Centre Scolaire Notre-Dame

What Centre Scolaire Notre-Dame does

Centre Scolaire Notre-Dame (CSND) is a private Catholic educational institution headquartered at 22 Rue Jeanne d'Arc in Nevers, France, operating across multiple campuses including a secondary site in Saint Léger-Des-Vignes. The institution delivers a fully integrated educational continuum spanning six operational divisions: École Sainte Bernadette (maternelle and élémentaire), Collège Fénelon (collège with bilingual, Latin/Greek, and Maths-in-English options), Lycée Professionnel Notre-Dame and Lycée Professionnel Thérèse Desreumaux (vocational tracks in automotive, industrial/CIEL, tertiary/customer-relations, and care services), Lycée Général et Technologique Notre-Dame (general and STMG/ST2S tracks), and Pôle Supérieur Notre-Dame (BTS MCO, BTS SAM, BTS NDRC, SP3S, FCIL). The school's pedagogical infrastructure includes scientific laboratories, industrial and tertiary technical platforms simulating real professional environments, a multisensory room for inclusive education, three documentation centers, and the Ecole Directe digital portal for parent communication and grade tracking.

CSND serves families and students across the Nièvre department in the Bourgogne-Franche-Comté region, with international reach via Erasmus consortium placements, OFAJ-funded Franco-German exchanges, and bilateral partnerships with schools in the USA, Germany, Australia, and Canada. The business model rests on three revenue streams: recurring tuition fees from families (with government bursary support), apprenticeship tax (taxe d'apprentissage) contributions from regional employers, and corporate/grant funding through partners such as Région Bourgogne-Franche-Comté and Crédit Agricole's Centre Loire Solidarité. Distribution is direct-to-consumer, with families enrolling through the school's campuses and the Ecole Directe online portal, supported by open days, an annual brochure, and a monthly Le Mag' magazine. In September 2024, the school vertically integrated its catering operations across three sites, hiring 15 restaurant staff to manage food service directly rather than contracting externally.

The institution holds a UNESCO label and Erasmus Charter, and is reinforced by an active alumni association, the APEL parent association, ND Réseau, and an ecosystem of cultural, civic, military (Marine nationale), and entrepreneurship partners (100 000 entrepreneurs, BCSB Burgundy School of Business, Nièvre Attractive). The student offering emphasizes Catholic humanist values, inclusive education (PAP, PAI, PPRE, PPS frameworks), international mobility, vocational internships (PFMP), and student-life infrastructure including boarding, sports partnerships with Cercle Nevers Escrime and USON Nevers Rugby, and civic engagement programs. Operating under the DDEC 58 diocesan governance umbrella, CSND is led by a team of division heads including Jean-Paul Verlinde (Directeur du Lycée Professionnel) and supported by a DPO (Gilles Longo), with 41 employees and an expanding operational footprint spanning two geographic sites.

Name

Centre Scolaire Notre-Dame

Legal name

Centre Scolaire Notre Dame

Website

https://csnd58.fr

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Centre Scolaire Notre-Dame is a private Catholic school in Nevers, France, operating six educational divisions from maternelle through BTS on two campuses. It serves families and students across the Nièvre region with tuition-funded, Erasmus-engaged programming.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private Catholic Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (61131), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

General Liberal Arts Colleges (EDAHACAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Public Career & Technical Education (CTE) Centers & Programs (EDAJAAAJ)

Keywords

• Private catholic education
• Vocational training programs
• Primary secondary education
• Higher education BTS
• Inclusive special education

Headquarters

HQ city

Nevers

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Tuition fees: Private Catholic school funded primarily through tuition fees paid by families. Financial aid through government bursaries is available.
2. Apprenticeship tax (Taxe d'apprentissage): The school collects apprenticeship tax contributions from companies as part of its funding model.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Centre Scolaire Notre-Dame is a private Catholic educational institution that delivers a full educational continuum from maternelle (early childhood) through post-bac higher education across multiple campuses in Nevers and Saint Léger-Des-Vignes. Its offering spans primary education, lower secondary (collège), general and technological baccalauréat tracks, vocational CAP/Bac Pro programs (automotive, industry/cyber, care services, beauty/wellness, commerce), and BTS/FCIL higher education programs. The school sells annual tuition-based educational services supplemented by apprenticeship tax contributions.

