Landstede

What Landstede does

Landstede MBO is a Dutch secondary vocational education institution (middelbaar beroepsonderwijs) operating as part of the Landstede Groep educational group, with its headquarters at Westeinde 33 in Harderwijk and additional campuses in Zwolle, Raalte, Dronten, and Lelystad. The institution delivers over 200 MBO programs across 14 interest areas (Landschappen), spanning Bouw & Architectuur, Gezond & Wel, Groen & Dier, Handel & Commercie, ICT & Technologie, Media & Design, Mooi & Mode, Office & Management, Onderwijs & Opvoeding, Sport & Bewegen, Techniek & Innovatie, Transport & Logistiek, Veilig & Beschermd, and Vrij & Gastvrij, offered at qualification levels 1 through 4 in both BOL (school-based) and BBL (work-based) variants. Supplementary products include the half-year Oriëntatieroute for undecided students, the Topsport Traject for elite athletes, the joint Mhbo Managementtraject with Hogeschool Windesheim and Deltion College, and specialized keuzedelen such as fire brigade support and the keuzedeel 'Het familiebedrijf'.

The institution's technology stack is anchored by an in-house developed Immersive Room that simulates realistic professional situations for vocational learners, which won the SURF Onderwijsaward 2024 for innovation in education, supplemented by simulation rooms used in healthcare training. Landstede MBO runs on a publicly funded revenue model in which the Dutch government sets annual tuition fees (wettelijk les- of cursusgeld) and provides per-student funding, while Landstede covers basic learning materials (basisuitrusting). Recruitment is direct-to-consumer via the school website, Open Huis events, Meeloop shadowing days, the CAMBO national enrollment portal (requiring DigiD authentication), and a managed decaan (school counselor) referral channel. Customer segments include young vmbo graduates aged 16 to 25 (BOL), adults seeking career change (BBL), orientation seekers, and students requiring extra support including topsport athletes, with geographic concentration in the Overijssel, Gelderland, and Flevoland provinces of the Netherlands.

Name

Landstede

Legal name

Landstede MBO

Website

https://landstedembo.nl

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Landstede MBO is a Dutch publicly funded secondary vocational education institution operating five campuses across Overijssel and Flevoland, delivering over 200 mbo programs across 14 interest areas to young vmbo graduates, adult career changers, and orientation-seeking students under government-set tuition.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Vocational Education (MBO)

NAICS

Junior Colleges (61121), Technical and Trade Schools (6115), Educational Support Services (611710)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Workforce Development & Continuing Education Divisions (Noncredit) (EDAHADAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

College & Career Transition Services (Bridge Programs, Dual Enrollment Pathways) (EDAAABAK), Adult Learner Support Services (Advising, Case Management, Wraparound Supports) (EDAAABAJ)

Keywords

• Vocational education
• Secondary vocational training
• Mbo programs
• Apprenticeship learning
• Adult retraining

Headquarters

HQ city

Zwolle

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Government-funded education: Landstede MBO operates as a publicly funded mbo (middelbaar beroepsonderwijs) institution. The government sets annual tuition fees (wettelijk les- of cursusgeld) and the school receives funding based on student enrollment. The school provides basic learning materials (basisuitrusting) included in the offering.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Landstede MBO delivers publicly funded secondary vocational education (middelbaar beroepsonderwijs) across five campuses in the Netherlands, offering more than 200 programs in 14 interest areas at qualification levels 1-4 through BOL (school-based) and BBL (apprenticeship) pathways. It also provides adult vocational retraining, an orientation route for undecided students, a Topsport Traject for elite athletes, and VAVO preparatory adult education leading to HAVO/VWO diplomas.

Product overview

Landstede MBO is a regional secondary vocational education institution in the Netherlands offering a comprehensive portfolio of MBO programs across 14 interest areas (Landschappen): Bouw & Architectuur, Gezond & Wel, Groen & Dier, Handel & Commercie, ICT & Technologie, Media & Design, Mooi & Mode, Office & Management, Onderwijs & Opvoeding, Sport & Bewegen, Techniek & Innovatie, Transport & Logistiek, Veilig & Beschermd, and Vrij & Gastvrij. The institution provides programs at qualification levels 1-4 through both BOL (school-based) and BBL (work-based) learning pathways. Key supplementary offerings include the Oriëntatieroute (orientation program), Topsport Traject (elite sports program), MBO Extra, and specialized Keuzedelen (elective modules). Programs are delivered across multiple locations in Zwolle, Harderwijk, Raalte, Dronten, and Lelystad. The institution also serves adults through VAVO and career transition programs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Landstede MBO Opleidingen (MBO Vocational Programs)
• Landstede Oriëntatieroute (Orientation Route)
• Landstede Topsport Traject
• Entreeopleidingen (Entry-level MBO Programs)
• MBO voor Volwassenen (MBO for Adults)
• VAVO (Voorbereidend Algemeen Volwassenonderwijs)

