Saint Joseph du Loquidy

What Saint Joseph du Loquidy does

Saint-Joseph du Loquidy – La Salle is a private Catholic educational institution located in Nantes, France, founded in 1925 and celebrating its centenary in 2025-2026. It operates as a non-profit under the Association Familiale de Gestion du Loquidy (AFG) and is affiliated with the Lasallian educational network (Frères des Écoles Chrétiennes). The institution delivers a continuous academic pathway across three levels: Collège (middle school, ages 11-15), Lycée (high school, ages 15-18), and Prépa CPGE (post-baccalaureate preparatory classes for French grandes écoles). Cohort sizes for the 2025-2026 academic year are 264 students in 3e, 375 in Seconde, and 334 in Terminale, with a Prépa CPGE program established in 1994 that has produced consistent grandes écoles outcomes over 30 years.

The school's core products are its three educational programs covering the standard French secondary and post-secondary pathway. The Prépa CPGE is a two-year intensive course preparing students for entrance exams to elite French business schools; it ranked 46th nationally in L'Étudiant's 2024 classification with a 68% grandes écoles integration rate from the ECG track. Academic outcomes are consistently strong: 100% Baccalauréat pass rate (334/334) and 100% Diplôme National du Brevet (DNB) pass rate (264/264) for the Class of 2026, with mention rates of 94.6% and 98.9% respectively. The technology stack is described as standard educational tools with digital classroom support; no proprietary technology platform is evidenced. The school complements academics with competitive sports sections (rugby, gymnastics, fencing) that have produced national championships, and a Mini-Enterprise entrepreneurship program recognized with national gold medals.

Revenue is generated through annual tuition contributions paid by families, administered by the AFG under a subscription/recurring model with specific fee tiers not publicly disclosed on the main website. Distribution is direct via on-campus enrollment and open-house events (Portes Ouvertes), and the go-to-market motion is community-led, leveraging the Lasallian network's reputation, alumni referrals, and feeder-school relationships across the Nantes metropolitan area. The school has no external institutional investors, no funding rounds, no M&A activity, and operates as a registered French non-profit (association loi 1901) under the AFG.

Name

Saint Joseph du Loquidy

Legal name

ASSOCIATION FAMILIALE DE GESTION DU LOQUIDY (AFG) – Saint-Joseph du Loquidy – La Salle

Website

https://loquidy.net

Company type

Private

Founded year

1925

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Saint-Joseph du Loquidy – La Salle is a private Catholic Lasallian school in Nantes, France, founded in 1925. It offers integrated Collège, Lycée, and Prépa CPGE programs serving roughly 1,000 students across secondary and post-secondary levels.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private Catholic Secondary Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYEDAJACAB

Independent Charter Schools (Single-Site)

Education/K–12 / Primary & Secondary Education/Charter K–12 Schools

Keywords

• Catholic secondary education
• Private school education
• Preparatory classes CPGE
• Lasallian education network
• Baccalaureate preparation

Headquarters

HQ city

Nantes

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Tuition and family contributions: The school is operated by ASSOCIATION FAMILIALE DE GESTION DU LOQUIDY (AFG) and derives revenue from family tuition contributions (Contributions des familles). Tuition ranges are not publicly disclosed on the website but are available via a dedicated tariffs page.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Saint-Joseph du Loquidy is a private Catholic secondary school in Nantes, France, operating under the Lasallian educational network. It delivers a continuous academic pathway from Collège (6e to 3e, ages 11-15) through Lycée (Seconde to Terminale, ages 15-18) to Prépa CPGE (two-year preparatory classes for grandes écoles), preparing students for the French Baccalauréat, Diplôme National du Brevet, and competitive entrance exams to elite business schools. Programs combine rigorous academics, pastoral/spiritual formation, international mobility (Erasmus+), and competitive sports sections (rowing, rugby, fencing, gymnastics).

