Penta College West-IJsselmonde

What Penta College West-IJsselmonde does

Penta College West-IJsselmonde is part of Penta Scholengroep, a Dutch secondary-education institution group (scholengroep) governed by CVO (Vereniging voor Christelijk Voortgezet Onderwijs te Rotterdam en omgeving) and operating nine school locations across the South Holland region, including De Oude Maas, Penta Hoogvliet, Penta Rozenburg, Penta Bahûrim, PentAgora, Scala Molenwatering, Scala Rietvelden, Jacob van Liesveldt, and Charles de Foucauld. The institution delivers VMBO education across three learning pathways — Basis (BBL), Kader (KBL), and Gemengd Theoretisch (GL/TL) — with vocational profiles in Technical (BWI, PIE, M&T), Economics (E&O), and Care & Welfare (Z&W), preparing students for MBO continuation. Specialized programs include the Resetklas support class at Hoogvliet, the homework-reduced Bahûrim curriculum, and the alternative PentAgora discovery-learning model launched in 2023.

The underlying technology stack is standard for Dutch secondary education: Somtoday for student information management (grades, attendance, homework, schedules), Microsoft Azure-AD-authenticated portals for staff and students, parent portals, the Aura library system, and a one-to-one laptop program for year-1 students. Supporting infrastructure includes a digital school shop (Penta Webwinkel) for event tickets and materials.

Penta's revenue model is primarily government-funded: core operations are subsidized by the Dutch Ministry of Education (OCW), supplemented by voluntary parental contributions for enrichment activities (amounts vary by grade level, approved by the participation council). Financial support pathways (Kindtoeslag, Stichting Leergeld, Nationaal Fonds Kinderhulp) are available for lower-income families. GTM is direct-to-consumer, executed through Open Huis events, VIP tours, meeloopdagen shadow days, speeddate sessions, and Instagram — culminating in the national VO enrollment window (March 23–31 for school year 2026–2027).

Name

Penta College West-IJsselmonde

Legal name

Penta Scholengroep

Website

https://penta.nl

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Penta College West-IJsselmonde is part of Penta Scholengroep, a Dutch publicly funded VMBO secondary-education group operating nine school locations across South Holland under CVO, delivering Basis, Kader, and GL/TL pathways plus the alternative PentAgora model to roughly 12–16-year-old students and their families.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Secondary Education

NAICS

Educational Support Services (611710)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Academic Support & Learning Assistance (Tutoring Centers) (EDALABAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Classroom & Instructional Technology Support (AV, Lecture Capture, Smart Classrooms) (EDALAMAB), Specialized Learning Support (Dyslexia/LD Coaching, Assistive Strategies) (EDAJALAJ)

Keywords

• Secondary education services
• VMBO vocational training
• School location network
• Student information systems
• Career orientation programs

Headquarters

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Government Subsidy: Core funding comes from the Dutch Ministry of Education, Culture and Science (OCW) for the standard curriculum. School is a subsidized institution.
2. Voluntary Parent Contribution: Parents are requested to pay a voluntary contribution for enrichment activities, services and products beyond the mandatory curriculum. Amount varies per grade level and is approved by the participation council.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Penta College (Scholengroep Penta) is a secondary education school group providing VMBO education across multiple school locations in the Rotterdam region of the Netherlands. It offers Basis, Kader, and GL/TL learning pathways with vocational profiles in Technical (BWI, PIE, M&T), Economics (E&O), and Care & Welfare (Z&W) sectors, alongside innovative programs like PentAgora's discovery-based learning and Penta Hoogvliet's Resetklas support class. Students are supported by the Somtoday student information system, dedicated parent/student/staff portals, and a laptop program for year 1 students.

