Istituto San Vincenzo

What Istituto San Vincenzo does

Istituto San Vincenzo de' Paoli is a Catholic paritary (state-recognized private) school operating from a single historic 1796 palazzo at Via Raimondo Franchetti 4 in Reggio Emilia, Italy. Governed by the non-profit Fondazione Beato Carlo Acutis and rooted in the educational mission of the Sisters of Charity of Saint Giovanna Antida (present in Reggio Emilia since 1840, with the school formally founded in 1864), the institute offers a continuous educational pathway across four levels: Nido d'Infanzia (18–36 months), Scuola dell'Infanzia with traditional and bilingual sections, Scuola Primaria with an enhanced English / CLIL track, and Scuola Secondaria di I° Grado.

The school's product surface centers on bilingual early-childhood education, CLIL methodology delivered by native English speakers, and a recent strategic emphasis on English-language differentiation (Enhanced English primary class launched September 2023; EDGE project funded by POC/Agenda Nord in 2025; CLIL introduced in 2021). Supplementary offerings include theatre productions, a photography course tied to the Fotografia Europea circuit, music, sports, optional extracurriculars (dance, basketball, sewing, carpentry, coding), and daily canteen service. Core technology is standard educational: classroom labs for Science, Art, Music, and Computer Science, with no proprietary AI/ML systems or platform technology disclosed.

Revenue is generated through tuition and ancillary fees (canteen, before/ and after-school care from 7:30 to 17:00–18:00, optional courses) charged to families enrolling across the four grade levels; specific pricing is not publicly disclosed. The institute markets through Open Day events, an active social-media presence (Facebook, Instagram, Telegram), a recurring newsletter ("San Vincenzo News"), parent formation programs, and community/cultural events. Operations are concentrated in a single campus serving families in Reggio Emilia and surrounding Emilia-Romagna, with no satellite campuses or geographic expansion indicated. Leadership comprises Dirigente Scolastico Stefano Mascetti, Gestore Mario Monti Guarnieri, and Amministratore Francesco Contuzzi, alongside departmental coordinators for early-childhood and primary education.

Name

Istituto San Vincenzo

Legal name

Fondazione Beato Carlo Acutis

Website

https://istitutosanvincenzo.re.it

Company type

Private

Founded year

1864

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Istituto San Vincenzo de' Paoli is a Catholic paritary school in Reggio Emilia, Italy, offering continuous education from nursery (18 months) through lower secondary school, with bilingual/CLIL English tracks, governed by Fondazione Beato Carlo Acutis.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private Paritary K-8 Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Nonsectarian Independent Day Schools (EDAJABAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Preschool Programs within Private K–12 Schools (EDACABAM), Alternative/Pedagogical Model Private Schools (Project-Based, Democratic, etc.) (EDAJABAJ)

Keywords

• Paritary school education
• Bilingual kindergarten programs
• Early childhood education
• Catholic primary schooling
• Lower secondary education

Headquarters

HQ city

Reggio Emilia, Re

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Tuition and School Fees: The institute operates as a private paritary school generating revenue through tuition fees charged to families for educational services including nursery, kindergarten, primary, and secondary education. Additional revenue includes optional services such as after-school programs, canteen, and optional courses.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Istituto San Vincenzo de' Paoli is a private paritary Catholic school operating a continuous educational pathway from Nido d'Infanzia (18–36 months) through Scuola Secondaria di I° Grado (lower secondary, ~14 years). Core offerings include nursery, kindergarten (traditional and bilingual sections), primary school with enhanced English/CLIL, and lower secondary school, delivered with Catholic formation and supported by optional after-school care, canteen, and extracurricular courses.

