centrum voor ervaringsgericht onderwijs

What centrum voor ervaringsgericht onderwijs does

Centrum voor Ervaringsgericht Onderwijs (CEGO) is a Belgian non-profit association (VZW, BTW BE 0421.083.235) headquartered in Leuven and operating as an affiliated knowledge center within KU Leuven's Department of Pedagogical Sciences. Founded in 1976 by Prof. Dr. Ferre Laevers, the organization is the institutional vehicle for the Ervaringsgericht Onderwijs (Experiential Learning) methodology, with well-being (welbevinden) and engagement (betrokkenheid) as its central quality indicators. CEGO serves Flemish schools (preschool, primary, secondary) and childcare organizations (group and family childcare for ages 0-6), and selectively adjacent verticals such as youth sports partnerships.

The product portfolio spans three layers: (1) the Kijk ik child monitoring system and its companion inspiration book and exercise workbook (successor to Ziko-Vo), tracking well-being, engagement, and development across domains for ages 0-6; (2) a catalog of publications distributed through LannooCampus covering self-direction, differentiation, broad evaluation, care, professional learning communities, and the experiential learning framework for different age bands; (3) a services suite including individualized training and workshops, team coaching trajectories, partner-school observation visits, on-site study days, well-being/engagement observation research, BVV policy-capability trajectories, VIA6-funded pedagogical coaching, regional support via Mentes, mentoring for future childcare workers, an online scoring training module (€80 for 3-year access), and events such as the Onderwijsdialoog dialogue series and Project K regional learning network.

The business model is a mix of professional services fees (workshops at €40-€55, team training with zone-based €55-€165 transport fees), subscription/recurring revenue (online training modules), one-time publication sales, and publicly subsidized delivery (VIA6 coaching, free regional support through Mentes, free Project K network). Go-to-market combines on-site enterprise field sales, event-driven demand generation, digital content marketing via cego.be and Facebook pages, email newsletters, and channel partnerships with Mentes (regional childcare support) and LannooCampus (publications). Geographic scope is limited to Flanders (Vlaanderen), Belgium, with no documented international footprint.

Name

centrum voor ervaringsgericht onderwijs

Legal name

Centrum voor Ervaringsgericht Onderwijs VZW

Website

https://cego.be

Company type

Private

Founded year

1976

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Centrum voor Ervaringsgericht Onderwijs (CEGO) is a Belgian non-profit knowledge center, founded in 1976 within KU Leuven, that provides experiential-learning training, coaching, observation tools, and pedagogical support services to schools and childcare organizations across Flanders.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Education and Training Services

NAICS

Educational Support Services (61171), Professional and Management Development Training (611430)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

In-Service Professional Development (Workshops/Institutes/Short Courses) (EDACAIAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Domain-Specific Curriculum (Literacy, Numeracy, Science, SEL, Motor, Arts) (EDACAJAB), Assessment, Observation & Documentation Training (Portfolios, DRDP/CLASS/ECERS) (EDACAIAK), Comprehensive ECE Curriculum Frameworks (Birth–5) (EDACAJAA)

Keywords

• Pedagogical training services
• Education professional development
• Childcare coaching programs
• Experiential learning methodology
• Child monitoring systems

Headquarters

HQ city

Leuven

HQ country

Belgium

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Training and Formation Services: CEGO offers various training programs including individual workshops, team training sessions, coaching trajectories, and study days. Pricing varies by format (in-person vs online) and includes transport costs for team training based on distance zones.
2. Online Training Modules: Digital training modules such as the well-being and engagement scoring module available for €80 with 3-year access. Additional group pricing available for organizations needing multiple logins.
3. Publications and Books: CEGO publishes educational materials through LannooCampus publisher, including books on experiential learning, self-direction, differentiation, and evaluation in education. Sales of publications like 'Kijk ik' system materials.
4. Pedagogical Coaching: On-site pedagogical coaching services for childcare organizations, including policy support (BVV), coaching through VIA6 subsidies, and quality audits.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

CEGO provides pedagogical training, coaching, study days, and customized support trajectories for schools and childcare organizations in Flanders, Belgium. Its core offering is grounded in the Ervaringsgericht Onderwijs (Experiential Learning) methodology developed within KU Leuven since 1976, with wellbeing and engagement as quality indicators. The portfolio includes the Kijk ik child monitoring system, published books via LannooCampus, online scoring modules, and regional support delivered in partnership with Mentes.

Product overview

CEGO (Centrum voor Ervaringsgericht Onderwijs) is a knowledge center affiliated with KU Leuven that provides pedagogical support, training, and coaching services for childcare and education. Its core offering is grounded in the "ervaringsgericht werken" (experience-based working) methodology, with wellbeing (welbevinden) and engagement (betrokkenheid) as central quality indicators. The portfolio includes: (1) the Kijk ik child monitoring system — comprising a hardback child follow-up system, an inspiration book, and a portrait-filling exercise book; (2) a series of publications published through Lannoo Campus covering experience-based working, self-direction, differentiation, evaluation, care in education, and professional learning communities; (3) a suite of services including coaching trajectories, school visits, study days, team training, engagement measurement, policy-making capability (BVV) trajectories, VIA6 pedagogical coaching, regional support, mentoring, and an online scoring training module. CEGO also organizes events such as the Onderwijsdialoog dialogue series and Project K learning network.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Kijk ik: Child follow-up system for childcare and preschool education, the successor to Ziko-Vo. A book to cherish, full of personal anecdotes and memories, forming the bridge between home and childcare or school.

