Saint-Joseph de Tivoli

What Saint-Joseph de Tivoli does

Saint-Joseph de Tivoli is a private Catholic educational establishment under Jesuit supervision (tutelle jésuite) operating under contract with the French State, located at 40 avenue d'Eysines, Bordeaux. The institution delivers continuous education from maternelle (kindergarten, age 3) through Bac+5 higher education, encompassing four academic divisions: École (primary), Collège (middle school), Lycée (high school), and Enseignement Supérieur (BTS, DCG, DSCG in accounting/finance). Supporting programs include a micro-lycée alternative pathway for students who left traditional schooling, a ULIS unit for inclusive education of students with disabilities, and an internat (boarding facility) accommodating approximately 100 students.

The school operates a product portfolio spanning core academic divisions and specialized add-ons: the Académica dual-diploma program (since 2016) enabling students to earn both the French baccalauréat and US High School Diploma (Florida-recognized); Early Académica (since 2022) for English critical thinking in 6ème–4ème; IPESUP exam preparation for elite French higher education; Erasmus+ international exchanges; NHSMUN Model UN participation (32 students, 2026); College Board AP/SAT testing center status; and language certifications (DELE, IELTS, DSD). Technology infrastructure relies on third-party platforms — EcoleDirecte for parent/student portals and It's Learning as LMS — with no proprietary AI/ML systems. Governance falls under Tutelle Jésuite de Bordeaux, APEL parent association, and the Académie de Bordeaux / French Ministry of Education, with Pascal Liguori as current chef d'établissement coordonnateur (since 2024).

The business model is tuition-driven recurring revenue: annual family contributions (contributions des familles) for maternelle through supérieur education, plus separate boarding fees for internat students, supplemented by AP/certification exam fees (€120 per AP session), taxe d'apprentissage collected via UAI code 0333199Y, and ancillary income from space rentals and alumni fundraising. Revenue is not publicly disclosed. GTM is direct-to-consumer through open house events (Portes Ouvertes), downloadable registration dossiers, the Aquitec orientation salon, community word-of-mouth, alumni/parent referrals, and Jesuit educational network reach. Customer segments span families with children aged 3–18, micro-lycée alternative-pathway students, ULIS inclusive education students, BTS/DCG/DSCG higher education students, and international program participants across 6+ partner countries.

Name

Saint-Joseph de Tivoli

Legal name

Saint-Joseph de Tivoli

Website

https://tivoli-33.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Saint-Joseph de Tivoli is a private Catholic Jesuit school in Bordeaux, France, offering continuous education from kindergarten through Bac+5, including a US dual-diploma program, boarding facilities for ~100 students, and international exchange partnerships serving Bordeaux-area families.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private K-12 Catholic Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Educational Support Services (611710)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Language Immersion & Bilingual Private Schools (EDAJABAL)

akta.pro secondary industry

Dual/Joint Degree Programs (International) (EDAIABAD)

Keywords

• K-12 Catholic education
• Jesuit secondary schools
• Boarding school services
• Dual diploma programs
• Higher education accounting

Headquarters

HQ city

Bordeaux

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain, Others

Revenue model

1. Tuition and schooling fees: Private Catholic school operating under contract with the French State. Revenue comes from family tuition contributions (contributions des familles) for schooling from maternelle through higher education, including boarding fees for the internat.
2. Examination and certification fees: One-time and recurring fees for specialized programs including AP exam fees (120€ per session), US High School Diploma preparation, and international certification exams (DELE, IELTS, DSD).
3. Taxe d'apprentissage: The school receives tax apprenticeship contributions (taxe d'apprentissage) from businesses, with the school code UAI 0333199Y for collecting these funds.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Saint-Joseph de Tivoli is a private Catholic school under Jesuit supervision and French State contract that delivers continuous schooling from maternelle (age 3) through Bac+5 higher education. Its core offer spans École, Collège, Lycée, a Micro-lycée alternative pathway, BTS/DCG/DSCG higher education in accounting, and an Internat for approximately 100 boarders, supplemented by an Acad\u00e9mica dual US High School Diploma program, language certifications, and international exchanges (Erasmus+, NHSMUN).

Product overview

Saint-Joseph de Tivoli is a comprehensive Jesuit educational institution offering continuous schooling from maternelle (kindergarten) through Bac+5 higher education. The school operates as a unified ensemble with four main academic divisions: École (primary), Collège (middle school), Lycée (high school), and Enseignement Supérieur (higher education including BTS, DCG, DSCG). Supporting programs include a Micro-lycée for alternative pathways, an Internat (boarding school) for 100 students, and specialized offerings like the Dual-Diploma US High School program through Académica, IPESUP exam preparation partnerships, Erasmus+ exchanges, NHSMUN Model UN, and EDEN environmental education. The institution emphasizes Cura Personalis (individual attention), international openness through multiple language programs, and Jesuit spiritual values across all levels.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Dual Diploma / US High School Diploma: A program allowing students to obtain both the French baccalauréat and the American High School Diploma since 2016.
• Early Académica
• IPESUP Partnership
• Bourse Paul Defaye

Products and services

• \u00c9cole (Primary School)
• Coll\u00e8ge (Middle School)
• Lyc\u00e9e (High School)
• Enseignement Sup\u00e9rieur (Higher Education)
• Micro-lyc\u00e9e
• Internat (Boarding School)
• Dual-Diploma Program (US High School Diploma)
• Early Acad\u00e9mica Program

Quantifiable outcome

• 69 students graduated with US High School Diploma
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

