Collège et lycée privés Saint-Joseph

What Collège et lycée privés Saint-Joseph does

Collège et lycée privés Saint-Joseph, legally registered as Saint Joseph - Saint François La Salle Thonon-les-Bains, is a private Catholic educational institution under contract with the French State, operated under the tutelage of the Frères des écoles Chrétiennes (Lasallian network). Founded circa 1830-1831 and approaching its 195th year, the institution is headquartered on a 4.5-hectare campus at 16 Avenue d'Evian in Thonon-les-Bains, Haute-Savoie, with the main school building constructed in 1914 overlooking Lake Geneva.

The school delivers a continuous educational pathway from age 2 to post-baccalaureate across four interconnected campuses: École Saint-François (maternelle and primaire, including a Poussin passerelle and ULIS-equivalent structures), Collège Saint-Joseph (lower secondary), Lycée Saint-Joseph (upper secondary with général and technologique tracks including STL Biotechnologies, Section Européenne, and the Baccalauréat Français International), and Post-BAC programs (BTS Biologie Médicale BioMed, BTS Bioanalyses en Laboratoire de Contrôle BioALC, and a Licence professionnelle Biologie et Biotechnologie en alternance delivered with ENILV and CNAM). It enrolls approximately 1,900 students and supports instruction with conventional facilities (SVT and Physical Sciences labs with EXAO equipment, multimedia and documentation centers, gymnasium, arts and music spaces, cafeteria managed by Mille et un repas).

The business model is a tuition-driven subscription model combined with multi-source public funding. Families pay annual fees structured by level (poussin/maternelle/primaire, collège/lycée, BTS with cafeteria and residence components, all published for the 2026-2027 cycle). Additional revenue comes from government subsidies (Région Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, Conseil Départemental Haute-Savoie, Ville de Thonon) supporting infrastructure and pedagogical projects, and from entreprise contributions via the taxe d'apprentissage channeling into BTS and Licence laboratory equipment. The go-to-market motion is event-driven, anchored on Portes Ouvertes, online pre-registration via EcoleDirecte starting each November, the APEL parent association, and the ECT and Lasallian referral networks. Reported 2025 outcomes include a 99% Baccalauréat pass rate and 94% DNB pass rate, and a 2026 regional first prize in the Bulle de Mémoire competition.

Name

Collège et lycée privés Saint-Joseph

Legal name

Saint Joseph - Saint François La Salle Thonon-les-Bains

Website

https://stjothonon.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1830

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Saint-Joseph is a 195-year-old private Catholic school under contract with the French State in Thonon-les-Bains, serving ~1,900 students from age 2 through post-baccalaureate (BTS, Licence) within the Lasallian network, with tuition plus government and enterprise subsidies as its funding base.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private K-12 Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (611310)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYEDAJABAA

Nonsectarian Independent Day Schools

Education/K–12 / Primary & Secondary Education/Private & Independent K–12 Schools

SECONDARYEDAHABAJ

Faith-Affiliated Private Research Universities

Education/Higher Education (Colleges & Universities)/Private Research Universities

Keywords

• Private Catholic education
• K-12 schooling
• Post-baccalaureate programs
• BTS biotechnology training
• Lasallian education network

Headquarters

HQ city

Thonon-les-Bains

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Tuition fees from families: Private Catholic school under contract with the French state, collecting tuition fees from families for educational services spanning nursery school through post-baccalaureate programs.
2. Government subsidies: Receives financial support from regional (Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes), departmental (Haute-Savoie), and municipal (Ville de Thonon) authorities as a contracted private educational establishment.
3. Taxe d'apprentissage: Receives apprenticeship tax contributions from companies to support vocational training programs, particularly for BTS and higher education programs. This represents an important funding source for laboratory equipment and training quality.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Private Catholic educational institution under contract with the French State, operating within the Lasallian network, delivering education from early childhood (age 2) through post-baccalaureate programs. The school offers maternelle/primaire, collège, lycée (général and technologique tracks), and Post-BAC programs including BTS in medical biology and bioanalysis, plus a Licence professionnelle in Biology and Biotechnology delivered in apprenticeship format.

Product overview

Collège et lycée privés Saint-Joseph is a private Catholic educational institution under contract with the State and part of the Lasallian network, offering comprehensive education from early childhood (age 2) through higher education. The institution operates across four main campuses: École Saint-François (maternelle and primary), Collège Saint-Joseph (lower secondary with ULIS), Lycée Saint-Joseph (upper secondary with général and technologique tracks), and Post-BAC programs. The product portfolio includes core educational programs at each level, specialized BTS programs in medical biology (BioMed) and bioanalysis/lab control (BioALC), an alternating-format university licence in biology and biotechnology (in partnership with ENILV and CNAM), the Baccalauréat Français International (BFI), and preparatory modules for higher education. Support services include school catering (1001 Repas), academic support, supervised study sessions, and extra-curricular sports and cultural activities.

