What Saint Jean de Passy does

Saint-Jean de Passy is a private Catholic educational institution organized as a non-profit association under French law of 1901 (Association Saint-Jean de Passy), founded in 1839 by the Frères des Écoles Chrétiennes and now headquartered at 72 rue Raynouard in the 16th arrondissement of Paris. The institution operates a continuous educational pathway from preschool (Ecole Saint-Jean de Passy) through two middle schools (Collège Saint-Jean with single-gender classes and Collège Notre-Dame de Grâce with adapted pedagogy), a Lycée Saint-Jean, and higher-education programs including CPGE ECG preparatory classes and a Bachelor in Science Politique, Géopolitique, Humanités delivered in partnership with Institut Catholique de Paris and Collège Stanislas. As of 2025 it serves approximately 2,900 students with academic outcomes including a 100% baccalaureate pass rate and 84% CPGE integration into top 6 French business schools.

The core operating model is tuition-based, with a family-quotient sliding-scale pricing structure and 15% reductions for families enrolling three or more children, financed by the APEL parent association. Ancillary programs include an Ethics and Digital option (Python plus AI-ethics conferences with Institut Montaigne), a Pre-Maîtrise choral partnership with Orchestre Le Palais royal, BIA aviation certification via Ambassadair Academy, US immersion through Inspired Gateways, and the recently integrated Ecole Professorale for teacher-training (CAPES/agrégation prep). The technology stack is deliberately modest: third-party tools (Ecole Directe for school administration, OVH for web hosting) underpin operations, while a planned Fablab with 3D printers and robotics at the renovated 63 rue Raynouard building represents the most material capital investment.

Recent strategic actions include the September 2024 launch of the dual-degree Bachelor program (which opened at 63 students across 2 classes versus 1 planned), the 2025 integration of the Ecole Professorale founded by Philippe Nemo in 2016, the September 2025 launch of the Pré-Maîtrise music program, and the Ethics and Digital option paired with the Fablab renovation. Distribution is regional (Paris 16th arrondissement) with on-campus enrollment managed through dossier review, family interviews, and the national Parcoursup platform for higher-education admissions. The institution is governed by a Conseil d'Administration, has no parent company, and operates mécénat (donor) programs to support capital projects.

Name

Saint Jean de Passy

Legal name

Association Saint-Jean de Passy

Website

https://saintjeandepassy.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

1839

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Saint-Jean de Passy is a Paris-based Catholic non-profit educational institution founded in 1839, serving approximately 2,900 students from preschool through CPGE and a Bachelor in Political Science, with tuition on a family-quotient sliding scale and 100% baccalaureate pass rates.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Paris

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Tuition and School Fees: Tuition contributions from families for educational services spanning preschool through higher education (CPGE and Bachelor programs). Pricing varies by family quotient and family size with automatic reductions for large families.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

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Core offering

Saint-Jean de Passy is a private Catholic educational institution delivering continuous schooling from preschool (maternelle) through higher education, including primary, two middle schools (gender-separated Collège Saint-Jean and adapted-pedagogy Collège Notre-Dame de Grâce), Lycée Saint-Jean, CPGE ECG preparatory classes for elite business schools, and a Bachelor in Political Science, Geopolitics, and Humanities delivered jointly with Institut Catholique de Paris. The institution generates revenue through family tuition contributions structured on a sliding scale based on family quotient, with reductions for larger families financed by the APEL association.

