TEB Vakschool BV

What TEB Vakschool BV does

TEB Vakschool BV is a Dutch vocational training organization headquartered in Tilburg, North Brabant, with practical training locations in Tilburg and 's-Hertogenbosch. It delivers BBL (work-based learning) programs in installation technology and electrical engineering, placing apprentices with its 60+ member installation companies under a cooperative model anchored by Coöperatie TILSI (founded 1987). The organization's commercial footprint extends beyond apprenticeships into certified craftsmanship ("vakmanschap") training for CO safety, heat pumps, and hydraulic balancing, plus a broad upskilling catalog covering SCIOS inspection scopes, NEN 1010/3140 electrical standards, InstallQ-recognized solar PV, F-gases refrigeration, security installation, and VCA safety certifications. A subset of courses is eligible for OSR (Wij Techniek) and RTI subsidies, which materially lower end-buyer cost.

The technical stack is intentionally lean: an e-learning portal ("Cursusportaal") is operated on the Author-e platform and integrates ISSO's installation-technology knowledge bank ("kleintjes") for theory content, while practical training is delivered in physical classrooms in Tilburg and 's-Hertogenbosch. Most instructional and student-coordination work is handled by a core team of 6 people — a director (Cees), a student counselor (Linda), and four instructors covering installation technology, electrical technology, heat pumps, water-based regulation, and CO craftsmanship. Backoffice administration is outsourced to FSM Installatiediensten.

Revenue is generated primarily through per-course unit pricing (courses range from €95 exams to €2,950 F-gases Category 1 training), BBL student training fees, and detachment services where TEB Vakschool employs students and assigns them to member companies under the CAO for Technical Installation Industry. GTM is hybrid: a sales-led motion recruits member companies and places BBL students, while direct-to-consumer enrollment happens via the website and school open days. There are no funding rounds, no institutional investors, and no disclosed revenue; ownership remains anchored in the cooperative/membership structure, with GasNed Verenigde (now Abel Inkoop) holding a partial stake from a post-2010 expansion transaction.

Name

TEB Vakschool BV

Legal name

TEB Vakschool BV

Website

https://tebvakschool.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

2010

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

TEB Vakschool BV is a Tilburg-based Dutch vocational training school delivering BBL apprenticeships and certified upskilling courses in installation technology, electrical engineering, heat pumps, and inspection standards to 60+ member installation companies and individual technicians in North Brabant.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Vocational Training Services

NAICS

Apprenticeship Training (611513), Technical and Trade Schools (6115)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Apprenticeships, Pre-Apprenticeships & Work-Based Learning (EDAAAOAC)

Keywords

• Vocational training services
• Installation technology education
• Electrical engineering training
• Work-based learning programs
• Technical craftsmanship certification

Headquarters

HQ city

Tilburg

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. BBL Student Training Services: Training and practical guidance services for BBL (work-based learning) students. Most students are directly employed by member companies. TEB Vakschool provides practical lessons and examination preparation.
2. Detachment Services: Students can be detached via TEB Vakschool, where they are employed by TEB Vakschool and assigned to member companies. Rates are arranged per student with appropriate contracts.
3. Upskilling and Refresher Courses: Various technical courses including VCA, NEN standards, SCIOS inspections, craftsmanship certifications, and installation technology courses. Many courses are eligible for OSR subsidy via Wij Techniek.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

TEB Vakschool BV delivers BBL vocational education and supplementary craftsmanship training for the technical installation industry. Its core offerings are work-based learning programs in Installation Technology (Installatietechniek) and Electrical Engineering (Elektrotechniek), delivered in partnership with over 60 member installation companies, complemented by Vakmanschap (craftsmanship) certifications covering CO, heat pumps, hydraulic balancing, refrigeration, NEN/SCIOS standards, solar PV and security installations, plus an e-learning course portal.

Product overview

TEB Vakschool is a vocational training organization founded by mechanical and electrical installation companies, operating as a unified platform for BBL (work-based learning) education and supplementary courses. The core offering consists of BBL programs in Installation Technology and Electrical Engineering, supplemented by an e-learning portal and specialized craftsmanship (vakmanschap) certification programs. The product portfolio includes: core BBL education tracks (Installatietechniek and Elektrotechniek); the E-learning Cursusportaal for online professional development; Vakmanschap programs for CO (carbon monoxide), Heat Pumps (Warmtepompen), and Hydraulic Balancing (Waterzijdig Inregelen); technical course categories covering Refrigeration, NEN standards, SCIOS inspections, Solar PV, Security Systems, and General Safety (VCA); and placement/attachment services for students. All offerings are delivered in partnership with over 60 member installation companies.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• TILSI: A cooperative (coöperatie) of installation companies founded in 1987. TILSI serves as a member organization and advisory body to TEB Vakschool, indicating desired training courses and acting as a sounding board. The cooperative originally facilitated collective purchasing among installers.

