ETOILE GROUPE

Name

ETOILE GROUPE

Legal name

Paris Language and Solutions - l'Etoile

Website

https://etoilegroupe.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1974

Operating status

Operating

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Language Education Services

NAICS

Educational Services (611), Exam Preparation and Tutoring (611691), Educational Support Services (61171), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (611310)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Language Proficiency Exam Prep (CEFR, TOEFL, IELTS, Duolingo English Test, PTE) (EDANACAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

ESL/ELL Literacy & Academic English Support (EDAMAJAJ), English Language Learner (ELL/ESL) Academic Intervention (EDAKADAF)

Keywords

• French language courses
• Exam preparation
• Language certification
• University pathway programs
• Student accommodation

Headquarters

HQ city

Paris

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. French Language Tuition: Core revenue from French language courses including standard courses, intensive courses, private lessons, exam preparation (DELF, DALF, TCF, TEF), and specialized programs (Au Pair, Pathway, La Prépa). Pricing is based on course duration and type, with 100% payment required for stays of 1-4 weeks and at least 50% for longer stays.
2. Accommodation Services: Etoile Institut offers accommodation placement services including host families, student residences (Résidence U), and studios. An administrative accommodation fee applies to all accommodation requests. Payment terms include 100% of total price for stays of 1-6 weeks, with balance payment required 45 days before arrival.
3. Examination and Certification Services: As an accredited examination center, Etoile Institut administers official French language certifications including TCF, TEF, DELF, DALF, and Ev@lang tests. Candidates pay registration fees for certification sessions.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Etoile Groupe operates a private French-as-a-Foreign-Language (FLE) school in Paris delivering general French courses (standard, intensive, private, au-pair), specialized academic Pathway and La Prépa programs for university and Grandes Écoles admission, exam preparation (DELF, DALF, TCF, TEF), accredited on-site certification testing, and student accommodation placement through host families, residences, and studios.

Product overview

Etoile Groupe operates as a private higher education establishment offering French as a Foreign Language (FLE) education in Paris. The portfolio includes General French courses (standard, intensive, private, au-pair), specialized academic pathway programs (Pathway for university preparation, La Prépa for Grande Écoles), combined courses, and French + photography. The company also operates a certified examination center offering DELF, DALF, TCF, and TEF testing, plus accommodation services through host families, residences, and studios. Etoile Formation Pro extends offerings to professional vocational training.

Differentiator

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Brands

• Etoile Formation Pro: Professional vocational training center specialized in teaching French as a foreign language (FLE) and preparation for various tests, diplomas and certifications.

Products and services

• Français général (General French) Core French language courses including standard and intensive courses, private lessons, DELF/DALF preparation, and Au Pair programs for international students at all levels.
• Pathway – Préparation aux études supérieures A 24-week academic preparation program helping international students prepare for higher education in France, with the ability to earn up to 30 internationally recognized ECTS credits.
• Cours préparatoire aux Grandes Écoles (La Prépa) 24-week intensive language and methodology program preparing students for admission to French Grandes Écoles in business, culinary arts, design, and engineering fields; includes 15 hours of French per week plus 4 hours of methodology classes.
• Cours combinés Combined learning experience integrating individual attention with interaction among other learners through mixed group and private lesson formats.
• Français et photographie French language course combined with photography classes for linguistic and visual immersion in Paris.
• Cours privés Tailored one-on-one French lessons targeted at specific learning objectives for rapid progress.
• Cours super-intensifs Super-intensive French courses for students of all levels combining discovery or optimization of French skills with immersive Parisian life experience.
• Préparation DELF, DALF Comprehensive exam preparation courses for DELF (A1-B2) and DALF (C1-C2) French language diplomas officially recognized by the French Ministry of Education.
• Préparation TCF, TEF Exam preparation for TCF (Test de Connaissance du Français) and TEF (Test d'Évaluation de Français) standardized French proficiency tests.
• Centre d'examen agréé (Certified Examination Center) Official certified examination center offering weekly testing sessions for TCF, TEF, DFP, Ev@lang, and civic integration exams.
• Hébergement (Accommodation Services) Comprehensive accommodation services including host families, student residences (Résidence U), and studios, provided for over 20 years with dedicated expertise.
• Etoile Formation Pro Professional vocational training center specializing in French as a Foreign Language (FLE) teaching and preparation for various tests, diplomas, and certifications.

