Onderwijsversterkers B.v.

What Onderwijsversterkers B.v. does

Onderwijsversterkers B.V. is a Dutch educational support organization operating in North Holland since 1969 (rebranded from OBD Noordwest in January 2023). It delivers consultative student guidance, school development, subject didactics (language/reading, mathematics, early childhood), and specialized youth-care services including NKD-certified dyslexia treatment, the BLINK UIT! program for gifted learners, and educational support for ill students (OZL) via the Ziezon national network. Services are delivered ambulantly at schools and through four regional offices in Alkmaar (headquarters), Zwaag/Hoorn, Den Helder, and Purmerend.

The organization operates a portfolio built around its proprietary Consultatieve Leerlingbegeleiding (CLB) methodology (Dr. Wim Meijer, 2000) and is supported by an online client portal ('Mijn Onderwijsversterkers') for secure intake, file transfer, and case tracking. The delivery model depends on credentialed practitioners — GZ-psychologists, WO-level orthopedagogues, NVLF-registered logopedists, and NVO-certified giftedness specialists.

The business operates under three legal entities (Stichting Onderwijsversterkers, Onderwijsversterkers B.V., and Stichting Onderwijsversterkers Jeugdhulp) and is self-sustaining since the discontinuation of government subsidies in 2008. Revenue is generated primarily through municipal youth-healthcare (jeugdhulp) contracts under the Dutch Youth Act across roughly 20 North Holland municipalities, supplemented by direct professional-services contracts with primary, secondary, and vocational schools, parent-paid individual assessments and counseling, and fee-bearing professional development programs (leergangen). The organization is governed by a Bestuurder (Irene Harmsen), a Directeur (Simone Hoogenboom), and a three-person Supervisory Board; no external parent or PE/VC ownership is disclosed.

Name

Onderwijsversterkers B.v.

Legal name

Onderwijsversterkers B.V.

Website

https://onderwijsversterkers.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

1969

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Onderwijsversterkers B.V. is a Dutch educational support organization founded in 1969 (rebranded in 2023) operating in North Holland, delivering consultative student guidance, school development, subject didactics, dyslexia care, gifted education, and ill-student support to schools, municipalities, and parents.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Educational Support Services

NAICS

Educational Support Services (611710), Educational Support Services (61171), Educational Services (611), Child and Youth Services (624110)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Literacy & Numeracy Intervention (Reading/Math Support) (EDAJALAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Mental Health Counseling & Therapy Services (K–12) (EDAJALAG), Special Education Staffing & Contracted Providers (Paras, Therapists, Specialists) (EDAJAKAL), SLP Consultation, Teacher/Parent Coaching & Home Program Support (EDAKAEAN), Parent & Caregiver Training for LD/Dyslexia Support (EDAKAJAJ)

Keywords

• Educational support services
• Dyslexia treatment services
• Gifted education programs
• School consulting services
• Youth healthcare services

Headquarters

HQ city

Alkmaar

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Municipal Youth Healthcare Contracts: Onderwijsversterkers operates under Stichting Onderwijsversterkers Jeugdhulp and provides subsidized youth healthcare services (jeugdhulp) to municipalities in North Holland including dyslexia care, gifted education support, ill student support (OZL), speech therapy screening, and educational care arrangements.
2. Professional Development and Training Services: Training programs (leergangen) for educational professionals including courses on gifted education coordination, middle management, language/literacy, mathematics, and school development. Services include consultation, guidance, and professional development for schools.
3. School Support Services: Direct school support services including consultative teacher guidance, school psychology services, and educational support for primary and secondary education institutions in North Holland.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Onderwijsversterkers delivers educational support services to schools, parents, and municipalities across North Holland, including consultative student guidance (CLB), school development consulting, subject didactics training (language, reading, mathematics, early childhood), NKD-certified dyslexia research and treatment, the BLINK UIT! program for gifted and high-ability children, educational support for ill students (OZL), and customized psychological research and treatment for individual children. Services are funded through municipal youth healthcare contracts under the Jeugdwet, direct school contracts, and parent-paid individual services.

