Stichting Scientia Potentia Est

What Stichting Scientia Potentia Est does

Stichting Scientia Potentia Est (doing business as Stichting SPE) is a Dutch nonprofit foundation (Stichting met ANBI-status) founded in 2003 and headquartered in Amsterdam Zuidoost, with additional service locations in Venserpolder and Almere. The organization runs the integrated EduSupport program, a five-pillar framework combining learning support, family support, poverty reduction, citizenship formation, and school dropout prevention for youth aged 4–26 and their parents or guardians in vulnerable Amsterdam neighborhoods. Core services include Huiswerkbegeleiding (homework supervision), Leerondersteuning (tutoring for primary school students), Cito/Doorstroomtoetstraining, Examentraining (VMBO/HAVO/VWO exam prep), three summer school programs (The Level Up, Zomer in de Stad, Zomer met Dromen), soft skills and resilience training, mentorship for high-potential students, career days, study choice guidance, job application coaching, and a Tech Collective program introduced for technology education. The technology stack is intentionally lean: WordPress website, Google Forms for registration, Mollie for donation and fee processing, and standard social media channels; no proprietary platform or AI components are disclosed.

The organization employs 20 staff and is led by Director Kwame Agyapong-Ntra ("Meester Kwame"), supported by a three-person board (Chair R.A. Niikoi, Treasurer R. Awuah, Secretary E. Freeman). Its go-to-market is community-led: peer-to-peer mentorship where former participants return as mentors, combined with school partnerships, neighborhood referrals, and word-of-mouth. Revenue comes from a mix of municipal subsidies (primarily from Gemeente Amsterdam), contributions from at least 10 private foundations (including VLK Foundation, Janivo Stichting, Fred Foundation, Fundatie Sobbe, VSBfonds, Koornzaayer, Nieuw Amsterdams Verbond, Fonds 1999), corporate partners, and modest parent fees (€140/month plus a €25 one-time registration for homework supervision). Summer school programs and services for families with limited means are offered free of charge, with financial support routed through Leergeld Amsterdam and Scholierenvergoeding. Annual reach exceeds 300 youth and 700 parents/guardians, with 255 summer school participants and 15 truants returned to education reported for 2024.

Name

Stichting Scientia Potentia Est

Legal name

Stichting Scientia Potentia Est

Website

https://stichtingspe.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

2003

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Stichting Scientia Potentia Est (Stichting SPE) is a Dutch ANBI-status nonprofit foundation in Amsterdam Zuidoost that delivers the EduSupport program, providing homework supervision, tutoring, exam preparation, summer schools, family support, and dropout prevention to youth aged 4–26 and their families in vulnerable neighborhoods.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Youth Educational Support Services

NAICS

Educational Support Services (6117), Educational Services (61)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Tutoring, Study Skills & Learning Strategies for ASE (EDAAABAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Adult Learner Support Services (Advising, Case Management, Wraparound Supports) (EDAAABAJ), Attendance, Engagement & Truancy Intervention Services (EDAJAIAI)

Keywords

• Youth education support
• Homework supervision
• Tutoring services
• Family support
• School dropout prevention

Headquarters

HQ city

Amsterdam

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Subsidies and Grants: Primary funding from government subsidies and contributions from foundations and funds. The organization receives support from the Municipality of Amsterdam and various private foundations.
2. Foundation and Corporate Contributions: Financial contributions from private foundations and corporate partners who support the mission of educational equity.
3. Parent Contributions for Homework Supervision: Parents pay a monthly fee of €140 for homework supervision services (3 hours per week, 2 days per week), plus €25 one-time registration fee.
4. Individual Donations: Individual donors contribute to support the EduSupport program and help more youth and families receive assistance.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Stichting Scientia Potentia Est (Stichting SPE) is a Dutch ANBI-registered foundation that delivers educational support and youth welfare services in Amsterdam Zuidoost. Its core offerings include supervised homework guidance, tutoring, summer school programming, parental and child support, and family-oriented interventions targeting youth aged 4 to 26 at risk of school dropout.

