Institut Sandar La Salle

What Institut Sandar La Salle does

Institut Sandar La Salle is a private agricultural educational institution located in Limonest, in the peri-urban Lyon area of France. It operates a 16-hectare campus park together with a 30-hectare on-site agricultural exploitation (La Ferme de Sandar) that produces cereals, oilseed proteins, permanent grasslands, and wooded plots under agroecology principles. The institution is part of the CNEAP Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes private agricultural education network and, since 2024-2025, has formally integrated into the Aux Lazaristes - La Salle group of 80+ Lasallian schools. It also operates boarding facilities for 125 students across a 2008 building (70 places) and a historic chateau opened in 2014 (55 places).

The school's curriculum spans the full French educational pathway from secondary through higher education and professional certification. Secondary offerings include BAC Général with scientific specializations, BAC Technologique STAV (Sciences et Technologies de l'Agronomie et du Vivant), and BAC Professionnel CGEH (Conduite et Gestion de l'Entreprise Hippique) for equestrian business management. Higher education consists of two BTSA programs — Agronomie & Cultures Durables and Gestion et Maîtrise de l'Eau — available via school or apprenticeship routes. Professional certifications include the Animateur d'Equitation (AE, Level III) and the BPJEPS Educateur Sportif (Level 4), both delivered in apprenticeship partnership with regional equestrian centers. An optional Academica Dual Diploma track enables students to earn a US High School Diploma alongside the French Baccalauréat. Pedagogical differentiation is reinforced by hands-on assets including five educational beehives (from June 2024), eco-grazing sheep (from April 2024), and a Hippologie-Equitation elective with structured galop-level partner-center training.

The business model is tuition-based private education supplemented by government agricultural education subsidies, national scholarships (bourses), apprenticeship tax funding (taxe d'apprentissage), and Qualiopi-certified apprenticeship income via partner CFA AKTEAP. Distribution is direct through in-school enrollment and the EcoleDirecte portal, complemented by the Parcoursup national platform for BTSA programs and apprenticeship contracts brokered through equestrian centers and the Comité Régional d'Equitation. GTM is supported by a multi-channel mix including open days, social media (Facebook, Instagram, YouTube), career fairs such as EQUITA Lyon, and cross-referrals within the La Salle and CNEAP networks. Customer outcomes are strong, with 100% Baccalauréat pass rate in 2025 and 70-80% BTSA graduate rates progressing into professional licensure.

Name

Institut Sandar La Salle

Legal name

Institut Agricole Privé Sandar

Website

https://sandar.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Institut Sandar La Salle is a private agricultural school in Limonest, near Lyon, France, offering secondary, BTSA higher education, and equestrian professional certifications across a 30-hectare on-site farm, serving students pursuing agricultural, environmental, and equestrian careers within the CNEAP and La Salle networks.

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Product category

Private Agricultural Secondary and Higher Education

NAICS

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

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Equine Care & Stable Management (EDAOAOAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Sport/Show Horse Training & Performance Programs (AFAEAGAF), Referee, Umpire & Coach Education/Certification Academies (MPAKAJAN)

Keywords

• Agricultural secondary education
• Higher education BTSA
• Equestrian professional training
• Agroecology vocational programs
• Private boarding school

Headquarters

HQ city

Limonest

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Tuition and educational services: The school generates revenue through tuition fees paid by students and families. Financial assistance is available through government scholarships (bourses). The establishment also receives funding through the CNEAP network and government agricultural education subsidies.

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Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Institut Sandar La Salle is a private agricultural secondary and higher education institution offering general, technological, and professional baccalaureate programs (BAC Général, BAC Technologique STAV, BAC Professionnel CGEH in equestrian studies), BTSA higher education diplomas in agronomy and water management, and professional equestrian certifications (AE, BPJEPS). It delivers its programs through a 16-hectare park campus featuring a 30-hectare on-site agroecological farm, boarding facilities, and partner equestrian centers.

