Ensemble Scolaire Saint-Michel Les Arcades

What Ensemble Scolaire Saint-Michel Les Arcades does

Ensemble Scolaire Saint-Michel Les Arcades is a private Catholic educational institution operating under the legal entity Groupe Arcades in Dijon, France. Founded in 1908, the institution delivers continuous education across nine distinct programs spanning nursery (École Sainte Elisabeth de la Trinité and École Notre-Dame), lower secondary (Collège Saint-Michel with international opening), general and technological upper secondary, vocational secondary (Lycée Professionnel with CAP and Bac Pro tracks in industry/fashion, health/social, and tertiary/commerce), apprenticeship (CFA, operational since 1999), continuing education (CFC), and higher education (Sup'Arcades, offering BTS, Bachelor CPE, and DE CESF programs to ~350 students). The group operates five physical sites across Dijon and Chevigny-Saint-Sauveur plus a 125-bed boarding facility, and serves a diversified base of individual families, elite athletes (180 SHN students across 20 sports), and adult learners.

Revenue is generated primarily through annual tuition contributions from families (€645-€918 per student depending on level), supplemented by French government funding for Catholic schools under contract, boarding fees (€4,020-€4,500 annually), meal charges (€4.49-€8.85 per meal), apprenticeship tax flows (SOLTÉA), OPCO-funded training contracts, and ancillary services such as Cambridge English certification. Distribution is direct: families enroll via open days, headmaster interviews, and the Parcoursup platform for BTS programs; no third-party resellers are used. The technology stack is conventional edtech (Ecole Directe portal, E-sidoc library system, iPad programs for collège students, specialized facilities including labs and workshops) with no proprietary AI or platform components.

Key differentiators include the comprehensive K-12-through-post-bac pathway under one institution, an established SHN program with CREPS Bourgogne Franche Comté since 2005, Erasmus+ accreditation (2021-2027) and ECHE charter (since 2007) supporting international mobility, Franco-Canadian bi-diplomation partnerships with CÉGEPs, and Qualiopi certification (since June 2021) enabling access to public funding for professional training. The institution is independently operated within the Enseignement Catholique network under the Diocese, with no external equity ownership and no disclosed funding rounds or M&A activity.

Name

Ensemble Scolaire Saint-Michel Les Arcades

Legal name

Groupe Arcades

Website

https://stmichel-lesarcades.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1908

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Ensemble Scolaire Saint-Michel Les Arcades is a private Catholic educational group in Dijon, France, delivering continuous education from maternelle through post-bac, including vocational, apprenticeship, and international programs serving families and adult learners across multiple campuses.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private Catholic Education Services

NAICS

All Other Schools and Instruction (61169), Sports and Recreation Instruction (611620), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Sports Boarding Schools & Residential Academies (MPAKAJAL)

akta.pro secondary industry

Interscholastic Athletics (Varsity/JV Teams) (EDAJAJAA)

Keywords

• Private catholic education
• Higher education programs
• Vocational training services
• Apprenticeship learning center
• Continuing professional education

Headquarters

HQ city

Dijon

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Tuition fees from families: Annual tuition contributions from families for educational services; fees vary by level (maternelle/élémentaire, collège, lycée général/technologique, lycée professionnel, post-bac)
2. Government funding for Catholic schools: French Catholic private schools receive government funding through contractual arrangements with the state, supplemented by family contributions

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Ensemble Scolaire Saint-Michel Les Arcades is a private Catholic educational group in Dijon, France, providing a complete educational continuum from nursery (maternelle) through primary, lower secondary (collège), upper secondary (lycée général, technologique, and professionnel), higher education (BTS, Bachelor), apprenticeship training (CFA), and continuing education (CFC). The institution offers over 11 distinct educational programs across multiple campuses with specializations in international programs (Erasmus+, Cambridge, Franco-Canadian double diplomas) and a dedicated elite athlete program (Sportifs de Haut Niveau) serving 180 student athletes across 20 sports.

