Petrus Canisius College (PCC)

What Petrus Canisius College (PCC) does

Petrus Canisius College (PCC) is a Catholic secondary school organization operating as Stichting Petrus Canisius College under Dutch law, founded in 1927 and headquartered in Alkmaar, Netherlands. The school serves approximately 2,600 students across four campuses (PCC Oosterhout, PCC Lyceum Fabritiusstraat, PCC Lyceum Blekerskade, and PCC Heiloo) offering the full Dutch secondary education spectrum from vmbo (vocational) through gymnasium (pre-university), including specialized programs such as Vakcollege Techniek, Vakcollege Allround, and vwo-Xtra. PCC closed its Bergen location in July 2025 due to declining enrollment and is consolidating two campuses under unified 'PCC Lyceum' branding for school year 2026-2027.

PCC operates a 1:1 Chromebook-based digital learning environment built on Google Workspace for Education, integrated with the Cloudwise Cool learning platform and Magister student information system. Device procurement and leasing (36 or 48 month terms) is handled through Easy4u/The Rent Company. The school's pedagogical model emphasizes 'leerdoel-denken' (goal-based learning) over rigid textbook adherence, with technology serving as an enabler rather than core differentiator. PCC launched its first AI usage regulations in December 2025 as a starting point for classroom AI governance, though no AI products are deployed.

Revenue derives from Dutch government per-pupil funding under the voortgezet onderwijs system, supplemented by modest voluntary parental contributions (ouderbijdrage) covering Chromebooks and optional activities. Pricing is essentially zero-tuition for households, with Chromebook rentals starting from approximately €10/month. Go-to-market is community-led, recruiting Group 8 students through open days, primary school partnerships (warme overdracht), and the central aanmeldweek enrollment process. PCC holds partnerships with regional bodies including AONHW (teacher training with VU, HvA, UvA) and the Samenwerkingsverband vo/vso Noord-Kennemerland covering approximately 15,000 regional students.

Name

Petrus Canisius College (PCC)

Legal name

Stichting Petrus Canisius College

Website

https://pcc.nu

Company type

Private

Founded year

1927

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Secondary Education

NAICS

Educational Services (611), Educational Support Services (61171)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public Career & Technical Education (CTE) Centers & Programs (EDAJAAAJ)

akta.pro secondary industry

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

Keywords

• Catholic secondary education
• Vmbo to gymnasium
• Blended learning program
• Vocational college tracks
• Multi-campus schooling

Headquarters

HQ city

Alkmaar

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Government-funded Secondary Education: PCC is a publicly funded school in the Netherlands under the Dutch secondary education system (voortgezet onderwijs). Revenue comes from government funding based on student enrollment numbers. Parents pay a voluntary parental contribution for extracurricular activities and optional services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

PCC provides Catholic secondary education from vmbo-bb through gymnasium across four campuses in Alkmaar and Heiloo. The offering includes specialized vocational programs (Vakcollege Techniek, Vakcollege Allround), a two-year bridge period that keeps options open, an alternative vwo-Xtra pathway, and additional specials such as Anglia, Cambridge English, Sportklas, Cultuurklas, Sport & Lifestyle, and Design & Ondernemen. Delivery is supported by a 1:1 Chromebook environment integrated with Google Workspace for Education, the Cloudwise Cool learning platform, and the Magister student information system.

Product overview

Petrus Canisius College (PCC) is a Catholic secondary school network with four locations in Alkmaar and Heiloo, Netherlands. The school offers a comprehensive range of educational pathways from vmbo (preparatory secondary vocational education) through gymnasium (pre-university), including specialized vocational colleges (Vakcollege Techniek and Vakcollege Allround) at PCC Oosterhout, and the innovative vwo-Xtra program at PCC Lyceum Blekerskade. PCC Heiloo serves as a lower secondary campus for students who transfer to Alkmaar locations for upper years. The school provides technology-enhanced education through a 1:1 Chromebook program integrated with G Suite for Education and Cloudwise Cool learning platform, managed through Magister student information system. Learning is organized around 'learning goal thinking' rather than 'method thinking,' emphasizing personalized education with teacher coaching.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Vakcollege Techniek: Vocational college for technology at PCC Oosterhout offering vmbo programs
• Vakcollege Allround
• vwo-Xtra

Products and services

• PCC Oosterhout
• PCC Lyceum Fabritiusstraat
• PCC Lyceum Blekerskade
• PCC Heiloo
• Vakcollege Techniek
• Vakcollege Allround
• vwo-Xtra
• Chromebook Program
• PCC Studieplanner Specialized study planning tool available at most PCC locations to help students manage homework, track deadlines, and plan for important tests, supporting balance between schoolwork and other activities.

Quantifiable outcome

• Examination pass rates typically around national average, with continuous quality improvement efforts.
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration7 records

AI capability1 record

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Academische Opleidingsschool Noord-Holland West (AONHW)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPCC is a partner school in the AONHW network, collaborating with educational institutes including VU, HvA, UvA, ALO, and Breitner Academie. The partnership provides teacher training, student teacher placement programs, and professional development for new teachers.
• Samenwerkingsverband vo/vso Noord-KennemerlandcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducational partnership responsible for appropriate educational placement of approximately 15,000 secondary education students in the North-Kennemerland region. Nine school boards work together to ensure students achieve diplomas according to their abilities.
• Easy4u / The Rent CompanyminorOthersPreferred vendor for Chromebook procurement and rental. Easy4u provides complete Chromebook arrangement including device, damage insurance, service coverage, and loan devices during repairs. PCC has made binding agreements regarding service levels.
• Google (G Suite for Education)coreTechnology or IntegrationCore digital infrastructure provider. PCC uses Google Workspace for Education including Gmail, Google Classroom, Google Drive for cloud-based learning. Data stored in Google's global data centers with encryption.
• Cloudwise (Cool Learning Platform)coreTechnology or IntegrationDigital learning platform integrated with Google Workspace. Provides single sign-on for students, learning materials management, and integration with Magister for student tracking.
• Magister (Student Information System)coreTechnology or IntegrationStudent information system used for grade reporting, attendance tracking, and parent communication. Grades published between 17:00-20:00 on weekdays to reduce student stress.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Competitive moat4 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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