What Mariaschool Rijswijk does

Mariaschool Rijswijk is a Catholic primary school (basisschool) located at van Vredenburchweg 75 in Rijswijk, Netherlands, founded in 1915 as a girls' school of the Bonifatiuskerk. It serves children in groups 1-8 (ages 4-12) under the umbrella of Stichting Laurentius onderwijs en opvang, operating as a Dutch nonprofit foundation (stichting). The school's core offering is comprehensive Catholic primary education, structured around the EDI (Expliciete Directe Instructie) instructional model for core academic subjects — technical reading, spelling, language, reading comprehension, and mathematics — combined with IPC (International Primary Curriculum) thematic units for afternoon programming and a portfolio of social-emotional development programs (Orka, Groepsgeluk, Goed Gedaan, Kom op voor jezelf).

The institution's product surface also includes ancillary services: midday supervision (Tussenschoolse Opvang / TSO), afterschool care delivered through partner DAK Kindercentra, school social work (School Maatschappelijk Werk), and a resilience-training program delivered via Jeugdgezondheidszorg Zuid-Holland West. Technology integrations are limited to operational SaaS — Social Schools for parent-teacher communication and Jaamo for TSO administration — with no proprietary technology stack beyond the licensed EDI and IPC frameworks.

Mariaschool is funded primarily by Dutch government per-pupil allocations for public primary education, supplemented by voluntary parent contributions administered through the Ouderraad, TSO contract fees (€2.20 per 45-minute session, billed monthly, with incidental use at €3.00 per session), and afterschool care fees collected by DAK Kindercentra. Distribution is direct-to-consumer: families enroll children at the school, with placement triggered when the child turns four. The school is governed by the Laurentius Stichting and engages with regional support infrastructure through SPPOH for inclusive education and Centrum voor Jeugd & Gezin for family support. It is recognized as an SBB training company for vocational education internships and operates from a 1915 heritage building expanded with a gymnasium, auditorium, and flexible workspace.

Name

Mariaschool Rijswijk

Legal name

Mariaschool Rijswijk

Website

https://mariaschoolrijswijk.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

1915

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Mariaschool Rijswijk is a Catholic primary school in Rijswijk, Netherlands, serving children aged 4-12 through the EDI explicit instruction model and IPC thematic curriculum, operated by Stichting Laurentius with government funding and parent contributions.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

K-12 Primary Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public Elementary Schools (EDAJAAAB)

Keywords

• Primary education services
• Catholic elementary school
• Social-emotional learning
• Midday childcare supervision
• Thematic curriculum

Headquarters

HQ city

Rijswijk

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: Government-funded primary education as a public Catholic school under Stichting Laurentius.
2. Parent Contributions: Voluntary parent contributions for school activities, celebrations, school trips, and cultural activities. Managed by the Ouderraad (parent association).
3. Midday Supervision (TSO): Fees for tussenschoolse opvang (midday supervision) organized in collaboration with Laurentius Kinderopvang and Dak Kindercentra.
4. Afterschool Care: Fees collected by DAK Kindercentra for afterschool care services provided at the school location, open until 18:30 on weekdays except Wednesdays.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Mariaschool Rijswijk is a Catholic primary school (basisschool) delivering education to children aged 4-12 across groups 1-8. Instruction is delivered via the EDI (Expliciete Directe Instructie) model for core subjects (technical reading, spelling, language, reading comprehension, mathematics) and the IPC thematic curriculum for afternoon units, supplemented by social-emotional development programs. The school also provides midday supervision (TSO), after-school care (BSO) through DAK Kindercentra, and school social work support for families in Rijswijk.

Product overview

Mariaschool Rijswijk is a Catholic primary school (basisschool) offering education for children in groups 1-8 (ages 4-12). The school operates as a unified educational platform centered on its core Catholic primary education program, supplemented by specialized pedagogical methodologies including the EDI (Expliciete Directe Instructie) model for core subjects, IPC thematic units, and social-emotional development programs (Orka, Groepsgeluk, Goed Gedaan, Kom op voor jezelf). Additional services include midday supervision (TSO) and after-school care through DAK Kindercentra, along with school social work support. The school uses Social Schools for parent communication and Jaamo for TSO registration administration.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Katholiek Basisonderwijs (Catholic Primary Education) Comprehensive Catholic primary education for children aged 4-12 (groups 1-8) in Rijswijk, delivered through the EDI instructional model for core academic subjects and IPC thematic curriculum, with integrated social-emotional development programs. Targeted at families in Rijswijk and surrounding areas seeking quality Catholic primary education.
• Tussenschoolse Opvang (TSO) / Midday Supervision Midday supervision service for children in groups 1-8 during lunch breaks, administered by Laurentius Kinderopvang with billing handled via the Jaamo parent portal. Provides safe and structured lunch-break care with activities promoting social skills.
• Buitenschoolse Opvang (After-school Care) - DAK Vredenburch After-school care provided by DAK Kindercentra at the Mariaschool location, offering activities, workshops, and excursions until 18:30 on weekdays (Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday). During holidays and study days, children can attend DAK Vredenburch for full-day care.
• School Maatschappelijk Werk (School Social Work) School social work service supporting parents, children, and teachers in finding solutions for questions and problems related to school, upbringing, or home situations. Appointments are arranged through the intern begeleider or class teacher.
• Kennismakingsbezoek (School Introduction Visits) Scheduled introduction visits for prospective parents and students throughout the year, allowing families to tour the school, meet staff, and learn about the school's approach before enrolling.

