Institution Notre Dame

What Institution Notre Dame does

Institution Notre Dame is a private Catholic educational institution operating under contract with the French state (contrat avec l'État) within the Enseignement Catholique framework, located on a single campus at 29 Boulevard Abbé Duployé in Toulon, France. Founded in 1891 by the Sisters of Sainte Clotilde and currently under the spiritual tutelle of the Congrégation des Sœurs de Saint Joseph de Lyon, the school delivers a continuous educational pathway from maternelle (preschool) through Bac+2, encompassing école, collège, lycée (both général and technologique STL tracks), and two BTS vocational programs (Commerce International and Bioanalyses et Contrôles). The institution enrolls over 1,200 students across all levels and is co-led by two chefs d'établissement, Aurélie LAMPIRE and Florence BELLAIS.

The school's core technology stack combines standard educational software (Microsoft Office 365 with 1TB OneDrive per student, a lycée tablet program managed via MDM, fiber internet, classroom video-projectors, and a mobile computer lab for primary) with third-party student information systems (Ecole Directe for secondary, Scolinfo for primary) and a US-based online learning platform (Academica) powering the Dual Diploma™ program. Its distinguishing technical offering is the Academica Dual Diploma™, which allows students to earn both the French Baccalauréat and an American High School Diploma simultaneously, with 18 of 24 US credits validated by the French report card.

Revenue is generated primarily through recurring family tuition contributions (864€ to 2,746€ annually depending on level, with multi-child discounts of 30–50% for the third child and beyond), supplemented by catering fees via Elior, peri-scolaire services (garderie/étude), an annual digital services fee (25–35€), APEL membership contributions, and French state and territorial subsidies. Customer acquisition is community-led, relying on annual Open Days, APEL parent association outreach, word-of-mouth referrals, and the national Parcoursup platform for BTS admissions, with no third-party distribution or franchise model in place.

Name

Institution Notre Dame

Legal name

Institution Notre Dame Toulon

Website

https://notre-dame-toulon.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

1891

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Institution Notre Dame is a private Catholic school in Toulon, France, under state contract and the tutelle of the Sœurs de Saint Joseph de Lyon, serving over 1,200 students from maternelle through Bac+2, including BTS vocational programs and an Academica Dual Diploma track.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private Catholic Education (K-12 and BTS)

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Junior Colleges (6112), Educational Services (61)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Private/Independent Community & Junior Colleges (EDAHADAB)

Keywords

• Catholic private education
• Primary secondary schooling
• BTS vocational programs
• Dual diploma program
• Catholic K-12 education

Headquarters

HQ city

Toulon

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Family Contribution (Tuition): The primary revenue stream is family tuition contributions (contribution des familles), which fund real estate investments, equipment, and Catholic education operations. Rates vary by level (maternelle, élémentaire, collège, lycée général, lycée technologique, BTS). Reduced rates are available for families with 3 or more children enrolled.
2. Catering & Dining Services: Revenue from school meal services (demi-pension). Families can opt for 1-5 meals per week at the self-service cafeteria or the lycee foyer-cafetéria. Catering is managed by Elior (previously Sodexo/CTC).
3. Peri-scolaire Services: Fees for before/after-school daycare (garderie), supervised study sessions (étude), and exceptional study sessions. Charged as annual flat-rate packages.
4. Digital Services Fee: Annual fee for lycee tablet program covering Office 365 subscription, MDM management, digital textbooks, and fiber internet connectivity.
5. State & Territorial Subsidies: As a contracted private school under the French État contract, the establishment receives government and local territorial aid, supplementing family contributions.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Institution Notre Dame is a private Catholic educational institution that delivers a full educational continuum from maternelle (preschool) through Bac+2, including primary school (école), middle school (collège), general and technological lycée, and two-year BTS vocational programs in Commerce International and Bioanalyses en Laboratoire de Contrôle. The institution also offers the Academica Dual Diploma™ enabling students to earn both the French Baccalauréat and the American High School Diploma. Supporting services include pastoral education, a school health program, catering (via Elior), and a tablet-based digital learning program for lycée students.

