Hogeschool de Kempel

What Hogeschool de Kempel does

Hogeschool de Kempel is a Dutch hogeschool (university of applied sciences) headquartered in Helmond, Netherlands, specializing exclusively in primary school teacher education (PABO). It delivers three initial teacher education tracks — a four-year full-time bachelor (voltijd), a part-time variant (deeltijd, with an accelerated "versneld voor de klas" option for in-service school staff), and a two-year zij-instroom (lateral-entry) route for HBO/university graduates — alongside a sizeable professional development (nascholing) ecosystem comprising short training courses, 18 SPHBO-registered post-hbo specializations, two master programs (Master Leren en Innoveren; Master Passend Meesterschap — the latter discontinued and now referred to a partner), and on-site teamtrainingen delivered at client schools. The institution operates the Kempel OnderzoeksCentrum for practice-based educational research and runs its own internal digital learning environment (Leerplein) on top of third-party Osiris student information systems, Gradework (assessment), and Microsoft 365 for collaboration.

The business model is a hybrid of Dutch-government-funded degree tuition and fee-based continuing education. Initial teacher education is funded primarily through the Dutch Ministry of Education, Culture and Science (OCW) via the standard hogeschool funding mechanism, with regulated tuition fees. Revenue is supplemented by professional development fees — training courses priced at €299–€3,850, post-hbo programs at €1,295–€3,595, and multi-year masters — plus subsidized programs under the "Samen Opleiden" menukaart. The institution serves three primary customer segments: prospective primary school teachers (B2C enrollment via kempel.nl and open days), in-service teachers seeking specializations (B2C training), and regional primary schools and school boards (B2B teamtrainingen and zij-instroom placements). De Kempel sells primarily into the Oost-Brabant and Noord-Limburg catchment and collaborates with over 40 regional school boards through the Opleidingsnetwerk Samen Opleiden, while participating in the national Radiant Lerarenopleidingen network and the registeropleidingen.nl quality-assurance platform.

Name

Hogeschool de Kempel

Legal name

Hogeschool de Kempel

Website

https://kempel.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

1869

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Hogeschool de Kempel is a Dutch hogeschool in Helmond delivering the #1-ranked PABO primary teacher education program, plus a broad nascholing portfolio of post-hbo, master, and short training courses serving prospective and in-service primary school teachers across Oost-Brabant and Noord-Limburg.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Higher Education / Teacher Training

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (61131), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (611310)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Curriculum & Pedagogy Training (Play-Based, Emergent, Literacy/Numeracy) (EDACAIAE)

akta.pro secondary industry

Professional Development / CPD Requirement Administration for Licensure (EDADAJAL)

Keywords

• Primary teacher education
• Teacher training programs
• Professional development courses
• Higher education institution
• Post-hbo specializations

Headquarters

HQ city

Helmond

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Degree Program Tuition: Tuition fees for PABO teacher training programs (voltijd, deeltijd, zij-instroom routes)
2. Professional Development Programs: Revenue from post-hbo opleidingen, masteropleidingen, and training programs for in-service teachers. Programs include certifications and diplomas.
3. Short Training Programs: Individual training sessions and workshops for educators with per-course pricing

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Hogeschool de Kempel is a Dutch higher education institution (hogeschool) that trains future primary school teachers (PABO) through full-time, part-time, and lateral-entry (zij-instroom) bachelor programs. It also delivers a broad nascholing (continuing professional development) portfolio for in-service teachers, including short trainingen, registered post-hbo specializations, masteropleidingen, and customized teamtrainingen, supported by the Kempel OnderzoeksCentrum for practice-based educational research.

Product overview

Hogeschool de Kempel is a higher education institution specializing exclusively in primary teacher education (PABO), consistently ranked #1 in the Netherlands. Its portfolio consists of three initial teacher education tracks — Voltijdopleiding (full-time), Deeltijdopleiding (part-time including an accelerated variant), and Zij-instroom (lateral-entry) — forming the core bachelor-level offering. These are complemented by a broad nascholing (professional development) ecosystem organized into short training courses (trainingen), post-hbo specializations (registered with SPHBO via registeropleidingen.nl), two master programs (Master Leren en Innoveren and Master Passend Meesterschap), and on-site teamtrainingen. All programs are developed in collaboration with the regional primary school network. The institution also operates the Kempel OnderzoeksCentrum for practice-based educational research, and provides an internal digital learning platform (Leerplein) alongside third-party student information systems.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Voltijdopleiding Leraar Basisonderwijs Full-time four-year bachelor program (PABO) that trains students to become certified primary school teachers, with integrated internship placements in partner schools. Targeted at prospective primary school teachers in the Netherlands.
• Deeltijdopleiding Leraar Basisonderwijs Part-time variant of the PABO primary teacher education program, also offered as an accelerated 'versneld voor de klas' track for students already working in schools. Targeted at working professionals pursuing a teaching qualification.
• Zij-instroom in het beroep Lateral-entry route for professionals with a completed HBO or university degree to become certified primary school teachers within approximately two years, combining paid classroom work with a structured training program in partnership with regional schools.
• Post-hbo Opleidingen Portfolio of registered post-hbo specializations for primary school teachers (e.g., Gedragsspecialist, Specialist Nieuwkomersonderwijs, Coördinator Rekenen, Digitale Geletterdheid en Digitale Didactiek, NLP-Practitioner, Schoolopleider). Programs are registered with SPHBO and listed on registeropleidingen.nl, with diplomas entered into the Abituriëntenregister.
• Trainingen (Kortdurende Trainingen) Short-duration professional development courses for in-service teachers covering topics such as Meertalige kleuters, Systemisch werken, Krachtig communiceren, Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction, Mentorspecialisatie, TA101, Schrijfvaardigheid, and Eerste Hulp bij Schoolmusicals, with per-course pricing typically ranging from €299 to €850.
• Teamtrainingen Customized on-site team training programs (and maatwerk) for primary school teams, delivered at the client's school location, covering themes such as CLIL, Taalvaardigheid Engels, Door Taal de Wereld Ontmoeten, and De leraar als leesbevorderaar.
• Master Leren en Innoveren Two-year master program focused on personal leadership and professional development for experienced teachers, part of Hogeschool de Kempel's professional development portfolio.
• Schoolleider Basisbekwaam & Schoolleider Vakbekwaam (Penta Nova) School leadership development programs offered through the Penta Nova collaboration of seven hogescholen (including Hogeschool de Kempel) targeting primary school leaders and administrators.