Feature2 records

Partnerships

17 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• IPESUPcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIPESUP provides preparation for competitive entrance exams to elite higher education institutions (Sciences Po, grandes écoles). Partnership includes intensive exam preparation courses and cycle for engineering school preparation. IPESUP has over 50 years experience helping students succeed in France's most competitive programs.
• Académica International StudiescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKey partnership for English language programs including Early Académica (since 2022 in 6ème-4ème) using critical thinking modules and the dual-diploma program (since 2016) preparing students for US High School Diploma. Académica provides teachers and digital resources for international curriculum delivery.
• Herder Gymnasium (Berlin, Germany)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGerman exchange program for 2nde students (classes 2nde 3 and 5) focused on European memory and history. Students travel to Berlin to visit sites including Brandenburg Gate, Memorial for Murdered Jews of Europe, Topography of Terror, and Berlin Wall remnants.
• Rocamadour retreat centersminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRetreat venues for Terminale students providing ignatian spirituality retreats at Rocamadour, including prayer, Marian processions, sanctuary visits, and contemplation activities.
• ScolarestminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerCatering service provider for school cafeteria (restaurant scolaire). Tivoli has chosen Scolarest for food services to students and staff.
• Académie de Bordeaux / French Ministry of EducationcoreOthersContract association with French State for private Catholic school operation. School codes UAI: Collège 0332488A, Lycée 0331502D. Subject to national curriculum and inspection requirements.
• Tutelle Jésuite de BordeauxcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJesuit supervision and governance of the school through the Society of Jesus. Provides spiritual direction, educational philosophy, and connection to global Jesuit education network.
• APEL (Association des Parents d'Élèves de l'Enseignement Libre)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerParent association for Catholic free education. Supports school projects, organizes events (markets, fundraisers), and represents parents in school governance.
• Association Rêves de GosseminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCharity organization bringing children to experience flight in airplanes with pilots. Tivoli students participate in artistic projects with children from the association, including exhibition visits and creative activities.
• Erasmus+coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEuropean Union student exchange program enabling international mobility for students and staff. Part of school's international opening strategy.
• NHSMUN (New York)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPresti gious Model United Nations conference in New York. Tivoli has participated since 2019, preparing selected students for diplomatic simulations at the UN headquarters. Program runs March 18-21, 2026 with 32 students.
• College BoardcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNon-profit organization providing AP exams and SAT testing. Tivoli is recognized as an authorized testing center for AP (Human Geography, Psychology) and SAT exams for students seeking US university admission.
• Institut CervantèsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSpanish language and culture institute supporting DELE Spanish language certification for Tivoli students.
• British CouncilminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBritish cultural organization supporting English language teaching and IELTS certification for Tivoli students.
• Goethe-InstitutminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGerman cultural institute supporting German language teaching and DSD certification for Tivoli students.
• RCF RadiominorGTM or Marketing PartnerCatholic radio network featuring Tivoli in special broadcasts about faith in education and Jesuit educational values. School leaders and students participated in live broadcasts.
• 2GCOM and GIRELminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSports equipment sponsors providing custom team jerseys for the school's football futsal team, supporting student-teacher sports activities.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Ensemble scolaire Sainte-Marie de Bordeaux: A private Catholic K-12 institution in Bordeaux operating under similar contrat d'association framework. Directly comparable as a competing Catholic establishment offering maternelle-to-baccalauréat pathways with international and language programs.
• Collège Saint-Joseph de Bordeaux (Réseau Lasallien): Catholic collège in Bordeaux under Lasallian governance. Comparable as a directly competing Catholic middle school targeting the same families with parallel values-based pedagogy, similar contract structure with the French state, and overlapping pupil catchment.
• Lycée Saint-Geneviève: Catholic preparatory school referenced in Tivoli's own testimonial for post-baccalaureate outcomes. Comparable as a selective French Catholic institution where Tivoli alumni continue education, sharing the same competitive pool for families seeking rigorous faith-based schooling.
• Institution Notre-Dame de Bordeaux: Another private Catholic school in Bordeaux offering K-12 education under contract with the French state. Comparable as a directly competing Catholic establishment targeting similar middle-market families in the same catchment area, with overlapping programs from primaire through lycée.

Regional players

• Bordeaux International School: International private school in Bordeaux offering English-language programs from maternelle through lycée. Comparable as a competing private school in the same geography targeting internationally oriented families, particularly those who might otherwise choose Tivoli's dual-diploma pathway.
• Cours Galien: Private K-12 establishment in Bordeaux offering alternative private schooling. Comparable as a competing non-Catholic private school within the same regional market, competing for the same middle-market families seeking private education alternatives to public schools.

Others

• Jesuit Worldwide Education (JESUIT Education network): Global Jesuit education network providing tutelle and identity for Tivoli. Comparable as the parent ecosystem and brand platform governing Jesuit schools worldwide, anchoring the heritage and pedagogical standards that differentiate Tivoli from secular private schools.
• IPESUP: Strategic partner and prep-exam specialist for entrance to grandes écoles and Sciences Po. Comparable as an ecosystem partner delivering competitive-exam preparation that enhances Tivoli's higher-education value proposition, with relevant overlap in prep-course delivery models.
• Académica International Studies: Core partner for Tivoli's US High School Diploma and Early Académica programs. Comparable as an enabling service provider that delivers dual-diploma and international curriculum infrastructure to French schools, including Tivoli since 2016.

Broad incumbents

• Ensemble scolaire Saint-Augustin: A larger Catholic ensemble scolaire in the Bordeaux area that Pascal Liguori previously helped create. Comparable as a broader Catholic establishment with multiple grade levels and similar Jesuit/Catholic identity serving families in the same regional market.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@saint-josephdetivoli3878
• Facebookfacebook.com/1HXECXMoUG
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/school/saint-joseph-de-tivoli
• Instagraminstagram.com/tivolibordeaux

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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