Tamarschool

What Tamarschool does

Tamarschool is an evangelical primary school (basisschool) operating in the Morgenstond neighborhood of Den Haag, Netherlands, founded in 2009 as 'Evangelische basisschool Tamar' and rebranded under its current name in 2014 when it joined the governance of Stichting School met de Bijbel, a non-profit educational foundation. The school serves over 400 students across primary groups 1-8 and additionally operates Tamarinde, a VVE preschool for children aged 2.6-4 years with four playgroups (Zebra, Panda, Koala, Giraf) using the Speelplezier play-based methodology. Curriculum combines Bible-faithful education with modern academic instruction, including Dutch language, math, world orientation, music, dance, physical education (twice weekly in the school's own gymnasium), and swimming lessons for Group 5.

The underlying technology stack is minimal and administrative rather than educational: ParnasSys serves as the student information system for recording grades, progress, and personal data, with role-restricted access managed by a designated Data Protection Officer. The school supports inclusive education through SPPOH (Samenwerkingsverband Passend Primair Onderwijs Haaglanden) for coordinated special education services (Passend Onderwijs) and complies with annual GGD inspections for the preschool. There are no proprietary digital products, no AI/ML capabilities, and no public API or developer-facing platform.

The business model is government-funded tuition-supported education. As a recognized Dutch primary school, Tamarschool receives Dutch government education funding (lumpsum per student), supplemented by VVE (Voor- en Vroegschoolse Educatie) funding for the preschool, parental contributions for lunch supervision (overblijven), and fees for preschool children without VE indication. Children with VE indication born after January 1, 2021 receive 16 hours (five half-days) of free preschool per week. The school is led by interim-director Wouter van Toor, with Ellen Oppenhuizen as head of the preschool; total staff is approximately 28 across teaching, pedagogical, and administrative functions. Distribution is conducted entirely through direct enrollment, church and community referrals in The Hague, and inbound inquiries via phone, email, and walk-in visits.

Name

Tamarschool

Legal name

Tamarschool

Website

https://tamarschool.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

2009

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Tamarschool is an evangelical primary school in Den Haag's Morgenstond neighborhood, serving 400+ students across primary groups 1-8 and its preschool Tamarinde (ages 2.6-4), combining Bible-faithful education with modern academic instruction under the Stichting School met de Bijbel foundation.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Primary Education Services

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110), Child Care Services (62441)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Faith-Based Preschools (EDACABAF)

Keywords

• Primary education
• Early childhood education
• Preschool programs
• Christian school
• Elementary education

Headquarters

HQ city

Den Haag (The Hague)

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Tuition and school fees: Parents pay tuition/fees for their children's attendance at the school and preschool. The preschool Tamarinde charges fees for children without VE (Voor- en Vroegschoolse Educatie) indication, while children with VE indication receive 16 hours (= five half-days) of free care.
2. Government education funding: As a recognized evangelical primary school and preschool, Tamarschool receives government funding for education. Additional VVE (Voor- en Vroegschoolse Educatie) funding for preschool programs serving children with development indicators.
3. Before and after-school care services: The school offers lunch supervision (overblijven) on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays, and partners with external providers for extended childcare services. Parents pay for these additional care services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Tamarschool is an evangelical primary school (basisschool) operating under Stichting School met de Bijbel, offering Bible-faithful primary education for groups 1–8 to approximately 400 students in The Hague's Morgenstond neighborhood. Its affiliated preschool, Tamarinde, delivers play-based early childhood education for children aged 2.6 to 4 years, including VVE-subsidized hours for children with a VE indication. Add-on services include lunch supervision (overblijven), physical education in the on-site gymnasium, and swimming lessons for Group 5.

