Cofap Ifom

What Cofap Ifom does

Cofap Ifom is a private French vocational and higher education institution (SAS structure) established in 1992 and headquartered at 17 boulevard des Martyrs Nantais de la Résistance on the Île de Nantes. It operates as a multi-disciplinary lycée d'enseignement supérieur under contract with the French Éducation Nationale, organized into four core program verticals: general education (Baccalauréat Général with scientific refreshers and high-level athlete support), paramedical preparation (prep courses for IFSI nursing, ergotherapy, psychomotricity, orthophony, pedicure-podology, and healthcare assistant roles accessed via Parcoursup or competitive exams), dietetics (BTS Diététique et Nutrition), and aesthetics-cosmetics-perfumery (CAP, Bac Pro, BTS MECP, FACEP instructor training, TISS international spa certification, and a Bachelor in International Spa Management). The school holds the official 2016 French Ministry of Education 'Lycée des métiers du bien-être' label, plus Cidesco and Erasmus+ certifications, and operates specialized pedagogical facilities including a cosmetology laboratory, professional kitchen, perfumery rooms, and aesthetic practice rooms.

The institution serves approximately 500 students annually with 501-1,000 employees (primarily teaching and administrative staff), generating revenue through tuition fees and educational services across its four program tracks. Reported 2024-2025 outcomes include a 93% overall exam pass rate, 100% pass rates on multiple programs (Bac Général, Bac Pro Esthétique, CAP Esthétique, FACEP), 42% direct admission to Prépa Psychomotricité (versus under 20% national average), and 95.5% pass rate on BTS MECP. Distribution is direct via campus enrollment, the national Parcoursup platform for BTS programs, and apprenticeship (alternance) routes for select courses. Go-to-market relies on the institutional website, open days (portes ouvertes), regional education fairs (Studyrama, Salon du Lycéen, Salon de l'Étudiant), and organic social media (Facebook, LinkedIn), supplemented by PR coverage in regional press (Ouest France).

Cofap Ifom has built an international exchange network with partner schools in Japan (Beauty Mode and Chepa, including Shiseido visits), Spain (La Arboleda de Alcorcon), and partnerships with Royal Mansour Academy, ES-Vichy, and ADARA Training. It also maintains commercial partnerships with premium cosmetics brands — Guinot, Clarins, and Estée Lauder — which provide prizes for graduation ceremonies and professional product training access. Legal representation rests with F. Lucet (Responsable Editeur). The school operates without any disclosed parent company, external investors, funding rounds, or M&A activity, and no revenue figures are publicly disclosed.

Name

Cofap Ifom

Legal name

COFAP

Website

https://cofap-ifom-formation.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1992

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Cofap Ifom is a private French vocational and higher education institution in Nantes, founded in 1992, offering BTS, Bac Pro, CAP, and Bachelor's programs in paramedical preparation, dietetics, aesthetics-cosmetics-perfumery, and general education to approximately 500 students annually under French Éducation Nationale contract.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Nantes

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Tuition fees and educational services: Revenue generated from student tuition for various vocational training programs including BTS, Baccalauréat Professionnel, CAP, and preparatory courses. The institution operates as a private establishment under contract with the French education system (Éducation Nationale).

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Cofap Ifom is a private vocational and higher education institution in Nantes, France, delivering French nationally accredited programs (Baccalauréat, BTS, CAP, professional titles) across four main divisions: general education, paramedical career preparation (including Parcoursup integration to ergotherapy, psychomotricity, orthophony, and pedicure-podology schools), dietetics (BTS Diététique), and aesthetics-cosmetics-perfumery (Bac Pro, BTS MECP, FACEP instructor training, TISS spa certification, and Bachelor in International Spa Management). Courses are taught on a single campus in Nantes, with some programs available via apprenticeship and international student exchanges with partner schools in Asia and Europe.

