Montessorischool de Linde

What Montessorischool de Linde does

Montessorischool de Linde is an openbare basisschool (public Montessori primary school) located at Lindenlaan 334, Amstelveen-zuid, in the North Holland province of the Netherlands. The school serves approximately 220 students aged 4-12, organized into nine multi-age groups spanning Onderbouw (groups 1-2), Middenbouw (groups 3-5), and Bovenbouw (groups 6-8). It operates under the governance of Stichting Amstelwijs, a foundation managing ten open schools in Amstelveen and one in Ouderkerk aan de Amstel, and is led by directeur Marjolijn Wolthuis. The school follows Maria Montessori's educational principles, emphasizing self-directed activity, individualized pacing, and hands-on learning with specialized Montessori materials, and holds NMV (Nederlandse Montessori Vereniging) recognition as a certified Montessori institution for 2024-2028.

The school functions as the educational anchor of Brede School De Linde, integrating co-located childcare (KinderRijk VSO/BSO/HDO), midday supervision (BSO BOON), municipal speech therapy (1801 Logopedie), cultural partners (Bibliotheek Amstelland, Muziek en Dansschool Amstelveen, Elsenhove), and teacher training (Het Leercollectief / Pabo Inholland Haarlem kernschool designation) within a single facility. Core technology consists of Montessori learning materials combined with standard Dutch edtech: the Parro parent-communication app and ParnasSys student-administration system, plus the IEP Doorstroomtoets mandated assessment for group 8. Operational technology is administrative rather than instructional; no proprietary AI/ML or data platform is evident.

The revenue model is government-funded primary education delivered through Stichting Amstelwijs, supplemented by a voluntary parent contribution (vrijwillige ouderbijdrage) funding activities such as Sinterklaas and end-of-year celebrations. Enrollment is coordinated through the municipal basisscholenamstelveen-ouderkerk.nl system with priority for siblings and nearby residents, with information mornings (in Dutch and English) and the school website as primary engagement channels. Pricing is not commercially disclosed as the school does not charge tuition; the school is capacity-constrained by physical space and governed by Dutch openbaar primary-education funding rules rather than market competition.

Name

Montessorischool de Linde

Legal name

Montessorischool De Linde

Website

https://montessorischooldelinde.nl

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Montessorischool de Linde is a public Montessori primary school in Amstelveen, Netherlands, serving approximately 220 children aged 4-12 across nine multi-age groups, funded by the Dutch government via Stichting Amstelwijs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Primary Education (Basisonderwijs)

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110), Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Child Day Care Services (8351)

akta.pro primary industry

Montessori K–12 Schools (EDAJABAD)

akta.pro secondary industry

Montessori Preschools (EDACABAC)

Keywords

• Montessori primary education
• Public elementary school
• After-school childcare
• Preschool daycare services
• Speech therapy screening

Headquarters

HQ city

Amstelveen

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Public Funding: As an open public school (openbare basisschool), the school is funded by government through Stichting Amstelwijs
2. Voluntary Parent Contribution: Voluntary parent contribution (vrijwillige ouderbijdrage) for funding activities like Sinterklaas, Christmas, and Year festivals

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Montessorischool de Linde delivers public Montessori primary education for children aged 4-12 across nine multi-age classes organized into three developmental phases (Onderbouw groups 1-2, Middenbouw groups 3-5, Bovenbouw groups 6-8). It operates as a Brede School integrating educational instruction with on-site childcare (preschool VSO, lunchtime TSO, after-school BSO), preventive speech therapy, music and movement education, and a recognized teacher training internship program, all delivered at its Lindenlaan 334, Amstelveen campus.

