Gymnasium Felisenum

What Gymnasium Felisenum does

Gymnasium Felisenum is a Dutch public secondary school (gymnasium) located in Velsen-Zuid, Netherlands, founded in 1949 and operated under the Onderwijs Stichting Zelfstandige Gymnasia (OSZG) governance structure. It serves approximately 600 students through a dual-track curriculum that combines a classical core (Latin and Greek) with modern science and technology tracks, including the Bètaplus program and a Prelisenum feeder offering for younger students. The school has been a UNESCO-school since October 2013 and reports a 91.4% exam pass rate, with a roster of 80+ named teaching and support staff.

The institution is funded primarily through Dutch government per-student allocation, supplemented by voluntary parental contributions (vrijwillige ouderbijdrage). Its underlying technology stack is limited to standard education-sector administrative and productivity tools — Zermelo for scheduling, Magister for student information, and Microsoft Office 365 for collaboration — with no proprietary platform or AI layer. The school is differentiated by its small-scale, intimate character ("Felisenumgevoel"), long operating history, and external partnerships, including an action research project with Vrije Universiteit (VU) and Stichting Het Zelfstandig Gymnasium (SHZG) initiated in 2023.

The business model is structurally different from a commercial enterprise: there is no priced product, no enterprise customer base, and revenue is governed by public funding formulas tied to student headcount. Recent strategic activity — the 75th anniversary in 2024, Bètaplus and Prelisenum program continuity, VU research partnership, and installation of solar panels — points to incremental enrichment of the educational offering and operating infrastructure rather than expansion of addressable market.

Name

Gymnasium Felisenum

Legal name

Gymnasium Felisenum

Website

https://felisenum.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

1949

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Gymnasium Felisenum is a Dutch public secondary school in Velsen-Zuid, Netherlands, serving approximately 600 students with a classical Latin/Greek curriculum alongside modern science tracks, funded by government allocation and voluntary parental contributions.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Secondary Education (Gymnasium)

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Educational Services (61)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Classical Education K–12 Schools (EDAJABAF)

akta.pro secondary industry

International/Global Curriculum Schools (IB, Cambridge, etc.) (EDAJABAG)

Keywords

• Secondary education
• Classical language curriculum
• Gymnasium VWO program
• University preparation
• Extracurricular enrichment programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Velsen-Zuid

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Government-funded education with parental contributions: Publicly funded education under the Onderwijs Stichting Zelfstandige Gymnasia (OSZG). The school collects a voluntary parental contribution (ouderbijdrage) for extras like trips and activities. The school finances Cambridge English education for all students, while exam fees (approximately €210) are paid by students.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Gymnasium Felisenum delivers a six-year VWO-level secondary education to approximately 600 students in Velsen-Zuid, Netherlands, centered on classical languages (Latin and Greek) taught from the first year, modern languages including French via the proprietary AIM method and Cambridge English, STEM enrichment through Bètaplus, and a Pre-University College pathway with Vrije Universiteit. Beyond academics, the school provides Prelisenum transition support, after-school study guidance, learning support services, and an extensive extracurricular program (theatre, Meden Agan, GSA, racing teams, writers' evenings, UNESCO curriculum).

