Wolfert Lyceum

What Wolfert Lyceum does

Wolfert Lyceum is a public secondary school (openbare school) located in Rotterdam, Netherlands, operating as one of six locations within the Wolfert van Borselen scholengroep for openbaar voortgezet onderwijs (public secondary education). The school is governed by Stichting BOOR (Bestuur Openbaar Onderwijs Rotterdam), a government entity responsible for public education in Rotterdam, and offers three Dutch secondary education tracks: havo (Higher General Secondary Education), atheneum, and gymnasium. Its pedagogy is grounded in Daltononderwijs (Dalton education), built on five core values: zelfstandigheid (independence), samenwerking (cooperation), verantwoordelijkheid (responsibility), reflectie (reflection), and effectiviteit (effectiveness). The school employs approximately 51-100 staff and serves secondary-school-aged students in the Rotterdam region.

Wolfert Lyceum's educational offering combines the Dalton methodology with a personal growth and coaching system in which students receive customized learning plans and regular progress discussions captured in a personal development plan (voortgangsplan). The technology stack is operational rather than product-led: ICT is integrated into the curriculum, while off-the-shelf systems Magister (student information) and Zermelo (scheduling) handle administration. The school supplements core academics with a broad extracurricular portfolio, including Daltonplusuren elective blocks (chess, photography, baking, guitar), Jong Ondernemen (young entrepreneurship), Bèta+ (enhanced STEM), a debate team, maatschappelijke stage (community service), a Ghana educational trip, versterkt talenonderwijs (enhanced language education), and Cambridge English preparation. Academic outcomes are a stated strength, with a 95% HAVO pass rate and 88% VWO pass rate reported in 2026 exams and multiple Cum Laude distinctions awarded in both 2025 and 2026.

Wolfert Lyceum is a non-profit educational institution with no commercial revenue model. It is funded through Dutch government per-pupil allocations administered via Stichting BOOR, supplemented by a voluntary parental contribution (vrijwillige ouderbijdrage) for optional activities. Education is tuition-free. Distribution and enrollment are community-led, driven by reputation, open houses, "Doe & Ontdek" trial days, information evenings for primary school group 7/8 students, and active social media presence (LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook). The school is a strategic partner in the Opleidingsschool Rotterdam consortium with Hogeschool Rotterdam, ICLON (Universiteit Leiden), TU Delft, Codarts, and Willem de Kooning Academie, and co-designed the World Teachers Training Programme with ICLON, reinforcing its role as both a school and an academic training institution.

Name

Wolfert Lyceum

Legal name

Wolfert van Borselen scholengroep voor openbaar voortgezet onderwijs

Website

https://wolfert.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

2006

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Wolfert Lyceum is a public secondary school in Rotterdam, Netherlands, operated under Stichting BOOR as part of the Wolfert van Borselen scholengroep. It offers havo, atheneum, and gymnasium programs using Dalton education methodology with personal coaching and broad extracurricular offerings.

Ownership category

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Product category

Secondary Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

International/Global Curriculum Schools (IB, Cambridge, etc.) (EDAJABAG)

Keywords

• Secondary education
• Dalton education
• Pre-university schooling
• Havo atheneum gymnasium
• Public secondary school

Headquarters

HQ city

Bergschenhoek, Zuid-Holland

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Government-Funded Education: As a public secondary school under Stichting BOOR (Bestuur Openbaar Onderwijs Rotterdam), Wolfert Lyceum is funded by the Dutch government through per-pupil funding. Education is free for students; the school charges a voluntary parental contribution (vrijwillige ouderbijdrage) for optional activities.

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Go-to-market motion1 record

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Core offering

Wolfert Lyceum is a public secondary school providing havo, atheneum, and gymnasium education under the Daltononderwijs (Dalton education) methodology for students typically aged 12-18 in Rotterdam. The school delivers structured personal coaching, customized learning plans, and an open learning centre, supplemented by enhanced programs including Bèta+ (STEM), Versterkt talenonderwijs, Praktijkgerichte havo, Jong Ondernemen (Young Entrepreneurship), Daltonplusuren electives, a debate team, and an international Ghana trip.

Product overview

Wolfert Lyceum is a public secondary school within the Wolfert van Borselen scholengroep, offering three education levels: havo (Higher General Secondary Education), atheneum, and gymnasium. The school operates on the Daltononderwijs (Dalton education) methodology with five core values: independence, cooperation, responsibility, reflection, and effectiveness. Students receive personal guidance, customized learning plans, and clear structure to develop independence and self-confidence. The school provides a broad range of extra-curricular programs including Daltonplusuren (elective activities like chess, photography, baking, guitar), maatschappelijke stage (community service), Jong Ondernemen (entrepreneurship), Bèta+ (enhanced STEM), debatteam (debate), Ghana-reis (international trip), and Plusprogramma's (challenging enrichment activities). The school also offers Praktijkgerichte havo (practical-oriented havo) and Versterkt talenonderwijs (enhanced language education). Outstanding students can achieve Cum Laude honors on their diplomas.

