Collège Saint-Louis

What Collège Saint-Louis does

Collège Saint-Louis is a private Swiss school located in Corsier, in the Geneva countryside, founded in 1919 by Abbé Moret as a Catholic seminary named after Saint-Louis de Gonzague. The school relocated to its current site in 1967 and converted to a co-educational private institution offering programs aligned with the Geneva educational system. It serves approximately 300 students aged 11 to 19 across three program tiers: a Primaire 8th-grade preparatory year, the Cycle d'Orientation covering Secondary I (grades 9-11) with Latin or Sciences tracks, and the Collège de Maturité leading to the Swiss Federal Maturité diploma over 3.5 years. The institution is staffed by approximately 30 teachers within a total headcount of 85, supporting a teacher-to-student ratio of roughly 1:10.

The school's educational technology stack centers on a 1:1 iPad program (with stylus) issued to all entering 9th-grade students, supplemented by programming courses, media creation, and digital document workflows. Administrative and parent-teacher-student interactions run through the ÉcoleDirecte platform. Specialized programs include the Support Centre for learning methods and counseling, the Sport-Art-Études track for high-level athletes and musicians, the Pôle Ski program at Les Diablerets, the Eco-Schools environmental initiative (certified 2021), and a Saison Culturelle of arts outings. Bilingual French-English Maturité track and Cambridge B1/B2 exam preparation extend academic credentials.

The business model is direct-to-consumer tuition-based with annual subscription billing. Base tuition is CHF 19,500 per year for Primaire and Cycle d'Orientation, and CHF 21,900 for the Collège de Maturité, plus one-time registration fees (CHF 800-1,000 valid for three years). Ancillary recurring streams include lunch meals (CHF 2,800/year), supervised study (CHF 600/year), and door-to-door transport (CHF 4,700/year), with pay-as-you-go travel and outing fees. Distribution is purely direct via the school's own secretariat and online registration, supported by an annual open-house event in November and referral dynamics through the APECS-L parent association.

Name

Collège Saint-Louis

Legal name

Collège Saint-Louis

Website

https://college-stlouis.ch

Company type

Private

Founded year

1919

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Collège Saint-Louis is a private Swiss school in Corsier, Geneva, founded in 1919, serving approximately 300 students aged 11-19 across primary, Cycle d'Orientation, and Collège de Maturité programs via a tuition-based subscription model.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private K-12 Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Junior Colleges (61121)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Junior Colleges (Associate-Degree Granting) (EDAHADAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Under-18 / High School-to-University Foundation Pathways (EDAIAJAI), Pre-College Summer/Winter Academic Programs (High School Students) (EDAIAIAD)

Keywords

• Private school education
• Secondary education programs
• Primary education programs
• Bilingual education programs
• Extracurricular activities programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Corsier

HQ country

Switzerland

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Tuition Fees (Écolage): Annual tuition fees for Primaire & Cycle d'Orientation: Fr. 19,500; Collège de Maturité: Fr. 21,900. Fees cover the core educational program.
2. Ancillary Services: Additional fees including lunch meals (Fr. 2,800/year), supervised study (Fr. 600/year), transport (Fr. 4,700/year), and per-trip travel costs (Fr. 1,200-1,500 depending on grade).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Collège Saint-Louis is a private Swiss school offering a continuous educational pathway from primary (8th grade) through the Cycle d'Orientation (Secondary I, grades 9-11) to the Collège de Maturité leading to the Swiss Federal Maturité diploma. The school serves approximately 300 students aged 11 to 19 with three core academic programs (Primaire, Cycle d'Orientation, Collège de Maturité), supplemented by a Support Centre, Cambridge English certification, bilingual French-English maturity track, individualized study plans, and extracurricular programs including Pôle Ski and Sport-Art-Études. The school integrates digital pedagogy with a 1:1 iPad program for students entering 9e.

