Collège Nelson Mandela

What Collège Nelson Mandela does

Collège Nelson Mandela is a French public middle school (collège public) located at 20, avenue de la Libération, 33270 Floirac, in the Gironde department of the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region, operating under the Académie de Bordeaux and the French Ministry of National Education (Éducation nationale). It serves students in grades 6e through 3e (ages 11-15), including a ULIS (Unité Localisée pour l'Inclusion Scolaire) unit for students with disabilities, drawing its enrollment from the local Floirac sector via the national carte scolaire zoning system.

The school's academic offering is the standard French national curriculum — Mathématiques, Histoire-Géographie, Sciences, Latin, Technologie, SVT, Physique-Chimie, Langues vivantes, and EPS — supplemented by a broad enrichment layer including theater and improvisational theater workshops, a choir (Chorale Chante-École), Chinese language and culture workshops, the Association Sportive (UNSS competitions), the Devoirs Faits homework support program, and educational travel. Its most distinctive programmatic feature is the dual Cordées de la Réussite partnership structure: an aerospace track with Aerocampus Latresne and ENSAM Bordeaux (including hands-on balloon construction and visits to aviation facilities), and a literary/academic track with CLESUP at Lycée Camille Jullian and Librairie Mollat. Digital infrastructure runs on Pronote (student information and LMS) and EduConnect (national authentication).

The institution is entirely publicly funded by the French state through the Académie de Bordeaux; education is free for families with no tuition charged. Outreach is community-led, using a WordPress website, national portals (Pronote, EduConnect), open-house events (portes ouvertes), and community competitions. The school has accumulated notable recognition including three consecutive first prizes at the concours Mollat Essais Collège (2022, 2023, 2025), a national third place at the UNSS French Hip Hop and Double Dutch Championships (2023), and the Trophée d'Impro intercollège finale win (2022). It is not a commercial entity and has no revenue-generating operations, funding rounds, or investor structure.

Name

Collège Nelson Mandela

Legal name

Collège Nelson Mandela

Website

https://collegenelsonmandela.fr

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Collège Nelson Mandela is a French public middle school in Floirac (Académie de Bordeaux) serving students aged 11-15 across grades 6e-3e, including a ULIS inclusion unit. It delivers the national curriculum enriched by aerospace and literary Cordées de la Réussite partnerships, arts and sports programs, and is fully state-funded.

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akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Floirac

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

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Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

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

Revenue model

1. Public Education Funding: As a public French middle school (collège public) under the Académie de Bordeaux, the school is entirely funded by the French Ministry of National Education. Education is free for students. Funding covers staff salaries, infrastructure, and educational programs.

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Core offering

Collège Nelson Mandela is a French public middle school (collège public) that delivers tuition-free secondary education to students in grades 6e through 3e (ages 11–15) under the French national curriculum. Its core offering includes standard academic subjects, an ULIS inclusion program for students with disabilities, and enrichment programs such as the Cordées de la Réussite (aerospace and literary tracks), theater and improvisation workshops, choir, sports association, Chinese language and culture, and educational travel.

Product overview

Collège Nelson Mandela is a public French middle school (collège) serving students in grades 6ème through 3ème. The school's educational offerings comprise a core academic curriculum organized by subject areas (including CDI, Histoire-Géographie, Latin, Sciences Physiques, SVT, Technologie, and ULIS for specialized learning), complemented by a rich array of extracurricular programs. The primary product lines include performing arts programs (theatre and improvisational theatre workshops), music education (choir performances), world language instruction (including Chinese), and specialized outreach initiatives. The most distinctive programs are the two Cordées de la Réussite partnerships: one focused on aerospace and aviation (in collaboration with Aerocampus and ENSAM) offering workshops, visits, and hands-on projects like hot air balloon construction; and a literary/academic enrichment program with CLESUP preparing students for higher education. Additional offerings include sports programs through the Association Sportive, academic support (Devoirs Faits), and educational travel opportunities. The school also provides digital services via Pronote and EduConnect for academic management and communication.

