What Stellingwerf College does

Stellingwerf College is a public secondary school (voortgezet onderwijs) located at Quadoelenweg 29 in Oosterwolde, Friesland, Netherlands, operated as a non-profit government-funded institution. It serves students from the Ooststellingwerf municipality and surrounding Friesland area, offering five educational tracks spanning vocational to pre-university levels: VMBO Basis, VMBO Kader, Mavo, Havo, and VWO Atheneum. The school is regionally distinguished by its Verrijkt VWO (enriched, six-year) and Versneld VWO (accelerated, five-year) programs for gifted students, both officially authorized by the Dutch Ministry of OC&W since the 2016-2017 school year — making it the first and only school in Northern Netherlands to offer both variants at that time.

The school's core technology infrastructure is a hybrid digital learning environment combining physical instruction with commercial platforms: Magister for student information, Itslearning for electronic learning, Eduflex for scheduling, Zivver for GDPR-compliant secure communication, Microsoft Office 365 and OneDrive for staff productivity, AFAS Insite for payroll, and DUO Security for two-factor authentication. From school year 2025-2026, a BYOD laptop mandate is in effect for bridge class students, supported through a partnership with Easy4U (The Rent Company). Specialized educational programs include Technasium (Onderzoeken & Ontwerpen), where students work on real-world assignments from regional businesses; PPMG (Praktijkgericht Programma Maatschappij) for havo students; the mandatory 'Leren = Eindeloos' extracurricular workshop program; and Cambridge English certification preparation within Verrijkt VWO.

The school's business model is government-funded public education: it does not charge tuition, and revenue is derived from Dutch Ministry of OC&W allocations tied to enrollment numbers. Ancillary revenue streams are immaterial — laptop rental/purchase facilitated through Easy4U (€15–€20/month, with revenue flowing to the vendor), and optional paid activities such as the €499 wintersport trip to Au-Schoppernau. The school employs 114 staff, operates a single campus, and targets group 8 primary school students and their parents as its primary customer segment through open days, experience days, talent afternoons, the 'Op naar de brugklas' transition program, and digital recruitment channels including Instagram and a dedicated bridge class vlog series.

Name

Stellingwerf College

Legal name

Stellingwerf College

Website

https://stellingwerfcollege.nl

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Stellingwerf College is a public secondary school in Oosterwolde, Friesland, Netherlands, offering VMBO, Mavo, Havo, and VWO tracks to regional students. It is government-funded and distinguished by Ministry-authorized Verrijkt VWO and Versneld VWO gifted programs, plus Technasium project-based learning with regional businesses.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Secondary Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110), Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Learning Management Systems (LMS) & Digital Classrooms (EDAJAMAA)

Keywords

• Secondary education
• Public school
• Gifted education
• Vocational education
• Pre-university education

Headquarters

HQ city

Oosterwolde

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Government-Funded Public Education: Stellingwerf College is a public secondary school (voortgezet onderwijs) funded by the Dutch government. As a public school, it does not charge tuition fees. The school receives government funding based on student enrollment numbers.
2. Laptop Sales and Rental (via Easy4U/The Rent Company): Parents can purchase or rent laptops for their children through Easy4U (a subsidiary of The Rent Company). This is an optional ancillary service provided through a third-party vendor partnership, with prices ranging between €15 and €20 per month inclusive of insurance. The school facilitates this through a partnership but the revenue flows to Easy4U.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Stellingwerf College is a publicly funded secondary school delivering full-time education at five levels: VMBO Basis, VMBO Kader, Mavo, Havo, and VWO Atheneum, with differentiated tracks including Verrijkt VWO and Versneld VWO for gifted students and the Technasium program for project-based learning. The school operates on a single campus in Oosterwolde, Friesland, and provides mandatory digital learning infrastructure (laptops from school year 2025-2026), student support services, and extracurricular workshops such as Leren = Eindeloos.

