Vavo Lyceum Roc Midden Nederland

What Vavo Lyceum Roc Midden Nederland does

VAVO Lyceum Roc Midden Nederland is a Dutch adult secondary education institution operating as part of ROC Midden Nederland, a regional vocational and adult education organization. The institution delivers VAVO (Voorbereidend Algemeen Voortgezet Onderwijs / Vocational Adult Education) programs, providing second-chance diploma pathways for students who did not pass their initial vmbo-tl, havo, or vwo exams, or who wish to upgrade between levels or earn partial subject certificates. It serves a fragmented student base of 1000+ learners annually across two physical campuses in Amersfoort (Bisschopsweg 167) and Utrecht (Kampereiland 6), with 10 distinct programs including core diploma tracks, pre-examination classes, bridging programs for international and ISK students, and summer exam retake offerings. The business model is government-funded through student tuition (lesgeld) and public education subsidies, with full-time tuition priced at €1,511 per school year (2026-2027) for students aged 18+, €40 per lesson hour for part-time students, and no tuition for students aged 16-17. Bridging programs introduce a distinct international student segment requiring NT2 (Dutch as second language) instruction.

The technology stack is conventional rather than differentiating, comprising standard educational platforms: It's Learning for learning management, Eduarte for student information (grades, attendance, scheduling), and Microsoft Office 365 for student productivity, with Multi-Factor Authentication implemented across portal access. A single sign-on gateway (Start ROCMN Portal) integrates school network, email, WiFi, and Pocket App. No proprietary technology, AI capabilities, or differentiated platform features are evident. Distribution is direct-to-consumer through campus-based intake coordinators and a referral channel via secondary school decanen (guidance counselors) for students aged 16-17. The institution is privately operated within the Dutch public education framework, with no external equity backing, no funding rounds, and no M&A activity disclosed.

Name

Vavo Lyceum Roc Midden Nederland

Legal name

ROC Midden Nederland

Website

https://vavolyceum.rocmn.nl

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

VAVO Lyceum Roc Midden Nederland is a Dutch publicly funded adult secondary education institution providing second-chance vmbo-tl, havo, and vwo diploma pathways, plus bridging programs for international students, to 1000+ learners across two campuses in Amersfoort and Utrecht.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Adult Secondary Education (VAVO)

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110), Exam Preparation and Tutoring (611691), Educational Support Services (611710)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Accelerated Learning & Grade Advancement Programs (EDAJAGAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Virtual Test Prep & Online Supplemental Instruction (K–12) (EDAJADAI), Charter Special Education & Inclusive Programs (EDAJACAF)

Keywords

• Adult secondary education
• Vocational education programs
• Diploma retake programs
• Bridging education Netherlands
• Vmbo havo vwo

Headquarters

HQ city

Amersfoort

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Government-Funded Adult Education: As a publicly funded vocational and adult education institution (VAVO - Voortgezet Algemeen Volwassen Onderwijs), ROC Midden Nederland's VAVO Lyceum is primarily funded through government tuition fees (lesgeld) collected from students, with exemptions for students aged 16-17.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

VAVO Lyceum ROC Midden Nederland provides adult secondary education (VAVO) programs delivering vmbo-tl, havo, and vwo diplomas for students aged 16 and older who need a second chance at secondary education, want to upgrade levels, or hold foreign qualifications. Programs are delivered through full-time 1-2 year trajectories, individual subject certificates, and summer exam retake courses, with personal coaching at campuses in Amersfoort and Utrecht.