Quantifiable outcome

• EDI model ensures every lesson has clear learning objectives and structured components
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• DAK KindercentracoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDAK Kindercentra provides afterschool care at the Mariaschool location. They offer a safe and fun environment with various activities and workshops. The afterschool care is open until 18:30 on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday. During holidays and study days, children can attend DAK Vredenburch for full-day care.
• Stichting Laurentius (Laurentius Stichting)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerParent organization overseeing the school. Provides administrative support, HR services, and strategic direction. School is part of Laurentius Stichting onderwijs en opvang which operates multiple schools and childcare facilities in the region.
• SPPOH (Stichting Passend Primair Onderwijs Haaglanden)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCooperative organization supporting schools in providing appropriate education in the Haaglanden region. Helps schools shape inclusive education and provides resources for children with additional support needs.
• Laurentius KinderopvangmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorProvides administrative and billing services for the tussenschoolse opvang (midday supervision). Manages contracts, invoicing, and parent portal for TSO registration and payments.
• School Maatschappelijk Werk (Noëllle Franke)minorOthersSchool social worker providing support to parents, children, and teachers in finding solutions for various questions and problems related to school, upbringing, or home situation. Appointments can be made through the intern begeleider or class teacher.
• Centrum voor Jeugd & Gezin (CJG) / Steunpunt RijswijkminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMunicipal youth and family center providing support and resources for families in Rijswijk.
• Jeugdgezondheidszorg Zuid-Holland West (JGZZH)minorOthersProvides the 'Kom op voor jezelf' resilience training for group 7 students, consisting of 11 lessons to help children stand up for themselves in a positive way.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves2 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Others

• Laurentius Kinderopvang: Sibling organization under the Laurentius Foundation that administers TSO (midday supervision) for Mariaschool. Comparable for the bundled childcare-plus-education operating model and shared foundation governance.
• DAK Kindercentra (childcare partner/competitor): Major Dutch childcare organization that delivers after-school care at the Mariaschool site and operates competing BSO locations nearby. Comparable as a childcare service provider serving overlapping Rijswijk families.
• IPC member schools (International Primary Curriculum network): Schools worldwide that adopt the IPC for thematic units. They share Mariaschool's thematic-teaching methodology but are otherwise geographically and operationally distinct, making them useful methodology peers rather than direct market competitors.
• Stichting SPPOH (Passend Primair Onderwijs Haaglanden): Regional cooperative of primary schools in the Haaglanden area for inclusive education and support services. Mariaschool is a member; the peer set comprises the other member schools that share SPPOH resources and inclusive-education obligations.
• Centrum Jeugd en Gezin Haaglanden (CJG): Municipal youth and family support organization partnered with Mariaschool. Comparable as a regional ecosystem participant addressing wraparound family and student support services in Dutch primary education.

Regional players

• Katholieke Basisscholen Haaglanden (regional Catholic primaries): Other Catholic primary schools in the Haaglanden region that compete with Mariaschool for faith-aligned families while operating under similar government funding rules and inspection regimes.

Direct peers

• Stichting Laurentius Onderwijs en Opvang (sister schools): Mariaschool is one of multiple primary schools operated by the same parent foundation. Sister schools under Stichting Laurentius share governance, HR, and pedagogical philosophy, making them the most directly comparable peers in terms of operating model, funding structure, and curriculum choices.

Broad incumbents

• EDI-implementing Dutch basisscholen: Dutch primary schools using the EDI (Expliciete Directe Instructie) model for core subjects. They share Mariaschool's structured core-subject pedagogy and form the most relevant peer group for benchmarking instructional outcomes and teacher training practices.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/mariaschool-rijswijk

Compliance1 record

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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