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Products and services

• École Saint-François (Maternelle et Primaire)
• Collège Saint-Joseph Lower secondary education (grades 6ème to 3ème) with ULIS structure for students with disabilities, language programs, and orientation services.
• Lycée Saint-Joseph (2nde, 1ère, Terminale) Upper secondary education offering général and technologique tracks, including STL biotechnologies, European Section, and Baccalauréat Français International (BFI).
• Licence Biologie et Biotechnologie en Alternance Level 3 (BAC+3) university degree in Biology and Biotechnology offered in apprenticeship/alternance format, in partnership with ENILV and CNAM, covering 450 hours of coursework in statistics, bioinformatics, molecular biology, and quality control.
• BTS Bioanalyses en Laboratoire de Contrôle (BioALC) Two-year BTS diploma training technicians for quality control laboratories in bio-industry, pharmaceutical, cosmetic, and food sectors. Unique training in Haute-Savoie.
• BTS Biologie Médicale BioMed Two-year BTS diploma in medical biology for positions in medical analysis laboratories, hospital labs, and veterinary labs.
• Baccalauréat Français International (BFI) International French Baccalaureate program with enhanced international components and preparation for studies abroad.
• Modules Préparatoires aux Études Supérieures Preparatory modules for higher education providing bridge courses and orientation support for students transitioning to university or professional studies.

Quantifiable outcome

• 99% Baccalauréat pass rate in 2025
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and supporting.

• ENILV (Établissement National d'Ingénieurs en Licence Professionnelle)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2019Partnership for delivering the Licence professionnelle Biologie et Biotechnologie en alternance. ENILV provides university-level curriculum and validation while Saint-Joseph provides facilities and student recruitment.
• CNAM (Conservatoire National des Arts et Métiers)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2019Partnership for the Licence professionnelle Biologie et Biotechnologie en alternance program, providing academic certification and quality assurance.
• Région Auvergne-Rhône-AlpescoreOthersProvides annual financial support for pedagogical projects and infrastructure investments including gymnasium thermal insulation, laboratory equipment, and library materials. Funding for 2025 included various facility improvements.
• Conseil Départemental Haute-SavoiemajorOthersSupports pedagogical projects in prevention, sports, French language, and history-geography. Funding covers programs including Conduites à risques, Le numérique, Education aux médias, Savoir Naviguer, Savoir Nager, Semaine Lac, and Collège au Cinéma.
• Ville de ThononmajorOthersFinancially supports Saint-François school for pedestrian permits, bicycle permits, climbing, swimming lessons, and dictionary gifts to CM2 students.
• Mille et un repas (1001 Repas)supportingOthersProvides daily school catering services with menu options including choice of starter, protein dish, accompaniment, dairy, and dessert. Implements Zero Waste (Zéro Gaspil) initiative.
• Frères des écoles Chrétiennes (Lasallian Network)coreOthersThe school operates under Lasallian (Saint Jean Baptiste de La Salle) tutorship, part of the international Lasallian network of Catholic educational institutions. Provides educational philosophy, guidelines, and network support.
• ECT (Enseignement Catholique de Thonon)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCoordinates with other Catholic schools in the Thonon area including Sacré Coeur, Jeanne d'Arc, and ESL. Harmonizes open days and shares best practices.
• Académie de GrenoblecoreOthersOfficial education authority overseeing the school's activities and certifying compliance with national curriculum standards.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• École Alsacienne: Elite private Catholic K-12 school in Paris. Comparable as a high-performing French private school with strong Bac results, prestigious brand, and broad curriculum from maternelle through lycée, though operating in a different geography and price tier.
• Lycée Notre-Dame de Sion: Well-known Parisian Catholic school with K-12 and post-bac offerings. Comparable as a faith-based private institution with established academic reputation and a wide curriculum, though in a different geographic market.
• Institution Notre-Dame de Sainte-Croix (Saint-Cloud): Established Catholic school in the Paris suburbs covering K-12 with strong Bac results. Comparable as a values-based private school with similar student mix and academic positioning.
• Collège Stanislas (Paris): Major private Catholic K-12 school in Paris. Comparable delivery model (state-contracted Catholic K-12 with strong Bac outcomes and broad curriculum), at a much larger scale and in a denser competitive market.
• Sainte-Croix de Neuilly: Prestigious Catholic school in Neuilly-sur-Seine offering K-12 education with strong academic outcomes. Comparable as a private Catholic institution with values-based education and selective admissions, though much larger and in the Paris region.

Direct peers

• Institution Saint-Joseph (Paris): Another private Catholic school in the broader Saint-Joseph/Lasallian network in France. Comparable as a state-contracted Catholic K-12 institution sharing the Lasallian tutorship and similar operating model, though larger and located in Paris.
• Enseignement Catholique de Thonon (ECT): Network coordinating Sacré Coeur, Jeanne d'Arc, ESL and Saint-Joseph. Functions as a peer ecosystem — same Catholic education mission, harmonized open days, and shared best practices for the same family pool in Thonon-les-Bains.
• Ensemble scolaire La Salle (Thonon/Chablais area): Direct Lasallian-network peer serving the same geography and overlapping catchment. Operates the same educational philosophy, comparable K-12 structure, and competing for the same family segment in the Thonon-Chablais basin.

Others

• ENILV (Établissement National d'Ingénieurs en Licence Professionnelle): Strategic partner and academic validator for the school's Licence professionnelle Biologie et Biotechnologie program. Comparable as a higher-education partner in the same ecosystem and a co-deliverer of the school's post-bac biotech offering.

Regional players

• Lycée Saint-Joseph de Reims: Another Saint-Joseph / Lasallian school in a different French region. Comparable as a Catholic K-12 and post-bac institution under the same tutorship, with similar program structure, though it does not directly compete in the Thonon catchment.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

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