De Vijfster delivers Catholic primary education for children aged 4-12 (groups 1-8) at two campuses in Capelle aan den IJssel, using the certified Dalton methodology that emphasizes self-reliance, responsibility, cooperation, reflection, and effectiveness. The school integrates the Vreedzame School program for social competence and democratic citizenship, the Gezonde School approach to health, and a six-tier support system (zorgtrappen) for pupils with extra educational needs, partnering with BSO Toverburcht and Sportieve BSO Fascinatio for before- and after-school care.

Product overview

Daltonschool De Vijfster is a Catholic primary school offering Dalton-based education for groups 1-8 in Capelle aan den IJssel. The core educational product combines Dalton pedagogy (emphasizing self-reliance, cooperation, reflection, and effectiveness) with the Vreedzame School program for social competence. The school operates from two locations: groups 1-5 at Educatusstraat and groups 6-8 at Fascinatio Boulevard. Supporting services include before/after-school care through partner organizations (BSO Toverburcht/GRO-UP and Sportieve BSO Fascinatio), specialized support for students with additional needs through a six-level care system, and the Gezonde School approach focusing on health and mental well-being. With approximately 300 students, the school is part of the RVKO (Rotterdamse Vereniging voor Katholiek Onderwijs) network of 67 schools.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Dalton Basisonderwijs

Quantifiable outcome

• Average exit exam scores consistently above national average: 537.1 (2020-2021), 536.4 (2021-2022), 537.5 (2022-2023)
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Samenwerkingsverband Aan den IJsselcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDe Vijfster is affiliated with the Samenwerkingsverband (Cooperation Association) Aan den IJssel, which ensures inclusive education coverage. Address: De Linie 7J, 2905 AX Capelle aan den IJssel, Phone: 010 2643995
• Nationale Dalton VerenigingcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDe Vijfster holds an official Dalton school license from the Nationale Dalton Vereniging, which conducts visitations every 5 years to certify schools' adherence to Dalton education principles. License renewed for maximum 5 years in November 2024.
• BSO Toverburcht (GRO-UP)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBefore and after-school care partner located in the same building as De Vijfster. Offers sports, dance, music, cooking, and homework support. Open from 7:30 AM (before school) until 6:30 PM (after school) and during holidays from 8:00 AM to 6:30 PM.
• BSO FascinatiominorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSport-oriented before and after-school care located at Fascinatio Boulevard health center, offering sports lessons in sports halls and comprehensive care packages.
• Sportief CapelleminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal sports organization that awarded De Vijfster the title of 'Sportiefste school van Capelle aan den IJssel'. School participates in neighborhood sports activities organized by Sportief Capelle.
• Gro-up Kinderopvang (Toverburcht)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIntensive collaboration with Toverburcht day care center for transition between preschool and kindergarten, including warm handovers and coordination for children with care needs.
• Centrum voor Jeugd en Gezin (CJG)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerYouth and family coaches work in the neighborhood to support parents and children with questions about upbringing and development. Available at school one half-day per week for conversations with children and parents.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Dutch Jenaplan primary schools (Nederlandse Jenaplan Vereniging): Jenaplan schools are another mainstream alternative-pedagogy model in the Netherlands (group-based Learning communities, dialogue, social responsibility). They overlap with Dalton schools in target families and serve as adjacent comparators in the alternative K-12 segment.
• Basisschool de Contrabas: Original parent school from which De Vijfster was spun off in 2001 in Capelle aan den IJssel. Operates in the same city and once shared an organizational structure, making it the closest historical and geographical comparator.
• Dutch Montessori primary schools (Nederlandse Montessori Vereniging): Montessori primary schools in the Netherlands follow a similar alternative-pedagogy positioning to Dalton schools and compete for the same family segment seeking child-centered, autonomy-focused education. Operate under the same dual funding model (government + voluntary parental contribution).
• Other Dutch Daltonscholen (Nationale Dalton Vereniging member schools): Primary schools in the Netherlands licensed under the Nationale Dalton Vereniging that follow the same Dalton pedagogy (independence, responsibility, cooperation, reflection, effectiveness). They compete with De Vijfster for parents seeking alternative pedagogical approaches and are subject to the same 5-year visitation standard.

Regional players

• Other primary schools in Capelle aan den IJssel: Public and Catholic primary schools operating in the same municipality (e.g., other Capelle schools) compete directly for the same cohort of students and are the most immediate local enrollment substitutes for families considering De Vijfster.

Broad incumbents

• Other RVKO primary schools (Stichting RVKO network): De Vijfster is one of 67 schools operated by Stichting Rotterdamse Vereniging voor Katholiek Onderwijs (RVKO), serving 20,000+ students across the greater Rotterdam region. They share governance, funding flows, and HR/policy infrastructure, making them the most procedurally comparable set.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/daltonschool-de-vijfster

Compliance1 record

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Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

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