Product overview

Gymnasium Felisenum is a six-year gymnasium (VWO-level secondary school) located in Velsen-Zuid, Netherlands, with approximately 600 students. The school offers a comprehensive educational program built around classical languages (Latin and Greek) and broad personal development. The core offering includes the general Gymnasium program with classical languages, supplemented by specialized programs such as AIM for accelerated French learning, Cambridge English, Bètaplus for STEM enrichment, and the Pre-University College. Additional offerings include Prelisenum (transition program), various extracurricular activities (school theatre, newspaper, GSA, Meden Agan), student support services (study guidance, career counseling, dyslexia support), and special programs like UNESCO-school affiliation, Techno Challenge, and the Verdiepingsproject for gifted students. The school maintains partnerships with Zermelo and Magister for student administration, and uses DeDecaan.net for career guidance.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Gymnasium (Algemeen VWO) Six-year secondary education at VWO level centered on classical languages (Latin and Greek) taught from class 1, combined with modern subjects and broad personal development, preparing students for university and lifelong learning. Served by approximately 600 students in Velsen-Zuid, Netherlands.
• Prelisenum One-year preparatory program for primary school students who are intellectually ready for VWO but need development of metacognitive skills and social-emotional readiness before entering regular secondary education at Gymnasium Felisenum.
• Cambridge Engels Enhanced English language program preparing students for the Cambridge Advanced Certificate or Cambridge Proficiency Exam, with preparation starting in lower school and culminating in exams at the end of class 5. The school finances the classes and materials; exam fees of approximately €210 are paid by students.
• AIM Frans (Accelerated Integrated Method) Accelerated French language acquisition method for lower school students using gestures, music, and theatre. From the first lesson only French is spoken in class, enabling rapid spoken language acquisition.
• Bètaplus-onderwijs Enhanced STEM program combining Engineering in lower school, Natuur Leven en Techniek (NLT) in upper school, mathematics masterclasses, and two racing teams (Greenpower electric karts and RC car racing), developed in partnership with JETnet and Bètapartners.
• Pre-University College (PUC) University preparation program in partnership with Vrije Universiteit (VU), offering masterclasses and the "Be Prepared" track for first-generation university students, giving Felisenum students early exposure to university-level academics and research.
• Verdiepingsproject Enrichment project for above-average performing students in classes 1-3, allowing self-directed study on chosen topics during class time, culminating in an annual presentation evening with certificate. Approximately 22 students participate annually.
• Trajectbegeleiding Temporary customized support for students whose school progress is threatened, built on three pillars: observation and guidance, teacher coaching, and parent partnership. Includes dyslexia support, test anxiety reduction training, and ADHD/ASS guidance.

Quantifiable outcome

• 91.4% exam pass rate
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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App detail

Integration5 records

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• VU and SHZG (Stichting Het Zelfstandig Gymnasium)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 September 2023Collaboration on action research project 'kansengelijkheid' (educational equality) started in autumn 2023 to investigate how students from various backgrounds experience Felisenum, with the goal of improving inclusion and equal opportunities.
• UNESCO (Associated Schools Network)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 October 2013The school is an official UNESCO-school since October 2013, demonstrating commitment to preparing students as responsible world citizens with a broad view of the world aligned with UNESCO objectives: international-mindedness, tolerance, and solidarity. The school follows UNESCO's four themes: Peace and Human Rights, Intercultural Learning, Global Citizenship, and Sustainability.
• Vrije Universiteit (Pre-University College)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with VU's Pre-University College (PUC) allowing Felisenum students to attend masterclasses and participate in the 'Be Prepared' program designed for students who would be first-generation university students. This gives students early exposure to university-level academics and research.
• JETnetminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration with JETnet for beta and technology education, connecting schools with companies and universities for enhanced STEM learning opportunities.
• BètapartnersminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Bètapartners for intensive collaboration with companies and universities in beta and technology education.
• OSZG (Onderwijs Stichting Zelfstandige Gymnasia)coreOthers

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Others

• OSZG (Onderwijsstichting Zelfstandige Gymnasia): Governing foundation managing multiple independent Dutch gymnasia including Felisenum. Ecosystem-level peer providing shared governance, structural template, and network effects across sister schools.

Direct peers

• Vossiusgymnasium: Amsterdam-based gymnasium offering classical-language VWO education with similar small-scale, high-attainment profile. Closest direct peer in curriculum model and target demographic (VWO-eligible secondary students in the Randstad).
• Erasmiaans Gymnasium: Rotterdam-based classical gymnasium with comparable program structure. Directly comparable in classical-language VWO curriculum and Dutch independent gymnasium positioning.
• Gymnasium Haganum: The Hague-based classical gymnasium with long-standing heritage and similar Latin/Greek core offering. Comparable in mission, student profile, and small-scale intimate culture.
• Utrechts Stedelijk Gymnasium: Utrecht gymnasium with classical language and modern program offerings. Comparable in scale, VWO curriculum breadth, and enrichment-program approach.
• Stedelijk Gymnasium Leiden: Leiden gymnasium offering VWO with classical languages and modern enrichment programs. Direct comparable in classical-modern curriculum hybrid and Randstad regional positioning.
• Barlaeus Gymnasium: Amsterdam gymnasium with classical-language curriculum and comparable student body. Highly comparable as a Dutch independent/public gymnasium serving academically strong secondary students.

Broad incumbents

• International School of Amsterdam: Larger international K-12 institution in the same Randstad market. Broader incumbent overlap on enriched secondary education targeting internationally-minded families, though serving a different (international) curriculum track.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/Felisenum
• Instagraminstagram.com/gymnasiumfelisenum
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/felisenum-gymnasium

Compliance2 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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