Lycée Pierre-Marie Théas

What Lycée Pierre-Marie Théas does

Lycée Pierre-Marie Théas is a private Catholic educational institution located in Montauban, France, operating under the religious tutelage of Les Ursulines de l'Union romaine and branded as part of the Groupe scolaire Théas – Institut Familial. It serves approximately 2,315 students across a single integrated K-12 and post-secondary continuum: the École Institut Familial (459 students, maternelle through CM2), the Collège Institut Familial (637 students, 6e through 3e, including an EGPA adapted-education section), the Lycée Général et Technologique (1,185 students), the Lycée Professionnel offering Bac Pro tracks in hospitality, administration and customer relations, and a BTS Commerce International program (34 students). The institution is the effective monopoly provider of hotel-management education (Bac Pro Hôtellerie) within the Tarn-et-Garonne department and is ranked 10th best lycée in Occitanie and 2nd among French private lycées nationally (2025), having been designated a European Parliament Ambassador School since October 2023.

The operating model is that of a nonprofit association. Revenue is generated from four streams: family contributions (contributions familiales, the de facto tuition), boarding fees for the internat, cafeteria services, and the taxe d'apprentissage. The French State funds teaching salaries directly through the contrat d'association framework, materially de-risking the largest single cost line. The institution's technology footprint is limited to standard off-the-shelf tools (Ecole Directe for administration, WordPress for the public site), and no proprietary platform or AI capability is documented.

Strategic positioning has trended toward internationalization and EU-linked programming. Documented partnerships include the Global Classroom Project with Fairfax County Public Schools (Virginia, USA, December 2025), the F.I.R.E. sustainable-tourism project with Romanian and Italian partner schools, an exchange with Lycée Alfred Lityński (Poland), collaboration with Lycée Jeanne d'Arc (Caen), and active participation in the eTwinning network. Recent commercial moves include the launch of an accelerated driver's license preparation course and a partnership with CCE Occitanie to deliver the BTS Commerce International, indicating modest but deliberate expansion of the post-secondary value proposition.

Name

Lycée Pierre-Marie Théas

Legal name

Groupe scolaire Théas – Institut Familial

Website

https://theas-institut.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

2010

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Lycée Pierre-Marie Théas is a private Catholic K-12 and post-secondary institution in Montauban, France, serving approximately 2,315 students under the tutelage of Les Ursulines de l'Union romaine, with revenue drawn from family contributions, boarding, cafeteria services, and the apprenticeship tax.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private Education Services

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Technical and Trade Schools (6115), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (61131)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Charter Career & Technical Education (CTE) Schools (EDAJACAK)

akta.pro secondary industry

Public Career & Technical Education (CTE) Centers & Programs (EDAJAAAJ)

Keywords

• Private Catholic education
• K-12 education services
• General technological education
• Vocational hospitality training
• International commerce BTS

Headquarters

HQ city

Montauban

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Tuition Fees (Familial Contribution): As a private Catholic school under contract with the French state (contrat d'association), the school charges tuition fees (contributions familiales) from families. The amount varies based on family income and the level of education. Additionally, fees are charged for boarding (internat), cafeteria meals (restauration scolaire), and apprenticeship tax (taxe d'apprentissage).

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Lycée Pierre-Marie Théas is a private Catholic school group in Montauban, France, operating under a contract of association with the French state. It provides education from maternelle through BTS, including primary, collège, general and technological, vocational, and international-commerce programs, and runs the public-facing Le Montauriol application restaurant as a practical training facility.

Product overview

Lycée Pierre-Marie Théas is a private Catholic educational institution under contract with the French State, comprising five interconnected programs: Ecole Institut Familial (maternelle to CM2), Collège Institut Familial (6e to 3e with EGPA section), Lycée Général et Technologique (General and STMG tracks), Lycée Professionnel (vocational programs in hospitality, administration, and customer relations), and BTS Commerce International (higher education). The institution also operates a training restaurant (Le Montauriol) for hands-on hospitality education. The school has approximately 2,315 students across all levels and is located in Montauban, France.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Ecole Institut Familial Primary school program from maternelle (preschool) through CM2, serving 459 students.
• Collège Institut Familial Middle school program from 6e to 3e, including an EGPA section, serving 637 students.
• Lycée Général et Technologique General and technological high school from 2nde to Terminale, including Bac Général and STMG tracks, serving 1,185 students.
• Lycée Professionnel - Bac Pro Vocational high school offering CAP and Bac Pro programs in hospitality (Cuisine, Service), Administration, and Customer Relations.
• BTS Commerce International Two-year post-baccalaureate Higher National Diploma in International Commerce, serving 34 students.
• Le Montauriol Training restaurant open to the public, operated by hospitality students for practical work experience.

