De La Salle College, Thessaloniki

What De La Salle College, Thessaloniki does

De La Salle College, Thessaloniki (Κολέγιο «ΔΕΛΑΣΑΛ» Θεσσαλονίκης) is a private, non-profit K-12 educational institution founded in 1888 in Thessaloniki, Greece, and operated under the La Salle Greece Educational Organization as part of the global Institute of the Brothers of the Christian Schools network that spans more than 1,000 schools and 1 million students across roughly 80 countries. The college delivers a bilingual Greek-French curriculum spanning nursery, primary, and lower/upper secondary (Gymnasium and Lyceum) education, supplemented by the internally developed "Parcours" educational program, a Conservatory, a Natural History Museum, an experimental Physics Laboratory, and more than 25 activity programs supported by a 10,000+ sq.m. campus.

Its revenue model is tuition-based, with recurring per-student fees paid by enrolled families on a B2C direct-enrollment basis; specific tuition levels and financial results are not publicly disclosed as the institution is non-profit. The go-to-market is direct admission at the campus, with brand authority reinforced by formal credentials including UNESCO ASPnet membership, eTwinning Schools Label, Erasmus+ participation, and partnerships with the British Council, Cambridge English, France Education International (DELF/DALF examination center), University of Lyon (INSPE), Indiana University, the French Consulate, and EDUACT. The college maintains an active Parents' Association (founded 2002), a 4,500+ alumni network, and publishes the #DeLaSalle.Thes magazine as a stakeholder communications channel.

Operationally, the institution has limited technology surface — standard digital tools and ECDL digital literacy certification — and no proprietary software platform; the core asset is the in-person educational program, the bilingual credentialing pathway, and the surrounding community ecosystem. Recent strategic activity includes receipt of the Great Place to Work certification for 2026, recognition at the Education Leaders Awards 2021, planning participation in SEMIL 2027, and the constitution of a new Parents' Association Board in May 2025.

Name

De La Salle College, Thessaloniki

Legal name

Κολέγιο «ΔΕΛΑΣΑΛ» Θεσσαλονίκης

Website

https://delasalle.gr

Company type

Private

Founded year

1888

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

De La Salle College, Thessaloniki is a private, non-profit K-12 educational institution founded in 1888, offering bilingual Greek-French education from nursery through Lyceum within the global La Salle network. It serves Thessaloniki families via direct enrollment and tuition funding.

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Product category

Private K-12 Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (61111), Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Alternative/Pedagogical Model Private Schools (Project-Based, Democratic, etc.) (EDAJABAJ)

Keywords

• Private K-12 education
• Bilingual school programs
• Primary secondary education
• Early childhood education
• University preparation services

Headquarters

HQ city

Thessaloniki

HQ country

Greece

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Tuition and educational fees: Private school generating revenue through tuition fees for educational services across all school levels (nursery, kindergarten, primary, secondary)

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

De La Salle College Thessaloniki is a private, non-profit K-12 educational institution delivering French-Greek bilingual education from nursery/preschool through high school (Lyceum). The offering spans Nursery/Kindergarten, Primary School (Dimotiko), Lower Secondary (Gymnasio), and Upper Secondary (Lykeio), supplemented by a Conservatory (music), Natural History Museum, Physics Laboratory, and 25+ extracurricular activity clubs, all delivered on a single Thessaloniki campus under the Lasallian Educational Plan.

Product overview

De La Salle College Thessaloniki is a private educational institution offering comprehensive education from kindergarten through high school (Lyceum). The school operates as a unified educational system with multiple school units (Παιδικός Σταθμός-Νηπιαγωγείο, Δημοτικό, Γυμνάσιο, Λύκειο) complemented by specialized programs including a Conservatory (Ωδείο), Natural History Museum, Physics Laboratory, and extensive Activity Clubs (Όμιλοι Δραστηριοτήτων). The institution follows the Lasallian Educational Plan based on the pedagogical principles of Saint Jean-Baptiste de La Salle and is part of the global La Salle educational network.