Product overview

Stichting Scientia Potentia Est (SPE) operates as a single unified social welfare organization centered on its EduSupport Program, which provides an integrated approach to youth development in Amsterdam Southeast. The core offerings include Huiswerkbegeleiding (homework guidance) and Leerondersteuning (learning support) for primary and secondary students, supplemented by specialized Cito-training and Examentraining services. SPE also runs three distinct summer school programs: The Level Up, Zomer in de Stad, and Zomer met Dromen. Beyond academic support, the organization provides soft skills training, resilience building, family support, and career guidance through Beroependagen. The five pillars of EduSupport are: learning support, family support, poverty reduction, citizenship formation, and school dropout prevention. Services are delivered through peer-to-peer mentorship where former participants become mentors, supported by professional staff and volunteers.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Homework Supervision Structured after-school homework guidance and study support for youth enrolled in primary and secondary education, delivered at the foundation's Amsterdam Zuidoost location for a monthly fee.
• Tutoring (Nabije Toekomst) One-on-one and small-group academic tutoring aimed at preventing school dropout and improving learning outcomes for youth aged 4-26.
• Summer School Free summer educational programming for youth during school holidays, providing continued learning, enrichment, and supervision.
• Family and Parental Support Guidance and intervention services for parents and children addressing family dynamics, parenting challenges, and child welfare concerns.
• Five-Pillar Community Program Integrated program combining educational support, tutoring, family support, anti-racism awareness, and role-model mentorship aimed at strengthening youth welfare and social inclusion in Amsterdam Zuidoost.

Quantifiable outcome

• 85% of youth improved school performance
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• Gemeente Amsterdam (Municipality of Amsterdam)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrimary government partner providing subsidies and support for SPE's educational programs in Amsterdam Zuidoost. Partnership enables the implementation of the EduSupport program and summer school activities.
• Coöperatiekring AmsterdamcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCooperative of 81 participants who have collectively donated to 19 organizations working on educational equality in the Metropolitan Region Amsterdam over the past 5 years. SPE has benefited from this collective funding mechanism.
• StadgenootmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHousing corporation collaborating with SPE on neighborhood improvement initiatives in Holendrecht. Organizations work together to create a pleasant neighborhood environment.
• Social Pact Amsterdam ZuidoostcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCoalition of residents, social organizations, schools, businesses, and government working together to build a strong, safe, and inclusive neighborhood. SPE is a proud partner contributing to this collective impact initiative.
• Zuidoost AcademiemajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal educational initiative in Amsterdam Zuidoost that collaborates with SPE on educational programs.
• SprenkelsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOrganization partnering with SPE on educational initiatives.
• Meesters met DromenmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner organization for the 'Zomer met Dromen' summer school program, focused on discovering student talents and stimulating enjoyment of attending school.
• Universiteit van Amsterdam (UVA) - Homework HubminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUniversity of Amsterdam initiative on diversity and inclusion where SPE participates as a community partner.
• VTW AmsterdamminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOrganization partnering with SPE on educational and community initiatives.
• Zomer met DromenmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner organization for summer programming, collaborating on the 'Zomer met Dromen' summer school initiative.
• JeugdfondsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerYouth fund for which Meester Kwame serves as an intermediary, helping families access financial support for children's educational needs.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• Stichting Het Vergeten Kind: Dutch nonprofit advocating for children growing up in unsafe environments. Comparable in youth-welfare focus and partnership with municipalities; less directly competitive on academic tutoring.
• Stichting UAF: Dutch foundation supporting refugee students in higher education. Comparable in educational-equity mission and study-choice guidance services; serves an adjacent (rather than overlapping) population.
• Stichting NUGEN: Dutch nonprofit supporting disadvantaged youth through education and personal-development programs. Comparable mission and target population; operates on a smaller scale and serves as a regional emerging peer.

Broad incumbents

• Studiekring: Dutch commercial provider of after-school tutoring and homework supervision across many cities. Comparable on huiswerkbegeleiding service line; competes for the same paid-tier families in overlapping geographies.
• Lyceo: Largest commercial provider of homework supervision, tutoring, and exam training in the Netherlands. Comparable in core service (huiswerkbegeleiding, examentraining) but operates as a scaled commercial incumbent rather than community-embedded nonprofit.
• Stichting Kinderpostzegels: Major Dutch children's charity funding education and development projects for vulnerable youth. Comparable in funder role and beneficiary demographic; functions more as grantmaker than direct service provider.

Direct peers

• JINC: Dutch nonprofit focused on youth career orientation and talent development for children from lower-income backgrounds. Comparable in target population and educational-equity mission; overlaps on career guidance (Beroependagen) and soft-skills training.
• Stichting IMC Weekendschool: Dutch nonprofit offering weekend enrichment education for youth aged 10-14 from under-resourced communities. Directly comparable in mission (educational equity) and target demographic, though delivery model (weekend immersion vs. after-school tutoring) differs.
• Buddy Programma (Stichting Buddy Nederland): Mentorship-based youth support organization in the Netherlands pairing vulnerable young people with volunteer mentors. Closely comparable on the peer-to-peer/role-model mentorship model that is central to SPE's differentiation.
• Stichting Leergeld: National Dutch foundation providing financial support so children from low-income families can participate in education and activities. Overlaps with SPE's poverty-reduction and family-support work and serves the same vulnerable demographic.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/Stichtingspe-111263117321326
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/st-scientia-potentia-est
• Instagraminstagram.com/stichtingspe

Compliance1 record

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Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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