Jac. P. Thijsse College

What Jac. P. Thijsse College does

Jac. P. Thijsse College is a public secondary school (voortgezet onderwijs) founded in 1954 in Castricum, North Holland, Netherlands, operating under the Stichting Voortgezet Onderwijs Kennemerland (SVOK) foundation, a federation of eight secondary schools serving approximately 40,000 students in the region. The school delivers comprehensive secondary education across three Dutch tracks—mavo (vmbo-tl), havo, and vwo—serving roughly 1,400 students with over 200 staff including teachers, support personnel, and administrators. Its product portfolio includes specialized modules that extend the core curriculum: bilingual education (tweetalig onderwijs, tto) with Nuffic senior accreditation, the IB Middle Years Programme (MYP) through Supreme College Nederland, Sportmavo with a €100–150 LO2 fee, the practical Dienstverlening & Producten (D&P) track, the NTO2 integrated science/technology program, and annual JPTeens on Stage musical productions performed at Kennemer Theater in Beverwijk.

The school has no proprietary commercial technology platform; it is a service institution running on conventional Dutch secondary-education infrastructure. The technology stack comprises Microsoft 365 (Teams, Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, OneDrive) for collaboration and document management with built-in plagiarism detection, Zermelo for scheduling with a dedicated rooster app, Magister for student information, Qompas and Simulise for career orientation, WIS Collect for parent payments, the Hoy App for parent/student communication, and custom-branded facilities including the JPBieb library system and JPTheater auditorium. A Google Maps-based virtual tour supports prospective-family marketing. Devices are procured through partner SignPost under a BYOD policy requiring Windows laptops or Apple MacBooks.

The school operates a non-commercial, publicly-funded revenue model. The primary revenue stream is Dutch government wettelijke bekostiging (statutory funding) allocated per enrolled student. Supplementary income includes voluntary annual parent contributions differentiated by regular vs. bilingual track, Sportmavo LO2 program fees of approximately €100–150 per year, and cost-recovery book packages distributed through Van Dijk. Distribution is regional and community-led: enrollment occurs during a central enrollment week (25–31 March) via digital, email, in-person, or postal registration, supported by annual open days, information evenings, the 'First Date' bilingual introduction event, Wednesday class-visit opportunities, and strong word-of-mouth in Castricum and surrounding areas. Strategic positioning rests on international accreditations (EPAS European Parliament Ambassador School since November 2025, IB MYP authorization, Nuffic senior tto status), an international school network spanning Belgium, France, Gambia, the United States (Saint Benedict's Prep, Newark), and China, an (aspirant) Expertschool designation in the Ontwikkelkracht formative-assessment program, and an active Auctoraat Kansrijk Onderwijs research collaboration with SVOK, Jan Arentsz, and Atlas College.

Name

Jac. P. Thijsse College

Legal name

Jac. P. Thijsse College

Website

https://jpthijsse.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

1954

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Jac. P. Thijsse College is a public Dutch secondary school in Castricum, North Holland, serving approximately 1,400 students across mavo, havo, and vwo tracks under the SVOK foundation. It offers bilingual (tto), IB MYP, Sportmavo, and D&P programs, funded primarily by Dutch government per-student allocations supplemented by voluntary parent contributions.

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Headquarters

HQ city

Castricum

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, Others

Revenue model

1. Government Funding (Wettelijke Bekostiging): The school is publicly funded through the Dutch government as a registered institution for voortgezet onderwijs (secondary education). Funding is based on student enrollment numbers.
2. Voluntary Parent Contributions: Parents pay a voluntary annual contribution that differs by program: regular education and bilingual (tto) track. The contribution funds extracurricular activities, yearbooks, and special programs.
3. Sportmavo Additional Fee: Parents pay an additional fee of approximately €100–150 per year for the LO2 sports program within the Sportmavo track, covering external specialists, materials, and facility costs.
4. Book Packages via Van Dijk: Book packages are ordered by the school and delivered to students' homes by the firm Van Dijk. This is a cost-recovery model passed on to parents.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Jac. P. Thijsse College is a public secondary school (voortgezet onderwijs) in Castricum, Netherlands, offering comprehensive education across three tracks: mavo (vmbo-tl), havo, and vwo. The school provides specialized modules including bilingual education (tto), IB Middle Years Programme, Sportmavo with LO2 sports certification, D&P practical track, and NTO2 integrated science/technology program, alongside extensive student support services, career orientation (LOB), international exchange programs, and extracurricular activities like the JPTeens on Stage musical productions.

