Collège-Lycée des métiers-CFA Saint Michel de Bosserville

What Collège-Lycée des métiers-CFA Saint Michel de Bosserville does

Collège-Lycée des métiers-CFA Saint Michel de Bosserville is a private Catholic educational institution (Ensemble Scolaire Saint Michel Bosserville) operating since 1962 inside the classified Chartreuse de Bosserville historic monument in Art-sur-Meurthe, near Nancy in the Grand Est region of France. It functions simultaneously as a collège (6ème to 3ème), a lycée professionnel, a lycée technologique, a Centre de Formation d'Apprentis (CFA), and a continuing-education center, delivering the full pathway from middle school through CAP, BAC PRO, BTS, Licence Professionnelle, and Bachelor qualifications in vocational trades including vehicle maintenance, transport/logistics, woodworking, electrical systems, refrigeration/HVAC, landscaping, and building maintenance. The institution serves approximately 550 enrolled students and 420 apprentices (2025/26) and operates one of the largest boarding facilities in northeastern France with 400 places.

The core technology stack is standard educational SaaS: EcoleDirecte for grade-book and homework management, BCDI for the CDI library catalog, Google Analytics for site telemetry, Mapbox for location rendering, and OVHcloud-hosted infrastructure under GDPR compliance. There is no proprietary technology product; differentiation rests on the historic physical campus, integrated credentialing pathway, Qualiopi-certified training delivery, and dense company partnerships for apprentice placement. Revenue mechanics combine private tuition (annual billing for initial education), OPCO-funded apprenticeship contracts (pay-as-you-go based on contract volume), government vocational-training funding, and aggregated taxe d'apprentissage contributions channeled via BNP Paribas to the Union Saint Michel account.

The institution is association-owned under the Enseignement Catholique de Lorraine network rather than corporate-owned, with leadership under Chef d'établissement Claudine SIMONESCHI. Customer concentration risk is low at the individual student/family level but is structurally exposed to French public vocational-training policy (OPCO funding levels, Ministry of Education regulation), and growth signals — two new BTS programs launching September 2026 and a CNAM partnership for the Licence Professionnelle — indicate incremental product-line expansion rather than rapid scaling.

Name

Collège-Lycée des métiers-CFA Saint Michel de Bosserville

Legal name

Ensemble Scolaire Saint Michel Bosserville

Website

https://lycee-saint-michel.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

1962

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Private Catholic vocational education institution in Art-sur-Meurthe, France, serving 550 students and 420 apprentices from middle school through professional bachelor's across trade programs, operating the largest boarding facility in northeastern France within the historic Chartreuse de Bosserville.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Vocational Education and Training

NAICS

Other Technical and Trade Schools (611519), Technical and Trade Schools (61151), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Technical Community Colleges (Applied/CTE-Focused) (EDAHADAD)

Keywords

• Vocational education training
• Apprenticeship training programs
• Professional high school
• Middle school education
• Boarding school facilities

Headquarters

HQ city

Art-sur-Meurthe

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Registration Fees: Revenue from student tuition fees, registration fees, and related charges. The school publishes fee schedules for 2026/27 academic year including school supplies and boarding (internat) fees.
2. Government Funding: Public funding for vocational and professional education programs, including CFA (Centre de Formation d'Apprentis) operations and initial training programs.
3. Taxe d'Apprentissage: Companies contribute apprenticeship tax (taxe d'apprentissage) to support vocational training. The school receives payments via bank transfer to BNP Paribas (IBAN provided) or by check made payable to UNION SAINT MICHEL.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Saint Michel de Bosserville is a private Catholic educational institution operating as a middle school, vocational high school, technological high school, apprenticeship training center (CFA), and continuing education center. It offers educational pathways from 6ème through professional license (BTS, Licence Professionnelle, Bachelor) in trades including transportation, vehicle maintenance, woodworking, electrical, refrigeration/HVAC, landscaping, and building maintenance. The school also operates one of the largest boarding facilities (400 places) in the Grand Est region of northeastern France.