Product overview

Tamarschool is an evangelical primary school (basisschool) operating as part of Stichting School met de Bijbel in Den Haag. The institution offers two main educational programs: Tamarschool (primary school for groups 1-8 with approximately 400 students) and Tamarinde (preschool/VVE for children aged 2.6-4 years). Additional services include lunch supervision (overblijven), gym classes in the school's own gymnasium, and swimming lessons for group 5. The preschool uses the Speelplezier teaching method and collaborates closely with the primary school to ensure continuity in child development.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Tamarinde: Christian preschool (voorschool/VVE) for children aged 2.6 to 4 years, operating as part of Tamarschool with a focus on early childhood development, play-based learning, and biblical education.

Products and services

• Tamarschool (Evangelical Primary School) Bible-faithful primary education for groups 1–8 serving approximately 400 students in Den Haag's Morgenstond neighborhood, combining modern curriculum with Christian values and preparing students for secondary education (voortgezet onderwijs).
• Tamarinde (Preschool / VVE) Preschool (voorschool/VVE) for children aged 2.6 to 4 years using the Speelplezier play-based method across four playgroups (Zebra, Panda, Koala, Giraf) with up to 16 children per group, providing early childhood development and school readiness preparation.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 400 students enrolled, grown from founding in 2009

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Stichting School met de Bijbel (Foundation School with the Bible)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2014Tamarschool has been under the governance of Stichting School met de Bijbel since 2014. This foundation also governs the Koningin Beatrixschool. The two schools maintain regular contact, collaborate on development, and work together for good Christian education in The Hague.
• Cowboys & AngelsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEvangelical childcare provider offering before and after-school care services for Tamarschool students. Parents are referred to Cowboys & Angels for extended childcare needs.
• DAK KindercentraminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorChildcare provider offering before and after-school care services at DAK locations. The school refers parents to DAK for childcare options, with the school on Dion DAK Steenwijklaan 16 serving Tamarschool families.
• SPPOH (Samenwerkingsverband Passend Primair Onderwijs Haaglanden)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTamarschool is affiliated with this cooperative association of school boards in the Haaglanden region. SPPOH ensures that all students receive appropriate education (passend onderwijs) by coordinating support services across schools in the region.
• CJG (Centrum voor Jeugd en Gezin)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe CJG provides VE (Voor- en Vroegschoolse Educatie) indications for children who qualify for free preschool services. Children born after January 1, 2021 automatically receive VE indication enabling access to 16 hours of free preschool per week.
• GGD InspectieminorOthersThe preschool Tamarinde is inspected annually by the GGD (Municipal Health Service). Inspection reports and pedagogical educational policy plans are made available to parents on the school website.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Other Dutch evangelical primary schools (Haaglanden region): Other Protestant/evangelical primary schools in the Haaglanden region that compete for the same Bible-faithful segment and operate under similar Dutch primary education funding. Comparable in mission but operate independently of the Stichting School met de Bijbel network.

Others

• SPPOH (Samenwerkingsverband Passend Primair Onderwijs Haaglanden): Regional cooperative of school boards in Haaglanden that coordinates passend onderwijs (inclusive education) support across schools. Tamarschool is affiliated with this body, which is not a competitor but a strategic partner influencing policy and funding for inclusive education services.

Direct peers

• Other schools under Stichting School met de Bijbel: Additional primary schools within the same foundation network. They share Bible-faithful educational philosophy, governance oversight, and back-office functions, providing direct benchmark data on tuition, staffing, and utilization.
• Koningin Beatrixschool: Sister school under the same Stichting School met de Bijbel foundation, also offering Bible-faithful primary education in The Hague. Shares governance, mission, and operational practices with Tamarschool, making it the closest direct comparable.

Regional players

• Other Morgenstond/The Hague primary schools: Public and neutral primary schools in the same The Hague district and adjacent neighborhoods. They compete for the same Morgenstond-area enrollment pool and serve families with similar socioeconomic profiles, though without the explicit faith-based mission.

Emerging players

• Other Dutch VVE preschool providers: Other preschools in the Netherlands that deliver VVE (Voor- en Vroegschoolse Educatie) programs and receive corresponding government funding. Comparable to Tamarinde in target age range, funding model, and required VE coach staffing structure.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/detamarschool
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/tamarschool
• Instagraminstagram.com/tamarschool_denhaag

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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