IRIS - Ecole supérieure d'informatique

What IRIS - Ecole supérieure d'informatique does

IRIS - Ecole sup\u00e9rieure d'informatique is a private French higher education institution specializing in computer science and digital training, founded in 1998 and operating as a school within the MediaSchool Group (legal entity LEARNING MANAGEMENT DEVELOPPEMENT, SAS registered in Paris). The school delivers programs from Bac Pro to Bac+5 across two BTS SIO tracks (SISR infrastructure and SLAM software), four Bachelor specializations (Web Development, Secure Infrastructure Administration, DevOps, Cybersecurity, Product Builder No-code/Low-code), and three Mast\u00e8re/MBA programs including an MBA in Development, Data Science and Artificial Intelligence. Programs are available in both initial training and apprenticeship (alternance) formats, with all major qualifications registered in the RNCP (levels 4-7) and the institution holding Qualiopi certification enabling access to CPF, OPCO, and P\u00f4le emploi funding.

The technology underpinning delivery consists of on-campus IT infrastructure (server rooms, virtual machines, and enterprise software used for hands-on training), delivered across 8 French campuses (Paris, Angoul\u00eame, Montpellier, Nice, Reims, Rouen, Strasbourg, Toulouse) and a first international campus opened in Abidjan, Ivory Coast in 2025. The core go-to-market is hybrid: sales-led direct enrollment via website and Parcoursup, supported by event-driven open house days (JPO), privileged appointment sessions, and a corporate apprenticeship recruitment channel.

Revenue is generated primarily through three streams: annual tuition fees for initial training (€4,900-€7,900 per student depending on program and campus), apprenticeship contracts funded by employers and reimbursed via OPCO (€6,825-€10,410 per year), and a separate higher-priced international student program (€7,600-€7,900). Student end-customers are baccalaur\u00e9at graduates and career changers; enterprise customers are the corporate partners (SNCF, La Poste, Dentsu, Havas, FDJ, TF1 Publicit\u00e9, etc.) who hire apprentices and interns. The school employs 11-50 staff, relying on the parent MediaSchool Group's shared services for functions like admissions support, regulatory compliance, and back-office.

Name

IRIS - Ecole supérieure d'informatique

Legal name

LEARNING MANAGEMENT DEVELOPPEMENT

Website

https://ecoleiris.fr

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The IRIS school accompanies you in computer and digital training from Bac Pro to Bac+5.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Higher Education IT Training

NAICS

Computer Training (61142), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Educational Services (61)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Vendor/Authorized Certification Training (Microsoft/AWS/Cisco, etc.) (BPAEANAA)

Keywords

• IT vocational training
• Cybersecurity education
• Web development programs
• Apprenticeship alternance
• Higher education computing

Headquarters

HQ city

Paris

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices8 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Tuition Fees - Initial Training: Students pay annual tuition fees for classroom-based programs ranging from Bac Pro to Mastère levels. Fees vary by program and campus location (Paris vs. regional). Additional registration fee of €490 applies.
2. Apprenticeship Training: Companies fund student training through apprenticeship contracts (contrat d'apprentissage) and professionalization contracts (contrat de professionnalisation). OPCO (joint vocational training organizations) reimburse training costs. No fees charged to the student.
3. International Student Tuition: Separate pricing structure for international students with higher annual tuition fees ranging from €7,600 to €7,900 depending on program level.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

IRIS - Ecole supérieure d'informatique delivers computer science and digital training programs from Bac Pro to Bac+5 level across 8 French campuses. The school offers both initial training (classroom-based) and apprenticeship (alternance) pathways, with programs covering cybersecurity, web and software development, systems administration, DevOps, data science, and artificial intelligence. All programs lead to RNCP-certified titles recognized by the French State (levels 4 through 7).

Product overview

IRIS is an educational institution offering a comprehensive portfolio of technology and computer science training programs from Bac Pro (vocational diploma) to Master's level. The school provides specialized tracks in cybersecurity, web development, systems administration, DevOps, data science, and artificial intelligence. Programs are delivered across 8 campuses in France (Paris, Angoulême, Montpellier, Nice, Reims, Rouen, Strasbourg, Toulouse) and are available in initial training or apprenticeship (alternance) formats. All programs lead to RNCP-certified titles recognized by the French State.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Bac Pro CIEL (Cybersécurité, Informatique et réseaux, Électronique) Professional high school diploma focusing on cybersecurity, IT, and electronics fundamentals. Covers network installation, system configuration, equipment maintenance, and security basics. Designed for students seeking entry into IT technical professions.
• BTS SIO option SISR (Solutions d'Infrastructure, Systèmes et Réseaux) Two-year technician diploma specializing in IT infrastructure, systems, and networks. Covers server management, virtualization, network deployment, and infrastructure cybersecurity. For students targeting technical infrastructure roles.
• BTS SIO option SLAM (Solutions Logicielles et Applications Métiers) Two-year technician diploma focused on software development and business applications. Covers application programming, database design, web and mobile interface development, and security integration. For students targeting developer roles.
• Bachelor Développement Web Three-year bachelor's degree in web development. Covers front-end (HTML, CSS, JS, frameworks) and back-end (PHP, databases, API) development with real-world project experience. For students seeking web development careers.
• Bachelor Administrateur d'Infrastructures Sécurisées Bachelor's degree for Bac+2 holders focusing on advanced networks, systems, and security administration. Covers reliable architecture setup, server configuration, data flow management, and security policy implementation.
• Bachelor Administrateur Système DevOps et Sécurité Bachelor's degree in DevOps system administration and security. Covers system task automation, continuous integration, cloud deployment, supervision, and performance management in collaboration with developers.
• Bachelor Cybersécurité et Gestion des Réseaux Bachelor's degree focused on information system protection. Covers risk analysis, security audits, secure network infrastructure configuration, and incident response. For students pursuing cybersecurity careers.
• Bachelor 3 Product Builder No-Code / Low-Code Bachelor's degree forming experts in designing and managing innovative digital products without traditional programming. Covers No Code tools, design thinking fundamentals, agile project management, and advanced AI usage (prompting, automation).
• Mastère Expert IT, Développement et Base de Données Master's level program in software solutions design, technical project management, and large-scale database administration. Covers IT team management, agile methods, versioning, software testing, and data analysis (Big Data).
• Mastère Expert IT, Cybersécurité Réseau et Système Master's level specialization in advanced IT infrastructure security. Covers audit, cybersecurity project management, secure server configuration, and high availability. For students pursuing advanced cybersecurity roles.
• Mastère Manager du Numérique Responsable Master's program training students to design and manage sustainable digital solutions combining technological performance with environmental responsibility. Covers software eco-design, Green IT, ethical data governance, and responsible digital transformation.
• MBA in Development, Data Science and Artificial Intelligence MBA program providing in-depth knowledge in AI, data science, and advanced software development. Covers machine learning, cloud architecture, data engineering, and AI ethics governance. Prepares students to manage international tech projects and lead innovation. Taught in English.

