Carolus Clusius College

What Carolus Clusius College does

Carolus Clusius College (branded as 'het CCC') is a non-profit Dutch secondary school located at a single campus on Kamperweg 1 in Zwolle, Netherlands, operating as part of the Landstede Groep educational consortium. Founded in 1919 per firmographic records (with the school adopting the 'Carolus Clusius' name in 1971, honoring the 16th-century botanist Charles de l'Écluse), the school serves approximately 1,000-1,500 students aged 12-18 across four educational tracks: mavo (vmbo-tl, 4 years), havo (5 years), atheneum (6 years), and the bilingual Gymnasium Orfeo. The school also offers a Tweetalig Onderwijs (TTO) bilingual track at the havo, atheneum, and gymnasium levels, with Wereldvakken (World Subjects) electives and international exchanges to 20 European destinations. CCC holds UNESCO Associated Schools Network status, European Parliament Ambassador School (EPAS) designation, and authorized Cambridge, DELF Scolaire, and Goethe-Zertifikat examination center status.

The school's technology stack is operationally focused rather than differentiated: student iPads in years 1-3 and mavo 4 are managed through Jamf SCHOOL MDM, with parents given control via the Jamf PARENT app; student information (schedules, grades, attendance) runs on Magister; productivity is on Microsoft Office 365; and printing, scheduling, and assessments are handled by FollowMe-Canon, Zermelo, and JIJ! toetsen respectively. iPads are procured through an official Apple reseller partnership with Amac, with a 128GB iPad (11th gen) bundle priced at EUR 428.01 plus optional 3-year insurance. The mavo program uses the 20-80 Learning methodology, allocating one day per week to project-based practical learning.

CCC's revenue model is anchored on Dutch government per-student funding under the public education system, supplemented by voluntary parent contributions (vrijwillige ouderbijdrage) for extracurricular activities and a EUR 225/year voluntary fee for bilingual TTO students. Distribution is event-driven: open house events, trial lessons (meelooplessen), and information evenings target group 8 primary school students and parents, supplemented by direct outreach to primary schools in the Vivente network and an Instagram presence (@hetccc). Leadership is headed by Directeur (Director) Rebecca Baars-Soppe, with department-level team leaders for mavo, havo, and vwo/TTO.

Name

Carolus Clusius College

Legal name

Carolus Clusius College

Website

https://hetccc.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

1971

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Carolus Clusius College is a non-profit Dutch secondary school in Zwolle offering mavo, havo, atheneum, and bilingual gymnasium programs to approximately 1,000-1,500 students, operating under the Landstede Groep consortium with UNESCO, EPAS, and international certification designations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Zwolle

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Government-Funded Education: Publicly funded secondary education under the Dutch education system, receiving government operational funding
2. Voluntary Parent Contributions: Voluntary parent contributions (vrijwillige ouderbijdrage) for extracurricular activities, trips, and cultural programs
3. Bilingual Education Fee: Additional voluntary contribution of €225 per year for bilingual (TTO) education to fund projects and excursions

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Carolus Clusius College is a non-profit Dutch secondary school delivering full secondary education across four levels (mavo/VMBO-TL, havo, atheneum, and bilingual gymnasium Orfeo) to students aged 12-18 in the Zwolle region. The school supplements its curriculum with bilingual education (TTO), international exchange programs to 20 European destinations, internationally recognized language certifications (Cambridge, DELF, Goethe), and an iPad-based digital learning environment managed via Jamf SCHOOL. The school operates as part of the Landstede Groep educational consortium from a single Zwolle campus.