Quantifiable outcome

• 100% baccalaureate success rate
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• CCE Occitanie (Conseillers du Commerce Extérieur)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCCE Occitanie partners with BTS Commerce International students through mentorship, oral examination juries, and soft skills training. CCE members like Cédric Rousselle, Miquel Lozano, and Berengere Ferrier serve as jurors for student presentations and participate in job dating exercises.
• Fairfax County Public Schools (Virginia, USA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe school joined the Global Classroom Project (GCP) in December 2025, collaborating with Barbara Sieber (International Partnership Coordinator) and George C. Marshall High School teacher Jacques Nong Bateki. Students collaborate on Sustainable Development Goals projects and intercultural learning.
• Colegiul Tehnic Emanuil Ungureanu (Timișoara, Romania)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRomanian technical school co-founded the F.I.R.E. project (France-Italy-Romania-Europe) with Théas. 73 European students aged 15-18 collaborate on hidden tourism routes and responsible travel, creating digital platforms and interactive maps.
• IISS P. Cuppari - S. Salvati (Jesi, Italy)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerItalian school co-founded the F.I.R.E. project alongside Théas and the Romanian partner. Students work on digital storytelling about lesser-known European heritage sites using tools like interactive maps, podcasts, and videos.
• Lycée général n°3 Alfred Lityński (Suwałki, Poland)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPolish bilingual school partners in the 'From Montauban to Suwalki, young voices shaping Europe together' project. Students communicate in Spanish and English as working languages, creating digital content and exploring cultural exchanges.
• Association AseiminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAssociation specializing in support and inclusion of people with disabilities. Terminale hôtellerie students collaborated on culinary workshops promoting inclusion, completing their 'chef-d'œuvre' (end-of-year project) through community service.
• Lycée Jeanne d'Arc (Caen, Normandy)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerExchange partnership for history and cultural discovery. Students from Théas visited Normandy (March-April 2025) exploring D-Day landing sites, Mont Saint-Michel, Bayeux tapestry, and participated in student carnival.
• eTwinning NetworkcoreTechnology or IntegrationEuropean school partnership platform enabling international collaboration. Théas teachers like Emmanuel Prévost serve as eTwinning ambassadors. Multiple projects connect Théas students with European peers through digital collaboration tools.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Lycée Sainte-Geneviève (Ginette): Top-ranked French Catholic lycée in Versailles operating under contrat d'association, with an extensive prépa and bac track record. Highly comparable academically selective model and state-contract governance structure.
• École Alsacienne: Elite private Catholic school in Paris serving students from maternelle through lycée under contrat d'association with the French state. Directly comparable private-school, multi-level, academically selective model with high baccalaureate outcomes.
• Lycée Saint-Louis: Historic Paris lycée and one of France's top-ranked schools by baccalaureate outcomes. Comparable as a benchmark for academic performance and ranking position, though public rather than private.
• Sainte-Croix de Neuilly: Elite private Catholic school in Neuilly-sur-Seine offering K-12 education with strong baccalaureate results. Equivalent premium private Catholic K-12 model under contrat d'association.
• Cours Fénelon: Private Catholic école/collège/lycée in Paris under Enseignement Catholique with broad academic tracks. Same French private Catholic K-12 model operating under state contract.
• Lycée Faidherbe: Top-ranked Catholic lycée in Lille consistently among the best in France by ministry rankings. Comparable academic profile, regional elite positioning, and state-contract operating model.

Broad incumbents

• Lycée Henri IV: Public Parisian lycée and perennial France's top-ranked school in ministry rankings. Functions as the benchmark for academic performance comparisons and ranking methodology, even though it operates as a public institution.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

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