What Regina Caeli does

Regina Caeli Lyceum is a Dutch-language Catholic secondary school (Algemeen Secundair Onderwijs — ASO) located at Rozenlaan 45, 1700 Dilbeek, in the Flemish Rand around Brussels, Belgium. Founded in 1955 by the Zusters van Liefde (Sisters of Love) of Jesus and Mary and operating continuously since, the school is currently governed by vzw Crescendo Samen Groeien — a non-profit formed in 2018 through the merger of vzw Regina Caeli with three other Dilbeek school governing bodies under the Catholic Education Flanders BOS-project. The governance entity oversees seven schools and one boarding facility in Dilbeek and its surrounding municipalities. The Lyceum itself delivers the standard three-degree Flemish secondary curriculum (Eerste Graad through Derde Graad), with 14 study directions spanning Classical Languages (including Greek from the second year — a rare offering in Flanders), Modern Languages, Sciences, STEM, Economics, and Humanities, preparing students for university and higher education through doorstroomfinaliteit tracks.

The school's technology footprint centers on two systems: the Smartschool learning management and parent communication platform used for menus, schedules, and teacher-student interaction; and the mandatory Digiplan Chromebook program, under which all students lease fully managed Chromebooks (€75 refundable deposit plus a maximum €10/month usage fee) for both in-school and take-home use, with a published schedule for damage repair costs. Supporting infrastructure includes the RC Internaat (boarding school) under Director Dorien Decelle, an on-site warm kitchen operated in partnership with Aramark under chef Katrien, and student counseling services delivered through the Trefpunt center in collaboration with CLB Pieter Breughel. The school also runs anti-bullying programming (awarded the 'Pesten kan niet' prize in February 2021) and annual study trips to Italy, Paris, and Berlin, alongside trimester-long international exchange placements for 4th- and 6th-year students.

Regina Caeli's revenue model is structurally that of a Flemish subsidized Catholic school rather than a commercial enterprise. The Flemish government covers the overwhelming majority of operating costs through per-pupil funding tied to the Katholiek Onderwijs Vlaanderen network; tuition is not charged. Parents contribute only €7.50 per child per year to the parent council (opt-outable via Smartschool before November) and pay the Chromebook usage fee. The student-customer base spans children aged roughly 12–18 across the Dilbeek catchment, enrolled via the centralized aanmelden.school lottery for first-year admissions and direct telephone enrollment for upper grades. The institution is non-profit, employs 101–250 staff, and does not disclose revenue publicly.

Name

Regina Caeli

Legal name

vzw Crescendo Samen Groeien

Website

https://reginacaeli.be

Company type

Private

Founded year

1955

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Regina Caeli Lyceum is a Dutch-language Catholic secondary school in Dilbeek, Belgium, serving students aged 12–18 in the Flemish Rand around Brussels with 14 ASO study directions including rare Classical Languages (Greek from second year), a mandatory Chromebook program, and government-subsidized tuition.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Secondary Education (Catholic / ASO)

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Educational Services (611)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

International/Global Curriculum Schools (IB, Cambridge, etc.) (EDAJABAG)

Keywords

• Secondary education
• Catholic schooling
• Dutch-language education
• Classical languages curriculum
• Student counseling services

Headquarters

HQ city

Dilbeek, Flemish Region

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, Supply Chain

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Regina Caeli Lyceum is a Dutch-language Catholic secondary school offering the full three-degree Algemeen Secundair Onderwijs (ASO) program (Eerste Graad, Tweede Graad, Derde Graad) for students aged approximately 12-18, with study directions including Classical Languages (Latin and Greek), Modern Languages, Sciences, STEM, Economics and Humanities. The school complements classroom instruction with a mandatory Digiplan Chromebook program (€75 deposit + up to €10/month), the Smartschool digital learning and parent-communication platform, on-site boarding at RC Internaat, daily warm meals from its own kitchen, and student counseling through the 'Trefpunt' center.