Product overview

Saint Jean de Passy is a private Catholic educational institution (association loi 1901) in Paris 16th arrondissement, operating as a comprehensive school system from maternelle through higher education. The institution encompasses primary school (Ecole), two middle schools (Collège Saint-Jean with gender-separated classes and Collège Notre-Dame de Grâce with adapted pedagogy), Lycée Saint-Jean, and higher education programs including CPGE ECG preparatory classes and a Bachelor in Political Science. Supplementary programs include the Ecole Professorale for teacher training, music programs (Pré-Maîtrise and La Schola), theater, public speaking competitions, literary salons, ethics and digital education, pre-medicine preparation, and aviation certification. The institution follows the motto 'Labor et Dilectio' (Work and Love) and maintains a strong emphasis on Christian formation, academic excellence, international exposure, and extracurricular development including sports, culture, and spiritual life.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• École Saint-Jean de Passy (Primary School) Primary education from maternelle (preschool) through primary levels, providing a comprehensive academic curriculum with emphasis on spiritual, cultural, and international development for Paris-based families.
• Collège Saint-Jean Lower-secondary education (6ème to 3ème) with gender-separated classes, offering classical curriculum including Latin, modern languages, Belles Lettres courses, and preparation for the Brevet diploma.
• Collège Notre-Dame de Grâce Specialized lower-secondary education with smaller class sizes designed for students needing additional time and attention, offering adapted pedagogical methods to support academic success.
• Lycée Saint-Jean Upper-secondary education (Seconde, Première, Terminale) with emphasis on academic excellence, preparing students for the Baccalauréat and higher education, including specialty options in Mathematics, Physics-Chemistry, and HGGSP.
• CPGE ECG (Classes Préparatoires aux Grandes Écoles) Two-year preparatory classes for French elite business schools (Grandes Écoles), offering two tracks: Mathématiques Approfondies and HGGMC, and Mathématiques Appliquées and HGGMC. Documented outcomes: 84% integration into top 6 business schools.
• Bachelor en Science Politique, Géopolitique, Humanités Three-year dual-degree program in partnership with Institut Catholique de Paris and Stanislas, combining a license in History or Philosophy with specialized courses in Political Science, Geopolitics, and Humanities, with international semester options.
• École Professorale de Saint-Jean de Passy Teacher training institution preparing students for CAPES (public teaching), CAFEP-CAPES (private teaching), and agrégation competitions in classical and modern literature, philosophy, history-geography, economics, social sciences, and mathematics.
• Option Éthique et Numérique Two-year ethics and technology option for Première and Terminale students, teaching Python programming and algorithmic thinking, complemented by conferences with Institut Montaigne on cybersecurity, AI ethics, and digital citizenship.
• Prépa Médecine One-year preparatory program for Terminale students aspiring to medical studies, providing training in medical-school content and evaluation methods through 12 Wednesday afternoon sessions and three vacation intensive courses.
• Pré-Maîtrise (Choral Program) Musical and choral education program launched September 2025 in partnership with Orchestre Le Palais royal, offering three pillars: musical training, vocal technique, and repertoire work including Gregorian, classical, and modern repertoire with theatrical expression for preschoolers through CE1.
• La Schola (Choir) Choral program for middle-school students from both Collège Saint-Jean and Collège Notre-Dame de Grâce, performing throughout the year at various events and venues.
• Section Théâtre du Lycée High-school theater program offering scene work, improvisation training, and annual productions; students learn stage expression and present two major performances annually.
• Concours d'Éloquence Charles Piketty Annual public-speaking competition established in 2014 in memory of professor Charles Piketty, open to all high-school students with eliminatory rounds, oratory jousts, and a final competition held at the Paris 16th arrondissement town hall.
• Salon Littéraire de Saint-Jean de Passy Annual literary salon partnering with La Procure, featuring contemporary authors for book signings, discussions, and readings; themes have included Family (2025) and Love and Friendship (2026).
• Le Cercle Culturel (Cultural Circle) Cultural programming featuring conferences throughout the 2025-2026 season, with speakers including university professors, writers, and experts on topics such as progressivism, physical and spiritual strength, and Magellan.
• Brevet d'Initiation Aéronautique (BIA) Aircraft initiation diploma program in partnership with Ambassadair Academy, providing discovery of the aviation sector with scientific and technical instruction, culminating in a 60-minute flight as pilot-in-command.
• Parcours d'Excellence Excellence pathway for high-school students engaged in high-level extracurricular activities (sports, arts), offering modified schedules with classes ending at 15:50 daily to accommodate intensive training while maintaining academic rigor.

