What Institut Stanislas does

Institut Stanislas is a private Catholic educational institution headquartered in Saint-Raphaël, Var, France, operating under a 'contrat d'association' with the French state that allows it to retain Catholic identity and governance while receiving partial state funding of teacher salaries. Founded in 1895 as a free boys' school and rebranded as Institut Stanislas in 1995, the institution is structured as four educational units: two primary schools (Ecole Stanislas in Saint-Raphaël and Ecole Saint François de Paule in Fréjus), Collège Stanislas (lower secondary), and Lycée Stanislas (upper secondary), serving students from maternelle (age 2-3) through Terminale (age 18). As of 2021 it served approximately 1,100 students with 120 staff and teachers across 40 classes, with reported 100% success rates at the Brevet and Baccalauréat national examinations.

The institution's product surface is anchored on a continuous 16-year educational pathway, augmented by an Association Sportive (since 1969), ULIS inclusion services, and an International Opening Program comprising Erasmus+ exchanges (Finland, Spain), eTwinning, SONUM (MUN simulations), and a Dual Diploma partnership with US-based Academica that allows students to earn both the French Baccalauréat and an American High School Diploma. Technology infrastructure is limited to the third-party Ecole Directe platform for parent/student communication and online pre-registration; no proprietary software, apps, or APIs are offered. Governance is exercised through OGECEV (Organisme de Gestion des Etablissements Catholiques de l'Est Varois), a volunteer management body presided over by Michel BARBET-MASSIN, with educational leadership under Chef d'établissement coordonnateur Florent BOURGEOIS.

Revenue is generated through three streams: recurring tuition and registration fees (pricing not publicly disclosed; families receive a financial convention document at enrollment), tax-deductible donations through the Club des Amis (66% deduction in France) funding capital projects including the Saint-Honorat building renovation slated for October 2026, and ancillary merchandise sales via the online school boutique. Go-to-market is direct-to-consumer via online pre-registration and unit-secretariat enrollment, with no external distribution partners and no marketing beyond the institutional website and parent association channels. The customer base is regionally concentrated in the Saint-Raphaël/Fréjus catchment of the Var department in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, with no named enterprise customers and a long-tailed B2C structure.

Name

Institut Stanislas

Legal name

Institut Stanislas - Etablissement Catholique à Saint-Raphaël

Website

https://institut-stanislas.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

1895

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Private Catholic educational institution in Saint-Raphaël and Fréjus, France, operating four schools from maternelle through lycée under a contract with the French state, serving approximately 1,100 students with 120 staff under the motto 'Accueillir pour grandir'.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Saint-Raphaël

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Registration Fees: Private Catholic school with contrat d'association with the French state, collecting tuition fees from enrolled families. Fees vary by educational level (maternelle, primaire, collège, lycée). Financial convention documents are provided for parents.
2. Donations and Club des Amis: The Club des Amis (Friends Club) accepts donations with 66% tax deductibility in France. Donations fund renovation projects including the Saint-Honorat building expansion with new dining areas, dojo, and pedagogical spaces.
3. School Boutique: Online shop selling branded merchandise including sweatshirts, polo shirts, and tote bags with school branding.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Institut Stanislas is a private Catholic school network operating from maternelle through lycée across campuses in Saint-Raphaël and Fréjus, France. It delivers general education programs, a Dual Diploma pathway with Academica for international academic recognition, sport association activities, and international programs. The institution is operated under OGECEV and serves roughly 1,100 students with approximately 120 staff members.

Product overview

Institut Stanislas is a Catholic educational institution in Saint-Raphaël and Fréjus, France, operating as a unified multi-unit school system under the motto 'Accueillir pour grandir' (Welcome to Grow). The institution consists of four educational units: two primary schools (Ecole Stanislas in Saint-Raphaël and Ecole Saint François de Paule in Fréjus), Collège Stanislas (middle school), and Lycée Stanislas (high school). The schools operate under association contracts with the French state. The institution also offers a Dual Diploma program in partnership with Academica, providing students with both French Baccalauréat and American High School Diploma. Facilities include new buildings, cafeterias, gymnasiums, chapels, and various extracurricular activities including sports associations, orchestras, and international exchange programs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Ecole Stanislas Primary school (école maternelle and élémentaire) operated under the Institut Stanislas umbrella in Saint-Raphaël/Fréjus, providing Catholic primary education to young students.
• Ecole Saint François de Paule Additional primary school unit within the Institut Stanislas network, extending Catholic primary education provision across the institution's campuses.
• Collège Stanislas Middle school (collège) covering the four-year lower secondary cycle within the French educational system, operated as part of Institut Stanislas.
• Lycée Stanislas Upper secondary school (lycée) preparing students for the French baccalauréat, completing the K-12 pathway under Institut Stanislas.
• Dual Diploma Program with Academica