Differentiator

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Functional benefit

Products and services

• Havo (Higher General Secondary Education) Havo (Higher General Secondary Education) track at Wolfert Lyceum preparing students for higher professional education (hbo); includes the Praktijkgerichte havo variant with hands-on learning experiences.
• Atheneum Atheneum secondary education track at Wolfert Lyceum preparing students for university-level studies, delivered through the Dalton methodology.
• Gymnasium Gymnasium secondary education track with emphasis on classical languages (Latin and Greek), preparing students for university-level studies within the Dalton framework.
• Daltononderwijs (Dalton Education Program) Pedagogical program at Wolfert Lyceum based on five Dalton core values: zelfstandigheid (independence), samenwerking (cooperation), verantwoordelijkheid (responsibility), reflectie (reflection), and effectiviteit (effectiveness). Includes personal guidance, customized learning plans, and regular coaching sessions.
• Daltonplusuren (Dalton Plus Hours) Elective activity program offered multiple times per school year in the lower years, where students can choose lessons such as chess, photography, baking, or guitar playing to develop broader skills.
• Bèta+ Program Enhanced science and mathematics program offering additional challenges for students interested in STEM subjects beyond the standard curriculum.
• Jong Ondernemen (Young Entrepreneurship) Young Entrepreneurship program that encourages students to develop entrepreneurial skills and mindset through practical business activities.
• Versterkt Talenonderwijs (Enhanced Language Education) Enhanced language education program offering additional language learning opportunities beyond the standard curriculum, including Cambridge English preparation.
• Maatschappelijke Stage (Community Service Internship) Community service internship program where students gain practical experience contributing to society as part of their education.
• Debatteam (Debate Team) Debate team where students develop argumentation and public speaking skills through competitive debate activities.
• Ghana-reis (Ghana Educational Trip) Educational trip to Ghana offering international experience and cultural exchange opportunities for Wolfert Lyceum students.

Quantifiable outcome

• 95% HAVO pass rate and 88% VWO pass rate in 2026 exams
• +1 more outcomes

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Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

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Feature4 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Opleidingsschool Rotterdam (OSR)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWolfert van Borselen is proud to be part of the Opleidingsschool Rotterdam (OSR), a broad cooperation of schools for secondary and vocational education. Together with partners including Hogeschool Rotterdam, ICLON (Universiteit Leiden), TU Delft, Codarts, and the Willem de Kooning Academie, Wolfert commits to training excellent teachers in Rotterdam. Wolfert van Borselen functions as an academic training school (academische opleidingsschool / Professional Development School Rijnmond).
• Hogeschool RotterdamcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in the Opleidingsschool Rotterdam (OSR) cooperation. Together with Wolfert van Borselen and other partners, Hogeschool Rotterdam contributes to the training of future teachers in Rotterdam.
• ICLON (Universiteit Leiden)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe ICLON (International Centre for Research and Development on Learning and Instruction) at Leiden University collaborates with Wolfert van Borselen on teacher training. Wolfert also trains students of the World Teachers Programme of ICLON who focus on bilingual and international education. Additionally, together with ICLON, Wolfert has designed a new training trajectory for academics seeking a career in bilingual or international education (World Teachers Training Programme).
• TU DelftminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in the Opleidingsschool Rotterdam (OSR) cooperation contributing to teacher training in Rotterdam.
• Codarts RotterdamminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in the Opleidingsschool Rotterdam (OSR) cooperation contributing to teacher training in Rotterdam.
• Willem de Kooning AcademieminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in the Opleidingsschool Rotterdam (OSR) cooperation contributing to teacher training in Rotterdam.
• European Council of International Schools (ECIS)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerWolfert van Borselen teachers are expected to pursue professional development abroad, including at conferences of the European Council of International Schools, as part of their bilingual and international education programs.
• International Baccalaureate (IB)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerWolfert van Borselen teachers participate in professional development through conferences of the International Baccalaureate organization as part of their international education approach.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Wolfert College: Sister school within Wolfert van Borselen scholengroep offering mavo, havo, vwo, and isk tracks. Competes for the same Rotterdam primary school graduates and shares governance and brand under Stichting BOOR.
• Rotterdam International Secondary School (RISS): Sister international school within Wolfert van Borselen scholengroep offering international havo+ and vwo+ tracks. Competes for internationally oriented and expat families in Rotterdam with the most international curriculum positioning in the group.
• British School in the Netherlands: Major international school in the Netherlands offering British curriculum secondary education from primary through secondary. Comparable to Wolfert Lyceum for internationally oriented and expat families seeking international secondary education in the Randstad region.
• UWC Maastricht: United World College in Maastricht offering the IB Diploma Programme alongside a Dutch-stream curriculum. Comparable international/IB orientation to Wolfert Lyceum's international positioning and academic-distinction culture, but operating in the southern Netherlands rather than Randstad.
• Wolfert Dalton: Sister school within the same Wolfert van Borselen scholengroep sharing the Dalton pedagogical framework and Rotterdam student market, with ~750-800 students across mavo/havo/vwo levels. Direct comparable on methodology and geography.
• Wolfert Tweetalig: Sister bilingual school (tweetalig havo and vwo) within the same scholengroep. Directly competes with Wolfert Lyceum for internationally oriented Dutch families seeking bilingual secondary education in Rotterdam.
• Vossius Gymnasium: Public gymnasium in Amsterdam offering atheneum and gymnasium tracks with a strong academic and classical languages focus. Comparable to Wolfert Lyceum as a public Dutch gymnasium pursuing academic excellence, multiple Cum Laude distinctions, and a strong reputation in its city.
• Wolfert Lansing: Sister school in the same scholengroep offering vmbo and mavo/havo tracks. Targets the same Rotterdam primary school cohort for secondary placement and shares the same Stichting BOOR governance.

Broad incumbents

• International School of Amsterdam: One of the largest international schools in the Netherlands, offering IB programmes from primary through secondary. A broader, well-established incumbent in the international secondary education market that overlaps with Wolfert Lyceum's international orientation for Dutch and expat families.

Regional players

• International School of The Hague: International school in The Hague offering IB and other international curricula. Comparable in offering to Wolfert Lyceum's international orientation but operating in a different Randstad city, so competes indirectly for cross-border expat families.

Market position

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks4 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/WolfertLyceum
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/school/wolfertlyceum
• Instagraminstagram.com/wolfert.lyceum

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Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries5 records

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