Istituto Maria Ausiliatrice Lecco

What Istituto Maria Ausiliatrice Lecco does

Istituto Maria Ausiliatrice Lecco is a Salesian Catholic paritary school in Lecco, Italy, operated by E.G. Casa Maria Ausiliatrice delle Salesiane di Don Bosco under the CIOFS network (Centro Italiano Opere Femminili Salesiane). Founded in 1963, the school delivers a continuous educational pathway from Scuola dell'Infanzia (ages 3-6) through Scuola Primaria, Scuola Secondaria di 1° Grado, and Scuola Secondaria di 2° Grado, with the upper secondary level offering three tracks: Istituto Tecnico Amministrazione, Finanza e Marketing (AFM); Liceo Scientifico Sportivo (LSS); and Liceo delle Scienze Umane (LES). In 2023, the institution extended into post-diploma professional training with the ITS Academy Business Innovation Manager, a two-year program (2,000 hours including 904 hours of internship) covering digital transformation and AI applications for SMEs, reporting 83% employment placement within one year. The technology footprint comprises interactive whiteboards (LIM) in all classrooms, Wi-Fi coverage, computer laboratories with island-configured workstations, physics and chemistry labs, a music room, and robotics/coding programs; AI appears only as curriculum content within ITS Academy rather than as an institutional capability. The educational methodology is anchored in Don Bosco's Sistema Preventivo and supplemented by CLIL bilingual instruction, a Regione Lombardia-funded psycho-pedagogical support service (Scuola in Ascolto), Cambridge certification preparation via International House Lecco, and structured PCTO work-study pathways of 90-150 hours.

The school serves approximately 500 students drawn primarily from the Lecco province and surrounding Lombardy region, with recruitment driven by Open Days, Lezioni Aperte (open classroom visits), participation in the Young Orienta fair at Lariofiere, and partnerships with local middle schools. Revenue is generated through recurring tuition fees (not publicly disclosed, with families directed to the secretariat for fee information and eligible for Dote Scuola regional subsidies) supplemented by public funding streams including PNRR (Piano Nazionale di Ripresa e Resilienza), PON, FSE+, and the Regione Lombardia Scuola in Ascolto program. The institution employs 49 staff and operates from a single campus at Via Caldone 18, Lecco, with classrooms, laboratories, gymnasiums, an internal cafeteria kitchen, and outdoor spaces including courtyard, gazebo, and artificial turf field. Governance is non-profit, with ownership residing in the Salesian congregation through CIOFS; no external investment or venture capital ownership is indicated.

Name

Istituto Maria Ausiliatrice Lecco

Legal name

E.G. Casa Maria Ausiliatrice delle Salesiane di Don Bosco

Website

https://imalecco.it

Company type

Private

Founded year

1963

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Istituto Maria Ausiliatrice Lecco is a Salesian Catholic paritary school in Lecco, Italy, offering continuous education from kindergarten through high school across three tracks (AFM, LSS, LES), plus a post-diploma ITS Academy program in business innovation, serving approximately 500 students under CIOFS governance.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private K-12 Catholic Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Technical and Trade Schools (6115)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Literacy & ELA Instruction (School-Delivered) (EDAJAFAF)

akta.pro secondary industry

Strategy, Consulting & General Management Institutes (EDAHAHAI)

Keywords

• Catholic K-12 education
• Salesian education
• Secondary school programs
• Vocational training programs
• Paritary school services

Headquarters

HQ city

Lecco

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. School Tuition Fees: Annual tuition fees charged to families for student attendance across all school levels (Infanzia, Primaria, Secondaria 1° e 2° grado). Fee information is not publicly disclosed and requires contact with secretariat. Dote Scuola regional subsidies available through Regione Lombardia.
2. Public Funding (PNRR, PON, FSE+): European and national funding programs supporting educational projects including STEM initiatives, Erasmus mobility, inclusion programs, and summer schools.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

IMA Lecco is a Salesian Catholic paritary school delivering continuous education from kindergarten (Infanzia, ages 3-6) through upper secondary (Secondaria 2° grado), with three high-school tracks (AFM business administration, LSS scientific-sports, LES human sciences), plus a post-diploma ITS Academy program in Business Innovation Management. All programs follow Don Bosco's Preventive System pedagogy and operate within the CIOFS national Salesian school network.

Product overview

Istituto Maria Ausiliatrice Lecco is a Salesian Catholic educational institution offering a comprehensive K-12 portfolio alongside a post-diploma professional program. The school operates as a unified educational ecosystem comprising: Scuola dell'Infanzia (kindergarten), Scuola Primaria (primary school), Scuola Secondaria di 1° Grado (middle school), and Scuola Secondaria di 2° Grado (high school) with three specialized tracks (AFM - business administration, LSS - sports science, LES - humanities). The portfolio is unified through Salesian educational values and the CIOFS network, with the newest addition being the ITS Academy post-diploma program in Business Innovation Management that extends the institution into professional higher education.

