La Perverie Sacré-Cœur

What La Perverie Sacré-Cœur does

La Perverie Sacré-Cœur is a private Catholic educational institution located at 63 Rue de la Perverie, 44300 Nantes, France, operating under a contrat d'association with the French state. It is part of the Sophie Barat Éducation network, which includes over 200 schools in more than 40 countries, and is governed locally by an OGEC (Organisme de Gestion de l'Enseignement Catholique) with APEL parent representation. The school delivers a continuous educational pathway from maternelle (ages 3-5) through CPGE (post-bac preparatory classes) on a single Nantes campus that combines a 16th-century historic building with modern science labs, computer rooms, rehearsal spaces, boarding facilities, and sports infrastructure set in a wooded park. About 50 collaborators (academic and administrative) serve a multi-level student body distributed across approximately 21 école classes, 24 collège classes plus a ULIS unit for students with disabilities, 17 lycée classes (2nde, 1ère, Terminale), and a literary-track CPGE. Published tuition ranges from €679/year in primary to €2,094/year in CPGE, with optional boarding, meal, and specialty add-ons.

The institution monetizes through annual tuition subscriptions (contribution des familles), recurring meal subscriptions (€6.40-€7.70/day via caterer Scolarest), boarding fees (€2,907-€5,537.70/year), and supplementary fees for optional specialty programs (Maîtrise choir €335-385, classical dance €471-522, reinforced dance €255 supplement, Dual Diploma €1,325 for 3 years). Go-to-market is direct-to-consumer: families apply via the EcoleDirecte pre-inscription platform, attend open days in November and March, and complete an in-person interview with the head of establishment. Distribution relies on word-of-mouth, the broader Sophie Barat network, APEL community outreach, and the school's website with embedded video content.

Differentiated specialty tracks include La Maîtrise choir (CE1 to Terminale, 2nd prize at the 2022 European Choral Festival of Neerpelt), a classical dance school (CE1 to Terminale), a field hockey section (~40 students, with selections for French Championships), an Aéronautique section (since 2012, with flight simulators and EUROPILOTE instruction toward BIA and Private Pilot License), a bilingual German-English class, and a new US-French Dual Diploma path. Technology deployed is largely administrative: EcoleDirecte for enrollment and parent communication, Edumoov for digital report cards, Codapagos for driving-license prep, and classroom videoprojectors. Performance is consistently strong, with 100% pass rates reported at the 2025 baccalauréat and the 2026 DNB (including 93% and 92% mention rates respectively), 100% ECTS validation in CPGE, 96% Hypokhâgne-to-Khâgne progression, and 100% employee confidence with a 12-year average staff seniority.

Name

La Perverie Sacré-Cœur

Legal name

La Perverie

Website

https://la-perverie.fr

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

La Perverie Sacré-Cœur is a private Catholic K-20 school in Nantes, France, operating under contract with the French state within the Sophie Barat Éducation network, offering continuous education from maternelle through CPGE plus specialty tracks in choir, dance, hockey, and aeronautics.

Ownership category

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Product category

Private K-12 Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Fine Arts Schools (61161)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

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PRIMARYEDAJABAA

Nonsectarian Independent Day Schools

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

SECONDARYMPAGABAN

Theatre Education, Training & Conservatories

Media, Entertainment & Sports/Live Entertainment & Events (Concerts, Theater, Festivals)/Theater, Broadway & Performing Arts

Keywords

• Private K-12 education
• Catholic school education
• Preparatory classes CPGE
• Boarding school programs
• Arts and sports education

Headquarters

HQ city

Nantes

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Annual tuition and school fees: Families pay annual tuition (contribution des familles) plus a services fee. Fees vary by level: €579 primary, €1,132 college/lycée, €1,994 CPGE (preparatory classes), plus €100 services per level. Under contract with the French state, tuition remains below fully private rates.
2. Catering / meals: School meals provided in partnership with Scolarest. Lunch subscription rates of €6.40/day (primary) and €7.25/day (secondary) for subscribed students, with occasional rates at €6.85 and €7.70 respectively.
3. Boarding / internat: Boarding facilities for up to 50 lycée and CPGE students, with annual boarding fees of €2,907 (CPGE, excluding meals) and €5,537.70 (lycée, full board). Sunday evening surcharge applies.
4. Specialized arts and sports programs: Supplemental fees for optional programs: Maîtrise choir (€335–385/year depending on level), classical dance school (€471–522/year), reinforced dance track (€255 supplement). Hockey, theatre, aeronautics, and sports are included within tuition.
5. Dual Diploma program: 3-year US-French dual diploma program priced at €1,325 total for 3 years, providing both the French baccalauréat and the US High School Diploma.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