Quantifiable outcome

• 30 ECTS credits can be earned through the Pathway program
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Integration3 records

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Banque Alimentaire de Paris Île-de-FranceminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 10 March 2025Etoile Institut partnered with the Banque Alimentaire de Paris Île-de-France food bank for a charity collection event. The partnership resulted in collecting 105 kg of food and hygiene products for community support. Eliane from the association educated students about the Food Bank's mission and community impact.
• IALC (International Association of Language Centres)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEtoile Institut is a member of the International Association of Language Centres (IALC), a global network of independent language schools committed to quality language education. This membership provides access to a network of verified language schools and enhances credibility through association with an international organization dedicated to language learning standards.
• GFLE (Groupement Français de Langue Française)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEtoile Institut holds membership in the Groupement Français de Langue Française, a professional association representing French language schools. This affiliation connects the school to the broader FLE professional community in France and supports knowledge sharing and best practices among member institutions.
• FLE Maria NetworkminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe school is a member of the FLE Maria network of French language schools, participating in professional collaboration among FLE institutions.
• Paroles de FromagersminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerParoles de Fromagers, represented by Guillaume, partnered with Etoile Institut for a charity day event featuring French cheese tasting. Guillaume provided expert selection and explanation of three French cheeses, enriching students' cultural and linguistic experience through authentic gastronomic education.
• Fidelo (Student Management Platform)coreTechnology or IntegrationEtoile Institut uses the Fidelo platform for managing online registrations and student files. Fidelo centralizes and secures student information including personal data, stay duration, invoices, and certificates. The platform enables the school to streamline administrative operations and provide secure data management for student records.
• France Education InternationalcoreOthersFrance Education International is the official designer of the TCF (Test de Connaissance du Français) and Ev@lang certification tests. Etoile Institut is an accredited examination center for these official French language assessments. Students can take these certifications on-site at the school.
• CCI Paris Ile de France EducationcoreOthersCCI Paris Ile de France Education is the official designer of TEF (Test d'Évaluation de Français) and DFP (Diplôme de Français Professionnel) certifications. Etoile Institut serves as an accredited examination center for these professional French language assessments.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• France Langue: Paris-based French language school with multiple locations offering general French, intensive courses, DELF/DALF/TCF preparation, and accommodation services. Closest direct competitor on product breadth and Paris-centric positioning.
• Eurocentres Paris: International language school chain with a Paris campus providing FLE courses, exam preparation, and cultural immersion. Comparable curriculum, target audience (international adult learners), and quality certifications.
• Accent Français: Independent French language school in Paris offering general French, DELF/DALF preparation, and accommodation placement. Competes for the same international student segment with a similar boutique positioning.
• Sprachcaffe Paris: International language school operator with a Paris campus offering French courses, exam preparation, and accommodation services. Comparable product portfolio with a network-driven marketing model.
• ESL – Language Schools Abroad (Paris): European agency/school network placing students in French language programs in Paris, including accommodation. Operates as both a referral channel and competitor for international student recruitment.
• LSI (Language Studies International) Paris: Network of language schools with a Paris center offering French as a Foreign Language programs, exam preparation, and university pathway services. Highly comparable on international student focus and pathway/credit-bearing offerings.

Broad incumbents

• EF Education First (Paris): Global education company with Paris language school offering FLE programs and pathway services. Operates at much greater scale with proprietary digital platform, competing for similar international students.
• Berlitz Paris: Global language training provider with Paris presence offering French immersion and private lessons. Comparable in core instructional offering but emphasizes corporate/B2B and proprietary Berlitz Method.
• Alliance Française Paris: Global network with a flagship Paris campus offering French language courses and DELF/DALF exam prep to international students. Directly comparable in product mix (general French, exam prep, cultural programming) and customer base, but operates at a much larger, multi-country scale.

Regional players

• Université Paris-Sorbonne (FLE program): Public university offering French as a Foreign Language semester programs and DELF/DALF preparation. Comparable curriculum for university-bound students, but serves a different academic-year cadence and price tier.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance4 records

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Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

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