Stichting Aquila

What Stichting Aquila does

Stichting Aquila is a Dutch not-for-profit educational foundation headquartered in Ommen, Overijssel, that provides specialized education to children and young people who require additional support beyond the regular Dutch education system. The foundation operates three schools covering the full vertical spectrum of special education: Johan Seckel (speciaal basisonderwijs / SBO), Boslust (speciaal onderwijs and voortgezet speciaal onderwijs / SO and VSO), and De Maat (practical education preparing students for independent living, working, and leisure). The foundation is funded primarily through Dutch government allocations tied to student enrollment, operating as a publicly-supported stichting under Dutch law (KvK 40060527, RSIN 005730053) with a not-for-profit structure.

The organization is governed by a single-member Board of Directors led by Taeke Venema (Voorzitter College van Bestuur) and supervised by a six-member Raad van Toezicht (Supervisory Board) chaired by K. Stijkel. Each of the three schools has a dedicated director (Tom Odink at Johan Seckel, Alex Grolleman at Boslust, and Rineke ter Haar at De Maat). Stichting Aquila operates from a single headquarters in Ommen with a mailing address at Postbus 118, and it maintains separate websites for each school alongside its unified foundation portal. The foundation employs approximately 24 staff across its operations and emphasizes a Christian identity with stated educational values centered on collaboration, mastery, ownership, entrepreneurship, and passion.

Stichting Aquila's go-to-market is not commercial but institutional: families enter through the formal Dutch special-education referral and enrollment system, and the foundation recruits staff through its dedicated vacancies portal. Its competitive positioning rests on regional leadership ('toonaangevend in de regio') for special-needs education and on offering the complete range of special education programs under a single foundation. No proprietary technology platform, digital product, or AI capability is disclosed, and the organization's footprint is confined to the Overijssel region of the Netherlands.

Name

Stichting Aquila

Legal name

Stichting Aquila

Website

https://stichtingaquila.nl

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Stichting Aquila is a Dutch not-for-profit educational foundation operating three schools in Ommen, Netherlands, that provide special primary education, special/continued special education, and practical education to children and youth requiring specialized support.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Special Education Services

NAICS

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

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Charter Special Education & Inclusive Programs (EDAJACAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Special Needs & Learning Differences Private Schools (EDAJABAH), Behavioral & Social-Emotional Support (ABA, PBIS, Counseling) (EDAJAKAE)

Keywords

• Special education services
• Practical education programs
• Special needs schooling
• Special basisonderwijs
• Government funded education

Headquarters

HQ city

Ommen

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Government-Funded Education: As a public educational foundation in the Netherlands, Stichting Aquila receives government funding based on enrolled students. This funding covers operational costs including staff salaries, facilities, and educational materials. The foundation operates as a not-for-profit entity providing specialized educational services.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Stichting Aquila is a Dutch educational foundation that operates three specialized schools in the Ommen region: Johan Seckel for special primary education (SBO), Boslust for special education and continued special education (SO/VSO), and De Maat for practical education. The foundation provides individualized learning programs in a safe, stimulating environment for children and youth with special educational needs, learning difficulties, developmental challenges, and behavioral issues who do not fit within regular education systems.

Product overview

Stichting Aquila is an educational foundation operating a portfolio of three specialized schools providing special (basic) education, practical education, and continued special education to students who need extra support. The organization operates Johan Seckel (special basic education), Boslust (special education and continued special education), and De Maat (practical education preparing students for independent living). All schools are located in the Ommen region of the Netherlands and operate within a unified educational philosophy emphasizing safety, stimulation, and tailored learning processes.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Johan Seckel A school for special basic education (SBO - speciaal basisonderwijs) with the motto 'Leren doe je samen' (Learning is done together), serving students who need extra support in the Ommen region.
• Boslust A school for special education (SO) and continued special education (VSO - voortgezet speciaal onderwijs) with the motto 'Je zál ons een zorg zijn!' (We will take care of you), focused on student development and growth.
• De Maat A practical education school that prepares students for a future where they work, live as independently as possible, and enjoy their leisure time, offering practical experience essential for independence.

Named customers3 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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AI maturity

App detail

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• Koninklijke Kentalis: Dutch foundation operating special education (SO/VSO) and related services primarily for deaf and hard-of-hearing students. Highly comparable to Stichting Aquila as a publicly funded 'bijzonder onderwijs' foundation running multiple specialized schools.
• Bartiméus: Dutch foundation providing education, care and support for people with visual impairments, including special primary/secondary schools. Directly comparable as a non-profit Dutch stichting running special-education schools within a foundation governance structure.
• Koninklijke Auris Groep: Dutch group of special-education schools and related services for children with communication, hearing and language needs. Closely matches Aquila's model of a multi-school foundation delivering SBO/SO/VSO education under publicly funded, non-state governance.
• Stichting Visio: Dutch foundation providing education and support for people with visual impairments, including special schools. Comparable as a publicly funded foundation operating special-education institutions under a values-driven, non-profit model.
• Adelante: Dutch organization providing special education (including SBO/SO/VSO) alongside rehabilitation and youth care. Comparable as a multi-site Dutch special-education provider with integrated education and support services similar to Aquila's practical-education offerings.
• Vitus Zorg & Onderwijs: Dutch organization combining special education (SO/VSO) and youth care in North Brabant. Comparable to Aquila as a Dutch provider running specialized schools with integrated care pathways for children with complex educational needs.
• Stichting De Onderwijsspecialisten: Dutch foundation focused on special education (SBO/SO/VSO) across multiple regions in the Netherlands. Closely comparable as a publicly funded foundation running a network of specialized schools with a values-based educational philosophy.

Broad incumbents

• Catapult Learning: US-based provider of K-12 special-education, intervention and professional-learning services to schools and districts. Comparable in delivering specialized instructional services to students with diverse learning needs, though operating at much larger scale and on a commercial rather than foundation model.
• Stride, Inc. US provider of online and blended K-12 learning, including programs for at-risk and special-needs students. Relevant as a broader incumbent offering alternative K-12 delivery models that compete for the same student populations served by Aquila's practical-education and special-education tracks.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks4 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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