Istituto Leone Dehon

What Istituto Leone Dehon does

Istituto Leone Dehon is an Italian paritarian (state-recognized private-equivalent) secondary school headquartered at Via Appiani 1 in Monza, operating under Atena Impresa Sociale S.r.l. (VAT 09155860969). It delivers four secondary-education programs — Liceo Classico, Liceo delle Scienze Umane, Istituto Professionale Servizi per la Sanità e l'Assistenza Sociale, and Liceo Internazionale Quadriennale — serving students transitioning from middle school (typically ages 13–14) and their families across the Monza-Brianza and broader Lombardy catchment area. Teaching is delivered in person at the Monza campus, with enrollment handled through an online registration portal and recruitment driven by Open Days, orientation evenings, and individual interviews.

The institution's product portfolio extends beyond secondary education into language instruction and certification. It operates SLIM - Scuola di Lingua Italiana Monza, a wholly-owned subsidiary offering Italian-language courses for foreigners at three locations (Monza, Gerenzano, Milan). The school also functions as an authorized DELE examination center (Istituto Cervantes, all CEFR levels A1–C2) and as a CELI and DILS-PG examination center (Università per Stranieri di Perugia), generating transaction-fee revenue from language certifications ranging €80–€350 per candidate. Cambridge ESOL preparation courses and an Ancient Greek introductory mini-course for prospective students round out the offer.

The revenue model combines recurring tuition and course fees with transactional certification fees and supplementary public grants from MIUR, Regione Lombardia, and municipal authorities. Public contributions totaling over €609,000 across A.S. 2018-2023 have supplemented operating income, particularly during COVID-19. Technology is limited to a learning management system and online registration portal; no AI, app, or public API offerings were disclosed. The institution is led by Dirigente Scolastico Sara De Sanctis and operates with a workforce of 29 employees.

Name

Istituto Leone Dehon

Legal name

Atena Impresa Sociale S.r.l.

Website

https://istitutoleonedehon.it

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Istituto Leone Dehon is a paritarian secondary school in Monza, Italy, offering four secondary-education programs and operating a subsidiary language school (SLIM) plus DELE, CELI, and DILS-PG certification centers serving students, families, and immigrant learners across Lombardy.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Paritary Secondary Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Language Schools (611630), Exam Preparation and Tutoring (611691)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Language Immersion & Bilingual Private Schools (EDAJABAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

General Language Schools & Institutes (EDAMAFAA), Language Proficiency Exam Prep (CEFR, TOEFL, IELTS, Duolingo English Test, PTE) (EDANACAD), Teacher Training & Professional Development for Adult ESL (TESOL/TEFL/CELTA for Adult Ed) (EDAAACAM)

Keywords

• Paritary secondary education
• Classical lyceum instruction
• Italian language courses
• Language certification exams
• International high school programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Monza

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Tuition and educational fees: The school generates revenue primarily through tuition fees charged to students for attending its educational programs, including Liceo Classico, Liceo delle Scienze Umane, Istituto Professionale Servizi per la Sanità e l'Assistenza Sociale, and Liceo Internazionale Quadriennale.
2. DELE examination fees: The school serves as an authorized DELE (Spanish language certification) examination center, collecting fees from candidates ranging from €80 to €175 depending on level.
3. SLIM Italian language courses: The associated SLIM language school generates revenue through Italian language courses for foreigners, including standard courses, permit of stay courses, women's courses, and intensive programs.
4. Language certification examination fees: Revenue from CELI (Italian language) and DILS-PG (teaching certification) examination fees collected at examination centers.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Istituto Leone Dehon is a Christian-inspired paritarian secondary school in Monza, Italy, offering four main upper-secondary curricula: Liceo Classico, Liceo delle Scienze Umane, Istituto Professionale Servizi per la Sanità e l'Assistenza Sociale, and Liceo Internazionale Quadriennale. It also runs the SLIM Italian language school for foreigners and serves as an authorized examination center for DELE (Spanish), CELI (Italian), and DILS-PG (teaching) certifications, administered at the school site and through campus partners.

