What Stichting Attendiz does

Stichting Attendiz is a Dutch non-profit educational foundation (stichting) operating ten special-education schools across the Twente region, primarily serving Almelo, Enschede, and Hengelo. The foundation runs both Speciaal Onderwijs (SO) schools for children with (multiple) psychiatric conditions — chiefly Autism Spectrum Disorder — and Speciaal Basisonderwijs (SBO) schools. Its flagship SO school, Het Mozaïek in Almelo (founded c. 2000), teaches children aged 6-13 across groups 3-8 using a 'pre-structuring to self-regulation' pedagogical model, with five stated core values (Onvoorwaardelijk, Leiderschap, Gelijkwaardigheid, Geborgenheid, Aanvoelen) and explicit direct instruction methodology delivered in low-stimulus environments. Het Mozaïek's specialized team includes orthopedagogues, a psychodiagnostic worker, care coordinator, school social workers, and per-class leerkracht and onderwijsassistent pairs (~25-30 staff total at the school).

The foundation generates revenue exclusively through the Dutch public special-education funding system: per-pupil allocations flow via the Samenwerkingsverband Passend Onderwijs Twente Noord (SWV 23-01 PO), and admissions are gated by a Toelaatbaarheidsverklaring (TLV). No tuition is charged; a small voluntary parental contribution (vrijwillige ouderbijdrage) is managed via the Ouderraad. The go-to-market is therefore regulatory, not commercial: placement is determined by the regional cooperation association, the sending school, or direct parental contact. Technology adoption is modest — iPads, the Parro parent-communication app, and an externally provided SpaceBuzz VR educational experience — with no proprietary platforms, AI/ML capability, or API surface. Strategic priorities currently center on physical infrastructure (the Kindcentrum Noorderkwartier consolidation in Almelo under the IHP 2025-2028) and ecosystem partnerships with regional institutions (Hogeschool Saxion, Heracles Almelo, FC Twente, Bibliotheek Almelo).

Name

Stichting Attendiz

Legal name

Stichting Attendiz

Website

https://so-middenbouw-en-bovenbouw.hetmozaiek-attendiz.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

2000

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Stichting Attendiz is a Dutch non-profit foundation operating ten special-education schools (SO and SBO) across Almelo, Enschede, and Hengelo, serving children aged 6-13 with psychiatric conditions — primarily Autism Spectrum Disorder — funded through the Dutch government's per-pupil system via the regional Samenwerkingsverband.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Special Education Services

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110), Elementary and Secondary Schools (61111), Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Educational Services (611), Educational Support Services (611710)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Specialized Programs & Classrooms (Autism, Emotional/Behavioral, Intellectual/Developmental, Multi-Disability) (EDAJAKAH)

Keywords

• Special education services
• Autism education
• Special primary education
• Inclusive education support
• Dutch speciaal onderwijs

Headquarters

HQ city

Almelo

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, Others

Revenue model

1. Publicly Funded Special Education: As a Dutch public special education school (SO - Speciaal Onderwijs), Het Mozaïek is funded through the Dutch government per-pupil funding mechanism via the samenwerkingsverband (regional cooperation association). No tuition is charged to parents. Additional revenue may come from voluntary parental contributions for extracurricular activities.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Stichting Attendiz operates publicly funded special education schools (SO Speciaal Onderwijs and SBO Speciaal Basisonderwijs) for children with (multiple) psychiatric conditions, primarily Autism Spectrum Disorder, in the Twente region of the Netherlands. Its flagship school SO Het Mozaïek in Almelo serves children aged 6–13 across groups 3–8, delivering highly structured, low-stimulus education with explicit direct instruction, socio-emotional development support, and individualized orthopedagogical guidance. The foundation coordinates admissions via the regional Samenwerkingsverband Passend Onderwijs Twente Noord (SWV 23-01 PO).

Product overview

Stichting Attendiz operates Het Mozaïek SO, a single special education school for children aged 6-13 with psychiatric conditions, primarily serving students with Autism Spectrum Disorder. The school offers structured education for grades 3-8, with dedicated support for social-emotional development and work attitude. The institution focuses on providing a low-stimulus, structured, and positive educational setting that prepares students for continued education and societal participation.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• SO Het Mozaïek — Special Education (Speciaal Onderwijs) Special primary education (Speciaal Onderwijs) for children aged 6–13 with (multiple) psychiatric conditions, primarily Autism Spectrum Disorder. Provides highly structured, low-stimulus education across groups 3–8 with explicit direct instruction, socio-emotional development support, orthopedagogical guidance, and preparation for transition to mainstream or vocational education.
• SO Herderschee — Special Education

Quantifiable outcome

• School celebrates 25 years of operation and ongoing student achievements (reading competitions, Sjors Lentechallenge wins, cultural projects)

