Aeres MBO Ede

About Aeres MBO Ede

Aeres MBO Ede is a vocational education location within Aeres MBO, focused on training students in areas such as food, health, climate, and nature. The school presents itself as a highly practical learning environment where students work closely with companies and with students from other schools in the region.

It serves learners interested in applied, hands-on education at mbo levels 1 through 4, with both school-based and work-based learning routes. The location emphasizes learning in the middle of the Food Valley and the World Food Center in Ede, with a strong connection to local innovation and real-world practice.

Core Values

• Practical learning: The school repeatedly positions itself as a place where students learn by doing, with practice at the center of the educational experience.
• Innovation: Aeres MBO Ede emphasizes being close to innovations at companies and encouraging students to explore new ideas.
• Sustainability: The location frames its education around making the world more sustainable and healthier.
• Outdoor and experiential education: Students are encouraged to learn outside, including in the school’s own living park, reinforcing a hands-on relationship with nature and practice.

Unique Aspects

• Located in Food Valley and the World Food Center: The school says it is situated in the heart of Ede’s food innovation ecosystem, giving students close contact with food companies and developments.
• Own living park for practice: Behind the school is a dedicated living park used for practical assignments, which supports outdoor and nature-based learning.
• Strong company proximity: The location emphasizes that students study and work among food businesses and alongside companies in the region.
• Regional collaboration: Students learn together with companies and with students from other schools nearby, suggesting a collaborative local learning environment.