OBC Huissen

What OBC Huissen does

OBC Huissen (Over Betuwe College Huissen) is a publicly funded Dutch VMBO school located at Julianastraat 17, Huissen, in the municipality of Lingewaard, Gelderland province. It delivers pre-vocational secondary education across three learning pathways — GL/TL, KBL, and BBL — and four upper-grade profiles (BWI, PIE, D&P, Z&W), preparing students for MBO continuation. The school is part of Scholengroep LingeRijn, a six-school group under a single College van Bestuur, which provides shared resources and governance.

The school's product surface includes proprietary concepts such as BAASis (a small-group BBL track with project-based learning using drones, VR, and vlogging), TOP-uren (elective talent-development hours), PROBC and Symbioseklas (transition programs from special education), Trajectvoorziening, OBChill, Betuwe On Stage career orientation, and an Ondernemerschap entrepreneurship module. Technology infrastructure centers on Magister (student information system, accessed via Microsoft 365 single sign-on), WIS Collect (digital payment collection), Kurzweil (dyslexia support), and a laptop purchase-or-lease program with loaner devices for students without their own hardware.

OBC Huissen is primarily funded by the Dutch Ministry of Education, Culture and Science (OCW), supplemented by a voluntary parent contribution of €90 per school year, program-specific voluntary levies (TOP-uren €75, class trips €27.50, class 2 camp €75, class 3 foreign trip €400, exam trip €75), and laptop sales/lease revenue. Distribution is entirely domestic and physical — all instruction is delivered on the Huissen campus, with enrollment handled via the regional ELK system and the school's own website. The institution is led by Directeur Joeri Vonk, supported by team leaders Nienke de Bie, Theo Melchers, and Rick van den Berg.

Name

OBC Huissen

Legal name

Over Betuwe College Huissen

Website

https://obc-huissen.nl

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

OBC Huissen is a publicly funded Dutch VMBO (pre-vocational secondary) school in Huissen, Gelderland, part of Scholengroep LingeRijn. It serves group 7/8 transitioning students and enrolled VMBO learners across three learning pathways and four vocational profiles, preparing them for MBO continuation.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Secondary Education (VMBO)

NAICS

Educational Services (61), Technical and Trade Schools (6115), Educational Support Services (611710)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Specialized Student Support (Foster/Homeless/Migrant/McKinney-Vento) (EDAJAIAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Special Education & Learning Differences Learning Centers (Dyslexia/ADHD/IEP Support) (EDANAHAJ), Staff Training, Coaching & Professional Development (SEL/Mental Health) (EDAKAMAL)

Keywords

• Vmbo secondary education
• Pre-vocational education
• Secondary vocational training
• Student talent development
• Vocational learning pathways

Headquarters

HQ city

Huissen, Gelderland

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Government Funding (Rijksoverheid OCW): As a public secondary school, OBC Huissen is primarily funded by the Dutch Ministry of Education, Culture and Science (OCW). This government funding covers the core educational program and staffing costs. The school receives no additional government funding for activities outside the regular curriculum.
2. Voluntary Parent Contribution (Ouderbijdrage): A voluntary parental contribution of €90 per school year funds extracurricular activities outside the regular program, including class trips, excursions, projects, year-end celebrations, and activity weeks. Additional voluntary contributions apply for specific programs such as TOP-uren (€75 for years 1-2), class trips, camps, and trips. Non-payment never results in exclusion from activities.
3. Category 3 - Laptop (Purchase or Lease): Students are expected to have a laptop. The school offers the option to purchase or lease a laptop through the school. If a student cannot provide their own laptop, one is available on loan from the school.
4. Voluntary Contributions for Specific Programs: Voluntary contributions for specific educational programs vary by year and program, including: TOP-uren €75, class 1 trip €27.50, class 2 trip €27.50, class 2 camp €75, class 3 foreign trip €400, and exam trip €75. These are collected via WIS Collect digital payment system.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

OBC Huissen is a VMBO (preparatory secondary vocational education) school in Huissen, Netherlands, delivering four-year secondary education across three learning pathways (GL/TL, KBL, BBL) and four upper-grade vocational profiles (BWI, PIE, D&P, Z&W). The school supplements core curriculum with specialized programs including the BAASis small-group concept for BBL students, TOP-uren elective talent development hours, career orientation (Betuwe On Stage), an entrepreneurship module (Ondernemerschap), and student support services such as mentorship, dyslexia support via Kurzweil, and a dedicated student attendance team.

