De Hef vmbo | mavo

What De Hef vmbo | mavo does

De Hef vmbo | mavo is a Dutch publicly funded secondary school located at Slaghekstraat 221 in Rotterdam-Zuid, operating on the corner of the Hillesluis, Bloemhof, and Afrikaanderwijk neighborhoods. The school delivers preparatory secondary vocational education (vmbo) across the basisberoepsgerichte, kaderberoepsgerichte, and gemengde/theoretische leerweg tracks, plus the mavo (theoretische leerweg), and runs four vocational sectors — Zorg & Welzijn (Z&W), Economie & Ondernemen (E&O), Bouw, Wonen & Interieur (BWI), and Produceren, Installeren & Energie (PIE). It also operates an ISK (Internationale Schakelklas) for non-Dutch-speaking students aged 12-18, providing intensive Dutch-language acquisition ahead of transition into regular Dutch secondary education. The core student services are a year-round LOB (Loopbaanoriëntatie & Begeleiding) career-orientation programme built on the Qompas portfolio platform, four annual MOL (Mentor-Ouder-Leerling) conversations per family, and dedicated support for LWOO and dyslexia needs. The school distinguishes itself with a phone-free campus policy and markets itself with the tagline "De Beste Sfeer van Zuid."

De Hef's technology stack is entirely third-party SaaS and comprises Magister (student information system with parent portal for grades, schedules, and attendance), Zermelo (timetabling), Qompas (LOB portfolios), SNZ Academie / PlusPort (learning management, shared across the SNZ network), Microsoft 365 (email), and Mijndiplomas.nl (national diploma registry). There are no proprietary systems, no APIs or SDKs, and no AI/ML capabilities. Headcount is 18 (faculty and staff), consistent with a small neighborhood school.

Commercially, De Hef is not a revenue-generating enterprise in the conventional sense. Under Dutch law, tuition is free for students aged 5-18, and the school is funded through the Dutch government's voortgezet onderwijs (secondary education) budget allocated via the parent foundation SNZ (Stichting Nieuwzeggenschap Zuid), of which De Hef is a member school. Go-to-market is community-led and event-driven: prospective students and parents are recruited through primary-school (Groep 7/8) partnerships, open days, "meeloopmiddag" experience afternoons, walk-in enrollment hours, and a central municipal enrollment system. Distribution is purely direct-to-family in a single Rotterdam-Zuid catchment. The school is led by Director Anton Brand with three Afdelingsleiders (department heads).

Name

De Hef vmbo | mavo

Legal name

De Hef vmbo/mavo/ISK

Website

https://rvcdehef.nl

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

De Hef vmbo | mavo is a publicly funded Dutch secondary school in Rotterdam-Zuid offering vmbo, mavo, and ISK (international transition) education across four vocational sectors, serving local adolescents and non-Dutch-speaking newcomers via a community-led, government-financed model under the SNZ foundation.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Secondary Education

NAICS

Educational Support Services (611710)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Instructional Delivery & Pedagogy (School-Led) (EDAJAFAB)

Keywords

• Secondary vocational education
• Dutch secondary school
• VMBO MAVO programs
• International transition class
• Career orientation guidance

Headquarters

HQ city

Rotterdam

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

De Hef vmbo | mavo is a Dutch public secondary school in Rotterdam-Zuid that delivers VMBO and MAVO programmes across four vocational sectors (Zorg & Welzijn, Economie & Ondernemen, Bouw Wonen & Interieur, and Produceren Installeren & Energie), plus an ISK (Internationale Schakelklas) track for non-Dutch-speaking students aged 12-18. Its offer is supported by career orientation through Qompas (LOB) and four annual Mentor-Parent-Student (MOL) conversations.