Product overview

Ensemble Scolaire Saint-Michel Les Arcades is a comprehensive Catholic educational institution in Dijon, France, offering a complete educational continuum from maternelle through higher education. The institution operates as a unified multi-site complex comprising two primary schools (École Sainte Elisabeth de la Trinité and École Notre-Dame), a secondary school (Collège Saint-Michel with international focus), a general and technological high school (Lycée G&T), a vocational high school (Lycée Professionnel), and a dedicated higher education campus (Sup'Arcades). The campus also includes a CFA (apprenticeship center, operational since 1999) and CFC (continuing education center), both Qualiopi-certified since 2021. Supporting services include an internat (boarding facility with 125 places), elite athlete programs (180 student athletes, 37 partners), and international programs with Erasmus+ accreditation and CÉGEP bi-diplomation partnerships.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• École Sainte Elisabeth de la Trinité: Private Catholic nursery and primary school in Chevigny Saint Sauveur
• École Notre-Dame
• Collège Saint-Michel
• Lycée Général et Technologique
• Campus Saint-Michel Les Arcades

Products and services

• École Sainte Elisabeth de la Trinité Private Catholic primary school (maternelle and élémentaire) located at 4 rue Mère Teresa, Chevigny Saint Sauveur, offering early childhood education through elementary schooling with pastoral programs.
• École Notre-Dame Private Catholic primary school (maternelle and élémentaire) at 32-34 Rue Edmé Verniquet, Dijon, featuring outdoor education programs, sustainable development initiatives, and religious education.
• Collège Saint-Michel - Ouverture Internationale Private Catholic secondary school (6ème to 3ème) at 36 Rue Sause, Dijon, offering international programs with language exchanges, European section, and preparation for the Brevet diploma.
• Lycée Général et Technologique General and technological high school offering Baccalauréat Général with 8 specialty options (Mathématiques, SES, HLP, SVT, Physique-Chimie, Arts, HGGSP, AMC) and Baccalauréat Technologique streams (STMG, ST2S), plus European section and Dual Diploma program.
• Lycée Professionnel Vocational high school offering CAP and Bac Pro programs across three sectors: Industry & Fashion (MCC), Health & Social (ASSP, AEPA, CAP AEPE), and Tertiary & Commerce (AGORA, MRC), with mixed public training options.
• CFA - Centre de Formation d'Apprentis Apprenticeship training center offering alternating training programs (CAP, Bac Pro, BTS) combining practical workplace learning with theoretical instruction, certified Qualiopi.
• CFC - Centre de Formation Continue Continuing education center for employees and job seekers, offering certified training programs including DE CESF, Bachelor CPE (Event Project Management), CAP AEPE, PRAP 2S, and SST, with integrative alternating methodology.
• Sup'Arcades - Enseignement Supérieur Higher education campus at 96 rue d'Auxonne offering BTS programs (SAM, CG, Communication, CI, ESF), DE CESF, FCIL (International Wine Sales), and Bachelor CPE, with 350 students, Erasmus+ mobility, and Canadian CÉGEP partnerships.
• Internat Saint-Michel Les Arcades Boarding facility in historic Dijon buildings with capacity for 125 students in single or double rooms, open Sunday evenings to Friday mornings, offering adapted schedules for student athletes.
• Section Sportive - Sportifs de Haut Niveau Elite athlete program serving 180 student athletes across 20 sports with 37 partner organizations, offering flexible scheduling, tutoring, and coordination with CREPS Bourgogne Franche-Comté.
• Programmes Internationaux et Erasmus+ International programs including European Section, Erasmus+ accreditation (2021-2027), Label Euroscol (since 2019), Label Ouverture Internationale, Franco-Canadian CÉGEP partnerships for bi-diplomation, and Cambridge English certifications.

