Lycée Saint Joseph - Saint Jean de Lectoure

What Lycée Saint Joseph - Saint Jean de Lectoure does

Ensemble Scolaire Saint-Joseph, formally operated under OGEC SAINT-JOSEPH Lectoure Fleurance, is a private Catholic educational group serving families in the Gers department of rural southwestern France. The institution offers a continuous educational pathway from maternelle through lycée across five campuses: École Immaculée Conception (preschool and primary) and Collège Saint-Joseph in Lectoure, Collège Saint-Joseph in Fleurance, and Lycée Saint-Jean in Lectoure. The lycée operates with approximately 130 students across six classes, including 70 boarders, supported by boarding facilities at Rue Sainte-Claire. Academic programs are enhanced by extracurricular offerings including classical languages (Latin, Ancient Greek), Cambridge English certification, choir programs (Les Chanteurs de Saint-Jean, La Maîtrise), sports association with two national UGSEL titles, and a recently launched Dual Diploma program with Academica enabling French baccalauréat alongside US high school diploma attainment.

The business model combines recurring monthly family tuition contributions with state subsidies under the French contract d'association framework. Tuition is tiered across five tranches based on family quotient (QF), ranging from €45.75/month at the lowest tranche to €582.05/month at the highest, with multi-child discounts (5% second child, 10% third child) and additional fees for demi-pension (lunch) and internat (boarding) services. The French state funds teacher salaries under the association contract, while OGEC finances non-teaching personnel, property, equipment, and Catholic-character activities through family contributions. The GTM motion is direct-to-consumer via the official website, the Ecole Directe digital parent portal, and annual open house events, with pre-registration through a dedicated system.

The school operates under the ecclesiastical tutelage of the Diocese of Auch, with Guillaume Cournet as chef d'établissement. Founded originally by philosopher Pierre Gardeil (1932-2010), the institution emphasizes small class sizes, personalized attention, and a values-based education grounded in Catholic teaching. Recent strategic activity includes a lycée building extension project announced in late 2025, a Cadets de la Sécurité Civile program with SDIS 32, and a 100% DNB pass rate at Collège Saint-Joseph Fleurance in 2026. No venture, private equity, or institutional capital is involved; ownership and governance remain fully within the standard OGEC non-profit structure.

Name

Lycée Saint Joseph - Saint Jean de Lectoure

Legal name

OGEC SAINT-JOSEPH Lectoure Fleurance

Website

https://saintjosephlectoure.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Private Catholic educational group in Gers, France, operating five campuses from maternelle through lycée under OGEC governance, with approximately 130 lycée students including 70 boarders. Revenue derives from tiered family tuition contributions supplemented by state funding for teacher salaries under the French association contract.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private Catholic K-12 Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Faith-Based (Religious) K–12 Schools (EDAJABAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Charter Language Immersion & Bilingual Schools (EDAJACAI), Interscholastic Athletics (Varsity/JV Teams) (EDAJAJAA)

Keywords

• Private catholic education
• Primary school education
• Secondary school programs
• Boarding school services
• Religious K-12 education

Headquarters

HQ city

Lectoure

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Family Tuition Contributions: Monthly family contributions based on family quotient (quotient familial), ranging from Tranche 1 (≤6000€) to Tranche 5 (≥35000€). Contributions include mandatory family contribution plus optional demi-pension (lunch) or internat (boarding) fees. Price per occasional meal: 8.50€ (6€ for school activities). Discounts: 5% for second child, 10% for third child, 25% on boarding fees for 3 boarding children.
2. State Funding for Teachers: Under contract association with the state, only teachers' salaries are paid by the state. Non-teaching staff, property maintenance, equipment, and activities related to the Catholic character of the establishment are funded by the school.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Ensemble Scolaire Saint-Joseph is a private Catholic educational group operating five schools across the Lectoure and Fleurance campuses in the Gers department of France. It delivers a continuous educational pathway from maternelle through lycée, supplemented by boarding facilities (internat), choir programs, sports associations, and an international Dual Diploma program with a U.S. partner. The schools operate under contract of association with the French state and under the ecclesiastical tutelage of the Diocese of Auch, with tuition set on a sliding scale tied to family income (quotient familial).

