Campus Adventiste du Salève

What Campus Adventiste du Salève does

Campus Adventiste du Salève is a private, multi-departmental Seventh-day Adventist educational institution headquartered in Collonges-sous-Salève, France, approximately 15 minutes from Geneva. Operated continuously in Collonges since 1921 (founded 1893), it runs five academic units: the Adventist Faculty of Theology (FAT, offering bachelor and master credentials in theology with credit articulation to Andrews University and the Strasbourg Faculty of Protestant Theology), the Institut de Français Langue Étrangère (IFLE, a 90+ year-old French-as-a-foreign-language program holding the FLE Quality Label for over a decade), the Institut des Sciences Humaines (ISH, Christian counselling training delivered with Empreinte Formations), the Ensemble Scolaire Maurice-Tièche (ESMT, K-12 schooling from nursery through Baccalauréat with 312 students from 16 countries and 97%/96% Brevet/Bac pass rates), and a music school operated with the Institut Kodály Francophone applying UNESCO-listed Kodály pedagogy. The campus also houses four research centers (E.G. White, J. Figols, CILRAP for religious liberty, and Adventist Archives/Museum) and the Alfred Vaucher Library, which integrates a digital catalogue across the academic departments.

The revenue model is diversified across tuition and fees (FAT, IFLE, ISH, ESMT, summer programs), on-campus accommodation (La Clairière and Jean Weidner residences, youth hostel, €20–€90/night), cafeteria and catering, venue and event rental (180-seat auditorium, meeting rooms, gymnasium), a donation program with €100/€500/€1,000 tiers supporting student financial aid, and a campus shop selling merchandise and the Servir theological journal. Distribution is primarily direct-to-consumer via online enrollment portals, the Adventist Colleges Abroad consortium for IFLE, the global Adventist Church network for FAT recruitment, Open Days (3-day full-board campus visits at €75/person) as a conversion funnel, and an e-commerce shop at shop.campusadventiste.edu. Customer segments include French-speaking theology students, international French-language learners, K-12 families, adult Christian counselling learners, and visitor groups for conferences and retreats. The institution is funded through tuition, accommodation revenue, and donations, with no disclosed external equity, venture, or private-equity ownership. The 2026 college expansion construction and the 2024 opening of the Kodály music school are the most recent signals of capacity and product-line growth.

Name

Campus Adventiste du Salève

Legal name

CAMPUS ADVENTISTE DU SALEVE

Website

https://campusadventiste.edu

Company type

Private

Founded year

1893

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Campus Adventiste du Salève is a private Seventh-day Adventist educational institution in Collonges-sous-Salève, France, operating K-12, theology, French-language, and human-sciences programs alongside research centers, accommodation, and a music school for an international student body near Geneva.

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Private Higher Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (611310), Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Educational Services (611)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Divinity Schools (University-Affiliated) (EDAHAKAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Faith-Based (Religious) K–12 Schools (EDAJABAC), Faith-Based Education & Formation (Seminaries, Religious Schools, Catechesis) (BPAGAJAD), Religious Education & Catechetical Publishing (Sunday School, Catechism, Study Guides) (MPAJAHAC), Missionary Training Colleges & Schools (EDAHAKAF)

Keywords

• Francophone adventist education
• Theological higher education
• French language instruction
• Christian k-12 schooling
• Human sciences training

Headquarters

HQ city

Collonges-sous-salève

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

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B2C

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Services

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Revenue model

1. Higher Education Tuition (FAT, IFLE, ISH): The Adventist Faculty of Theology (FAT), Institute of French as a Foreign Language (IFLE), and Institute of Human Sciences (ISH) charge tuition fees for Bachelor, Master, certificate, and diploma programs. Fees are paid via the campus online shop portal. The FAT offers e-learning payment plans (échéancier) and accepts scholarship-funded payments. ISH offers a Graduate Diploma in Christian Counselling delivered over 10 one-week modules over 3 years.
2. K-12 School Fees (ESMT): The Ensemble Scolaire Maurice-Tièche (ESMT) — covering nursery, primary, secondary, and high school through the Baccalauréat — charges tuition fees. School transport to Geneva, Annemasse, and Gaillard is offered as an additional paid service.
3. Summer Language Programs: IFLE runs intensive summer French courses (typically June–July), charging per-course fees. Individual summer participants include students from ACA partner universities and independent enrollees.
4. Accommodation and Catering: The campus operates two residences (La Clairière and Jean Weidner) offering nightly and weekly accommodation to visitors, groups, and students. The cafeteria serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner 7 days/week during the semester. Group bookings include full-board packages. Room rates range from €20/night (youth hostel) to €90/night (VIP family rooms).
5. Donations and Charitable Contributions: The campus operates a donation portal (shop.campusadventiste.edu/fr/30-donation) accepting structured contributions at €100, €500, €1,000, or free-amount donations. A dedicated 'Don pour un(e) étudiant(e) à la FAT' product allows donors to support financially struggling theology students.
6. Event and Venue Rental: The campus rents out facilities including the 180-seat Aula André Roth auditorium, multiple meeting rooms (capacities 16–167), the gymnasium, and sports areas. Group stays include conference and seminar hosting for outside organizations.
7. Campus Shop (Merchandise and Publications): The online shop sells clothing, accessories, books, the Servir theology journal (subscription and single issues), and other campus merchandise. Physical shop on campus includes a Millefeuille organic grocery/delicatessen and stationery.

