Groupe Scolaire Sainte Anne

What Groupe Scolaire Sainte Anne does

Groupe Scolaire Sainte Anne is a private Catholic educational institution founded in 1897 in Brest, France, operating under the diocesan framework of Enseignement Catholique du Finist\u00e8re (EC 29). The school enrolls approximately 1,300 students across four integrated divisions: Coll\u00e8ge (middle school, grades 6\u00e8me\u20133\u00e8me), Lyc\u00e9e (high school, Seconde\u2013Terminale including a cycle terminal), Pr\u00e9pas (two-year CPGE preparatory classes for scientific competitive exams targeting Grande \u00c9cole admission), and a Section Internationale delivering the OIB (Option Internationale du Baccalaur\u00e9at) British section with a Dual Diploma program and the Duke of Edinburgh Award.

The school's technology stack is built on standard French education administration platforms \u2014 PRONOTE (Index \u00c9ducation) and SKOLENGO (KOSMOS) for academic management, SIECLE and CYCLADES for student and exam administration, VOLTAIRE for language certification, PIX for digital skills assessment, TOUTATICE and PARCOURSUP for higher-education orientation \u2014 layered on Google Workspace for Education. No proprietary technology, AI/ML capability, or third-party-developed platform is operated by the school itself. The institution differentiates through programmatic depth: pastoral integration, Accompagnement Personnalis\u00e9 across all levels, mock oral examinations (colles) for Pr\u00e9pas students, and a broad extracurricular partnership network spanning the Conservatoire de Brest, ENSTA Bretagne, and multiple regional sports clubs.

Revenue is generated primarily through recurring annual tuition fees paid by families, supplemented by canteen (restauration scolaire) services and supported by a scholarship (bourses) program across Coll\u00e8ge, Lyc\u00e9e, Pr\u00e9pas, and the Section Internationale. Pricing is not publicly disclosed and requires direct inquiry with the school's administration. The institution operates as a non-profit under Catholic education governance, with a Fonds de Dotation and the APEL parent association functioning as supplementary funding and community engagement vehicles. Distribution is direct, regionally scoped to the Brest metropolitan area in Brittany, with enrollment managed through separate admissions processes for each academic level.

Name

Groupe Scolaire Sainte Anne

Legal name

Groupe Scolaire Sainte Anne

Website

https://sainte-anne-brest.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

1897

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Groupe Scolaire Sainte Anne is a private Catholic school in Brest, France, founded in 1897, serving approximately 1,300 students across middle school, high school, preparatory classes (CPGE), and an international OIB section, operating under the Enseignement Catholique du Finist\u00e8re network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private K-12 Catholic Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Faith-Based (Religious) K–12 Schools (EDAJABAC)

Keywords

• Private Catholic education
• Secondary school programs
• Preparatory classes CPGE
• International baccalaureate section
• Pastoral education services

Headquarters

HQ city

Brest

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Tuition Fees: The school generates revenue through tuition fees charged to families for student enrollment. The institution is a private Catholic school (enseignement catholique) and operates with a scholarship (bourses) program for qualifying students. Additional revenue streams include canteen/restauration services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Groupe Scolaire Sainte Anne is a private Catholic K-12 and pre-university institution offering middle school (Collège), high school (Lycée), two-year preparatory classes for Grandes Écoles (CPGE/Prépas), and an International Section with OIB British certification. The school integrates Catholic pastoral education with academic preparation, personalized student support, bilingual programs, and extracurricular services including a library, canteen, and sports association.

Product overview

Groupe Scolaire Sainte Anne is a Catholic private school established in 1897, comprising four distinct educational divisions: Collège (middle school), Lycée (high school), Prépas (two-year preparatory classes for scientific competitive exams), and Section Internationale (international OIB program). The school integrates pastoral activities, a library/media center, school canteen services, and sports programs. Located in Brest, the school serves 1,300 students with a focus on academic excellence and personalized support.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Collège Sainte Anne Middle school program for students in grades 6e through 3e offering general education integrated with pastoral activities, personalized support (Accompagnement Personnalisé), and enrichment options including the 'classe actu' journalism class. Designed for families in the Brest area seeking Catholic secondary education with academic rigor and pastoral accompaniment.
• Lycée Sainte Anne High school program covering Seconde, Première, and Terminale levels with general and technological tracks, language programs, the Terminale cycle, and personalized orientation support. Designed for Brest-area families continuing their children's Catholic education through to the Baccalauréat.
• Prépas Sainte Anne (CPGE) Two-year preparatory classes (Classes Préparatoires aux Grandes Écoles) for scientific competitive entrance exams to elite French higher education institutions, applying an 'exigence avec bienveillance' philosophy with personalized support and mock oral examinations (colles). Targeted at high-achieving graduates aiming at Grandes Écoles such as ENSTA Bretagne.
• Section Internationale International section offering the Option Internationale du Baccalauréat (OIB) British section with English-language instruction, Dual Diploma program, Duke of Edinburgh Award, Reading Buddies literacy program, international competitions, and charity work. Designed for families seeking bilingual international credentials and global university preparation.

