What Florente Basisscholen does

Florente Basisscholen is Stichting Florente, a Dutch non-profit educational foundation that operates a network of 11 primary schools (basisscholen) across five municipalities in the Netherlands: Diemen (5), Weesp (3), Driemond (1), Duivendrecht (1), and Muiderberg (1). The portfolio includes six openbare (public/non-denominational) schools and five Protestants-Christelijke (Protestant-Christian) schools; five sites are designated brede scholen that integrate primary education with childcare. The foundation employs over 420 teaching professionals plus an onderwijsbureau (shared service office) covering HR, finance, IT, facilities, and educational quality. Hans Ploeg serves as Directeur-Bestuurder with oversight from a Raad van Toezicht / algemeen bestuur.

The foundation's service offering extends beyond standard primary education to include passend onderwijs (tailored support for children with additional needs, including gifted education), for which it holds a zorgplicht (statutory duty of care) and cooperates with regional bodies (Unita, SWV Amsterdam & Diemen, Amstelronde). Childcare is delivered through partner providers Unikidz, Kind & Co Ludens, and SKBNM. The technology stack is largely third-party: Social Schools provides the digital parent portal and communication platform integrated with each school's website; chromebooks are used from group 3 onwards; YouTube is embedded for content delivery; and fully anonymised pupil data on mathematics and language is exchanged with the Nederlands Cohort Onderzoek via a secured environment. AVG/GDPR compliance is overseen by an external Functionaris Gegevensbescherming.

Financially, Florente is funded through the Dutch government's lumpsum model for primary education, with allocations routed from the Ministry of Education, Culture and Science (OCW) via DUO and calculated by enrolled pupil count, supplemented by passend onderwijs allocations and minor voluntary parental contributions (ouderbijdrage). Tuition is not charged because Dutch primary education is free under the WPO. The 2026-2029 Koersplan provides a unified strategic framework across the network while preserving each school's individual identity, with stated priorities in talent development, equal opportunity, and inclusive education.

Name

Florente Basisscholen

Legal name

Stichting Florente

Website

https://florentebasisscholen.nl

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Florente Basisscholen operates 11 Dutch primary schools across Diemen, Weesp, Driemond, Duivendrecht, and Muiderberg, serving children aged 4-12 via a mix of openbare and Protestants-Christelijke schools with integrated childcare at five brede school sites, funded through OCW lumpsum allocations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Primary Education Services

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Child Day Care Services (8351)

akta.pro primary industry

Public Elementary Schools (EDAJAAAB)

Keywords

• Primary education services
• Basisschool onderwijs
• Inclusive special needs education
• School childcare integration
• Publicly funded education

Headquarters

HQ city

Diemen

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices12 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Government Primary Education Funding (Lumpsum): Florente Basisscholen is a public-interest educational foundation funded through the Dutch government's lump-sum funding system for primary schools ( lumpsom / lumpsum-financiering). This funding is provided by the Ministry of Education, Culture and Science (OCW) via the Dienst Uitvoering Onderwijs (DUO) and is based on the number of enrolled pupils. The foundation additionally receives funding for special educational support (passend onderwijs) through regional cooperation agreements.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Florente Basisscholen operates 11 primary school locations across five Dutch municipalities, delivering contemporary, inclusive basic education to children aged 4-12. The foundation combines traditional academic subjects with modern thematic methods focused on collaboration, creativity, and inclusivity, and integrates childcare through brede school partnerships with three external childcare providers.

Product overview

Florente Basisscholen is a primary school foundation (stichting) operating 11 school locations across Diemen, Driemond, Duivendrecht, Muiderberg, and Weesp with over 420 education professionals. The portfolio includes diverse school types: 6 openbare (public) schools and 5 Protestants-Christelijk (Protestant-Christian) schools, with 5 designated as brede scholen (broad schools combining education with childcare). Core product offerings span 11 individual primary schools, each with distinct identities while sharing the shared vision of 'Samen leren voor het leven' (Learning together for life). Supporting modules include childcare services (via partners Unikidz, Kind & Co Ludens, SKBNM), passend onderwijs (special needs support), and Social Schools parent portal integration. The foundation is governed by a directeur-bestuurder (CEO) with a Raad van Toezicht (Supervisory Board) and supported by an onderwijsbureau (service bureau) providing HR, finance, IT, and educational quality functions.

