Saint-Joseph Reims

What Saint-Joseph Reims does

Saint-Joseph Reims is a private Catholic K-12 institution operating under the spiritual and administrative tutelage of the Compagnie de Jésus (Society of Jesus / Jesuits) and a member of the AILE (Association Ignace de Loyola Éducation) network. Founded in 1658, the establishment provides a full educational continuum — École (primary), Collège (middle school), Lycée (high school), Classes Préparatoires for elite French higher-education entrance exams, and an Internat (boarding) covering both secondary levels — to families in Reims, France, on a single 177 rue des Capucins campus. A dedicated pastoral programme rooted in Ignatian spirituality, ULIS inclusive classes for students with disabilities, and strong language teaching form the academic and values-driven proposition.

The school's technology stack is conventional and entirely third-party: École Directe handles student and family daily academic tracking (grades, timetables, homework, absences, messaging), ESIDOC supports the CDI/Belles-Lettres documentation centre, and SolTéA is used to receive taxe d'apprentissage (apprenticeship tax) contributions as mandated by URSSAF and Caisse des Dépôts. The institution is GDPR-compliant with SSL encryption and five-year data retention.

Revenue is not publicly disclosed; as a private religious educational institution, financial statements are not available. Income sources include tuition and enrolment fees (pricing not published), boarding fees, apprenticeship tax via SolTéA, philanthropic grants from the Fondation Saint-Joseph Reims (sheltered by Fondation de Montcheuil, having granted over 200,000 euros since 2021), and community fundraising via Les Amis de la Chapelle for heritage restoration. Go-to-market is direct enrollment on campus through per-division secretariats, supported by the APEL parent association (24 administrators) and a biannual alumni magazine, Le Sourire de Reims (3,300 copies per issue). The institution is governed by a chef d'établissement coordinateur (Jean-Edouard Brun) with named functional leads across every level, and is affiliated with UDOGEC, FNOGEC, UNAPEL, the Reims diocesan directorate, and the Rectorat de l'Académie de Reims.

Name

Saint-Joseph Reims

Legal name

Saint Joseph

Website

https://saint-joseph.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Saint-Joseph Reims is a private Jesuit Catholic K-12 institution in Reims, France, founded in 1658, serving families across primary, middle, high school, Classes Préparatoires, and boarding divisions under the AILE Jesuit school network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private Catholic K-12 Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Christian Colleges with Theological Programs (EDAHAKAG)

akta.pro secondary industry

Charter College-Prep & Advanced Academics Schools (EDAJACAJ)

Keywords

• Catholic K-12 education
• Jesuit school network
• Preparatory classes
• Boarding school services
• Pastoral education

Headquarters

HQ city

Reims

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Saint-Joseph Reims operates a comprehensive Jesuit Catholic K-12 school offering primary school (École), middle school (Collège), high school (Lycée) with post-bac preparatory classes (prépas), and boarding facilities (Internat) for secondary students. The institution integrates Ignatian pastoral care, language instruction, inclusive ULIS classes, and a documentation centre (CDI/Belles-Lettres), serving children aged roughly 3–18 in Reims, France.

Product overview

Saint-Joseph Reims operates as a Jesuit Catholic educational institution offering a comprehensive K-12 school system. The establishment provides primary school (École), middle school (Collège), and high school (Lycée) education, supplemented by preparatory classes (Classes Préparatoires) for post-baccalaureate preparation. Additional services include boarding facilities (Internat) for both secondary levels, a documentation center (CDI/Belles-Lettres) supporting student research, pastoral services rooted in Ignatian spirituality, and a biannual institutional publication 'Le Sourire de Reims' for alumni engagement.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• École (Primary School)
• Collège (Middle School)
• Lycée (High School)
• Classes Préparatoires (Prépas)
• Internat (Boarding)
• Centre de Documentation et d'Information (CDI) / Belles-Lettres
• Pastorale (Pastoral Services)
• Le Sourire de Reims

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Partnerships

17 partnerships are on record, tiered major, core and minor.

