What Graafschap College does

Graafschap College is a Dutch MBO (middelbaar beroepsonderwijs) vocational education institution and the largest regional training center (Regionaal Opleidingscentrum) in the Achterhoek region of Gelderland, Netherlands. It delivers vocational programs at Levels 1–4 across more than 15 sectors including business, technology, healthcare, hospitality, personal care, sport, and security, through both school-based (Bol) and work-based (Bbl) learning pathways. The institution operates four physical campuses across Doetinchem (J.F. Kennedylaan, Maria Montessoristraat, Sportweg) and Groenlo, with the central campus housing the College van Bestuur, sector management, and main educational facilities.

The platform backbone is the MijnGC student portal, which provides single sign-on access to Microsoft 365 applications (Outlook, Word, Teams, Excel, PowerPoint) without re-authentication. Student enrollment is processed through the CAMBO digital registration system requiring DigiD authentication. The institution participates in the MBO Digitaal consortium for standardized information security controls protecting student and staff data. Beyond core MBO programs, the institution operates a Taalschool (NT1/NT2 language education), VAVO (adult secondary education for vmbo-tl and havo diplomas), and Graafschap College Werkt for corporate training and adult reskilling.

The business model is dominated by Dutch government funding based on student enrollment numbers, supplemented by statutory tuition fees (€303-€1,458 per student per year depending on level and pathway) often reimbursed by employers for BBL students, and revenue from corporate training through Graafschap College Werkt. The institution serves four primary segments: vmbo graduates entering vocational education, adult learners pursuing retraining, regional businesses seeking workforce development, and Achterhoek municipalities partnering through DigiTaalhuis for community education. A regional employer network provides BBL placements and internships, and 8 municipalities collaborate through DigiTaalhuis Achterhoek for adult basic-skills delivery, with the CBCT scoring the partnership at 61/69 as an exemplary public-public model.

Name

Graafschap College

Legal name

Graafschap College

Website

https://graafschapcollege.nl

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Graafschap College is a Dutch MBO vocational education institution and the largest regional training center in the Achterhoek region, operating four campuses across Doetinchem and Groenlo and serving vmbo graduates, adult learners, regional employers, and municipalities through Level 1–4 programs and DigiTaalhuis community education.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Vocational Education and Training

NAICS

Technical and Trade Schools (6115), Educational Support Services (611710)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Undergraduate Business Schools (BBA/BSBA Programs) (EDAHAHAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Scholarship, Financial Aid & FAFSA Support (EDAMAKAF)

Keywords

• Vocational education
• MBO training programs
• Adult continuing education
• Work-based learning
• Dutch language school

Headquarters

HQ city

Doetinchem

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 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 Education: Primary revenue stream from Dutch government funding for MBO education based on student enrollment numbers
2. Tuition Fees (Lesgeld/Cursusgeld): Statutory tuition fees charged to students aged 18+: €1,458/year for Bol (2025-2026), €303-735/year for Bbl depending on level. Fees are often reimbursed by employers for Bbl students
3. Corporate Training and Retraining: Revenue from businesses and institutions through 'Graafschap College Werkt' programs for adult education, reskilling, and corporate training

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Graafschap College is an MBO vocational education institution offering school-based (Bol) and work-based (Bbl) training programs across Levels 1 to 4 in sectors spanning healthcare, business, technology, hospitality, personal care, and sport. It also provides Vavo adult secondary education, a Taalschool for NT1/NT2 Dutch learners, and Graafschap College Werkt for corporate training, retraining, and continuing professional development.

Product overview

Graafschap College is a vocational education institution (mbo) providing comprehensive educational programs across multiple sectors. The institution operates as a unified platform-plus-services model with its MijnGC student portal integrated with Microsoft 365. Core offerings include MBO-opleidingen (vocational programs at levels 1-4), Vavo (adult secondary education), Taalschool (language education), and Graafschap College Werkt (continuing education). Programs span Business, Technology, Healthcare, Hospitality, and Personal Care sectors. The SMART START orientation system allows students to explore related programs before specialization. Special initiatives like DigiTaalhuis Achterhoek extend educational services into the broader community.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• MBO-opleidingen (Vocational Education Programs) Vocational education programs at MBO Levels 1-4 across 15+ sectors including Business, Technology, Healthcare, Hospitality, and Personal Care. Delivered through both school-based (Bol) and work-based (Bbl) learning pathways for vmbo graduates and adult learners.
• Vavo (Adult Secondary Education) Adult secondary education programs enabling individuals to obtain a vmbo-tl or havo diploma, available as full programs or as individual subject certificates.
• Taalschool (Language School) Dutch language education programs for both native Dutch speakers (NT1) and non-native speakers (NT2), supporting adult language acquisition.
• Graafschap College Werkt (Continuing Education and Retraining) Continuing education, retraining, and corporate training programs for professionals, businesses, and individuals seeking courses, training, and professional development.
• DigiTaalhuis Achterhoek (Community Basic Skills Service) Low-threshold community-based service providing support for language, numeracy, and digital skills to residents. A collaboration between eight Achterhoek municipalities, regional libraries, and Graafschap College, offering group language lessons and one-on-one volunteer coaching.
• Verzorgende IG (Nursing Assistant Program) Level 3 nursing assistant program (3-year Bol or 2-year Bbl) training students to support and care for elderly, mothers with newborns, and people with chronic conditions or disabilities. Includes work-based learning placements.
• Schoonheidsspecialist (Beauty Specialist Program) Level 3 beauty specialist program (2 years) teaching facial and body treatments, makeup application, nail care, and massage services.
• Kapper (Hairdresser Program) Level 2 hairdresser program teaching hair washing, cutting, coloring, and styling techniques.
• Ondernemer handel en/of diensten (Entrepreneur Trade and/or Services) Entrepreneurship program starting academic year 2026-2027 (limited to 60 student places), focused on entrepreneurship skills including AI integration for content creation and trend analysis. First year follows the SMART START foundation model.

