Emmaüs Secundair Aalter

What Emmaüs Secundair Aalter does

Emmaüs Secundair Aalter is a publicly funded Catholic secondary school located in Aalter, East Flanders, Belgium, operating within the Scholengroep OP WEG network of 13+ primary and secondary schools governed by vzw Evara (Stichting Broeders van Liefde / Brothers of Charity). It serves secondary-school-aged students (typically 12–18) and their families in the Aalter catchment, offering general secondary education through a middle-school (middenschool) division and an upper-secondary (bovenbouw) division. Its educational philosophy emphasizes "ontmoetend onderwijs" (encounter-based education), student wellbeing, outdoor learning programs (voedingsklassen, zeeklassen, Durbuydriedaagse), executive-function focus, and a "leerpleinen" learning-environment model, culminating in "Warme School" recognition in 2024.

The school's core operational technology is the third-party Smartschool platform, used for digital learning, parent communication, assignments, and school updates across web, iOS, and Android. Partnership ecosystem includes Vrij CLB regio Deinze (student counseling), Warme scholen (pedagogical guidance), and Leersteuncentrum NEOn+ and Spermalie (support for students with GC/IAC/OV4 reports). Operational staff totals 57 employees (firmographic) on the Aalter secondary site, with the broader OP WEG network employing additional administrative, pedagogical, and ICT staff including directors, ICT coordinator, internal prevention advisor, and CLB staff.

As a non-profit, publicly funded institution under Flemish educational governance, the school's revenue model relies on per-capita government subsidies plus modest parental contributions for meals, materials, excursions, and optional activities; tuition is free for compulsory-education-age students. Direct enrollment is conducted in person at the school site, with online pre-registration available and outreach via open days (infomoments), the school website, and Smartschool communications. No commercial go-to-market motion, private funding, or equity-linked revenue exists; growth is constrained by regional demographics, public funding allocations, and regulatory/curricular policy set by the Flemish education authority.

Name

Emmaüs Secundair Aalter

Legal name

vzw Evara

Website

https://op-weg.be

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Emmaüs Secundair Aalter is a publicly funded Catholic secondary school in Aalter, East Flanders (Belgium), serving local students aged roughly 12–18 within the multi-school Scholengroep OP WEG network governed by vzw Evara (Broeders van Liefde). It combines general secondary education with outdoor learning programs, parent communication via Smartschool, and Warme School-recognized wellbeing practices.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Secondary Education

NAICS

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

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Blended/Hybrid K–12 Schools (Online + In-Person) (EDAJADAD)

akta.pro secondary industry

School Climate, Culture & Belonging Initiatives (DEI-Aligned) (EDAKAMAM)

Keywords

• Secondary education
• Catholic school
• School network
• Student wellbeing
• Outdoor learning

Headquarters

HQ city

Aalter

HQ country

Belgium

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Emmaüs Secundair Aalter provides Catholic secondary education for students in the Aalter region of East Flanders, Belgium, through its middenschool and bovenbouw (upper) divisions. The school delivers classroom-based general secondary education supported by modern ICT tools (Smartschool), outdoor learning programs such as zeeklassen, voedingsklassen, and Durbuydriedaagse, and an explicit pedagogical focus on student wellbeing under the Warme School framework.

Product overview

Emmaüs Secundair Aalter is part of Scholengroep OP WEG, a network of Catholic schools in the Aalter area of Belgium. The organization operates multiple educational institutions including primary schools, middle schools, and secondary schools. The school provides quality education using modern learning tools including Smartschool, a digital learning platform. Educational programs include outdoor classes (voedingsklassen, zeeklassen, Durbuydriedaagse), and the school maintains a focus on warm, quality education in modern facilities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Emmaüs Secundair Aalter (Secondary Education) Secondary school (middenschool and bovenbouw divisions) offering Catholic secondary education to students typically aged 12–18 in Aalter, East Flanders, Belgium. Free for compulsory-education students and supported by public funding.

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Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• vzw Evara (Broeders van Liefde)coreOthers · 1 January 2024The school is governed by vzw Evara (Stichting Broeders van Liefde / Brothers of Charity), which provides the institutional framework and operates multiple schools in the region. The school is also referred to as 'Tabor basisschool Aalter-Brug' in some contexts within the Evara network.
• Vrij CLB regio DeinzecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStudent guidance center that provides additional support for student counseling, career guidance, and wellbeing support.
• Warme scholen (Warm Schools)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPedagogical guidance network that supported the school's 3-year trajectory to receive Warme School recognition in 2024.
• Leersteuncentrum NEOn+, SpermaliecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSupport centers for students with GC-, IAC-, or OV4 reports, providing extra teacher support.

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Don Bosco Halle: Catholic secondary school in the Don Bosco Belgium network offering general and technical secondary education. Comparable to Emmaüs Secundair Aalter in mission, target demographic (12-18 year olds), and Catholic pedagogical approach.
• Don Bosco Sint-Denijs-Westrem: Don Bosco Catholic secondary school located near East Flanders, competing in the same regional Flemish secondary education market with similar Catholic pedagogical positioning.
• Sint-Michielscollege Brasschaat: Catholic secondary school in Flanders offering a comparable general secondary curriculum to families. Operates under similar Catholic educational mission and serves a comparable student demographic.
• Don Bosco Gentbrugge: Catholic secondary school in Belgium operated by the Salesians of Don Bosco, serving similar secondary-age students with comparable Catholic pedagogy. Directly comparable to Emmaüs Secundair Aalter as a faith-based secondary institution.
• Sint-Aloysius College (Broeders van Liefde network): Other Catholic secondary school within the Broeders van Liefde network, the same religious order that governs vzw Evara. Shares governance, Catholic pedagogy, and organizational support structures with Emmaüs Secundair Aalter.
• Sint-Norbertusinstituut Duffel: Catholic secondary school in the Broeders van Liefde network — the same religious order governing vzw Evara. Closely comparable institution operating under shared Catholic governance and educational philosophy.

Broad incumbents

• GO! Atheneum Gent: Publicly funded secondary school in the GO! Onderwijs network, the largest public school network in Flanders. Competes for the same secondary-age students but operates under public rather than Catholic governance, with broader curricular offerings and larger scale.
• Koninklijk Atheneum Gent: Established public secondary school in Ghent serving the same regional student pool. A broader incumbent offering a wider range of academic tracks with greater scale and brand recognition in the region.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Subsidiaries13 records

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