Lycée Saint Marc

What Lycée Saint Marc does

Lycée Saint Marc is the public-facing brand of the Centre Scolaire Saint-Marc, a non-profit Catholic educational group operating under the Association Saint-Marc d'Education Chrétienne in Lyon, France. The institution comprises seven private schools under state contract (contrat d'association) plus an apprenticeship training center (UFA) and a cultural facility (Espace Culturel with three venues). The portfolio spans the full educational continuum: two primary schools (Ecole du Sacré Coeur and Ecole Sainte Ursule), two middle schools (Collège Saint-Marc with a language focus and Collège Saint-Louis holding the 2014 'Collège Innovant' label), and three high schools (Lycée Professionnel Saint-Marc labeled 'Lycée des Métiers', Lycée Général Saint-Marc, and Lycée Belmont) plus higher-education programs (CPGE, BTS, post-BTS).

The business model is tuition-based and subscription-style, billed annually to families, with partial state funding of teacher salaries under the French contrat d'association system. Supplementary revenue and financial-aid funding come through the Fondation Saint-Marc (housed by the public-utility Fondation de Montcheuil), including Bourse Lumen scholarships for students in financial difficulty and a donor base of 150+ supporters. Customer segments are families across primary through higher-education age bands, including a differentiated segment of at-risk students served by the innovative Micro Lycée program (95% BAC Pro pass rate). Distribution is direct, through campus enrollment across Lyon's 2nd, 5th, and 7th arrondissements, supported by the EcoleDirecte parent-teacher portal and the 2025-launched DATALUMNI alumni platform.

The underlying technology stack is modest: a Plone open-source CMS for the public website, third-party EcoleDirecte for school administration, and the recently developed DATALUMNI alumni networking platform. Go-to-market is relationship-driven via word-of-mouth, open days (portes ouvertes), and the Jesuit educational network rather than paid acquisition. International partnerships (Erasmus+, Belmont Hill Boston, Starr's Mill Atlanta, exchanges with London, Italy, Austria, Ireland, Canada) extend the student value proposition beyond France.

Name

Lycée Saint Marc

Legal name

Association Saint-Marc d'Education Chrétienne

Website

https://centresaintmarc.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private Catholic K-12 and Higher Education Preparation

NAICS

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

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Charter College-Prep & Advanced Academics Schools (EDAJACAJ)

akta.pro secondary industry

Charter Career & Technical Education (CTE) Schools (EDAJACAK)

Keywords

• Private catholic education
• K-12 jesuit schools
• Vocational training programs
• Higher education preparation
• Apprenticeship training

Headquarters

HQ city

Lyon

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Tuition fees: As a private Catholic school under contract with the state, the institution generates revenue primarily through tuition fees paid by families. Financial support is available through the Bourse Lumen scholarship program for students facing financial difficulties.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Centre Scolaire Saint-Marc is a network of seven Catholic private schools under state contract and Jesuit supervision in Lyon, providing continuous education from primary school (Petite Section to CM2) through middle school, general/technological and vocational high school, and higher education preparation (CPGE, BTS, apprenticeship). The offering is delivered across distinct campuses including Ecole du Sacré Coeur, Ecole Sainte Ursule, Collège Saint-Marc, Collège Saint-Louis, Lycée Professionnel Saint-Marc, Lycée Général Saint-Marc, and Lycée Belmont, supported by the Fondation Saint-Marc scholarship program and the DATALUMNI alumni platform.

Product overview

Centre Scolaire Saint-Marc is a network of seven Catholic private schools under Jesuit supervision, one training center (UFA), and a cultural space. The institution offers comprehensive educational services from primary school (Ecole du Sacré Coeur, Ecole Sainte Ursule) through middle school (Collège Saint-Marc with language focus, Collège Saint-Louis with innovative pedagogy) and high school (Lycée Professionnel Saint-Marc for vocational training, Lycée Général Saint-Marc and Lycée Belmont for general/technological education). Higher education preparation is available through CPGE and BTS programs. The ecosystem includes the Fondation Saint-Marc for scholarship and project support, and DATALUMNI for alumni networking. The Espace Culturel provides performance venues serving the entire school community.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Fondation Saint-Marc: Foundation that supports educational projects and helps vulnerable students through scholarships and cultural initiatives.