Product overview

OBC Huissen is a vmbo (preparatory secondary vocational education) school offering a unified educational platform across three learning pathways: GL/TL (theoretical), KBL (senior general vocational), and BBL (basic vocational). The core offering includes a comprehensive curriculum with subject areas like BWI, PIE, D&P, and Z&W profiles in the upper years. Supporting the core education are specialized modules including BAASis (a dedicated concept for BBL students with small groups and coaching), TOP-uren (talent development electives), PROBC and Symbioseklas (transition support programs), Trajectvoorziening and OBChill (special support facilities), Betuwe On Stage (career guidance), and Ondernemerschap (entrepreneurship program). The school uses Magister for administration and WIS Collect for fee collection.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• BAASis: A specialized educational concept for vmbo-bbl students providing extra attention, guidance, and structure in small groups with a fixed teaching team, innovative classrooms, and a learning plaza.
• TOP-uren
• PROBC
• Symbioseklas

Products and services

• OBC Huissen VMBO School A four-year VMBO program offered to secondary school students across three learning pathways (GL/TL theoretical, KBL senior general vocational, BBL basic vocational) preparing them for MBO continuation studies.
• BAASis Onderwijsconcept A specialized educational concept for VMBO-BBL students offering small-group instruction, fixed teaching teams, innovative classrooms, a learning plaza, project-based learning with drones, VR, and vlogging, plus regular coaching conversations.
• TOP-uren (Talent Development Hours) Talent development program for lower-secondary students where they self-select elective topics (e.g., chess, birdwatching, bag printing, kickboxing) aligned with their passions and current events.
• BWI - Bouwen, Wonen en Interieur Profile Upper-secondary vocational profile focused on construction, living, and interior design, preparing students for vocational careers in the building sector.
• PIE - Produceren, Installeren en Energie Profile Upper-secondary vocational profile focused on producing, installing, and energy, preparing students for technical and installation careers.
• D&P - Dienstverlening en Producten Profile Upper-secondary vocational profile focused on service provision and products, preparing students for careers in the service industry.
• Z&W - Zorg & Welzijn Profile Upper-secondary vocational profile focused on healthcare and welfare, preparing students for careers in the care sector.
• Betuwe On Stage Career Orientation Program Career guidance program for upper-secondary students consisting of class visits to a career fair and independent company visits on a designated day, with mentor discussions to help students make informed study and career choices.
• Ondernemerschap (Entrepreneurship Module) Year 4 entrepreneurship module where students each receive €20 in seed capital to start their own businesses, culminating in a Christmas market, with half of profits donated to charity (KWF Kankerbestrijding).
• PROBC Transition Program Preparation program that facilitates smoother integration for students transitioning from special education or special primary education into regular VMBO.
• Symbioseklas Transition Class Specialized transition classroom for students whose shift from special education to regular VMBO would otherwise be too large, offered jointly with the student's current school and parents.
• Maatschappelijke Stage (Social Internship) Community-service internship program enabling VMBO students to complete structured social engagement hours.

Quantifiable outcome

• 96% overall examination pass rate (second examination period)
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