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Core offering

Campus Adventiste du Salève is a private, faith-based educational campus that delivers an integrated curriculum from nursery school through master's-level theology. Its primary offerings are the Adventist Faculty of Theology (FAT) for theology degrees, the Institut de Français Langue Étrangère (IFLE) for French as a Foreign Language, the Institut des Sciences Humaines (ISH) for Christian counseling training, and the Ensemble Scolaire Maurice-Tièche (ESMT) for K-12 education. Supporting services include on-campus accommodation, cafeteria catering, group stays and venue rental, a music school (Kodály pedagogy), research centers, a library, and an e-commerce shop for tuition, donations, publications, and merchandise.

Product overview

Campus Adventiste du Salève is a comprehensive educational campus offering a multi-level portfolio of programs: the Adventist Faculty of Theology (FAT) provides theological education from certificate to master's levels; the Institut de Français Langue Étrangère (IFLE) offers French language instruction for international students; the Institut des Sciences Humaines (ISH) delivers Christian counseling and psychology training; the Ensemble Scolaire Maurice-Tièche provides K-12 education from kindergarten through baccalauréat; and the École de Musique offers music instruction in partnership with the Institut Kodály Francophone. The campus also operates four research centers (E.G. White, J. Figols, Religious Liberty/CILRAP, and Archives/Museum), along with visitor services including accommodation, cafeteria, open days, and group stays. An online boutique offers merchandise, publications (including the Revue Servir theological journal), and donation options. Free MOOC courses in theology are available through the Adventist MOOC platform.

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• Faculté Adventiste de Théologie (FAT) Theological education program offering Certificate of Biblical Initiation, Bachelor in Theology (180 ECTS, 3 years), and Master in Theology (120 ECTS, 2 years), with preparation for pastoral ministry, chaplaincy, and Bible teaching. Degrees are recognized by Andrews University and, via an agreement with the Faculté de Théologie Protestante de Strasbourg, may lead to a French State Bachelor in Theology.
• Institut de Français Langue Étrangère (IFLE) French as a Foreign Language program for international students, including regular (intensive/combined/super-intensive, 5 days/week), evening (1-4 evenings/week), à la carte custom group programs, summer programs (June–July), ACA semester abroad, and DELF-DALF/TCF exam preparation. CEFRL-aligned from A1 to C2 with action-based methodology. FLE Quality Label certified for more than 10 years.
• Institut des Sciences Humaines (ISH) Human Sciences Institute delivering training in helping relationships and Christian counseling, including a Graduate Diploma in Christian Counseling delivered over 10 one-week modules across 3 years, plus continuing education certificates in marital, family, and workplace communication. Co-delivered with Empreinte formations.
• Ensemble Scolaire Maurice-Tièche (ESMT) Complete K-12 school complex from nursery through the Baccalauréat, with 312 students from 16 countries, classes limited to 25, English from kindergarten, second language from 5th form, and Baccalauréat specialities in Maths, SVT, Physics-Chemistry, SES, and HGGSP. School transport is offered to Geneva, Annemasse, and Gaillard. Achieved 97% Brevet and 96% Bac pass rates over the last three years.
• École de Musique Music school operated in partnership with the Institut Kodály Francophone, offering group classes for children and adults, individual instrument lessons, and choir programs based on Kodály pedagogy (registered on UNESCO's Intangible Cultural Heritage list).
• MOOC Adventiste Free online theology courses on topics including Sabbath studies, Apocalypse, and Evangelizing, accessible through the Adventist MOOC platform.
• Centre de Recherche E.G. White Research center dedicated to increasing awareness of Ellen G. White's prophetic ministry and providential guidance in the development of the Seventh-day Adventist Church, housing approximately 50,000 pages of published and unpublished documents with a custom researcher index.
• Centre de Recherche J. Figols Research and documentation center on practical theology focused on youth ministries and evangelism adapted to contemporary times and society.
• Centre International pour la Liberté Religieuse et les Affaires Publiques (CILRAP) International center for research, documentation, information and training on public affairs and religious liberty, organizing Human Rights Days, Religious Liberty Festivals, symposia, and seminars in cities including Geneva, Bucharest, São Paulo, Lausanne, and Neuchâtel.
• Centre des Archives Adventistes / Musée de l'Adventisme Européen Historical records center documenting the history of Adventism in French-speaking territories of Europe, housed in the Alfred Vaucher Library along with the museum of European Adventism. Collaborates with archivesadventistes.org for digital access.
• Hébergement - Résidences (La Clairière and Jean Weidner) On-campus accommodation including two residences (La Clairière and Jean Weidner) offering standard rooms (€60/night), VIP rooms (€80/night), VIP family rooms (€90/night), extra beds (€10/night), and youth hostel beds (€20/night, discounted to €15 for 2+ nights, minimum 7 persons). Rooms include private bathroom, free internet, and sheets/towels.
• Cafétéria Campus cafeteria open 7 days a week serving breakfast (€10, €5 for 5-12 year olds), lunch (€16, €8 for 5-12 year olds), dinner (€16, €8 for 5-12 year olds), and picnic (€10). Primarily vegetarian with organic products and capacity for 150 people.
• Séjours Portes Ouvertes (Open Days) Open days short stays allowing prospective students to discover campus life by attending classes, meeting students and teachers. €75 per person for 3 days of full board, with children free; in event of registration, the €75 is reimbursed and deducted from the registration fee.
• Séjours Groupes (Group Stays & Events) Group accommodation and event services for conventions, seminars, and conferences, with access to multiple meeting rooms (16–167 capacity), the 180-seat Aula André Roth auditorium, the gymnasium, and full cafeteria catering.
• Revue Servir Adventist theological journal published by the Faculty of Theology, covering all areas of theology to promote Adventist research and theology in French-speaking networks. Available as single issue (€11 incl. €4 shipping), one-year subscription of 2 issues (€14 Europe/Dom-Tom, €18 rest of world), or two-year subscription of 4 issues (€28/€36).
• Boutique en Ligne (Campus Online Shop) Online shop offering merchandise including clothing, accessories, books, the Servir theological journal (single issues and subscriptions), and other campus merchandise. Also handles tuition payments, course fees, summer programs, and donations. Physical shop on campus includes a Millefeuille organic grocery/delicatessen and stationery.
• Programme de Dons Donation program allowing supporters to contribute to student financial aid (including a dedicated 'Don pour un(e) étudiant(e) à la FAT' product for theology students) or general school support, with tiered donation options at €100, €500, €1,000, or free-amount donations via shop.campusadventiste.edu.
• Bibliothèque Alfred Vaucher Learning media library serving all campus departments (FAT, IFLE, Maurice-Tièche primary and secondary schools) with books, periodicals, audio materials, and digital resources. Open to on-campus and external readers, and integrated with the on-site research center collections via a digital catalogue.

