VCL Den Haag

What VCL Den Haag does

VCL Den Haag (legally Het Vrijzinnig Christelijk Lyceum) is a public secondary school in The Hague, Netherlands, founded in 1929. It serves students aged 12-18 across three Dutch secondary education tracks: HAVO (senior general secondary education), Atheneum, and Gymnasium (the latter including classical languages Latin and Greek). The school operates under a liberal-Christian identity guided by the motto 'Zelf denken, samen doen' ('Think independently, work together'), and maintains a 38-employee organization with a leadership team of a rector-bestuurder, two conrectors, and five department heads (afdelingsleiders). Approximately 131 students enter the first-year (brugklas) cohort annually, yielding an estimated total enrollment of 500-900 students across all year levels.

The school delivers its core curriculum through classroom instruction supplemented by a broad enrichment portfolio including Blended Learning, performing arts (Podiumkunsten), cultural education (CKV), social engagement (MaS), student support services (Decanaat, Dyslexie, Huiswerkbegeleiding, Zorg), and more than eight student-led committees. An annual exchange program with Rysensteen Gymnasium in Copenhagen, Denmark, provides international exposure. The technology backbone consists of Magister (a third-party student information system for grades, attendance, and scheduling) and Google Authenticator for login. The school holds a 'Haagse Veilige School' certification (2021) and is GDPR/AVG compliant with a designated Data Protection Officer.

VCL's business model is government-funded: as a Dutch public secondary school, it charges no tuition and receives operational funding through Dutch government educational subsidies on a per-student basis. Supplementary revenue is immaterial and limited to alumni donations via Stichting Vrienden van het VCL (minimum €20/year or €150 lifetime membership) and modest fees for alumni reunion events. The school distributes its offering through direct-to-family enrollment via its website, Open Days, school tours, 'minilesjes' for primary school group 8 students, and parent information evenings, all within the The Hague regional market.

Name

VCL Den Haag

Legal name

Het Vrijzinnig Christelijk Lyceum

Website

https://vcl-school.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

1929

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

VCL Den Haag is a public secondary school in The Hague, Netherlands, founded in 1929, offering HAVO, Atheneum, and Gymnasium tracks for students aged 12-18. It is government-funded and supplements core academics with extracurricular programs, student support services, and an annual exchange with a Danish partner school.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Den Haag

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Government-funded education: As a public secondary school in the Netherlands, VCL is funded by the government. Education is free for students; funding comes from Dutch government educational subsidies.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

VCL Den Haag is a Dutch secondary school offering three academic tracks — HAVO, Atheneum, and Gymnasium — to students typically aged 12 to 18. The school delivers classroom-based secondary education supported by individualized student guidance, a wide range of extra-curricular activities, and international exchange programs, all grounded in a liberal-Christian educational identity.

Product overview

VCL Den Haag (Vrijzinnig-Christelijk Lyceum) is a secondary education institution offering HAVO, Atheneum, and Gymnasium programs. The school operates a modular educational framework combining core academic curricula with enrichment programs including Blended Learning, student support services (Begeleiding), performing arts (Podiumkunsten), and various student committees. International exchange programs with Denmark and annual events like the Benefietsreis and Brugklaskamp provide experiential learning opportunities. The school uses Magister as its primary student administration system.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• HAVO (Hoger Algemeen Voortgezet Onderwijs)
• Atheneum
• Gymnasium
• International Exchange Program
• Individualized Student Guidance
• Extra-Curricular Activities (music, arts, sciences)

Quantifiable outcome

• Pass rate exceeds 94% for both havo and vwo exams

Named customers2 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Make a Wish FoundationminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 2 June 2025VCL students undertook a charity bike trip to Antwerp and back, raising money for Make a Wish Foundation. 50 students participated, cycling 100+ km each way, with the wethouder (municipal councilor) Hilbert Bredemeijer presenting the donation check.
• Rysensteen Gymnasium (Denemarken)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnual student exchange program with Danish partner school in Copenhagen. Students from both schools visit each other to participate in cultural and educational activities including presentations on Sustainable Development Goals.
• Stichting Vrienden van het VCLcoreOthersFoundation that finances school activities and projects, and provides financial support to students who lack resources for educational provisions and extracurricular activities. Also manages the alumni database and fundraises through membership contributions (€20/year or €150 lifetime 'Vriend voor het Leven').
• Haagse Hogeschool (The Hague University of Applied Sciences)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for CKV (Cultural and Artistic Education) kick-off where university students teach research skills to Havo 4 students.
• Voedselbank Scheveningen (Food Bank)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSchool community organizes food drives initiated by the student Bond (Bondsbestuur) to support the local food bank.
• MadurodamminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerVCL students participate in Madurodam's College van B&W (Board of Directors) program, where students are elected and installed as 'city council members' of the miniature city.
• Stichting KwasaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnual sponsor run (sponsorloop) where students raise money for Stichting Kwasa, which supports children with disabilities.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Christelijk Gymnasium Sorghvliet: A long-established gymnasium/pre-university secondary school in Den Haag serving the same regional student catchment as VCL, with overlapping classical-language and VWO emphasis. Directly competes for the same group 8 graduates and parent segment in The Hague.
• Maerlant Lyceum: A Den Haag-based secondary school offering havo, atheneum, and gymnasium programs. Directly competes for the same regional student population and offers a comparable Dutch secondary education portfolio.
• Segbroek College: A larger Den Haag-based secondary school offering multiple tracks including havo/vwo, serving the same regional catchment. Comparable along target market (group 8 graduates in Den Haag) and core product (Dutch secondary education tracks).
• Haags Montessori Lyceum: A Den Haag-based secondary school offering havo, atheneum, and gymnasium programs with a distinct pedagogical identity (Montessori). Competes with VCL for the same regional student pool and parental preference for values-driven education.
• International School of The Hague: Another Den Haag secondary option serving an overlapping family demographic, particularly families seeking international or multilingual secondary education. Relevant peer for families choosing between Dutch-system and international-system secondary schooling in The Hague.
• Het Stedelijk Lyceum: A Dutch secondary school network offering havo/vwo tracks across multiple campuses, including in The Hague region. Comparable along product offering and Dutch secondary education framework.

Regional players

• British School in the Netherlands: An international secondary school in the Den Haag region offering British-system education. Comparable along target market (expats and internationally-minded families in The Hague) but offers a different curriculum framework rather than Dutch havo/vwo.
• Erasmus College (Rotterdam): A Dutch secondary school in nearby Rotterdam offering comparable havo/vwo programs. Operates in the same broader Randstad secondary education market but in a different city, making it a regional rather than direct Den Haag competitor.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/VCL-Den-Haag-186365712245531
• Instagraminstagram.com/vcl_denhaag
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/vcl-denhaag

Compliance3 records

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