NVON - Nederlandse Vereniging voor het Onderwijs in de Natuurwetenschappen

What NVON - Nederlandse Vereniging voor het Onderwijs in de Natuurwetenschappen does

NVON (Nederlandse Vereniging voor het Onderwijs in de Natuurwetenschappen) is a Dutch member-owned professional association and trade union for science educators, registered with the Dutch Chamber of Commerce (KvK 40478559) and headquartered at Dokter van Deenweg 162 in Zwolle. It serves teachers, technical teaching assistants (TOAs), and teacher trainees across the subjects physics, chemistry, biology, NLT (Natuur, Leven en Technologie), ANW (Algemene Natuurwetenschappen), science orientation, and technology in Dutch secondary education (VMBO, HAVO, VWO). The association's core products include two professional magazines (NVOX published 10 times yearly and Terugkoppeling quarterly), the NVON-reeks book series of more than 20 peer-authored titles covering subject knowledge and didactics (ShowdeChemie, ShowdeFysica, Modeldidactiek, and thematic works on water, food, and sustainability), professional development courses (NASCHOLING) — including the online Modeldidactiek course built on Pivot Interactives and Wikiwijs — and the NVON webshop. NVON also operates the mijnNVON member portal and the ledenpas (members pass) providing free or discounted access to 30+ Dutch museums and educational institutions including Artis, Naturalis, NEMO, Rijksmuseum Boerhaave, and Micropia.

Underlying technology is intentionally modest: the association has no proprietary technology products. Its primary digital touchpoints are the public website (nvon.nl), the mijnNVON member portal, and the nvonwebshop.nl storefront. Payments are processed via iDEAL. Professional development is delivered through third-party platforms including Pivot Interactives for virtual experimentation and Wikiwijs for hosting the 60+ lesson activities in the Modeldidactiek project. NVON holds CRKBO registration as a quality-certified short vocational education institution, enabling VAT-exempt training delivery.

NVON's business model combines five revenue streams: recurring annual membership fees (undisclosed amount) that bundle all member benefits; per-event professional development fees for NASCHOLING courses, conferences (such as Bèta in Beweging), workshops, and lectures; book and publication sales through the NVON webshop at cost price; advertising in NVOX, Terugkoppeling, newsletters, and on the website; and affiliate-style discount partnerships (notably the 20% New Scientist subscription discount and OHRA collective insurance). Members automatically receive FvOv (Federatie van Onderwijsvakorganisaties) trade union membership with free legal aid and professional liability insurance, which positions NVON as both a learned society and a labor-representation body. Distribution is direct-to-teacher via the website, member portal, and webshop, with professional development delivered both in-person at partner venues (Cleantech Park Arnhem, Martinuscollege Grootebroek) and online. Geographic scope is domestic — the Netherlands — with international inquiries routed to the secretariat.

Name

NVON - Nederlandse Vereniging voor het Onderwijs in de Natuurwetenschappen

Legal name

Nederlandse Vereniging voor het Onderwijs in de Natuurwetenschappen

Website

https://nvon.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

1975

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

NVON is a Dutch member-owned professional association and trade union serving science teachers (physics, chemistry, biology, NLT, ANW, technology) in secondary education, providing magazines (NVOX, Terugkoppeling), a 20+ title book series, CRKBO-registered professional development courses, exam resources, museum access, and FvOv trade union representation.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Professional Association Services (Education)

NAICS

Educational Support Services (611710), Exam Preparation and Tutoring (611691)

SIC

Books: Publishing Or Publishing & Printing (2731), Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Periodicals: Publishing Or Publishing & Printing (2721)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYEDAGAJAG

Open Lab Manuals & Practical Guides (STEM/CTE)

Education/Educational Publishing & Learning Content/Open Educational Resources (OER) & Open Textbooks

SECONDARYEDAGAJAI

Open Lesson Plans & Teaching Units (K–12)

Education/Educational Publishing & Learning Content/Open Educational Resources (OER) & Open Textbooks

SECONDARYMPACALAD

Workshops, Webinars & Live Masterclasses

Media, Entertainment & Sports/Digital Media & Content Platforms (Online Video, Podcasts, Creators)/Online Learning Content Platforms (Creator-Led Courses)

Keywords

• Science teacher association
• Professional development courses
• Educational publications
• Member services
• Teacher union advocacy

Headquarters

HQ city

Zwolle

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Membership fees: Annual membership fees providing access to member benefits including magazines, professional development, discounts, and the members pass for museum access.
2. Professional development courses: NVON organizes NASCHOLING (professional development) in forms of 2-day courses, online courses, conferences, workshops and lectures. Enrollment creates a payment obligation.
3. Book and publication sales: Sale of NVON book series (20+ publications) and other educational materials through the NVON webshop.
4. Advertising: Advertising in NVOX magazine, Terugkoppeling magazine, newsletters, and on the NVON website.
5. Museum and discount partnership programs: Member benefits program with partner museums and retailers (e.g., New Scientist subscription discounts) where NVON coordinates the program.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

NVON is the Dutch membership-based professional association for science teachers, providing the peer-reviewed educational magazine NVOX (published five times per year), the editorial publication Terugkoppeling, the NVON-reeks book series (including titles such as Modeldidactiek), and ongoing professional development courses ('nascholing') covering topics such as Pivot Interactives, PhET simulations, Arduino, the RIGEL Editor, and SOFTLINK. Members access discounts and exclusive offers through the NVON webshop and their personal accounts on the mijnNVON member portal.