Product overview

Vavo Lyceum Roc Midden Nederland is an adult secondary education institution offering a unified portfolio of programs for students who need to complete their diploma, change education levels, or earn partial certificates. The core offerings include vmbo-tl, havo, and vwo programs (each 1-2 years), with supplementary pre-examination classes and summer programs for exam retakes and profile thesis improvements. Bridging programs (schakelopleidingen) serve students with foreign or ISK backgrounds seeking entry to Dutch mbo or hbo. All programs feature personalized guidance, student coaches, and flexible study paths, delivered at two locations (Amersfoort and Utrecht).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Vmbo-tl diploma program One-year vocational secondary education program preparing adult students for mbo level 4, delivered with personalized guidance and customized study plans at the Amersfoort and Utrecht campuses.
• Havo diploma program Secondary education program preparing adult students for higher professional education (hbo), featuring personal student coaches and maatwerk study paths at Amersfoort and Utrecht campuses.
• Vwo diploma program Secondary education program preparing students for higher professional education (hbo) or university (wo), allowing students to earn partial certificates for further studies, available at Amersfoort and Utrecht campuses.
• Havo voorexamenklas (pre-examination class) Pre-examination class providing intensive preparation for the final havo exam year with structured guidance and career orientation support, available at Amersfoort and Utrecht campuses.
• Schakelopleiding hoger onderwijs (bridging program higher education) One-year bridging program for students with a foreign or ISK education background, preparing them for Dutch higher education with extra attention for Dutch language proficiency, located at the Utrecht campus.
• Schakelopleiding mbo (bridging program mbo) One-year program for students with foreign education to prepare for mbo level 3 or 4, with intensive Dutch as second language (NT2) instruction and general secondary subjects at vmbo exam level, located at the Utrecht campus.
• Zomerexamen Maatschappijleer havo-vwo Summer exam program for havo or vwo students who failed their Maatschappijleer (civic studies) exam, consisting of two sessions with the exam on a fixed day in August, located at the Utrecht campus.
• Zomerexamen Maatschappijleer vmbo-tl Summer exam program for vmbo-tl students who need to complete their Maatschappijleer (civic studies) exam, located at the Utrecht campus.
• Zomertraject Profielwerkstuk 4-daagse Intensive 4-day summer program helping havo/vwo students improve their profile thesis (profielwerkstuk) to achieve a higher grade and potentially pass their diploma, with rewriting assignments and oral defense.
• Zomertraject Profielwerkstuk Presentatie Summer program where havo/vwo students present their profile thesis to potentially recalculate their combination grade and pass their diploma, with results provided before the summer vacation.

Named customers4 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Bibliotheek UtrechtcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 20 July 2026ROC Midden Nederland became the first MBO institution in Utrecht to have a Bibliotheek op school (Library at School) partnership, enhancing student access to library resources.
• ROC Midden Nederland (parent institution)coreOthersVAVO Lyceum is an integral part of ROC Midden Nederland, a major regional educational institution operating 12 MBO colleges across Amersfoort, Nieuwegein, and Utrecht, serving as the organizational umbrella for the VAVO program.
• DUO (Dienst Uitvoering Onderwijs)coreOthersDUO administers student registrations, processes diploma combinations from different exam years, and issues official diplomas. Students with results from multiple years can request a combined diploma through DUO.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• Summa College: Large MBO institution in Eindhoven with VAVO programs for adults needing second-chance diplomas — comparable mix of vocational and adult secondary education.
• ROC van Amsterdam: Large Amsterdam-based ROC that runs a VAVO division serving adults seeking vmbo/havo/vwo diplomas in the Randstad — directly comparable in mission, program mix and intake profile to VAVO Lyceum.
• Capabel Onderwijs: Dutch second-chance and adult education provider focused on diploma retakes and level upgrades for mbo/havo — competes in the same adult second-chance segment.
• Da Vinci College: Regional college in Dordrecht operating MBO and VAVO programs, including second-chance secondary education for adults — closely comparable in program portfolio and target segments.
• Volksuniversiteit: Dutch adult education provider offering courses, diplomas and exam-prep pathways for adults — comparable adult-learner focus and second-chance positioning.
• MBO Rijnland (ROC ID College / ROC Leiden): Regional MBO/VAVO operator in the Leiden region with adult secondary education offerings — comparable in scale, regional footprint and student profile.

Broad incumbents

• Open Universiteit: Dutch open university delivering flexible higher-education and adult learning programs — broader incumbent in the adult/continuing education space.
• LOI (Leraren Opleiding Internet): Largest Dutch distance-learning provider covering secondary, mbo and hbo programs; offers online vmbo/havo pathways that partially substitute for VAVO offerings.

Regional players

• MBO Utrecht: Regional MBO provider in Utrecht offering adult education and bridging programs — directly overlaps with VAVO Lyceum's Utrecht catchment.

Emerging players

• NTI (Nederlands Talen Instituut): Online education provider offering secondary and vocational programs, including exam preparation and diploma pathways relevant to VAVO candidates.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Subsidiaries12 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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