Collège Notre-Dame-de-Sion

Name

Collège Notre-Dame-de-Sion

Legal name

École & Collège Notre Dame de Sion

Website

https://nds67.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1919

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private K-12 Catholic Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Educational Services (611)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

English Learner (EL/ESL/ELL) & Bilingual Education Programs (EDAJAGAB)

Keywords

• Catholic primary education
• Secondary education services
• Inclusive schooling programs
• Sports-study programs
• Language immersion education

Headquarters

HQ city

Strasbourg

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Collège Notre-Dame-de-Sion is a private Catholic educational institution in Strasbourg, France, offering primary and secondary education from maternelle (preschool) through 3ème (9th grade). The school delivers standard academic curricula supplemented by specialized sports sections (Ambi'Sion program), inclusive education for students with disabilities (ULIS), enriched programs for high-potential students (EIP), international language exchanges, and extracurricular activities. Tuition-based enrollment is managed through the EcoleDirecte online portal.

Product overview

Collège Notre-Dame-de-Sion is a French Catholic educational institution offering a comprehensive primary and secondary school program. The institution operates on a platform-plus-modules architecture, with core educational programs (École Primaire and Collège) supplemented by specialized modules including sports programs (Parcours Sport Ambi'Sion with basketball, artistic swimming, climbing, handball, gymnastics, rugby, and canoe-kayak), inclusive education (ULIS units and High-Potential student classes), international language exchanges, and extracurricular activities. The school emphasizes both academic excellence and holistic development through sport, outdoor education, and cultural programs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Ambi'Sion: Sports program featuring multiple sections including Basket, Natation artistique, Rugby, Canoë-kayak, Escalade, Handball, and Gymnastique.
• Parcours Sport Ambi'Sion

Products and services

• École Primaire (Primary School) Primary education program covering CP through CM2, featuring multiniveau (multi-level) classroom approach in maternelle, English from CP, outdoor school (École du dehors), play workshops (Boîte à jouer), and a boost club (Club coup de pouce) for additional support. Designed for families in Strasbourg seeking Catholic primary education for children aged 6-11.
• Collège (Middle School) Secondary education program from 6ème to 3ème, offering specialized tracks including sections for High-Potential Students (Élèves à Haut Potentiel), ULIS inclusive units, and iPad-based learning. Designed for families seeking Catholic secondary education for adolescents aged 11-15.
• Parcours Sport Ambi'Sion (Sports Program) Multi-sport program featuring Basketball, Artistic Swimming, Rugby, Canoe-Kayak, Climbing (Escalade), Handball, and Gymnastics sections with competitive trajectories through UNSS and UGSEL federations. Designed for students pursuing sports excellence alongside academic education.
• Section Basket (Basketball Section) Specialized basketball program with partnership with E3SBH, offering intensive training and participation in national competitions including UGSEL French championships. Designed for student athletes seeking competitive basketball alongside academics.
• Section Natation Artistique (Artistic Swimming Section) Artistic swimming program with partnership with Ballet Nautique de Strasbourg, culminating in annual gala performances and competitive participation. Designed for students pursuing artistic swimming alongside their academic curriculum.
• Sport Étude Escalade (Climbing Sport-Study) Sport-study climbing program in partnership with Alsatia Bischheim, offering training combined with academic studies. Designed for student climbers seeking specialized training at the club facilities.
• Séjours EPS (Outdoor Sports Stays) Multi-day outdoor activity camps in Xonrupt (Vosges mountains) featuring VTT (mountain biking), hiking, and orientation courses for 5ème students. Designed to provide outdoor education experiences integrated with the school curriculum.
• Dispositif ULIS (Inclusive Learning Units) Specialized inclusive units for students with disabilities, providing adapted learning environments within the mainstream school setting. Designed for families of children with disabilities seeking inclusive education within a Catholic school environment.
• Classe EIP (Élèves à Haut Potentiel) Specialized class for gifted/high-potential students offering tailored academic challenges and enrichment activities. Designed for intellectually gifted students requiring accelerated and enriched educational programs.
• Échanges Linguistiques (Language Exchanges) International exchange programs including partnerships with schools in Heilbronn (Germany), Seville (Spain), and Gran Canaria, promoting cultural understanding and language practice. Designed for students seeking international cultural and linguistic immersion.
• Centre de Loisirs (After-School Care) After-school leisure center offering childcare services before and after regular school hours for enrolled families. Designed to provide supervised care extending beyond standard school hours.
• Ateliers Extra-scolaires (Extracurricular Workshops) After-school activity workshops offering diverse enrichment activities beyond the standard curriculum. Designed for enrolled students seeking additional enrichment activities outside regular school hours.