La Perverie Sacré-Cœur delivers continuous Catholic education from maternelle (age 3) through CPGE literary preparatory classes (age 20) on a single Nantes campus, under contract with the French state. Its core offerings are the four sequential academic levels (École Maternelle/Élémentaire, Collège, Lycée Général, Classes Préparatoires) augmented by specialized sections in choral music (Maîtrise), classical dance, field hockey, aeronautics with flight simulators, and a French-US Dual Diploma program. Families pay annual tuition plus optional fees for boarding, meals, and arts programs.

Product overview

La Perverie Sacré-Cœur is a comprehensive private Catholic educational institution offering a unified academic program from maternal school through post-baccalaureate preparatory classes (CPGE). The core offering consists of four sequential school levels (École, Collège, Lycée, Prépas) providing rigorous academic formation within the Sophie Barat Education network of over 200 schools across 40 countries. Specialized add-on programs enhance the core curriculum: Maîtrise (choral music from ages 7-18), Section Danse Classique (classical dance CE1-Terminale), Section Hockey sur Gazon (elite field hockey for middle school), Section Aéronautique (aviation program with flight simulators), and Dual Diploma (French Bac + US diploma). Additional offerings include sports via Association La Vaillante, boarding facilities, theater workshops, and the new Classe Défense program. The institution's educational philosophy emphasizes holistic development ('integral development of the person') combining academic excellence with artistic, athletic, and spiritual formation.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• La Maîtrise de la Perverie: A choir school for children and teenagers aged 7 to 18 (CE1 to Terminale) who wish to discover the art of singing alone and in chorus.
• Section Aéronautique
• Section Hockey sur gazon
• École de Danse
• Dual Diploma
• Classe Défense
• Classe bilangue allemand-anglais

Products and services

• École Maternelle et Élémentaire Comprehensive primary education from petite section (maternal) through CM2 (elementary), with 6 maternelle classes and 15 elementary classes. Includes specialized programs in music (Maîtrise), dance, English language learning, digital tools, and extracurricular activities.
• Collège Middle school education from 6ème to 3ème with 24 classes and one ULIS unit for students with disabilities. Offers bilingual German-English classes, arts and sports specializations (theater, hockey, aviation, Maîtrise), Latin and Greek ancient languages, and student support programs.
• Lycée Général High school (general track) with 7 specialty subjects including HGGSP, AMC, SES, Mathematics, HLP, SVT, and Physics-Chemistry. Offers options such as theater arts, aviation, Dual Diploma (French Bac + US High School Diploma), and international programs through Erasmus+.
• Classes Préparatoires aux Grandes Écoles (CPGE) Two-year preparatory classes (Hypokhâgne and Khâgne) for elite French grandes écoles. Features multidisciplinary curriculum including French, philosophy, history, geography, languages (English, German, Spanish, Italian, Chinese), with specializations in modern literature, English, history-geography, and philosophy. 100% ECTS validation and 96% promotion rate to Khâgne.
• Maîtrise (Choral Music Program) Choral music program accepting children and youth ages 7-18 (CE1 to Terminale). Includes discovery choirs, children's choir spanning 4 years from CM1 to 5ème, and professional training. Won 2nd prize at the European Choral Festival of Neerpelt in the 'Equal Voices Youth Choir' category.
• Section Danse Classique (Dance & Études) Classical dance program from CE1 through Terminale, offering progressive technique training, artistic development, and performance opportunities. Enhanced track available from CM1 with additional weekly instruction.
• Section Hockey sur Gazon Elite field hockey program for approximately 40 middle school students combining high-level sports training (3 sessions per week, 6 hours total) with academic studies. Unique program in Nantes, in partnership with Hockey Club de Nantes.
• Section Aéronautique Aviation program for students ages 12-17, offering 3-year progressive training including flight simulators, theoretical knowledge, and preparation for BIA (Brevet d'Initiation Aéronautique) and Private Pilot License (from age 15). In partnership with EUROPILOTE association.
• Dual Diploma Program 3-year program (Seconde to Terminale) allowing students to earn both the French Baccalauréat and the US High School Diploma. Costs €1,325, requires minimum B1 English level, and is delivered 100% online by American teachers.
• Association Sportive La Vaillante Sports association offering 8 disciplines including athletics, badminton, climbing, gymnastics, swimming, scuba diving, volleyball, and team sports. Students can compete via UGSEL federation.
• Internat (Boarding) Boarding facility accommodating up to 50 high school or CPGE students in individual or shared rooms. Features study rooms, common areas, and Sunday evening check-in option. Annual fees: €2,907 for CPGE, €5,537.70 for Lycée.
• Classe Défense Defense class program launching in 2026 for Seconde students, in partnership with Flottille 33F (French Navy) and the Rectorat. Includes military interventions, debate simulations, media literacy training, and visits to naval units.