Product overview

Penta College (Scholengroep Penta) is a secondary education institution (scholengroep) operating multiple VMBO schools across the Rotterdam region. The organization offers a unified educational platform comprising multiple school locations: De Oude Maas, Penta Hoogvliet, Penta Rozenburg, Penta Bahûrim, PentAgora, Scala Molenwatering, Scala Rietvelden, Jacob van Liesveldt, and Charles de Foucauld. Core offerings include VMBO education across Basis, Kader, and GL/TL pathways with professional profiles in Technical (BWI, PIE, M&T), Economics (E&O), and Care & Welfare (Z&W) sectors. Supporting digital infrastructure includes Somtoday (student information system), dedicated portals for students, parents, and staff, a library management system (Aura), and an online shop. Penta Hoogvliet features specialized programs including the Reset Class and Havo-TOP, while PentAgora represents an innovative alternative education concept launched in 2023.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• De Oude Maas VMBO school VMBO school offering Basis, Kader, and GL/TL learning pathways with vocational profiles in Technical (BWI, PIE, M&T), Economics (E&O), and Care & Welfare (Z&W) sectors. Holds 'Excellente School' status and serves up to 210 students per year level. Located in Spijkenisse.
• Penta Hoogvliet VMBO school VMBO school offering the Havo-TOP program, the innovative Resetklas (Reset Class) for students needing additional support, and features Salon Vert, its own school restaurant. Winner of Onderwijsprijs Zuid-Holland 2021 for the Resetklas program. Located in Hoogvliet.
• Penta Rozenburg secondary school Small-scale, modern secondary school offering comprehensive educational programs. Designated Superschool for multiple years. Located in Rozenburg.
• Penta Bahûrim secondary school Secondary school with focus on homework-reduced learning (huiswerkluw), talent classes, and personal teacher-student relationships. Located in Brielle.
• PentAgora alternative education Alternative education concept (Agora-school) where traditional fixed subjects, exams, and homework are replaced with discovery-based learning, personal development, and experiential learning. Located at Curieweg 25A, Spijkenisse.
• Scala Molenwatering school One of the Penta College school locations in Spijkenisse offering secondary education as part of the Penta Scholengroep network.
• Scala Rietvelden school One of the Penta College school locations in Spijkenisse offering secondary education as part of the Penta Scholengroep network.
• Jacob van Liesveldt school One of the Penta College school locations in Hellevoetsluis offering secondary education as part of the Penta Scholengroep network.
• Charles de Foucauld MAVO school One of the Penta College MAVO school locations in Spijkenisse offering secondary education as part of the Penta Scholengroep network.
• Resetklas support program Innovative support class at Penta Hoogvliet providing temporary additional support for students who struggle in regular classes, helping them return successfully to mainstream education. Won the Onderwijsprijs Zuid-Holland in 2021.
• Havo-TOP program Havo-TOP program offered at Penta Hoogvliet as a specialized secondary education track bridging VMBO and HAVO pathways.
• LOB Career Orientation Market Annual career orientation market featuring 20+ MBO schools, vocational schools, and companies (including Albeda College, STC-Group, Techniek College Rotterdam, Zadkine, Yuverta) to help students with career orientation and MBO choices.
• Student Laptop Program Year 1 students receive their own laptop for combined digital and textbook learning, preparing them for a digital world while maintaining traditional materials.

Quantifiable outcome

• Excellente School status for fourth consecutive time (2022-2025)
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• CareyncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Careyn, a care organization specializing in maternity care, youth health care, care and nursing, and home care. Students in the Zorg & Welzijn (Care & Welfare) program undertake internships at Careyn facilities and also welcome Careyn clients to the school for activities.
• CVO (Vereniging voor Christelijk Voortgezet Onderwijs)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCVO is the umbrella organization governing Penta and six other school groups. CVO manages over 20,000 students and oversees secondary education in Rotterdam and surroundings.
• RPO Rijnmond (Opleidingsschool)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Opleidingsschool RPO Rijnmond for teacher training. Penta is a partner school where student teachers from Hogeschool Rotterdam, ICLON (Leiden University) and SEC (TU Delft) complete practical training.
• LOB-Markt Participating OrganizationsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAnnual LOB (Career Orientation) market featuring 20+ MBO schools, vocational schools, and companies including Albeda College, STC-Group, Techniek College Rotterdam, Zadkine, Yuverta, and others to help students with career orientation and MBO choices.
• Stichting IJzerhartminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Stichting IJzerhart (Iron Heart Foundation) for traditional blacksmithing workshops, teaching students craftsmanship and traditional metalworking techniques.
• Stichting Cross Your Borders (Globaland)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for Globaland citizenship project - a digital simulation game teaching students about global issues like unfair trade, discrimination, refugee issues, hunger and poverty.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Yuverta: Yuverta (formerly Wellant) is one of the largest VMBO/secondary education providers in the Netherlands, with a strong focus on green/agricultural vocational education. Comparable to Penta through its VMBO focus and multi-location operating model.
• Curio: Curio is a major VMBO/MBO education provider in West-Brabant with multiple school locations. Comparable to Penta through its combined VMBO/multi-school structure and vocational preparation focus.
• Lucas Onderwijs: Lucas Onderwijs (formerly LMC VO) is a Rotterdam-area secondary education organization providing VMBO, HAVO, and VWO tracks. Directly comparable to Penta given the shared geography (Rotterdam region) and overlapping VMBO offerings.
• CVO Rotterdam: CVO (Vereniging voor Christelijk Voortgezet Onderwijs) is Penta's parent organization governing 7 school groups in Rotterdam. Directly comparable given it operates similar Protestant-Christian secondary schools in the same region through affiliated school groups.

Broad incumbents

• ROC Mondriaan: ROC Mondriaan is a large MBO/VSO provider in The Hague region. Comparable as a broader vocational education incumbent in the South Holland region that shares overlap with Penta's vocational preparation mission.
• Stichting Carmelcollege: Stichting Carmelcollege is one of the largest Catholic secondary education organizations in the Netherlands with VMBO, HAVO, VWO offerings. Comparable as a larger incumbent in the broader secondary education space with VMBO focus.

Regional players

• Zadkine: Zadkine is another major Rotterdam-based MBO college. Comparable as a regional partner institution where Penta VMBO graduates continue their vocational education; mentioned as a participating organization in Penta's annual LOB-Markt event.
• Albeda: Albeda is a major MBO (vocational) college based in Rotterdam. Comparable as a regional partner/feeder institution for Penta's VMBO graduates progressing to vocational education, mentioned as a participant in Penta's LOB-Markt career orientation.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Instagraminstagram.com/pentagora_spijkenisse
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/penta-college-west-ijsselmonde

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Subsidiaries9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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