Lycée Institution-La Providence Saint-Malo

What Lycée Institution-La Providence Saint-Malo does

Lycée Institution-La Providence Saint-Malo is a private Catholic educational institution operating under the French Enseignement Libre system, located across multiple sites in Saint-Malo (Intra-Muros headquarters at 2 rue du collège, La Providence at 34 rue de la Croix Désilles, and an internat) and part of the Ensemble La Mennais group. The institution serves approximately 800-1,200 students annually across a continuum spanning 3ème Prépa-Métiers through BTS (higher technician certificate), including Lycée Général with 9 specialty subjects, Lycée Technologique (STMG track), Lycée Professionnel (CAP and Bac Pro in Commerce, Accueil, Bâtiment, and CIEL cybersecurity/electronics), BTS Commerce International, BTS Tourisme, and the apprenticeship arm CFA La Providence. Roughly 40 higher education students (~30% of BTS cohorts) participate in international mobility each year through Erasmus+ partnerships with institutions in Ireland, Spain, Poland, Norway, Greece, Netherlands, Sweden, and Malta, supported by an Erasmus Charter 2021-2027 and Erasmus Without Paper (EWP) dashboard integration.

The institution's technology footprint centers on standard educational administration tooling: an EcoleDirecte portal for student/parent communication, tablet distribution for all Seconde students, the Online Learning Agreement (OLA) platform for Erasmus contract management, and digital pre-admission systems. Revenue is generated through a hybrid model combining family tuition contributions (Contribution des Familles), French government funding under the "contrat d'association" framework, the taxe d'apprentissage from regional employers, and BTS higher education fees registered via Parcoursup. Supplementary revenue comes from a 58-room boarding facility serving all three La Mennais sites, the Dual Diploma program with Academica International Studies (€1,420/year), and apprenticeship revenue through CFA La Providence.

The school's strategic posture emphasizes international dimension, Catholic pastoral values, and consistent academic outcomes — 2025 exam pass rates reached 99% for Bac Général (254 of 255) and 100% across BTS Commerce International, BTS Tourisme, CAP, Bac Pro Vente, and Bac Pro Accueil cohorts. Recent moves include the 2021 relocation of the professional education section to new eco-friendly peripheral facilities, the 2024 launch of the Dual Diploma program, and sustained investment in Erasmus coordination under head of establishment M. Vivien JOBY.

Name

Lycée Institution-La Providence Saint-Malo

Legal name

Lycée Institution Saint Malo La Providence

Website

https://ism-lapro.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

1802

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Private Catholic secondary and higher education institution in Saint-Malo, France, offering general, technological, vocational, and BTS programs with 30+ years of Erasmus+ mobility and a 2024 Dual Diploma offering.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private Secondary Education

NAICS

Educational Services (61), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYEDAJABAG

International/Global Curriculum Schools (IB, Cambridge, etc.)

Education/K–12 / Primary & Secondary Education/Private & Independent K–12 Schools

Keywords

• Private secondary education
• Vocational training programs
• Higher education BTS
• International student mobility
• Catholic school education

Headquarters

HQ city

Saint-malo

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Tuition Fees (Contribution des Familles): Private Catholic school funded by families through tuition contributions. Fees vary by program level. Dual Diploma program costs 1,420 euros per year plus 60 euros admission test fee.
2. Government Education Funding: As a recognized private educational establishment under contract, receives government funding for educational operations.
3. Taxe d'Apprentissage: Apprenticeship tax contributions from businesses support vocational training and professional education programs.
4. BTS Higher Education Fees: BTS programs may be eligible for higher education scholarships. Registration through Parcoursup platform.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Lycée Institution-La Providence Saint-Malo is a private Catholic secondary and higher-education institution offering general, technological, and vocational lycée tracks (preparing for the French Baccalauréat and CAP/Bac Pro), plus two-year BTS programs in Commerce International and Tourisme, apprenticeship training via CFA La Providence, and the Academica Dual Diploma program combining the French Baccalauréat with an American High School Diploma. Enrollment spans from the 3ème Prépa-Métiers middle-school level through BTS, supported by a tablet program, the EcoleDirecte portal, and Erasmus+ international mobility across ten-plus European countries since 1985.