Product overview

Stellingwerf College is a secondary school in Oosterwolde offering a comprehensive educational programme across five levels: VMBO Basis, VMBO Kader, Mavo, Havo, and VWO (Atheneum). The school operates as a unified multi-track institution, with a core portfolio of educational programmes spanning vocational to pre-university levels. Key supplementary offerings include Verrijkt VWO (enriched) and Versneld VWO (accelerated) tracks for gifted students, and the Technasium programme which provides real-world project-based learning. The school supports its educational mission with digital platforms including Itslearning (learning management), Magister 6 (student information), and a laptop programme via Easy4U. Beyond the classroom, the Leren = Eindeloos workshop programme offers mandatory and voluntary extracurricular activities, and Beeldcoaching provides professional development support for teachers.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Verrijkt VWO: Enriched VWO program for gifted students - a six-year program with enrichment and deepening, officially recognized by the Ministry of Education since 2016-2017.
• Versneld VWO
• Technasium

Products and services

• VMBO Basis Entry-level vocational secondary education pathway (Basis Beroepsgerichte Leerweg) offering extra support in small classes with practical lessons starting from the first year and a work-study trajectory option in year four, for students who benefit from a hands-on, supportive learning environment.
• VMBO Kader Vocational secondary education pathway (Kader Beroepsgerichte Leerweg) combining theoretical subjects at mavo level with practical orientation. Students choose a sector and follow programmes in BWI, PIE, MVI, or Zorg & Welzijn, with VCA light certification available for PIE and BWI students.
• Mavo Theoretical secondary education pathway (Theoretische Leerweg) for students who prefer theory over practice. Students choose from theoretical subjects and can add practical options such as LO2 or PGP-IT, with the diploma enabling progression to MBO 3 or 4.
• Havo Five-year higher general secondary education programme (Hoger Algemeen Voortgezet Onderwijs) providing a broad range of subjects and profiles. Students can choose from elective subjects including Tekenen, Informatica, NLT, Spaans, Bedrijfseconomie, Filosofie, PGPM, and Onderzoeken & Ontwerpen (Technasium).
• VWO Atheneum Six-year pre-university secondary education programme (Voorbereidend Wetenschappelijk Onderwijs Atheneum) preparing students for higher and scientific education. Students can choose from electives including Tekenen, Informatica, Maatschappijwetenschappen, NLT, Spaans, Bedrijfseconomie, Filosofie, and Onderzoeken & Ontwerpen (Technasium).
• Verrijkt VWO Enriched six-year pre-university programme for gifted students, providing deepening and enrichment alongside the standard curriculum. Includes subjects such as Filosofie, Drama, and versterkt Engels (Cambridge English certificate) in the lower years, with continued enrichment into the upper years (bovenbouw).
• Versneld VWO Accelerated five-year pre-university programme for students who know their study direction early and can progress faster. Available within the verrijkt VWO learning route.
• Technasium (Onderzoeken & Ontwerpen) Specialized programme in which students work on real-world assignments from companies and institutions, developing skills in collaboration, presentation, and research across HAVO and VWO levels.
• Leren = Eindeloos Voluntary workshop programme for first-year students and beyond, offering a range of extracurricular workshops in arts, sports, and skills. Participation is mandatory for first-year students as part of the school's enrichment offering.
• Easy4U Laptop Program Laptop rental and purchase programme offered in partnership with The Rent Company (Easy4U), providing laptops with insurance, warranty, damage/theft protection, software installation, and a loan device during repairs for students starting in the first year of secondary school. Priced at €15-€20 per month inclusive of insurance for school year 2025-2026.
• Beeldcoaching Image coaching (BC) service deployed to support beginning teachers, provided by a qualified beeldcoach using video recordings for professional development.

Quantifiable outcome

• VWO exam results above national average, with atheneum results that can be compared favorably with schools in the region and nationally
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration12 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered minor, core and flagship.