Product overview

Carolus Clusius College (CCC) is a secondary school offering a comprehensive educational portfolio across four main programs: Mavo (4 years, VMBO-TL), Havo (5 years), Atheneum (6 years, VWO), and Gymnasium Orfeo (6 years, bilingual gymnasium). The school differentiates through its Wereldschool (World School) philosophy with international exchanges, language certifications (Cambridge, DELF, Goethe), and Wereldvakken elective subjects. Technology-enhanced learning uses Jamf SCHOOL MDM for iPad deployment in lower classes and Magister for student information management. Support services include Homework Class, dyslexia/dyscalculia support, and a dedicated house system for bilingual tracks. The school operates as part of Landstede Groep from a single location in Zwolle.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Mavo (VMBO-TL) Four-year pre-vocational secondary education program for students aged 12-16, featuring a 20-80 learning approach with four days of regular lessons and one day per week of practical learning (mavo-P). From class 3, students take the Technology and Application exam subject and prepare for mbo (secondary vocational education) pathways.
• Havo Five-year higher general secondary education program preparing students for hbo (higher professional education) studies or transition to vwo 5. Features practical application learning starting from class 1, annual internships, and an integrated havo/atheneum bridge class in the first year.
• Atheneum Six-year pre-university education program focused on developing academic skills including research, debate, and reflection. Prepares students for university studies in the Netherlands or abroad.
• Gymnasium Orfeo Bilingual gymnasium combining classical languages (Latin and Greek) with bilingual education. Features Cambridge University certifications, including the Cambridge Senior Program, and prepares students for universities in the Netherlands and internationally.
• Tweetalig Onderwijs (TTO) Bilingual education track offered at havo, atheneum, and gymnasium levels. Students learn subjects in English and develop international competencies. Includes house system, excursions, exchanges, and Cambridge certification programs, with a voluntary €225 annual contribution beyond the standard parent contribution.
• Internationale Taalcertificaten (International Language Certifications) Language certification programs including Cambridge English (KET, PET, FCE, CAE), DELF Scolaire (French), and Goethe-Zertifikat (German), administered at CCC's authorized certification centers. Certifications are internationally recognized and valued for further education and employment.
• Wereldvakken (World Subjects) Optional elective subjects for classes 1 and 2, two hours per week. Students choose from Media, Science, Sport, Art, Spanish, Music, Fashion, Cooking, and Drama. Each half year, students select a new World Subject, supporting broad skill development as part of the school's wereldschool philosophy.

Quantifiable outcome

• DELF Scolaire exam pass rate: 26 out of 27 candidates passed
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Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration10 records

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Landstede GroepcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducational consortium providing institutional support, shared resources, and governance. CCC is part of the Landstede Groep network of schools in the Zwolle region.
• UNESCOcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGlobal education network partnership focused on world citizenship, sustainable development goals, and international understanding through the UNESCO Associated Schools Network.
• NufficcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDutch organization for internationalization in education, providing support for TTO (bilingual education), international exchanges, and Global Citizen Network programs.
• Global Citizen NetworkminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational network supporting global citizenship education and cross-cultural exchange programs for students.
• European ParliamentcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEuropean Parliament Ambassador School program with excursions to Strasbourg and Brussels for political education and democracy awareness.
• Cambridge UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for Cambridge English language certifications and Cambridge Senior Program including Global Perspectives A-level subject.
• AmaccoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOfficial Apple reseller partnership providing discounted iPad procurement with pre-configuration for school use (Jamf SCHOOL enrollment, apps, printer settings).

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• Lyceum Schöndeln (and other Dutch TTO schools): Dutch comprehensive secondary school offering bilingual TTO and other tracks comparable to CCC's program mix. Representative of the broader Dutch TTO school network with which CCC competes for bilingual-program reputation in the national secondary education market.

Regional players

• Johan de Witt Scholengroep: Dutch secondary school network in The Hague region operating gymnasium, atheneum, havo, and vmbo tracks. Comparable comprehensive curriculum and international orientation to CCC's profile, though serving a different geographic market.
• CSG Het Noordik: Regional secondary school group serving Overijssel communities including Almelo and Hardenberg. Comparable Dutch secondary education model with multiple tracks and broad regional feeder base, relevant as an adjacent regional peer.

Broad incumbents

• British School in the Netherlands: The Hague-based international school offering British and IGCSE/A-level curricula. Comparable internationally oriented secondary education and language certification positioning, with broader scope and more established international reputation than CCC.
• International School of Amsterdam: Established international secondary school in Amsterdam offering IB and other globally oriented programs. Comparable international-education orientation and language-certification focus, though at much larger scale and serving a metropolitan international family market.

Direct peers

• Greijdanus College Zwolle: Christian secondary school in Zwolle offering mavo, havo, and vwo tracks to the same regional cohort. Directly competes for group 8 transitions and represents the primary alternative non-public provider in the local catchment.
• Agnieten College Zwolle: Sister school within the same Landstede Groep consortium in Zwolle offering comparable secondary education tracks (mavo, havo, vwo) for the same Zwolle-region feeder group, making it the most directly comparable peer for student recruitment and program overlap.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/HetCCCzwolle
• Instagraminstagram.com/hetccc
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/carolus-clusius-college

Compliance7 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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