MBO College Hilversum

Name

MBO College Hilversum

Legal name

ROC van Amsterdam

Website

https://mbocollegehilversum.nl

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Hilversum

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Government-funded vocational education: As a public vocational college under ROC van Amsterdam, MBO College Hilversum is primarily funded through government education subsidies. Students under 18 receive free MBO education. Adults may pay tuition fees depending on their situation. The institution also generates revenue through adult education courses, professional training for businesses, and customized corporate training programs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

MBO College Hilversum is a public vocational education college that delivers secondary vocational training (MBO) across more than 115 programs spanning 15+ industry sectors, including healthcare, hospitality, media, construction, logistics, and business. The institution provides full-time school-based (BOL) and part-time work-based (BBL) learning pathways, entry-level Entree qualifications, combined MBO-HBO bridge programs (Mhbo), and an integrated Beroepshavo pathway, complemented by adult education courses and customized corporate in-company training.

Product overview

MBO College Hilversum is a vocational college (MBO) within ROC van Amsterdam offering a comprehensive portfolio of over 115 educational programs across 15 sectors. The institution operates as a unified platform with multiple delivery formats including full-time (BOL) and part-time (BBL) programs, combined MBO-HBO pathways (Mhbo), and entry-level qualifications (Entree). The college's main offerings include MBO level 1-4 vocational diplomas across diverse sectors such as hospitality, healthcare, media, logistics, and business, with special programs like Beroepshavo (combined HAVO-vocational) and international exchange options. Programs are delivered across 7 physical locations in Hilversum and Bussum, with a main Arena campus adjacent to Hilversum Sportpark station.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• MBO Vocational Programs (115+ offerings across 15+ sectors) A comprehensive portfolio of over 115 vocational education programs spanning 15+ sectors including healthcare, hospitality, construction, media, logistics, and business, at MBO levels 1-4 for Dutch students seeking vocational education and career preparation.
• Mhbo (MBO + HBO Combined Programs) Combined MBO-HBO program allowing students to earn an MBO level 4 diploma with direct access to HBO higher professional education, providing a structured pathway from vocational to higher education.
• Beroepshavo (5-year combined HAVO-vocational program) A 5-year combined program that integrates HAVO (higher general secondary education) with vocational training, allowing students to obtain both qualifications simultaneously as an alternative pathway.
• Entree Programs (Entry-level Level 1 qualifications) Entry-level vocational programs at MBO level 1 providing foundational skills and qualifications for students to access further vocational education or enter the workforce.
• BOL-opleidingen (Full-time Vocational Education) Full-time vocational education programs combining theoretical learning at school with practical internships at companies, typically lasting 1-4 years depending on level.
• BBL-opleidingen (Part-time Vocational Education) Part-time vocational education programs combining work-based learning with study, where students work at a company while attending school, suitable for adults and career changers.
• International Programs (Study Abroad and Exchange) Study abroad opportunities and international exchange programs for students to gain international experience and global competencies during their vocational studies.
• Maatwerk & Incompany (Customized Corporate Training) Customized in-company training programs and corporate training partnerships developed for businesses seeking workforce development and tailored vocational education solutions.
• MBO + Taal (Language Integration Programs) Vocational education programs combined with Dutch language training for adult learners requiring language proficiency alongside vocational qualification.
• Cursussen & Trainingen (Adult Professional Courses) Short professional courses, training modules, and keuzedeel (elective) programs for adult learners seeking specific skill upgrades and professional development.
• Praktijkleren (Practical Work-Based Learning) Practical learning programs combining workplace experience with theoretical education, available to both adults and businesses for workforce development purposes.

Quantifiable outcome

• Students can complete both level 2 and level 3 programs in two years with appropriate support
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• HBO AcademycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 27 May 2026The main HBO Academy location has been established in Hilversum under the same roof as MBO College Hilversum. This partnership enables seamless pathways between MBO and HBO education, allowing students to progress from vocational to higher education within the same institution.
• Campus ZonnestraalcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 23 March 2026MBO College Hilversum and Campus Zonnestraal are working together on developing new applications for healthcare. This collaboration focuses on innovation in healthcare education and training, combining vocational training with healthcare industry expertise.
• Bink kinderopvangcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 10 December 2025MBO College Hilversum and Bink kinderopvang (childcare) have partnered to address the growing demand for pedagogical professionals. This collaboration supports practical training and employment pathways in early childhood education.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• ROC Midden Nederland: Large Dutch Regional Training Centre (ROC) operating multiple MBO colleges across the Utrecht and central Netherlands region. Directly comparable as a publicly funded secondary vocational education provider offering BOL, BBL, and adult learning pathways to similar Dutch youth and adult segments.
• Summa College: Large Dutch MBO institution based in Eindhoven providing secondary vocational education across numerous sectors. Comparable scale and offering portfolio to MBO College Hilversum with similar BOL/BBL pathways, adult education, and corporate training streams.
• Grafisch Lyceum: Amsterdam-based vocational college specializing in media, design, and creative industries. Directly comparable to MBO College Hilversum's media-focused programs that leverage proximity to Hilversum Media Park, with a similar specialized-industry positioning.
• Nova College: Dutch MBO institution operating in the Haarlem and broader Randstad region. Directly comparable as a publicly funded vocational college serving overlapping geographic catchments near Amsterdam with similar program structures.
• Scalda: Regional Training Centre in Zeeland providing MBO education across multiple sectors. Comparable Dutch publicly funded vocational institution offering similar BOL/BBL pathways and corporate training services.
• ROC Aventus: Regional Training Centre in the Arnhem/Nijmegen area offering MBO programs across multiple sectors. Comparable in operating model, funding structure, and program breadth to MBO College Hilversum as a Dutch publicly funded vocational institution.

Regional players

• MBO Amersfoort: MBO institution based in Amersfoort, which is only 21 minutes by public transport from MBO College Hilversum (per geographic_reach). Directly comparable program offerings but operating in an adjacent regional catchment rather than the Gooi market itself.

Emerging players

• Wellantcollege: Dutch vocational college specializing in green/agricultural sectors and applied education. Comparable as a publicly funded MBO provider but with a more specialized thematic focus, providing an example of niche positioning within the broader Dutch vocational education landscape.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCWLaxV7Vizr_hGXQMFmDNuA
• Facebookfacebook.com/mbocollegehilversum
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/school/mbocollegehilversum
• Instagraminstagram.com/mbocollege_hilversum
• TikToktiktok.com/@mbo_college_hilversum

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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