La Providence

What La Providence does

La Providence is a private Jesuit educational institution established in 1850 and located in Amiens, France, operating under the supervision of L'Association Ignace de Loyola Education. The institution offers a continuous educational pathway from nursery (TPS/PS) through university level (Licence), structured as five interconnected divisions: Ecole (nursery and primary), Collège (lower secondary), LEGT (upper secondary general and technological with STI2D specialization in Architecture and Construction), Lycée des Métiers et Apprentissages (vocational and apprenticeship tracks), and Centre de Formation Continue (adult continuing education). It serves families in the Hauts-de-France region seeking Catholic education grounded in Ignatian pedagogy, as well as vocational students pursuing BTS, Licence, and Bachelor degrees in fields including electrotechnics, refrigeration/HVAC, cybersecurity, and renewable energies.

The institution generates revenue primarily through annual tuition fees paid by families, supplemented by public funding received via its state-contract association status under the French education system. Additional revenue streams come from apprenticeship programs operated through UFA La Providence and CFA Jean Bosco, continuing education courses for adults via the Centre de Formation Continue, and boarding fees for students from 6ème onwards. Specific pricing is not publicly disclosed, with prospective families directed to contact the school directly. Operating technology is limited to operational platforms: EcoleDirecte for student information management and parent communication, and SoHappy for cafeteria feedback.

The institution operates from a single campus at 146 boulevard Saint-Quentin in Amiens, with 11-50 employees per firmographic data. Go-to-market relies on Portes Ouvertes open house events, virtual tours, school visits by appointment, and digital inquiries via website and phone. Notable partnerships span sports clubs (Rugby Club Amiénois, Amiens Natation), cultural organizations (Comédie de Picardie, Compagnie du Chapiteau Vert, Cirqu'onflexe), and industry partners for vocational training (ENGIE, VINCI, Picardie Fournil, Kumulus, ETN). The institution maintains international exchange programs with partner schools in Burgos, Spain, and Chongqing, China, and offers Chinese language options at the secondary level. A new Cheffe d'établissement was appointed at the pre-rentrée for the 2025-2026 academic year, coinciding with the launch of new programs including a Bachelor Cybersécurité BAC+3 and renewable energy technician training.

Name

La Providence

Legal name

Lycée Privé la Providence

Website

https://la-providence.net

Company type

Private

Founded year

1850

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

La Providence is a 175-year-old private Jesuit educational institution in Amiens, France, offering continuous education from kindergarten through bachelor's degree across five divisions, including vocational and apprenticeship programs, serving families in the Hauts-de-France region.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private K-12 and Higher Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Private/Independent Online K–12 Schools (EDAJADAC)

akta.pro secondary industry

Special Needs & Learning Differences Private Schools (EDAJABAH)

Keywords

• Private catholic education
• Primary secondary education
• Vocational training programs
• Continuing education services
• Boarding school facilities

Headquarters

HQ city

Amiens

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Tuition fees: As a private Jesuit school under contract with the French state, La Providence generates revenue primarily through tuition fees paid by families. The school also receives some public funding through its state contract association.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

La Providence is a private Jesuit educational institution that delivers a continuous educational pathway from nursery (maternelle) through bachelor's degree (licence), comprising primary school, middle school (collège), general and technological lycée (LEGT), vocational and apprenticeship lycée (Lycée des Métiers), and a Centre de Formation Continue for adult learners. Core offerings include general academic tracks (Brevet, Bac général, Bac STI2D), vocational and BTS programs in electrotechnics, refrigeration/HVAC, cybersecurity, systems maintenance and renewable energies, plus boarding facilities and Ignatian-pedagogy pastoral programs.

Product overview

La Providence is a comprehensive Jesuit educational institution offering a complete educational pathway from nursery through university level (Licence), structured as five interconnected divisions: Ecole (nursery/primary), College (middle school), Lycee General et Technologique, Lycee des Metiers et Apprentissages (vocational), and Centre de Formation Continue (continuing education). The institution also provides boarding facilities, pastoral programs aligned with Ignatian pedagogy, and various digital platforms including EcoleDirecte for student management. Technical programs span electrical engineering, refrigeration/HVAC, cybersecurity, and renewable energies, delivered through both traditional school-based and apprenticeship tracks via the UFA and CFA Jean Bosco partnerships.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Ecole (Primary School)

Quantifiable outcome

• Multiple academic competition victories including French swimming championships and mathematics awards

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• Rugby Club Amiénois (RCA)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with local rugby club for school sports programs, including initiation sessions and community events during rugby season.
• ENGIEminorOthersEnergy company partner for the Centre de Formation Continue, providing workplace training opportunities.
• VINCIminorOthersConstruction and services company partner for the Centre de Formation Continue apprenticeship programs.
• PICARDIE FOURNILminorOthersLocal bakery company partner for the Centre de Formation Continue programs.
• SodexominorOthersCatering company providing school meal services, including themed dining events like 'Les saveurs d'Italie' and charitable initiatives like Octobre Rose.
• AroévenminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAssociation helping eco-delegates with sustainable development projects as part of the 'Agir pour ma planète' program selected by the school.
• Comédie de PicardieminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTheater partnership for Latin students to attend cultural performances and educational shows.
• Compagnie du Chapiteau VertminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCircus company performing at the school to educate students about environmental topics like recycling through artistic presentations.
• ETN (France)minorOthersRobotics company whose commercial representative Adrien Delicque (former student) provides industry insights to BTS Electrotechnique students.
• Cirqu'onflexeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCircus school providing performances and potentially practical instruction as part of EPS (physical education) programs.
• Amiens NatationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal swimming club providing coaching for the sports section (sections sportives) for students in 6e-5e and 4e-3e levels, with coaches Jimmy and Jason and coordinator Stéphanie Binotto.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Apprentis d'Auteuil: Major French Catholic foundation operating schools and youth programs across France, including vocational and K-12 offerings with similar Catholic mission and apprenticeship tracks. Operates at significantly larger scale and broader geographic reach than La Providence but with directly overlapping educational mission and student base.
• Centre National d'Enseignement à Distance (CNED): France's national public distance education provider offering online K-12 and adult education programs. Overlaps with La Providence's educational mission and serves as a broader competitor in the French educational landscape, particularly for families seeking flexible learning options.
• Université Catholique de l'Ouest (UCO): French Catholic university with multiple campuses offering undergraduate, graduate, and continuing education programs. Comparable as a Catholic institution offering higher education credentials and continuing education for adults, mirroring La Providence's licence and CFC programs.

Direct peers

• Réseau La Salle France: Network of La Sallian Catholic private schools across France offering comprehensive K-12 education with vocational and post-secondary tracks. Direct peer to La Providence as both are Catholic private school networks with full educational pathway offerings and Ignatian-inspired pedagogy.

Emerging players

• Compagnons du Devoir: French vocational training organization offering apprenticeship programs across multiple crafts and trades. Comparable to La Providence's vocational BTS and CFA Jean Bosco apprenticeship offerings, both targeting French youth seeking skilled-trade career pathways through alternance.

Regional players

• Institut Catholique d'Études Supérieures (ICES): Catholic higher education institution in Vendée offering licence, master, and doctoral programs. Comparable as a smaller-scale Catholic institution delivering higher education pathways and continuing education, similar in size and mission to La Providence's post-secondary offerings.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/ecolelapro80
• Facebookfacebook.com/profile.php
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/la-providence-amiens

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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