Named customers2 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration6 records

Partnerships

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

• CREPS de Bourgogne Franche ComtécoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2005Regional sports training center partnership for high-level athlete (SHN) program. Established since 2005, accommodating students in sports sections, training centers, and Espoir/France poles.
• CÉGEP St Jean Sur Richelieu (Canada)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDouble diploma program in Commerce Management for BTS Commerce International students. Also offers internship opportunities for BTS ESF students. Franco-Canadian partnership enabling bi-national credentials.
• CÉGEP de Chicoutimi (Canada)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDouble diploma program in Accounting and Management (Comptabilité et Gestion) for BTS CG students. Includes teacher mobility component. Part of Lac St Jean CÉGEP network collaboration.
• CÉGEP Network Lac St Jean (Alma, Chicoutimi, Jonquière, St-Félicien)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration with 4 CÉGEPs in the Lac St Jean region for study continuation opportunities. Supports student mobility and international academic exchanges.
• Sports Clubs and FederationscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnerships with 37 sports organizations representing 20 different sports. Coordinates athlete training schedules with academic requirements for 180+ high-level students.
• JDA Formation (Jeunes pour le Développement et l'Animation)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSports partnership allowing Notre-Dame school students to discover various sports (ultimat, rugby, orientation courses) through JDA Formation coaches.
• OPCO (Opérateurs de Compétences)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSkills operators that support companies in apprenticeship contract management and provide personalized guidance for training needs. Critical for CFA/CFC operations.
• European Commission (Erasmus+)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerErasmus+ program accreditation 2021-2027 for vocational education and ECHE charter for higher education. Enables student and staff mobility with funding support.
• La P'tite Crèche Dijon/LongvicminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartner offering apprenticeship positions for CAP AEPE (Early Childhood Educator) training. Job postings appear on school's career board.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Enseignement Catholique France: National umbrella organization coordinating the French Catholic education network to which Saint-Michel belongs. Comparable as the broader institutional framework setting funding, quality, and accreditation standards that shape Saint-Michel Les Arcades' operating context.
• OMNES Education: French private higher education group with multiple schools across business, communications, engineering, and political studies. Comparable to Saint-Michel Les Arcades' higher education segment in competing for the same French post-bac market outside public universities.
• Institut Catholique de Paris (ICP): Large Catholic private higher education institution in Paris offering degree programs across theology, humanities, and social sciences. Overlaps with Saint-Michel's Sup'Arcades higher education segment in providing Catholic-rooted post-bac instruction and degree-granting authority.
• Galileo Global Education: Large European private higher education group operating multiple institutions and online programs. Broader incumbent competing for BTS/Bachelor candidates and apprenticeship placements that Saint-Michel's Sup'Arcades also targets in France.
• ICES - Institut Catholique d'Études Supérieures: Catholic private higher education institution offering multidisciplinary degree programs in western France. Overlaps with Saint-Michel's Sup'Arcades campus in delivering Catholic-values-based post-bac education outside the public university system.

Direct peers

• Sainte-Croix de Neuilly: Prestigious Catholic private school in Neuilly-sur-Seine delivering maternelle-to-baccalauréat pathways with strong academic results. Comparable to Saint-Michel Les Arcades as a long-established Catholic K-12 with premium positioning and external exam preparation.
• Apprentis d'Auteuil: Large French Catholic foundation operating a nationwide network of schools, apprenticeship programs, and family services. Directly comparable to Saint-Michel Les Arcades as a comprehensive Catholic education provider with youth services, apprenticeship/continuing education arms, and value-based pedagogy.
• Cours Legendre: Catholic education provider offering support courses and full-school curricula across primary and secondary levels. Comparable to Saint-Michel Les Arcades in targeting Catholic families seeking structured, values-based education from early years through secondary.
• Réseau La Salle France (Lasallian Schools): Catholic school network in France operating K-12 and post-bac programs under shared values-based pedagogy. Comparable to Saint-Michel Les Arcades in operating multi-level Catholic schooling with international openness and vocational pathways.

Emerging players

• Cours Florent: French private school specializing in performing and creative arts with structured curricula and degree programs. Thematically adjacent to Saint-Michel Les Arcades' general Catholic educational model but targets a creative-arts segment with overlapping operating mechanics (multi-cycle private school, post-bac credentials).

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Compliance7 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles16 records

Subsidiaries5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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M&A

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