Product overview

Institut Sandar La Salle is a private agricultural high school in Limonest, France, offering a comprehensive portfolio of educational programs spanning secondary education (BAC Général, BAC Technologique STAV) and professional/vocational tracks (BAC Professionnel CGEH in equestrian studies). The institution provides higher education through two BTSA programs (Agronomie & Cultures Durables, Gestion et Maitrise de l'Eau) available via school or apprenticeship routes. Professional certifications in equestrian fields include the Animateur d'Equitation (Level III) and BPJEPS Educateur Sportif (Level 4). Unique offerings include the Academica Dual Diploma™ partnership enabling US High School Diploma alongside the French Baccalauréat, and the Hippologie-Equitation elective. The school operates an on-site 30-hectare agricultural exploitation and provides boarding facilities for 125 students across two buildings.

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Products and services

• BAC Général
• BAC Technologique STAV
• BAC Professionnel CGEH
• BTSA Agronomie & Cultures Durables
• BTSA Gestion et Maîtrise de l'Eau
• Certification Professionnelle Animateur d'Equitation (AE)
• BPJEPS Educateur Sportif - Activités équestres
• Option Academica Dual Diploma Optional bilingual program allowing students to earn both the French Baccalauréat and US High School Diploma simultaneously through a 2-3 year digital curriculum with an American high school partnership.
• Option Hippologie-Equitation Optional equestrian program offering 27 weekly sessions at partner riding centers (Monts d'Or, Mangalix, Tournebride) with progressive galop certifications and transport provided by the school.

Quantifiable outcome

• 100% Baccalauréat pass rate in 2025
• +3 more outcomes

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Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