Product overview

Lycée Institution-La Providence Saint-Malo is a comprehensive educational institution offering a multi-track educational portfolio across three main streams: General Education (Lycée Général), Technological Education (Lycée Technologique - STMG), and Vocational Education (Lycée Professionnel). The institution operates across two campuses (Institution Saint-Malo and La Providence) and provides higher education through two BTS programs (Commerce International and Tourisme), an apprenticeship center (CFA La Providence), and international programs including the Academica Dual Diploma enabling American-French dual certification. The school is particularly active in international mobility through Erasmus+ partnerships, with established exchange programs with Ireland, Spain, Poland, Norway, Greece, Netherlands, and other European countries. Educational offerings span from 3ème Prépa-Métiers through BTS level, with specialized vocational tracks in commerce, hospitality, building studies (MEMSN), and cybersecurity/electronics/networking (CIEL).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• CFA La Providence: Centre de Formation d'Apprentis providing apprenticeship training programs
• Academia Dual Diploma

Products and services

• Lycée Général (General High School) General secondary education program preparing students for the French Baccalauréat Général, with 9 specialty subjects including Physics-Chemistry, SVT, Mathematics, SES, Literature, Languages, History-Geography, and Humanities, leading to higher education.
• Lycée Technologique (Technological High School) Technological education program focused on Sciences and Technologies of Management and Gestion (STMG), preparing students for short (STS, IUT) or long (LMD) higher education in the tertiary sector.
• Lycée Professionnel et CAP (Vocational High School) Vocational education programs including CAP Equipier Polyvalent du Commerce, Bac Pro Métiers de l'Accueil, Bac Pro Commerce et Vente (Options A & B), Bac Pro Bâtiment (MEMNB), and Bac Pro CIEL (Cybersécurité, Informatique, Réseaux, Electronique).
• 3ème Prépa-Métiers Pre-professional middle school program for 4ème students seeking to mature professional formation plans, with a double objective of obtaining the Diplôme National du Brevet and preparing orientation toward CAP or Bac Pro.
• BTS Commerce International Two-year higher education diploma in International Trade, part of the European Credit Transfer System (ECTS), with international mobility programs via Erasmus+ and 100% pass rate in 2025 (28 candidates).
• BTS Tourisme Two-year higher education diploma in Tourism with 14 weeks of professional internships, language focus, study trips to international destinations, and historical 100% pass rates from 2016-2024.
• CFA La Providence Apprenticeship training center (Centre de Formation d'Apprentis) offering higher education apprenticeship programs responding to business needs alongside secondary school demands.
• Academica Dual Diploma International dual-degree program enabling students from Seconde onwards to obtain both the French Baccalauréat and the American High School Diploma through 6 additional credits via the American curriculum (24-credit program, with 18 credits validated through French schooling). Costs 1,420 euros per year plus 60 euros admission test fee.
• Erasmus+ Program European mobility program offering student and staff exchanges, international internships, and strategic partnerships across Ireland, Spain, Poland, Norway, Greece, Netherlands, Sweden, and Malta, with dematerialized management via the EWP Dashboard and OLA platform.
• Internat (Boarding Facility) Boarding facility located Intra-Muros in Saint-Malo with 58 rooms (29 single, 26 double, 3 triple) featuring sea views, serving students from all three La Mennais sites on a flat-rate (forfaitaire) annual billing basis.