Product overview

Saint-Joseph du Loquidy is a Catholic educational institution offering a unified educational pathway from middle school (Collège) through high school (Lycée) to preparatory classes for grandes écoles (Prépa CPGE). The institution operates as a single establishment under the La Salle network, providing integrated educational services across three distinct levels with shared facilities, values, and pastoral programs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Collège Collège (Middle School) program serving students from 6e to 3e (approximately ages 11-15), providing comprehensive secondary education with emphasis on academic excellence, international exposure, cultural opening, and extracurricular activities including sports sections (aviron/rowing, rugby) and cultural programs. Students prepare for the Diplôme National du Brevet (DNB).
• Lycée Lycée (High School) program for students in Seconde, Première, and Terminale (approximately ages 15-18), offering diverse academic pathways, vocational language options (Foma'LOQ and Pro'LOQ programs), international sections, sports sections, and preparation for the French Baccalauréat with consistently high success rates (100% pass rate in 2026, 94.6% mentions). Includes boarding (Internat) option.
• Prépa CPGE Pr\u00e9pa CPGE (Classes Pr\u00e9paratoires aux Grandes \u00c9coles) provides intensive two-year preparatory programs, specifically the ECG (fili\u00e8re \u00c9conomique et Commerciale G\u00e9n\u00e9rale) pathway, preparing students for competitive entrance exams to elite French and international business schools (HEC, Essec, ESCP BS, emlyon, Edhec, etc.). The program is ranked 46th nationally (l'\u00c9tudiant 2024) with a 68% grandes \u00e9coles integration rate.

Quantifiable outcome

• 100% Baccalauréat pass rate (334/334 students, Class of 2026)
• +7 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

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Partnerships

19 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Erasmus+ Programme (European Commission)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe school participates in the Erasmus+ European mobility program, enabling student and teacher exchanges with partner schools in Germany (Anna-Schmidt-Schule Frankfurt, Gymnasium Marianum Meppen), Italy (Colegio San Carlo Milan), Spain (Colegio Buen Pastor Sevilla, Colegio Santa María de la Capilla Jaén), Czech Republic (Nový Porg Prague), and Sweden (Franska Skolan Stockholm). Multiple Erasmus+ mobilities are documented for both Collège and Lycée students, including inbound and outbound exchanges.
• Anna-Schmidt-Schule (Frankfurt, Germany)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerErasmus+ partner school in Frankfurt, Germany. Collège students from 4e participated in a week-long exchange from March 22-27, 2026, including classes with German peers, cultural visits (Palmengarten, Zoo Frankfurt, Experimenta science center), and family stays. Students also attended the school's 140th anniversary celebration.
• Gymnasium Marianum (Meppen, Germany)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLong-standing Erasmus+ partner with a 42-year exchange history. Lycée students participate in annual exchanges centered on environmental themes. The 2026 exchange (March 12-20) focused on 'Understanding, preserving, and representing nature.' Lycée students also traveled to Amsterdam at the end of the stay.
• Colegio San Carlo (Milan, Italy)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNew Erasmus+ partner in Milan, Italy. Collège 4e students participated in an exchange from March 20-27, 2026, including classes with Italian peers, visits to Milan landmarks (Duomo, Castello Sforzesco), and a day trip to Venice. Students were hosted by Italian families.
• Colegio Buen Pastor (Seville, Spain)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerErasmus+ partner in Seville, Spain. Collège 4e students participated in a cultural exchange from March 19-26, 2026, including classes, visits to Seville landmarks (Cathedral, Giralda, Plaza de España, Real Alcázar), a trip to Cordoba (Mezquita), and family stays with Spanish hosts.
• Colegio Santa María de la Capilla (Jaén, Spain)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerErasmus+ partner in Jaén, Spain. The exchange began with a first visit in October and was followed by a reciprocal trip. Students visited Jaén, Ubeda, Baeza, and Granada (Alhambra). The program included an international sports day as part of Erasmus+.
• Collège Nový Porg (Prague, Czech Republic)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerErasmus+ partner in Prague. Collège 3e students participated in a week-long exchange from March 20-27, 2026, including classes, cultural visits (Old Town, Charles Bridge, Petřín Hill, Lennon Wall), a visit to Terezin concentration camp, and a performance of Carmen at the National Theatre.
• Franska Skolan (Stockholm, Sweden)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerErasmus+ partner in Stockholm, Sweden. Lycée 1re students specializing in AMC and LLCER participated in a reciprocal exchange including class immersion, visits to Nantes and Machines de l'Île, a trip to Puy du Fou, and family stays.
• Lycée Käthe-Kollwitz (Oberhausen, Germany)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerErasmus+ partner in Oberhausen, Germany. Lycée students participated in mobility exchanges focused on science, nature, and intercultural learning. The October 2025 exchange involved hosting German correspondents at the Loquidy campus.
• IES Abroad NantesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAmerican university students from IES Abroad visit the Loquidy throughout the year as language assistants, participating in English conversation workshops with Collège students.
• Association Sanitaire Apicole Départementale (ASAD 44)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe school's beekeeping program (Les Ruches du Loquidy) is supported by ASAD 44, which provides educational workshops on bee colonies and biodiversity for students.
• Les Moutons de l'OuestminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe eco-grazing (éco-pâturage) program at the Loquidy is supported by Les Moutons de l'Ouest, which provides sheep for natural grounds maintenance and conducts annual sheep shearing demonstrations for students.
• Cercle de l'Aviron de NantescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe school's rowing (aviron) section operates in partnership with the Cercle de l'Aviron de Nantes. Students train at the club's facilities and participate in the Coupe de Nantes d'Aviron, which the school has repeatedly won.
• Cercle de l'Épée de NantescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe school's fencing program partners with the Cercle de l'Épée de Nantes for training and competition. The partnership hosted the 2026 UGSEL Regional Fencing Championship at Le Petit Port.
• CREPS Pays de la LoireminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe school partners with CREPS Pays de la Loire for sports education visits. In April 2026, 3e students visited the CREPS facility during Semaine Olympique et Paralympique, exploring high-performance sports infrastructure and being introduced to parasports.
• La Sauvegarde de l'Art Français / Région Pays de la LoireminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe school participates in 'Le Plus Grand Musée de France' project, in partnership with La Sauvegarde de l'Art Français and the Région Pays de la Loire. Students research and vote to allocate 10,000 € to restore a local heritage artwork. The 2025 winning work was 'La Vierge aux Palmiers' in Grandchamp-des-Fontaines.
• CCFD-Terre Solidaire, Radio Fidélité Loire-Atlantique, Le Secours CatholiqueminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for solidarity initiatives. The school hosted the 'Solidarité Brésil' operation with CCFD-Terre Solidaire, Radio Fidélité, and Le Secours Catholique, featuring the 'Roda Favela' dance/theater performance from young artists from Recife favelas.
• Lycée Saint-Joseph (Lorient) and Lycée Saint-Benoît (Angers)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner schools for the Loq'MUN (Model United Nations) event. The 2026 edition gathered about 60 students from all three schools debating international issues across six committees.
• Rotary Club de NantesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNantes Rotary clubs organized a large road safety awareness operation for over 300 students from multiple high schools, including the Loquidy, at the Halle de la Trocardière in Rezé.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves2 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Lycée Saint-Joseph (Reims): French Catholic secondary school in Reims with a comparable Coll\u00e8ge/Lyc\u00e9e pathway and active CPGE program. Comparable Catholic school business model, tuition structure, and target family demographic.
• Lycée Saint-Benoît (Angers): Catholic secondary school in Angers (Pays de la Loire region) confirmed as a Loq'MUN partner school. Operates a similar Catholic private secondary model in the same broader region as Saint-Joseph du Loquidy.
• Lycée Saint-Félix La Salle (Nantes): Another Catholic Lasallian secondary school in the Nantes metropolitan area with a similar Coll\u00e8ge/Lyc\u00e9e/CPGE offering. It is the most direct local competitor for Nantes families and competes head-to-head for tuition-paying students.
• Institution Sainte-Marie (Lyon/Paris): Network of French Catholic private secondary schools with Coll\u00e8ge/Lyc\u00e9e/CPGE offerings in major cities. Closely comparable in business model, family profile, and academic positioning to Saint-Joseph du Loquidy.
• Notre-Dame de Toutes Aides (Nantes): Another Catholic private secondary school in Nantes offering Coll\u00e8ge and Lyc\u00e9e programs. Direct local competitor for Nantes families seeking a Catholic school education.