Quantifiable outcome

• RNCP-certified titles recognized by the French State
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers17 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature1 record

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Future Game LaboratoryminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Educational partnership to introduce students to game design through workshops, talks, and hands-on programs in collaboration with industry professionals
• TF1 PublicitéminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate partner of MediaSchool Group, part of the network of employers supporting IRIS student recruitment and work-study opportunities
• Lagardère NewsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPart of MediaSchool Group's corporate partner network, providing visibility and potential recruitment pathways for students
• Groupe SNCFcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerMajor corporate partner offering apprenticeship and internship opportunities to IRIS students in IT, development, and cybersecurity roles
• DentsuminorGTM or Marketing PartnerAdvertising and marketing group partner providing work-study and internship opportunities for IRIS students
• Havas GroupminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPart of MediaSchool Group's partner ecosystem, supporting student recruitment and professional integration
• La Poste BusinesscoreGTM or Marketing PartnerStrategic partner offering apprenticeship and internship opportunities across IT, data, and digital transformation domains
• FDJ UnitedminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate partner of MediaSchool Group, part of the employer network for student professional integration
• Future Game LaboratoryminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership to initiate students to game design through educational programs and industry collaborations

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• EPITA: EPITA is a French private engineering school specializing in IT and digital professions, offering BTS, Bachelor, and Master's programs across multiple campuses. It competes directly with IRIS for the same post-baccalaureate students seeking careers in software development, cybersecurity, and IT systems engineering.
• EPITECH: EPITECH is a French IT school offering programs from Bac to Bac+5 with a strong apprenticeship and innovation focus across multiple French cities. It overlaps directly with IRIS on BTS SIO, Bachelor, and Mastère programs targeting the same IT career pathways and employer networks.
• Wild Code School: Wild Code School operates bootcamp-style and longer programs in web development and data across French campuses with a strong apprenticeship model. It competes with IRIS for career-changer and reconversion students seeking intensive IT training, particularly in web development and data.
• Le Wagon: Le Wagon is a leading European coding bootcamp with strong presence in France offering full-stack web development and data science bootcamps. It targets similar career-changer and reskilling audiences as IRIS's reconversion pathways, with a comparable apprenticeship/financing structure.
• Ynov (Campus Ynov): Ynov is a French private higher education group offering multi-disciplinary programs including dedicated IT, development, and cybersecurity tracks across 13+ campuses. It competes with IRIS across BTS, Bachelor, and Mastère levels in IT specializations with similar multi-campus national coverage.
• ESGI (Galileo Global Education): ESGI is a French IT school within Galileo Global Education offering BTS SIO, Bachelor, and Mastère programs in development, networks, and cybersecurity. It competes directly with IRIS in Paris and on the same program tiers (Bac+2 through Bac+5) with overlapping apprenticeship pathways.
• 42 (42 Network): 42 is a tuition-free, peer-based computer science school founded by Xavier Niel with multiple campuses in France and internationally. While free, it competes for the same post-bac IT talent pool and represents a structural alternative for cost-sensitive prospective students who might otherwise consider IRIS's initial-training programs.
• Sup de V (Galileo Global Education): Sup de V is a French digital school within Galileo Global Education offering Bachelor and Mastère programs in web development, data, and digital marketing. It overlaps with IRIS's Bachelor/Mastère portfolio and shares the apprenticeship model for IT specializations.

Broad incumbents

• AFPA (Agence nationale pour la formation professionnelle des adultes): AFPA is France's national adult vocational training agency offering state-funded IT and digital programs across a wide network of centers. It overlaps with IRIS on adult learners and reconversion audiences but at lower price points subsidized by Pôle emploi, representing a competitive alternative for price-sensitive career-changers.
• CESI (Campus CESI): CESI is a major French engineering school network with strong apprenticeship (alternance) programs including IT, digital, and cybersecurity specializations across multiple campuses. It is a broad incumbent in the same alternance-driven IT education market and competes with IRIS for both students and OPCO-funded contracts.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/iris_ecole
• Facebookfacebook.com/IRISFormationParis
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/iris-ecole-superieure-d-informatique

Compliance13 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

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Investors

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M&A

Investments

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