Product overview

COFAP IFOM is a private secondary and higher education institution (Lycée d'enseignement supérieur) established in 1992, offering vocational and general education programs. The institution operates as a multi-product educational platform organized into four main divisions: General Education (Baccalauréat Général, scientific refresher courses), Paramedical Training (preparation for nursing schools, healthcare assistant certifications, medical administrative assistant), Dietetics (BTS Diététique, nutritional preparation courses), and Aesthetics-Cosmetics-Perfumery (vocational baccalaureate, BTS MECP with multiple specializations, FACEP instructor training, TISS international spa certification, Bachelor in International Spa Management). The institution also offers apprenticeship programs and international exchange opportunities with partner schools in Asia and Europe.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Baccalauréat Général General secondary education program leading to the French Baccalauréat Général diploma, with support for scientific specializations and for high-level athletes combining sports with studies. Targeted at seconde-to-terminale students.
• Remise à niveau scientifique & Bac Spécialité Sciences et Maths Scientific refresher course plus specialized Sciences and Mathematics Bac tracks for students needing academic reinforcement before or during their Baccalauréat.
• Préparation Paramédicale / Parcoursup Preparatory programs and Parcoursup integration support for entry into paramedical schools, including Ergotherapist, Orthophonist, Pedicure-Podologist, and Psychomotricien tracks.
• CAP AEPE / Auxiliaire de Puériculture Certificate of Professional Aptitude program preparing students for the Auxiliaire de Puériculture early childhood educator role, including childcare assistant responsibilities.
• Secrétaire Assistant Médico Administratif (SAMA) Professional title program training students for medical administrative assistant positions in healthcare settings.
• BTS Diététique et Nutrition Two-year higher technician diploma in dietetics and nutrition training students for careers as dietitians in healthcare facilities, sports centers, or private practice.
• Prépa BTS Diététique Preparatory course designed to prepare prospective students for the BTS Diététique entrance examination.
• Bac Pro Esthétique Cosmétique Parfumerie Three-year vocational baccalaureate program in aesthetics, cosmetics, and perfumery preparing students for careers in the beauty industry.
• BTS Métiers de l'Esthétique de la Cosmétologie et de la Parfumerie (BTS MECP) Two-year higher technician certificate in aesthetics, cosmetology, and perfumery with specialization options in Management, Brand Management, and Cosmetology.
• FACEP (Formatrice-Animatrice-Conseillère en Esthétique et Parfumerie) Professional training program qualifying participants as cosmetic and perfumery instructors, advisors, and trainers.
• TISS (Technicienne Internationale Spécialisée en Spa) International spa technician certification program covering specialized spa treatments including Chi Nei Tsang massage and other international spa techniques.
• Bachelor Manager International Spécialisé en Spa Three-year bachelor's degree program focused on international spa management, preparing graduates for managerial roles in the spa and wellness industry.
• CAP Esthétique en 1 an Intensive one-year certificate program in aesthetics for students seeking accelerated qualification, often combined with the FACEP module.
• Prépa BTS Esthétique One-year preparatory course for BTS Esthétique entrance examinations, often combined with the FACEP module.
• Apprentissage (Alternance) Apprenticeship and work-study program offered across selected training courses, allowing students to alternate theoretical instruction at the school with paid professional experience at partner employers.

Quantifiable outcome

• 93% overall pass rate for 2024-2025 exams
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• ES-Vichy (École Supérieure de Vichy)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner school for potential student exchanges and educational cooperation, part of the COFAP schools group network.
• Royal Mansour AcademyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational partner academy for beauty and wellness education, offering exchange opportunities for students.
• CNJ44 (Confédération Nationale de la Jeuneesse 44)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerYouth organization partnership for regional youth engagement and educational activities in Loire-Atlantique.
• ADARA TrainingminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTraining partner potentially for professional development or international exchange programs.
• GuinotminorGTM or Marketing PartnerProfessional cosmetics brand partnership providing prizes for graduation ceremony and potentially student training on professional products.
• ClarinsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPremium cosmetics brand partnership for student training and graduation ceremony prizes.
• Estée LauderminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLuxury cosmetics brand partnership supporting student education and providing awards.
• Nantes Métropole FutsalminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal sports club partnership supporting student athletes and community engagement.
• Hermine Nantes BasketminorGTM or Marketing PartnerProfessional basketball club partnership supporting student athletes and local sports community.
• Beauty Mode and Chepa (Japan)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerJapanese partner schools facilitating student exchange trips to Japan, including visits to Shiseido headquarters and culinary workshops in Niigata.
• La Arboleda de Alcorcon (Spain)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSpanish partner school in Madrid for student exchange programs in aesthetics and beauty.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Pigier: Major French private education group offering BTS, Bachelor, and vocational programs including aesthetics, dietetics, and paramedical-adjacent tracks. Competes directly for the same student segments and uses a similar multi-campus French model.
• IFPEK: Institut de formation paramédicale offering paramedical training and continuing education in western France. Comparable to Cofap Ifom's paramedical preparation arm, with overlap in target geography (Pays de la Loire / Brittany).
• École Silvya Terrade: One of France's largest private aesthetics and cosmetology school networks offering CAP, Bac Pro, BTS MECP, and Cidesco certifications. Directly competes with Cofap Ifom in the aesthetics-cosmetics-perfumery vertical but operates across many French cities, giving it a multi-site scale advantage.
• Cours Galien: Specialized French private institution focused on paramedical preparation (IFSI, ergothérapie, psychomotricité). Directly competes with Cofap Ifom's Prépa Paramédicale offering for the same student cohort preparing for competitive healthcare school admissions.
• École Internationale de Coiffure et d'Esthétique (EICE): French private vocational school specializing in aesthetics, cosmetology, and hairdressing, with CAP through BTS programs. Directly comparable to Cofap Ifom's aesthetics division in program structure and student target.
• Supérieur Santé: French private school group focused on health and paramedical preparation, including prépa for nursing, orthophonie, and psychomotricité. Closely comparable to Cofap Ifom's paramedical vertical in curriculum, target students, and outcome-based positioning.

Others

• Studyrama: Major French education fair organizer and student recruitment platform where Cofap Ifom actively participates. Comparable as an ecosystem participant in French student recruitment rather than a direct competitor; useful for understanding demand-side dynamics.

Broad incumbents

• Galileo Global Education: One of Europe's largest private education groups, operating many French schools (including Strate, Paris School of Business). Competes in the broader French private BTS/vocational market and represents the kind of multi-site scaled operator Cofap Ifom is not.
• INSEEC Group: Large French private higher education group offering BTS, Bachelor, and Grande École programs across multiple verticals including health and beauty. Competes indirectly by offering broader program portfolios and stronger geographic coverage, though less specialized in aesthetics.

Regional players

• CNPC (Conseil National des Parfumeurs): Specialized French perfumery and cosmetics school offering professional certifications. Competes with Cofap Ifom's perfumery and cosmetology tracks (TISS, FACEP) but is more narrowly focused on perfumery, making it a partial vertical peer.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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