Institution Notre-Dame de Sainte-Croix (Neuilly)

What Institution Notre-Dame de Sainte-Croix (Neuilly) does

Institution Notre-Dame de Sainte-Croix is a private Catholic educational institution located in Neuilly-sur-Seine, Île-de-France, operating under a contrat d'association with the French state and the tutelage of the Diocese of Nanterre. Founded in 1856 and situated on its current site since 1866, it delivers a continuous educational pathway from Maternelle (age 3) through post-baccalaureate, structured as five interconnected programs: École (Maternelle-Primaire), Collège (6e-3e), Lycée (2nde-Terminale, general Baccalauréat), Classes Préparatoires ECG (two-year elite business school prep), and the Lycée du soir pour Adultes (evening high school for adults). Revenue is generated primarily through parent tuition and enrollment fees, supplemented by peri-scolaire activity fees; the underlying management body, OGEC Notre-Dame de Sainte-Croix, employs approximately 120 staff and operates an annual budget of more than €10 million. Distribution is direct-to-family: enrollment is handled via the EcoleDirecte portal for primary, online forms with dossier review for secondary, the national Parcoursup platform for CPGE, and a paper-based application with interview for the adult program, with word-of-mouth and multi-generational enrollment acting as the primary referral channel.

The institution's core offering is pedagogical rather than technological. The campus spans approximately 6 hectares (4 hectares dedicated to sport) with over 12,000 m² of covered surface, including a 1,120 m² gymnasium with climbing wall, a 270-seat conference hall, a 1,000 m² self-service canteen operated by Sodexo (serving more than 272,000 meals per year), a chapel, CDI library, and science laboratories. Programmatic differentiators include Cambridge-certified English instruction from an early age, a second foreign language from 6e at no extra cost, mandatory Latin in 5e, art oratory training from 6e through Terminale, international exchanges (Sydney, Los Angeles, Germany, Spain, Rome), a full pastoral and sacramental program, and anti-bullying ambassador initiatives. Supporting activities include a Maîtrise choir of nearly 120 members and a sports/cultural association operating 16 workshops since 1925.

The business model is a per-family subscription tuition structure under a hybrid segmentation approach. Customer segments span five primary personas (Maternelle/Primaire families, Collège families, Lycée families, CPGE students, and adult evening students), with the first four treated as primary. Pricing is not publicly disclosed for the K-12 pathway; the adult evening program is published at €800 per year with scholarship aid available. Operational technology is entirely third-party (EcoleDirecte, Pronote, e-sidoc, Parkours, Matomo analytics, Nexinet communications, Sodexo catering), and the institution does not develop or sell any proprietary technology product. Recent reported exam outcomes include DNB 2026 (3% félicitations du jury, 38% Très Bien, 44% Bien, 13% Assez Bien) and adult BAC 2025 (57% pass rate with at least one mention).

Name

Institution Notre-Dame de Sainte-Croix (Neuilly)

Legal name

Institution Notre-Dame de Sainte-Croix de Neuilly

Website

https://saintecroix-de-neuilly.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1856

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Institution Notre-Dame de Sainte-Croix is a private Catholic school in Neuilly-sur-Seine offering a continuous educational pathway from Maternelle (age 3) through post-bac CPGE plus an evening adult high school, serving families across the Île-de-France region under a French state contrat d'association.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private Catholic Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Educational Services (611)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public Alternative, Continuation & Credit-Recovery Schools (EDAJAAAG)

akta.pro secondary industry

Credit Recovery & Alternative Adult High School (EDAAABAC)

Keywords

• Catholic primary education
• Secondary education services
• Higher preparatory classes
• Adult evening education
• Pastoral school programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Neuilly-sur-Seine, Île-de-France

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Parent tuition and enrollment fees: As a private Catholic school under contract d'association with the French state, the institution generates revenue primarily from tuition and enrollment fees paid by families. The OGEC (Organisme de Gestion de l'Enseignement Catholique) manages the financial operations of the institution.
2. Peri-scolaire activities fees: Revenue from extracurricular activities, supervised study, canteen, and before/after-school care services managed through EcoleDirecte.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Institution Notre-Dame de Sainte-Croix delivers Catholic education from Maternelle (age 3) through post-baccalaureate Classes Préparatoires ECG, operating a single continuous pathway that spans primary school, middle school (collège), general high school (lycée), two-year elite business school preparatory classes, and an evening high school for adults pursuing the Baccalauréat. Revenue is generated primarily from recurring parent tuition and enrollment fees, supplemented by périscolaire activity fees (after-school study, extracurricular activities, canteen managed through Sodexo).

