Ibbo - Ik ben bewust onderwijs

What Ibbo - Ik ben bewust onderwijs does

IBBO (Ik Ben Bewust Onderwijs) is a Dutch non-profit foundation operating a network of six government-recognized spiritual schools for primary and secondary education (ages 4 to 18+) under Stichting CVSO (Centrum voor Spirituele Ontwikkeling). Each school is named after a crystal or mineral (Angeliet, Beryl, Chalcedoon, Dolomiet, Eldariet, IJskwarts) and is located in a different Dutch province, with schools operating four days per week (Monday-Thursday). The educational model is built on consciousness-based, child-centered learning integrating the Zelfwijs self-directed methodology, Art Based Learning (developed by Jeroen Lutters), meditation, yoga, and nature immersion, while still preparing students for Dutch government exams. A proprietary digital portfolio system, Spectrovita, tracks each child's learning and development trajectory, with daily logging by children and guides and parent access via login codes.

The business model is a hybrid of recurring tuition and donations. Monthly school fees are €195 per first child and €145 per sibling (September-June), with payment obligations applying even during the trial month. Revenue is supplemented by cash and in-kind donations (teaching materials, food, equipment), and the organization holds ANBI (Algemeen Nut Beogende Instellingen) charitable status, which supports donor tax benefits. All guides and operational staff are unpaid volunteers, allowing IBBO to operate with a small 14-person footprint and minimal variable cost. Go-to-market is community-led and event-driven: families are acquired through CVSO network referrals, school-specific open days, and word-of-mouth; the only channels are organic social media (Instagram, Facebook), a content website, and direct enrollment at each physical location. Distribution is fully direct, with no intermediaries, resellers, or digital channels beyond the Spectrovita portfolio tool.

Name

Ibbo - Ik ben bewust onderwijs

Legal name

Stichting CVSO (Centrum Voor Spirituele Ontwikkeling)

Website

https://ibbo.eu

Company type

Private

Founded year

2011

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

IBBO (Ik Ben Bewust Onderwijs) is a Dutch non-profit foundation operating six government-recognized spiritual schools across the Netherlands, providing consciousness-based primary and secondary education (ages 4-18+) funded by tuition, donations, and unpaid volunteer guides.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Alternative Spiritual Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Project-Based/Inquiry-Based Learning (School-Delivered) (EDAJAFAN)

akta.pro secondary industry

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

Keywords

• Spiritual primary education
• Alternative secondary education
• Consciousness-based learning
• Self-directed schooling
• Volunteer-led education

Headquarters

HQ city

Geleen

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. School fees (Schoolgeld): IBBO charges monthly tuition fees to families. The primary fee is €195 per month per child from September through June. Sibling discounts apply: first child pays full price, second and subsequent children pay €145 per month.
2. Donations: IBBO operates fully on donations from supporters. Donations can be made in cash or in-kind (teaching materials, games, organic food, ovens, sewing machines, musical instruments). Donations page with QR code exists for Whydonate platform.
3. Voluntary contributions: All work at IBBO is on a voluntary basis. No salaries or compensation are paid to guides or teachers. This volunteer-driven model reduces operational costs significantly.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

IBBO is a network of six recognized spiritual schools in the Netherlands providing primary education (PO) and secondary education (VO) to children aged 4 to 18+. Each school is named after a crystal or mineral and delivers a consciousness-based, self-directed curriculum built on the Zelfwijs method, Art Based Learning, meditation, and nature-based education, while still preparing students for Dutch government exams. All guides work on a voluntary basis and families pay a monthly tuition fee per child.

Product overview

IBBO (Ik Ben Bewust Onderwijs) is a network of recognized spiritual schools offering primary education (PO) and secondary education (VO) for children ages 4-18 and older. The organization operates six distinct school locations across the Netherlands, each named after crystals and minerals: IBBO Angeliet (Geleen, Limburg), IBBO Beryl (Tinte, Zuid-Holland), IBBO Chalcedoon (Wilhelminaoord, Drenthe), IBBO Dolomiet (Heilig Landstichting, Gelderland), IBBO Eldariet (Maastricht, Limburg), and IBBO IJskwarts (Balkbrug, Overijssel). The schools share a unified educational philosophy centered on spiritual awareness, personal development, and self-directed learning through the Zelfwijs method, while operating independently at their respective locations. IBBO operates under the CVSO foundation (Centrum voor Spirituele Ontwikkeling). The organization does not offer a technology product platform but rather provides educational services at physical school locations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• IBBO Angeliet Recognized spiritual school offering primary and secondary education to children aged 4-18+ in Geleen, Limburg. The flagship IBBO location with multiple learning spaces including a connection room, quiet room, dining area, and outdoor playground.
• IBBO Beryl

Quantifiable outcome

• Children develop self-awareness, inner strength, trust, autonomy, unconditional love, warmth, insight, passion, and joy through conscious engagement with life process.