Quantifiable outcome

• Basketball team won French UGSEL Championship 2023
• +1 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Integration2 records

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• ESSAHB (Entente Sportive de Strasbourg Habsheim Bergheim)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for handball section at the college. Students benefit from professional coaching and facilities of the local handball club as part of the Ambi'Sion sports program.
• Alsatia BischheimcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGymnastics sport-study partnership (sport étude gymnastique) providing specialized training at the club facilities for students in the Ambi'Sion program.
• APEL (Association des Parents d'Elèves de l'Enseignement Libre)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorParent association that organizes school events, fundraisers (chocolate sales, citrus sales), and supports school activities. Key community partner for parent engagement.
• Ballet Nautique de StrasbourgcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for artistic swimming (natation artistique) section. Students train with the BNS club and participate in their annual shows.
• Alsatienne de RestaurationminorOthersCatering services provider for school cafeteria (restauration scolaire).
• UGSEL (Union Générale Sportive de l'Enseignement Libre)coreOthersSports competition federation for Catholic private schools. School participates in UGSEL championships and won 2023 French UGSEL Basketball Championship.
• UNSS (Union Nationale du Sport Scolaire)coreOthersNational school sports federation organizing inter-school competitions. School actively participates in UNSS basketball, futsal, badminton, and other sports competitions.

Recent moves1 record

Others

• Enseignement Catholique de France: National umbrella organization coordinating Catholic education in France. NDS operates under this network, making it the relevant governing/ecosystem peer for funding, regulation, and curriculum alignment.
• EcoleDirecte: School management and parent communication platform used by NDS for enrollment, re-registration, and parent communications. A technology enabler rather than a competitive peer.
• APEL (Association des Parents d'Élèves de l'Enseignement Libre): National parent association of the French Catholic free-school network. Acts as a community and advocacy ecosystem partner for the school and similar institutions across France.
• UGSEL (Union Générale Sportive de l'Enseignement Libre): National sports federation for Catholic private schools. Provides the competitive framework in which NDS's Ambi'Sion program competes, including the UGSEL Championship where the school won in 2023.

Direct peers

• École et Collège Saint-Joseph: Catholic K-12 school in the Strasbourg area operating under the same diocesan/Enseignement Catholique framework. Direct overlap in primary and collège offerings and target families.
• Lycée Saint-Étienne: Catholic secondary school in Strasbourg offering collège and lycée tracks under the Enseignement Catholique network. Competes directly for the same upper-grade student pool in the same city.
• Notre-Dame de Sion Paris: Sister institution of the same Notre-Dame de Sion congregation; while not in the same geography, it shares the same congregational brand, educational philosophy, and curriculum structure, making it a strong program-level peer.
• Institution Notre-Dame de Strasbourg: Catholic K-12 institution in Strasbourg with primary, collège, and lycée offerings. Competes for the same Alsace Catholic-family segment with comparable pedagogy and tuition positioning.
• École Saint-Thomas: Catholic primary and collège in Strasbourg/Alsace under the Enseignement Catholique network. Direct peer in the same city and same family demographic.
• Institution Sainte-Clotilde: Major Catholic K-12 institution in Strasbourg with primary and secondary programs and a similar Enseignement Catholique affiliation. Closest direct competitor in the same city and consumer segment.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

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