Broad incumbents

• Lycée Saint-Louis (Paris): Historic Parisian Catholic school with one of France's top-ranked CPGE programs, including ECG and scientific tracks. Comparable business model (Catholic, tuition-based, selective CPGE) and serves as a national benchmark for grandes \u00e9coles integration rates.
• Apprentis d'Auteuil: Large Catholic foundation operating multiple schools and youth education programs across France. Comparable as a Catholic education provider with national scale, though its mission is more focused on disadvantaged youth rather than elite CPGE preparation.
• Ensemble Scolaire La Salle (national Lasallian network): The national federation of Lasallian schools in France, of which Saint-Joseph du Loquidy is a member. Operates shared pedagogical standards, alumni networks, and cross-school programs (including the Loq'MUN partnership with other Lasallian Lyc\u00e9es).

Regional players

• Lycée Georges Clemenceau (Nantes): Public Lyc\u00e9e in Nantes with its own CPGE program. It is the principal public-sector alternative for Nantes families preparing for grandes \u00e9coles and competes with Saint-Joseph du Loquidy for the same local CPGE-bound cohort, but with different funding (state-subsidized).

Emerging players

• Cours Galien (Nantes): Private medical/healthcare-focused tutoring and preparatory school in the Nantes region. Comparable in targeting families seeking competitive exam preparation (in this case PACES/medicine), though focused on a different end-track than Saint-Joseph's CPGE ECG program.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

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