Named customers5 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Nobama CarecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 May 2025Nobama Care offers small-scale residential care for elderly with dementia. IBBO Angeliet children (especially youngest from Fantasia) bring joy through performances at Christmas concerts, weddings, and game afternoons. This intergenerational connection teaches children empathy, respect, and social involvement.
• Buitenplaats WijlrecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 May 2025Cultural institution where IBBO Angeliet students (ages 10-20) conduct research projects on three Thursday afternoons. Projects include discovering color pigments from nature, studying forms for art, and exploring philosophy linked to castle history. Supervised by art teachers, biology teachers, and Buitenplaats educators.
• Jeroen LutterscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 May 2025Developer of Art Based Learning methodology used at IBBO. This approach means learning from art rather than about art, using artworks to reflect on personal lives and experiences for deep personal development and creative thinking.
• Haven Just Be HomesminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 March 2023Haven Just Be Homes initiated the Geven- en Neem-Kast (Give and Take Cabinet) concept now present at all IBBO school sites. This community cabinet supports people struggling financially by allowing donations of food and household items. IBBO children help maintain the cabinet, learning about sustainability and community support.
• Marres, Huis voor Hedendaagse CultuurcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 March 2023Marres Extended is a Saturday program for youth interested in art and culture. IBBO students participate in meaningful 4-month social art projects together with other schools. Jeroen Lutters developed the Art Based Learning methodology used in IBBO.
• ZelfwijscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerChild-centered learning method used at IBBO schools. Children learn with and from each other, organize excursions related to chosen topics, and develop autonomy in their educational journey. Central to the new educational approach embraced by IBBO.
• Orientalis (Museumpark)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMuseumpark Orientalis in Heilig Landstichting houses IBBO Dolomiet. Site also contains zen center, survival sports club, restaurant, and apple juice brewers, enabling varied collaborative opportunities for students.
• WaldboerenminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAgricultural collective whose land IBBO Dolomiet children work on. Flour for bread baked by visiting baker comes from this land, connecting students to food production and sustainable agriculture.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Sudbury Valley School: Pioneering self-directed K–12 school in the United States where students govern their own learning with minimal adult-imposed structure. Highly comparable to IBBO's Zelfwijs method and philosophical emphasis on learner autonomy, though operates in a different regulatory and cultural context.
• Agora Roermond: Dutch alternative K–12 school network known for student-driven, inquiry-based learning without traditional year-classes. Highly comparable to IBBO on methodology (self-directed learning, individualized pacing) and target audience (families seeking alternatives to conventional schooling).
• Vrije Scholen Nederland (Steiner/Waldorf): Federation of Dutch anthroposophical/Steiner free schools delivering primary and secondary education with a spiritual, holistic, and self-directed pedagogical orientation. Most directly comparable to IBBO in philosophy, nonprofit foundation structure, and K–12 scope, though Vrije Scholen are a larger and more established federation.
• Waldorf Education (International Federation): International federation of Steiner/Waldorf schools delivering spiritually-rooted, holistic K–12 education with arts integration and self-directed pedagogy. Shares with IBBO a spiritual-holistic foundation, multi-site replication model, and use of nature/art-based learning methods.
• Niekée: Dutch alternative education provider in the Netherlands offering non-traditional primary and secondary pathways with emphasis on individual learning paths. Operates in a comparable niche to IBBO, targeting families seeking alternatives to mainstream K–12.

Broad incumbents

• Nederlandse Montessori Vereniging: National association overseeing Montessori schools across the Netherlands, an established alternative K–12 pedagogy emphasizing self-directed activity and individualized learning. Comparable to IBBO on alternative-pedagogy positioning and target families, though broader in scale and more secular in orientation.
• Jenaplan: Dutch alternative K–12 pedagogical movement emphasizing mixed-age groups, holistic development, and democratic school culture. Overlaps with IBBO on child-centered, mixed-age, community-oriented schooling but operates at significantly greater scale and is fully secular.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/cvso.eu
• Instagraminstagram.com/ibbo_angeliet
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ibbo---ik-ben-bewust-onderwijs

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Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Subsidiaries6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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