Product overview

Regina Caeli Lyceum is a Dutch-language Catholic secondary school (Algemeen Secundair Onderwijs - ASO) located in Dilbeek, Belgium. The school offers a comprehensive three-degree secondary education program: Eerste Graad (Observatiegraad, years 1-2), Tweede Graad (Orientatiegraad, years 3-4), and Derde Graad (Determinatiegraad, years 5-6). The institution is distinctive for offering both Latin and Greek classical languages, including Greek from the second year. The portfolio includes specialized study directions in STEM, classical languages, modern languages, economics, natural sciences, and humanities. Supporting services include student counseling through the 'Trefpunt' center and boarding facilities at the on-site internaat.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Algemeen Secundair Onderwijs (ASO) - Eerste Graad Observatiegraad secondary education covering years 1 and 2, offering study directions including Talen-Wetenschappen and Klassieke Talen, with four first-year studio tracks (Society, Language, STEM, Economics & Organization) for hands-on learning.
• Algemeen Secundair Onderwijs (ASO) - Tweede Graad Orientatiegraad covering years 3 and 4 with study directions including Grieks-Latijn, Latijn, Moderne Talen, Natuurwetenschappen, Technologische Wetenschappen, and Humane Wetenschappen.
• Algemeen Secundair Onderwijs (ASO) - Derde Graad Determinatiegraad covering years 5 and 6 with advanced study directions including Grieks-Wiskunde, Latijn-Wetenschappen, Wetenschappen-Wiskunde, Economie-Moderne Talen, and Technologische Wetenschappen en Engineering.
• Leerlingenbegeleiding (Student Counseling Services)
• RC Internaat (Boarding School)

Quantifiable outcome

• Winner of 'Pesten kan niet' (Bullying is not okay) prize in February 2021
• +3 more outcomes

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature3 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• CLB Pieter Breughel (Vrij Centrum voor Leerlingenbegeleiding)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe school works with CLB Pieter Breughel for student counseling services. The CLB provides support for learning difficulties, emotional issues, behavior problems, health concerns, and career/study guidance. CLB staff includes Hilke Verdoodt (psycho-pedagogical consultant), Monique Aerts (school doctor), and Carla Vernaeve (paramedical staff).
• AramarkminorOthersAramark provides catering services for the school's own warm kitchen. Chef-kok Katrien leads the kitchen team, preparing daily fresh warm meals and salad/bar options. Weekly menus are published via Smartschool.
• International Exchange OrganizationsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe school collaborates with recognized exchange organizations to facilitate students spending a trimester abroad during their 4th or 6th year. The school provides reintegration support upon return.
• SmartschoolcoreTechnology or IntegrationSmartschool is the school's digital communication and learning management platform used by teachers, students, and parents. It serves as the primary channel for menus, schedules, school updates, and parent communication.
• Crescendo Samen Groeien (vzw)coreOthersThe school is governed by vzw Crescendo Samen Groeien, which was formed through a merger in 2018 of vzw Regina Caeli Dilbeek with three other Dilbeek school governing bodies. The vzw provides administrative, logistical, and financial support, while each school maintains its own pedagogical project. The governing body was established on November 10, 1955 (original vzw Regina Caeli).
• Zusters van Liefde (Jezus en Maria)minorOthersThe school was originally founded and managed by the Zusters van Liefde (Sisters of Love) of Jesus and Mary. The school maintains its Christian identity rooted in this tradition.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• International School of Brussels: Leading English-language international secondary school in Brussels. Comparable as a Brussels-area secondary school competing for internationally-oriented families in the Rand, though operating under an international curriculum rather than Flemish ASO.
• Koninklijk Atheneum Antwerpen: Public Flemish secondary school network offering ASO tracks. Comparable as a broader incumbent serving the same Flemish secondary-education market with overlapping curricula but no Catholic specialisation.
• British School of Brussels: International secondary school in Brussels following the British curriculum. Comparable as a Brussels-area alternative for families in the Rand seeking premium secondary education, but operating in English under a non-Flemish framework.
• European Schools Brussels: Network of EU-institutional schools in Brussels offering multilingual secondary education. Comparable as a Brussels-area secondary institution with strong language and international-exchange offerings, but operating under a pan-European rather than Flemish framework.

Direct peers

• Don Bosco Haacht: Catholic Don Bosco secondary school in Flemish Brabant offering theoretical and technical tracks. Comparable as a Flemish Catholic secondary school with overlapping catchment and similar government-subsidized funding model under the Katholiek Onderwijs Vlaanderen umbrella.
• Sint-Bavohumaniora Gent: Catholic Flemish secondary school in Ghent with a strong classical and modern languages tradition. Comparable as a Catholic ASO school with similar curriculum breadth and university-preparatory orientation.
• Sint-Pieterscollege Leuven: Catholic Flemish secondary school in Leuven offering the full ASO curriculum including classical and modern language tracks. Comparable as a private Catholic Flemish school with similar three-degree structure and classical-language positioning.
• Sint-Jan Berchmanscollege: Well-established Jesuit Catholic secondary school in Antwerp offering Flemish ASO curriculum with classical languages and a broad study track portfolio. Comparable as a Flemish Catholic secondary school competing for the same pool of Dutch-speaking families with similar study-direction breadth.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

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