Quantifiable outcome

• 100% pass rate at Baccalauréat and Diplôme National du Brevet
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Integration4 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

16 partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Flottille 33F (French Navy)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 3 June 2026La Perverie signed a convention for a 'Classe Défense' (Defence Class) in partnership with Flottille 33F, the sponsoring naval unit of the French Navy, and the Rectorat of the Nantes Academy. The program aims to educate students on national security, defence missions, and civic engagement. The ceremony on 3 June 2026 brought together students, teaching staff, naval representatives, and academic authorities.
• ICES (Institut Catholique d'Études Supérieures)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 12 January 2026Convention signed 12 January 2026 between ICES and La Perverie's CPGE, facilitating facilitated entry to L2, L3, and Master programs in double licences. Options include Histoire-Droit, Droit-Philosophie, Sciences Politiques-Philosophie, Sc.Politiques-Espagnol LLCER, Sc.Politiques-Anglais LLCER, Histoire-Sc.Politiques, and Lettres-Histoire.
• ScolarestminorOthersScolarest provides the school's canteen and catering services. The partnership focuses on reducing waste, providing a pleasant dining environment, and adapting services to student needs. A click-and-collect service is available for secondary students, and an outdoor dining area overlooking the park is under development.
• Rectorat de Nantes (Nantes Academy)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-signatory of the Classe Défense convention alongside Flottille 33F. The Rectorat oversees the academic aspects of the program and certifies the school's Defence Class within the national education framework.
• Hockey Club de NantesminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorThe Hockey Club de Nantes provides coaching and facilities for the school's hockey section, which integrates three training sessions per week into the school schedule. Sessions alternate between the school's gym and the Stade de la Colinière.
• EUROPILOTE associationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEUROPILOTE provides the aeronautical pedagogy for the school's Section Aéro, operational since 2012. The partnership enables the 3-year aeronautical program with flight simulators and instructor-led training. The association provides graduates access to BIA and Private Pilot licences.
• UGSEL (Union Générale Sportive de l'Enseignement Libre)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorUGSEL organizes sports competitions for Catholic private school students. La Perverie's association sportive 'La Vaillante' participates in UGSEL competitions, allowing students to represent the school against other institutions.
• Cercle d'échecs de Nantes (Nantes Chess Circle)minorOthersQualified chess coaches from the Cercle d'échecs de Nantes run weekly chess sessions for students from CP (age 7+) during the midday break. Sessions are organized within the school's périscolaire activities.
• Université de NantesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCPGE students can access double licences at the Université de Nantes depending on academic results. Convention provides pathway for Hypokhâgne and Khâgne students to integrate university programmes.
• ISIT (Institut Supérieur d'Interprétariat et de Traduction)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRenewed convention with ISIT (Paris) for linguist students in L2 or L3, providing pathways for students preparing for international management and intercultural communication careers.
• Rennes School of BusinessminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerConvention signed for La Perverie's CPGE students to access the Master's program in 'Géopolitique et affaires internationales,' preparing students as managers capable of addressing contemporary geopolitical challenges. Exchanges and oral exam preparation are included.
• Collège des Bernardins (Paris)minorOthersHost of the annual Concours Général de Théologie, which La Perverie's CPGE students participate in. The competition invites students to deepen their knowledge of the Gospel through reading, study, reflection, and presentation.
• Lycée Clemenceau (Nantes)minorOthersConvention with Lycée Clemenceau allows La Perverie CPGE students to take Chinese language courses as an LVB option, since La Perverie does not offer Chinese independently. This is a rare offering in literary preparatory classes.
