Herman Broerenschool

Name

Herman Broerenschool

Legal name

Herman Broerenschool

Website

https://hermanbroeren.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

1962

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Special Education Services

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Charter Special Education & Inclusive Programs (EDAJACAF)

Keywords

• Special education services
• Special needs schooling
• Developmental disability education
• Vocational special education
• Primary special education

Headquarters

HQ city

Roermond

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Government-Funded Education: As a public special education institution in the Netherlands, the Herman Broerenschool is funded through government (overheid) education funding. Revenue is generated via per-pupil funding allocations from Dutch educational authorities. The school also receives supplementary support through sponsors and the Stichting Vrienden (Friends Foundation).

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Herman Broerenschool provides Special Education (SO) and Secondary Special Education (VSO) for ZML (Zeer Moeilijk Lerende) learners aged 4 to 20 with significant learning difficulties and developmental disabilities. The school delivers individualized, small-scale education across three Roermond campuses, emphasizing personal growth, safety, and practical/vocational preparation for transition to employment or day activities. It supplements core education with EU-funded projects such as ESF+ for vocational training and the Erasmus+ international exchange program with partner schools in Hungary and Germany.

Product overview

Herman Broerenschool is a specialized educational institution offering two core programs: Speciaal Onderwijs (SO) for children aged 4-14 with developmental disabilities, and Voortgezet Speciaal Onderwijs (VSO) for students aged 12-20, preparing them for employment or day programs. The school supplements its core educational services with EU-funded projects including ESF+ (project 2025ESFp2026) for vocational training and the Erasmus+ international exchange program with partner schools in Hungary and Germany.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Speciaal Onderwijs (SO) Special education program for ZML (Zeer Moeilijk Lerende) students aged 4 to 14 years, providing small-scale, secure, and safe school settings focused on opportunities, growth, and individualized learning toward each child's potential.
• Voortgezet Speciaal Onderwijs (VSO) Secondary special education program for ZML students aged 12 to 20 years, offering a safe and challenging school environment with extensive practical training to prepare students for transition to employment or day activities around age 18.

Quantifiable outcome

• Most VSO students transition to employment or day activities (dagbesteding) around age 18
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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AI maturity

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Integration1 record

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Europees Sociaal Fonds Plus (ESF+) - arbeidsmarktregio Midden-LimburgcoreOthers · 1 January 2025The school participates in the ESF+ 2021-2027 project (project number 2025ESFp2026) for Voortgezet Speciaal Onderwijs and Praktijkonderwijs in the Midden-Limburg labour market region. The European Social Fund supports employment, education, and social development initiatives to help students transition to work.
• Montagh Imre Schule (Esztergom, Hungary)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021The Herman Broerenschool participates in the Erasmus+ program together with Montagh Imre Schule in Esztergom, Hungary. The partnership involves international student and staff exchanges, collaborative learning trajectories, and cross-cultural educational experiences for ZML learners and teachers.
• Rurtalschule (Heinsberg, Germany)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021Through the Erasmus+ program, the school collaborates with Rurtalschule in Heinsberg, Germany, providing students and staff with international learning and exchange opportunities. The partnership supports the school's internationalization goals and offers ZML learners broader cultural exposure.
• Stichting Vrienden (Friends Foundation)minorOthersThe school is supported by Stichting Vrienden Speciaal Onderwijs, a foundation that raises funds to provide extra facilities and activities for students.
• Weerstand (event venue)minorOthersUpper-grade students gain practical work experience by setting up events at Weerstand, a local event venue, allowing them to practice employment skills in a real workplace setting.
• Pater PaulminorOthersPater Paul collaborates with the school to prepare and conduct the First Holy Communion (Eerste Heilige Communie) ceremony for students, held at least once every two years.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Auris: Auris is a Dutch organization offering education and support for children with hearing, communication, and language disabilities. Comparable to Herman Broerenschool as a national Dutch special education provider operating SO and VSO programs at scale.
• Bartiméus: Bartiméus is a Dutch organization supporting people who are blind or visually impaired through education and care services. Comparable to Herman Broerenschool as a Dutch specialized education institution, though focused on visual rather than cognitive/developmental disabilities.
• Kentalis: Kentalis is a large Dutch organization providing education and care for deaf, hard-of-hearing, and deafblind individuals. It is comparable to Herman Broerenschool as a national Dutch specialized education provider, though focused on hearing-related disabilities rather than cognitive/developmental disabilities.
• Visio (Royal Dutch Visio): Visio is a Dutch organization providing education, rehabilitation, and support for people who are blind or partially sighted. Comparable to Herman Broerenschool as a major Dutch special education organization with national reach, though serving a different disability segment.

Regional players

• Pento: Pento is a Dutch special education organization offering SO and VSO programs for students with specific learning needs. It is the closest peer to Herman Broerenschool as another Dutch SO/VSO provider serving ZML-type populations, though Pento operates primarily in the Amersfoort region.
• Yulius Onderwijs: Yulius Onderwijs provides Dutch special education (SO and VSO) and youth mental health support primarily in South Holland. Comparable to Herman Broerenschool as a regional Dutch SO/VSO provider serving children with developmental and behavioral support needs.

Market position

Strengths3 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks4 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/herman-broerenschool

Compliance3 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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