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Partnerships

22 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Api EnvironnementcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 June 2024Partnership for beekeeping project: Api Environnement installed educational beehives in the institute's park since June 2024. Five pedagogical hives allow students to learn about bee essential role and participate in apiculture activities. Production of Sandar honey planned for sale at open days and events.
• Moutons d'orcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEco-grazing partnership for natural grounds maintenance. Three Thônes-et-Marthod breed sheep and Ouessant breed sheep installed in April 2024. Students prepared the arrival and maintain the animals, learning about sustainable land management.
• CFA AKTEAPcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCertified Qualiopi training organization partner for BTSA apprenticeship programs in agronomy and water management. Provides apprenticeship administration and employer connection services.
• Club Hippique de PollionnaycoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTraining partner for equestrian apprenticeship programs (AE and BPJEPS). Provides practical training facilities and horse management experience for apprentices.
• Comité Régional d'Equitation (CFA)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegional equestrian federation partnership for BPJEPS Educateur Sportif training. Provides certification framework and access to equestrian competition events.
• Centre équestre des Monts d'OrcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartner equestrian center for Hippology-Equitation option. Located in Lissieu, serves students at galop levels 2-3-4 for riding instruction.
• Ecuries de MangalixcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartner equestrian center for Hippology-Equitation option. Located in Lentilly, serves students at galop levels 5-6 for advanced riding instruction.
• Le TournebridecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartner equestrian center in Dardilly for terminal year students' Hippology-Equitation option. Specializes in advanced instruction for Baccalauréat candidates.
• Mille et un RepascoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLong-term catering partner, the 8th largest school catering company in France. Provides fresh, seasonal, locally-sourced meals through their 'Zero Gaspil' (Zero Waste) approach. Partner since establishment.
• Worldskills FranceminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMarch 2024: Worldskills France served as godfather for the 2023 BTSA graduate diploma ceremony. Association promoting skilled trades awareness through competitions showcasing youth passion and expertise.
• Academica Dual DiplomacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership since 2023 for dual diploma program: students can earn both French Baccalauréat and US High School Diploma through parallel digital coursework and in-person study. Based in Florida.
• ISARA LyoncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEngineering school in agronomy, food, and environment. Provides BTSA Sup option allowing Sandar graduates to progress to engineering degrees. Partnership for joint practical work in hydraulics, civil engineering, and automation.
• IHEDREAcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHigher education management school dedicated to agriculture, rural development, agribusiness, and territorial development. Provides pathway for BTSA graduates to continue studies.
• UniLaSalle (Beauvais and Rouen)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEngineering school partnership for agronomy and agricultural sciences. Provides progression pathway for BTSA graduates. Active partnership in student recruitment and academic collaboration.
• Cégep de Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu (Québec)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner12-year partnership with higher education institution in Quebec for international internships. Students benefit from international exposure and cross-cultural learning.
• Agora - Municipal Cultural Center of LimonestminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for dance and singing activities. Students can access cultural programs through this partnership with the municipal cultural space.
• Chambre d'Agriculture du RhônecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional agricultural chamber partnership for professional connections, industry insights, and farming community engagement in agricultural education.
• ApecitaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerEmployment and recruitment specialist for agriculture, agrifood, and environment sectors. Provides job market insights and career placement support for graduates.
• CNEAP (Confédération Nationale de l'Enseignement Agricole Privé)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational confederation of private agricultural education. The institute is part of the CNEAP Auvergne Rhône-Alpes network, providing institutional support, pedagogical resources, and network connections.
• Aux Lazaristes - La SallecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSince 2024, the institute integrates into the Aux Lazaristes - La Salle group, joining a network of 80+ educational institutions sharing the Lasallian educational mission and values.
• Génération BiodiversitéminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSupport partner for the eco-grazing project with Moutons d'or, contributing to the institute's biodiversity and environmental sustainability initiatives.
• Mâcon Chaintré ÉvénementminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEvent organization partner for equestrian competitions. Students participate in organizing international show jumping (CSO) and dressage competitions as part of their professional adaptation module.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• ISARA Lyon: Lyon-based agricultural engineering school explicitly named as a progression partner ISARA offers BTSA Sup options and engineering tracks in agronomy, food, and environment — directly comparable to Sandar's BTSA Agronomie pipeline.
• Groupe ESA (École Supérieure d'Agriculture d'Angers): Private agricultural higher education group offering BTSA-equivalent and engineering tracks across agronomy, food, and environment. Comparable student outcomes and program mix to Sandar's BTSA portfolio.
• UniLaSalle: Multi-campus agricultural engineering school (Beauvais and Rouen) named as a partner UniLaSalle serves the same BTSA-to-engineer progression pathway in agronomy and agricultural sciences, making it a directly comparable Lasallian-network peer.
• Maison Familiale Rurale (MFR): Federation of French agricultural secondary schools using an alternance pedagogy similar to Sandar's apprenticeship routes. MFR schools compete for the same French families seeking agricultural and rural education, often with lower tuition.
• IHEDREA: Higher education management school dedicated to agriculture, rural development, and agribusiness named as a partner IHEDREA targets the same BTSA graduate pool for further specialization, mirroring Sandar's progression pathway.
• Institut de Genech: Private Catholic agricultural lycée in northern France offering BAC Techno STAV, BAC Pro, and BTSA programs — closely mirroring Sandar's secondary-to-higher-education stack and competing for similar family profiles.

Broad incumbents

• VetAgro Sup: Public veterinary and agricultural engineering school with campuses in Lyon and Clermont-Ferrand. Operates in the same regional labor market as Sandar but offers broader veterinary and engineering pathways; competes for BTSA graduates seeking further study.
• Institut Agro (Agrocampus Ouest): National public institution encompassing agricultural and agronomy higher education across multiple French campuses. A broader incumbent whose BTSA and engineering tracks overlap with Sandar's offering but at a different scale and price point.
• Bordeaux Sciences Agro: Public engineering school focused on agronomy, viticulture, and environmental sciences. While regional rather than co-located, it competes in the same BTSA-to-engineer progression market as Sandar.
• École d'Ingénieurs de Purpan: Private agricultural and life-sciences engineering school near Toulouse offering progression pathways for BTSA graduates. Comparable in private-agricultural positioning but operates at a broader engineering scale.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• Facebookfacebook.com/InstitutSandar
• Instagraminstagram.com/officiel_lycee_sandar_la_salle
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/institut-sandar

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