Product overview

NVON is a professional association and union for science education in the Netherlands, offering a comprehensive portfolio of products and services for science teachers, TOAs (technical educational assistants), and teacher trainees. The core offerings include two professional magazines (NVOX published 10 times yearly and Terugkoppeling quarterly), the NVON-reeks book series with 20+ publications on subject knowledge and didactics, and professional development courses including the Modeldidactiek program. Additional services include the NVON Webshop for purchasing publications, the Mijn NVON member portal, the Ledenpas member card for museum access, and regular newsletters. The association also organizes events such as Bèta in Beweging conferences and NVON op Locatie on-site sessions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• NVOX: Monthly professional magazine for science teachers published 10 times per year
• Terugkoppeling
• NVON-reeks
• ShowdeChemie
• ShowdeFysica
• Jong NVON
• Bèta in Beweging
• NVON op locatie
• Modeldidactiek

Products and services

• NVOX Magazine Peer-reviewed educational magazine published five times per year for NVON members, containing articles on science didactics, curriculum updates, and pedagogy for Dutch science teachers.
• Terugkoppeling Editorial publication for NVON members covering feedback, classroom experiences, and science education commentary from the field.
• NVON-reeks Book Series Series of educational books and reference works for Dutch science teachers, including titles such as Modeldidactiek on didactic methodology, curated by the BC NVON-reeks editorial committee.
• Professional Development Courses (Nascholing) Professional development ('nascholing') courses for science teachers covering topics such as Pivot Interactives simulations, PhET interactive simulations, Arduino, the RIGEL Editor, and SOFTLINK, aimed at Dutch science educators seeking to upgrade classroom methodology and tool proficiency.
• NVON Webshop Online shop featuring member-exclusive discounts and special offers on educational resources, books, and partner products for Dutch science teachers.
• mijnNVON Member Portal Personal online portal where individual members manage their NVON account, access membership benefits, view personal details, and handle membership administration.

Quantifiable outcome

• Members receive 10x/year NVOX magazine and 4x/year Terugkoppeling magazine
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Cleantech Park Arnhem (Waterstofhub van Oost Nederland)minorOthers · 1 January 2026NVON organizes 'NVON op locatie: Alles over waterstof' events at the Cleantech Park Arnhem hydrogen hub, where the HAN hydrogen lab and Alles over Waterstof (waterstofindeklas.nl) provide tours and classroom inspiration for hydrogen lessons.
• Modeling Teachers InternationalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNVON co-organizes the Modeldidactiek (Model Didactics) professional development course with Modeling Teachers International, led by Prof. Dr. Mark Lattery. The course focuses on modeling in science education and is offered both in-person (2-day) and online formats.
• BètapartnerscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNVON partners with Bètapartners in organizing the Modeldidactiek course for physics teachers. Bètapartners is a network organization supporting science education in the Netherlands.
• Curriculum.numinorOthersNVON participates in the Curriculum.nu initiative, a Dutch curriculum development project for natural sciences and other subjects.
• Federatie van Onderwijsvakorganisaties (FvOv)coreOthersNVON members automatically receive membership of the FvOv trade union, which provides free legal aid insurance for labor conflicts and a professional liability insurance.
• New ScientistminorGTM or Marketing PartnerNVON members receive a 20% discount on New Scientist digital and print subscriptions. This is a member benefit program providing ongoing discounts.
• OHRAminorGTM or Marketing PartnerNVON offers collective discounts on OHRA insurance products to its members through a collectiviteitkorting arrangement.
• CRKBO (Centraal Register Kort Beroepsonderwijs)coreOthersNVON is a CRKBO-registered institution, meaning it meets the quality standards for short vocational education institutions. This registration is relevant for its professional development (nascholing) offerings.
• Museums and educational institutions (via ledenpas)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerNVON members receive free or discounted access to 30+ museums and educational institutions including Artis, Naturalis, NEMO Science Museum, Rijksmuseum Boerhaave, Micropia, Philips Museum, and others through the NVON members pass.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Malmberg: Malmberg is a major Dutch educational publisher producing textbooks and digital learning materials for primary and secondary education. It is comparable to NVON as a Dutch educational content provider targeting science and other subject teachers, though Malmberg focuses on core curriculum rather than PD.
• ThiemeMeulenhoff: ThiemeMeulenhoff is one of the largest Dutch educational publishers, offering textbooks, digital learning materials, and teacher resources for secondary education. It overlaps with NVON's science education content and Dutch teacher audience.
• NSTA - National Science Teaching Association: NSTA is the leading US professional association for science educators, publishing journals, providing professional development, and advocating for science education. It directly mirrors NVON's combined publisher + association + PD business model in a different national market.
• ASE - Association for Science Education: ASE is the UK professional association for science teachers, publishing journals, running CPD courses, and producing teaching resources. It is the closest international peer to NVON, sharing the dual publisher/association/professional-development mission.
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Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/nvon

Compliance2 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

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Investors

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Investments

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