Sie Toulouse

What Sie Toulouse does

Deutsche Schule Toulouse (DST), operated by the non-profit Deutscher Schulverein Toulouse (Association Loi 1901, founded 1973), is a German international school in Colomiers, near Toulouse, France. It delivers trilingual education in German, French, and English from kindergarten (age 2) through Grade 12, culminating in the Abibac dual diploma combining the German International Abitur and the French Baccalauréat. The school is officially certified as an "Exzellente Deutsche Auslandsschule" by the German Federal Foreign Office (recertified 12 June 2026, certificate signed by the Federal President) and is a member of the Weltverband Deutscher Auslandsschulen. DST operates across two co-located campuses: the Eurocampus (a 40,000+ m² protected site shared with the International School of Toulouse, housing the German Kindergarten and Grundschule Classes 1–5) and the Lycée International Victor Hugo campus (hosting Classes 6–12 with access to French-school infrastructure and the British section).

The school's core product is continuous K-12 multilingual schooling, complemented by a portfolio of supplementary services: EMIL (Wednesday German language school for ages 3–12), Club Ameli (Wednesday after-school childcare and activities), CLARA (A1/A2 German courses for adults), seasonal holiday camps, and joint cultural programming (e.g., IMPULS//ION, Active for Climate). Underlying technology is standard educational infrastructure—Phidias school management portal, Moodle learning platform, SSL/TLS-encrypted website, and 1:1 iPad deployment for Grades 10–12. The school's competitive positioning rests on the Abibac credential, the co-located international campus ecosystem, and 50 years of brand reputation.

DST generates revenue through a tiered subscription model: monthly tuition fees billed over 10 months per school year across Option A (reduced, self-paying families at €438–€534/month) and Option B (employer-supported, mobility-agreement families at €2,227/month for kindergarten); one-time admission fees by age group (€700–€2,600); a €250 per-family annual administrative fee; and ancillary streams from canteen services (operated by Api Restauration), book sales (via Buch Knickmann), supplementary language courses (CLARA, EMIL), after-school care (Club Ameli), and holiday camps. The go-to-market is community-driven and direct: multilingual website, organic social (Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram), open days, alumni and parent testimonials, employer mobility agreements, and referrals from the worldwide network of German schools abroad. Customer segments span German expatriate families, French and multinational families seeking international education, employer-funded relocated families, and visiting/guest students.

Name

Sie Toulouse

Legal name

Deutscher Schulverein Toulouse

Website

https://dstoulouse.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1973

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Deutsche Schule Toulouse is a non-profit German international school in Colomiers, France, delivering trilingual (German, French, English) education from kindergarten through Grade 12 and awarding the Abibac dual diploma to expatriate and French families in the Toulouse aerospace corridor.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

International K-12 Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Educational Services (61)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Child Day Care Services (8351)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYEDAJABAG

International/Global Curriculum Schools (IB, Cambridge, etc.)

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

SECONDARYBPADAKAB

Early Childhood Development (ECD) & Pre-Primary Education

Business & Public Services/International Organizations & Development/Education & Skills Development Programs

SECONDARYEDACAOAB

Play-Based SEL & Executive Function Skill-Building Programs

Education/Early Childhood Education/Social and Emotional Learning Programs

Keywords

• International K-12 education
• Trilingual schooling
• German Abitur programme
• Abibac dual diploma
• German school abroad

Headquarters

HQ city

Colomiers

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, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. School Tuition Fees: Monthly tuition fees paid by families over 10 months per school year. Two fee tiers exist: a reduced family rate for self-paying families and a regular employer-supported rate. Sibling discounts are available.
2. Enrollment and Admission Fees: One-time admission fees for new students upon enrollment, varying by age group and programme.
3. Canteen and Catering Services: School meals provided at both Eurocampus and Lycée International canteens, managed through third-party catering provider Api Restauration.
4. Adult Language Courses (CLARA): German language courses for adults (A1 and A2 levels) offered evenings at the school, generating additional revenue.
5. EMIL Wednesday Language School: German language courses for children aged 3–12 held on Wednesday afternoons outside regular school hours.
6. Club Ameli Wednesday Afternoon Care: Wednesday afternoon childcare and activity programme for primary school children including lunch and homework supervision.
7. Holiday Camps: Holiday camp programmes (winter, spring, summer) offered during school breaks.
8. Book Sales: Sale of textbooks and school books through partner Knickmann, including a used books flea market.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Deutsche Schule Toulouse is a non-profit German international school offering kindergarten (from age 2), primary school (grades 1–5) and secondary school (grades 6–12) leading to the German International Abitur and, via the Abibac programme, the dual German-French Baccalauréat. Instruction is trilingual (German, French, English) and the school supplements core academics with full-day care, Wednesday extracurricular programmes, adult language courses, and holiday camps.

