What Quadraam does

Quadraam (Stichting Quadraam) is a Dutch educational foundation that operates 14 secondary schools across 21 locations in the Arnhem, De Liemers, and Overbetuwe regions of the Netherlands, serving approximately 12,000 students aged roughly 12–18 with a workforce of around 1,500 employees. The foundation is headquartered in Duiven and is governed by an Executive Board and a Supervisory Board. Its offering spans general secondary education (VMBO, HAVO, VWO) plus a portfolio of specialized programs, including Q-highschool for advanced coursework serving roughly 500 students, Montessori Breed, Agora, Symbioseklas, and Chill & Skill, alongside ISK (International Schakelklas) provision for newcomer students. Supporting services include Quadraam Diagnostiek & Advies for psychological support, the Leermiddelen Regieplatform for learning-materials management, and GroeiRadar for student growth monitoring. AI and VR are piloted at specific schools (Maarten van Rossem, Symbion) and AI is on the agenda of the internal Quriuz professional development academy.

Quadraam runs two notable internal capacity-building entities: Quriuz, an in-house professional development academy for staff, and Qoers Opleidingsschool, a teacher-training partnership with three Dutch universities of applied sciences (HAN, RDA, HU) through which it claims to train approximately 40% of its incoming teachers. This teacher pipeline is structurally embedded with regional university partners and constitutes an operational differentiator versus standalone schools.

The foundation is a non-profit funded primarily through per-pupil allocations from the Dutch Ministry of Education (OCW), supplemented by program-specific subsidies. There is no commercial pricing model, equity capital, or external investor base. Quadraam joined the Neon cooperative of Dutch secondary schools effective March 1, 2026, and adopted the Leermiddelen Regieplatform network-wide in April 2026, indicating a shift toward cooperative and platform-based operating models within the regulated secondary education sector.

Name

Quadraam

Legal name

Stichting Quadraam

Website

https://quadraam.nl

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Quadraam is a Dutch non-profit educational foundation operating 14 secondary schools across 21 locations in the Arnhem, De Liemers, and Overbetuwe regions, serving approximately 12,000 students and funded primarily by the Dutch Ministry of Education.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Secondary Education

NAICS

Educational Services (611), Educational Support Services (611710)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public Virtual & Blended Learning Programs (District-Run) (EDAJAAAI)

Keywords

• Secondary education
• School network
• Vocational education
• Teacher training
• Educational foundation

Headquarters

HQ city

Duiven

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices5 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 Education Funding: As a public educational institution (school board), Quadraam receives funding from the Dutch Ministry of Education, Culture and Science (OCW) to provide secondary education services. Funding is based on student enrollment numbers.

Go-to-market motion1 record

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Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Quadraam is a non-profit Dutch educational foundation (Stichting Quadraam) that operates a network of 14 secondary schools across 21 locations in Arnhem, De Liemers, and Overbetuwe, serving approximately 12,000 students aged 12-18 across all levels from praktijkonderwijs to vwo-gymnasium. Each school maintains its own identity and educational profile (Montessori, Technasium, bilingual, sport, creativity, etc.), while sharing centralized services such as Q-highschool advanced courses, Quriuz professional development, Qoers teacher training, and Quadraam Diagnostiek & Advies diagnostic services. Funding is primarily provided by the Dutch Ministry of Education, Culture and Science (OCW) based on student enrollment.

Product overview

Quadraam is a Dutch secondary education board (onderwijsbestuur) operating 14 schools across 21 locations in Arnhem, De Liemers, and Overbetuwe, serving approximately 12,000 students and 1,500 staff. Its core product is the Quadraam School Network — a portfolio of schools spanning all educational levels from praktijkonderwijs to vwo-gymnasium, each with distinctive profiles (sports, creative arts, technology, Montessori, high-ability, bilingual, etc.). This network is supported by a suite of internal platforms and services: Quriuz (the internal house academy for professional development), Qoers Opleidingsschool (teacher training partnership), Q-highschool (advanced Parcoursen courses not available at individual schools), Quadraam Diagnostiek & Advies (psychological and diagnostic services), the Leermiddelen Regieplatform (centralised learning materials management), GroeiRadar (student growth monitoring), and specialised programmes such as Montessori Breed, Chill & Skill, Symbioseklas, and Agora-onderwijs. The schools collectively share the ambition of 'elke leerling tot leren brengen' (bringing every student to learning).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Quadraam School Network Network of 14 secondary schools across 21 locations in Arnhem, De Liemers, and Overbetuwe, serving approximately 12,000 students and nearly 1,500 staff. Schools span all educational levels from praktijkonderwijs to vwo-gymnasium, each with its own distinctive profile.
• Q-highschool Advanced course programme offering Parcoursen — subjects (such as informatics, philosophy, business economics, Spanish, mathematics C/D, social sciences, Italian) not available at a student's own school. Modules are 8-week blocks, self-paced, with approximately 500 participating students.
• Quriuz Internal house academy of Quadraam focused on continuous professional development for all staff and students. Offers Qtime sessions, workshops, masterclasses, training, events, functional/thematic networks, and IMPACTcafés covering AI, coaching, leadership, and basic skills.
• Qoers Opleidingsschool Teacher training partnership between Quadraam and three teacher education institutes (HAN, Radboud Docenten Academie, and Instituut Archimedes). Coordinates, monitors, and organises the training of new teachers; takes responsibility for 40% of new teacher education.
• Quadraam Diagnostiek & Advies Team of psychologists, orthopaedagogues, and a psychological-pedagogical assistant providing diagnostic testing and advisory services to Quadraam schools. Services include dyslexia testing, intelligence testing, personality assessment, dyscalculia testing, and individual development perspective planning support.
• Leermiddelen Regieplatform Independent learning materials management platform adopted by Quadraam to support schools in choosing, ordering, and managing learning materials, providing greater control, flexibility, and choice freedom.
• GroeiRadar (Growth Radar) Monitoring tool allowing teachers and staff to quickly see how a student is growing and developing at a glance, supporting early intervention and personalised support.
• Chill & Skill After-school programme at Maarten van Rossem and Olympus College offering extended learning and growth opportunities beyond regular lessons, designed as a springboard for equal opportunities.
• Montessori Breed Practice-oriented subject at Montessori College Arnhem in which students work on real-world practical assignments, developing both practical and social skills. It is the first practice-oriented exam subject within the theoretical learning path (mavo).
• Symbioseklas Symbiosis class at Liemers College Zonegge, run jointly with vso Mariëndael, providing a structured and predictable learning environment to prepare students for full participation in regular secondary education.
• Agora-onderwijs Challenge-based learning approach at Liemers College Agora and Zonegge where students learn from their own interests rather than traditional subjects, working towards a regular diploma through self-directed challenges with expert support.