Products and services

• Kijk ik - kindvolgsysteem
• Kijk ik - inspiratieboek
• Vormingen en workshops
• Coachingstraject op maat
• Partnerscholen bezoek
• Studiedagen voor teams
• Ondersteuning betrokkenheid in je klas
• Basistraject BVV
• Verdiepingstraject BVV
• Pedagogische coaching - VIA6
• Regionale ondersteuning
• Mentorenproject
• Opleidingen kinderopvang
• Online trainingsmodule: Het scoren van welbevinden en betrokkenheid (0-6 jaar)
• Welbevinden en betrokkenheid onderzoek
• Kijk ik XXL gezelschapsspel
• Ervaringsgericht werken. Samen groeien in de voorschoolse kinderopvang
• Ervaringsgericht werken. Een praktijkgids voor het kleuteronderwijs
• Ervaringsgericht werken. Bouwen aan een leercultuur met 6- tot 12-jarigen
• Professionele leergemeenschappen in het basisonderwijs
• Breed evalueren in het basisonderwijs met 6- tot 12-jarigen
• Elke leraar zorgleraar in het basisonderwijs
• Differentiëren werkt in het basisonderwijs met 6- tot 12-jarigen
• Zelfsturing in het basisonderwijs met 6- tot 12-jarigen
• De school van je leven: Waar elke les een levensles is
• Kijk ik - Hoe vul ik een portret in?

Quantifiable outcome

• Higher learning outcomes through increased student engagement and well-being
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments3 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

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• KU LeuvencoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe 'Ervaringsgericht Onderwijs' (EGO) project originated within the Department of Pedagogical Sciences at KU Leuven in 1976 and has since developed significantly at a conceptual level. CEGO operates as a unit within KU Leuven focusing on concept development, instruments, powerful learning environments, and research on their effects.
• Mentes VZWcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMentes is the support network for childcare. With support from Opgroeien, Mentes offers support on various themes within the childcare sector. The network consists of approximately twenty specialized organizations that combine forces.
• Onderwijs Maak Je SamenminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAn entrepreneurial education advisory bureau working with and for organizations in education. They develop and share knowledge and applications with clients and organizations like universities and colleges.
• SOM (Samen Onderwijs Maken)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerA network of education makers, education supporters, and the city of Leuven working together to innovatively strengthen education so every learner has a place and is challenged to develop their own talents.
• Stichting NIVOZminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNederlands Instituut voor Onderwijs en Opvoedingszorg (Dutch Institute for Education and Educational Care) - a free space for thinking and designing, a place of reflection and dialogue, but also for critical correction.
• LannooCampuscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPublisher of CEGO's educational publications including books on experiential learning, differentiation, self-direction, and evaluation in education.
• Partner Schools NetworkminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNetwork of partner schools including Lutgardisschool, St.-Martinus, BS 't Dorp, and College in Essen that have been coached by CEGO and open their doors for observation visits.
• Aqua UnitedminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSports club from Aalst partnering with CEGO to implement experiential learning principles in swimming lessons for children, focusing on well-being, engagement, and motivation.
• Eromes MarkominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFurniture design company with over 100 years of experience designing flexible furnishing solutions for education, from primary school to university.
• CNO (Centrum Nascholing Onderwijs)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUniversity continuing education center contributing to the professionalization and quality improvement in education for all professionals in the broad educational field.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Stichting NIVOZ: Dutch institute for education and educational care focused on reflection, dialogue, and pedagogical meaning-making in schools. Directly comparable to CEGO as a research-informed teacher professional development organization in the Dutch-language low countries education ecosystem.
• Onderwijs Maak Je Samen: Flemish entrepreneurial education advisory bureau developing and sharing knowledge and applications with schools and teacher-training institutions. Directly comparable to CEGO as a Flemish educational advisory and capacity-building peer operating in the same buyer segment.
• SOM Samen Onderwijs Maken: Flemish network of education makers, supporters, and the city of Leuven working to strengthen education innovatively. Comparable to CEGO as a regional Flemish education-improvement network with overlapping pedagogical innovation focus.
• Mentes VZW: Flemish support network for childcare organizations backed by Opgroeien, consisting of ~20 specialized organizations offering regional pedagogical support. Directly comparable to CEGO's childcare (kinderopvang) segment and operates as a partner-distributor today.
• CNO (Centrum Nascholing Onderwijs): University continuing education center contributing to professionalization and quality improvement in education. Directly comparable as a provider of in-service teacher professional development courses in the Flemish market.

Broad incumbents

• Bazalt Groep: Larger Dutch educational consultancy providing school improvement, leadership development, and teacher training programs across primary and secondary education. Comparable to CEGO as a broader incumbent in the Dutch-language teacher PD market with overlapping service lines.
• APS (het Platform voor Onderwijsondernemers): Dutch organization supporting school directors and teacher teams with training, coaching, and school development across primary, secondary, and vocational education. Comparable as a larger incumbent in Dutch-language teacher PD and school coaching.

Regional players

• Klasse: Flemish government-supported education magazine and online platform providing pedagogical inspiration, classroom tips, and professional development content to Flemish teachers. Comparable to CEGO in target audience (Flemish schools) and pedagogical content focus, though operating as a public-sector media platform rather than a paid training provider.
• Pedagogische Begeleidingsdiensten (PBD): Network of Flemish pedagogical advisory services historically providing school-based pedagogical guidance to Catholic and municipal primary schools. Comparable to CEGO as a Flemish regional provider of in-service pedagogical support to schools, though subsidized and structurally distinct.

Others

• LannooCampus: Flemish educational publisher that distributes CEGO's publications on experiential learning, differentiation, and evaluation. Comparable as an adjacent ecosystem participant that channels CEGO's content to the Flemish teacher and school-leader audience.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/CEGOOnderwijs
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/cego-experiential-education

Compliance1 record

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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