30 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Rijn IJsselcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRijn IJssel is an MBO (secondary vocational education) institution with which OBC Huissen has made agreements about a continuous learning pathway (doorlopende leerlijn) to ensure smooth transitions for students moving from VMBO to MBO level 3/4 programs.
• TechnoviumcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTechnovium is an MBO institution providing continuous learning pathway agreements with OBC Huissen for student transitions to vocational education.
• Pro CollegeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMBO institution with learning pathway agreements for OBC Huissen student transitions.
• KentalisminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMBO institution with learning pathway agreements for OBC Huissen student transitions.
• Astrum College (part of ROC A12)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMBO institution (part of ROC A12) with learning pathway agreements for OBC Huissen student transitions.
• Presikhaaf UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMBO institution with learning pathway agreements for OBC Huissen student transitions.
• UnicaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUnica is listed as a business partner of OBC Huissen, providing internship opportunities and potentially project collaborations for students.
• ReVaBo OosterbeekminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerReVaBo Oosterbeek organizes annual carpentry and masonry competitions for VMBO students. OBC Huissen students participated and won first place in the masonry competition (January 2026).
• Siza ZorggroepminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSiza Zorggroep is a healthcare organization listed as a business partner, providing internship and/or project opportunities for OBC Huissen students.
• IW NederlandminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIW Nederland is listed as a business partner providing internship and/or project opportunities for OBC Huissen students.
• OBM Opleidings Bedrijf MetaalminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOBM Opleidings Bedrijf Metaal is a metal industry training company listed as a business partner providing internship opportunities for OBC Huissen students.
• Over 400 Internship Places (Stageplaatsen)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOBC Huissen has intensive contacts with businesses and organizations in the direct area and maintains over 400 internship placements where students gain their first work experience. Some students even receive job offers from their internship providers.
• Opleidingsschool AliumcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOpleidingsschool Alium is the teacher training consortium that includes all 6 schools of Scholengroep LingeRijn (including OBC Huissen), 3 schools of Arentheem Scholengroep, Hogeschool Arnhem en Nijmegen Academie Educatie (HAN), and Radboud Docenten Academie (RDA). OBC Huissen has earned the 'Opleidingsschool' (training school) quality mark, indicating it meets requirements to co-train new teachers with partner teacher training institutions.
• Hogeschool Arnhem en Nijmegen (HAN) - Academie EducatiecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHAN Academie Educatie is a partner in opleidingsschool Alium, collaborating with OBC Huissen to train future teachers through combined theory and practice programs.
• Radboud Docenten Academie (RDA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRDA is a partner in opleidingsschool Alium, collaborating with OBC Huissen to train future teachers through combined theory and practice programs.
• Betuwe On Stage (Beroepenfeest and Doe Dag)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBetuwe On Stage is a career orientation program where OBC Huissen upper-grade students visit the Beroepenfeest (professions fair) with their class and independently visit two companies on the Doe Dag, followed by reflection with their mentor. The program helps students make informed career and study choices.
• Scholengroep LingeRijncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOBC Huissen is part of Scholengroep LingeRijn, a comprehensive educational group comprising OBC Bemmel, OBC Elst, OBC Huissen, HPC Zetten, Dorenweerd College, and Dr. Lammerts van Buerenschool. The group is governed by a single College van Bestuur (Board of Directors) and shares resources, best practices, and a common strategic direction ('Ruimte maken en verbinden').
• Bibliotheek GelderlandminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOBC Huissen has a school library (bibliotheek op school) operated in partnership with Bibliotheek Gelderland, providing students access to reading materials and supporting literacy development.
• GGD (Jeugdgezondheidszorg / JGZ)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Youth Healthcare team (JGZ), consisting of a youth doctor and youth nurse, provides health screenings twice during a student's school career (lower and upper grades). Contact is via GGD Gelderland-Midden (VGGM) at [email protected] or 088-3556000.
• Veilig In en Om School (VIOS)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOBC Huissen participates in the VIOS (Veiligheid In en Om de School) approach, collaborating with the neighborhood police officer, street coaches, youth work, municipality, enforcement services, and the school safety coordinator of Stichting Aanpak Straat- en Schoolveiligheid to create a safe environment for students.