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 900 VIP event participants for Gezond & Wel and Onderwijs & Opvoeding students
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Hogeschool WindesheimcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 22 May 2025Joint development of Mhbo Managementtraject - a combined mbo level 4 and hbo Associate Degree program allowing students to earn both diplomas in 4 years instead of 5. Part of economic education collaboration between Zwolle institutions.
• Deltion CollegecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 22 May 2025Partner in Mhbo Managementtraject development and co-host of first 20 students starting program. Also partner in fire brigade support keuzedeel development.
• Mbo Menso AltingcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 22 May 2025Co-developer of Mhbo Managementtraject. Joint international projects including Namibia trip with student exchanges.
• Stichting Lighthouse Ministry NLminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 17 February 2025International project partnership for Namibia. Students and teachers travel to Rehoboth for educational, sports, and construction projects. Raised €15,000 for community support.
• Veiligheidsregio IJssellandminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 4 February 2025Collaborated with Deltion and BOGO to develop keuzedeel 'Verdieping brandveiligheid en ondersteunen van de brandweer' (Fire safety and brigade support) - first in Netherlands.
• Stichting Brandweeropleidingen BOGOminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 4 February 2025Partner in developing fire brigade support keuzedeel, providing practical training locations at BOGO in Hattem.
• COA (Centraal Orgaan opvang Asielzoekers)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 28 January 2025Pilot program for HTV (Handhaving, Toezicht en Veiligheid) student internships at asylum seeker centers. First AZC in Netherlands to offer such internships, now expanding nationally.
• WijZ Welzijn RaalteminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 10 December 2024Collaboration for Social Hub at Raalte location. Youth workers present on Wednesdays and Thursdays to support student wellbeing and organize activities.
• UpVoltminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 3 October 2024Collaboration for pop-up store in Raalte where students gain retail experience. UpVolt provides sustainable energy products (solar panels, heat pumps) alongside student-operated product sales.
• MKB NederlandminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 2 July 2024Signed convenant for internationalization and general cooperation within SMB sector. MKB Nederland supports keuzedeel 'Het familiebedrijf' developed with Windesheim.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Nimeto: Nimeto is a Dutch MBO specialising in media, design, and creative vocational programs with BOL/BBL pathways; comparable smaller-scale Dutch mbo peer serving similar age cohorts with applied learning focus.
• Deltion College: Deltion College is the largest regional MBO institution in Zwolle, overlapping directly with Landstede MBO on programs, geographic catchment in Overijssel, and shared partnerships (Mhbo Managementtraject). Comparable Dutch secondary vocational education provider.
• ROC van Twente: ROC van Twente is a regional MBO institution in Twente providing the same Dutch secondary vocational education model (BOL/BBL) across a neighbouring east-Netherlands catchment; serves the same student segments.
• Alfa College: Alfa College is a Dutch regional MBO institution (Groningen) delivering secondary vocational education across multiple Landschappen-equivalent interest areas; same Dutch mbo regulatory and funding structure.
• MBO Utrecht: MBO Utrecht is a multi-campus Dutch vocational institution offering a comparable breadth of mbo programs across levels 1-4 in BOL and BBL formats; serves as an analogous operating model to Landstede MBO though in a different region.
• MBO Menso Alting: MBO Menso Alting is another regional Dutch MBO institution co-developing the Mhbo Managementtraject with Landstede; similar secondary vocational offerings serving proximate Overijssel/Flevoland catchments and competition for the same vmbo graduates.

Others

• Hogeschool Windesheim: Windesheim is a Dutch hogeschool (HBO) institution partnered with Landstede on the Mhbo bridging program; not a direct competitor in mbo but functions as the higher-education tier where Landstede students articulate, making it a strategic adjacent peer.

Emerging players

• Capabel Onderwijs: Capabel Onderwijs is a Dutch adult-focused vocational and mbo provider emphasising flexible learning pathways for working learners; directly comparable to Landstede's 'MBO voor Volwassenen' segment.

Regional players

• Summa College: Summa College is a large multi-campus MBO in the Eindhoven region offering similar Dutch vocational programs across diverse sectors; comparable operating model but geographically distinct from Landstede.

Broad incumbents

• ROC Amsterdam-Amstelland (ROCvA): ROCvA is one of the largest regional training centres (ROC) in the Netherlands, operating the same mbo funding model across a much larger portfolio and catchment; relevant benchmark for scale and program breadth.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/LandstedeMBO
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/landstedembo

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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