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Functional benefit

Products and services

• Kindergarten – Nursery School (Παιδικός Σταθμός – Νηπιαγωγείο) Early childhood education program for nursery school age through kindergarten, providing a safe environment for learning through play, exploration, and first social interactions. Designed for families with young children as the entry point to the K-12 educational pathway.
• Primary School (Δημοτικό) Primary school education (Grades 1-6) delivering a pedagogical program that enhances knowledge, self-confidence, and cooperation among students. Offered to families seeking Greek-French bilingual primary education on the Thessaloniki campus.
• Gymnasium / Lower Secondary (Γυμνάσιο) Lower secondary education offering a dynamic and modern learning environment focused on academic progress, critical thinking, and responsible citizenship. Designed for students aged approximately 12-15 as the second stage of the K-12 pathway.
• Lyceum / Upper Secondary (Λύκειο) Upper secondary education providing high-quality teaching, counseling guidance, and innovation to prepare students for tertiary education and Panhellenic University entrance examinations. Designed for students aged approximately 15-18 completing the K-12 pathway.
• De La Salle College Conservatory (Ωδείο Κολεγίου «ΔΕΛΑΣΑΛ») Music education program offering instruction from first steps in music through advanced studies, with guidance from accomplished teachers and participation in concerts and festivals. Available to enrolled students and the wider school community.

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Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• ECDL GreececoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for European Computer Driving License certification programmes for students, providing internationally recognized digital skills credentials.
• British CouncilcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration for English language education and Cambridge English examination preparation and certification.
• France Education International (DELF-DALF)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for DELF and DALF French language certification examinations, aligned with Sorbonne University standards.
• Cambridge EnglishcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for Cambridge English language proficiency examinations and certification programmes.
• University of Lyon (INSPE)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic partnership for educational research collaboration and teacher training exchanges.
• Indiana University School of EducationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational academic partnership for educational development and exchange programmes.
• General Consulate of France in Thessaloniki (I.P.A.)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration with French diplomatic mission for cultural and educational exchanges.
• La Salle Greece Educational OrganizationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMember of the La Salle Greece network comprising four non-profit Lasallian educational institutions in Thessaloniki, Athens, and Syros.
• EDUACTminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for educational innovation programmes and science education initiatives.
• Stadio DromiaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for educational tracking and student development monitoring systems.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• ACS Athens (American Community School): Large private, non-profit international K-12 school in Greece offering IB and American curriculum. Comparable in scale, international orientation and university-preparatory focus, serving the broader Greek international-family market.
• Pinewood – The American International School of Thessaloniki: Private, non-profit international K-12 school in Thessaloniki offering English-language curriculum. Directly competes with De La Salle for the same Thessaloniki families seeking international, university-preparatory education.
• Byron College (British School, Athens): British international K-12 school in Athens serving English-speaking and bilingual families. Directly comparable in business model, curriculum style (British/international) and target parent segment within the Greek private school market.
• Lycée Français de Thessaloniki (French School): French-government-affiliated K-12 school in Thessaloniki offering French curriculum. Most directly comparable to De La Salle's French-Greek bilingual positioning and French-language certification pathway (DELF/DALF).
• La Salle Schools Greece (Athens / Syros): Other La Salle network schools in Greece operated by the same parent organization. Share Lasallian pedagogical tradition, values-based curriculum and bilingual programming with De La Salle Thessaloniki.
• Italian School of Thessaloniki: Italian international school in Thessaloniki providing bilingual Italian-Greek K-12 instruction. Competes for the same internationally-oriented Thessaloniki families that De La Salle targets with its French-Greek offering.
• International School of Athens (ISA): Private international K-12 school in Athens offering IB programmes. Comparable as a non-Greek-curriculum private school in Greece targeting internationally-mobile families seeking university-preparatory education.
• Campion School Thessaloniki: British-style private K-12 school in Thessaloniki serving internationally-oriented families. Overlaps directly with De La Salle on bilingual/international curriculum and Panhellenic exam preparation within the same city.
• German School of Thessaloniki: German international K-12 school in Thessaloniki offering bilingual German-Greek curriculum. Closely comparable to De La Salle in operating model (private, K-12, bilingual, foreign-affiliated) and target families.

Emerging players

• UWC (United World Colleges): Global network of international residential schools emphasizing intercultural understanding and IB curriculum. Comparable to De La Salle in values-based international education framing, UNESCO-style mission alignment and university-preparatory outcomes.

Market position

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/DeLaSalleCollegeThes
• Facebookfacebook.com/DeLaSalle.Thes
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/school/delasallecollegeskg
• Instagraminstagram.com/delasalle.thes

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