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Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• Adventist Colleges Abroad (ACA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerACA is a consortium of North American Adventist universities (Andrews University, Loma Linda University, La Sierra University, Oakwood University, Pacific Union College, Southern Adventist University, Avondale College, Antillean Adventist University, Burman University, Griggs University) that validates academic credits for courses taken at IFLE. Students from these institutions complete French study abroad semesters at Collonges, with credits counting toward their BA degrees.
• Andrews UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAndrews University is a key ACA partner. FAT's degrees are recognized by Andrews Adventist University in the United States, enabling seamless credit transfers and degree articulation for theology students.
• Empreinte FormationscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Institute of Human Sciences (ISH) works in close collaboration with the Protestant association Empreinte formations to co-deliver the Graduate Diploma in Christian Counselling and continuing education certificates. This partnership provides accreditation and student recruitment for the counselling program.
• Groupement FLEmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIFLE is affiliated with the Groupement FLE, a consortium of 15 universities that validate the academic credits of all IFLE courses for Bachelor of Arts degrees awarded by member institutions. This provides international academic credibility and credit transfer for language students.
• Faculté de Théologie Protestante de StrasbourgmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAn agreement exists between the FAT and the Faculty of Protestant Theology in Strasbourg enabling FAT students who pass double-corrected exams to obtain a French State Bachelor in Theology by studying exclusively at Collonges. This provides state-recognized credentials for French theology graduates.
• FIPF (Fédération Internationale des Professeurs de Français)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIFLE is affiliated with FIPF, the International Federation of French Teachers, providing international networking, pedagogical resources, and professional credibility for the language institute.
• Campus FranceminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorIFLE references Campus France for visa and residence permit guidance for international students, particularly those from outside the EU requiring student visas for France.
• Ellen G. White EstatemajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe E.G. White Research Center collaborates with the official Ellen G. White Estate (whiteestate.org) and the Office of Archives, Statistics, and Research of the Seventh-day Adventist Church for access to archival documents, manuscripts, and published writings. The center also contributes to the Seventh-day Adventist Periodical Index.
• Adventist Historical Archives of Europe (archivesadventistes.org)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Adventist Records and Archives Centre (housed in the Alfred Vaucher Library) collaborates with www.archivesadventistes.org for the preservation and digital access of historical records of French-speaking Adventism across France, Belgium, Luxembourg, and French-speaking Switzerland.
• Institut Kodály FrancophonecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Institut Kodály Francophone is a Swiss foundation (headquartered in Geneva, established October 2007) that operates its music school in partnership with the Ensemble scolaire Maurice-Tièche at the Collonges campus. The institute applies UNESCO-listed Kodály pedagogy throughout the French-speaking world.

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