Fédération Européenne Des Ecoles

What Fédération Européenne Des Ecoles does

Fédération Européenne Des Ecoles (FEDE) is a Geneva-headquartered, non-profit international non-governmental organisation (OING) founded in 1963 in Barcelona. It operates as a federation of approximately 560 private higher education and vocational training institutions across 44 countries, offering more than 170 diploma frameworks across 12 fields of expertise ranging from management and digital to luxury, wellness, environment, and urban planning. Its portfolio includes Foundation Degree, Bachelor Européen, European BBA, Mastère Européen, European MBA, and Doctorate of Business Administration programmes, complemented by professional certificates, the PEPS international mobility scholarship programme, and an annual Prix d'Excellence des Droits Humains award.

FEDE generates revenue through three streams: recurring membership fees paid by schools to join the network, transaction-based diploma and examination fees administered primarily through the European Examination Centre in Lyon, and licensing/royalty-style revenue from accreditation and certification services (including French RNCP registration and the new 2024 Quality Charter). Distribution is channelised exclusively through its member schools, with regional representation offices in Paris, Lyon, and Mohammedia supporting operations across Europe, the Maghreb, and Francophone Africa. Its principal institutional positions are participatory status at the Council of Europe and consultative status at UNESCO, OIF, and CESNU, which underpin both its policy influence (e.g., 2023 AI and 2024 history-teaching recommendations) and its value proposition to members. Underlying technology is delivered by member institutions via e-learning and distance-learning platforms (e.g., ENACO, ESOAD), with no central FEDE-operated consumer technology stack.

The organisation is governed by an Executive Council and Committee elected by member schools; Claude Vivier Le Got has served as Présidente since 2015 and was re-elected in 2023 for a 2023-2027 term. Member institutions include both single schools and large groups such as Groupe VISO, Eductive Group, CESA SUP Group, Emineo Education, and Prép'art, which collectively provide FEDE with a community of 200,000+ alumni and a recurring intake of more than 15,000 new learners annually.

Name

Fédération Européenne Des Ecoles

Legal name

Federation for European Education

Website

https://fede.education

Company type

Private

Founded year

1963

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Fédération Européenne Des Ecoles (FEDE) is a Geneva-based non-profit OING federating ~560 private higher education and vocational training institutions across 44 countries, offering 170+ European diploma frameworks, accreditation services, and policy advocacy at the Council of Europe.

Ownership category

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Product category

Higher Education Accreditation and Federation Services

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (61131), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (611310), All Other Schools and Instruction (61169)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Continuing Education (CE/CPD) & Provider Accreditation Bodies (EDADACAF)

akta.pro secondary industry

Scholarships, Grants & Education Benefits Administration (Financing-adjacent) (FSAKAEAM)

Keywords

• European education federation
• Private higher education network
• Diploma accreditation services
• Vocational training certification
• European bachelor mba programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Genève

HQ country

Switzerland

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. School Membership Fees: Schools pay membership fees to join the FEDE network, gain access to FEDE diploma frameworks, quality standards, and the network of 500+ institutions.
2. Diploma and Examination Fees: Revenue generated from administering FEDE examinations and issuing diplomas across 170+ programmes.
3. Accreditation and Certification Services: FEDE provides accreditation for programmes and certifications recognized in France (RNCP) and internationally, generating revenue through the accreditation process.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

FEDE is a federation of private educational institutions that licenses European diploma frameworks, accreditation, quality standards, and centralized examination services to a network of nearly 560 member schools across 44 countries. Its portfolio spans 170+ diploma programs across 12 expertise areas (management, marketing, digital, finance, luxury, wellness, logistics, law, tourism, environment, nature, urban planning) from Foundation Degree through Doctorate of Business Administration, supplemented by the PEPS mobility programme, a Research Institute, and the FEDE Quality Charter.

Product overview

Fédération Européenne Des Ecoles (FEDE) is an educational federation offering a portfolio of over 170 diplomas across 12 fields of expertise through a network of approximately 560 private higher education and vocational training institutions. The product portfolio includes Foundation Degree, Bachelor Européen, European BBA, Mastère Européen, European MBA, and Doctorate of Business Administration programs, complemented by professional certificates. FEDE also operates the Programme PEPS (mobility scholarship program), the Institut de Recherche (research institute with publications on European themes), and annual initiatives including the Prix d'Excellence des Droits Humains award. Programs are structured around a common European Culture and Citizenship competency block and are designed with industry professionals for career-oriented education.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• PEPS Programme: International mobility program for FEDE students providing scholarships for international internships
• Prix d'Excellence des Droits Humains