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Products and services

• Atelier Théâtre / Atelier Théâtre d'Improvisation Theater and improvisational theatre workshops offering students opportunities to develop confidence, oral assurance, and imagination through structured theatrical activities and team improv competitions.
• Association Sportive School sports association offering activities such as badminton nights, handball matches, and participation in UNSS district and national competitions.
• Cordées de la Réussite - À la conquête de l'air et de l'espace Partnership program with Aerocampus and ENSAM providing students exposure to aeronautics, aerospace studies, and related career pathways through workshops, visits, and hands-on activities including hot air balloon construction and stratosphere balloon projects.
• Cordées de la Réussite - CLESUP Partnership with CLESUP preparatory class at Lycée Camille Jullian for 3rd grade students, providing tutoring, orientation guidance, and participation in essay competitions to promote equal opportunity and academic ambition.
• Choir / Chorale Chante École Choir program culminating in annual performances at venues such as the Rocher de Palmer, including recent production 'Miss Terre' addressing environmental themes.
• BIA - Brevet d'Initiation à l'Aéronautique Aviation and aerospace foundational certification program complementing the Cordées de la Réussite aerospace program.
• Atelier Langue Chinoise Chinese language and culture workshop for students from 6th to 3rd grade, including activities such as Chinese painting, calligraphy, and culinary tastings during cultural events.
• Devoirs Faits Homework assistance program starting October 1st each year, providing students supervised study time and academic support.
• Voyages Scolaires School trip programs including multi-day excursions such as the Rome Italy trip (April 2025) and Pyrenees hiking trip to Lescun.
• Forum des Métiers Career orientation forum for 3rd grade students featuring professionals from various sectors presenting career paths and answering student questions.

Quantifiable outcome

• 3 consecutive first prizes at the concours Mollat Essais Collège (2022, 2023, 2025)
• +2 more outcomes

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Ideal customer profiles1 record

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Partnerships

17 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• ENSAM (École Nationale Supérieure d'Arts et Métiers, Bordeaux/Talence)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 4 March 2026ENSAM students animate workshops at the college including the fabrication of miniature hot air balloons (montgolfières) with 4C students. The partnership also includes a visit to ENSAM Talence laboratories, amphitheaters, and rocket/satellite project presentations. A stratosphere balloon project (SkyBoundXplorer) has been conducted in collaboration, with the balloon launch planned for April 2024.
• Librairie耀文 Mollat (Station Ausone)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 23 January 2026The partnership with Librairie Mollat's Station Ausone is a key element of the Cordées de la réussite literary program. Students participate in the annual Prix Mollat Essais competition, visiting the bookstore and attending the award ceremony. The school has won first prize three times (2022, 2023, 2025). Notable jury members have included Francis Cabrel, Julie Gayet, Mazarine Pingeot, and Najat Vallaud Belkacem.
• CHU de BordeauxminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 23 January 2026The Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Bordeaux participated in the first Forum des Métiers organized by the college, presenting healthcare and medical careers to 3e students.
• AIA (Architecture Intérieure Associés)minorGTM or Marketing Partner · 23 January 2026Architecture firm AIA participated in the Forum des Métiers, presenting architectural and design professions to 3e students.
• CAP SciencesminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 23 January 2026CAP Sciences participated in the Forum des Métiers, presenting science and technology careers to 3e students.
• Compagnons du Tour de FranceminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 23 January 2026The Compagnons du Tour de France artisans' guild participated in the Forum des Métiers, presenting traditional trades and craft careers to 3e students.
• Lycée La Morlette (Cénon)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 4 December 202512 ULIS students from the college visited the Lycée des Métiers des Services et des Soins à la Personne La Morlette in Cénon. The visit, organized by ULIS coordinator Catherine Martinak, introduced students to professional training options including CAP Coiffure, CAP AAGA (Agent Accompagnant au Grand Âge), laundry services, and childcare, to help with orientation for their 3e internship.
• Aerocampus (Latresne)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 12 November 2025The Aerocampus de Latresne is a professional training center in aeronautics and aerospace. Collège Nelson Mandela students regularly visit as part of the Cordées de la réussite program 'À la conquête de l'air et de l'espace.' Students participate in workshops on riveting, folding, wiring, and explore aviation career paths. The partnership includes visits to the campus, interaction with instructors, and hands-on activities. In 2023, 30 students participated; in November 2025, 31 students from 4e and 3e visited.
• Association 'Elles bougent'minorGTM or Marketing Partner · 12 November 2025The 'Elles bougent' association, dedicated to promoting engineering and technical careers to young women, partnered with Aerocampus Aquitaine and the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region to bring 6 students from the college to the Paris Air Show (Salon International de l'Aéronautique et de l'Espace au Bourget) in June 2023. Students were mentored by industry professional godmothers and visited stands of Dassault Systèmes, Dassault Aviation, Safran, and Thales.
• CLESUP / Lycée Camille JulliancoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 7 November 2025The Cordées de la réussite literary program in partnership with CLESUP (classe préparatoire à l'enseignement supérieur) of Lycée Camille Jullian is offered to 3e students. The 2025-2026 theme is 'Hugo, le républicain : quels droits?' The program includes tutoring by CPES CLESUP students, writing workshops, and participation in the Prix Mollat Essais competition. A second meeting featured Najat Vallaud Belkacem and Pierre Laforgue. The school won first prize in this competition for three consecutive years.
• Lycée Flora Tristan (Floirac)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 September 2025Lycée Flora Tristan is the primary high school destination for students graduating from the college. The school participates in the 'La cordée de la réussite – A la conquête de l'air et de l'espace' program together with Aerocampus. Lycée Flora Tristan hosts open house events and orientation sessions for 3e students, including visits to the Aerocampus internat d'excellence.
• Association UNIRE (Centre Social de Floirac)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 6 September 2024The UNIRE social center in Floirac, in partnership with TSA and Co, proposed a cycle of conferences and sessions for parents about neurodevelopmental disorders (autism) and DYS learning disabilities, from September to December 2024. These events were open to all and held at Floirac.
• Association Mix ArtminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 2 September 2024Association Mix Art collaborated with the college's CVC (Conseil de Vie Lycéenne/CVC) students to create a fresco on gender equality (Fresque égalité – filles/garçons) with the help of street artist Elea. This project supported the school's equality and citizenship education objectives.
• Bordeaux Rainbow Seasons / Sciences Po BordeauxminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 5 December 2023The school participated in the Rainbow Seasons – South African Seasons of Bordeaux 2023-2024 project, initiated by Benoît Dupin (professor at Lycée François Mauriac and Sciences Po). 4C students attended an homage to Nelson Mandela at the Musée d'Aquitaine, commemorating the 10th anniversary of Mandela's death, alongside primary school and high school students.
• Mairie de FloiraccoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe municipality of Floirac is listed as a partner of the college. The Mairie de Floirac provides support through its Service Environnement for school events including the Forum des Métiers, and participates in various educational initiatives.
• Rocher de PalmerminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Rocher de Palmer cultural venue in Cenon/Bordeaux is a partner for school events. The school choir (Chorale Chante École) performs there annually, and a show on Laïcité was presented to students from multiple colleges.
• Éducation Nationale (Académie de Bordeaux)coreOthersThe college is under the jurisdiction of the French Ministry of National Education, specifically the Académie de Bordeaux. The school uses Pronote and EduConnect platforms managed by the national education system. The Principal reports to the Académie hierarchy.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

