Groupe Scolaire Les Papillons

What Groupe Scolaire Les Papillons does

Groupe Scolaire Les Papillons is a private, founder-owned educational institution headquartered at Rue L 139, Deux Plateaux 7ème tranche in Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire. Founded in 1997 by Zaina Gnao-Guei, the school delivers secular, multinational early-childhood and primary education across four cycles — Prématernelle (age 2), Maternelle (PS/MS/GS), and Primaire (CP through CM2) — serving families of children aged 2 to approximately 10. Students represent more than 30 nationalities, and the curriculum aligns with the Ivorian national program (Education Nationale) while incorporating French pedagogical enrichments, English instruction from Grande Section onward, and computer literacy from CM1-CM2. The campus comprises a 5,000 m2 site with 25 air-conditioned classrooms, a 150 m2 library, a computer room, an infirmary, and secured recreational areas.

The school's core product is structured academic instruction, delivered through an autonomous pedagogical system that emphasizes personalized support for struggling learners and psychologist-led monitoring. Instructional outcomes are evidenced by a self-reported 100% CEPE (Certificat d'Études Primaires Élémentaires) pass rate and 100% successful entry into 6th grade at secondary schools in Africa, Europe, and North America. Supplementary revenue streams include supervised after-school studies (10,000 CFA/month), school transport (variable by distance), and a broad extracurricular catalog (dance, swimming, chess, English club, basketball, taekwondo) plus summer programming (robotics camp at 150,000 CFA per child and Papillons Foot football camp at 50,000-60,000 CFA per stage).

The business model is tuition-driven and recurring: annual tuition ranges from 570,000 CFA (TPS-MS) to 650,000 CFA (GS-CM2), collected in six installments, with sibling discounts of 10% (third child) and 20% (fourth child). The GTM motion is event-driven, relying on on-campus open houses ("matinées portes ouvertes"), appointment-based visits, WhatsApp inquiries, and word-of-mouth referrals rather than paid digital advertising. Operational scale is modest: 16 disclosed employees serve the campus, and no funding rounds, acquisitions, leadership changes, or multi-site expansion have been disclosed. Recent strategic activity is concentrated on summer program launches and operational partnerships (Centre Ivoirien de Robotique, Caserne des Pompiers d'Abidjan, Hôpital Mère-Enfant Dominique Ouattara) rather than capacity expansion.

Name

Groupe Scolaire Les Papillons

Legal name

Groupe Scolaire Les Papillons

Website

https://gslespapillons.edu.ci

Company type

Private

Founded year

1997

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Groupe Scolaire Les Papillons is a private Abidjan-based primary and pre-primary school founded in 1997, serving children aged 2-10 across Prématernelle, Maternelle, and Primaire cycles, with a 100% CEPE pass rate, 25 air-conditioned classrooms on a 5,000 m2 campus, and a multinational student body from 30+ countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private K-12 Education (Preschool and Primary)

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Educational Support Services (611710), Language Schools (61163)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Child Day Care Services (8351)

akta.pro primary industry

Preschool Programs within Private K–12 Schools (EDACABAM)

akta.pro secondary industry

Language Immersion & Bilingual Private Schools (EDAJABAL)

Keywords

• Early childhood education
• Primary school programs
• Private preschool services
• Extracurricular school activities
• School transportation services

Headquarters

HQ city

Abidjan

HQ country

Côte d’Ivoire

HQ region

Africa

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Annual Tuition (Scolarité): Annual tuition is paid in six installments (Inscription/Reinscription plus five term-based payments in July, October, November, January, and February). Total annual tuition ranges from 570,000 CFA (TPS to MS) to 650,000 CFA (GS to CM2). Sibling discounts of 10% for the third child and 20% for the fourth child are offered.
2. Supervised Studies (Etudes Surveillées): Optional after-school supervised study sessions for CP to CM2 students, costing 10,000 CFA per month, payable by the 5th of each month.
3. Transport Service: School bus transport service available to maternal and primary students, with costs varying by distance, number of trips, and road conditions.
4. Extracurricular Activities (Activités Périscolaires): Fee-based extracurricular activities including dance, swimming, chess, English club, basketball, and taekwondo, charged per trimester or per session. Summer programs (robotics, football camps) are also offered at set fees.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Groupe Scolaire Les Papillons is a private preschool and primary school in Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire, delivering secular education from age 2 (Prématernelle) through age 10 (CM2) across three pedagogical cycles aligned with the Ivorian national curriculum. The core academic offering is enriched by English language instruction from Grande Section, computer literacy from CM1, a 150 m2 library, supervised after-school studies, school transportation, cafeteria, infirmary, and a wide range of extracurricular activities (dance, swimming, chess, English club, basketball, taekwondo) plus seasonal summer camps.

