What Ecoris does

Ecoris is a private French higher education group founded in 1980 by Thierry Pellegrin, headquartered in Chambéry, France. It operates nine campuses across the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region (Chambéry, Annecy, Lyon, Grenoble, Bourg-en-Bresse, Mâcon, and Grand Genève-Gaillard) plus Geneva, Switzerland, enrolling over 1,500 students annually across BTS, Bachelor, and MBA programs in ten business and management domains. The group operates through four sub-brands: Ecoris Online (100% online digital campus), Ecoris Executive (continuing education and VAE), Ecoris Certificateur (an RNCP certification division licensing titles to 112 partner schools across France), and an international mobility service delivered through the IDDS partnership with 25 universities in five countries.

The institution delivers state-recognized RNCP-certified titles from BAC+2 to BAC+5 (levels 5, 6, and 7) through three study formats: alternance (apprenticeship, fully funded via OPCO with zero student tuition and a salary of 55%-100% of SMIC), tremplin (initial programs self-financed by students), and 100% online. The proprietary Ecoris Online platform provides 24/7 access to interactive video lessons, animations, self-correcting quizzes, and weekly live mentorship sessions from industry professionals, blending approximately 80% self-directed learning with 20% live instruction. Ecoris holds certified certifier status with France Compétences, granting authority to issue RNCP titles deployed not only internally but across 112 partner schools nationwide, creating a content licensing ecosystem that extends reach far beyond its own campuses.

Ecoris generates revenue through five primary streams: OPCO-funded tuition from approximately 1,200 apprentices in alternance programs, student-funded tuition for tremplin and online programs, professional training fees via Ecoris Executive funded through CPF, OPCO, France Travail, Transition Pro, and AGEFIPH, licensing fees from 112 partner schools for RNCP title deployment, and corporate matching with 1,000+ regional employers. The go-to-market combines direct enrollment at nine physical campuses, a Jobteaser-powered Career Center for employer-student matching, and in-person Job Datings recruitment events. The school holds Qualiopi and ISO 9001 certifications, is a member of the Scholis national network (60+ schools), and reports 89% graduate employability within six months for the 2024 cohort.

Name

Ecoris

Legal name

Ecoris

Website

https://ecoris.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1980

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Ecoris is a private French higher education group founded in 1980, operating nine campuses across the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region and Switzerland. It delivers state-recognized RNCP titles from BAC+2 to BAC+5 to 1,500+ students annually, and licenses its certified titles to 112 partner schools nationwide.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Higher Education / Business School

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Educational Services (611)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Online/Hybrid Lifelong Learning Platforms & Open Enrollment Programs (EDAAAEAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Economics & Business Studies Tutoring (Micro/Macro, Accounting, Finance) (EDANAAAG), STEM/Business/Discipline-Specific Foundation Pathways (EDAIAJAH)

Keywords

• Higher education services
• Business school programs
• Vocational training
• Apprenticeship programs
• Continuing education

Headquarters

HQ city

Chambéry

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices9 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Tuition — Alternance (Apprenticeship) Programs: Students on apprenticeship contracts (contrat d'apprentissage or contrat de professionnalisation) have their full tuition costs covered by their OPCO (skills development fund). Students receive a salary (55% to 100% of the French minimum wage, SMIC) as company employees. Revenue flows to Ecoris from OPCO funding, not from students directly.
2. Tuition — Tremplin (Initial) Programs: Students enrolled in the initial (non-alternance) Tremplin formula pay tuition fees. They fund their studies through student loans or part-time work. No specific tuition price is publicly disclosed.
3. Ecoris Online — Digital Learning Subscription: Students enrolled in Ecoris Online pay tuition for fully online programs, with the same RNCP-recognized titles as in-person options. Funding may be accessed via CPF, OPCO, or self-payment.
4. Ecoris Executive — Continuing Education & VAE: Professional training division (Ecoris Executive) serves employed adults and job seekers. Programs are funded via CPF (personal training account), OPCO, France Travail, Transition Pro, and AGEFIPH. Individualized quotes are provided per training request.
5. Certifier Licensing Fees: Ecoris acts as a certifier, issuing RNCP titles to 112 partner schools across France. Revenue from partner school audits and certification deployment contributes to the model, though no specific licensing fee is disclosed.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Ecoris delivers state-recognized vocational and higher-education programs (BTS, Bachelor, MBA) from BAC+2 to BAC+5 across 10 business and management domains. Programs are offered in three formats: alternance (work-study with OPCO-funded tuition), tremplin (initial with internships), and 100% online via the Ecoris Online digital campus. The institution also runs a continuing-education division (Ecoris Executive) for professionals, a certifier division issuing RNCP titles to 112 partner schools, and an international mobility service via IDDS.