Quantifiable outcome

• Nearly 2,000 students graduated in 2025
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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AI capability4 records

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Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Onderwijscoöperatie NeonminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 March 2026Quadraam became a member of Neon (Nederlands Onderwijsinstituut) cooperative as of March 1, 2026. This gives teachers more control over their teaching materials, aiming for affordable, current, and flexible materials that better align with educational practice.
• Hogeschool van Arnhem en Nijmegen (HAN)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHAN is one of three teacher training institutions partnering with Quadraam through the Opleidingsschool Qoers. Qoers coordinates, monitors, and organizes the training of new teachers, with HAN providing part-time and full-time teacher training programs. Qoers takes responsibility for 40% of new teacher training.
• Radboud Docenten Academie (RDA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRDA is a partner in the Opleidingsschool Qoers consortium alongside Quadraam and other teacher training institutes, contributing to the joint responsibility for training new teachers.
• Instituut Archimedes (HU)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInstituut Archimedes is part of the Hogeschool Utrecht and partners with Quadraam through Qoers for teacher training, providing various part-time and full-time programs.
• Regional Businesses and InstitutionsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerQuadraam schools work intensively with regional businesses, institutions, and the community. Students gain practical experience, work with modern techniques, and discover their talents in real-world settings through internships, guest lectures, and projects.
• Mariëndael (vso)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLiemers College Zonegge operates symbiose classes in intensive cooperation with vso Mariëndael, combining the structure of special education with the opportunities of regular education to prepare students for full participation.
• De BrouwerijminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOlympus College started a special havo 4 class with extra support in close cooperation with De Brouwerij, designed for vso students with internalizing problems transitioning to regular secondary education.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Stichting Conexus: Dutch secondary education foundation operating multiple schools in the Nijmegen/Gelderland region. Directly comparable to Quadraam in regional school board model and publicly funded secondary education delivery.
• Stichting Carmelcollege: One of the largest Catholic secondary education school boards in the Netherlands, operating multiple schools across multiple regions. Directly comparable to Quadraam in scale, governance structure, and public funding model.
• Dunamare Onderwijsgroep: Dutch school board operating multiple secondary schools in the Haarlem/Zandvoort region. Comparable to Quadraam in multi-school governance, regional concentration, and government-funded structure.
• Stichting Het Stedelijk: Dutch secondary education school board operating schools across Gelderland/Overijssel regions. Comparable in operating model, multi-school governance, and Dutch publicly funded structure to Quadraam.

Broad incumbents

• GEMS Education: One of the largest K-12 private school operators globally, managing premium and mainstream schools across multiple countries. Comparable as a large-scale multi-school operator though focused on premium private rather than publicly funded education.
• Cognita Schools: International group operating a portfolio of primary and secondary schools across Europe, Asia, and Latin America. Comparable to Quadraam in multi-school operating model and centralised support functions (analogous to Central Bureau Quadraam).
• Nord Anglia Education: Global premium international school operator with schools in multiple countries. Comparable to Quadraam in multi-school governance, central professional development infrastructure (analogous to Quriuz), and differentiated programme offerings.

Emerging players

• Montessori Nederland: Dutch umbrella organisation supporting Montessori schools across the Netherlands. Comparable to Quadraam's Montessori College Arnhem track, but focused exclusively on Montessori pedagogy rather than the broader multi-profile portfolio.

Regional players

• Stichting Openbaar Onderwijs Zwolle: Public secondary education school board in the Zwolle/Overijssel region. Comparable in operating model and public funding structure but serves a different Dutch region from Quadraam.
• Stichting Het Assinkland: Dutch secondary education school board operating schools in the Achterhoek region (Gelderland). Comparable to Quadraam's regional school board model in an adjacent Gelderland region.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

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Profiles8 records

Funding overview

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