• Fuif Fabriek (Oosterwolde)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 28 January 2026The Fuif Fabriek in Oosterwolde collaborates with the school's PPMG class on community service projects. Students completed assignments for the 'Fuif voor ieder kind' foundation, which provides birthday parties for children from low-income families. The Fuif Fabriek serves as the physical venue and partner for these student-led projects.
• Easy4U (The Rent Company)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2025Easy4U, a subsidiary of The Rent Company, is the school's preferred vendor for student laptops. The partnership enables parents to purchase or rent laptops with an all-inclusive package covering service, warranty, damage/theft protection, and a loan device during repairs. Laptops are delivered to students' homes and installed at school. This partnership is essential for the school's 2025-2026 bridge class laptop program rollout.
• VNN (Verslavingszorg Noord-Nederland)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025VNN provided a parent information evening on vaping, smoking, alcohol, and drugs, and guidance on how parents can discuss these topics with their children. This complements the in-school guest lecture on vaping given to bridge class and second-year students by a medical doctor.
• Stichting Scala (Ooststellingwerf Welzijnsorganisatie)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Stichting Scala, the welfare organization of the municipality of Ooststellingwerf, presented its youth activities and the Go YoFlo program at the parent information evening on vaping and substance use. They support the school's efforts in student wellbeing and prevention.
• Regional Technical SMB Companies (Techniek Tastbaar)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Approximately 17 regional technical small and medium-sized businesses and educational institutions participate in the annual 'Techniek Tastbaar' event at the school, each presenting a hands-on activity related to their specific industry. This provides students with real-world exposure to technical careers and helps businesses connect with potential future talent.
• GGD FryslânminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025GGD Fryslân provides the external confidential advisor (externe vertrouwenspersoon) for the school through a formal complaints procedure for situations involving abuse of power, covering discrimination, racism, aggression, violence, (sexual) harassment, and (cyber) bullying. This is a mandated partnership under Dutch school regulations.
• Stichting Leergeld Friesland OostminorOthers · 1 January 2025Stichting Leergeld provides financial support to families who cannot afford the cost of a laptop for school. Families receiving support from Stichting Leergeld receive the same laptop as other students. The school coordinates with this organization to ensure equal access to its laptop program.
• Nationaal Programma GroningenflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 October 2024Nationaal Programma Groningen organized the Scholenchallenge 'Wij hebben de toekomst', a hackathon where students developed innovative mobility solutions. Two teams from Stellingwerf College won prizes (Overall Winner and Most Impact). The partnership also involves Stichting Technasium and the provinces of Groningen, Drenthe, and Friesland.
• Stichting TechnasiumflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 October 2024Stichting Technasium co-organized the Scholenchallenge 'Wij hebben de toekomst' with Nationaal Programma Groningen and provincial partners. Technasium is also the overarching organization for the O&O (Onderzoeken & Ontwerpen) subject offered at the school, where students work on real business challenges.
• Provinces of Groningen, Drenthe, and FrieslandflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 October 2024The three northern Dutch provinces provided support for the Scholenchallenge 'Wij hebben de toekomst', a hackathon event involving students from across the region. The provinces back initiatives that engage young people in solving regional societal challenges.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Broad incumbents

• Stedelijk Gymnasium Leiden: Public VWO gymnasium in Leiden serving high-achieving students with enriched curriculum including Cambridge English. Comparable as a Dutch public pre-university school with similar gifted-enrichment positioning, though at a different geographic scale.
• Stichting Carmelcollege: Large Catholic secondary education group operating multiple schools across the Netherlands including vmbo/havo/vwo tracks. Comparable as a multi-school Dutch secondary operator at substantially greater scale.
• Vossius Gymnasium: Public VWO gymnasium in Amsterdam offering a pre-university track with classical and modern languages. Comparable as a Dutch public VWO/gymnasium with a focus on high-achieving students.
• LVO (Limburgs Voortgezet Onderwijs): Large public secondary school group in Limburg operating multiple vmbo/havo/vwo schools. Comparable as a multi-school Dutch public secondary operator with similar funding structure and curriculum levels.

Direct peers

• CSG Penta (Penta College): Public secondary school group in Friesland offering vmbo, havo, and vwo tracks across multiple locations. Directly comparable in scale, governance (public funding), and regional Friesland footprint.
• CSG Bogerman: Public secondary school in Sneek (Friesland) offering similar multi-level Dutch secondary education (vmbo/havo/vwo) to regional families. Directly comparable as a Friesland-based public school serving the same provincial catchment.
• RSG Tromp Meesters: Public secondary school in Steenwijk (Overijssel, near Friesland border) offering vmbo/havo/vwo. Directly comparable as a neighboring public secondary school competing for the same cross-border catchment.
• Dockinga College: Public secondary school in Dokkum (Noord-Friesland) offering similar vmbo/havo/vwo programs to regional students. Comparable as a Northern Netherlands public secondary school in the same competitive market.

Others

• Stichting Technasium: Foundation coordinating the Technasium (O&O) program across a network of Dutch secondary schools. Directly relevant as the umbrella organization for Stellingwerf College's Technasium offering and a key partner in its project-based learning model.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks1 record

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

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Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

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