ESIEE-IT

What ESIEE-IT does

ESIEE-IT is a private non-profit higher education institution (Établissement d'Enseignement Supérieur Privé à But non Lucratif) operating under the Chambre de Commerce et d'Industrie de Paris Ile-de-France. Formed in 2020 through the merger of three predecessor schools — ITESCIA (Pontoise), Centre des Formations Industrielles (CFI, Montigny-le-Bretonneux), and the IT stream of ESIEE Cergy — it delivers IT and engineering programs from Post-Bac to Bac+5 across three campuses in Pontoise, Cergy, and Paris. Its core product portfolio comprises the CTI-accredited Programme Ingénieur (with specializations in Networks & Security, Computer Science & Applications, Intelligent & Sustainable Systems, and AI & Health Data), Programmes Experts at Bac+3/Bac+5 levels in software engineering, cybersecurity, AI & Big Data, robotics, smart building, and business analysis, plus the Coding Factory bootcamp using EduScrum Agile pedagogy. Instructional technology centers on the INTEGR'IT research laboratory (with Green IT, AI & Robotics, and XR & Digital Twin labs) and supporting tools such as the Brio AI Interview Simulator.

ESIEE-IT's commercial model is built primarily on the French alternance (apprenticeship) system: 94% of students are enrolled in apprenticeship contracts funded by OPCO skills operators, host companies, and CNFPT, while a minority of full-time students pay €6,800/year tuition (€7,300 for international students, €3,250 reduced for women). Revenue is supplemented by EU funding through the Erasmus+ program and France 2030 (Projet MONA), and the school operates under the financial umbrella of CCI Paris Ile-de-France. The student-to-employment pipeline is anchored by a network of 800+ corporate partners — including BNP Paribas, Thales, Orange, Renault, Auchan, ENGIE, Société Générale, and the Ministère des Armées — supported by a dedicated Enterprise Relations Service that matches students to apprenticeship and internship placements.

The school's go-to-market combines direct admissions via its website and the national Parcoursup platform with event-driven demand generation (Journées Portes Ouvertes, Mardis de la Tech webinars, Coding Factory immersion Fridays, orientation salons). Corporate partnerships are cultivated through a dedicated business engineering team that organizes jobdatings, company visits, and dedicated partner classes (notably the B-School BNP Paribas program). Marketing leverages LinkedIn, YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, X, the ESIEE-IT news blog, email newsletters, and earned media coverage, positioning the school as an 'Impact School' focused on responsible digital technology, with CTI, RNCP Level 6, LUCIE 26000, and Erasmus+ Charter credentials supporting institutional credibility.

Name

ESIEE-IT

Legal name

ESIEE-IT, EESC du groupe éducatif Chambre de Commerce et d'Industrie de Paris Ile-de-France

Website

https://esiee-it.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

1988

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

ESIEE-IT is a French private non-profit IT and engineering higher education institution, formed in 2020 under CCI Paris Ile-de-France, offering Post-Bac to Bac+5 programs in IT, cybersecurity, AI, robotics, and smart buildings across three Île-de-France campuses, with 94% of students in apprenticeship mode.

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Product category

Higher Education / Engineering and IT Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (61131), Educational Support Services (611710)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYEDAAALAF

Engineering & Technical Professions (PE, Engineering CPD)

Education/Adult & Continuing Education/Professional Licensure & Continuing Professional Education (CE/CPE)

SECONDARYEDAAANAO

Sustainability, Energy & Environmental (ESG/LEED) Certifications

Education/Adult & Continuing Education/Professional Certification Programs

Keywords

• Engineering education
• IT professional training
• Apprenticeship programs
• Computer science degrees
• Cybersecurity education

Headquarters

HQ city

Cergy-pontoise

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Apprenticeship/Training Contracts: As a private non-profit higher education institution (Etablissement d'Enseignement Supérieur Privé à But non Lucratif), ESIEE-IT operates primarily through apprenticeship contracts where OPCO (skills operators) and companies fund student training. 94% of students are in apprenticeship mode.
2. Tuition Fees (Full-time Students): Students not in apprenticeship pay tuition fees. First year: €6,800 (+ €150 candidacy fees, €300 for international). Years 2-3: €6,800 full-time, €7,300 for international students. Reduced fees of €3,250 for female students to promote diversity in tech.
3. Government Subsidies and EU Funding: The school receives EU funding through Erasmus+ program for student mobility, France 2030 funding through Projet MONA, and operates under the CCI Paris Ile-de-France educational group which includes regional and EU co-financing.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

ESIEE-IT is a private non-profit higher education institution (Établissement d'Enseignement Supérieur Privé à But non Lucratif) under the CCI Paris Ile-de-France educational group. It delivers engineering and IT expert programs from Bac to Bac+5, primarily through apprenticeship (alternance) contracts, covering software engineering, cybersecurity, AI & Big Data, robotics, and smart & green building domains. The school operates the CTI-accredited Programme Ingénieur, Programmes Experts, and La Coding Factory bootcamp, with 94% of students in apprenticeship mode.

