Cèdre has acquired a minority stake in Douces Maternelles, a bilingual education network in France, to support its growth and enhance the quality of private education offerings.
Target Information
Douces Maternelles is a network of private, independent schools founded in 2016, which offers a bilingual French-English education based on active pedagogies that adhere to the national education curriculum. The network serves children aged 2 to 12 years across its 21 preschools and elementary schools located in Paris and Boulogne.
The school’s teaching philosophy emphasizes kindness, emotional support, and respect for each child's individual pace, promoting the development of autonomy, self-confidence, and excellence by nurturing multiple intelligences. Class sizes are limited to 10-12 students and are staffed by two teachers, including a native English speaker, providing balanced daily language immersion.
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Industry Overview in France
The private education sector in France has witnessed a notable expansion, driven by increasing parental demand for alternative educational methods that offer enhanced individual attention and specialized curricula. French parents are bec
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