Product overview

Institution Notre Dame is a private Catholic educational institution offering a comprehensive cradle-to-career educational pathway spanning preschool (maternelle), elementary school (école), middle school (collège), high school (lycée) with both General and Technological (STL Biotechnologies) BAC tracks, and higher vocational education (BTS) in Commerce International and Bioanalyses. The institution also operates an international Dual Diploma program in partnership with Academica for simultaneous French-American degrees. Digital learning infrastructure includes tablet programs with Office 365 integration for secondary students. Pastoral education, health programs, and extensive extracurricular activities complement academic instruction.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Academica Dual Diploma™: International dual diploma program allowing students to obtain both the French Baccalauréat and American High School Diploma through partnership with Academica International Studies based in Florida

Products and services

• Ecole (Primary School) Primary education from maternelle (preschool ages 3-6) through CM2 (elementary ages 9-11), offering English language immersion from CP, exposure to German/Spanish/Italian, and extracurricular workshops covering motor skills, reading, games, and sports for children of families in the Var region.
• Collège (Middle School) Four-class middle school structure covering 6ème to 3ème, with English as first foreign language from 6ème, German/Spanish/Italian as second language from 5ème, optional Latin, plus extracurricular workshops (theater, choir, scrabble, modeling, Russian, sciences) for Var-region families.
• Lycée (General and Technological High School) General high school offering BAC Général with three specialty choices from eight options (History-Geopolitics, Literature, Foreign Languages, Mathematics, Computer Science, Physics, Biology, Economics), plus BAC STL Biotechnologies with experimental biology focus and laboratory-based instruction for lycée-age students.
• BTS Programs (Higher Vocational Education) Two-year higher vocational programs comprising BTS Commerce International (international trade with 16 weeks of mandatory company placement, including 10 weeks abroad) and BTS Bioanalyses en Laboratoire de Contrôle (laboratory biology for pharmaceutical, food, and cosmetic industries). Grants student status with dedicated lounge space.
• BTS Commerce International Two-year vocational diploma training international trade professionals for negotiation, import/export operations, multicultural management, and foreign market analysis, including 16 weeks of mandatory company placement (with 10 weeks abroad in the first year). For post-bac students.
• BTS Bioanalyses en Laboratoire de Contrôle Two-year laboratory science program training technicians for quality control in pharmaceutical, food, and cosmetic industries, covering biochemistry, microbiology, molecular and cellular biology. For post-bac students.
• Academica Dual Diploma™ International dual-degree program enabling students to earn both the French Baccalauréat and the American High School Diploma simultaneously by combining in-person attendance at Notre Dame with distance learning from an American charter school network in Florida.
• Pastoral Education Program Catholic faith formation integrated across all levels, including catechism, sacrament preparation, monthly Mass, annual retreats, and religious education covering world religions and life questions from a Christian perspective, available to enrolled students.
• School Health Program Structured health education by grade level covering nutrition, sensory screening, dental hygiene, sleep awareness, digital citizenship, first aid training, and substance abuse prevention delivered through dieticians, healthcare professionals, and partner associations to enrolled students.
• Catering & Dining Services (Demi-pension) School meal services (demi-pension) and cafeteria/foyer operations for enrolled students and families. Families can opt for 1-5 meals per week at the self-service cafeteria or the lycée foyer-cafétéria. Catering is managed by Elior with on-site meal preparation by a chef de cuisine offering fresh, seasonal, and balanced meals designed by dietitians.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 1200 students enrolled annually across all educational levels
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration6 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• EliorcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 4 November 2024Elior is the school's catering partner since November 4, 2024, replacing Sodexo/CTC. Elior provides on-site meal preparation with a chef de cuisine, offering fresh, seasonal, and balanced meals designed by dietitians. Elior also manages the cafeteria/foyer and implements environmental sustainability initiatives including food waste reduction and local sourcing.
• Academica International StudiescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademica International Studies is the partner for the Dual Diploma program, providing US High School Diploma accreditation through its network of charter schools in Florida. The partnership enables Notre Dame students to earn both the French Baccalauréat and the American High School Diploma simultaneously. Students study in person at Notre Dame and online with Academica, validating 18 of 24 credits toward the US diploma through their French curriculum.
• Association CADET (Cercle d'Action pour le Dépistage, l'Exploration et le Traitement des troubles visuels)minorOthersAssociation CADET provides annual vision screening for CP (first grade) students to detect visual abnormalities early, in alignment with the school's health program.
• Association Des Premiers Secours ToulonnaisminorOthersThis association provides first aid training for CM2 students (under 12 years old), introducing them to life-saving skills and the emergency response chain, with the aim of encouraging further certification (PSC1). Training is financed by the APEL parent association.
• Association IDEAminorOthersAssociation IDEA conducts addiction prevention sessions (alcohol, drugs) for 4ème students through open discussion-debate format, as part of the school's health education curriculum.
• Association Vaincre la MucoviscidoseminorOthersCM2 and 6ème students participate annually in a relay race to raise awareness and funds for cystic fibrosis research. Students collect pledges from family and friends, with proceeds donated entirely to the association.
• MOUVEMENT DU NIDminorOthersLed by Mme Muriel HURE, MOUVEMENT DU NID conducts annual sessions for lycee students on the prevention of prostitution among youth, addressing themes of self-esteem, respect, and body image.
• Sodexo (Previous Catering Partner)minorOthersSodexo was the school's catering partner prior to Elior. A diététicienne-nutritionniste from Sodexo conducted health education workshops (hygiene alimentaire, équilibre alimentaire) across primary and secondary levels as part of the school's health program. Partnership replaced by Elior in November 2024.
• APEL Nationale / UDAPEL du VarcoreOthersAPEL (Association des Parents d'Élèves de l'Enseignement Libre) represents parents across all levels of Catholic education in France. Locally, APEL Notre Dame organizes school events, forums, and orientation activities, and provides representation in school governance (class councils, disciplinary councils, school council, and catering commission). The national APEL defends parents' freedom to choose Catholic education.
• Tutelle des Sœurs de Saint Joseph de LyoncoreOthersThe congregation of the Sisters of Saint Joseph of Lyon holds the guardianship (tutelle) of the institution, ensuring the school maintains the spiritual and educational values of its founders (Father Jean-Pierre Médaille, S.J.). The Tutelle service, developed since the 1980s, shares responsibility with laypeople to perpetuate the St. Joseph spirit in the establishment.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Regional players

