Ecole College Ste Thérèse

What Ecole College Ste Thérèse does

Groupe Scolaire Sainte-Thérèse is a private Catholic educational group operating two campus locations in the Yvelines department of Île-de-France, France: the École d'Élancourt (primary, covering Cycle 1 maternelle through Cycle 3 CM1/CM2, ages ~3–11) and the Collège du Mesnil Saint-Denis (middle school, grades 6e through 3e, ages ~11–15). The group serves families in Elancourt, Le Mesnil Saint-Denis, and surrounding communes who seek faith-based education under the French "contrat d'association" framework with the state and under diocesan supervision by Enseignement Catholique. Total staff count is reported at 24, which appears to capture administrative and managerial headcount rather than the full teaching faculty; the 2026 Brevet cohort at the collège numbered 92 pupils.

The school's core educational product is Catholic schooling grounded in Gospel values, with a pastoral program spanning maternelle through 3e that integrates religious instruction, celebrations, sacrament preparation, and community service partnerships (e.g., handicap-awareness work with Association Adotiste and L'Arche d'Aigrefoin, refugee engagement at the Centre des réfugiés de Bonnelles). Beyond the core curriculum, the school offers an Association Sportive (extracurricular athletics), an eTwinning international exchange program, a "classe à projet sportif et linguistique," and has obtained the Label Ouverture Internationale accreditation from Enseignement Catholique. Brevet 2026 results were 100% pass rate across 92 candidates, with a meaningful share earning "Bien" or higher distinctions.

The business model is a recurring annual subscription of family contributions ("Contribution des familles"), with rates published yearly (current year document covering 2026–2027), supplemented by per-pupil state subsidies under the contrat d'association. The GTM motion is community-led: prospective families are reached through the school's reputation, Catholic education network referrals, word-of-mouth among local parents, and the active APEL (parents' association) chapter that runs community events and the annual kermesse. Enrollment is direct — families contact the campus secretariat (phone for the école; written application with CM1 report cards and motivation letter for the collège). Tech stack is intentionally minimal: a third-party multi-tenant parent portal (Ecole Directe), a content-managed website, and a Spotify-distributed podcast — no proprietary platform or AI/ML capability is in evidence.

Name

Ecole College Ste Thérèse

Legal name

Groupe Scolaire Sainte-Thérèse

Website

https://college-ste-therese.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Groupe Scolaire Sainte-Thérèse is a private Catholic K–9 school group operating two campuses in Élancourt and Le Mesnil Saint-Denis (Yvelines, France), serving local families seeking faith-based education from maternelle through 3e under the French contrat d'association framework with Enseignement Catholique diocesan supervision.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Catholic K-12 Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYBPAGADAB

K–12 Support & School Improvement Nonprofits

Business & Public Services/Nonprofit, NGO & Social Services/Education & Youth Development Nonprofits

Keywords

• Catholic primary education
• Catholic secondary education
• Pastoral education programs
• International student exchange
• Extracurricular sports programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Elancourt

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Family contributions (Contribution des familles): Tuition and fee payments from families for educational services. The school publishes annual family contribution rates for the academic year.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Groupe Scolaire Sainte-Thérèse is a private Catholic educational institution that operates two schools under the French Enseignement Catholique system: the École d'Élancourt, a primary school covering Cycle 1 (Maternelle) through Cycle 3 (CM1/CM2), and the Collège du Mesnil Saint-Denis, a middle school serving grades 6e through 3e. It also offers a pastoral education program, an Association Sportive for extracurricular athletics, and an eTwinning international cultural and linguistic exchange program. Families enroll directly and pay annual tuition contributions known as "Contribution des familles".

Product overview

Ecole College Ste Thérèse operates as a unified Catholic educational group consisting of two institutions: the École d'Élancourt (primary school covering Cycles 1-3, ages 3-11) and the Collège du Mesnil Saint-Denis (middle school covering grades 6e-3e, ages 11-15). The institutions share a common educational project centered on Catholic values, academic excellence, and community spirit. Additional offerings include pastoral education programs, a sports association (Association Sportive), and international exchange opportunities through eTwinning. The school is part of the French Catholic education system under the Yvelines diocesan supervision.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• École d'Élancourt (Primary School) Primary school offering Catholic education from Cycle 1 (Maternelle) through Cycle 3 (CM1/CM2), serving children aged 3-11 at the Elancourt campus, open 8h30 to 18h30.
• Collège du Mesnil Saint-Denis (Middle School) Middle school offering Catholic education from grades 6e to 3e, serving students aged 11-15 at the Le Mesnil Saint-Denis campus, open 8h15 to 18h30, with Brevet exam preparation.
• Pastoral Education Program Religious education program spanning maternelle through middle school, integrating faith development through mass celebrations, prayer times, sacrament preparation, and community service activities (e.g., partnerships with Association Adotiste, L'Arche d'Aigrefoin, and Centre des réfugiés de Bonnelles).
• Association Sportive (Sports Program) School sports association offering extracurricular athletic activities for enrolled students at the Collège.
• eTwinning International Exchange International cultural and linguistic exchange program connecting Collège students with European partner schools through the eTwinning network, supporting the Label Ouverture Internationale certification.

Quantifiable outcome

• 100% Brevet pass rate in 2026 with strong results (65% achieving 'Bien' or higher)

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Association AdotisteminorOthersAssociation involved in handicap awareness sensitization for 4th grade students as part of the school's pastoral and community service program.
• L'Arche d'AigrefoinminorOthersOrganization welcoming students for handicap awareness activities to develop hospitality, benevolence and sharing values in 4th grade students.
• Centre des réfugiés de BonnellesminorOthersCharitable center for refugees that benefits from student service activities in the 3rd grade service engagement program.
• APEL (Association des Parents d'Elèves de l'Enseignement Libre)coreOthersNational parent association for Catholic education. The local APEL chapter supports the school through fundraising events like the kermesse, organizing activities, and community building.
• Enseignement Catholique (Catholic Education System)coreOthersDiocesan Catholic education system providing institutional support, the 3PF anti-harassment program, and the Label Ouverture Internationale certification.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Apprentis d'Auteuil: One of France's largest Catholic foundations for youth and education, operating schools, foster care, and family services nationwide. Comparable to Ste-Thérèse as a Catholic K-12 operator organized under contrat d'association, but at vastly larger geographic and operational scale.
• Réseau Lasallien France: Coordinating network for De La Salle Brothers schools in France, encompassing dozens of K-12 Catholic institutions. Comparable to Ste-Thérèse as a parallel Catholic school network operating primary and collège programs in the French market.

Others

• Enseignement Catholique de France: National institutional network representing Catholic schools in France (under which Ste-Thérèse operates). Functions as the governing/umbrella body providing curricula standards, certifications (e.g., Label Ouverture Internationale), and policy advocacy referenced throughout Ste-Thérèse's materials.
• Direction Diocésaine de l'Enseignement Catholique des Yvelines: Diocesan education authority coordinating all Catholic schools in the Yvelines department (78), including Ste-Thérèse's two campuses. Not a competing operator but the local institutional peer governing admissions policy, OGEC structuring, and pastoral standards in the school's exact territory.

Direct peers

• Saint-Joseph de Cluny (Réseau éducatif Cluny): Network of Catholic schools run by the Brothers of Christian Instruction of Saint Gabriel, including many primary and collège establishments in France. Comparable to Ste-Thérèse in scale, Catholic identity, and similar maternelle-to-3e educational mission.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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Investments

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