Product overview

Deutsche Schule Toulouse is a German international school offering comprehensive educational services from kindergarten (age 2) through secondary school (grade 12). The core offerings include Kindergarten, Grundschule (Primary School), and Weiterführende Schule (Secondary School), all providing trilingual education in German, French, and English. The school is distinguished by its Abibac programme offering a dual German-French diploma. Supplementary services include EMIL (Wednesday Language School for children), Club Ameli (Wednesday afternoon childcare), CLARA (German courses for adults), and holiday camps. The school operates across two campuses: Eurocampus for kindergarten and primary school, and Lycée International Victor Hugo for secondary education.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Eurocampus: The shared campus in Colomiers where the kindergarten and primary school of the Deutsche Schule Toulouse are located alongside the International School of Toulouse (IST).
• CLARA
• EMIL
• Club Ameli
• Freunde der DST (Förderverein)

Products and services

• Kindergarten (Kleiner Garten)

Quantifiable outcome

• 23 graduates from AbiBac programme in 2024
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Lycée Victor Hugo, ColomierscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1976The secondary school (Classes 6–12) of the DST is co-located on the campus of the French Lycée Victor Hugo in Colomiers. The DST uses the full infrastructure of the French school (gymnasium, canteen, labs) and participates in cross-school teaching cooperation. The 'section britannique' (British section) of the Lycée further enables trilateral cooperation with German, French, and English sections. This co-location is fundamental to the school's intercultural mission and operational model.
• International School of Toulouse (IST)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1976The IST shares the Eurocampus site in Colomiers with the DST's kindergarten and primary school. Both schools maintain a joint campus vision of international education and collaborate on various activities, events, and initiatives (e.g., choir days, theatre workshops with BYTE, open days). The DST Board meets regularly with the IST Board for campus coordination.
• Api RestaurationminorOthersFrench catering company providing school meals at the Eurocampus canteen. Api Restauration operates a dedicated section on its website for the Eurocampus canteen, providing daily menus and allergen information. Meals include vegetarian options and themed international meal days.
• Lycée Victor Hugo Canteen (for secondary school)minorOthersSecondary school students take lunch at the canteen shared with French and English pupils of the Lycée Victor Hugo, managed by the French school's canteen service with freshly prepared meals.
• Buch KnickmannminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGerman-language online book retailer through which DST families can order textbooks for both primary and secondary school. The school provides direct links to the Knickmann ordering portal for both school sections.
• Weltverband Deutscher Auslandsschulen (World Association of German Schools Abroad)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe DST is a member of the global network of German schools abroad, represented by the Weltverband Deutscher Auslandsschulen. This affiliation provides teacher placement, administrative support, strategic guidance, group purchasing benefits, and lobbying support for the school's interests.
• Goethe-InstitutminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration with the Goethe-Institut in Toulouse, including joint events such as the comic festival featuring artist Katharina Greve, promoting German language and culture.
• AIRBUSminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAIRBUS engineers have visited the DST Eurocampus for the 'Zukunftsflieger' (Future Flyers) competition, sharing aviation engineering insights with students. As a major employer in the Toulouse region, AIRBUS provides work experience and career orientation opportunities for DST students.
• German Schools Abroad Network (Deutsche Auslandsschulen)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe DST participates in the international network of German schools abroad, enabling student exchanges with other DAS schools in London, Helsinki, Stockholm, Oslo, Warsaw, and other cities. 10th-grade student exchange programmes are a regular feature.
• Düsseldorf / Toulouse Twin City Climate InitiativeminorOthersDST students participated in the '100 young climate ambassadors' programme jointly launched by the cities of Toulouse and Düsseldorf, reflecting cross-border intercultural and sustainability collaboration.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Deutsche Schule Barcelona: Another German international school in southern Europe with the Abitur and an early-years through Grade 12 offering. Closely comparable in scale, Mediterranean-exp context, and trilingual orientation.
• Deutsche Schule London: Peer member of the Weltverband Deutscher Auslandsschulen network delivering the German curriculum and Abitur abroad. Operates a comparable fee structure, expat-family focus, and trilingual enrichment.
• German European School Singapore: Member of the Weltverband network, offers Abitur and bilingual German-English education to expatriate families. Comparable in tier and expat-family business model.
• Deutsche Schule Paris: The flagship German international school in France, also an "Exzellente Deutsche Auslandsschule" with the Abibac programme. Comparable in regulatory framework, German curriculum, and target German-expatriate families in France.
• German Swiss International School: Network peer delivering the German curriculum with Abitur pathway in a major Asian expat hub. Comparable in regulatory affiliation with the Auswärtiges Amt and target expat-family demographic.
• International School of Toulouse (IST): Shares the Eurocampus site with DST and serves the same Toulouse expatriate community with English-medium international education. Most directly comparable peer because of physical co-location and overlapping feeder families.
• Lycée International Victor Hugo: French international secondary school co-located with DST's secondary section and provider of the French Baccalauréat and British section. Direct peer because DST's secondary students use its campus infrastructure daily.

Broad incumbents

• École Jeannine Manuel Paris: Established French bilingual international school with a global reputation and multiple campuses. Comparable trilingual and international-baccalaureate offering, but at a much larger scale and broader geographic footprint.

Others

• Goethe-Institut Toulouse: Cultural and language institution collaborating with DST on German-language promotion. Adjacent peer because both serve the German-language learning market in Toulouse and share the same community partnerships.

Emerging players

• Toulouse Business School: Local higher-education institution in Toulouse serving the same international professional community. While not a K–12 peer, it shares DST's Toulouse catchment and feeds the same multinational corporate pipeline.

Market position

Strengths1 record

Weaknesses1 record

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/DeutscheSchuleTlse
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/deutsche-schule-toulouse
• Instagraminstagram.com/deutscheschuletoulouse

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles20 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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