• Loyola XXI (Barcelona gathering)majorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 November 2024A triennial gathering of staff from Jesuit schools in France held in Barcelona from 7–10 November 2024. Saint-Joseph sent approximately 40 staff members. Included visits to local Jesuit schools, architectural tours (Gaudi), Montserrat monastery, and mass at Santa Maria del Mar.
• Fondation de MontcheuilcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021A Jesuit foundation recognised as being of public utility that shelters the Fondation Saint-Joseph Reims, enabling donors to benefit from tax deductions and allowing the school foundation to receive legacies.
• Compagnie de Jésus (Jesuits)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSaint-Joseph operates under the tutelage of the Jesuit Company (Compagnie de Jésus) and is a member of the AILE network (Association Ignace de Loyola Éducation). The Jesuit connection provides the school's Ignatian spiritual foundation, educational pedagogy, and participation in triennial gatherings such as Loyola XXI.
• Diocèse de ReimscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Bishop of the Reims diocese recognises and supports the school's pastoral dimension, encouraging it and entrusting its responsibility to the head of establishment. The school maintains links with other Catholic schools in Reims and the 'espace missionnaire Reims Sud'.
• Fondation Saint-Joseph ReimscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSheltered by the Fondation de Montcheuil (a Jesuit foundation recognised as a public utility), the foundation raises funds to support the school's educational project, provide scholarships to vulnerable families, and finance capital investments (computer rooms, dormitory modernisation, greening projects). Over €200,000 granted since 2021.
• Association des Parents d'Élèves (APEL)majorGTM or Marketing PartnerThe APEL is an active parent association with 24 administrators and a charged mission. It organises key community events including the Christmas market, a Careers Forum, and an annual Gala, serving as a primary communication link between families and the school.
• Les Amis de la ChapellemajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerA dedicated association raising funds for the restoration and maintenance of the school's historic chapel. Has coordinated the financing of 21 stained glass windows and broader restoration work documented in regional press.
• Le Sourire de ReimsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerA biannual SARL publication (capital €7,500) produced entirely at Saint-Joseph, edited by J. Torres and A. David. Distributed to 3,300 copies per issue to families, recent graduates, and alumni. Serves as a community magazine and alumni link.
• AILE (Association Ignace de Loyola Éducation)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe network of Jesuit schools in France that Saint-Joseph belongs to, coordinating educational projects, pedagogical exchanges, and the Loyola XXI triennial staff gatherings.
• Other Jesuit schools (Réseau jésuite)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSaint-Joseph is linked with Jesuit schools across France including La Providence (Amiens), Saint-Louis de Gonzague (Paris), Sainte-Geneviève (Versailles), Saint-Marc (Lyon), Saint-Joseph (Avignon), Le Caousou (Toulouse), Saint-Joseph de Tivoli (Bordeaux), and others.
• UDOGEC (Union Départementale des Organismes de Gestion des Écoles Catholiques)minorOthersDepartmental union of Catholic school management organisations in the Marne department.
• FNOGEC (Fédération Nationale des Organismes de Gestion des établissements de l'Enseignement Catholique)minorOthersNational federation supporting the management and governance of Catholic schools in France.
• APEL / URAPEL / UNAPELminorOthersLocal, regional, and national parent association federations for Catholic schools, providing resources and representation for parents.
• Direction Interdiocésaine de l'Enseignement Catholique de Reims Ardennes ChâlonsminorOthersDiocesan directorate overseeing Catholic education in the Reims, Ardennes, and Châlons region, located at 2 rue Edouard Branly, 51500 Taissy.
• Rectorat de l'Académie de ReimsminorOthersThe regional education authority for the Reims academy, responsible for overseeing public and private education in the region.
• Ville de ReimsminorOthersThe city of Reims, a partner in local educational and community initiatives.
• Foyer Saint-SixteminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerA student residence animated by the Chemin Neuf Community, housing approximately 20 students aged 18–25. Located at 8 rue du Lieutenant Herduin, Reims.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Institution Notre-Dame Saint-François (Reims): Local Catholic K-12 school in Reims operating under diocesan authority. While not Jesuit, it competes directly with Saint-Joseph Reims for Catholic families in the same city and offers a comparable values-based K-12 education pathway.
• Saint-Marc (Lyon): Jesuit school in Lyon, AILE network member, offering K-12 Catholic education with the same Compagnie de Jésus oversight. Comparable in mission, pedagogy, and multi-level structure to Saint-Joseph Reims.
• La Providence (Amiens): French Jesuit K-12 school in Amiens within the same AILE network. Operates the same Jesuit (Compagnie de Jésus) tutelage, Ignatian pedagogy, and offers primary-through-lycée education, making it a directly comparable peer referenced by Saint-Joseph in its own partner network.
• Le Caousou (Toulouse): Jesuit K-12 school in Toulouse within the AILE network. Operates Compagnie de Jésus tutelage and Ignatian pedagogy across primary, middle, and high school levels, making it a directly comparable peer.
• Saint-Joseph (Avignon): Jesuit K-12 school in Avignon referenced in Saint-Joseph Reims's own AILE partnership list. Offers the same Compagnie de Jésus-supervised Catholic K-12 education with Ignatian pastoral programme.
• Sainte-Geneviève (Versailles): Jesuit school in Versailles within the AILE network offering K-12 Catholic education with a strong post-bac prépa track. Operates the same Compagnie de Jésus tutelage and Ignatian pedagogical framework as Saint-Joseph Reims.
• Saint-Joseph de Tivoli (Bordeaux): Jesuit K-12 school in Bordeaux within the AILE network. Provides the same Compagnie de Jésus-supervised Catholic K-12 education as Saint-Joseph Reims, with Ignatian spiritual formation.
• Saint-Louis de Gonzague (Franklin) Paris: Prestigious Jesuit K-12 school in Paris within the AILE network. Like Saint-Joseph Reims, it offers an integrated K-12 path rooted in Ignatian spirituality, with strong academic results feeding into elite higher education — a directly comparable Jesuit peer.

Others

• Foyer Saint-Sixte (Chemin Neuf Community, Reims): Reims-based student residence operated by the Chemin Neuf Community, already listed as a Saint-Joseph partner housing ~20 students. Relevant as an adjacent faith-based residential and formation provider serving a similar student demographic.

Broad incumbents

• Lycée Stanislas (Paris): Largest private Catholic K-12 school in Paris with a prominent prépa track. Comparable to Saint-Joseph Reims in offering values-based K-12 plus post-bac prépas, though much larger and operating outside the Jesuit network.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks4 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

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Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

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