Product overview

ESIEE-IT is an engineering and IT expert school belonging to CCI Paris Ile-de-France. The institution offers a unified portfolio of educational programs organized around three main pillars: the CTI-accredited Programme Ingénieur (work-study engineering program with specializations in AI, cybersecurity, and intelligent systems), the Programmes Experts (Bac+3 to Bac+5 expert programs in computer science, robotics, and smart building), and La Coding Factory (coding bootcamp using Eduscrum methodology). Programs span from Bac+3 to Bac+5, primarily through apprenticeship, with a focus on responsible digital technology and sustainability. Additional offerings include preparatory cycles, VAE services, and international mobility programs through Erasmus+.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Programme Ingénieur

Quantifiable outcome

• 93.5% overall program success rate (promo 2024)
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Fachhochschule DortmundcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024University of Applied Sciences and Arts in Germany. Erasmus+ partner offering student exchange semesters in Networks & Security and Software Engineering programs.
• Universidad Politécnica de MadridcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Major technical university in Spain. Erasmus+ partner offering mobility for engineering and IT students with exchange programs in various specializations.
• The Arctic University of Norway (UiT)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Arctic University of Norway in Narvik. Erasmus+ partner for student mobility with focus on Intelligent and Sustainable Systems and Robotics & AI programs.
• University of SkövdecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Swedish university offering Erasmus+ exchanges for ESIEE-IT students in Intelligent Systems and related engineering programs.
• Université LavalcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Major research university in Quebec, Canada. International partner offering mobility programs for coding and IT students beyond Europe, enabling North American exchange experience.
• Hochschule AnhaltminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024University of Applied Sciences in Germany offering Erasmus+ student exchange opportunities.
• Technikum WienminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024University of Applied Sciences in Austria offering Erasmus+ mobility for IT and engineering students.
• Lapland University of Applied SciencesminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Finnish university with campuses in Rovaniemi and Tornio, offering Erasmus+ exchange for IT students in Arctic conditions.
• CROUS de VersaillescoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Public student services organization. Partnership for deploying socio-ecological transition awareness workshops (2Tonnes, Climate Fresco) reaching over 1,000 students annually.
• PEPITE / CY EntreprendrecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Student Innovation and Entrepreneurship Network (one of 33 PEPITEs in France). Supports student entrepreneurs with SNEE status, mentorship, and the D2E diploma program.
• CCI Paris Ile-de-FrancecoreOthersESIEE-IT is the IT engineering and expert school of the CCI Paris Ile-de-France educational group. The chamber of commerce provides institutional backing, shared resources, and integration with the broader educational network including the LUCIE 26000 RSE certification.
• Les Demoiselles de la TechminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerStudent association promoting feminization of tech professions. ESIEE-IT supports this initiative as part of its diversity and inclusion commitment.
• BNP ParibascoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMajor banking partner with dedicated ESIEE-IT class (B-School BNP Paribas). Deep collaboration including customized curriculum alignment and preferential recruitment.
• Euro App Mobility / France 2030coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSupport organization for international apprenticeship mobility. ESIEE-IT participates in Projet MONA (Mon Apprentissage en Europe), an initiative supported by France 2030 and co-financed by the European Social Fund+.
• Latitudes - Exploring Tech for GoodminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCreator of the 'Bataille de la Tech' card game used in workshops to raise student awareness of social, societal, and environmental impacts of digital technology.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• ESGI: ESIEE-IT's most direct competitor within the same IONIS Group, also offering Bachelor to Master level programs in software engineering, networks/cybersecurity, AI and digital development via apprenticeship. Strong overlap in target employers and curriculum tracks.
• EPITA: Leading French engineering school focused on computer science, AI, cybersecurity and software engineering, part of IONIS Education Group. Comparable in size, programs, and target student profile to ESIEE-IT's Programme Ingénieur.
• EPITECH: French private IT and digital school within the IONIS Education Group offering Bac+3 to Bac+5 programs (Expert in IT, cybersecurity, AI) through a similar alternance/apprenticeship model. Closest functional peer in structure, modality, and target audience.
• ECE Paris / ECE Engineering School: French engineering school offering specialized programs in digital, energy, healthcare and IT engineering with strong industry integration. Comparable Bac+3 to Bac+5 structure and corporate apprenticeship model.
• ESIEE Paris (CY Cergy Paris Université): The historical sister engineering school from which ESIEE-IT inherited its Cergy IT stream under CCI Paris Ile-de-France. Overlapping accreditation history (CTI), shared CCI ecosystem, and similar Bac+5 engineer program structure make it the closest brand-comparable peer despite differing ownership post-2020 separation.

Broad incumbents

• IONIS Education Group: Holding group owning EPITECH, ESGI, EPITA, Supinfo and other French IT schools that share ESIEE-IT's apprenticeship-driven business model. Represents the most consolidated competitive force in the French IT engineering education market.
• INSA (Institut National des Sciences Appliquées): National network of public engineering schools covering computer science among other disciplines. Comparable in CTI accreditation and engineer title delivery but serves a broader STEM scope and competes for the same top-tier applicants.
• Sup de V (CCI Paris Ile-de-France educational group): Sister business and management schools within ESIEE-IT's parent CCI Paris Ile-de-France Education group. Overlap is institutional and operational rather than curricular, but both compete in the same general French higher education market and share back-office resources.

Emerging players

• Le Wagon: International coding bootcamp with French operations offering intensive web development and data science programs. Adjacent competitor for sub-degree tech talent targeting learners who might otherwise choose a 3-year apprenticeship program.
• Wild Code School: European web development and data bootcamp operating across France and other countries. Competes with ESIEE-IT's La Coding Factory for similar learner profiles (career changers, short-cycle tech learners) though without degree-granting accreditation.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/esiee_it
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCVX4z5XXbLOaQH7jLOSdxBw
• Facebookfacebook.com/EsieeIT
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/school/5044779
• Instagraminstagram.com/esiee_it

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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M&A

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