Quantifiable outcome

• 100% Baccalauréat pass rate for 2026 graduates
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers3 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

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Enseignement Catholique du FinistèrecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOfficial Catholic education network (Diocèse) governing Catholic schools in the Finistère department. Provides institutional framework, educational standards, and support for the school's Catholic mission and pastoral programs.
• ENSTA BretagneminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEngineering school partnership providing educational collaboration opportunities for students, particularly those in scientific tracks and preparatory classes.
• Brest Bretagne NautismeminorOthersNautical sports partnership offering water sports activities for students as part of the school's sports association and extracurricular programs.
• Conservatoire de BrestminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMusic and performing arts conservatory partnership providing cultural education and artistic development opportunities for students.
• Sport et Patinage BrestminorOthersIce sports partnership offering patinating activities for students as part of the school's sports program.
• Sous le signe de la DanseminorOthersDance partnership providing dance instruction and performance opportunities as part of cultural and extracurricular activities.
• Film et CultureminorOthersFilm and cultural arts partnership offering cinematic education and cultural exposure for students.
• Pointes de l'AvenirminorOthersAthletic sports club partnership providing additional sports activities for students.
• Climb Up BrestminorOthersIndoor climbing facility partnership offering climbing activities as part of the school's sports association.
• Tennis Club BrestoisminorOthersTennis club partnership providing tennis activities for students as part of the sports program.
• Dauphins de l'ElornminorOthersSwimming club partnership offering aquatic sports activities for students.
• Iroise Vélo Saint-RenanminorOthersCycling club partnership offering cycling activities as part of the school's sports and outdoor education programs.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Lycée Notre-Dame de Sion: Private Catholic school in Paris with full K–12 and international program offerings (OIB). Comparable to Sainte Anne's international section differentiation and faith-based K–12 structure serving premium family segments.
• École Sainte-Croix de Neuilly: Private Catholic school in Neuilly-sur-Seine offering full K–12 instruction. Comparable as a faith-based independent school with similar tuition model, multi-program structure, and family-oriented Catholic ethos.
• École Alsacienne: Independent Catholic school in Paris offering K–12 instruction with strong academic reputation. Highly comparable as a faith-based private school with multi-program structure (collège, lycée) serving academically ambitious families, and a benchmark French private Catholic institution.
• Saint-Jean de Passy: Catholic private school in Paris offering K–12 instruction with strong academic results. Closely comparable to Sainte Anne as a faith-based private institution competing for academically ambitious families in an urban setting.
• Sainte-Marie d'Antony: Private Catholic school in the Paris suburbs offering K–12 education with international sections. Comparable as a faith-based private institution with secondary-level programs and similar tuition-based enrollment model serving family households.
• Institution Sainte-Marie Lyon: Private Catholic school in Lyon offering K–12 and CPGE classes préparatoires. Comparable to Sainte Anne's full secondary-plus-prépas pathway and faith-based educational positioning in a major French metropolitan area.
• Lycée Saint-Louis de Gonzague (Franklin): Jesuit private school in central Paris combining K–12 with CPGE preparatory classes. Directly comparable to Sainte Anne's structure — faith-based identity, full secondary pathway through classes préparatoires, and urban core location.

Broad incumbents

• Groupe scolaire Saint-Joseph (various campuses): Network of private Catholic schools across France under the Enseignement Catholique umbrella, sharing governance and pedagogical standards with Sainte Anne. Comparable as a broad private Catholic education operator in the same network ecosystem.
• Enseignement Catholique de France (SGEC): National federation governing all Catholic schools in France, including the Enseignement Catholique du Finistère network that includes Sainte Anne. Broad incumbent providing institutional framework, advocacy, and standards for the school's operational environment.

Others

• APEL (Association de Parents d'Élèves de l'Enseignement Libre): National parents' association for Catholic private schools in France. Adjacent organization representing families at Sainte Anne and peer schools; relevant ecosystem participant in the private Catholic education value chain.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/st_anne_brest
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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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