Jacob Roelands Lyceum

What Jacob Roelands Lyceum does

Jacob Roelands Lyceum (JRL) is a public secondary school located in Boxtel, Netherlands, operating under OMO Scholengroep Boxtel, which is governed by the Vereniging Ons Middelbaar Onderwijs (OMO) nonprofit association founded in 1916 and rooted in Catholic Brabant educational tradition. The school serves approximately 1,000 students daily with 85 FTE staff, offering Gymnasium (6-year vwo track with Latin and Greek), Vwo/Atheneum, Havo, and combined bridge classes including the havo/mavo bridge class launched in 2024 with Baanderherencollege and the vwo/havo bridge class. Two specializations differentiate the curriculum: Technasium (a nationally recognized technology-focused track with Onderzoeken & Ontwerpen coursework) and Cultuurprofielschool (a certified cultural profile program issuing culture certificates and hosting the annual CultuurInZicht presentation evening).

Its core technology consists of a standard digital learning platform in which every student uses a laptop, sourced through The Rent Company for rental/purchase contracts for students who need a device. Parent communication and absence reporting are handled through the Magister app (ouderaccount/parent account). The school's operations are supported by features such as Roelandsuren (an extended 14:35–15:35 hour for homework, enrichment, and mentor meetings) and Jacobsuur (standard 40-minute lessons). Supporting services include Leerlingondersteuning (student support with dyslexia protocols) and Loopbaanontwikkeling & begeleiding (LOB), a career-orientation program with a Future Ready track for havo 4 students.

JRL's business model is that of a Dutch public secondary school: it does not charge tuition. Revenue is sourced indirectly through government education funding channeled via OMO Scholengroep Boxtel and Vereniging Ons Middelbaar Onderwijs. Its go-to-market is community- and event-led: recruitment of group 7/8 primary school students is driven by Doemiddag, Meeloopmiddag, Open Huis events, parent information evenings, a printed brochure, a promotional video, and primary-school network days such as Profileringsdag. Customer segments are organized into primary-school prospects (groups 7–8), vmbo graduates seeking havo 4 entry, and existing havo/vwo/gymnasium students. Recent strategic emphasis has been on expanding the program portfolio (Technasium, Cultuurprofielschool, havo/mavoklas) and connecting school operations to the regional business community through the BOOST initiative launched in February 2026 with partner Zinkunie.

Name

Jacob Roelands Lyceum

Legal name

Vereniging Ons Middelbaar Onderwijs

Website

https://jrl.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

1916

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Jacob Roelands Lyceum is a public secondary school in Boxtel, Netherlands, serving approximately 1,000 students with 85 FTE staff across Gymnasium, Vwo, Havo, and bridge-class tracks, including Technasium and Cultuurprofielschool specializations, funded through government education via OMO Scholengroep Boxtel.

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Headquarters

HQ city

Boxte

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Public Education Funding: As a public secondary school under OMO Scholengroep Boxtel and Vereniging Ons Middelbaar Onderwijs, the school is funded through government education funding rather than direct tuition from students.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Jacob Roelands Lyceum is a public secondary school in Boxtel, Netherlands, offering comprehensive secondary education tracks including Gymnasium (6-year pre-university with Latin and Greek), Vwo/Atheneum, Vwo/Havo combined class, Havo, and Havo/Mavo bridge class. Specialized educational programs include Technasium (technology-focused research and design) and Cultuurprofielschool (cultural specialization with certificates), alongside support services like Roelandsuren extended hour, student support, and Loopbaanontwikkeling & begeleiding (career orientation).

Product overview

Jacob Roelands Lyceum (JRL) is a secondary school offering a comprehensive educational portfolio across multiple tracks: Gymnasium (6-year pre-university with Latin and Greek), Vwo/Atheneum, Vwo/havo combined class, Havo, and Havo/mavo bridge class. The school provides specialized programs including Technasium (technology-focused research and design) and Cultuurprofielschool (cultural specialization with certificates). Supporting services include Roelandsuren (enrichment hour from 14:35-15:35), student support with dyslexia protocols, and career orientation (LOB). The school uses Magisterapp for parent communication and The Rent Company for laptop rental. JRL operates as part of OMO Scholengroep Boxtel within the Ons Middelbaar Onderwijs association, serving approximately 1000 students with 85 fte staff.

