ogec Saint Charles

What ogec Saint Charles does

ogec Saint Charles (legal name: Centre Scolaire Saint Charles) is a private Catholic educational institution located at 26 avenue Victor Hugo in Rillieux-la-Pape, France, operating within the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region. The institution delivers comprehensive education from Maternelle (preschool, ages 3-6) through Terminale (final year of high school), structured across four business units: École (Maternelle and Primaire), Collège (middle school), Lycée Général (academic high school), and Lycée Professionnel (vocational high school). The school operates under the charism of the Présentation de Marie religious congregation, founded by Sainte Marie Rivier, and integrates pastoral programming—including sacraments, pilgrimage to Lourdes, and interreligious dialogue—across all grade levels. Director General Georges Despierre leads the institution, which is governed by a Board of Directors (Tutelle) within the French Catholic education system (OGEC status).

The technology stack is modest and focused on administrative rather than instructional differentiation. The school uses EcoleDirecte, a third-party digital platform for parent-student-school communication, grade management, and administration, and has deployed an iPad program at the collège level for daily learning. Specialized academic programs include Cambridge English certification at the primary level, a ULIS unit for students with disabilities at the collège level, and Parcoursup guidance services for post-baccalaureate applications. The website (st-charles.eu) is hosted by OVH and designed by Studio Nineteen, with GDPR-compliant data handling. The school demonstrates strong academic outcomes, including a 100% BAC général pass rate in 2026 with 90.4% of students earning mentions (honors), and individual student recognition at the 2026 Olympiades académiques de mathématiques.

Revenue is generated primarily through annual tuition fees and family contributions ('contributions familiales'), with pricing not publicly disclosed. The school maintains approximately 1,500-2,000 students (per school scale commentary) and operates with active enrollment for the 2026-2027 academic year. Go-to-market relies on direct family enrollment, word-of-mouth referrals, community engagement through APEL (parents' association), and pastoral activities rather than paid marketing. Strategic partnerships include the Communauté Missionnaire de Villaregia for pastoral animation, the Présentation de Marie network for spiritual oversight, and rotating annual charity partners (Hope for Kinshasa, Alafia Wé, Phoenix - Semeurs de paix) for community solidarity runs.

Name

ogec Saint Charles

Legal name

Centre Scolaire Saint Charles

Website

https://st-charles.eu

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Centre Scolaire Saint Charles is a private Catholic K-12 school in Rillieux-la-Pape, France, serving approximately 1,500-2,000 students from Maternelle through Terminale (general and vocational tracks) under the Presentation of Marie religious network, with strong academic outcomes and integrated pastoral programming.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

NAICS

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

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Faith-Based Education & Formation (Seminaries, Religious Schools, Catechesis) (BPAGAJAD)

Keywords

• Private catholic education
• K-12 schooling services
• Preschool primary education
• Vocational high school programs
• Religious education programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Rillieux-la-Pape

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Tuition and School Contributions: The school generates revenue through tuition fees and family contributions for educational services spanning Maternelle through Lycée levels. Pricing is not publicly disclosed on the website.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

ogec Saint Charles operates a single-campus Catholic school delivering continuous education from Maternelle (preschool, ages 3-6) through Terminale (high school senior year), including a primary school with Cambridge English certification, a collège with an iPad program and ULIS disability-inclusion unit, a lycée général preparing students for the Baccalauréat, and a lycée professionnel for direct workforce entry. The offering is bundled with integrated pastoral/spiritual formation under the Presentation de Marie charism, plus higher-education orientation support via Parcoursup. Revenue is generated through annual tuition contributions (contributions familiales) paid by enrolled families.

