Praktijkonderwijs Roermond

What Praktijkonderwijs Roermond does

Praktijkonderwijs Roermond is a Dutch secondary-level practical education school (praktijkonderwijs) located at Heinsbergerweg 192, Roermond, in the Limburg province of the Netherlands. The school serves approximately 185 students aged 12-18 who are not suited for the regular vmbo track, delivering a five-year program that culminates in a Praktijkonderwijs diploma and prepares students for direct employment or further MBO education. Its core curriculum is organized into six vocational profiles — Agro, Facilitaire Dienstverlening, Werken in de Winkel, Horeca, Techniek, and Textiel — each aligned with regional labor market demand and supplemented by branch certifications such as B-VCA, heftruck, EPT, SVH diplomas, SVA, and Kassamedewerker.

The school's underlying technology stack is modest and education-focused rather than proprietary: Studiemeter is used for Dutch language and arithmetic practice, ZEDOMO provides differentiated lesson materials for students requiring extra support, and an Online Werkplek portal (authenticated via Microsoft Azure AD/O365) supports student access. The physical infrastructure is central to the model, including a school restaurant open to the public on Monday evenings where Horeca students gain real service experience, an on-campus residential learning house (Het Woonhuis) for life-skills training, a group internship program (RAP / Roermonds Arbeids Practicum), and a structured stage (internship) program that escalates from one day per week in year 3 to three days per week in year 5.

The business model is almost entirely government-funded: the school receives Dutch public per-student financing for praktijkonderwijs with additional supplemental income from the European Social Fund Plus (ESF+ 2021-2027), minor restaurant receipts, and immaterial ancillary sources. It is governed by a Directeur-bestuurder, two Adjunct-directeuren, a four-member Raad van Toezicht, and a Medezeggenschapsraad; no parent company, private equity ownership, or external shareholders were identified. The school was recognized as an "Excellente School" by the Excellente Scholen jury for the period 2022-2025.

Name

Praktijkonderwijs Roermond

Legal name

Praktijkonderwijs Roermond

Website

https://praktijkonderwijsroermond.nl

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Praktijkonderwijs Roermond is a Dutch government-funded practical education school in Roermond, Limburg, serving approximately 185 students aged 12-18 across six vocational profiles (Agro, Facilitaire Dienstverlening, Horeca, Techniek, Textiel, and Retail), preparing them for direct employment or further MBO education.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Roermond

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Government-Funded Education: Praktijkonderwijs Roermond operates as a government-funded vocational school. The school receives public funding for providing practical education to students aged 12-18 who are不适合 regular vmbo education.
2. School Restaurant Operations: The school operates a restaurant (open Monday evenings) where students gain practical horeca experience. Revenue comes from customer payments (€15 per dinner, €7.50 children's menu).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Praktijkonderwijs Roermond is a Dutch practical/vocational education school that delivers a five-year Praktijkonderwijs program to roughly 185 students aged 12-18 for whom regular vmbo is unsuitable. Students follow one of six vocational profiles (Agro, Facilitaire Dienstverlening, Werken in de Winkel, Horeca, Techniek, Textiel), combine classroom learning with progressive workplace internships from year 3 onward, and graduate with a Praktijkonderwijs diploma and branch certifications aimed at direct employment or further mbo study. Teaching is reinforced by an on-site training restaurant, a residential learning house (Het Woonhuis), and the RAP group internship program.

Product overview

Praktijkonderwijs Roermond is a practical/vocational education institution serving approximately 185 students aged 12-18. The core offering consists of a 5-year Praktijkonderwijs program that prepares students for direct employment through a portfolio of six vocational profiles (Agro, Facilitaire Dienstverlening, Werken in de Winkel, Horeca, Techniek, and Textiel) supplemented by integrated programs including a School Restaurant (where hospitality students gain real-world experience), the RAP (Roermonds Arbeids Practicum) for group workplace learning, and a residential learning facility (Het Woonhuis). The school also provides language and mathematics instruction, structured internship programs, and personal development initiatives like Project Shape. Students receive a Praktijkonderwijs diploma upon successful completion and can earn various branch-specific certificates aligned with their chosen vocational track.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Praktijkonderwijs (Practical/Vocational Education Programs)
• Agro Profile One of six vocational profiles; prepares students for agricultural and horticultural roles such as gardener, garden-center employee, landscaping worker or farm worker, with practical skills in mowing, weeding, pruning, plant cultivation and light motorized tools.
• Facilitaire Dienstverlening (Facilities Services) Profile
• Werken in de Winkel (Retail) Profile
• Horeca (Hospitality/Catering) Profile
• Techniek (Technology/Engineering) Profile
• Textiel (Textiles) Profile
• Schoolrestaurant (School Restaurant)
• Stage Program (Internship)
• RAP - Roermonds Arbeids Practicum
• Het Woonhuis (The Learning House)
• Stage for MBO/HBO Students
• Project Shape

Quantifiable outcome

• 100% of students leave with employment or continued education opportunity
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments3 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

Four partnerships are on record, tiered support and core.