Product overview

Groupe Scolaire Les Papillons is a private educational institution in Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire offering a comprehensive early childhood and primary education program from Prématernelle (age 2) through Primaire (up to CM2). The school operates with three core academic cycles: Cycle des Apprentissages Premiers (Prématernelle), Cycle des Apprentissages Fondamentaux (Maternelle), and Cycle des Approfondissements (Primaire). The institution complements its academic curriculum with enrichment services including a 150 m2 library, computer classes, English language instruction, and various extracurricular activities (dance, swimming, chess, English club, basketball, Taekwondo). Additional support services include school transportation, cafeteria, and health/infirmary services. Summer programs include robotics camps in partnership with Centre Ivoirien de Robotique and sports activities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Papillons Basket-ball Center: Basketball sports program and center affiliated with the school, participated in national championships
• Papillons Foot

Products and services

• Prématernelle — Cycle des Apprentissages Premiers Early childhood education program for children from age 2 (TPS), focusing on social skills, motor development, and interaction with peers through play, songs, and rhymes. Part of the school's foundational offering since 1997.
• Maternelle — Cycle des Apprentissages Fondamentaux Fundamental learning cycle covering language development, numeracy, spatial/geometric activities, creative activities, environmental awareness, motor skills, and citizenship education through play and movement activities. Includes PS (age 3), MS (age 4), and GS (age 5 preparing for primary).
• Primaire — Cycle des Approfondissements Primary education program from CP to CM2 with experienced teachers and psychologist support, offering personalized assistance for learning difficulties, environmental education, current events awareness, tolerance workshops, and language/oratory skills development.
• Cours d'Anglais — English Language Program English language instruction starting from Grande Section (maternelle) to develop language skills and oratory competencies from an early age. Integrated into the maternelle and primaire programs.
• Cours d'Informatique — Computer Classes Computer education for CM1 and CM2 students focused on familiarization with basic computer functions, enabling students to create, produce, process, and utilize data.
• Bibliothèque — Library Services 150 m2 air-conditioned cultural space offering books, borrowing privileges, and reading programs for students from prématernelle to primary. Open Monday to Friday 08h00 to 16h30, accommodating 30-70 students per hour.
• Activités Périscolaires — Extracurricular Activities After-school activities including Dance, Swimming, Chess Club, English Club, Basketball, and Taekwondo. Supervised studies also available Monday/Tuesday/Thursday/Friday from 16h45 to 17h45 for CP to CM2 at 10,000 FCFA/month.
• Transport Scolaire — School Transportation Quality secured transport service for nursery and primary students with pickup and drop-off points. Costs vary by distance, travel frequency, and road conditions.
• Cantine — School Cafeteria School cafeteria service available to students with details provided in downloadable documentation.
• Infirmerie — Health Services Well-equipped infirmary providing primary medical treatment, first aid administration, and immediate parent notification in case of injury or illness.
• Centre de Loisirs & Camps d'Été — Summer Camps (Robotics and Football) Summer programs including robotics camp (partnered with Centre Ivoirien de Robotique), football (Papillons Foot 2026), and leisure center activities for children ages 3-12 with various creative, athletic, and educational programs.

Quantifiable outcome

• 100% CEPE pass rate and 100% successful entry into 6th grade at elite secondary schools across Africa, Europe, and North America
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Centre Ivoirien de RobotiquecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 July 2026Groupe Scolaire Les Papillons partnered with the Centre Ivoirien de Robotique to co-develop and deliver an exceptional 4-week summer robotics program in July 2026. The program targets children ages 4-12 and covers robotics, AI, 3D printing, drone piloting, and game creation, reflecting the school's commitment to technological innovation.
• Caserne des Pompiers d'AbidjanminorOthers · 1 July 2026The school partners with the local fire station (Caserne des Pompiers) to conduct swimming lessons for students. Sessions are held at the fire station premises every Wednesday, with departure from school at 08:15 and return at 11:00.
• Hôpital Mère-Enfant Dominique Ouattara (Bingerville)minorOthers · 9 October 2024The school partnered with Hôpital Mère-Enfant Dominique Ouattara de Bingerville for an October Rose breast cancer awareness session. Female staff received ultrasound and mammography screenings. This health-focused partnership supports the school's commitment to staff welfare.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Cours Lumen (Abidjan): Established private K-12 network in Côte d'Ivoire serving similar middle-class Ivorian families in Abidjan. Comparable on private-school positioning, age range coverage, and bilingual curriculum approach.
• Cours Sainte-Marie (Abidjan): Private Catholic K-12 institution in Abidjan serving similar middle-class Ivorian families. Comparable on private-school positioning, multi-cycle curriculum coverage, and tuition-based mid-market pricing.
• Lycée Français Marc BLOCH (Abidjan): French international K-12 school in Abidjan with comparable French curriculum foundation and Ivorian market. Larger than GS Les Papillons and offering full K-12 continuity, but directly competes on the primary segment for internationally mobile families.
• International Community School of Abidjan (ICSA): International K-12 school in Abidjan with a multicultural, multinational student body similar to GS Les Papillons. Directly comparable on international positioning, target demographic, and primary curriculum.
• Lycée Français Saint-Exupéry (Abidjan): French international K-12 school in Abidjan serving similar expatriate and Ivorian families. Direct overlap on French-medium primary education and international placement of graduates.
• École Bilingue de Cocody: Private bilingual K-12 school in Abidjan with a comparable language-enrichment approach and similar target market of middle-class and expat families. Direct overlap on bilingual positioning and primary curriculum.
• British International School Abidjan: English-medium K-12 international school in Abidjan serving the same expatriate and middle-class Ivorian families as GS Les Papillons. Overlaps directly on the primary segment and competes for families seeking international curriculum and English-language instruction.
• Lycée Français Blaise Pascal: One of the most prominent French international K-12 schools in Abidjan, serving expatriate and Ivorian families seeking French-medium education with international transferability. Direct overlap with GS Les Papillons on the primary segment and the same target demographic of internationally mobile families.
• Abidjan International School: International K-12 school in Abidjan with comparable target market and bilingual/international curriculum positioning. Directly competes for the same families seeking internationally transferable primary education.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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