Quantifiable outcome

• 100% Brevet success rate (2019-2026), with 62.4% achieving 'Mention Très Bien' in 2023-2024 vs 26% nationally
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• AcademicacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Academica, a US-based education leader, enables the Dual Diploma program allowing students to simultaneously earn the French Baccalauréat and American High School Diploma through 100% online courses with American teachers over 2-4 years.
• ERASMUS+ ProgramcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEuropean mobility program enabling student exchanges with Finland and Andalousie (Spain), providing international experience and cultural immersion within the EU framework.
• Lebanese School PartnershipminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with a school in Lebanon focused on ecology and friendship themes, promoting eco-citizen values and international solidarity.
• eTwinningminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEuropean platform for collaborative online projects between schools in different countries, enabling cross-cultural learning and digital collaboration.
• Communauté Saint-MartincoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSince 1986, the Saint-Martin Community has provided catechesis services at the institute, with chaplain Don Jean-Marie LE GALL overseeing faith formation.
• Ecole DirectecoreTechnology or IntegrationParent portal and student information system used for grade tracking, class schedules, and parent-school communication.
• ONISEPminorOthersNational information service for orientation and careers, providing resources for student academic and career guidance.
• SGEC (Secrétariat Général de l'Enseignement Catholique)coreOthersGoverning body for Catholic education in France, providing institutional support and standards for private Catholic schools.
• DDEC de TouloncoreOthersDirection Diocésaine de l'Ecole Catholique du Var - the diocesan office overseeing Catholic schools in the Var region.
• OGECEV (Organisme de Gestion des Etablissements Catholiques de l'Est Varois)coreOthersNon-profit organization managing the property and staff administration of Catholic schools in eastern Var. Composed of volunteer members including President Michel BARBET-MASSIN, Secretary Christelle BOUBETA, and Administrators.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves13 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Regional players

• Notre-Dame de France: Catholic school network across France under the Enseignement Catholique network. Comparable as a faith-based K-12 institution, though operating in different regional markets than Institut Stanislas's Var footprint.

Direct peers

• École Jeannine Manuel: French Catholic school with a strong international program and bilingual curriculum, offering K-12 education in Paris and Lille. Comparable in combining rigorous Catholic education with international pathway programs (similar positioning to Institut Stanislas's Dual Diploma offering).
• Lycée Saint-Louis de Gonzague (Franklin): Jesuit Catholic K-12 school in Paris offering the French curriculum alongside international programs (IB, OIB). Comparable in combining Catholic identity with international academic programming and serving a similar parent demographic.
• Externat Saint-Joseph: Catholic K-12 institution in the Enseignement Catholique network with a strong academic reputation. Directly comparable as a private Catholic school under association contract with the French state, serving families across multiple educational levels.
• Cours Fénelon: Catholic K-12 school in Paris affiliated with the Enseignement Catholique network, offering the same French national curriculum plus international options. Directly comparable as a private Catholic school under contrat d'association serving middle-class families.
• École des Roches: Catholic boarding school in Normandy offering K-12 education with international orientation and strong academic outcomes. Comparable in combining Catholic identity, comprehensive K-12 pathway, and a values-based education positioning.
• Cours Stanislas: Historic Catholic school under the same 'Stanislas' brand identity, offering K-12 education in Paris with strong academic outcomes. Directly comparable in mission (Catholic, comprehensive K-12), governance (OGEC-style), and program structure to Institut Stanislas.
• Institution Sainte-Marie: Network of Catholic K-12 schools across France under contrat d'association. Comparable in being a multi-level Catholic institution serving families from primary through lycée, with similar governance via OGEC structures.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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