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Heracles AlmelominorGTM or Marketing PartnerHeracles Almelo football club collaborated with Overijssel libraries (including Bibliotheek Almelo) on the 'Scoor een Boek!' (Score a Book!) reading project. Students from Het Mozaïek attended a special press conference at the Heracles Almelo stadium with player Tristan van Gilst.
• Bibliotheek Almelo (Overijssel Libraries)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLibraries in Overijssel, including Bibliotheek Almelo, partnered with Heracles Almelo on the 'Scoor een Boek!' reading project, which uses challenges, reading assignments, and sports activities to encourage students to read.
• FC TwenteminorGTM or Marketing PartnerFC Twente defender Max Bruns kicked off the Nationale Voorleesdagen (National Reading Days) at Het Mozaïek by reading aloud from 'Koen Kampioen' to students.
• SpaceBuzzminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSpaceBuzz, the world's first life-size virtual reality rocket, visited Het Mozaïek. Students from group 7 experienced a VR space journey guided by astronaut André Kuipers as part of an educational program combining space travel, STEM, and 21st-century skills development. The program was scientifically evaluated by Prof. Dr. Max Louwerse of Tilburg University.
• Samenwerkingsverband Passend Onderwijs Twente Noord (SWV 23-01 PO)coreOthersThe regional cooperation association determines eligibility for placement in special education and issues the required Toelaatbaarheidsverklaring (TLV). Het Mozaïek is part of this association. Contact office: Gebouw Pius X, Valeriusstraat 183, 7604 CM Almelo.
• Gemeente Almelo (Municipality of Almelo)coreOthersThe municipality of Almelo partnered with Attendiz, Viadere, and Varietas on the construction of Kindcentrum Noorderkwartier, a new child center that will house Het Mozaïek, De Wereldboom, and De Weier schools plus childcare and gym facilities. The municipality is leading the Integraal Huisvestingsplan (IHP) 2025-2028.
• Viadere & Varietas (School Boards)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSchool boards Viadere and Varietas, together with Attendiz, signed the bouwheerschapsovereenkomst (construction management agreement) with the municipality of Almelo for the new Kindcentrum Noorderkwartier. Viadere coordinates the construction process on behalf of all three school boards.
• Hogeschool SaxionminorStrategic or Co-development Partner55 Pabo (primary education teacher training) students from Hogeschool Saxion spent a day interning at four Attendiz schools including Het Mozaïek. They observed lessons, assisted in classrooms, and gained practical experience in special education.
• Ambiq, Karakter, Jarabee, Revalidatiecentrum Het RoessinghminorOthersWhen a child resides in a residential institution or is in day treatment (e.g., Ambiq, Karakter, Jarabee, or Revalidatiecentrum Het Roessingh), placement at Het Mozaïek can occur via residential placement without requiring a separate Toelaatbaarheidsverklaring.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Stichting De Onderwijsspecialisten: Dutch foundation running multiple SO and SBO schools across multiple regions, with publicly funded special education as its core business. Closely comparable in funding model, multi-site foundation structure, and target student population.
• Adelante Onderwijsgroep: Dutch special education and rehabilitation foundation with SO schools serving students with multiple disabilities and developmental conditions. Comparable in mission, funding model, and integration with healthcare partners.
• Yulius Onderwijs: Dutch organization providing special education and youth mental health services, including SO and SBO schools. Comparable because it serves students with psychiatric and developmental conditions through a publicly funded, multi-site foundation model.
• Leo Kanner Onderwijsgroep: Dutch foundation operating special education schools with an explicit focus on Autism Spectrum Disorder, mirroring Attendiz's ASD-centric mission. It is the closest comparable in terms of student population, pedagogical philosophy, and funding model.

Regional players

• Regionaal Expertise Centrum (REC) 4: Regional expertise center in the Eastern Netherlands coordinating special education support and placements. Comparable as part of the same Dutch inclusive education (Passend Onderwijs) ecosystem serving the Twente region, though it operates as a coordinating body rather than a school operator.
• Swalm & Roer Onderwijs: Dutch foundation operating primary, special, and secondary education in the Limburg region. Comparable as a multi-site publicly funded education foundation, though outside Twente and serving a different geographic catch.

Broad incumbents

• Kentalis: Large Dutch foundation providing special education and care for deaf and hard-of-hearing students. Comparable as a multi-site, publicly funded Dutch special education foundation, though its specialization (hearing) differs from ASD/psychiatric focus.
• Auris: Dutch foundation operating special education schools primarily for students with hearing and communication needs. Comparable in foundation structure, public funding, and multi-site school operations, but narrower in clinical focus.
• Bartiméus: Dutch foundation providing education and care for visually impaired and blind students. Comparable as a publicly funded, multi-site special education foundation, though focused on visual impairment rather than ASD/psychiatric conditions.

Others

• CED-Groep: Dutch educational support and assessment organization serving schools, including special education. Comparable as an ecosystem enabler to SO/SBO schools, providing diagnostic and didactic support rather than directly operating schools.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Profiles9 records

Subsidiaries10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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