• Wijkagent (Neighborhood Police)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe neighborhood police officer collaborates with OBC Huissen as part of the VIOS (school safety) program to address safety issues in and around the school.
• Gemeente LingewaardminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe municipality of Lingewaard collaborates with OBC Huissen on various initiatives, including a litter cleanup action where students from OBC Huissen worked with 56 primary school children from IKC Het Sterrenbos on an environmental project.
• Regionaal Bureau Leerlingzaken Midden-Gelre (RBL)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRBL provides support for students aged 5-23 without an initial qualification (startkwalificatie) in municipalities including Arnhem, Duiven, Overbetuwe, Renkum, etc. OBC Huissen works with RBL on matters of truancy, early school leaving prevention, and compulsory education compliance.
• Stichting LeergeldminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerStichting Leergeld supports children growing up in families with income at subsistence level, helping parents pay for part of school costs. OBC Huissen refers parents who cannot afford voluntary contributions to Stichting Leergeld (available for Arnhem, Nijmegen, and Oost Betuwe regions).
• Meedoenregeling LingewaardminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Meedoenregeling (Participation Scheme) by the municipality of Lingewaard provides financial support for certain activities and materials for children from low-income families. OBC Huissen directs eligible parents to this scheme.
• Inclusio (Schoolgericht Maatschappelijk Werk)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInclusio provides school-targeted social work services to OBC Huissen, supporting students who need individual, solution-focused counseling through collaboration with the school's personal coaches and/or orthopedagogue.
• SASS (Jongerencoach)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSASS provides youth coaching services in collaboration with OBC Huissen's individual guidance program for students needing specific support.
• Stichting OnderwijsgeschillenminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerStichting Onderwijsgeschillen is the external complaints committee that OBC Huissen is legally required to be affiliated with. It handles formal complaints about school activities and provides arbitration for disputes including those related to school examinations.
• Samenwerkingsverband De VerbindingminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerScholengroep LingeRijn (parent organization of OBC Huissen) is affiliated with Samenwerkingsverband De Verbinding, a collaboration of schools providing support for students who need extra assistance within the regular education system (passend onderwijs).
• Helder OpvoedenminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHelder Opvoeden is an initiative of the Dutch Ministry of Health (VWS) providing parents with information about the harmful effects of vaping. OBC Huissen promotes the platform as part of its anti-vaping awareness campaign.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Dr. Lammerts van Buerenschool: Sixth member of Scholengroep LingeRijn, also serving secondary-age students in the Gelderland region with shared administrative and pedagogical resources. Comparable through common ownership and overlapping family pool.
• OBC Elst: Third OBC-branded VMBO school within Scholengroep LingeRijn, serving Overbetuwe with the same three learning pathways and similar pedagogical concepts. Comparable to OBC Huissen on structure, scale, and target families.
• Dorenweerd College: Secondary school within Scholengroep LingeRijn offering HAVO/VWO tracks alongside VMBO preparation in the same Gelderland region. Comparable as a sister institution sharing brand, governance, and recruitment geography.
• OBC Bemmel: Sister VMBO school within Scholengroep LingeRijn, also offering the BBL/KBL/GL-TL learning pathways in the Betuwe region with comparable BAASis-style and career orientation programs. Most directly comparable peer because of shared parent organization, curriculum design, and regional catchment.
• HPC Zetten: Sister secondary school within Scholengroep LingeRijn, located in Zetten and overlapping the Betuwe catchment. Comparable because it shares the same governance, support infrastructure, and feeder relationships with regional MBO institutions.

Broad incumbents

• Arentheem Scholengroep: Larger Arnhem-area secondary education group operating multiple VMBO, HAVO, and VWO schools and co-partner in Opleidingsschool Alium with OBC Huissen. Comparable as a regional competitor for secondary school families and a collaborator on teacher training.

Others

• Rijn IJssel: Regional MBO institution with which OBC Huissen has formal doorlopende-leerlijn agreements for student transition into level 3/4 vocational programs. Comparable as the primary downstream education channel and as a benchmark for career-readiness expectations.
• ROC A12 (Astrum College): MBO institution in the Gelderland region with continuous learning pathway agreements with OBC Huissen. Comparable as a downstream peer shaping the vocational destination of OBC Huissen's vmbo-tl and vmbo-k graduates.

Regional players

• Scholengroep LingeRijn: Parent foundation governing all six LingeRijn schools, including OBC Huissen, and coordinating shared strategy, HR, and back-office functions across the Betuwe region. Included as the controlling entity that defines the school's strategic and operational ceiling.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

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