Maarten van Rossem

What Maarten van Rossem does

Maarten van Rossem is a publicly funded VMBO (voorbereidend middelbaar beroepsonderwijs) secondary school located in Arnhem-Zuid, Netherlands, operating as part of the Stichting Quadraam foundation that oversees 14 secondary schools across Arnhem, Overbetuwe, and de Liemers. The school delivers four-year VMBO programs preparing students for MBO continuation and vocational careers, structured around four specialized profiles: Zorg & Welzijn (Healthcare & Welfare), Economie & Ondernemen (Economics & Business), Produceren Installeren & Energie (PIE), and Mobiliteit & Transport (Mobility & Transport). Domain-specific facilities include the Techniekplein technology workshop for PIE/Mobiliteit students and an on-site training restaurant operating every Friday afternoon for Zorg & Welzijn students serving real guests. A VMBO+ department serves students requiring cognitive and socio-emotional support with a maximum 15 students per class, supplemented by Room 003 for temporary placement and a 'School in School' arrangement hosting upper years of Kentalis College de Stijgbeugel (Cluster 2 special education).

The school operates as a Dutch non-profit under a public education funding model; tuition is free to students per Dutch law, with revenue derived from government per-student allocations routed through Stichting Quadraam. Enrollment occurs via the Dutch central secondary education enrollment system combined with district-assignment mechanics and experiential recruitment (Open Days, Doedagen, parent information evenings) targeting primary school groups 7 and 8. The technology stack is commodity: Microsoft Office 365 and the Somtoday student information system, with no proprietary platforms or AI/ML capabilities disclosed. The institution monetizes auxiliary capacity through a facility rental program (auditorium for 250 seats, gymnasiums, meeting rooms) administered by sibling school Olympus College. Customer concentration is entirely regional — students and families within the Arnhem-Zuid catchment, particularly the Rijkerswoerd neighborhood — with go-to-market anchored on community partnerships (JINC Bliksemstage internships, local employer practical assignments, primary school warm-transfer pipelines) and a hybrid segmentation spanning general VMBO, VMBO+ support, parents/guardians, and Cluster 2 shared students. Headcount stands at 54 staff across a disclosed management team of 12 named professionals.

Name

Maarten van Rossem

Legal name

Maarten van Rossem

Website

https://maartenvanrossem.nl

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Maarten van Rossem is a publicly funded VMBO secondary school in Arnhem-Zuid, Netherlands, operated under Stichting Quadraam, serving local students with four vocational profiles and a VMBO+ support department.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Secondary Vocational Education (VMBO)

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public Virtual & Blended Learning Programs (District-Run) (EDAJAAAI)

Keywords

• Secondary vocational education
• VMBO education programs
• Pre-vocational secondary school
• Vocational profile education
• Secondary education Netherlands

Headquarters

HQ city

Arnhem

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Public Education Funding: Maarten van Rossem is a publicly funded school under Stichting Quadraam. Education is provided free of tuition to students as per Dutch law. The school receives government funding for educational operations.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Maarten van Rossem is a public VMBO (preparatory secondary vocational education) school in Arnhem-Zuid, Netherlands, providing four-year programs across four profiles: Zorg & Welzijn (Healthcare & Welfare), Economie & Ondernemen (Economics & Business), Produceren Installeren & Energie (PIE), and Mobiliteit & Transport. It also operates a VMBO+ department for students with cognitive and socio-emotional support needs and collaborates with Kentalis College de Stijgbeugel via a "School in School" arrangement for Cluster 2 special education. Education is delivered free of tuition under Dutch public education funding, supplemented by facility rentals for community and corporate events.