Product overview

Institution Notre-Dame de Sainte-Croix is a Catholic educational institution under contract with the French state, offering a comprehensive educational pathway from Maternelle (age 3) through post-baccalaureate (CPGE preparatory classes). The institution comprises five interconnected programs: École (primary school Maternelle to CM2), Collège (middle school 6e-3e), Lycée (high school 2nde-Terminale), Classes Préparatoires ECG (two-year elite business school prep), and Lycée du Soir pour Adultes (evening adult education for Baccalaureate). Supporting programs include pastoral services, Cambridge English certification, international exchanges, art oratory training, and an extensive periscolaire activities program. The institution operates across two campuses in Neuilly-sur-Seine and serves as a founding member of the diocesan network.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• École Notre-Dame de Sainte-Croix (Primary School) Catholic primary school offering education from Petite Section (preschool age 3) through CM2 (grade 5), with a focus on academic excellence, spiritual development, and extracurricular activities including English language learning from maternelle. Located at 44 Boulevard Victor Hugo, Neuilly-sur-Seine.
• Collège Notre-Dame de Sainte-Croix (Middle School) Catholic middle school serving grades 6e through 3e (ages 11-15), featuring second foreign language from 6e, mandatory Latin in 5e, Cambridge certifications, comprehensive pastoral programs, anti-bullying ambassador initiatives, and international exchange opportunities.
• Lycée Notre-Dame de Sainte-Croix (High School) Catholic high school offering General Baccalauréat preparation with multiple specialty tracks (HGGSP, HLP, Mathematics, Physics/Chemistry, SVT, Arts), international exchange programs, art oratory training, and personalized university orientation support.
• Classes Préparatoires aux Grandes Écoles (CPGE ECG) Two-year preparatory classes for elite French business school entrance exams (ECG track), featuring weekly DSTs, oral interviews, mock interviews, personalized coaching, and partnership with Université Paris-Nanterre for licence equivalences. Recruitment is conducted through the national Parcoursup platform.
• Lycée du Soir pour Adultes (Evening High School for Adults) Evening high school program for adults and young adults (minimum level 2nde) to earn the Baccalauréat as independent candidates in 1-2 years, with courses Monday through Friday from 16h to 22h, allowing daytime employment. Annual tuition is 800 euros; some students benefit from regional financial aid.
• Cambridge English Certification Program Cambridge language certification preparation and examination services. The institution is an approved Cambridge testing center offering A2 Key through B1 Preliminary for Schools certifications, available to enrolled students as part of the language curriculum.
• Périscolaire Activities Program After-school activities and supervised study programs including 23 options such as chess, yoga, coding, theater, fencing, sports, plus cultural clubs like mosaic and art workshops. Canteen (1,000 m²) operated by Sodexo serves more than 272,000 meals per year. Registration and billing are managed through EcoleDirecte.

Quantifiable outcome

• DNB 2026 results: 95%+ pass rate; 38% mentions Très Bien, 44% mentions Bien, 13% mentions Assez Bien, with 3% félicitations du jury
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

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No

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Integration7 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Marymount School (Neuilly-sur-Seine)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMarymount School in Neuilly-sur-Seine partners with Sainte-Croix for a language immersion program. Selected CM2 students from Sainte-Croix participate in a correspondence program with Marymount students, culminating in an in-person meeting at the Marymount campus. The partnership provides a concrete English-language immersion experience and cultural exchange for Sainte-Croix students.
• Université Paris-Nanterre (Paris X)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerA convention is signed between Sainte-Croix CPGE and Université Paris-Nanterre (Paris X), allowing students enrolled in the preparatory classes to obtain equivalences for entering the second or third year of a licence (bachelor's degree) in economics and management at the university.
• SodexocoreOthersSodexo provides catering services for the institution's canteens. The establishment serves more than 272,000 meals per year across its 1,000 m² canteen facilities. Sodexo prepares balanced menus with fresh, local, organic, and seasonal ingredients for daily lunch service.
• ParkoursminorOthersParkours provides supervised after-school study sessions (études dirigées) for students from 6th grade through terminale, running Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday from 16h to 17h30 or 17h to 18h30. Registration is done through the Parkours website. The service supplements the school's own supervised study (études surveillées).
• Maîtrise de Sainte-Croix de Neuilly — The Paris Boys ChoirminorOthersThe Maîtrise de Sainte-Croix de Neuilly (also known as The Paris Boys Choir) is an affiliated vocal ensemble of nearly 120 boys. Singers begin with two years of preparatory choir (CE2, CM1) and join the Maîtrise at age 10. After the voice change (mue), singers can continue in the tenor and bass sections, potentially reaching professional levels. The choir performs at school events and is an integral part of the institution's cultural life.
• Fédération nationale des OGEC (FNOGEC)minorOthersThe OGEC Notre-Dame de Sainte-Croix is a member of the Fédération nationale des OGEC (FNOGEC), represented at the regional level by the Union régionale des OGEC d'Île-de-France. This network provides expertise services in social, economic, real estate, and associative matters.
• APEL (Association des parents d'élèves de l'enseignement libre)coreOthersThe APEL Sainte-Croix de Neuilly is the parents' association for both the primary school and the collège, lycée, and CPGE. It organizes events (new parent welcome, forums, Christmas market, annual gala), advocates for families, and contributes to school animation. The association has an 18-member elected council serving 3-year terms.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• École Alsacienne: Elite private (under contrat d'association) Catholic school in central Paris serving students from primary through classes préparatoires, competing for the same affluent, academically-oriented Parisian families and offering comparable bilingual and EC/Bac pathways.
• Lycée Sainte-Geneviève (Ginette): Renowned Catholic institution in Verrières-le-Buisson (Île-de-France) offering top-tier classes préparatoires to elite French schools; directly comparable to Sainte-Croix's CPGE-ECG offering and competing for the same Paris-region preparatory-class student pool.
• Lycée Saint-Louis (Paris): Historic Catholic (originally Jesuit) lycée in the 6th arrondissement of Paris offering classes préparatoires of national standing; comparable as a long-established Paris-based Catholic school with strong CPGE positioning and similar fee-based enrollment model.
• Lycée Fénelon: Catholic K-12 school in central Paris with strong academic traditions and prepa pathways; competes with Sainte-Croix for top-tier Parisian families and overlaps on bilingual programs, pastoral dimension and Paris-Nanterre-area university equivalences.

Others

• Enseignement Catholique (France): National umbrella body and network for Catholic schools in France, of which the OGEC Notre-Dame de Sainte-Croix is a member via FNOGEC. Represents the broader collective/network rather than a competing institution.
• Université Paris-Nanterre: Public university that has signed a convention with Sainte-Croix CPGE allowing students to obtain licence equivalences; a partner rather than competitor that extends Sainte-Croix's offerings rather than competing.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

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Profiles8 records

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