Quantifiable outcome

• 99% Bac Général pass rate (255 candidates, 254 received)
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Academica Dual DiplomacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Partnership providing Dual Diploma program combining French Baccalauréat with American High School Diploma. Authorized center for Academica International Studies, enabling 24-credit program with 18 credits validated through French schooling.
• Erasmus Charter 2021-2027coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021Official Erasmus Charter 2021-2027 obtained, enabling continued participation in European mobility programs for students and staff in higher education and vocational training.
• KA102 Erasmus AccreditationscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2018Accreditation obtained June 2018 for vocational education mobility, enabling 15 young people per year to undertake training periods in Ireland, Spain, and Poland.
• Cordées de la Réussite PartnerscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2016Partnership signed with Sacré Cœur Moka college and Les Cordeliers BTS in Dinan, providing tutoring system with university students for vocational bac students.
• Erasmus+ Program PartnerscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2007Multiple European partner institutions in Ireland, Spain, Poland, Norway, Greece, Netherlands, Sweden, and Malta enabling student and staff mobility since 2007. Partners include Tomás Navarro school in Spain, Kranidi professional school in Greece, and Elvebakken school in Norway.
• Erasmus Without Paper NetworkcoreTechnology or IntegrationConnected to EWP Dashboard for dematerialized Erasmus mobility management. Uses Online Learning Agreement (OLA) platform for digital contract management with partner institutions.
• Netinvert NetworkminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational network for student exchange participation, attending annual general assemblies in foreign countries to develop new Erasmus+ partnerships.
• Local Business PartnersminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerVarious local businesses in Saint-Malo region supporting student internships and professional training. Includes travel agencies, hotels, tourist offices, transport companies, and commerce businesses.
• Saint-Malo AgglomérationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFinancing body for MALOSUP program providing complementary courses in English, communication, and mathematics for vocational bac students.
• IUT Saint-MalominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCoordinating institution for MALOSUP program, providing higher education preparation for vocational bac students through complementary courses.
• Quebec Educational PartnersminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnerships with Quebec institutions enabling student exchanges, professional training periods, and study continuation after Bac Pro or BTS graduation.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• École Alsacienne: Established private Catholic school in Paris offering K-12 education through Baccalauréat with high academic outcomes. Comparable private non-profit Catholic school model with similar reputation-driven enrollment and tuition-based revenue.
• Lycée Saint-Louis: Catholic secondary school in Paris offering Lycée Général, Technologique, and Professionnel programs with BTS higher education tracks. Comparable French private Catholic school with similar program structure and educational philosophy.
• Lycée Stanislas: Large prestigious private Catholic secondary school in Paris offering Lycée Général, Technologique, Professionnel programs with higher education BTS tracks and international mobility. Comparable private Catholic K-12 model with similar multi-track portfolio and Erasmus participation.
• Sainte-Croix de Neuilly: Prestigious private Catholic school in Neuilly-sur-Seine offering secondary education (Lycée Général, Technologique) with strong academic reputation and high exam pass rates. Comparable Catholic identity, private tuition model, and focus on Baccalauréat preparation.
• Lycée Notre-Dame: Private Catholic secondary school offering Lycée Général, Technologique, and Professionnel programs with BTS higher education tracks. Comparable French Catholic secondary school with similar multi-track structure and private tuition model.
• ICES - Institut Catholique d'Études Supérieures: Catholic higher education institution in La Roche-sur-Yon offering BTS and bachelor programs with strong international mobility components. Comparable Catholic identity and post-secondary program offerings with similar Erasmus+ engagement.
• Lycée Saint-Gabriel: Catholic secondary school within the La Mennais educational network (same family as subject institution) offering secondary and BTS programs. Particularly close peer given shared La Mennais heritage and comparable program portfolio.

Others

• Enseignement Catholique: Umbrella organization representing French Catholic education institutions. The subject institution is part of this broader ecosystem; not a direct peer but provides regulatory context, network partnerships, and shared Catholic educational identity.

Broad incumbents

• Réseau La Salle France: National network of Lasallian Catholic schools in France offering K-12 and higher education programs. Comparable Catholic educational identity and multi-program portfolio but operates as a national network versus a single local institution.
• Apprentis d'Auteuil: Large Catholic foundation operating a broad network of schools, educational programs, and family services across France. Comparable Catholic educational identity but operates at much greater scale and scope than the subject institution.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/ismlapro

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Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Subsidiaries1 record

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