Product overview

Maarten van Rossem is a VMBO (preparatory secondary vocational education) school in Arnhem-Zuid, Netherlands, operated by the Quadraam foundation. The school offers four vocational education profiles: Zorg & Welzijn (Healthcare & Welfare), Economie & Ondernemen (Economics & Business), Produceren Installeren & Energie/PIE (Production, Installation & Energy), and Mobiliteit & Transport (Mobility & Transport). The school operates specialized facilities including a Techniekplein (Technology Plaza) for technical education and an on-site restaurant for practical hospitality training. It also maintains a VMBO+ department for students requiring additional cognitive and socio-emotional support, and collaborates with Kentalis College de Stijgbeugel through its 'School in School' program. Students receive support through mentor programs, an underperforming team, ZAT-team for complex care needs, and Room 003 for temporary student placement.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Zorg & Welzijn (Healthcare & Welfare) Profile Vocational education profile preparing students for careers in hospitality, personal care, facility services, tourism, sports, childcare, laboratory technology, reception, and security. Includes practical training at the on-site training restaurant where students serve real guests every Friday afternoon.
• Economie & Ondernemen (Economics & Business) Profile ICT-driven vocational profile providing foundational training for MBO programs in ICT, retail, sales, purchasing, banking, hotel management, warehousing, reception, administration, legal assistance, and window display. Students develop practical skills using Word, Excel, and digital learning methods.
• Produceren, Installeren & Energie (PIE) Profile Hands-on technical profile covering production technology, installation techniques, electrical engineering, metal technology, plumbing, and modern energy technologies such as solar panels. Delivered in the modern Techniekplein (Technology Plaza) workshop facility.
• Mobiliteit & Transport Profile Practical profile training students in automotive repair, cycling maintenance, planning, warehousing, and transport logistics. Delivered on the Techniekplein with activities including bicycle inspections at primary schools and opportunities to work with race cars.
• VMBO+ Department Specialized department for students requiring additional support on cognitive and socio-emotional levels. Maximum 15 students per class, each with an individual development perspective (OPP). Designated as a light support arrangement by Samenwerkingsverband V(S)O 25.06 for LWOO-eligible students.
• School in School: Cluster 2 VSO Stijgbeugel Intensive collaboration with Kentalis College de Stijgbeugel where the upper school of Stijgbeugel (for students with intensive Cluster 2 arrangements) is housed at Maarten van Rossem. Core subjects taught by Kentalis teachers; profile and practical subjects taught by Maarten van Rossem teachers.

Quantifiable outcome

• Successful transition to MBO education for graduates
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Kentalis College de StijgbeugelcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2016Intensive collaboration where the upper years of Kentalis College de Stijgbeugel (special education for Cluster 2 students with intensive arrangements) are housed within Maarten van Rossem. Core subjects are taught by Kentalis teachers while profile and practical subjects are taught by Maarten van Rossem staff.
• Stichting QuadraamcoreOthersQuadraam is the umbrella foundation overseeing 14 secondary schools in Arnhem, Overbetuwe, and de Liemers. Maarten van Rossem operates under this foundation which handles central administration, HR, finance, and educational policy.
• Samenwerkingsverband V(S)O 25.06coreOthersRegional educational partnership for secondary special needs education that has designated Maarten van Rossem's VMBO+ department as an arrangement in light support.
• JINCminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerJINC provides 'Bliksemstage' (flash internship) programs where Maarten van Rossem students in years 1-3 gain short workplace experiences to explore career options and develop job-seeking skills.
• Municipality of Arnhem (Bureau Leerlingenzorg)coreOthersThe ZAT-team (Zorgadviesteam) includes Bureau Leerlingenzorg of the municipality, wijkteam, youth care organization Rijnstad, and school physician for coordinated student support.
• External Support OrganizationsminorOthersVarious external partners available on referral: Jeugdagent wijk Vredenburg, Marant (home education for ill children), and healthcare providers including Rio-zorg, Max Ernst, Karakter, Pro Persona.
• Olympus CollegeminorOthersFacility rental inquiries for Maarten van Rossem spaces are handled through Olympus College's administrative department.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Wellantcollege: Dutch vocational secondary school focused on green, agricultural, and technical education. Comparable as a specialized VMBO provider with hands-on practical training facilities analogous to Maarten van Rossem's Techniekplein and restaurant.
• Pallas Athene College: Secondary school in the Gelderland region (Ede/Arnhem area) offering VMBO and broader tracks. Comparable as a regional Dutch secondary school with overlapping vocational pathways serving similar labor-market-oriented student populations.
• Lorentz Lyceum: Secondary school in Arnhem offering VMBO, HAVO, and VWO tracks. Comparable as a Dutch public secondary school serving the same regional student population and competing for the same primary-school leavers in groups 7 and 8.
• Olympus College: Sibling secondary school within the Stichting Quadraam network in Arnhem. Directly comparable as a Dutch public secondary school sharing the same funding model, governance structure, and regional catchment, and explicitly listed as handling facility rental administration for MvR.
• Thomas a Kempis College: Secondary school in Arnhem offering VMBO, HAVO, and VWO tracks. Comparable as a Dutch public secondary school serving the same regional student catchment with overlapping vocational offerings and competing for Open Days / Doedagen recruitment.
• Canius College: Jesuit VMBO school located in Arnhem, directly comparable to Maarten van Rossem in offering VMBO tracks and serving similar secondary vocational students in the same Gelderland region.

Broad incumbents

• Mondriaan: Larger Dutch educational organization operating multiple secondary schools and MBO programs. Comparable as a broader incumbent offering overlapping VMBO and vocational pathways across multiple regions, providing a scaled alternative to single-school VMBO operators.
• ROC Nijmegen: Regional vocational training center (MBO) serving the same Gelderland region. Comparable as a downstream vocational education provider receiving Maarten van Rossem VMBO graduates and serving similar labor market alignment functions for the regional workforce.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Funding overview

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M&A

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