Quantifiable outcome

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

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Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature2 records

Partnerships

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

• Institut Catholique de Paris (ICP)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for Bachelor in Science Politique, Géopolitique, Humanités program. Students receive dual diploma: Bachelor from the partnership and license from ICP. Program opened 2024 with 63 students in 2 classes. Partnership combines university education with CPGE pedagogy.
• Collège StanislascoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in Bachelor in Science Politique program. Stanislas teachers participate in teaching the multidisciplinary program alongside Saint-Jean professors. Collaborative educational initiative launched September 2024.
• Institut MontaignemajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for Ethics and Digital program conferences. Organizes quarterly conferences on cybersecurity, AI ethics, and digital topics for high school students. Expert speakers share practical experience on ethical dimensions of technology.
• Inspired GatewaysminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorUS immersion program partner for 3ème and 2nde students. Enables one-month cultural and linguistic immersion in American families and schools. Combines 15 vacation days with 15 school days for 4-week total experience.
• Association LudibiominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAgricultural educational association founded in 2001. Designs and organizes scientific, sports, cultural, and educational trips illustrating National Education programs. Hosts Saint-Jean students at farm in Vexin for experiential learning about agriculture and sustainable development.
• La ProcureminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBook retailer partnership for Literary Salon events. Partnership enables author signings and book sales during annual literary salon at Saint-Jean de Passy. 2nd Salon littéraire held February 14, 2026 with theme of love and friendship.
• Le Palais royal orchestraminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMusical partnership for pre-maîtrise (pre-choirmaster) program launched September 2025. Jean-Philippe Sarcos, musical director, coordinates program for preschoolers through CE1 with repertoire including Gregorian, classical, and modern music with theatrical expression.
• Ambassadair AcademyminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartnership for Aviation Initiation Certificate (BIA) program. Professional airline pilots provide theoretical and practical aviation education. Students complete 60-minute supervised flight as pilot-in-command. Program adds value for Parcoursup applications.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• Cours Florent: While focused on performing arts rather than traditional academics, Cours Florent offers complementary extracurricular pathways that some Saint-Jean families pursue. Adjacent rather than directly competing.

Direct peers

• Fénelon Sainte-Marie: Catholic school in Paris 8th arrondissement offering comprehensive K-12 with CPGE programs. Comparable mission, demographic, and academic positioning to Saint-Jean de Passy.
• Institut Catholique de Paris (ICP): Partner institution for the Bachelor program; a private Catholic university in Paris offering undergraduate and graduate programs. Comparable higher education offerings and shared Catholic educational mission.
• Lycée Sainte-Geneviève (Ginette): Private Catholic school with strong CPGE program producing top business and engineering school integration rates. Directly competes for the same CPGE-bound families with comparable outcomes.
• Sainte-Croix de Neuilly: Catholic school in Neuilly-sur-Seine (Paris suburbs) offering K-12 with strong baccalaureate results. Competes for the same Catholic, academically-oriented family demographic in the greater Paris area.
• Collège Stanislas: Elite private Catholic school in Paris offering K-12 through CPGE. Already a partner with Saint-Jean de Passy for the Bachelor program, making it the most directly comparable competitor in the same geographic and demographic market.
• École Jeannine Manuel: Prestigious bilingual private school in Paris with international focus and strong academic outcomes. Competes for internationally-minded, academically ambitious families in the Paris market.
• Lycée Saint-Louis de Gonzague (Franklin): Jesuit Catholic school in Paris 16th arrondissement (same neighborhood) offering K-12 with strong CPGE track. Directly competes for families in the same geographic catchment area.
• École Alsacienne: Prestigious independent (non-denominational) school in Paris 6th arrondissement serving similar affluent, academically-focused families from maternelle through classes préparatoires. Comparable academic outcomes and family demographic.

Broad incumbents

• Ecole Professorale de Paris: Now integrated into Saint-Jean de Passy as of 2025, but historically operated as an independent teacher training institution. Comparable focus on rigorous classical education and academic excellence for teacher formation.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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