Institution La Croix Blanche

What Institution La Croix Blanche does

Institution La Croix Blanche is a private Catholic K-12 school operating under French association law (Association Institution de la Croix Blanche, SIRET 78352770800011) from two campuses in Bondues, Nord, France. Founded in 1927 under the spiritual tutelage of the Religieuses du Sacré-Cœur de Jésus and affiliated with the Réseau Sophie Barat Éducation, the institution delivers continuous education across four levels — Maternelle, Primaire, Collège, and Lycée — serving 2,208 students across 74 classes with 116 teachers. Its educational model emphasizes integral human development (intellectual, spiritual, social, and human dimensions) and incorporates differentiated programs including Eco-Ecole certification, Cambridge/DELE/Deutsches Sprachdiplom language certifications, Brevet d'Initiation Aéronautique (aviation), Dual Diploma (French Baccalauréat + American High School Diploma), a Mini School English immersion program, theatre electives, and pastoral activities.

Revenue is generated primarily through annual tuition subscriptions per family, supplemented by a one-time €110 registration fee (€100 deducted from first invoice plus €10 administrative cost) and ancillary fees for add-on programs. Pricing varies by educational level and is communicated via downloadable tariff documents and an online contribution simulator. Enrollment is conducted directly through the third-party Ecole Directe digital platform, with prospective families acquired through the school's website, annual portes ouvertes events (the next scheduled for September 19, 2026), Instagram/Facebook/LinkedIn presence, and word-of-mouth through the APEL parent association. Operational support comes from an ecosystem of partners including Aérodrome de Bondues (aviation), Le Zeppelin theatre, Erine VR (beekeeping/environment), Elior (catering), Linguistic Loustic (language), and Ville de Bondues (municipality).

The institution is governed as a non-profit association under the OGEC (Organisme de Gestion de l'Enseignement Catholique) framework with no external equity, no venture funding, and no subsidiaries. Leadership is structured around two Chef d'établissement roles — Patrice Bouts coordinating the École (Maternelle/Primaire) and Gaëtan Candelle heading the Collège/Lycée — supported by a Responsable Orientation, Adjointe à la Pastorale, two prêtres référents, and an APEL board. The school has no proprietary technology products, no mobile app, no API offering, and no AI capabilities; it relies on conventional third-party school administration tools and traditional pedagogical delivery.

Name

Institution La Croix Blanche

Legal name

Association Institution de la Croix Blanche

Website

https://lacroixblanche.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1927

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Private Catholic K-12 school in Bondues, France, founded 1927, serving 2,208 students across Maternelle through Lycée under the Réseau Sophie Barat Éducation, with 116 teachers and annual tuition as the primary revenue stream.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private K-12 Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (61111), Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYEDAJABAA

Nonsectarian Independent Day Schools

Education/K–12 / Primary & Secondary Education/Private & Independent K–12 Schools

Keywords

• Private Catholic education
• K-12 schooling
• Preschool education
• Secondary education
• Language certifications

Headquarters

HQ city

Bondues

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

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: Annual tuition fees for private Catholic education covering Maternelle, Primaire, Collège, and Lycée. Fees vary by level and are paid by families. Contribution simulator available on website for financial planning.
2. Registration Fees: One-time registration fee of 110€ (100€ deducted from first tuition invoice + 10€ administrative fee) collected during enrollment interview. Non-refundable in case of withdrawal.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Institution La Croix Blanche provides a full private Catholic education continuum from maternelle (ages 3-6) through lycée (ages 15-18), with 2,208 students across 74 classes and 116 teachers. Core instruction is delivered on two Bondues campuses and is complemented by language certifications (Cambridge, DELE, Deutsches Sprachdiplom), the Brevet d'Initiation Aéronautique, Eco-Ecole environmental programming, the Dual Diploma (Baccalauréat plus American High School Diploma), and a pastoral program run under the Religieuses du Sacré-Cœur de Jésus. Revenue is generated primarily through annual tuition and a one-time registration fee of €110.

Product overview

Institution La Croix Blanche is a private Catholic school offering comprehensive education from preschool through high school (maternelle, primaire, collège, lycée), with a unified educational project centered on integral human development. The institution operates as a single integrated educational institution with distinct levels, supported by specialized programs including the Mini School English immersion program, theatre elective, aviation certification (BIA), Eco-Ecole environmental program, and Dual Diploma option. Core educational services are complemented by pastoral programs, Cambridge language certifications, orientation services (BDI), and extensive extra-curricular activities. The school uses Ecole Directe for administrative management and App'Table for canteen services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• École (Maternelle et Primaire) Private Catholic education from maternelle (preschool, ages 3-6) through primaire (elementary, ages 6-11), including Eco-Ecole certification, Cambridge English testing, and pastoral activities.
• Collège Lower secondary education (6ème to 3ème, ages 11-15) including Brevet d'Initiation Aéronautique, theatre option, cinema education, and environmental studies.
• Lycée Upper secondary education (Seconde to Terminale, ages 15-18) offering general Baccalauréat preparation with specialty subjects including History-Geography, Mathematics, SVT, Physics-Chemistry, and Languages, plus preparation for the Grand Oral examination.
• Mini School (White Cross School Club) English immersion program for children ages 3-10, held Wednesday mornings for 1h30, using innovative pedagogy with games, crafts, cooking, and skits conducted entirely in English.
• Classe à Option Théâtre Theatre elective for 2nde students preparing for the Baccalauréat Grand Oral, including workshops in acting, dramatic writing, and spectator appreciation, plus radio recording projects with Le Zeppelin theatre.
• Eco-Ecole Program Environmental certification program covering biodiversity theme with activities including beekeeping, environmental workshops, nature excursions, and student eco-delegate elections across all school levels.
• Brevet d'Initiation Aéronautique (BIA) Aviation awareness certification program for 4ème students, offered in partnership with Bondues aerodrome, including theoretical courses, flight initiation with instructors, and on-site flight simulator training.
• Dual Diploma Program Three-year program (Seconde to Terminale) enabling students to obtain both the French Baccalauréat and the American High School Diploma, with 2-5 hours weekly of flexible English learning, including access to industry leader conferences.
• Cambridge Language Certifications International English language certification program including Cambridge Young Learner English tests (A1 for CM2), PET (Seconde), First Certificate (Première/Terminale over 2 years), and Advanced (Terminale).
• Association Sportive Extra-curricular sports association offering badminton, table tennis, basketball, fitness, and handball practice for collège and lycée students beyond regular PE classes.