Product overview

Collège-Lycée des métiers-CFA Saint Michel de Bosserville is a multi-component private Catholic educational institution operating as a unified institution offering middle school (Collège), vocational high school (Lycée Professionnel), apprenticeship training center (CFA), and higher education (Post BAC) programs. The institution provides comprehensive vocational education spanning from middle school (6ème to 3ème) through professional certifications (CAP), professional baccalaureates (BAC PRO), higher technician diplomas (BTS), professional licenses, and Bachelor degrees. Key program families include transportation/logistics (driver training), vehicle maintenance, woodworking/cabinetmaking, electrical systems, refrigeration/HVAC, landscaping, and building maintenance. The institution also operates one of the largest boarding facilities (400 places) in the Grand Est region, serving students from 6ème through Level 7 professional certifications.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Collège (Middle School) Middle school education covering grades 6ème to 3ème, including Cycle 3 (6ème) and Cycle 4 (5ème, 4ème, 3ème), with preparation for the Diplôme National du Brevet (DNB). Optional boarding available for 6th graders.
• Lycée Professionnel (Vocational High School) Vocational high school offering CAP and BAC PRO diplomas in transportation, vehicle maintenance, woodworking, electrical systems, refrigeration/renewable energy, and landscaping fields.
• Centre de Formation d'Apprentis (CFA) - Apprenticeship Training Apprenticeship programs at multiple levels (CAP, BAC PRO, BTS, Licence Professionnelle, Bachelor) covering vocational trades with alternating work-study format. Currently has 420 apprentices in 2025/26.
• Post BAC / Higher Education Higher education offerings including BTS (Brevet de Technicien Supérieur), Licence Professionnelle, and Bachelor degrees in technical and professional fields including electrotechnique, refrigeration, transport logistics, wood, and cybersecurity.
• Formation Continue (Continuing Education) Continuing professional education and training services for adult learners and professionals seeking skill upgrades or retraining through the CFA.
• Internat (Boarding) Boarding facility with 400 places, the largest in the Grand Est region of northeastern France, accommodating students from 6ème through Level 7 programs with individual rooms for post-bac students.
• BTS Fluides Énergies Domotique Option Froid et Conditionnement d'Air 2-year BTS diploma in fluids, energies, domotics with refrigeration and air conditioning specialization, training technicians for cooling and HVAC systems.
• BTS Gestion des Transports et Logistique Associée (GTLA) 2-year BTS diploma in transport management and associated logistics, covering transport operations, design and performance analysis.
• BTS Électrotechnique 2-year BTS diploma in electrotechnology, training technicians for industrial equipment installation, use and maintenance.
• BTS CIEL Cybersécurité, informatique et réseaux, électronique option B 2-year BTS diploma in cybersecurity, IT and networks, electronics with electronics and networks specialization.
• BTS Maintenance de Véhicules (Options A, B, C) 2-year BTS diploma in vehicle maintenance with three options: passenger cars (A), transport vehicles (B), and motorcycles (C).
• BTS Développement et Réalisation Bois 2-year BTS diploma in wood development and production, training technicians for furniture and joinery manufacturing.
• Licence Professionnelle Chargé d'Affaires en Thermique du Bâtiment 1-year professional license in building thermal engineering, partnered with CNAM, training project managers for heating and cooling installations.
• BTS ATI Assistant Technique d'Ingénieur 2-year BTS diploma (launching September 2026) training technical assistants for engineering project support and R&D.
• BTS Métiers des Services à l'Environnement (MSE) 2-year BTS diploma (launching September 2026) in environmental services, covering facility maintenance, waste management and urban cleaning.
• Bachelor Responsable du Développement des Affaires (ReDA) Bachelor degree in business development management for apprentices seeking advanced commercial/development roles.

Quantifiable outcome

• 100% examination presentation rate across all initial training programs
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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App detail

Integration3 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered support and core.