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Others

• France Éducation International: The French national agency under the Ministry of Education that promotes French educational expertise abroad and manages language certifications (FLE) and international mobility programs. Comparable because the school's voyages scolaires (Italy, Pyrenees) and Mandela-themed international partnerships (Sciences Po Bordeaux, Rainbow Seasons) sit in a similar international-education cooperation footprint.
• ONISEP: The French national Office for Information on Education and Careers that directly supports the college's orientation mission (Forum des Métiers, Cordées de la Réussite) for 3e students. Comparable as the ecosystem partner shaping the school's career-guidance offering rather than as a direct competitor.
• Index Éducation (Pronote): The vendor behind Pronote, the student information system and learning management platform that Collège Nelson Mandela uses as its core digital infrastructure. Relevant as the enabling-technology provider whose product governs the school's parent/student communication, attendance and grade-book workflow.
• UNSS (Union Nationale du Sport Scolaire): The French national federation that organizes secondary-school sports competitions, including the Hip Hop and Double Dutch national championships where Collège Nelson Mandela earned a bronze in 2023. Comparable as the ecosystem partner running the competitive sports framework in which the school's Association Sportive competes.

Broad incumbents

• CNED (Centre national d'enseignement à distance): The French national public-provider of distance and online learning for school-age learners, operated under the Ministry of Education. Comparable as a public-sector alternative education provider serving overlapping age cohorts (collège and lycée) with structured curricula and digital delivery.
• Académie de Bordeaux: The regional education authority under the French Ministry of National Education that directly administers Collège Nelson Mandela and oversees all public schools in the Gironde, Dordogne, Lot-et-Garonne, Pyrénées-Atlantiques and Landes départements. Comparable as the governing parent body delivering the same national curriculum framework and managing shared services such as Pronote/EduConnect access.
• Réseau Canopé: The national network under the Ministry of Education that supports pedagogical practice, teacher training and educational innovation across France's public school system. Relevant because Canopé disseminates the inclusive pedagogy, Cordées de la Réussite, and extracurricular enrichment models that distinguish Collège Nelson Mandela's offering.
• Ministère de l'Éducation nationale et de la Jeunesse: The French national ministry that funds, designs the curriculum for, and regulates every public collège in France including Collège Nelson Mandela. Directly comparable as the apex policy and funding authority for the same student-age category and service offering (free public schooling for ages 11-15).

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Competitive moat3 records

Key risks4 records

Key highlights7 records

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