Quantifiable outcome

• 100% Baccalauréat success rate in 2023
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Partnerships

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

• Erine VRminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 3 June 2023Partnership with Erine VR for a beekeeping school (Rucher Ecole) program. Uses virtual reality to sensitize students to environmental issues and species around us. The program includes 30 students who play the JE(u) SAUVE MA RUCHE game and commit to creating virtuous videos.
• Réseau Sophie Barat ÉducationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe institution is part of the Sophie Barat Education network, which includes establishments committed to implementing a common educational project founded on the integral development of the person. This network guides the major orientations of establishments and structures pedagogical projects.
• Aérodrome de BonduesmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with the local aerodrome allowing students in 4ème to prepare for the Brevet d'Initiation Aéronautique (BIA) exam. Students receive theoretical courses and can initiate to flight with pilot instructors from Bondues aerodrome. A flight simulator was installed at the institution since 2021.
• Le Zeppelin (St André Theatre)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Le Zeppelin theatre for radio writing and reading workshops. The program involves 6-15 students each year who receive a soundtrack/musical landscape and produce collective writing, then record texts with professional montage.
• ClinitexminorOthersPartner company visible in logo section of website, nature of partnership not specified.
• GRDFminorOthersPartner company visible in logo section of website, nature of partnership not specified.
• EliorminorOthersCatering services provider for school cafeteria. Elior provides the breakfast offering at the lycée and manages restaurant services.
• Ville de BonduesminorOthersMunicipality partnership supporting school activities, environmental initiatives, and community engagement. The aerodrome is located in Bondues.
• APEL (Association des Parents d'Élèves)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerParents association representing families, organizing events, supporting pastoral activities, eco-transition initiatives, and contributing to school life. Multiple commissions for different activities.
• Ecole DirectecoreTechnology or IntegrationDigital platform used for enrollment procedures, document management, and parent communication. Primary digital channel for student enrollment and administrative processes.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• École Sainte-Croix de Neuilly: A prestigious private Catholic school in Neuilly-sur-Seine offering K-12 education (maternelle through lycée) under a similar integral education philosophy. It is directly comparable as another high-performing private Catholic K-12 institution competing for similar family demographics in France.
• École Alsacienne: Highly selective private K-12 school in Paris with strong Baccalauréat results and reputation. Comparable as a leading private school serving families seeking premium K-12 education in France, though secular rather than Catholic.
• Établissement Sainte-Marie (various locations): Private Catholic K-12 schools across multiple French cities offering maternelle through lycée programs under similar Catholic educational values. Comparable as direct competitors for families seeking faith-based K-12 education.
• Lycée du Sacré-Cœur (Réseau Sophie Barat network peers): Other Sacred Heart / Réseau Sophie Barat schools across France operate under the same educational project and network affiliation as La Croix Blanche. They are the most directly comparable peers given identical pedagogical framework and Catholic identity.
• Lycée Saint-Joseph (various locations): Private Catholic K-12 institutions across France (e.g., Lyon, Avignon) offering integrated maternelle-to-lycée education under Catholic values. Comparable as competing private Catholic schools with similar full-pipeline educational offerings.
• Institution Notre-Dame (Réseau des établissements Notre-Dame): A network of private Catholic schools in France offering K-12 education with religious educational projects. Comparable as a competing private Catholic school network operating similar full-pipeline education models.

Others

• OGEC (Organisme de Gestion de l'Enseignement Catholique): The governing body for Catholic education in France, including managing La Croix Blanche itself. Relevant as an enabling/ecosystem organization that sets standards, negotiates teacher contracts, and supports Catholic schools nationally.

Broad incumbents

• Lycée Saint-Louis (Paris): Prestigious post-secondary preparatory school in Paris, but with broader public-sector-style recognition. Comparable as a high-outcome institution preparing students for competitive higher education, though focused on classes préparatoires rather than the full K-12 journey.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/61551367295015
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/school/institution-la-croix-blanche
• Instagraminstagram.com/i_croixblanche

Compliance8 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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