• Institut du Sacré-Cœur — Trinité des Monts (Rome, Italy)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnual exchange program for Italian-studying students in 4ème. French students spend a week in Rome attending classes and living with host families, then host their Italian correspondents in Nantes. Part of Erasmus+ and the broader Sacred Heart network.
• Comenius-Gymnasium (Düsseldorf, Germany)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnual exchange for German-studying students in 3ème between La Perverie and Comenius-Gymnasium. Students share classroom time, explore Düsseldorf, Bonn, and Cologne, and engage in cross-cultural activities. Part of Erasmus+ program.
• Sophie Barat Education / Tutelle du Sacré-CœurcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLa Perverie is part of the global Sophie Barat Education foundation (tutelle), which oversees 200+ Sacred Heart schools in 40+ countries. The tutelle sets the educational project, provides spiritual guidance rooted in Madeleine Sophie Barat's tradition, and supports the school's identity and pedagogical alignment. This is the foundational strategic partnership for the institution.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Cours Fauriel: Private Catholic school in Saint-Étienne providing full K-12 + prépa formation under diocesan tutelle, with strong academic outcomes comparable to La Perverie's 100% pass rates. Comparable as a regional Catholic établissement privé sous contrat with comprehensive offerings.
• Groupe scolaire École des Roches: Historic French private boarding school in Normandy offering maternelle through classes préparatoires with strong specialty programs and boarding capacity (up to 1,000+ students). Comparable as a private Catholic-affiliated establishment with boarding and full educational continuum.
• Lycée Notre-Dame de Sion: Private Catholic school network in France offering maternelle through CPGE in select sites, with international programs and a values-driven educational project. Comparable in faith-based positioning and full educational continuum.
• Institution Sainte-Marie d'Antony: Private Catholic school in Antony (Île-de-France) covering maternelle through classes préparatoires, with strong academic outcomes and specialty programs. Directly comparable as a multi-level Catholic establishment under tutelle with full K-12 + prépa offering.
• Lycée Sainte-Geneviève: Paris-based Catholic private school offering a complete K-12 + CPGE pathway (Ginette), with elite CPGE results and a strong specialty-program tradition. Comparable to La Perverie as a private Catholic establishment offering the full educational continuum plus literary CPGE feeding grandes écoles.
• Externat Notre-Dame: Network of Catholic private schools across France (Grenoble, Saint-Étienne, etc.) offering maternelle through classes préparatoires with academic specializations and pastoral formation. Comparable as multi-level Catholic school with CPGE offering.

Broad incumbents

• Lycée Stanislas: Large prestigious Catholic private school in Paris offering full K-12 + CPGE with exceptional academic outcomes and large specialty-program portfolio. Comparable as a benchmark for what a Catholic K-12 + CPGE institution at scale can achieve in terms of selectivity and outcomes.

Regional players

• Ensemble scolaire Saint-Stanislas (Nantes): Catholic private school in Nantes (Jesuit tradition) offering full K-12 formation under contrat d'association with the French state. Direct geographic competitor serving the same Nantes families as La Perverie.
• Lycée Saint-Joseph (Nantes): Local Nantes Catholic private school operating under similar contrat d'association with the French state, serving families in the same geographic market. Directly comparable competitor for Nantes-based families evaluating private Catholic K-12 options.

Others

• Sophie Barat Education (Reseau): Parent tutelle and global network of Sacred Heart schools (200+ schools in 40+ countries). While not a competitive peer, it is the strategic governing body that shapes La Perverie's educational project, exchanges, and brand identity.

Market position

Strengths1 record

Weaknesses1 record

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@maitrisedelaperverie/videos
• Facebookfacebook.com/100035141504961
• Instagraminstagram.com/danseetudesperverie
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/la-perverie-sacr%C3%A9-c%C5%93ur

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