Products and services

• Ecole du Sacré Coeur Primary school (maternelle and élémentaire) offering education from Petite Section to CM2, with focus on fundamental learning, faith development, English language programs, and catechesis for children aged 3-11 under Jesuit supervision.
• Ecole Sainte Ursule Primary school under Jesuit supervision providing foundational education from Petite Section to CM2 with emphasis on rigorous learning and spiritual growth.
• Collège Saint-Marc Middle school (collège) focusing on language education with "English Day" and multiple linguistic activities from 6ème to 3ème, aiming to develop students into accomplished linguists.
• Collège Saint-Louis (La Guillotière) Middle school labeled "Collège Innovant" by Education Nationale in 2014, distinguished by innovative pedagogy, individualized support, competency-based assessment, and education to choice.
• Lycée Professionnel Saint-Marc Vocational high school labeled "Lycée des Métiers de la vente et de la communication" offering professional training programs including CAP, Bac Pro Métiers de la relation clients, and Bac Pro Métiers de la gestion administrative, featuring 22 weeks of work experience and 95% baccalaureate success rate.
• Lycée Général Saint-Marc General high school providing high-level general education preparing students for higher education with advanced knowledge and competencies.
• Lycée Belmont

Quantifiable outcome

• 95% pass rate for Baccalauréat Professionnel
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Fondation de MontcheuilcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Fondation Saint-Marc is housed by the Fondation de Montcheuil, which is recognized as being of public utility. This allows donors to benefit from tax deductions (75% for IFI, 66% for income tax, 60% for corporate tax).
• Les Anciens de Saint-Marc (Alumni Association)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership between Fondation Saint-Marc and Les Anciens de Saint-Marc to create DATALUMNI, a platform connecting alumni, teachers, staff, and supporters of the Centre Saint-Marc. The platform facilitates networking, mentorship, and career opportunities.
• Région Auvergne-Rhône-AlpesminorOthersThe region supports projects at the Lycée Belmont through funding, enabling various educational initiatives and infrastructure developments.
• Erasmus+minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Lycée Professionnel Saint-Marc participates in the Erasmus+ program, providing international mobility opportunities for students.
• Belmont Hill High School (Boston)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational exchange partnership with Belmont Hill High School in Boston, USA. Students visit each other's schools for cultural and educational exchanges.
• Starr's Mill High School (Atlanta)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLanguage exchange program with Starr's Mill High School in Atlanta, Georgia, for students in the 'langue plus' (enhanced language) program.
• Association HandichiensminorOthersPartnership with Association Handichiens, an organization that trains assistance dogs. Students at Lycée Belmont raised 350 euros for the association.
• AFL-R (Association de Propriété Enseignement Libre)minorOthersFounding member of the Fondation Saint-Marc, representing property owners in Catholic education.
• Association Les Anciens de Saint-MarccoreOthersFounding member of the Fondation Saint-Marc, representing former students of the Centre Saint-Marc.
• Arpej de LyonminorOthersAssociation providing academic support to disadvantaged youth in the Lyon metropolitan area. Supported by the Fondation Saint-Marc.
• Entreprendre Pour Apprendre (EPA)minorOthersMini-enterprise program at Lycée Belmont where students create and run a student company, fostering entrepreneurship skills. Students received the 'innovation' label.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Groupe Scolaire Loyola: Jesuit-affiliated K-12 school group operating under Ignatian educational tradition. Directly comparable as another Jesuit school network with shared pedagogical identity, religious formation programs, and state-contracted operation.
• Réseau Lasallien France: French network of Lasallian (Christian Brothers) schools spanning primary through higher education. Closely comparable as another religious-order K-12+ network with shared pedagogical traditions and state-contracted establishments.
• Apprentis d'Auteuil: Major French Catholic foundation operating schools, vocational training, and youth-support programs across France. Comparable as a Catholic-founded K-12+ education network serving similar family segments with comparable tuition-plus-donation revenue mix.
• École Jeannine Manuel: Network of private French schools with multiple campuses offering bilingual K-12 education. Comparable as a multi-campus private school network targeting aspirational families with strong international positioning.
• Institution Notre-Dame de France: Catholic private school operating under state contract with general and technological tracks. Comparable as a French Catholic private institution with similar student profiles and state-contracted funding model.
• Cours Fides: Catholic secondary school network in France offering general and technological tracks. Comparable as a Catholic private secondary institution competing for similar families in the French private education market.

Broad incumbents

• Les Frères des Écoles Chrétiennes (De La Salle): Global Lasallian educational order running schools across multiple countries including France. Comparable as a parallel religious-order K-12+ education network with longer historical reach and broader international footprint.

Regional players

• Ensemble Scolaire Saint-Joseph (Lyon): Private Catholic school group in Lyon offering primary through high school programs under state contract. Comparable regional private Catholic competitor operating under the same contrat d'association framework in the same city.
• Ensemble Scolaire La Favorite: Private Catholic school complex in Lyon serving primary through high school. Comparable regional Lyon-based Catholic school competing in the same metropolitan family market.

Others

• Fondation d'Auteuil (historical entity within Apprentis): Reference to the foundation structure housing Apprentis d'Auteuil's educational programs. Relevant because the Fondation Saint-Marc uses a similar hosted-foundation model under Fondation de Montcheuil for tax-advantaged fundraising.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/centresaintmarc
• Facebookfacebook.com/centresaintmarc
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/lyc%C3%A9e-saint-marc

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Subsidiaries9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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