What OSG Hugo de Groot does

OSG Hugo de Groot is a public secondary school (openbare scholengemeenschap) located in the Charlois district of Rotterdam, Netherlands, offering mavo, havo, vwo, and gymnasium educational tracks alongside an ISK (Internationale Schakelklas) program for recently arrived immigrant students. Founded in 1900 and governed by Stichting BOOR — a foundation overseeing approximately 75 schools in Rotterdam — the institution also operates within the SNZ network alongside Einstein Lyceum, De Hef, and Olympia College. Its product surface includes specialized programs (TOM talent classes, O3 research/design, W&O Science & Research in partnership with Erasmus Universiteit Rotterdam, NLT nature/technology), extensive Hugo Clubs extracurricular activities (yoga, coding, philosophy, Formula 1, 3D printing), and Team Hugo student volunteering.

The school's technology stack comprises Microsoft 365 for staff/student productivity, Magister for student information and grades, Zermelo for scheduling, Schoolwiki as an online school guide, and the proprietary Hugo App (available on iOS and Android) for communication between students, parents, and mentors. The enrollment system runs on the Brugger platform for bridging-class registration. Strategic positioning emphasizes real-world learning (field trips to Blijdorp zoo, Erasmus Bridge, and Lille for French), higher-education preparation via Hogeschool Rotterdam and Erasmus Universiteit partnerships, and MOL (Mentor-Parent-Student) conversations held at least twice yearly.

As a public school under the Dutch education system, OSG Hugo de Groot is government-funded with voluntary parental contributions covering only extracurricular activities. Revenue is not publicly disclosed. The school is led by Director Halima Harakat and is preparing for geographic expansion via the new Stedelijk Lyceum Rotterdam at Kop van Zuid, with enrollment for the 2026-2027 school year scheduled from 17-31 March 2026. A Steunfonds support foundation provides additional funding for educational and extracurricular initiatives.

Name

OSG Hugo de Groot

Legal name

Openbare Scholengemeenschap Hugo de Groot

Website

https://osghugodegroot.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

1900

Operating status

Operating

Short description

OSG Hugo de Groot is a government-funded public secondary school in Rotterdam-Charlois offering mavo, havo, vwo, and gymnasium tracks plus an ISK program for newly arrived immigrant students, governed by Stichting BOOR within the SNZ network.

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Headquarters

HQ city

Rotterdam

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, Others

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

OSG Hugo de Groot is a public secondary school (openbare scholengemeenschap) that delivers mavo, havo, vwo and gymnasium education to adolescents in Rotterdam-Charlois. It supplements core academics with specialized programs including ISK for newcomers, O3 research/design, TOM talent classes, and W&O and NLT science tracks, alongside extensive extracurricular Hugo Clubs. Communication between students, parents and teachers is facilitated through the proprietary Hugo App and Schoolwiki online school guide.

Product overview

OSG Hugo de Groot is a public secondary school offering mavo, havo, vwo, and gymnasium programs. The school operates two primary digital platforms: the Hugo App (mobile application for iOS and Android) enabling communication between students, parents, and mentors; and Schoolwiki, an online school guide. The institution also provides specialized programs including ISK for international students, O3 for research/design/development, TOM-klas for talent development, and various extracurricular Hugo Clubs. The school is part of SNZ network and under Stichting BOOR governance, with plans to relocate to Stedelijk Lyceum Rotterdam on the Kop van Zuid.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Mavo/Havo/Vwo/Gymnasium Secondary Education Comprehensive secondary school program offering all four Dutch educational tracks (mavo, havo, vwo and gymnasium) within a single building, providing core subjects (Dutch, math, English) with more instructional hours than legally required and preparing students for HBO and university studies.
• ISK (Internationale Schakelklas) International transition class preparing students who have recently arrived in the Netherlands for integration into the regular Dutch education system, addressing language and academic readiness.
• TOM-klas (Talent-Op-Maat) Talent development class providing customized education tailored to individual student needs and abilities.
• O3 Program Learning program focused on research, design and development skills designed for ambitious students.
• W&O (Wetenschap & Onderzoek) Science and Research program preparing students for academic education, developed in collaboration with Erasmus Universiteit Rotterdam to support smooth transition to higher studies.
• NLT (Natuur, Leven & Technologie) Nature, Life and Technology program for students interested in STEM subjects.
• Hugo App Proprietary mobile application for iOS and Android providing school communication, mentor messaging, news updates, year planning and form submissions for students and parents.
• Schoolwiki Online School Guide Online school guide containing all information for parents and students including vacation schedules, support services, school fees, transition standards and school hours.
• Hugo Clubs (Extracurricular Activities) After-school activity program covering yoga, talent classes, CPR training, coding, spoken word, literature, chess, theater, historical cooking, Lego, Formula 1, 3D printing and philosophy.
• Team Hugo Student volunteer group helping local residents such as lonely elderly in the neighborhood through community service activities.
• MOL-gesprekken (Mentor-Parent-Student Conversations) Structured conversations held at least twice a year where students present their goals and progress to mentors and parents, supporting personal development and academic monitoring.

Quantifiable outcome

• Students achieve strong academic results enabling transition to HBO and university studies

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Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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Integration7 records

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• Hogeschool Rotterdam (HR)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe school collaborates with Hogeschool Rotterdam allowing students to experience trial studies at the university of applied sciences as part of preparation for higher education.
• Erasmus Universiteit Rotterdam (EUR)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with EUR for student preparation for scientific education. W&O (Science & Research) lessons and special modules developed with university input.
• Stichting VluchtelingminorOthersThe school participates in Nacht van de Vluchteling (Night of the Refugee), a 40km walk raising funds for Stichting Vluchteling which helps displaced people worldwide with clothing, tents, and clean drinking water.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Market position

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Customer concentration

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Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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Investments

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