Product overview

Collège Saint-Louis is a private Swiss school offering a comprehensive educational pathway from primary through secondary education. The institution provides three core academic programs: a Primaire 8th grade preparatory class, the Cycle d'Orientation (CO) covering Secondary I (grades 9-11) with Latin or Sciences tracks, and the Collège de Maturité leading to the Swiss Federal Maturité diploma. These programs are complemented by specialized support services (Support Centre), enrichment programs (Eco-Schools, Ski Program, Sport-Art-Études), extensive extracurricular activities (robotics, sports, arts, theater), and summer preparation courses. The school integrates digital tools including iPads for all students and utilizes the EcoleDirecte platform for administrative management.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Primaire (8th Grade) Primary school program for students aged around 11-12 years (8th grade), providing a transitional year between primary and secondary education with focus on French, mathematics, sciences, languages (German and English), philosophy introduction, STEAM education, arts, and digital literacy. Annual tuition is Fr. 19,500.
• Cycle d'Orientation (CO) Secondary I education program covering grades 9-11, offering specialized tracks (Latin or Sciences), language immersion options, Cambridge exam preparation (B1/B2), digital education with iPad program, arts programs, ethics/religion courses, and extracurricular activities including robotics, sports, and cultural programs. Annual tuition is Fr. 19,500.
• Collège de Maturité Secondary II program leading to the Swiss Federal Maturité diploma over 7 semesters (3.5 years). Offers bilingual track, specialized options (Physics-Applied Mathematics, Eco-Law, Biochemistry), complementary options (Philosophy, Biology/Chemistry), fitness facilities, and maturity thesis preparation. Annual tuition is Fr. 21,900.
• Support Centre

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 30 students per level capacity
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• Eco-SchoolsminorOthersInternational environmental education program. Students conducted two years of reflection on waste (especially plastics) and implemented actions including zero-waste snacking, algae-based cups, and food waste recycling for biofuel.
• TPG (Transports publics genevois)minorOthersPublic transportation provider offering bus lines G, 38, and 271 serving the school location. School also offers private door-to-door transport service.
• Cambridge Assessment EnglishminorOthersPartnership for Cambridge B1 Preliminary and B2 First English certification exams. Selected students are prepared throughout the year and take exams in May/June.
• Diablerets Ski ResortminorOthersSki pole program uses Les Diablerets venue for Wednesday ski sessions from January to March, plus intensive ski week at Aletsch Arena.
• Exam Centers (Neuchâtel and Fribourg)minorOthersFederal Maturité exams are held in Neuchâtel or Fribourg, with written and oral examinations spread over the last two years of study.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Regional players

• La Garenne International School: A bilingual day/boarding school in Montreux serving Swiss and international students ages 5-18. Comparable on Swiss premium pricing and bilingual model, though positioned more on the French-side market.

Broad incumbents

• Le Rosey: Based in Rolle (Canton of Vaud), Le Rosey is among the most prestigious Swiss boarding schools serving affluent families globally. Comparable on premium positioning and Swiss private education category, though it operates at significantly higher scale and price point.

Direct peers

• Institut Le Rosenberg: A St. Gallen-based private boarding school with German-language and bilingual pathways, serving international students. Comparable on the small-school, high-touch Swiss private boarding model with similarly premium tuition.
• TASIS The American School in Switzerland: Founded in 1956 in Lugano, TASIS is a long-established Swiss private day/boarding school with American-curriculum roots, serving international families. Comparable on Swiss premium positioning, multi-language instruction, and breadth of extracurricular programming.
• Brillantmont International School: A Lausanne-based private boarding school serving ages 10-18 with strong international cohort, similar small-school feel, and comparable premium pricing band.
• College Alpin International Beau Soleil: Villars-based Swiss premium boarding school with multilingual programs and similar emphasis on outdoor/sports activities. Directly comparable on Swiss private boarding model and Maturité/IB preparation.
• Collège du Léman: Located in Versoix (Greater Geneva area), Collège du Léman is a private day/boarding school offering K-12 programs including a pathway to the International Baccalaureate. It is the closest direct geographic competitor with overlapping programs, premium pricing, and similar bilingual emphasis.
• Aiglon College: A Swiss boarding school in Chesieres-Villars (Canton of Vaud) offering secondary education with similar mountaineering/sports orientation and bilingual program structure. Directly comparable on Swiss private secondary model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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