Product overview

Ecoris is an education business school group (École de commerce et de gestion) operating since 1980, delivering state-recognized professional titles from BAC+2 (BTS) through BAC+5 (MBA/RNCP level 6 and 7). The portfolio consists of core academic programs — BTS vocational diplomas, the Bachelor 1&2 foundational pathway, Bachelor specializations across 10 domains, and MBA management programs — supported by sub-brands: Ecoris Online (digital campus platform), Ecoris Executive (continuing education), Ecoris Certificateur (certification division serving 112 partner schools), and IDDS International Mobility Service. Supplementary offerings include qualifying certifications (PCIE, Linguaskill, AMF, Le Robert), modular competency blocks eligible for CPF, and VAE pathways. Programs are offered in three formula types: Alternance (work-study), Tremplin (initial with internships), and Online (fully remote).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• BTS (Brevet de Technicien Supérieur) Programs Two-year state-recognized vocational diplomas (BAC+2, RNCP level 5) across 13 specializations (MCO, NDRC, GPME, Assurance, Banque, SAM, COM, CG, CJN, PI, Tourisme, SIO, GTLA), offered in alternating or initial 'Tremplin' format. Targeted at post-BAC students seeking rapid entry into business careers.
• Bachelor 1&2 by Ecoris Two-year foundational post-BAC pedagogical pathway (BAC+1 and BAC+2) with a common core and two specialization options (Administrative Business Management and Communication Commerce Management), preparing students for Year 3 Bachelor specialization choice. Targeted at recent baccalauréat graduates.
• Bachelor Programs (BAC+3) Three-year professional Bachelor's degrees (BAC+3, RNCP level 6) across 10 training domains including Commerce & Marketing (10 specializations such as Luxury Marketing, E-Commerce, Sports Marketing, Tourism), Communication & Digital, Administration & HR, Banking & Insurance, Real Estate, Accounting & Finance, IT & Cybersecurity, International, and Tourism. Targeted at students pursuing professional bachelor's credentials.
• MBA Programs (BAC+5) Two-year state-recognized Master's level programs (BAC+5, RNCP level 7) including MBA in Commercial Strategy & Entrepreneurship, MBA in Digital Strategy & Marketing, MBA in International Business Development, MBA in Human Resources Management, and MBA in Financial Management & Audit. Targeted at students seeking senior management credentials.
• Professional Titles (Titres Professionnels) State-recognized professional certification titles in HR Assistant, Payroll Manager, Administrative Assistant, Accounting Assistant, and Clerk-Accountant, registered at RNCP levels 4 and 5. Targeted at individuals seeking shorter-cycle professional certifications.
• Ecoris Online 100% online digital campus platform offering self-paced and mentor-supported distance learning across all Ecoris programs (BTS, Bachelor, MBA), accessible 24/7 on any device, with the same RNCP-recognized titles as in-person options. Targeted at students needing geographic or scheduling flexibility, with funding via CPF, OPCO, or self-payment.
• Ecoris Executive Continuing education division offering professional certification and diploma programs from BAC to BAC+5, with individual and corporate training, modular programs, and VAE support. Covers Commerce, Real Estate, Accounting, HR, Communication, Banking, and Consulting. Funding via CPF, OPCO, France Travail, Transition Pro, and AGEFIPH. Targeted at working professionals and mid-market companies.
• Ecoris Certificateur Ecoris's certification division that issues 5 RNCP level 6 titles and 1 RNCP level 7 title recognized by France Compétences, deployed across a network of 112 partner schools throughout France. Targeted at other French business and management schools seeking to license state-recognized credentials.
• Qualifying Certifications (PCIE, Linguaskill, AMF, Le Robert)

Quantifiable outcome

• 89% of graduates are employable within 6 months (2024 cohort)
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