Products and services

• Foundation Degree Undergraduate-level degree programme delivered through FEDE member schools, covering 12 fields of expertise including management, marketing, digital, finance, luxury, wellness, logistics, law, tourism, environment, nature, and urban planning. Targets students seeking internationally recognised European diplomas.
• Bachelor Européen European Bachelor's degree programme offered by FEDE member schools, recognised by European professionals and recruiters across 44 countries. Designed for students seeking professionally oriented undergraduate education with European mobility.
• European BBA European Bachelor of Business Administration programme delivered through FEDE-accredited member schools, providing undergraduate business education aligned with European professional standards.
• Mastère Européen European Master's degree programme offered by FEDE member schools across various professional specialisations within the 12 expertise areas. Designed for postgraduate students seeking advanced European credentials.
• European MBA European Master of Business Administration programme providing advanced management education through FEDE-accredited institutions, targeting experienced professionals seeking international credentials.
• Doctorate of Business Administration Highest-level academic degree in the FEDE programme portfolio, offering doctoral-level business education and research opportunities through accredited member institutions.
• Certificats Professionnels Professional certification programmes offered through FEDE member schools to complement degree programmes and enhance employability of adult learners across the 12 fields of expertise.
• Programme PEPS (Programme de Mobilité) International mobility scholarship programme providing FEDE students with scholarships for internships abroad, strengthening the international dimension of member school curricula and supporting cross-border professional integration.
• Prix d'Excellence des Droits Humains Annual prize distinguishing student, faculty, and school initiatives promoting human rights values within the FEDE network. Multiple prizes awarded annually across categories, attracting applications from member schools across multiple countries.
• Institut de Recherche FEDE Research institute within FEDE that publishes works on interculturality, sustainable development, education and AI, European governance, citizen competencies, and supports the École Doctorale FEDE and Collège d'Experts FEDE.
• FEDE Accreditation Services Accreditation services for programmes seeking alignment with French RNCP standards and European professional recognition. Sold to member schools and partner institutions seeking quality assurance endorsement.
• Nouvelle Charte Qualité FEDE Updated FEDE Quality Charter aligned with European standards, designed to address current challenges in higher education quality assurance and offered to member schools for quality compliance.

Quantifiable outcome

• More than 15,000 new students enrolled annually in FEDE network schools
• +2 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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AI capability4 records

Feature1 record

Partnerships

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

• FENA (Fédération Française des Ecoles de NAturopathie)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 28 October 2021FEDE and FENA signed a cooperation protocol during the 2021 General Assembly covering pedagogical cooperation in naturopathy education.
• GRECO (Groupe d'Etats contre la Corruption)flagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2018FEDE and GRECO developed a joint anti-corruption pedagogical programme inserted into the 'Culture and European Citizenship' module of FEDE curricula. Nearly 10,000 learners accessed the programme from 2019 to 2021. This represents an innovative cooperation between a civil society NGO and a Council of Europe body.
• GarantmeminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2018Official partner of the 2018 General Assembly. Garantme provides rent guarantee services for international students in France, offering FEDE member schools' students a 70 euro discount on the service through the partnership.
• TAP Air PortugalminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2017Official partner of the 2017 General Assembly in Lisbon. TAP offered up to 20% discount on flights for FEDE assembly participants using a designated congress code.
• Council of EuropecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1963FEDE holds participatory status with the Council of Europe, a unique recognition that allows the federation to influence European educational policy. As a member of the Conference of INGOs, FEDE actively contributes to recommendations and policy development. The federation piloted the working group 'Education, AI and Human Rights' and contributes to the Education Quality work of the CDEDU committee.
• UNESCOcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFEDE holds consultative status with UNESCO, contributing to international education policy dialogue and initiatives.
• OIF (Organisation Internationale de la Francophonie)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFEDE holds consultative status with the Organisation Internationale de la Francophonie, supporting French-language education initiatives and cultural exchange.
• CESNU (Economic and Social Council of the United Nations)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFEDE holds consultative status with the CESNU, participating in UN economic and social policy discussions related to education.
• ANAPEC (Agence Nationale pour l'Emploi et les Compétences)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFEDE signed agreements with Morocco's ANAPEC to improve French language competencies of employees in the off-shoring sector and online platforms, supporting professional integration of FEDE graduates in Morocco.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• AACSB International: Global accreditation body for business schools, accrediting programmes including BBA, MBA, and DBA. Comparable as a federation of accredited institutions offering diploma-level quality standards across multiple jurisdictions.
• International Association of Universities (IAU): UNESCO-affiliated association based in Paris representing higher education institutions worldwide. Comparable as a global federation with policy advocacy at UNESCO and Council of Europe, providing quality frameworks and listings for member institutions.
• European University Association (EUA): Pan-European association representing over 850 universities and national rectors' conferences. Comparable as a large-scale European higher-education federation with policy advocacy at the Council of Europe and EU level.
• European Association for Quality Assurance in Higher Education (ENQA): Umbrella organisation for European higher education quality assurance agencies. Comparable as a pan-European body setting accreditation standards with influence on Council of Europe and EU education policy.
• European Quality Assurance Register for Higher Education (EQAR): Official European register of quality assurance agencies. Most directly comparable as the EU-recognised accreditation framework for higher education institutions operating across borders; FEDE competes for influence in European quality assurance.

Direct peers

• European Foundation for Quality in E-Learning (EFQUEL): European-level accreditation body for e-learning and digital education providers. Highly comparable to FEDE as it operates across multiple countries, accredits member institutions, and provides quality standards for private and vocational education providers.
• European Federation of National Engineering Associations (FEANI): Federation of European engineering associations providing the EUR ING professional title. Comparable as a federation issuing internationally-recognised professional titles through a network of national member bodies.
• Campus France: French national agency promoting higher education internationally and managing international student mobility. Comparable as it supports cross-border recognition of French and European qualifications and operates scholarship/mobility programmes similar to FEDE's PEPS.
• European Association of Institutions in Higher Education (EURASHE): Association representing European universities of applied sciences and professionally-oriented higher education institutions. Most comparable as it serves a similar target market (private, professionally-focused higher education) with European-level advocacy and quality frameworks.

Regional players

• France Compétences (RNCP): French national body managing the RNCP (Répertoire National des Certifications Professionnelles). Comparable as a certification and accreditation registry through which FEDE's French-recognised qualifications are registered.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/FEDE_OING
• Facebookfacebook.com/fede.education
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/school/federation-for-education-in-europe/mycompany

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Number of profiles

Profiles18 records

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