Product overview

Montessorischool de Linde is an openbare (public) Montessori elementary school with approximately 220 students across nine multi-age groups. The school offers a unified Montessori educational program structured in three developmental phases: Onderbouw (groups 1-2, ages 4-6), Middenbouw (groups 3-5), and Bovenbouw (groups 6-8). The school operates as a 'Brede School' (Broad School), integrating childcare services through KinderRijk including preschool care (VSO), lunchtime supervision (TSO), and after-school care (BSO). Additional services include speech therapy (1801 Logopedie), gymnastics instruction, music education, and student teacher training programs. Communication with parents is facilitated through the Parro app and ParnasSys student administration system.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Onderbouw (Groep 1-2) Multi-age Montessori classroom for children aged 4-6 combining groups 1 and 2, with self-directed learning using Montessori materials in a prepared environment, a dedicated playroom, and minimum two movement sessions weekly.
• Middenbouw (Groep 3-5) Multi-age Montessori classroom combining groups 3, 4, and 5 in which children work with Montessori materials for mathematics, language, and cultural subjects, developing independence and responsibility.
• Bovenbouw (Groep 6-8) Multi-age Montessori classroom combining groups 6, 7, and 8 that prepares students for secondary education with advanced Montessori materials and self-directed learning, including the IEP Doorstroomtoets assessment in group 8.
• Voorschoolse Opvang (VSO) Preschool care offered on-site at De Linde by KinderRijk on Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday from 8:00 AM, providing early drop-off in a familiar environment for working parents; families register separately with KinderRijk.
• Tussenschoolse Opvang (TSO) Lunchtime supervision where children eat with their teacher and play outside afterwards, run by school staff together with sportpedagogisch medewerkers of BSO BOON.
• Buitenschoolse Opvang (BSO) - KinderRijk BSO Linde After-school care co-located within the Brede School De Linde building, offering play-based development across music, movement, nature, creativity, technology, and language activities, with holiday and study-day coverage; registration is handled by KinderRijk separately.
• Stagiaire Opleidingsprogramma Recognized internship training program for students from Pabo (teaching college), teaching-assistant, and class-assistant programs; the school is an approved training company (erkend leerbedrijf) under SBB and a core training school (kernschool) for Het Leercollectief with Pabo Inholland Haarlem.
• Brede School De Linde Integrated 'broad school' concept combining Montessori primary education with on-site childcare (KinderRijk), cultural partners (Bibliotheek Amstelland, Muziek en Dansschool Amstelveen, Elsenhove), sports and wellbeing services for children ages 2-12.

Quantifiable outcome

• Strong academic outcomes: 2024 exit results show 10 VWO, 5 HAVO/VWO, 5 HAVO, 1 VMBO-T/HAVO, 2 VMBO-T placements

Named customers1 record

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Stichting AmstelwijscoreOthersParent organization managing 10 open schools in Amstelveen and 1 in Ouderkerk aan de Amstel. School is part of this educational foundation.
• KinderRijkcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorProvides before-school (VSO) and after-school care (BSO) located within the school building. Part of Brede School De Linde concept. Children must be registered separately.
• BSO BOONminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorProvides sportpedagogisch medewerkers for midday supervision (tussenschoolse opvang)
• 1801minorOthersLogopedic services provider contracted by municipality of Amstelveen for preventive speech and language screening in schools
• Het LeercollectiefcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTeacher training partnership with Pabo Inholland Haarlem. School is designated as kernschool (core training school) for collaborative teacher education in the region of Haarlem, Haarlemmermeer, Kennemerland and Amstelland.
• Kernprocedure AmstellandminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCoordinated procedure for transition from primary to secondary education in Amstelland region
• Bibliotheek AmstellandminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLibrary partnership as part of Brede School collaboration for educational enrichment
• Muziek en Dansschool AmstelveenminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMusic and dance school partnership for cultural education as part of Brede School
• ElsenhoveminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCultural education provider partnered with Brede School De Linde

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Stichting Amstelwijs: Parent governing body of De Linde, managing 10 open primary schools in Amstelveen and 1 in Ouderkerk aan de Amstel. Operates the same public-basisschool model with shared funding, governance, and curriculum standards, making it the most direct organisational peer.
• Onderwijsgroep Amstelland: Amstelland-region primary school organization announcing a 2025 merger with Amstelwijs. Comparable as a multi-school public primary education operator in the same regional market.

Others

• KinderRijk: Childcare partner co-located in De Linde's Brede School building, providing VSO/HDO/BSO services. Functions as an embedded adjacent service provider within the same integrated offering model.
• Bibliotheek Amstelland: Regional library partner in De Linde's Brede School network. Comparable as an adjacent cultural-education provider integrated into the same school concept.
• Nederlandse Montessori Vereniging (NMV): Dutch Montessori Association that issues the certification De Linde holds (2024-2028). Not a competitor but the sectoral membership and accreditation body that defines Montessori quality standards and benchmarks Dutch Montessori schools against one another.
• Pabo Inholland Haarlem: Teacher-training college partner in Het Leercollectief. De Linde is a designated kernschool for Inholland trainees, making this a direct strategic ecosystem partner rather than a competitor.
• BSO BOON: Sport-pedagogical provider delivering midday supervision (TSO) at De Linde. Comparable as an on-site childcare partner used within Brede School arrangements.

Regional players

• Stichting Brede School Amstelveen: Municipal/regional coordination body for Brede School collaborations in Amstelveen. Comparable as the broader integrated-services-with-childcare model that De Linde participates in.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/montessorischool-de-linde

Compliance3 records

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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