HPZ BL

What HPZ BL does

HPZ BL (Heilpädagogisches Zentrum Baselland) is a publicly funded special education institution operating in the Canton of Basel-Landschaft, Switzerland. It serves children and youth aged four and older with disabilities — including cognitive, social-emotional, behavioral, autism, ADHD, and physical disabilities — across the educational continuum from kindergarten through vocational preparation. The institution is structured into four divisions: HPS Liestal with Sissach, HPS Münchenstein, Sonderschulisches Brückenangebot SO_BA (a post-mandatory bridging program with IV support and a C-Profile daily-structure option), and Integrative Schulung HPZ BL (which enables children with disabilities to attend regular schools through integration classes and individual integration models). Service offerings include classroom instruction following the Basel-Landschaft curriculum, specialized subject teaching, therapeutic services (speech therapy, supported communication, PECS, occupational therapy, physiotherapy), after-school Hort care, and student transportation.

HPZ BL operates under a performance agreement (Leistungsvereinbarung) with the Canton of Basel-Landschaft, which funds the institution through the Amt für Volksschulen pursuant to the cantonal Bildungsgesetz. Admission requires assessment and referral by the Schulpsychologischer Dienst Basel-Landschaft, after which HPZ BL assigns students to school locations based on proximity to residence. The institution is governed by insieme Baselland Stiftung für Kinder, Jugendliche und junge Erwachsene, a nonprofit foundation that also operates the Förderstätte am Schlosspark. No direct fees are charged to families; all funding flows from the canton. The organization operates across six physical locations in Liestal, Sissach, Münchenstein, and Muttenz.

Technically, HPZ BL is a service organization with a standard informational website (hpz-bl.ch) built on conventional web infrastructure including SSL/TLS, Google Analytics, Google Maps, Google Tag Manager, YouTube and Vimeo embeds, reCAPTCHA, Google Ads/AdSense, and WebFonts, with TeamViewer available for remote support. The institution employs approximately 29 staff and maintains partnerships with the Canton (funder/regulator), the Schulpsychologischer Dienst (referral gatekeeper), Hofmeier AG (transportation), FHNW and HF Agogis (internship placements), and the parent foundation. There are no commercial revenue streams, no venture funding, no patents or proprietary technology assets, and no AI/ML capabilities disclosed.

Name

HPZ BL

Legal name

Heilpädagogisches Zentrum Baselland

Website

https://hpz-bl.ch

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

HPZ BL is a publicly funded special education center in the Canton of Basel-Landschaft, Switzerland, serving children and youth aged 4+ with disabilities across four divisions covering classroom instruction, therapies, after-school care, and integrative schooling, funded by the canton under a Leistungsvereinbarung.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Special Education Services

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110), Educational Support Services (611710), Educational Support Services (61171)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Health Services (8000), Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Behavioral & Social-Emotional Support (ABA, PBIS, Counseling) (EDAJAKAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Special Education Vocational & Transition Programs (18–22) (EDAKAAAG), Special Education Transportation & Accessibility Services (EDAJAKAJ)

Headquarters

HQ city

Liestal

HQ country

Switzerland

HQ region

Europe

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels1 record

Core offering

HPZ BL (Heilpädagogisches Zentrum Baselland) operates a special education center for children and youth with disabilities in the Canton of Basel-Landschaft, Switzerland. It provides classroom instruction, specialist teaching, therapeutic services (speech, occupational, and physical therapy), after-school care, school transportation, and integration programs that enable children with disabilities to attend regular schools. Services span from age 4 through vocational preparation across four school divisions.

Product overview

HPZ BL (Heilpädagogisches Zentrum Baselland) is a special education center consisting of four main divisions: Heilpädagogische Schule Liestal mit Sissach, Heilpädagogische Schule Münchenstein, Sonderschulisches Brückenangebot SO_BA, and Integrative Schulung HPZ BL. These divisions work together to provide comprehensive educational services for children and youth with disabilities from age 4 through vocational preparation. Core offerings include classroom instruction, specialized subject teaching, therapeutic services (speech, occupational, and physical therapy), after-school care (Hort), and school transport. The Integrative Schulung program enables children with disabilities to attend regular schools through various integration models.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Heilpädagogische Schule Liestal mit Sissach (HPS Liestal with Sissach)

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration10 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• insieme Basel-Landschaft Stiftung für Kinder, Jugendliche und junge ErwachsenecoreOthersinsieme Baselland Stiftung is the parent organization (Trägerschaft) of HPZ BL and the Förderstätte am Schlosspark. The foundation provides governance and institutional oversight for special education and youth services in the canton.
• Kanton Basel-Landschaft (Amt für Volksschulen)coreOthersHPZ BL operates under a performance agreement (Leistungsvereinbarung) with the Canton of Basel-Landschaft. The canton regulates special education through the Education Law (Bildungsgesetz) and funds operations through the education department.
• Schulpsychologischer Dienst Basel-LandschaftcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe School Psychological Service conducts assessments to determine eligibility for special education services. Their recommendation is required before children can be admitted to HPZ BL.
• Hofmeier AGminorOthersHofmeier AG provides student transportation services, operating shuttle rides to transport students from their homes to HPZ BL schools and back.
• FHNW (Fachhochschule Nordwestschweiz)minorOthersHPS Münchenstein offers internships for students of FHNW studying social pedagogy, providing practical training placements as part of their degree programs.
• HF AgogisminorOthersHPS Münchenstein offers internships for students of HF Agogis studying social pedagogy, providing practical training placements as part of their degree programs.

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Stiftung Wagerenhof: Large Uster-based foundation offering schools, Wohnen, and Werkstätten for people with disabilities in Canton Zürich. Comparable comprehensive Sonderpädagogik and transition services model under foundation governance.
• Brühlgut Stiftung: Winterthur foundation providing vocational preparation and integration (Brückenangebote) for youth with disabilities, aligned with IV funding. Directly comparable to HPZ BL's Sonderschulisches Brückenangebot SO_BA.
• Heilpädagogische Schule der Stadt Zürich: Municipal K–12 special education school in the City of Zürich serving children with cognitive, behavioral, and developmental disabilities. Comparable Sonderpädagogik school operations, though publicly rather than foundation-governed.
• Rodtegg Stiftung: Basel-based foundation operating special education schools and residential services for children and adults with disabilities. Closest geographic and governance peer to HPZ BL, with a similar cantonal mandate and foundation structure.
• Mathilde Escher Stiftung: Zürich foundation providing special education, residential care, and vocational integration for children and youth with cerebral palsy and physical disabilities. Comparable in mission, foundation governance, and K–12 Sonderpädagogik scope.
• Stiftung ARWO: Aargau-based foundation delivering Wohnen, Werkstatt, and school/transition services for people with disabilities. Comparable Sonderpädagogik and vocational preparation offering under cantonal mandate.

Others

• insieme Schweiz: National umbrella association for organizations serving people with intellectual disabilities in Switzerland. Parent-tier entity to insieme Baselland Stiftung, which governs HPZ BL; relevant as ecosystem/industry body rather than direct operator.

Regional players

• Kanton Aargau, Departement Bildung, Kultur und Sport (Sonderpädagogik): Cantonal authority commissioning Sonderpädagogik services in Aargau through Sonderschulen and integrative offerings. Comparable public-sector commissioner/funding role to the Basel-Landschaft Amt für Volksschulen relationship.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/hpz-bl

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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