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Functional benefit

Products and services

• Basisschool De Ark An ecumenical (oecumenische) primary school in Diemen for children aged 4-12, using modern teaching methods including cooperative learning, multiple intelligences, and thinking habits. Guided by the motto 'Zorg voor elkaar' (Care for each other).
• Brede school de Kersenboom A broad school (brede school) combining primary education with childcare facilities in Diemen for children aged 0-12. Mission: 'Samen leren wij meer!' (Together we learn more), focused on stable positive learning climate and continuous development.
• Brede school De Octopus An openbare (public) primary school in Diemen offering enriching education with core values of safe and trusted, calm and structure, respect and connection.
• Brede School Kors Breijer A broad Protestant-Christian school in Weesp with approximately 340 children in 15 groups. Motto: 'oog voor talent, oor voor elkaar en hart voor elkaar'. Uses the Vreedzaam method as basis for pedagogical climate.
• Brede school Noorderbreedte A broad school in Diemen providing thematic, meaningful, and future-oriented education. Motto: 'Ga je mee, dan gaan we samen'. Values cultural diversity as strength.
• Brede School Weesperrijk A broad school in the heart of Weesp with pillars: presenting, cooperation, sustainability, and ownership. Strongly embedded in the community.
• KC de Meerstroom (Kindcentrum) A kindcentrum (child center) in Muiderberg serving children aged 0-13 from one team with one pedagogical vision. A new building is planned for mid-2026 to house children from 0-13 years.
• OBS de Grote Beer A modern openbare (public) primary school in Duivendrecht with a new, spacious building and bright classrooms. Offers contemporary education focused on basic skills, art, culture, music, sports, and world orientation.
• OBS de Jaargetijden A small primary school in the village of Driemond (municipality of Amsterdam) following an entrepreneurial approach where students are encouraged to take initiative, investigate, and explore.
• OBS Het Atelier A dynamic public primary school in Holland Park, Diemen. Prepares students to become entrepreneurial, inquisitive, eager to learn, independent, and social individuals. Uses thematic approach combining history, geography, citizenship, and nature & technology.
• Van der Muelen-Vastwijkschool A Protestant-Christian primary school in Weesp. Five pillars: knowledge and skills, personal development, creativity, movement and healthy behavior, and responsibility.
• Kinderopvang (Childcare Services) Before and after-school care services provided in collaboration with partners Unikidz, Kind & Co Ludens, and SKBNM (for De Meerstroom). Creates seamless transition between school and childcare in a safe, trusted, and stimulating environment for children.
• Passend Onderwijs (Special Needs Support) Tailored educational support services ensuring every child receives appropriate primary education. Schools have zorgplicht (duty of care) to find suitable placement for children needing extra support, working with parents and external partners.

Quantifiable outcome

• From January 2025, the foundation has reduced nearly all freelance teacher (ZZP) engagement towards zero, aiming for team stability and improved educational quality.

Named customers1 record

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Integration3 records

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• UnikidzcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorUnikidz is one of Florente's three main childcare partners, providing before-school, after-school, and midday care at 'brede school' (broad school) locations. Unikidz brings a pioneering approach to childcare with extra attention for talent development.
• Kind & Co LudenscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorKind & Co Ludens is a long-standing childcare partner of Florente, focused on stable and quality care. They operate at multiple 'brede school' locations including Kors Breijer in Weesp, providing integrated education and childcare.
• SKBNMcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSKBNM is a childcare partner specific to KC de Meerstroom in Muiderberg, due to the long-standing local cooperation at that location.
• Unita (SWV Unita)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUnita is the regional cooperation body (samenwerkingsverband) for passend onderwijs (inclusive education) covering Weesp and the Gooi area. Florente is affiliated with Unita to ensure children receive appropriate support.
• Samenwerkingsverband Amsterdam & DiemencoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Amsterdam & Diemen cooperation body for passend onderwijs. Florente schools in Diemen are affiliated with this body to coordinate extra support for children requiring it.
• AmstelrondecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Amstelronde cooperation body for passend onderwijs, covering Duivendrecht. Florente's school in Duivendrecht (OBS de Grote Beer) is affiliated with this body.
• Ouder- en JeugdsteunpuntenminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerParent and youth support points in Amsterdam & Diemen, Weesp & Muiderberg, and Ouder-Amstel, providing parents with guidance and support for their children's educational needs.
• Evelyn de Graaf (De Graaf Project Management)minorOthersEvelyn de Graaf serves as the external Functionaris Gegevensbescherming (Data Protection Officer / FG) for Florente Basisscholen. She oversees GDPR compliance, advises on the Normenkader for information security and privacy, and coordinates data breach notifications to the Autoriteit Persoonsgegevens.
• Ingrid Middelkoop (De Conflictexpert)minorOthersIngrid Middelkoop serves as the external confidential advisor (vertrouwenspersoon) for Florente, providing support for cases of unwanted behaviour such as bullying, discrimination, intimidation, aggression, and sexual intimidation. She also handles integrity matters and suspected misconduct.
• Social SchoolscoreTechnology or IntegrationSocial Schools provides the digital communication platform and parent portal used by all Florente schools. The website is powered by Social Schools, and functional cookies are used to ensure the platform and the coupled parent portal function correctly and securely.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Stichting Swalm en Roer: Limburg-based primary school foundation combining multiple school locations with shared central services and governance, structurally analogous to Florente's stichting-plus-onderwijsbureau model.
• Stichting Innoord: Amsterdam-based primary education foundation running multiple openbare basisscholen in the same metro region as Florente, with overlapping demand for teachers and shared SWV Amsterdam & Diemen affiliation.
• Stichting Salvo: Multi-school primary education foundation with brede school and childcare integration, comparable to Florente in offering integrated 0-12 services through partnered kinderopvang.
• Stichting Spaarnesant: Large Haarlem-area primary school foundation combining openbare and faith-based schools under one stichting, structurally analogous to Florente's two-denomination model.
• Stichting Tabijn: Multi-school primary education foundation in the Noord-Holland region operating dozens of basisscholen under a shared stichting — directly comparable in scale, structure and government-lumpsum funding model to Florente.
• Penta Primair: Rotterdam-area primary school foundation operating a comparable mix of brede scholen, openbare and denominational sites under a shared onderwijsbureau model.
• Stichting Het Sticht: Utrecht-region primary school foundation operating both openbare and faith-based schools under a shared strategic plan, paralleling Florente's two-denomination portfolio approach.

Regional players

• Stichting Openbaar Basisonderwijs Gooi en Vechtstreek: Primary school foundation operating in the Gooi en Vechtstreek region adjacent to Florente's Weesp/Muiderberg footprint, competing for the same regional pupil pool and teacher talent.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

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Profiles10 records

Subsidiaries11 records

Funding overview

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