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Feature2 records

Partnerships

17 partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Réseau Entreprendre SavoieminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEcoris partners with Réseau Entreprendre Savoie to support entrepreneurship among its students and alumni, connecting them with business development resources and mentor networks.
• AMS B (Aix Maurienne Savoie Basket)minorOthersEcoris sponsors the AMS B professional basketball club, reinforcing its regional presence and community ties in the Savoie area.
• OL Business Team (Olympique Lyonnais)minorOthersEcoris is a partner of the Olympique Lyonnais Business Team network, connecting with the business community around one of France's leading football clubs.
• Marketing Communications Executives International (MCEI)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEcoris collaborates with MCEI-Annecy, a professional network of marketing and communications executives, for student mentorship, events, and industry exposure.
• Réseau ScholiscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEcoris is a member of the Scholis network, a national network of business and management schools. Scholis provides shared quality standards, a national recruitment platform (jobboard), and a common brand identity. The network's fond de dotation also supports environmental initiatives. Ecoris contributes to and benefits from the network's 60+ member schools.
• IDDS (International Development of Studies and Schools)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEcoris partners with IDDS for international mobility services, offering students language stays (Malta, Ireland, England), international internships (London, Manchester), study abroad programs (Ireland, Malta), and double-degree MBAs. IDDS connects Ecoris with 25 universities across 5 countries.
• Chevaliers du Lac (Annecy Hockey)minorOthersEcoris sponsors the Chevaliers du Lac hockey club from Annecy, supporting local sports and building community goodwill.
• Chambéry Savoie Mont Blanc HandballminorOthersEcoris sponsors Chambéry Savoie Mont Blanc Handball professional team, strengthening its regional brand visibility in Savoie.
• Chambéry Hockey Club (Éléphants de Chambéry)minorOthersEcoris sponsors the Chambéry Hockey Club, reinforcing its connection with the local sports community.
• SOC Rugby (Chambéry)minorOthersEcoris partners with SOC Rugby de Chambéry, a local rugby club, for community engagement.
• FC AnnecyminorOthersEcoris sponsors FC Annecy football club, supporting local sports and building regional brand recognition.
• Rugby Club Thonon Chablais Léman (RCT)minorOthersEcoris sponsors Rugby Club Thonon Chablais Léman, maintaining community presence in the Haute-Savoie region.
• SLAC (Savoie Lac Hockey)minorOthersEcoris sponsors SLAC (Savoie Lac Athlétique Club), a local sports club serving the Savoie lakes region.
• Orchestre des Pays de SavoieminorOthersEcoris partners with the Orchestre des Pays de Savoie, supporting cultural life in the Savoie region while building brand affinity with a cultured, educated audience.
• Lir Ô Lac (Literary Festival, Talloires)minorOthersEcoris supports the Lir Ô Lac literary festival on Lake Annecy, aligning the brand with culture and education in the region.
• Livres en MarchesminorOthersEcoris partners with Livres en Marches, a book festival in the region, supporting literacy and cultural events.
• 1,000+ Regional Companies (Employer Partnership Network)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOver 1,000 companies across the region partner with Ecoris to host apprentices (alternants) and recruit graduates. These employer partners are critical to the school's work-study model, providing real-world work experience for 1,200 apprentices annually.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• ISCOD: French online and alternance-focused business school offering RNCP-certified programs in commerce, marketing, HR, and finance. Comparable to Ecoris Online in digital delivery and to Ecoris's alternance programs in apprenticeship-led pedagogy.
• Pigier: French private business school network offering BTS, Bachelor, and MBA programs in commerce, marketing, HR, and finance across multiple campuses in France. Closely comparable to Ecoris in program structure (BAC+2 to BAC+5), alternance-heavy delivery, and target student segment, though Pigier has a broader national footprint.
• MBway: French network of business schools offering Bachelor and MBA programs with a strong focus on alternance (work-study) across commerce, marketing, HR, finance, and digital. Directly comparable to Ecoris in pedagogical model, program portfolio, and target customer (post-BAC students seeking work-study programs).
• Sup de V: French private business school network (part of Galileo Global Education) offering BTS, Bachelor, and MBA programs with strong alternance focus. Closely comparable to Ecoris in target student, program structure, and apprenticeship-anchored business model.
• ESCE (École Supérieure du Commerce Extérieur): French private business school offering Bachelor and MBA programs in international business, marketing, and finance with strong alternance and international mobility options. Comparable to Ecoris in program structure, alternance focus, and international partnerships.

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Broad incumbents

• IONIS Education Group: Large French private education group encompassing ISG, EPITA, EPITECH, ESME, and Sup'Biotech. Comparable as a multi-brand, multi-campus private higher education operator in France offering state-recognized programs from BAC+2 to BAC+5, including in commerce and management.
• INSEEC U. Major French private higher education group offering BTS, Bachelor, and MBA programs across multiple campuses in France and internationally, with strong alternance and online offerings. Directly comparable business school model with similar program portfolio (commerce, marketing, finance, HR) and apprenticeship-heavy delivery.
• Galileo Global Education: Europe's largest private higher education group operating 90+ schools (including Paris School of Business, ESLSCA, Strate) in France and internationally. Directly comparable to Ecoris as a multi-school private higher education operator with alternance, online, and continuing education programs, but at vastly greater scale and with a national brand footprint.

Emerging players

• OpenClassrooms: Leading French online education platform specializing in BAC+2 to BAC+5 programs with RNCP certification, with strong CPF funding integration and a large employer partner network. Comparable to Ecoris Online in online delivery and to the certifier/RNCP model, but with a national online-only footprint and no physical campuses.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/ecoris

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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