Established in 1986, Hogeschool iPABO (IPABO University of Professional Teacher Education) is a private higher-education institution located in the large city of Amsterdam (population range of 500,000-1,000,000 inhabitants), North Holland. This institution also has a branch campus in Alkmaar. Officially recognized by the Nederlands-Vlaamse Accreditatieorganisatie (Accreditation Organisation of the Netherlands and Flanders), Hogeschool iPABO (iPABO) is a coeducational Dutch higher education institution. Hogeschool iPABO (iPABO) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. iPABO also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.