• MDPH (Maison Départementale des Personnes Handicapées) de LaxousupportOthersGovernment disability services department providing support for students with disabilities. Part of the school's comprehensive disability accommodation network.
• IJS (Institut des Jeunes Sourds) de La Malgrange, JarvillesupportOthersSpecialized institute for deaf youth providing educational support and resources for hearing-impaired students at the school.
• SAAIS (Service d'Aide à l'Acquisition de l'Autonomie et à l'Intégration Scolaire) de NancysupportOthersService supporting students with disabilities in acquiring autonomy and school integration, working with the school's AESH team.
• SESSAD (Service d'Education Spéciale et de Soins à Domicile)supportOthersSpecialized educational and home care services supporting students with disabilities in their educational journey.
• CMP (Centre Médico Psychologique)supportOthersPsychological and mental health center providing counseling and support services for students when needed.
• ITEP (Instituts Thérapeutiques Educatifs et Pédagogiques) de LunévillesupportOthersTherapeutic educational institutes providing specialized support for students with behavioral and learning difficulties.
• OHS (Office d'Hygiène Sociale) de Flavigny sur MosellesupportOthersSocial services organization providing additional support resources for students and families in need.
• Enseignement Catholique de LorrainecoreOthersDiocesan Catholic education network to which the school belongs. The school's logo appears on materials alongside the network's branding. Provides educational framework and values alignment within the Catholic education system.
• UGSEL (Union Générale Sportive de l'Enseignement Libre)supportStrategic or Co-development PartnerSports federation for Catholic schools organizing Wednesday afternoon competitions. The school's USCSM participates in UGSEL competitions as part of the extracurricular sports program.
• Partner Companies (Entreprises Partenaires)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCompanies across various industries that have signed partnership conventions with the school to host apprentices. The school maintains a dedicated section on its website listing partner companies. These partnerships are essential for the CFA's apprenticeship programs.
• CNAM (Conservatoire National des Arts et Métiers)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with CNAM for delivering the Licence Professionnelle énergie thermique du bâtiment. The school prepares students for this professional license in partnership with the national conservatory of arts and trades.
• AGEFIPHsupportOthersOrganization supporting employment of people with disabilities. Referenced as a resource on the school's disability support page.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• CCI Formation (Réseau des CCI): Chambers of Commerce vocational training arm offering CAP, BAC PRO, BTS, and continuing education in trades and services. Operates regional CFA-like programs with strong employer ties, comparable to Bosserville's apprenticeship channel.
• AFPA (Association nationale pour la formation professionnelle des adultes): France's largest national vocational training operator offering CAP, BAC PRO, BTS, and continuing education across trades. Most directly comparable in scope and program mix to Bosserville's CFA and Lycée Pro, but operates as a public-sector network at much larger scale.
• Compagnons du Devoir: Traditional French apprenticeship guild offering work-study training in building trades, woodworking, electrical, and HVAC. Comparable CFA-style apprenticeship approach in trades that overlap with Bosserville's menuiserie, électricité, and froid programs.
• Réseau GRETA-CFA: Public network of GRETA continuing-education and CFA apprenticeship centers operating across France. Directly competes for adult learners and apprentices in the same trades, with the advantage of tuition-free public status.
• AFTRAL: Leading French training provider specialized in transport, logistics, and driver certification (CAP Conducteur Routier, BAC PRO CTRM, BTS GTLA). Direct overlap with Bosserville's transportation/logistics programs and apprenticeship model.
• UIMM Formation: Industry-led training network for metalworking and mechanical professions, running apprenticeships and continuing education. Overlaps with Bosserville's vehicle maintenance, electrotechnology, and industrial technical programs.
• BTP CFA: National apprenticeship network for the construction and public-works sector, offering CAP and BAC PRO in building trades. Direct overlap with Bosserville's IMTB, menuiserie, and aménagement paysager programs.

Others

• CNAM (Conservatoire National des Arts et Métiers): National conservatory delivering professional licenses and continuing education, and a current partner of Bosserville for the Licence Professionnelle thermique du bâtiment. Indirect peer via shared post-bac territory, but operates a fundamentally different distance-learning model.
• INJS de La Malgrange (Institut des Jeunes Sourds): Specialized institute for deaf and hard-of-hearing youth, listed as a current partner supporting Bosserville's disability accommodations. Adjacent rather than competing — illustrates the specialized-support ecosystem around the school.

Broad incumbents

• Enseignement Catholique (RNDEC / UROGEC networks): National federation of Catholic private schools to which Bosserville belongs through Enseignement Catholique de Lorraine. Provides shared branding, governance frameworks, and pedagogical standards across a much larger network of comparable institutions.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• Facebookfacebook.com/bosserville
• Instagraminstagram.com/lyceestmichel
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ensemble-scolaire-saint-michel-de-bosserville

Compliance3 records

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Profiles4 records

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