Ecole Massillon

What Ecole Massillon does

École Massillon is a private Catholic educational institution in Paris's 4th arrondissement operating as a unified K-12 establishment under the spiritual tutelage of the Congrégation de l'Oratoire de France. Founded in 1875 and contracted with the French state, the school serves approximately 1,350-1,400 students across 46 classes spanning Grande Section (preschool) through Terminale (high school senior year), delivered across three historic buildings near the Île Saint-Louis: the Hôtel Fieubet and Néri building on quai des Célestins (Collège and Lycée), and the Gratry building on rue du Petit-Musc (primary school). The school employs approximately 100 teachers and is led by Chef d'établissement coordinateur Olivier Duchenoy.

The institution's product portfolio includes three core academic tracks (École Primaire, Collège, Lycee) and three specialized language immersion sub-brands: Native English, Advanced English, and German Mother Tongue sections, supplemented by a Cambridge English certification track reporting 100% pass rates on DSD II, C1, IGCSE, B1 Preliminary, B2 First, and Checkpoint exams. Roughly 25% of students come from English- or German-speaking backgrounds, supporting a multicultural learning environment. Beyond academics, the school offers a Catholic pastoral program, an Association Sportive with eight sports disciplines competing in UNSS and UGSEL competitions, arts education (Music and Arts Plastiques options plus specialty track), international exchanges via Erasmus+ and OFAJ, and humanitarian engagement through the ACKSP partnership with schools in Burkina Faso since 1991.

Revenue is generated primarily through recurring annual tuition fees paid by families, supplemented by French state subsidies under the contract of association, donations via the jaidemonecole.org platform, cafeteria unit fees (€7.82 per occasional meal), and textbook rental fees from the Double jeu program. Detailed tuition is not publicly disclosed; families request pricing via downloadable PDFs per educational level. Go-to-market is direct-to-consumer via the school's official website, the Ecole Directe enrollment platform, virtual tours, and community-led referrals through the APEL parent association, AAEAEM alumni network, and word-of-mouth from existing families. The organization is a private non-profit under religious authority with no equity funding, M&A activity, or public market participation.

Name

Ecole Massillon

Legal name

École Massillon

Website

https://ecolemassillon.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1875

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

École Massillon is a 150-year-old private Catholic K-12 school in central Paris serving approximately 1,350-1,400 students under the Oratoire de France, offering trilingual immersion (English, German, Spanish) and university-prep Baccalauréat tracks across three historic buildings opposite Île Saint-Louis.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private K-12 Catholic Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Nonsectarian Independent Day Schools (EDAJABAA)

Keywords

• Private Catholic education
• Multilingual K-12 schooling
• Language immersion programs
• Baccalaureat preparation services
• Pastoral education programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Paris

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Infrastructure, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Tuition fees: As a private Catholic school under contract with the French state, Ecole Massillon generates revenue primarily through tuition fees paid by families. The school offers day school services with cafeteria, study hall, and before/after school care.
2. Donations: The school accepts donations through the 'jaidemonecole.org' platform. These donations support various school initiatives and programs.
3. Government subsidies: As an establishment under contract with the French state and part of the Catholic education system, the school receives government funding that supplements family tuition payments.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

École Massillon is a private Catholic K-12 school offering continuous education from Grande Section (preschool) through Terminale (final year of high school) across three historic buildings in Paris's 4th arrondissement. The core offering combines state-contract curriculum with Catholic pastoral education and intensive language immersion in English and German. Ancillary services include cafeteria meals, textbook rental, study hall, and before/after-school care.