Product overview

Saint Charles is a Catholic school center offering comprehensive education from maternelle (preschool) through terminale (high school senior year). The institution operates as a unified educational ecosystem comprising an école (maternelle and primaire), a collège (middle school with iPad program and ULIS support), a lycée général (academic track), and a lycée professionnel (vocational track). The school follows the Presentation de Marie Rivier charism with integrated pastoral education. The product portfolio includes specialized programs such as Cambridge English certification, interreligious dialogue experiences, pilgrimage programs, and higher education guidance through Parcoursup. Academic excellence is demonstrated through a 100% Baccalauréat pass rate.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• École Maternelle et Primaire Early childhood and primary education program serving children from Petite Section through CM2, offering English language instruction through the Cambridge certification program, specialized support for students with particular learning needs, and sports activities. Targeted at families enrolling children ages 3 through 11.
• Collège Middle school program for students in 6ème through 3ème, featuring a dedicated iPad project, a ULIS unit for students with disabilities, a sports association, and educational trips including language immersion to London. Targeted at families enrolling students ages 11 through 15.
• Lycée Général General high school program preparing students for the Baccalauréat examination, with reported outcomes of a 100% pass rate in 2026 and 90.4% of candidates receiving honors. Includes Parcoursup orientation support for university applications. Targeted at families enrolling students ages 15 through 18.
• Lycée Professionnel Professional high school program aligned with current French reforms, preparing students for direct entry into the workforce through practical and theoretical vocational education. Targeted at families seeking an alternative to the general academic track.
• Pastorale (Religious Education) Pastoral and spiritual education program following the Presentation de Marie Rivier charism, including interreligious dialogue, pilgrimage to Lourdes, sacraments preparation (Baptism, Communion, Confirmation), and moral and spiritual formation activities integrated across Maternelle through Terminale. Targeted at families seeking Catholic faith formation alongside academics.
• Enseignement Supérieur (Parcoursup guidance) Higher-education guidance service supporting students through the Parcoursup application process for university and higher-education admissions. Targeted at lycée students and their families preparing post-bac transitions.

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Phoenix - Semeurs de paixminorOthers · 1 January 2025School's 2025 solidarity run supported Lebanese children with special educational needs affected by war, through the association founded by Fouad Hassoun that provides medical and school support at Notre-Dame du Rosaire school in Abdine.
• Alafia WéminorOthers · 1 January 2024School solidarity run in 2024 supported this association working to build drinking water wells in Africa to guarantee access to this essential resource for thousands of families.
• Hope for KinshasaminorOthers · 1 January 2023School community participated in solidarity run in 2023 to support the construction and equipping of a media library for children and youth in Kinshasa.
• APEL (Association des Parents d'Elèves)coreOthersThe school's parent association actively supports school events, organizes the kermesse (festival), provides refreshments at school functions, and contributes to the overall school community. APEL parents assist with logistics at events like the Bal des 3èmes and contribute to school communications.
• Communauté Missionnaire de VillaregiacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMissionary community from Italy provides pastoral animation for major events including Holy Week, Easter, and special school celebrations. Father Mauro, Astrid, and Laurence regularly work with students from Maternelle through Terminale on spiritual development activities.
• Présentation de MariecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe religious congregation overseeing the school's Catholic identity and educational mission. Founded by Sainte Marie Rivier, whose charism 'Soyons un Evangile ouvert où chacun puisse lire Jésus-Christ' inspires the school's pastoral approach.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Réseau Lasallien: Larger Catholic school network across France and globally, operating multiple K-12 institutions. Provides comparison for multi-site scale versus Saint Charles' single-campus model.
• Enseignement Catholique (SGEC): National federation representing ~7,500 Catholic schools in France. Saint Charles is affiliated through the OGEC structure; the federation provides governance, advocacy, and network resources.

Direct peers

• École Alsacienne: Elite private Catholic K-12 school in Paris with comprehensive maternelle-to-terminale offering and strong academic outcomes. Comparable in program structure though serving a more affluent Parisian catchment.
• Cours Fénelon: Catholic school network with multiple sites across France offering comprehensive K-12 education. Comparable in faith-based positioning with broader geographic reach.
• Institution des Chartreux: Catholic K-12 institution in Lyon offering maternelle through lycée with similar pastoral program. Direct geographic and structural peer within the Lyon Catholic school ecosystem.
• Lycée Notre-Dame de France: Catholic secondary school in Lyon with strong academic track record and pastoral identity. Direct Lyon-area peer competing for similar families.
• Institution Sainte-Marie d'Antony: Catholic K-12 institution in the Paris region offering maternelle through lycée with pastoral education. Comparable in mission, scale, and comprehensive offering.
• Collège-Lycée Saint-Louis: Catholic school in Paris spanning collège and lycée with strong academic reputation and Parcoursup preparation. Comparable in curriculum depth and post-bac orientation focus.

Others

• APEL (Association des Parents d'Élèves): National parents' association for Catholic schools in France. Saint Charles has a local APEL chapter; the national body provides ecosystem context and advocacy.
• OGEC (Organisme de Gestion de l'Enseignement Catholique): National governance body for Catholic school management organizations in France. Saint Charles operates under this legal structure, connecting it to the broader Catholic education ecosystem.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

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Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

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