Institut de genech

What Institut de genech does

Institut de Genech is a private, non-profit agricultural education institution registered as an association under French law, founded in 1892 and headquartered in Genech in the Hauts-de-France region. It operates three campuses—Genech (main site), Lesquin (specializing in apprenticeship, continuing education, commerce, flowers, and equestrian studies), and Bavay (vocational high school focused on forestry, landscape, and SAPAT programs)—delivering a fully integrated academic pathway from middle school (4ème–3ème) through CAPa, Bac Pro, Bac Technologique STAV, BTS, Licence, and Bachelor levels. Programs span agriculture, horticulture, landscaping, commerce/sales, forestry, equine studies, and pastoral care, with delivery through three modalities: full-time schooling (voie scolaire), apprenticeship via wholly-owned subsidiary CFA Ecclor, and continuing education under the Genech Formation brand.

The institution's educational offering is anchored in extensive on-site operational infrastructure—farms, greenhouses, a 40-horse equestrian center (Pôle Cheval), a 1,000 m² permaculture "edible forest" pedagogical garden, an in-vitro culture laboratory, and an on-campus producer store (Magasin des Producteurs, created 1990) stocked by ~30 local Pévèle territory suppliers. Since 2015, it has deployed iPads to all learners and teachers as part of a "numeric cartable" (digital schoolbag) blended-learning model. The institution also delivers specialized programs including ULIS inclusive education, European Sections, the Academica Dual Diploma (US-French), Erasmus+ mobility, and—new for 2025–2026—a Bachelor Agro in partnership with JUNIA.

Institut de Genech is monetized through a multi-stream revenue model: tuition and modest registration fees (€70–€80 per enrollment), apprenticeship funding via OPCO and government channels, the taxe d'apprentissage (corporate training tax), corporate training services via Genech Conseil – Formations Entreprises, and direct retail sales through the producer store. Distribution is direct and event-driven—open houses, ParcourSup for BTS enrollment, monthly apprenticeship information sessions, and individual enrollment appointments. It is part of the CNEAP (Catholic Agricultural Education) network and the Enseignement Catholique, embedding pastoral programs alongside technical training. The institution reports strong 2026 examination outcomes, including 100% pass rates for Productions Horticoles Bac Pro, Aménagements Paysagers Bac Pro, and CAP Fleuriste, and an overall 88.6% professional high school pass rate.

Name

Institut de genech

Legal name

Institut de Genech

Website

https://institutdegenech.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

1900

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Institut de Genech is a French non-profit agricultural education institution operating three campuses in Hauts-de-France, offering programs from middle school through bachelor's degree in agriculture, horticulture, landscaping, commerce, and equestrian studies to students, apprentices, and adult learners.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Agricultural Education

NAICS

Technical and Trade Schools (6115), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Educational Support Services (61171)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Workforce Development & Continuing Education Divisions (Noncredit) (EDAHADAG)

akta.pro secondary industry

Professional & Applied Skills Noncredit Certificates (Non-licensure) (EDAAAEAD)

Keywords

• Agricultural education
• Vocational training
• Horticulture programs
• Apprenticeship training
• Continuing education

Headquarters

HQ city

Genech

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Infrastructure, Operations, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Registration Fees: The institute charges registration fees ranging from 70€ for college to 80€ for professional high school programs, collected as part of the enrollment process.
2. Taxe d'Apprentissage: Companies contribute a portion of their training tax (taxe d'apprentissage) to support the institute's educational programs and equipment.
3. Direct Sales - Producer Store: Revenue from direct sales of agricultural and horticultural products through the on-site producer store, including seasonal fruits, vegetables, flowers, and local specialty products.
4. Apprenticeship Funding: Government and regional funding for apprenticeship programs, including OPCO (Opérateur de Compétences) contributions based on apprenticeship contracts signed.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Institut de Genech is a multi-site agricultural and general education institution delivering secondary (collège, lycée général, technologique STAV, professionnel), higher education (BTS, licences, bachelor), apprenticeship (alternance), and continuing education programs. Core specializations include agriculture, horticulture, landscape architecture, commerce and sales, forestry, and equestrian studies, taught across three campuses (Genech, Lesquin, Bavay) with operational farms, greenhouses, equestrian center, and a producer store used as pedagogical tools.

Product overview

Institut de Genech is a comprehensive educational institution operating as a multi-site agricultural and general education center. The institution offers a unified but diversified portfolio spanning secondary education (Collège, Lycée Général, Technologique, and Professionnel) through higher education (BTS, Licences, Bachelor) and continuing education programs. Programs are delivered through three pathways: full-time schooling (Voie scolaire), apprenticeship (Apprentissage/CFA), and continuing education (Formation Continue). Key program areas include agricultural sciences and production, horticulture, landscape management, commerce and sales, and equestrian studies. The institution operates three campuses: the main Genech campus, the Lesquin campus (specializing in commerce, flowers, and horses), and the Bavay vocational campus. Pedagogical facilities include a producers' shop, nurseries, greenhouses, an animalerie, equestrian center, and a in-vitro culture laboratory.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Campus de Lesquin: Technical campus site located in Lesquin offering apprenticeship and continuing education programs
• Pôle Fleur
• Pôle Cheval
• Genech Formation