Differentiator

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Functional benefit

Products and services

• Gymnasium A six-year pre-university program (vwo) preparing students for university studies; distinguished from atheneum by the addition of Latin and Greek and in-depth study of classical antiquity.
• Vwo (Atheneum) Pre-university education in which students choose their vwo route in the second year, with the option to switch between the gymnasium or atheneum track.
• Vwo/havoklas (bridge class) Combined vwo/havo class in which lessons and tests are at vwo level but students also receive havo grades, clarifying which level best fits.
• Havo Higher general secondary education with a broad theoretical curriculum plus practical exercises, preparing students for hbo or vwo continuation.
• Havo/mavoklas (bridge class) Bridge class for students with a vmbo-t/havo recommendation, offered since 2024 in collaboration with Baanderherencollege, with three possible tracks.
• Technasium Recognized and protected title for schools with a focus on technology education; features the subject Onderzoeken & Ontwerpen (Research & Design) in which students work on real-world problems to develop modern technological solutions.
• Cultuurprofielschool (Culture Profile) Cultural specialization program where students receive a culture certificate upon completion; features the annual CultuurInZicht presentation evening showcasing student cultural projects including art, dance, podcasts, and theater.
• Loopbaanontwikkeling & begeleiding (LOB) Career orientation and guidance service helping students discover their talents and find their place in society; includes the Future Ready program for havo 4 students.
• Leerlingondersteuning (Student Support) Student support services including dyslexia protocol, student statute, and assistance coordination for students requiring additional educational support.

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Integration2 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• ZinkunieminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 26 February 2026Zinkunie hosted the first BOOST meeting, an initiative to strengthen cooperation between education and business in Boxtel. Local businesses, aldermen, and entrepreneurs attended to learn about technology and technology education at BHC and JRL.
• Baanderherencollege (BHC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWithin OMO Scholengroep Boxtel, JRL collaborates closely with the Baanderherencollege (vmbo and praktijkonderwijs) to provide comprehensive secondary education coverage in Boxtel. Together they offer the havo/mavo bridge class program, allowing smooth student transitions between educational levels.
• OMO Scholengroep BoxtelcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJRL is part of OMO Scholengroep Boxtel, which also includes Baanderherencollege (vmbo/praktijkonderwijs) and BONK (for newcomers). Together they form a comprehensive educational ecosystem covering all forms of secondary education in Boxtel under the governance of Vereniging Ons Middelbaar Onderwijs.
• The Rent CompanyminorOthersExternal partner offering laptop rental and purchase contracts for students who need a laptop for their studies at JRL. Students who already own a laptop meeting the school's requirements may use their own device.
• BOOST Initiative PartnersminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBOOST is an initiative to strengthen cooperation between education and business in Boxtel. It involves local technology companies, municipal representatives, and entrepreneurs working together to connect education with industry needs.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Stedelijk Gymnasium Leiden: Public gymnasium offering similar pre-university education with Latin and Greek, comparable to JRL's gymnasium track in another Dutch city, with similar academic profile and exam preparation focus.
• Maurick College: OMO Catholic secondary school in Vught near Boxtel, offering similar programs and sharing the same OMO network governance and educational philosophy.
• Theresia Lyceum: OMO Catholic secondary school in Tilburg offering similar multi-track programs (havo, vwo, gymnasium) in the North Brabant region with comparable Catholic educational tradition and specialization offerings.
• Gymnasium Beekvliet: Catholic gymnasium in Sint-Michielsgestel near Boxtel, offering similar pre-university education with Latin and Greek, sharing the Catholic educational tradition and regional proximity.
• Baanderherencollege: Sister school in OMO Scholengroep Boxtel offering VMBO and practical education (praktijkonderwijs); works directly with JRL on the havo/mavo bridge class program, making it the most directly comparable peer.
• Canisius College: Well-known Catholic secondary school in Nijmegen offering multi-track programs with similar emphasis on academic rigor and personal development within the Catholic educational tradition.
• Pius X College: OMO Catholic secondary school in Bladel, North Brabant, offering similar secondary education tracks within the same OMO network as JRL with comparable Catholic educational tradition.
• Augustinianum: Catholic secondary school in Eindhoven offering comparable multi-track programs (havo, vwo, gymnasium) with similar educational approach and specialization options in the broader North Brabant region.

Regional players

• Elde College: Secondary school in nearby Schijndel within the OMO network, serving a similar regional catchment area in North Brabant with comparable educational offerings.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

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Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

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Investors

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