Product overview

De Hef vmbo | mavo is a Dutch secondary school offering a unified educational portfolio centred on VMBO (preparatory secondary vocational education) across three levels — basisberoepsgerichte, kaderberoepsgerichte, and gemengde/theoretische leerweg (mavo) — alongside a dedicated ISK (International Transition Class) for non-Dutch-speaking newcomers. The school is organised into four vocational sectors: Zorg & Welzijn (Z&W), Economie & Ondernemen (E&O), Bouw, Wonen & Interieur (BWI), and Produceren, Installeren & Energie (PIE). A cross-cutting LOB (career orientation) programme, delivered through Qompas, and MOL (Mentor-Parent-Student) conversations support student development throughout all years. The school also offers dedicated student support services (LWOO, dyslexia, social-emotional care) and uses Magister, Zermelo, SNZ Academie, and Microsoft 365 as its core operational digital infrastructure.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• VMBO Basis- en Kaderberoepsgerichte Leerweg Vocational secondary education programmes at the VMBO level, covering foundation (basisberoepsgerichte) and advanced (kaderberoepsgerichte) vocational tracks. Students explore different sectors in years 1-2 before choosing a specialisation; intended for adolescents in the Rotterdam-Zuid area seeking practical secondary education.
• Theoretische Leerweg (Mavo) Theoretical learning pathway at MAVO level combining six theory subjects with a vocational examination programme, enabling progression to MBO level 4 or HAVO. Intended for students seeking a theory-oriented Dutch secondary qualification.
• ISK — Internationale Schakelklas International Transition Class for non-Dutch-speaking students aged 12-18, providing intensive Dutch language acquisition alongside mathematics, practical subjects and Sport & Movement, preparing students for regular Dutch secondary education within approximately two years. Intended for newcomer adolescents in Rotterdam referred via Koers VO.
• Sector Zorg & Welzijn (Z&W) Healthcare and Welfare sector pathway within the VMBO programme, teaching practical and social skills for careers in care, childcare, personal care and hospitality. Aimed at VMBO students selecting this vocational sector.
• Sector Economie & Ondernemen (E&O) Economics and Entrepreneurship sector covering business operations, sales, customer service, administration, logistics and marketing, forming one of four VMBO sector choices at De Hef. Aimed at VMBO students pursuing commerce-oriented careers.
• Sector Bouw, Wonen & Interieur (BWI) Construction, Housing & Interiors sector pathway within the VMBO programme, teaching carpentry, design and interior furnishing with attention to detail. Aimed at VMBO students interested in construction and design trades.
• Sector Produceren, Installeren & Energie (PIE) Producing, Installing & Energy sector covering metalwork, electrical engineering and installations, with focus on modern technologies and sustainable energy sources. Aimed at VMBO students interested in technical and energy-related trades.
• LOB — Loopbaanoriëntatie & Begeleiding Career orientation and guidance programme embedded in PSO lessons for years 1-2 (weekly LOB hour) and in sector subjects for years 3-4, using Qompas for portfolio development and tied to MOL conversations. Aimed at all De Hef students preparing their next educational or career step.
• MOL-gesprekken (Mentor-Ouder-Leerling) Four times-yearly tripartite meetings between mentor, parent and student to discuss student progress, development and LOB portfolio presentations. Aimed at students and their families to ensure continuous parental involvement and progress monitoring.

Quantifiable outcome

• Four MOL (Mentor-Ouder-Leerling) conversations per year ensuring continuous parental involvement and student progress monitoring
• +1 more outcomes

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Integration7 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• SNZ (Stichting Nieuwzeggenschap Zuid)coreOthersDe Hef is part of SNZ (Stichting Nieuwzeggenschap Zuid), a school foundation/network. SNZ provides overall governance and support for member schools. Contact: Dr. Drs. M.P. Smale, Tel 010-8209696, [email protected], www.snz.nl
• Koers VOcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKoers VO is the municipal referral center for ISK (Internationale Schakelklas) enrollment in Rotterdam. Students must go through Koers VO for intake testing (non-verbal intelligence test and math test) before being referred to ISK at De Hef.
• LOWANminorOthersLOWAN is an organization supporting ISK education in the Netherlands. The school references LOWAN's website for videos in multiple languages with information about ISK education.
• Hugo de Groot (school)minorOthersSecondary school in Rotterdam that offers HAVO education, which De Hef students can transition to after completing their MAVO diploma.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves1 record

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• LMC Voortgezet Onderwijs: Large Rotterdam-based school foundation operating multiple VMBO and MAVO schools. Comparable to De Hef as part of the broader Rotterdam VMBO ecosystem and a network-level operator.
• BOOR (Bestuur Openbaar Onderwijs Rotterdam): Rotterdam public education foundation running multiple primary and secondary schools including VMBO/MAVO. Comparable to SNZ as a school network operator in Rotterdam.

Regional players

• CSG Het Stedelijk: Secondary school offering VMBO, MAVO and HAVO programs in the Rotterdam region. Comparable in offering the same VMBO/MAVO tracks as De Hef with regional proximity.
• Calvijn Groene Hart: Secondary school group in the wider Rotterdam region offering VMBO/MAVO tracks. Comparable offering to De Hef but with a different geographic footprint in the Randstad.

Direct peers

• Wolfert van Borselen Scholengroep: Rotterdam-based secondary school group offering VMBO and MAVO tracks including bilingual streams. Comparable to De Hef as a Rotterdam-area VMBO/MAVO provider competing for the same feeder primary school students.
• Montessori Lyceum Rotterdam: Rotterdam secondary school offering VMBO through VWO tracks. Competes with De Hef for upper-atmosphere positioning in Rotterdam, comparable in offering broader secondary pathways.
• Hugo de Groot (Rotterdam): Rotterdam secondary school explicitly partnering with De Hef for HAVO progression. Directly comparable as a downstream pathway partner for MAVO graduates and competes for the same student base.

Emerging players

• Spectrum College: Rotterdam-area VMBO school focused on practical vocational education. Comparable to De Hef's sector-based VMBO approach (especially PIE and BWI), competing for students seeking hands-on vocational training.

Market position

Strengths3 records

Weaknesses3 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks4 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

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