Products and services

• Collège - Enseignement Agricole Middle school program (classes 4ème-3ème) offering agricultural education with discovery stays and academic guidance, designed for students aged 12-15.
• CAPa - Certificat d'Aptitude Professionnelle agricole Vocational agricultural certificates including Jardinier Paysagiste (Landscape Gardener) and Métiers de l'Agriculture (Agriculture Professions) certifications.
• Lycée Général General high school education preparing students for the French Baccalauréat with options including European Section and Dual Diploma program.
• Lycée Technologique - Bac STAV Technological high school offering Sciences et Technologies de l'Agriculture et du Vivant (STAV) with specialization modules in Aménagement des espaces, Production Agricole, or Biotechnologies-Alimentation.
• Lycée Professionnel Vocational high school offering Bac Professionnel programs in Productions Horticoles, Conduite et Gestion de l'Exploitation Agricole, Aménagements Paysagers, Conseil Vente, Forêt, and SAPAT.
• Enseignement Supérieur - BTS et Licences Higher education programs including BTS (Brevet de Technicien Supérieur) in ACS'Agri, Aménagements Paysagers, Métiers du Végétal, Agronomie Cultures Durables, Métiers de l'Elevage, and Technico-Commercial; plus Licence DEG and Licence Productions Animales.
• Commerce et Vente - Filière Commerciale Commerce and sales training programs from Bac Pro to Bac+3 including Titre Professionnel Responsable du développement des activités, BTS Management Commercial Opérationnel, and Bac Pro Métiers du Commerce et de la Vente, with options in vegetal, animalerie, and agro-alimentaire.
• Apprentissage - CFA Apprenticeship programs through CFA Ecclor offering Alternance training with partner companies for various professional certifications combining theory with on-the-job work experience.
• Formation Continue Continuing education programs for adults aged 18+ seeking professional retraining or skill development, with various financing options including CPF.
• Magasin des Producteurs On-campus producer shop selling school farm products and local terroir products, serving as a pedagogical tool for commerce students; works with approximately 30 local producers from the Pévèle territory.
• Genech Conseil - Formations Entreprises Corporate training services for businesses under the Genech Conseil brand, offering short professional courses for adult learners.

Quantifiable outcome

• 100% pass rate for Productions Horticoles Bac Professionnel
• +6 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature5 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• CNEAP (Conseil National de l'Enseignement Agricole Privé)coreOthersInstitut de Genech is part of the CNEAP network, the national council for private agricultural education. CNEAP provides institutional support, educational resources, quality frameworks, and represents the network in discussions with government authorities. The institute operates under Catholic education values within this network.
• Enseignement CatholiquecoreOthersThe institute is affiliated with Catholic education (Enseignement Catholique), operating under religious values and pastoral programs while providing secular educational programs. This affiliation provides identity and values-based education alongside technical training.
• JUNIAmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInstitut de Genech partners with JUNIA (a French higher education institution specializing in agriculture and life sciences) to offer a Bachelor Agro (licence level) in Agronomic Engineering and Transitions, launched for the 2025-2026 academic year. This partnership enables advanced agricultural education combining work-integrated learning.
• Academica Dual DiplomaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Academica Dual Diploma program enables students to obtain both a French Baccalauréat and an American High School Diploma through a digital platform. This international dual diploma program expands options for students seeking cross-border academic recognition.
• Erasmus+ ProgrammeminorOthersThe institute participates in Erasmus+ European mobility programs, enabling student and staff exchanges with partner institutions across Europe for educational and professional development purposes.
• UNESCO Associated Schools NetworkminorOthersInstitut de Genech is part of the UNESCO Associated Schools Network, demonstrating commitment to international understanding, intercultural education, and global citizenship values.
• Local Producers of Pévèle TerritorycoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorApproximately 30 local producers from the Pévèle territory supply products to the institute's producer store. This network supports local agriculture and enables the store to offer diverse products including dairy, groceries, confectionery, beers, preserves, and wellness products alongside the school's own productions.
• École d'Art de DouaiminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe floral arts program (BP Fleuriste) established a partnership with École d'Art de Douai for the Pique-fleurs ceramic project, combining artisanal skills with artistic collaboration in a cross-institutional creative initiative.
• CFA EcclorcoreOthersCFA Ecclor is the apprenticeship training center associated with the institute, providing structured apprenticeship programs and employer connections for students in work-integrated learning pathways.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• JUNIA: French higher education institution specializing in agriculture and life sciences with which Institut de Genech has a core strategic partnership for the Bachelor Agro program. Directly comparable as a French agricultural higher education provider serving overlapping student segments.
• Groupe ESA (École Supérieure d'Agriculture): Major French agricultural higher education institution offering engineering degrees and BTS programs across agronomy, food science, viticulture, and environmental sciences. Closely comparable in mission, program structure, and target student base.
• ISARA Lyon: French agricultural engineering school offering engineering degrees, BTS, and Licence programs in agronomy, agroecology, food science, and environmental management. Comparable French private agricultural education provider with similar program mix.
• MFR (Maisons Familiales Rurales): National network of French rural family education establishments offering agricultural, horticultural, and vocational training from middle school through BTS. Comparable rural/agricultural vocational education model serving similar student segments across France.
• École d'Ingénieurs de Purpan: French agricultural engineering school near Toulouse offering engineering degrees and Licence programs in agronomy, food science, viticulture, and environmental management. Comparable private agricultural engineering education model.

Others

• CNEAP Network: National council for private Catholic agricultural education of which Institut de Genech is a member institution. Represents the consortium of comparable private Catholic agricultural schools across France with similar programs and identity.

Broad incumbents

• AgroParisTech: Elite French public agricultural engineering school with national reputation offering broad agronomy, life sciences, and environmental programs. Larger incumbent with greater resources and brand recognition but overlapping subject matter.

Regional players

• EPLEFPA / Public Agricultural High Schools: Network of French public agricultural high schools offering comparable Bac Pro, CAPa, and BTS programs across regions. Public sector competitors serving similar student segments with government funding advantages in each region.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks4 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Subsidiaries3 records

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