Product overview

Istituto San Vincenzo de' Paoli is a paritary school operated by Fondazione Beato Carlo Acutis, offering a unified educational pathway from early childhood through lower secondary education. The institution provides four core educational levels: Nido d'Infanzia (nursery for ages 18-36 months), Scuola dell'Infanzia (kindergarten with traditional and bilingual sections), Scuola Primaria (primary school with enhanced English program), and Scuola Secondaria di I° Grado (lower secondary). The school distinguishes itself through language immersion programs including a bilingual kindergarten section, enhanced English primary classes with CLIL methodology, and specialized projects like EDGE. Beyond core academics, it offers supplementary services including theatre, photography, music, sports, and social initiatives, all operating within a five-day school week structure.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Quantifiable outcome

• Progressive mastery of English as a second language from nursery through middle school
• +1 more outcomes

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

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Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Fondazione Beato Carlo AcutiscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe institute is operated by Fondazione Beato Carlo Acutis (Tax ID: 02906300351), which provides the institutional governance and connects the school with other educational institutions in the network. The foundation coordinates educational initiatives across member schools.
• Suore della Carità di Santa Giovanna AntidacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Sisters of Charity of Saint Giovanna Antida arrived in Reggio Emilia in 1840 and founded the school in 1864. They continue to provide the Catholic educational mission and charism of charity that underpins the school's identity.
• RetediScuole per Crescere (scuolepercrescere.it)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerA Common Educational Project that enhances the specificity of each school while placing the needs of students and families at the center. Part of the Fondazione Beato Carlo Acutis network.
• Ministero dell'Istruzione e del Merito (POC - Per la Scuola)minorOthersThe institute participates in POC (Piano Operativo Complementare) programs including the EDGE project (English Dialogue to Grow Excellence) under Agenda Nord, providing additional English language development opportunities for advanced students.
• PNRR (Piano Nazionale di Ripresa e Resilienza)minorOthersThe institute participates in PNRR initiatives related to reducing learning gaps and combating school dropout, including selection of tutor experts.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Scuola del Sacro Cuore (Sacred Heart schools network): Network of Sacred Heart Catholic K-12 schools across Italian cities. Comparable as a religious-affiliated private K-12 institution with continuous nursery-through-secondary pathway and emphasis on values-based education.
• Marymount International School Rome: Catholic international day and boarding school in Rome serving K-12 with English-language curriculum. Comparable as a faith-based private K-12 school combining Catholic mission with English immersion.
• International School of Bologna: Bilingual international school in Emilia-Romagna serving nursery through secondary. Comparable as a regional private school within the same broader geography offering English-language immersion programs.
• H-FARM International School: Bilingual K-12 international school in northern Italy with strong emphasis on language immersion and innovative pedagogy. Comparable as a small, premium-priced private school differentiating on bilingual curriculum and English-native instruction.
• Istituto Marcelline: Network of Catholic K-12 schools operated by the Marcelline sisters across northern Italy. Comparable as a religious-order-operated private K-12 school with similar values-based identity and continuous curriculum.
• Fondazione Beato Carlo Acutis network schools (Scuole per Crescere): Network of Catholic schools under the same operating foundation as Istituto San Vincenzo. Directly comparable as sister institutions sharing governance, mission, and the Common Educational Project framework.
• St. Stephen's School Rome: Private international school in Rome offering American curriculum from nursery through high school. Comparable as a premium private K-12 school in Italy with strong English-language program and selective enrollment.
• Istituto Massimiliano Massimo (Massimo Institute): Jesuit K-12 school in Rome operated by a religious order with strong values-based identity. Directly comparable as a Catholic private K-12 institution in Italy with continuous nursery-through-secondary pathway and emphasis on character formation.

Broad incumbents

• Salesiani network schools (Scuole Salesiane): Large nationwide network of Catholic K-12 schools operated by the Salesian order. Comparable as a faith-based private K-12 network in Italy with similar charism-driven identity but materially broader scale and geographic reach.

Regional players

• Liceo Parini / Collegio San Carlo (Milan Catholic private schools): Established Catholic private K-12 institutions in Milan with values-based identity and continuous curriculum. Comparable as Catholic private K-12 schools serving urban Italian families, though operating in a different regional market.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/istitutosanvincenzodepaoliofficial
• Instagraminstagram.com/sanvincenzore
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/istituto-san-vincenzo

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Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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