• Lycée Français de New York: French school abroad delivering the French curriculum with international/dual-diploma options. While geographically outside France, it is a structural peer for the Dual Diploma model and French Bac programs serving internationally mobile families.

Broad incumbents

• École Alsacienne (Paris): Prestigious private school with strong international track record and high-value add-on programs. While not Catholic, it benchmarks the upper end of private school positioning in France, including bilingual tracks and international orientation that Institutional Notre Dame's Dual Diploma program aims to match.
• École Jeannine Manuel (Paris, Lille): Elite French private school with mission-driven educational philosophy, bilingual programs, and international orientation including IB and US college placement. Closest direct competitor to the Dual Diploma concept in the French private school market.
• Ensemble Scolaire Saint-Joseph (various campuses, including Lyon): Larger Catholic school network under the Enseignement Catholique umbrella, sharing tutelle heritage with the Sisters of Saint Joseph and operating a similar Maternelle-BTS pathway. Comparable as a fellow Catholic education establishment of similar size and Charism rooted in the same congregations.
• Apprentis d'Auteuil (multiple campuses): Large Catholic foundation operating schools across France, including maternelle-to-BTS pathways. Comparable in faith-based mission, full curriculum structure, and reliance on tutelle-style governance, though they typically focus on vulnerable youth.

Direct peers

• Institution Sainte-Marie (France): One of the historical names of Notre Dame itself ("Pensionnat Sainte-Marie") and a Catholic school brand used across multiple French cities. Provides comparable Maternelle-to-BTS Catholic education under the Enseignement Catholique framework, directly competing for families in each local catchment.
• École Notre-Dame de Sion (Paris): Private Catholic school in Paris offering full maternelle-to-lycée pathway with international programs and pastoral education. Comparable Catholic foundation, comprehensive curriculum, and family-oriented positioning; differs in metropolitan catchment and larger scale.
• ESGF / École Supérieure de Gestion et Finance (Toulon): Private higher education institution in Toulon offering BTS programs. Direct competitor for post-bac students, especially in the same Var catchment, where students choose between Notre Dame's BTS catalog and other private/public BTS offerings.
• Cours Sainte-Anne (Toulon): Local private Catholic school in Toulon offering kindergarten through lycée education. Shares the same Enseignement Catholique affiliation, geographic catchment, and direct competitor positioning for families in Toulon.
• École Saint-Joseph (Toulon/Var region): Local Catholic private school in the same Toulon/Var catchment, directly competing for family enrollment in maternelle through collège. Most direct head-to-head competitor in the immediate geography.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/ledualdiploma
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCrknnp-Z1ON3a736mPD2z_A
• Facebookfacebook.com/notredametoulon
• Instagraminstagram.com/ledualdiploma
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/school/notre-dame-toulon

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Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

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