Product overview

Centre Scolaire Notre-Dame is a comprehensive private Catholic educational institution in Nevers, France, offering a full educational pathway from nursery school through higher education. The institution operates five main divisions: École Maternelle et Élémentaire (primary), Collège Fénelon (middle school), Lycée Professionnel Notre-Dame (vocational high school with locations in Nevers and Saint Léger-des-Vignes), Lycée Général et Technologique Notre-Dame (general and technological high school), and Pôle Supérieur (higher education with BTS programs). The Lycée Professionnel offers specialized vocational programs in automotive trades, industrial sectors (including cybersecurity and electronics), tertiary services (customer relations, sales, commerce), and healthcare. The Lycée Général provides BAC Général tracks and technological BAC ST2S and STMG programs. Facilities include specialized technical workshops, a multisensory room, and three documentation centers. The school emphasizes international engagement through Erasmus exchanges, UNESCO label activities, and partnerships with foreign institutions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• École Maternelle et Élémentaire (Sainte Bernadette) Primary education program for children from nursery (maternelle) through elementary school (élémentaire), providing foundational academic and social development. Operated as Ecole Sainte Bernadette on two sites (centre-ville and Montapins).
• Collège Fénelon Middle school program (6ème to 3ème) with optional bilingual classes, Latin/Greek, and Maths in English, preparing students for the Brevet diploma. Includes inclusive education support via PAP, PAI, PPRE, PPS frameworks.
• Lycée Professionnel Notre-Dame Vocational high school offering CAP and BAC PRO diplomas across automotive trades, industrial sectors (cybersecurity/electronics CIEL), tertiary services (customer relations, sales, commerce), and care services. Includes 3ème Prépa Métiers orientation class. Locations in Nevers (Montapins) and Saint Léger-Des-Vignes. Integrates internships (PFMP) and Erasmus mobility.
• Lycée Général et Technologique Notre-Dame General and technological high school offering BAC Général tracks and technological BAC ST2S (health and social sciences) and STMG (management and digital sciences) programs, preparing students for higher education with orientation support and international certifications (TOEIC, Cambridge, DELE).
• Pôle Supérieur Notre-Dame Higher education division offering BTS programs (BTS MCO, BTS SAM, BTS NDRC), SP3S, and FCIL programs in commerce, sales, and services for post-bac students. Available in both school-based and apprenticeship tracks.
• Boarding / Internat On-campus boarding facilities supporting students from collège through lycée levels, with associated catering and student life services.
• Self-Managed Catering Service In-house catering service provided across 3 school sites (ecole/college/pole superieur, Lycée Professionnel Notre-Dame, Lycée Général et Technologique Notre-Dame) for student meals, managed directly by the school since September 2024.
• International Mobility and Exchange Programs International student exchange and mobility programs including Erasmus consortium placements, Franco-German exchanges with Lycée Iréna-Sendler (Ahaus, Germany), partnerships with CEGEP de St Félicien (Canada), and exchange schools in the USA and Australia.
• Lycée Professionnel Thérèse Desreumaux (Saint Léger-Des-Vignes) Vocational secondary division co-located in Saint Léger-Des-Vignes offering Bac Pro Esthétique Cosmétique Parfumerie, Métiers de la Coiffure, and Accompagnements Soins et Services à la Personne programs.

Quantifiable outcome

• Alumni diploma ceremony at Maison de la Culture de Nevers honoring Brevet, Baccalauréat, BTS, FCIL, and licence graduates annually
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