Product overview

Ensemble Scolaire Saint-Joseph is a private Catholic educational group operating across multiple campuses in Lectoure and Fleurance, Gers, France. It offers a unified educational pathway from maternelle through lycée through five distinct institutions: École Immaculée Conception (preschool/primary), two Collèges Saint-Joseph (middle schools), and Lycée Saint-Jean (high school). The portfolio includes core academic programs enhanced by complementary offerings such as Les Chanteurs de Saint-Jean choir, La Maîtrise choir, Association Sportive (sports), and the Dual Diploma international program. Boarding facilities (internat) are available across campuses, with the high school accommodating 70 boarders.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• École Immaculée Conception

Quantifiable outcome

• 100% DNB pass rate achieved by Collège Saint-Joseph Fleurance 2026

Named customers1 record

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

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No

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Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• SDIS 32 (Service Départemental d'Incendie et de Secours du Gers)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerConvention signed for Cadets de la Sécurité Civile program. SDIS 32 provides training and oversight for students in the civil security cadet program. Lieutenant Guy Cavillon from SDIS 32 co-encadrés students alongside school professor Mr Baqué who is also a volunteer firefighter.
• Chants de GaronneminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMusical theatre company collaborated with the school Maîtrise on Mozart's Magic Flute opera production. Emmanuel Gardeil served as director.
• UGSELcoreOthersSports federation for Catholic schools. School has won two national UGSEL titles in rugby and participates in UGSEL competitions.
• Diocèse d'AuchcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDiocesan oversight for the Catholic character of the establishment under the tutelle diocésaine du Gers.
• Cambridge English QualificationscoreTechnology or IntegrationEuropean section prepares students for Cambridge English certification through SVT courses in English and reinforced English classes.
• Academica - Dual DiplomacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership enabling students to obtain both French baccalauréat and US high school diploma. First graduate Charlotte achieved Dual Diploma in 2026.
• OGEC Saint-Joseph Lectoure FleurancecoreOthersÉcole Organisatrice de l'Enseignement Catholique - the legal entity managing the establishment. Responsible for financial administration, property, and personnel.
• APELminorOthersParents association representing families. 25€ optional membership fee supports school activities.
• EthiquableminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal cooperative (SCOP) chocolate manufacturer visited by students for educational tours about fair trade and sustainable business.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• Institution Saint-Joseph (La Légion d'Honneur): Independent Catholic K-12 institution in Saint-Denis with maternelle, collège and lycée under state-contract structure. Direct comparable for full maternelle-to-lycée private Catholic school with boarding and Cambridge-style international options.
• Ensemble Scolaire Saint-Pierre (various): Network of mid-sized Catholic écoles-collèges-lycées under OGEC in France. Comparable as private Catholic K-12 ensembles with associated boarding options and Catholic diocesan supervision.
• Ensemble Scolaire Jean-Baptiste de La Salle: Catholic private K-12 ensemble scolaire (école, collège, lycée) under contrat d'association in southern France. Closely comparable as a regional Catholic K-12 group with OGEC/Lasallian governance and similar state-funding structure.

Others

• UGSEL National: National sports federation for Catholic schools; Saint-Joseph competes in UGSEL competitions and has won two national UGSEL titles. Comparable as the governing/peer body for Catholic school sports extracurriculars.
• Diocèse d'Auch (school network): Diocesan authority providing tutelle for Saint-Joseph Lectoure Fleurance. Comparable as the supervising body and ecosystem of Catholic K-12 schools across the Gers department under which the Ensemble Scolaire operates.
• Enseignement Catholique (Enseignement Catholique Paris / national): National federation of OGEC-managed Catholic schools in France. Directly comparable as the institutional umbrella and standards body under which Saint-Joseph Lectoure Fleurance operates.

Broad incumbents

• Apprentis d'Auteuil: Largest private Catholic network of schools, boarding houses and youth services in France. Highly comparable OGEC-style K-12 and youth education operating model under Catholic auspices with public funding for teachers.
• École Jeannine Manuel: Highly regarded French private K-12 school with international programs and bilingual track. Comparable as a French private school offering dual diplomas and Cambridge-style international tracks, though much larger and urban.
• Réseau La Salle France: National federation of more than 130 Catholic schools in France (Lycée Français Lasallien network) running maternelle through lycée programs under contrat d'association. Direct comparable for governance and funding structure.

Regional players

• Lycée Français de New York / Lycée Français International: French-accredited K-12 institutions serving French families abroad. Comparable for the Dual Diploma / international program framing, but operate abroad rather than in rural France.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

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