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Products and services

• Scuola dell'Infanzia Catholic kindergarten for children ages 3-6 following Salesian educational principles, emphasizing play-based learning, socialization, and foundational skills development.
• Scuola Primaria Primary school (grades 1-5) combining Salesian values with innovative teaching methods, featuring English language instruction with native speakers, laboratories, and personalized learning approaches.
• Scuola Secondaria di 1° Grado Middle school (grades 6-8) offering comprehensive education with emphasis on critical thinking, foreign languages (English, Spanish, German, French), and extracurricular activities.
• Istituto Tecnico Amministrazione, Finanza e Marketing (AFM) Five-year technical institute focused on business administration, finance, and marketing, emphasizing entrepreneurship, civil economics, and practical business skills through company visits and competitions such as Junior Achievement Impresa in Azione.
• Liceo Scientifico Sportivo (LSS) Scientific high school with sports specialization, combining traditional scientific curriculum with in-depth sports science studies and physical education; designed for student athletes.
• Liceo delle Scienze Umane (LES) Humanities high school with economic-social emphasis, focused on contemporary issues, social sciences, and civic education with an international perspective.
• ITS Business Innovation Manager Post-diploma two-year advanced technical program (2000 hours total, 904 hours internship) training Business Innovation Managers skilled in digital transformation, AI applications, and business development for SMEs.

Quantifiable outcome

• 83% of ITS Academy graduates find employment within one year
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature5 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core and minor.

• Fondazione Main (Las Palmas, Spain)flagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Educational foundation of Salesian Sisters engaged in inclusion and support for vulnerable people. IMA students completed DM 88 PCTO program with 15 students spending a week (May 24-31, 2026) working alongside young migrants, developing multilingual and intercultural competencies.
• Junior Achievement ItaliaflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025National organization accredited by the Ministry of Education for entrepreneurship education programs. IMA students participate in Impresa in Azione program, with class 4 AFM winning Best Junior Enterprise of Lombardy and Special Pitch Award in 2025. Students proceeded to national championships at University of Bergamo.
• Università di Milano-BicoccacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Class 4 LiSS participated in Matematica Oltre i Banchi initiative organized by the Department of Mathematics and Applications. Students attended interactive laboratories and visited the Galleria della Scienza, gaining exposure to academic mathematics and career perspectives.
• Regione LombardiaflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023Regional government funding body supporting the Scuola in Ascolto psycho-pedagogical service with €3.14 million over 2023-2025 triennium, distributed across 50 school networks in Lombardy. Service targets students, families, and school staff in state and paritary schools.
• CIOFS (Centro Italiano Opere Femminili Salesiane)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCIOFS is the Italian center for Salesian Female Works that coordinates the network of schools managed by the Daughters of Mary Help of Christians. IMA Lecco is part of this educational network that provides pedagogical resources, teacher training, methodological innovation, project management, and regulatory updates. The network supports didactics, inclusion, methodological experimentation, and innovative pathways.
• Gradia Jyväskylä (Finland)flagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerFinnish vocational institute recognized at European level for innovative projects in entrepreneurship education. IMA teachers conducted job shadowing there, and students participated in exchange programs including Christmas market activities. The partnership focuses on developing entrepreneurial competencies through innovative didactics and experiential learning methodologies.
• Politecnico di Milano / Politecnico di LeccocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUniversity partnerships for summer school programs in Architecture, Design, and Engineering. Students attend university lectures and participate in physics and design laboratories. Also involved in orientation activities for post-diploma pathways.
• International House LeccocoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLanguage school partnership for Cambridge certification preparation. IMA is an accredited Cambridge examination center, offering after-school language courses for Cambridge English certifications.
• Camera di Commercio di Como-LeccominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal chamber of commerce participating in education initiatives including Milano Cortina 2026 Olympic education programs and general educational projects.
• Local Sports AssociationsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnerships with local sports clubs including Bione sports center, basketball, volleyball, gymnastics, climbing, and rugby associations for student athletic development and extracurricular sports programs.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Istituto Leone XIII: Jesuit paritary K-12 school in Milan delivering Catholic comprehensive education with university-prep focus, directly comparable paritary model in the same Lombardy region.
• Istituto Gonzaga: Jesuit K-12 school in Milan, member of the international Gonzaga Network, providing similar religious-affiliated comprehensive K-12 education in Lombardy.
• Collegio San Carlo: Established Catholic paritary K-12 school in Milan offering the same comprehensive K-12 model with religious-affiliated curriculum, comparable in scale and pedagogical approach to IMA Lecco within Lombardy.
• ITS Angelo Marco: ITS Academy in nearby Bergamo providing post-diploma technical training in business and digital innovation, the closest direct comparator to IMA's newly launched ITS Business Innovation Manager program.

Emerging players

• St. Louis School: International private K-12 school in Milan offering IB curriculum, competing for the same affluent Lombardy families considering private schooling but with a secular/international model.

Broad incumbents

• La Zolla: Larger group of private Catholic schools in Milan/Lombardy operating multiple campuses with similar educational philosophy, broader portfolio scope than IMA's single-site model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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• Instagraminstagram.com/ima_lecco_official
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/istituto-maria-ausiliatrice-lecco

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