32 partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• La Maison (cultural venue)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCultural partnership providing access to performances and art exhibitions at preferential rates. Artothèque (art lending) program with art works available for display.
• Cercle Nevers EscrimeminorOthersSports partnership allowing flexible scheduling to reconcile competitive fencing practice with academic studies.
• Région Bourgogne-Franche-ComtécoreOthersRegional council supports international mobility via EVEIL subsidy and Lycéens et apprentis au cinéma (film education) program.
• Association DNGE (De la Nièvre aux Grandes Écoles)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAlumni association of Nièvre graduates from grandes écoles provide tutoring, bursaries, and support to current students interested in pursuing elite higher education.
• Uson Nevers RugbyminorOthersSports partnership allowing flexible scheduling to reconcile competitive rugby practice with academic studies.
• Centre Loire Solidarité du Crédit AgricolecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFinancial education partnership delivering budget management workshops to vocational students. Centre Loire Solidarité runs regular workshops in schools across the region focused on youth financial literacy.
• Bac FMminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerLocal radio partner supporting student media education projects including podcast creation for gender equality investigations.
• CLEMI (Centre pour l'éducation aux médias et à l'information)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational media education body supporting school journalism projects including student podcasts and media investigations on civic topics.
• 100 000 entrepreneurscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEntrepreneurship education organization connecting students with business professionals through interventions and mentorship programs.
• Halte-DiscriminationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAssociation founded by Mireille Péquignot organizing the Tour Régional Emploi & Inclusion event where CSND students gain professional event experience.
• Lycée Iréna-Sendler Gesamtsd (Ahaus, Germany)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGerman partner school in Ahaus for Franco-German student exchange program with six-day reciprocal visits.
• CEGEP de St Félicien (Québec, Canada)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCanadian college partnership allowing CSND students to pursue further studies in Quebec under favorable conditions.
• Consortium Erasmus partnerscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMultiple Erasmus consortium memberships enabling international student placements in Finland, Turkey, and other countries. Organized through partner schools and host companies.
• Various international partner schools (USA, Germany, Australia)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational exchange partnerships with schools in the United States, Germany, and Australia for student mobility programs.
• APEL (Association des parents d'élèves de l'enseignement libre)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerParent association co-organizing school events including Color Run and contributing to funding student trips (e.g., Italy Pagani visit).
• Village By CA (Crédit Agricole)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBusiness incubator partnering with the school for fundraising activities supporting student exchange programs.
• Décathlon MarzyminorOthersSports retailer supporting school sports events (Color Run) with donations.
• Suma (company)minorOthersLocal company supporting school sports events.
• Viabela VoyagesminorOthersTravel agency partner supporting school trips and events.
• Concours Tab'AgirminorOthersAnti-tobacco education program for 5ème students using pedagogical board games and creative project presentations on smoking prevention.
• Association ELAminorOthersAssociation organizing the solidarity cross and dictation event in which CSND students participate annually.
• Office National des Anciens Combattants et Victimes de GuerreminorOthersNational veterans office co-organizing memorial education ceremonies for 3ème students in partnership with the departmental military delegation.
• Marine nationale françaiseminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFrench Navy partnership hosting student visits to naval bases (Guérigny) and providing career orientation through the 'Jeunesse et Territoires au large' program celebrating 400 years of the French Navy.
• Fondation du PatrimoineminorOthersHeritage foundation partnering with the Marine nationale event at Guérigny.
• Arquus (defense company)minorOthersDefense company participating in the Marine nationale 'Jeunesse et Territoires' event.
• Préparations Militaires Marine de Nevers et d'AuxerreminorOthersNaval military preparation programs presenting career opportunities to students during maritime events.
• Institut Francophone de l'ObsolescenceminorOthersOrganization running the Obso Days event where Terminale Bac Pro Accueil students manage professional reception duties.
• CrédiminorOthersCrédit Agricole subsidiary supporting school events including Color Run as a partner.
• Musée L'Aventure Michelin (Clermont-Ferrand)minorOthersIndustrial heritage museum providing educational visits for students as part of cross-disciplinary pedagogy in economics and history.
• Musée de la Résistance, de l'internement et de la Déportation (Clermont-Ferrand)minorOthersResistance and deportation museum providing educational history visits with temporary exhibition on Michelin company during WWII.
• Nièvre AttractiveminorOthersLocal economic development agency whose director (Cécile Despalles) supports entrepreneurship education programs.
• BCSB (Burgundy School of Business)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHigher education business school in Dijon providing campus visits and orientation support for Terminale students, led by former LGT students.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Lycée Notre-Dame de Sion: Catholic private school in Paris offering full primary-through-supérieur pathways with strong international programs and inclusive education frameworks, comparable to CSND's mission and offering scope.
• École Alsacienne: Elite private school (secular but non-profit) in Paris offering primary through classes préparatoires, with strong multilingual and international orientation — comparable comprehensive private education model to CSND.
• Institut Notre-Dame de Paris: Historic Catholic private school in Paris spanning primary, collège, lycée général/technologique, and supérieur tracks — directly mirrors CSND's multi-level educational structure under Catholic governance.
• Pôle Supérieur Notre-Dame (CSND): CSND's own BTS division (BTS MCO, BTS SAM, BTS NDRC, SP3S, FCIL) is structurally comparable to standalone BTS-focused private schools like ESG or BBA INSEEC in scope and target audience.
• Lycée Professionnel Saint-Nicolas (Paris): Catholic vocational lycée in Paris offering BAC PRO and CAP programs in industrial, tertiary, and care sectors — directly comparable to CSND's Lycée Professionnel Notre-Dame offering portfolio.
• Ensemble scolaire Saint-Joseph (Réseau La Salle): Catholic school network operating multiple comprehensive private schools across France including vocational/technical tracks, comparable multi-division Catholic private education model.
• Ensemble scolaire Sainte-Croix de Neuilly: Catholic private school group in Neuilly-sur-Seine offering a full K-12 continuum including BTS-level programs, structurally comparable to CSND's comprehensive private Catholic education model.

Others

• Enseignement Catholique (France): National federation representing French Catholic private schools — provides governance framework, political representation, and shared services relevant to CSND's institutional positioning.
• Réseau Lasallien France: National Catholic education network coordinating private Catholic schools across France; CSND is part of a related Catholic ecosystem (DDEC 58 / Enseignement Catholique) and competes/cooperates within this broader network.

Emerging players

• BBA INSEEC: Private post-bac institution offering BTS, BBA and specialized programs in commerce and management, overlapping with CSND's BTS offerings (MCO, NDRC) for the same post-bac target audience.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/csnd58
• Facebookfacebook.com/csnd58
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/centre-scolaire-notre-dame
• Instagraminstagram.com/csndnevers

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Subsidiaries6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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