Product overview

Ecole Massillon is a private Catholic school in Paris (4th arrondissement) operating as a unified K-12 educational institution under the Oratory of France. The school spans three historic buildings near Ile Saint-Louis, offering primary education (Grande Section to CM2), lower secondary (College, 6eme to 3eme), and upper secondary (Lycee, 2nde to Terminale). The portfolio includes specialized language immersion programs: Native English, Advanced English, and German Language Maternelle sections. Beyond core academics, the school offers arts education (music, plastic arts), a comprehensive sports program (Association Sportive), pastoral education within the Oratorian tradition, a school newspaper (Les Echos de Massillon), and international humanitarian engagement through the ACKSP partnership with schools in Burkina Faso.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• École Primaire (Primary School) Primary school education from Grande Section (kindergarten, age 5) through CM2 (age 11), delivered at the Gratry building on rue du Petit-Musc in Paris 4e. Includes foundational academics, introduction to English and German languages, arts, sports, and extracurricular activities, with optional Native English and German Mother Tongue sections. Intended for families seeking continuous Catholic primary education in central Paris.
• Collège Massillon (Lower Secondary School) Lower secondary education from 6ème to 3ème (ages 11-15), delivered at the Hôtel Fieubet and Néri buildings on quai des Célestins in Paris 4e. Includes intensive language sections (Native English, Advanced English, German Mother Tongue), arts, sports via UNSS and UGSEL competitions, pastoral activities, and preparation for the Diplôme National du Brevet (DNB). Intended for students continuing from the École or transferring from other schools.
• Lycée Massillon (Upper Secondary School) Upper secondary education from 2nde to Terminale (ages 15-18) in general education, preparing students for the Baccalauréat général. Offers 7 specialty subjects including History-Geopolitics, Languages, Mathematics, and Sciences; includes Arts (Music, Plastic Arts) options, university orientation support (Forum des Études Supérieures), and Grand Jury interview preparation. Delivered at the Hôtel Fieubet and Néri buildings.
• Section Native English Native English language program for students from English-speaking backgrounds, providing First Language level instruction in English from primary through secondary. Includes preparation for Cambridge IGCSE First Language and Literature examinations. Available as a supplementary section within the school's standard curriculum, with additional fees beyond standard tuition.
• Section Advanced English Advanced English program for non-native students with strong English aptitude, offering preparation for Cambridge B1 Preliminary, B2 First for Schools, and C1 Advanced certifications. Available as a supplementary section within the standard curriculum, with additional fees beyond standard tuition.
• Section Allemand Langue Maternelle (German Mother Tongue) German mother tongue language section for students from German-speaking backgrounds, preparing for DSD I and DSD II German language certifications. Supported by the Bundesverwaltungsamt (ZfA) and the OFAJ Franco-German Youth Office (Brigitte Sauzay exchange program). Available as a supplementary section with additional fees.
• Association Sportive (School Sports Program) School sports association offering activities including gymnastics, football, basketball, swimming, fencing, chess, and Laser Run, with participation in UGSEL and UNSS competitions. Available to enrolled students across all levels as an extracurricular program.
• Pastorale (Pastoral Education Program) Catholic pastoral education program comprising religious culture (Culture Religieuse, CREL), catechism, chaplaincy, and solidarity actions within the Oratorian tradition. Open to all enrolled students as part of the school's Catholic identity.
• Cafeteria Services (Cantine) On-site cafeteria services providing lunch meals to enrolled students, with occasional meals charged at 7.82 euros and annual meal card subscriptions available. Each student has a personal cafeteria card.
• Étude (Supervised Study Hall) and Garderie (Before/After School Care) Supervised study hall and before/after school care services offered alongside the academic curriculum, supporting working families with extended day coverage at the Paris 4e campus.
• APEL Massillon (Parents' Association) Parents' association coordinating class representatives, organizing school events (Halloween, Christmas market, Forum des métiers), Grand Jury interview preparation for Terminale students, and scholarship support. Open to all enrolled families.
• AAEAEM (Alumni Association) Association des Anciens Élèves et Amis de l'École Massillon connecting graduates to current students through career networking, mentorship, and financial contributions. Provides institutional memory and ongoing community support.
• Les Échos de Massillon (School Newspaper) School newspaper published one to two times per year, serving as a communication tool between direction, educators, students, parents, alumni, and the Oratory. Includes student-led sections such as Agraf' and L'@graf.

Quantifiable outcome

• 100% pass rate on DSD II German certification, Cambridge C1 Advanced, and Cambridge IGCSE First Language and Literature exams
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Partnerships

16 partnerships are on record, tiered minor, core and major.