• Centrum Jeugd & Gezin (CJG)supportStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe school maintains a Zorg Advies Team (ZAT) that includes a representative from the Centrum Jeugd & Gezin (CJG). This care advisory team addresses problems that mentors or teachers cannot solve, such as issues at home or conflicts with teachers or other students.
• Regional Businesses and MunicipalitiescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe school has established partnerships with the regional business community and various municipalities to achieve its mission of ensuring every student leaves with employment. These partnerships facilitate internships, practical work assignments, and job placement for graduates.
• Doon (Temporary Internship Company)supportStrategic or Co-development PartnerDoon is a local company in Roermond that serves as a temporary internship venue for students when their regular internship ends or when no suitable placement is found. The school collaborates with Doon to help students discover their strengths and interests before finding a suitable permanent internship.
• RAP Partner BusinessescoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorThe Roermonds Arbeids Practicum (RAP) operates through partnerships with local businesses where groups of students complete supervised practical work. These businesses provide real work assignments while students receive on-site teacher guidance, creating a win-win-win situation.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• Helicon MBO: Helicon is a Dutch vocational education group specialized in green/animal/agricultural sectors, overlapping with PRO-Roermond's Agro profile. Operates MBO programs that build on VMBO practical education foundations, serving a similar student demographic with hands-on, sector-specific training.

Broad incumbents

• Curio: Curio is one of the largest Dutch regional training centers (ROC) operating VMBO, MBO, and adult education across West-Brabant. While much broader than PRO-Roermond, Curio runs comparable VMBO-trajecten including practical learning paths and competes for the same regional employer partnerships in its territory.
• Lentiz Onderwijsgroep: Lentiz is a Dutch secondary education group operating VMBO schools (including practical learning profiles) and MBO colleges in the western Netherlands. Comparable in offering vocational profiles with industry-aligned curricula and work-based learning components for students who struggle in theoretical tracks.
• Summa College: Summa College is a large Dutch ROC operating secondary VMBO tracks (including practical education paths) and MBO programs across the Eindhoven region. Overlaps with PRO-Roermond in serving students who need alternative pathways to academic VMBO, with similar employer-engagement models.
• Koning Willem I College: Koning Willem I College is a large regional training center in North-Brabant offering VMBO, MBO, and adult education with strong industry partnerships. Comparable to PRO-Roermond in employer-engagement model and practical learning orientation, though it operates at substantially greater scale.
• Yuverta: Yuverta is a Dutch vocational education group with a strong focus on green/agri profiles, mirroring PRO-Roermond's Agro profile. Operates VMBO, MBO, and adult education programs, providing practical education pathways with employer partnerships in horticulture, agriculture, and food sectors.
• Aeres: Aeres is a Dutch green education group covering VMBO, MBO, and HBO programs in agriculture, food, and environment. Operates practical learning tracks comparable to PRO-Roermond's Agro profile and engages regional employers for student placements in the green sector.
• ROC Mondriaan: ROC Mondriaan is a large Dutch regional training center in The Hague area providing secondary VMBO (including practical tracks), MBO, and adult education. Comparable as a multi-profile vocational education provider that bridges practical learning to employment, though at significantly greater scale than PRO-Roermond.

Direct peers

• Praktijkcollege Amsterdam: Praktijkcollege Amsterdam is a praktijkonderwijs school serving the Amsterdam region with the same target population (12-18 year olds not suited to regular VMBO) and a similar portfolio of vocational profiles and internship-based learning. Directly comparable in educational model and student demographics.
• Praktijkschool Eindhoven: Another Dutch praktijkonderwijs school providing practical secondary education for students who do not fit regular VMBO. Operates the same model with vocational profiles, branch certifications, and regional employer partnerships, making it the most structurally comparable peer.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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