Quantifiable outcome

• DigiTaalhuis Achterhoek exceeded 2025 targets for language trajectories (taaltrajecten)
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• DigiTaalhuis AchterhoekcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 25 June 2026DigiTaalhuis Achterhoek is a collaboration between the eight Achterhoek municipalities, regional libraries, and Graafschap College. It provides low-threshold support for residents in basic skills including language, numeracy, and digital skills. For both NT1 (native Dutch speakers) and NT2 (Dutch as second language) residents. Achieved quality certification score of 61/69 from CBCT, rated as exemplary public-public partnership model.
• Eight Achterhoek MunicipalitiescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEight municipalities in the Achterhoek region (including Doetinchem, Zutphen, and others) partner with Graafschap College through DigiTaalhuis Achterhoek to provide basic skills education to residents.
• Achterhoek Regional LibrariescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional libraries collaborate with Graafschap College and municipalities in DigiTaalhuis Achterhoek, providing spaces for voluntary language coaches to support residents one-on-one.
• ROC van TwenteminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborative partnership for the Doktersassistent (Medical Assistant) program, where ROC van Twente holds exam responsibility while Graafschap College delivers the education.
• Regional Employer NetworkcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNetwork of businesses and institutions across the Achterhoek region providing Bbl (work-based learning) placements, internships, and apprenticeship opportunities for students across all sectors.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Aventus: Regional MBO college in the Veluwe/IJssel region of Gelderland, offering the same MBO Levels 1-4 vocational programs with Bol/Bbl pathways, corporate training, and government funding — a near-clone of the Graafschap College operating model.
• ROC Nijmegen: Regional MBO college in Nijmegen (also Gelderland province) offering vocational programs, work-based learning, and adult education — most directly comparable as a peer Dutch MBO in the same province with similar Achterhoek-adjacent student catchment.
• Koning Willem I College: Regional MBO college in 's-Hertogenbosch serving North Brabant with Bol/Bbl vocational programs, corporate training, and government funding — comparable in scale, sector breadth, and dual-pathway vocational training model.
• Summa College: Large MBO institution in the Eindhoven region offering vocational education Levels 1-4, dual learning, and corporate training — comparable in product mix and government-funded operating model, with similar SMART-style orientation features.
• Deltion College: Major MBO institution in Zwolle serving the broader IJssel-Vecht region with vocational education, dual learning pathways, and corporate training — directly comparable in scale, program breadth, and regional vocational training center positioning.
• Curio: Large MBO institution in West Brabant (Breda/Roosendaal) formed from the merger of multiple regional ROC entities — directly comparable as a Dutch regional MBO with the same vocational training, dual learning, and corporate reskilling offerings.
• ROC van Twente: Another large Dutch regional MBO institution in neighboring Twente, already collaborating with Graafschap College on the Doktersassenten program. Most directly comparable as a regional vocational training center with similar Bol/Bbl pathways and government funding model.
• MBO Utrecht: Regional MBO college in Utrecht offering Levels 1-4 vocational education, dual learning pathways, and corporate training — directly comparable in product mix, funding model, and segment breadth.

Emerging players

• MBO DigiTaalhuis (national program): National consortium of which Graafschap is a member, developing standardized information security frameworks for Dutch MBO institutions — adjacent peer as a technology/standards partner rather than a competitor, but indicative of the broader Dutch MBO digital infrastructure ecosystem.
• Capabel Onderwijs: Dutch private MBO provider focused on healthcare, social work, and education programs — comparable as a Dutch MBO competitor with a more regional/specialist footprint and a focus on second-chance adult learners similar to Graafschap's adult education stream.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

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Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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