• Mécénat Chirurgie CardiaqueminorOthers · 1 January 2024Charity partnership through 'Les talents du coeur' annual event where students perform and raise funds for children requiring heart surgery abroad.
• Académie de PariscoreOthersOfficial partner through the French national education system. The school operates under contract with the state and follows the national curriculum while maintaining its Catholic identity.
• Enseignement CatholiquecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPart of the Catholic education network in France, operating under the supervision of the Congrégation de l'Oratoire de France.
• Oratoire de FrancecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe school is under the spiritual guidance of the Oratoire de France congregation. The educational project follows the Oratorian charter emphasizing human relationships, love, fraternity, and solidarity.
• Cambridge EnglishmajorTechnology or IntegrationSchool prepares students for Cambridge English certifications including PET, FCE, CAE, C1 Advanced, and Cambridge IGCSE First Language and Literature exams with 100% pass rates.
• UNSS (Union Nationale du Sport Scolaire)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSchool participates in UNSS sports competitions including swimming relay cups, cross-country events, and inter-school tournaments in Paris.
• UGSEL (Union Générale Sportive de l'Enseignement Libre)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSchool competes in UGSEL athletics including national championships. Cadet football team reached the French national championship finals.
• Scouts et Guides de France (SGDF)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMassillon Saint Merri Saint Paul scout group has been active since 1925 with over 130 members. 30% of scouts study at Massillon. Group is one of the most dynamic in East Paris.
• Fédération Française des EchecsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSchool hosts chess clubs for students from CP through Terminale, partnering with M Echecs association for competitive tournaments.
• Erasmus+ ProgrammeminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSchool participates in European exchange programs through Erasmus+ allowing student mobility and cultural exchanges.
• OFAJ (Office Franco-Allemand pour la Jeunesse)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerFranco-German Youth Office supports Brigitte Sauzay exchange program for German language students.
• Bundesverwaltungsamt (ZfA)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerGerman Federal Office for Administration supports the German Mother Tongue section at the school.
• ACKSP (Amis du Centre Kourita Saint-Philippe)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHumanitarian partnership since 1991 supporting education projects in Burkina Faso including Lycée Saint-Philippe de Koupéla (1000+ students), Lycée de Lioulgou agricultural school (500 students), and literacy programs in 35 villages. School collects donations through Bol de Riz operation.
• APEL NationalecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNational association of parents in Catholic education. APEL Massillon represents families and organizes parent involvement, events, and scholarships.
• Rotary ClubminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartnership signed to reduce student backpack weight through book rental program (Double jeu).
• ARBSROminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBook distribution partnership for double textbook sets in classes 6e through 3e.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• International School of Paris: Paris-based international school offering IB curriculum in English across primary and secondary. Comparable as a Paris premium private school catering to internationally mobile families seeking English-medium education.
• Marymount International School Paris: Catholic, RSHM-sponsored international school in Paris offering K-12 IB curriculum with strong English-language focus. Comparable for faith-based affiliation, multilingual program, and premium Paris positioning.
• British School of Paris: English-medium international school in the Paris suburbs serving primarily anglophone families across primary and secondary. Comparable given the English-language curriculum and internationally mobile family base.
• École Jeannine Manuel: Prestigious bilingual Paris private school offering K-12 education with strong international curriculum (IB). Highly comparable given similar premium positioning, multilingual program emphasis, and Paris location serving internationally mobile families.
• Lycée Saint-Louis de Gonzague (Franklin): Catholic private K-12 institution in Paris 16e operated by the Jesuits. Directly comparable as a faith-based Parisian school with similar structure from primaire through terminale and emphasis on bilingual/advanced sections.
• École Alsacienne: Historic independent day school in central Paris (6e arrondissement) offering primary through Lycée. Comparable as a long-established, academically rigorous private Parisian school competing for similar families.
• École Active Bilingue (EAB): Paris bilingual private school with multiple campuses offering English-French immersion from maternelle through lycée. Comparable in its emphasis on bilingual education and Paris private-school market.

Emerging players

• Lycée Français de New York: French-accredited international school in the U.S. serving French and internationally mobile families with bilingual curriculum. Thematically comparable in serving the same demographic of French/international families abroad.

Regional players

• Notre-Dame International High School: Catholic international high school based in Verneuil-sur-Seine near Paris. Comparable in mission and Catholic identity, though located outside central Paris and focused only on the secondary cycle.

Broad incumbents

• Enseignement Catholique de France (RNE / network): National federation governing Catholic education in France to which Ecole Massillon is affiliated. Relevant as the broader umbrella network setting curriculum, contract, and funding frameworks the school operates under.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Instagraminstagram.com/ecolemassillonparis
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ecole-massillon

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Number of profiles

Profiles14 records

Funding overview

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M&A

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