Product overview

Jac. P. Thijsse College is a comprehensive secondary school offering a multi-level educational platform comprising three tracks: mavo (vmbo-tl), havo, and vwo. The institution operates as a single integrated educational institution with specialized modules including bilingual education (tto), sports programs (Sportmavo), practical education (D&P), and IB/MYP programs. The school provides extensive student support services, career orientation programs (LOB), international exchange opportunities, and the acclaimed JPTeens on Stage musical productions. Additional offerings include the Auctoraat Kansrijk Onderwijs research initiative and expertise status for formative assessment through the Ontwikkelkracht program.

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Brands

• JPTeens on Stage: The musical group of Jac. P. Thijsse College. Established in 2010 with 20 students, grown to include nearly 100 students auditioning annually. Produces professional school musicals including Beauty and the Beast, Shrek, Tarz on Stage, and Superstrak Haarlak.

Products and services

• Regular Secondary Education (Mavo, Havo, Vwo) Comprehensive secondary education across three academic tracks (mavo/vmbo-tl, havo, vwo) preparing students for higher education and vocational pathways, available with regular instruction in Dutch.
• Bilingual Education (Tweetalig Onderwijs / TTO) Bilingual program where approximately 50% of lessons are taught in English, accredited by Nuffic as senior tto-school, preparing students for international studies and careers.
• Sportmavo Specialized sports program within the mavo track featuring extra LO2 lessons, sports clinics, and certification in various sports, aimed at students pursuing CIOS or Police Academy pathways.
• Dienstverlening & Producten (D&P) Practical-oriented exam subject in 3-4 mavo offering work field orientation through various practical assignments and workplace visits to prepare students for vocational pathways.
• International Baccalaureate (IB) Middle Years Programme IB Middle Years Programme offered through Supreme College Nederland, providing internationally recognized certificates alongside the Dutch diploma for vwo students, with IB English-B and English-A Language & Literature options.
• JPTeens on Stage Musical Group Annual professional musical productions involving up to 100 students auditioning annually, performing in the school theater (JPTheater) and at Kennemer Theater Beverwijk.
• NTO2 (Nature, Technology, Design and Research) Integrated science and technology program combining natural sciences, engineering, design thinking, and research methodology in the first-year curriculum.
• Career Orientation and Guidance (LOB) Comprehensive career orientation program including Qompas platform, mentorship, decaan consultations, and various activities for study and career planning, supporting transitions to MBO, HBO, and university.
• Student Counseling and Support Services Comprehensive support including mentor system, Trajectvoorziening with fixed trajectory counselor, anti-bullying coordinator, counselors, and student council representation for student wellbeing and individualized pedagogical support.
• International Exchange Programs International student exchange and travel programs including trips to France (Verdun), Gambia community service, and exchanges with schools in Belgium, USA (Saint Benedict's Prep, Newark), and China.
• BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) Program BYOD program providing access to Windows laptops or Apple MacBooks for purchase or rental through SignPost with optional insurance, supported by the school for replacements and technical specifications.

Quantifiable outcome

• 89% mavo pass rate, 81% havo pass rate, 89% vwo pass rate (2024-2025)
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Integration9 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