Product overview

Onderwijsversterkers B.v. is an educational support organization (previously OBD Noordwest) offering a comprehensive portfolio of services since 1969. The core offering consists of consultative student guidance (CLB), school development support, and specialized subject didactics in language/reading, mathematics, and early childhood education. The portfolio includes specialized programs for gifted children (BLINK UIT!), dyslexia care, support for ill students (OZL), psychological research and counseling, and professional training programs. Services are delivered through an online client portal (Mijn Onderwijsversterkers) and operate primarily in North-Holland, supporting primary, secondary, and vocational education schools, parents, and municipalities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Consultatieve Leerlingbegeleiding (CLB) Consultative student guidance method based on Dr. Wim Meijer's approach, focusing on the teaching-learning situation and the professional work problem experienced by the teacher rather than the child as a case. Provided to schools and teachers.
• Schoolontwikkeling School development support services for primary, secondary, and vocational education institutions seeking to improve quality and effectiveness.
• Dyslexiezorg Comprehensive dyslexia care including research, treatment, and reimbursed dyslexia services for primary and secondary education, operating under NKD (Nederlands Kwaliteitsinstituut Dyslexie) standards.
• BLINK UIT! Specialized program for gifted and highly gifted children (meerkunners en hoogbegaafden) offering research, guidance, and support tailored to high-ability learners.
• Onderwijsondersteuning Zieke Leerlingen (OZL) Educational support for chronically or acutely ill students (and thuiszitters/homebound students), providing continuity of education through consultants who coordinate with schools, parents, and healthcare providers. Free for qualifying students funded by national government for up to 12 weeks.
• Onderzoek op Maat Customized educational and psychological research services for individual learning, behavior, and well-being assessment for parents.
• Begeleiding/Behandeling Counseling and treatment services for children facing challenges including ADHD/ADD, autism, test anxiety, burnout, dyslexia, and behavioral issues.
• Training & Scholing Professional development programs including 'Leergang (Hoog)begaafdheidscoördinator', 'Leergang Middenmanagement I & II', and custom training for educational teams.
• Dyslexie voor Gemeenten Contracted municipal dyslexia services including research and treatment reimbursed under Jeugdwet for North Holland municipalities.
• Logopedische Screening Peuters & Kleuters Speech therapy screening for toddlers and kindergarteners, contracted by municipalities under Jeugdwet.
• Dyscalculie voor Gemeenten Contracted municipal dyscalculia services for North Holland municipalities including research and treatment.
• (Hoog)begaafdheid voor Gemeenten Contracted municipal services for identification and support of (highly) gifted children, including the BLINK UIT! program.
• Onderwijszorgarrangementen voor Gemeenten Integrated educational care arrangements for municipalities supporting children with complex educational and youth healthcare needs.
• Onderwijs Informatiecentrum (OIC) Educational information center providing educational research and resources for schools and parents.
• Orthopedagoog/Psycholoog op School Placement of orthopedagogues or psychologists in school teams to strengthen educational quality and support student guidance or treatment.

Quantifiable outcome

• Ill student support provided free of charge for qualifying students funded by national government
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Bibliotheek KennemerwaardcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration on reading promotion initiatives including the BeterLezen.nu talkshow series. Bibliotheek Kennemerwaard partners with Onderwijsversterkers to promote reading among children from early childhood through primary education.
• Het ABC AmsterdamminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint organization of the BeterLezen.nu talkshow for reading promotion targeting childcare and early primary education.
• Ziezon (Landelijk Netwerk Zieke Leerlingen)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOnderwijsversterkers is affiliated with Ziezon national network for educational support to ill students. For municipalities outside their service area, Ziezon provides consultants. Services are provided free for qualifying students funded by national government.
• KPN KlasseContactcoreTechnology or IntegrationPartnership with KPN KlasseContact to provide robot-based classroom presence for ill students. Students use laptops connected to robots in their classroom, enabling participation in lessons from home or hospital.
• Schoolbesturen in North HollandcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOnderwijsversterkers collaborates with school boards (schoolbesturen) in North Holland to provide educational support, professional development, and youth healthcare services.
• Kinderopvangorganisaties in North HollandminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartnership with childcare organizations in North Holland to support early child development and school readiness programs.
• Jeugdzorg in North HollandcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerCollaboration with youth healthcare providers and municipalities for integrated educational and healthcare support for children and families in North Holland.
• NKD (Nederlands Kwaliteitsinstituut Dyslexie)coreOthersOnderwijsversterkers operates according to NKD standards for dyslexia treatment, ensuring quality and compliance with national norms for dyslexia care.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Pluryn: Large Dutch youth care and special education provider offering youth healthcare, residential care, and special education across multiple regions. Compares to Onderwijsversterkers' Stichting Onderwijsversterkers Jeugdhulp, but at significantly larger national scale.
• Kentalis: Larger Dutch organization providing special education, audiology, and youth care services for deaf, hard-of-hearing, and language-impaired children. Overlaps with Onderwijsversterkers' logopedie and dyslexia services, but operates at national scale across multiple specializations.
• Auris: Dutch organization providing education, care, and treatment for children with speech, language, and hearing difficulties. Comparable to Onderwijsversterkers' speech therapy screening and language/literacy services, but with a broader special education footprint.

Direct peers

• KPC Groep: Dutch educational service organization offering school advice, leadership development, and didactic training. Highly comparable to Onderwijsversterkers' schoolontwikkeling and leergangen offerings for primary and secondary education.
• Sardes: Dutch educational consultancy specializing in school development, talent development (including gifted education), and organizational advice. Strong overlap with Onderwijsversterkers' BLINK UIT! and schoolontwikkeling services.
• Oberon: Dutch educational research and consultancy firm supporting schools, school boards, and ministries on evidence-based practice. Comparable to Onderwijsversterkers' school development and Onderwijs Informatiecentrum (OIC) advisory offerings.
• CPS: Dutch educational consultancy providing school development, teacher professional development, and subject didactics support to primary and secondary schools. Closely comparable to Onderwijsversterkers' school support and training portfolio, though operating nationally and at larger scale.
• Plein Advies: Dutch educational advisory group providing school advice, interim management, and professional development to schools and school boards. Comparable as a competitor for the same school support contracts in North Holland.

Others

• Ziezon (Landelijk Netwerk Zieke Leerlingen): National Dutch network of educational support providers for chronically ill students. Onderwijsversterkers is itself an affiliated partner; Ziezon is included as a peer because it is the organizing network for the OZL service line and could potentially compete for direct municipal contracts.

Emerging players

• Bureau Meest: Dutch educational advice and training provider focused on school development, leadership, and didactic support. Comparable scope to Onderwijsversterkers' school support and leergangen portfolio, with somewhat smaller geographic coverage.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles14 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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