Product overview

Istituto Leone Dehon is a private paritary school (scuola paritaria) in Monza, Italy, managed by Atena Impresa Sociale Srl. The institution offers a portfolio of four main educational programs: Liceo Classico (Classical Lyceum), Liceo delle Scienze Umane (Human Sciences Lyceum), Istituto Professionale Servizi per la Sanità e l'Assistenza Sociale (Professional Institute for Health and Social Services), and Liceo Internazionale Quadriennale (Four-Year International Lyceum). Additionally, it operates SLIM - Scuola di Lingua Italiana Monza, a subsidiary brand offering Italian language courses for foreigners with campuses in Monza, Gerenzano, and Milan. The institution serves as an authorized examination center for DELE (Spanish), CELI, and DILS-PG (Italian language teaching) certifications. The school integrates Erasmus+ programs, school-to-work alternating programs, and offers Cambridge ESOL English certification preparation alongside specialized Greek language courses for prospective students.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Liceo Classico Five-year classical studies upper-secondary program placing man and his history at the center of the educational journey; designed for students seeking rigorous humanities and classical-language preparation for university.
• Liceo delle Scienze Umane Five-year human sciences upper-secondary program guiding students in self-discovery and engagement with local realities, producing graduates prepared for socio-assistance, educational, or communications careers.
• Istituto Professionale Servizi per la Sanità e l'Assistenza Sociale (IPSSS) Five-year vocational upper-secondary program with qualifying diploma at graduation, designed as a bridge to the working world with emphasis on laboratory work in health and social care services.
• Liceo Internazionale Quadriennale delle Scienze Umane Four-year international human sciences upper-secondary program with innovative teaching methods, international experiences, and linguistic and digital deepening for students pursuing accelerated secondary completion.
• SLIM - Scuola di Lingua Italiana Monza Italian language and culture school for foreigners operating in Monza, Gerenzano (VA), and Milan; offers standard Italian courses, permit-of-stay courses, women's courses, and intensive programs leading to CELI and CIC certifications.
• DELE Certifications (Spanish) Official Spanish language certification exams (Diplomas de Español como Lengua Extranjera) at all CEFR levels A1 through C2, administered on behalf of the Spanish Ministry of Education through Instituto Cervantes.
• CELI Certifications (Italian) Italian language certification exams (Certificati di Conoscenza della Lingua Italiana) issued by the University for Foreigners of Perugia, internationally recognized at all CEFR levels for adult immigrants, adolescents, and general candidates.
• DILS-PG Certifications Glottodidactic certification for teachers of Italian as a foreign language, issued by the University of Perugia in Level I and Level II tiers.
• Cambridge ESOL Certification Preparation Afternoon English language certification preparation courses taught by native-speaker teachers, building reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills toward Cambridge ESOL qualifications recognized by employers and universities worldwide.
• Corso di Introduzione alla Lingua Greca Mini-course in Ancient Greek for middle-school students, consisting of 5 sessions of 1.5 hours each, taught by expert Dehon teachers; free for enrolled Liceo Classico students and €25 for external participants.

Quantifiable outcome

• Students receive official diplomas recognized for university admission and professional qualifications

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Istituto CervantescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIstituto Leone Dehon is an authorized examination center for DELE (Diplomas of Spanish as a Foreign Language) certifications, the only official Spanish language qualifications issued by the Spanish Ministry of Education. The school administers exams at all levels from A1 to C2.
• Cambridge ESOLminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe school offers Cambridge ESOL English language certification preparation courses, with native-speaker teachers providing training in reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills.
• Università per Stranieri di PerugiacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSLIM (associated Italian language school) is an authorized examination center for CELI (Certificates of Knowledge of Italian) and DILS-PG (teacher certification) issued by the University of Foreigners of Perugia. Certifications are internationally recognized for all levels A1-C2.
• Local businesses and cultural institutionsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSchool-work alternation (Alternanza Scuola-Lavoro) partnerships with local companies, studios, museums, and universities for student internship and practical experience programs.
• Erasmus+minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe school participates in Erasmus+ programs providing international exchange and mobility opportunities for students and teachers.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• International House: Global network of language schools offering English and other language instruction across dozens of countries. Overlaps with the school's language-teaching and certification activities but at vastly greater scale and geographic breadth.
• British Council: UK-affiliated international organization providing English language teaching and certification globally. Comparable in language education and certification offerings (e.g., Cambridge-aligned exams) at significantly greater scale.

Direct peers

• Linguaviva: Italian language school in Florence offering courses for foreigners including CELI-aligned preparation. Shares SLIM's Italian-for-foreigners model with emphasis on certified proficiency outcomes.
• Scuola Leonardo da Vinci: Network of Italian language schools for foreigners with locations in Florence, Rome, Milan, and Siena offering CEFR-aligned curricula and exam preparation. Directly comparable to SLIM's Italian-for-foreigners model and shares geographic overlap in Milan.
• Italiaidea: Italian language and culture school in Rome and across Italy targeting foreign learners with CELI-aligned programs. Comparable to SLIM in serving international students seeking certified Italian proficiency.
• Eurocentres: Established global language school network with an Italian location in Florence serving international learners with CEFR-aligned curricula. Comparable to SLIM as a for-foreigners language school with certification pathways.
• Torre di Babele: Rome-based Italian language school for foreigners delivering intensive, standard, and CELI/DILS-PG exam preparation. Directly comparable to SLIM's foreign-learner Italian courses and CELI/DILS-PG certification portfolio.
• Dilit International House: Rome-based Italian language school for foreigners offering CELI preparation and CEFR-aligned courses. Closely comparable to SLIM in customer segment (foreign learners), certification focus, and Italian language teaching model.

Others

• Istituto Cervantes: Spanish government-affiliated institution promoting Spanish language and culture worldwide, which issues DELE certifications administered at the school's exam center. Acts as a credentialing partner and ecosystem enabler for the school's Spanish certification line.
• Università per Stranieri di Perugia: Italian university specializing in Italian language and culture for foreigners that issues CELI and DILS-PG certifications administered at the school's exam centers. Functions as a credentialing authority and ecosystem partner rather than direct competitor.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

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