20 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Chinese Secondary Schools NetworkcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 19 September 2025On 19 September 2025, a delegation of directors from Chinese secondary schools (each representing approximately 10,000 students) visited JPT. A cooperation agreement was signed with one of the Chinese schools, with the first assignment being to set up a digital exchange program. Chinese director Mr. Zhang also expressed interest in a physical student exchange.
• Hogeschool Utrecht - Lectoraat JeugdcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 May 2025Sofie Sergeant, appointed as special lector 'Inclusie en Veerkracht in het Onderwijs' on 1 May 2025, is active within the Lectoraat Jeugd of the Kenniscentrum Sociale Innovatie at Hogeschool Utrecht. She leads the focus area 'making space for diversity and inclusion'.
• Nuffic (National Agency for Internationalization)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNuffic is the Dutch organization for internationalization in education. The school is Nuffic-accredited as a senior TTO (bilingual education) school and participates in the Landelijk Netwerk TTO (National Bilingual Education Network).
• Cambridge EnglishminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCambridge English is featured as a partner/logo on the school website, indicating a relationship for English language certification and testing support for bilingual students.
• EUMIND (EU-India Network)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEUMIND is a network where students work with other Dutch and Indian schools on shared topics, broadening their international perspective. JPT participates in this cross-cultural educational program.
• eTwinningminorStrategic or Co-development PartnereTwinning is a European platform for schools to collaborate online on projects with partner schools across Europe, supporting international classroom projects.
• Vital4SkoolminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerVital4Skool provides a healthy canteen concept for schools. The JPT canteen operates under the Vital4Skool brand, meeting the Voedingscentrum's healthy eating guidelines.
• Academische Opleidingsschool Noord-Holland West (AONHW)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAONHW is a cooperation between secondary schools in North Holland West and first and second degree teacher training programs, including the ALO. The school participates as an Opleiden in de School (OPLIS) training location for student teachers, receiving intensive supervision from school trainers and work placement supervisors.
• Auctoraat Kansrijk Onderwijs (SVOK, Atlas College, Jan Arentsz)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Auctoraat (equivalent of a lectorate for secondary education) on 'Chance-Rijk Onderwijs' is a collaboration between three VO school boards in North Holland: SVOK, Jan Arentsz, and Atlas College. Dr. Mieke van Diepen serves as Auctor, conducting practice-based research with teachers.
• Nova College and Horizon CollegeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMavo students at JPT gain exposure to MBO through project participation at Nova College and Horizon College, helping them prepare for vocational education pathways.
• Hogeschool Inholland AlkmaarminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHavo students visit Hogeschool Inholland Alkmaar to learn about HBO pathways and hear experiences from current students.
• Universiteit Leiden and TU Delft (Pre-University Programs)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTalented and motivated vwo students can participate in pre-university programs/modules at Universiteit Leiden and TU Delft as part of their orientation toward higher education.
• SignPostminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSignPost is the school's preferred vendor for BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) laptops. The school has made arrangements with SignPost to offer Windows devices meeting school specifications at favorable rates with optional insurance. The school facilitates replacement of defective devices.
• WIS CollectminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWIS Collect is used by the school to enable parent payments for excursions and other activities.
• Saint Benedict's Preparatory School (Newark, New Jersey, USA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStudent exchange partnership with Saint Benedict's Preparatory School. Fifteen students from 4 havo and 5 vwo hosted American students from 4-10 March 2025. The exchange continues with JPT students traveling to Newark in September.
• Schools in Belgium and FrancecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnual trips to France with 4 havo and 5 vwo students and ongoing exchanges with schools in Belgium. France trips include historical sites such as Verdun.
• Mansa Colley Secondary School (Jalambang, Gambia) and Stichting Gambia Next LevelcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMultiple groups of 19 students from 4 havo and 5 vwo travel to the Mansa Colley school in Gambia each year, where they teach at the primary school, engage in construction work, and participate in cultural exchange. The school has helped build the school building and supports through Stichting Gambia Next Level.
• Kennemer Theater BeverwijkminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerKennemer Theater in Beverwijk is the venue for the JPTeens on Stage annual musical productions, allowing the school to stage large-scale professional performances.
• GGD Hollands NoordenminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGGD Hollands Noorden partners with the school to deliver health-related webinars for parents and students, including topics such as mental health, the NIX18 alcohol awareness quiz, and media parenting.
• Phileas Fogg (Theater Group)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPhileas Fogg provides interactive theater workshops for TTO (bilingual education) students, such as the 'Phileas Fogg: Little Victorians' workshop for first-year bilingual students, conducted entirely in English.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Emerging players

• Supreme College Nederland: Provider through which JPT offers the IB MYP programme. Adjacent relationship as a delivery partner rather than a competitor; comparable in IB MYP delivery model.

Broad incumbents

• International School of Amsterdam: Premium international school in Amsterdam offering IB programmes. Comparable via IB MYP/DP delivery and international curriculum focus, though at a higher price tier.
• Dalton Den Haag: Established Dutch secondary school in The Hague with a strong academic and international profile. Comparable as a larger Dutch secondary institution with international orientation.
• Het Stedelijk Lyceum: Major Dutch secondary school network with multiple campuses including international streams. Comparable as a larger, multi-location Dutch secondary school with international credentials.
• Udens College: Larger Dutch secondary school in Uden with broad curriculum and international orientation. Comparable as a broader incumbent operating at greater scale in the Dutch secondary market.

Direct peers

• Atlas College: SVOK-affiliated secondary school group in Hoorn with multiple campuses. Direct peer through joint Auctoraat Kansrijk Onderwijs research collaboration and shared foundation governance.
• Bonhoeffercollege: Fellow SVOK federation secondary school in Castricum offering overlapping mavo/havo/vwo tracks. Most direct local peer given shared governance, geography, and curriculum overlap.
• Kennemer College: Another SVOK federation secondary school in Castricum. Competes for the same regional student pool across traditional mavo, havo, and vwo tracks.
• Pleincollege: Dutch secondary school in Eindhoven recognized for TTO bilingual education and STEM programs. Most comparable peer on the bilingual/international curriculum positioning.
• Jan Arentsz: Secondary school in Alkmaar region that is a direct partner in the Auctoraat Kansrijk Onderwijs research program. Comparable as a research-oriented Dutch secondary school in North Holland.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/jptofficieel
• Facebookfacebook.com/jptofficieel
• Instagraminstagram.com/jptofficieel
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/school/jac-p-thijsse-college

Compliance3 records

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Profiles12 records

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