Quantifiable outcome

• Ranked #1 PABO in Netherlands for 11 consecutive years
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Integration6 records

AI capability6 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Radiant LerarenopleidingencoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHogeschool de Kempel is part of Radiant Lerarenopleidingen, a national network of teacher training institutions. This partnership enables collaboration and shared resources across multiple teacher training colleges in the Netherlands.
• Opleidingsnetwerk Samen OpleidencoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDe Kempel is part of Opleidingsnetwerk Samen Opleiden, a collaborative network working with over 40 regional school boards in Oost-Brabant and Noord-Limburg to provide teacher training and professional development. Many programs are funded through the 'Samen Opleiden' menu.
• Penta Nova, Academie voor SchoolleiderschapminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPenta Nova is a collaboration of 7 hogescholen (Christian University of Applied Sciences Ede, Driestar Hogeschool, Hogeschool Inholland, Hogeschool Viaa, Marnix Academie, and Hogeschool de Kempel) offering school leadership development programs including Schoolleider Basisbekwaam and Schoolleider Vakbekwaam.
• Fontys HogescholenminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration with Fontys for the Registeropleiding Cultuurbegeleider. The program takes place at Fontys locations when there is sufficient interest.
• Bibliotheek EindhovenminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration within the 'Van Alle Talen Thuis' project, an impulse program providing children aged 0-12 opportunity to discover books in their home languages at schools and childcare locations.
• Summa CollegeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in the 'Van Alle Talen Thuis' project alongside Bibliotheek Eindhoven and Hogeschool de Kempel.
• Registeropleidingen.nl PlatformminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHogeschool de Kempel participates in the registeropleidingen.nl platform alongside other hogescholen including Windesheim, Arnhem Nijmegen, Leiden, Utrecht, Fontys, InHolland, KPZ, Marnix, Viaa, Zeeland, iPabo, Driestar, Thomas More, NHL Stenden, Saxion, and Hanze. This platform provides national visibility and quality assurance for post-hbo programs.
• Stichting SAAM* ScholenminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSchool foundation in Oss that collaborates with Hogeschool de Kempel for zij-instroom trajectories, providing on-the-job training placements for career changers becoming teachers.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• NHL Stenden Hogeschool: Large multi-discipline hogeschool with PABO and PD offerings. Overlaps with De Kempel on registeropleidingen.nl in primary education teacher training and continuing professional development.
• Fontys Hogescholen: Large multi-discipline hogeschool with PABO and PD programs (including the Cultuurbegeleider partnership with De Kempel). Wider portfolio but overlapping offerings in teacher education and continuous professional development.

Direct peers

• Driestar Hogeschool: Reformed PABO and educational institution in Gouda. Directly competes in primary teacher training and is a Penta Nova partner and registeropleidingen.nl co-participant with De Kempel.
• iPabo: Amsterdam-based PABO specializing in primary teacher training. Directly competes for initial teacher education students and is co-listed on registeropleidingen.nl alongside De Kempel.
• Hogeschool Inholland: Multi-discipline hogeschool operating a PABO and active in post-hbo teacher training. Directly competes in initial teacher education and is a Penta Nova partner and registeropleidingen.nl co-participant.
• Christelijke Hogeschool Ede (CHE): Christian hogeschool offering a PABO alongside other programs. Directly competes for prospective primary teachers and is a Penta Nova partner in school leadership training with De Kempel.
• Hogeschool Viaa: Christian PABO and educational institution in Zwolle. Directly competes in primary teacher education and co-participates with De Kempel in Penta Nova and registeropleidingen.nl.
• KPZ (Katholieke Pabo Zwolle): Catholic PABO in Zwolle. Directly competes for primary teacher trainees and co-participates with De Kempel on registeropleidingen.nl.
• Marnix Academie: Dutch PABO and educational master's institution in Utrecht. Directly competes with Hogeschool de Kempel for prospective primary school teachers and is a co-partner in the Penta Nova school leadership program and on registeropleidingen.nl.
• Thomas More Hogeschool: Multi-discipline hogeschool offering PABO and teacher PD. Directly competes for primary teacher students and co-lists post-hbo programs with De Kempel on registeropleidingen.nl.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/HogeschooldeKempel
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/dekempel

Compliance2 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

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