Products and services

• BBL Opleiding Installatietechniek Beroepsbegeleidende leerweg (BBL) work-based learning program for mechanical engineering installations, preparing students for MBO-level practical exams and BPV (beroepspraktijkvorming) assignments in partnership with 60+ member installation companies.
• BBL Opleiding Elektrotechniek Beroepsbegeleidende leerweg (BBL) work-based learning program for electrical engineering, covering installation, maintenance and troubleshooting of electrical systems, with practical training at member installation companies.
• E-learning Cursusportaal

Quantifiable outcome

• Energy savings of 7% to 15% through proper water-based regulation of heating installations

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

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

• TILSI (Coöperatie)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1987TILSI is a cooperation founded in 1987 by and for installers in Tilburg. It originally provided collective purchasing through GasNed Inkoop (now Abel Inkoop). In 2010, TILSI stood at the origin of TEB Vakschool's founding. The cooperation continues to advise on training needs and serves as a sounding board for TEB Vakschool.
• InstallQcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInstallQ certification partner for Vakmanschap Warmtepompen and other technical certifications. TEB Vakschool offers InstallQ-recognized diplomas for heat pump craftsmanship, solar panel installation, and other technical skills.
• SBB (Stichting Beroepsonderwijs Bedrijfsleven)coreOthersSBB Erkend leerbedrijf (recognized training company) status. SBB is the Dutch foundation that connects vocational education with the business world, recognizing companies as suitable training environments for students.
• VTi AmsterdamminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner organization in the Amsterdam region for technical installation education.
• GasNed Verenigde (now Abel Inkoop)moderateStrategic or Co-development PartnerGasNed Verenigde acquired part of TEB Vakschool to enable greater expansion. GasNed Inkoop (now Abel Inkoop) originated from TILSI's collective purchasing function.
• FSM InstallatiedienstenmoderateImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerFSM Installatiediensten provides backoffice services for TEB Vakschool's headquarters in Tilburg, handling administrative and operational support functions.
• Author-emoderateTechnology or IntegrationAuthor-e (040-7470009, [email protected]) is the executor of the e-learning na- en bijscholing (refresher and additional training) for installation technology courses. Provides the technical platform for TEB's e-learning offerings.
• ISSO (Kennisbank)moderateTechnology or IntegrationDutch knowledge institute for installation technology. TEB Vakschool's e-learning uses ISSO's 'kleintjes' (little ones) - condensed knowledge resources for practical application in installation technology training.
• ROC (Regionale Opleidingscentra)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional Training Centers where BBL students follow theoretical education. TEB Vakschool coordinates with ROC schools and member companies to provide practical training and student guidance.
• Member Installation Companies (60+)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMore than 60 mechanical and electrical installation companies that provide employment and practical training opportunities for BBL students. These members receive upskilling services and training coordination from TEB Vakschool.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Summa College: Large regional vocational college in Eindhoven offering MBO technical tracks including installation and electrical. Comparable as a broad incumbent in technical vocational education in the same North Brabant labor market.
• Techniek Nederland (Installatiewerk): Dutch trade association for the installation sector, which runs industry training and previously employed TEB's director (ROI/Installatiewerk). Comparable as a broader incumbent in the same installation-trade education and certification space, but operates at industry-association scale rather than as a regional vakschool.
• Bureau Veritas Training (Netherlands): Global certification and training provider with Dutch operations delivering VCA, NEN, and inspection-related training. Comparable as a broader incumbent offering overlapping safety and standards certification courses that compete for the same corporate-training budget.
• Kiwa Training & Certification: Major Dutch TIC (testing, inspection, certification) provider with training services across NEN, SCIOS, and installation standards. Comparable as a broader incumbent offering many of the same compliance-driven courses that TEB Vakschool markets to member companies.
• ROC Tilburg: Regional Training Centre that delivers the theoretical component of BBL programs for installation and electrical students in the same geography as TEB Vakschool. A broader incumbent providing competing vocational education pathways, though subsidized rather than member-funded.

Emerging players

• NCOI Techniek: Dutch vocational training provider with a dedicated 'Techniek' division offering MBO and HBO technical programs including installation tracks. Comparable as an emerging broader player expanding into the same technician upskilling market with a more digital delivery model.

Direct peers

• Schildervakschool: Dutch trade-specific vakschool for the painting trade, organized around BBL-style apprenticeship. Closely comparable as a vakschool model — small, trade-specialist, member-supported, and focused on craftsmanship certification — only differing in the underlying trade.
• Bouwmensen: Dutch cooperative-style apprenticeship organization for the construction trades. Closely comparable to TEB Vakschool in that it organizes BBL-style work-based learning with member companies, providing both apprenticeship intake and adult upskilling — only the trade differs (construction vs. installation).

Regional players

• VTi Amsterdam: Technical installation training partner based in the Amsterdam region. Comparable in offering installation and electrical BBL/upskilling, but operates in a different Dutch province, making it a regional peer rather than a direct Tilburg-area competitor.

Others

• Author-e: E-learning platform provider that powers TEB Vakschool's online learning portal. Comparable as a technology partner/adjacent ecosystem participant rather than a competitor, since Author-e enables TEB's digital delivery.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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