Agricultural high school and CFA - La Bretonnière

What Agricultural high school and CFA - La Bretonnière does

Agricultural high school and CFA - La Bretonnière (legal name: EPLEFPA de la Bretonnière) is a public vocational agricultural education institution located in Chailly-en-Brie, Seine-et-Marne, France, established in 1957 and operating under the dual authority of the French Ministry of Agriculture and the Conseil Régional d'Île-de-France. It delivers vocational and technological training from the 3ème level through BTSA, covering agriculture, horticulture, landscaping and green spaces, market gardening, personal services, and sales, via two parallel pathways — a school-based Lycée (~300 students) and an apprenticeship-based CFA (~280 apprentices) — supported by an adult continuing-education arm (CFAAH). The institution operates a 51-hectare pedagogical farm exploitation with 300 ewes, 640 m² of greenhouses, and a direct-sales retail outlet (Breto Saveurs), providing hands-on training that distinguishes it from purely theoretical competitors.

The business model is funded primarily by public allocations from the Ministry of Agriculture and the Conseil Régional d'Île-de-France, augmented by Taxe d'Apprentissage receipts (via the Soltea platform), OPCO-funded adult training contracts, and direct retail revenue from the Breto Saveurs farm shop. Tuition is free under the public system, with boarding and half-board charges scaled to family income via the CAF quotient. The institution is distributed across a main Chailly-en-Brie campus plus three regional antennae (Montreuil in Seine-Saint-Denis, Provins, Gué à Tresmes) and a UFA partnership at Brie-Comte-Robert. It holds Qualiopi and Qualiformagri training-quality certifications, participates in the ELISE²A consortium of 8 Île-de-France agricultural schools for Erasmus+ mobility, and reports strong outcome metrics including 80–100% exam pass rates and 72–84% professional insertion rates.

Name

Agricultural high school and CFA - La Bretonnière

Legal name

EPLEFPA de la Bretonnière (Établissement Public Local d'Enseignement et de Formation Professionnelle Agricole de la Bretonnière)

Website

https://labretonniere.fr

Company type

Public

Founded year

1957

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Public agricultural EPLEFPA in Chailly-en-Brie, France, offering vocational training from CAP to BTSA in agriculture, horticulture, landscaping, and services via a school-based Lycée (~300 students), apprenticeship CFA (~280 apprentices), and a 51-hectae pedagogical farm.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Agricultural Vocational Education

NAICS

Technical and Trade Schools (61151), Educational Services (61), Technical and Trade Schools (6115)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Agricultural Services (700), Agricultural Production-Crops (100), Agricultural Prod-Livestock & Animal Specialties (200)

akta.pro primary industry

Agribusiness, Farm Management & Compliance (EDAOAOAN)

akta.pro secondary industries

Charter Career & Technical Education (CTE) Schools (EDAJACAK), Horticulture, Nursery & Greenhouse Operations (EDAOAOAB)

Keywords

• Agricultural vocational training
• Apprenticeship programs
• Continuing professional education
• Farm-based learning
• Student boarding services

Headquarters

HQ city

Chailly-en-brie

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Public Funding: As a public agricultural educational establishment (EPL - Etablissement Public Local), the school receives funding from the French Ministry of Agriculture and the Regional Council of Île-de-France. The scholarship tax (Taxe d'Apprentissage) system also provides additional funding through the Soltea platform.
2. Direct Sales from Farm Exploitation: The agricultural exploitation generates revenue through direct sales of farm products including poultry (chickens, guinea fowl, capons, turkeys), lamb meat, and other farm produce through the Breto Saveurs boutique.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

EPLEFPA de la Bretonnière is a public agricultural secondary school and apprenticeship training center (EPL – Établissement Public Local) offering vocational and technological education from CAP to BTS level across agriculture, horticulture, landscaping, green spaces, personal services, and sales. It operates through four divisions – the Lycée (school-based initial training, ~300 students), the CFA (apprenticeship, ~280 apprentices), Formation Continue (adult continuing education) – and is supported by a 51-hectare working pedagogical farm with direct retail sales (Breto Saveurs boutique).

Product overview

La Bretonnière is a public agricultural secondary school and apprenticeship training center (EPL - Établissement Public Local) offering vocational and technological education from CAP to BTS level. The institution operates through four interconnected divisions: the Lycée (school-based initial training), the CFA (apprenticeship-based training), Formation Continue (adult continuing education), and the Exploitation Agricole (educational farm). Additionally, it operates Breto Saveurs farm shop, student boarding facilities, and participates in Erasmus+ international mobility programs. The school offers specialized training in agriculture, horticulture, market gardening, landscaping, animal production, rural services, and sales.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Breto Saveurs: Boutique de vente directe located at the exploitation, selling local agricultural products including poultry, lamb, and produce from the school's farm.

Products and services

• Lycée (Upper Secondary School) General and technological upper secondary education from 3ème to BTS level delivered through initial school-based training. The Lycée serves approximately 300 students in programs including 3ème Agricole, Seconde GT, BAC STAV, BAC PRO CGEA PA, BAC PRO SAPAT, BTSA DATR, and BTSA Technico-Commercial. For students aged ~15-19 following a standard schooling pathway.
• CFA (Centre de Formation par Apprentissage) Apprenticeship training center offering vocational programs from CAP to BTS level through work-study contracts. The CFA serves approximately 280 apprentices across programs in agriculture, landscaping, horticulture, animal production, and commerce. For individuals aged ~16-25 entering via apprenticeship contracts with regional employers.
• Formation Continue (Adult Continuing Education / CFAAH)

Quantifiable outcome

• 80-100% exam pass rates across all programs (2025)
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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No

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Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• ELISE²A Consortium (European Cooperation Consortium)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe ELISE²A consortium comprises 8 public and private agricultural educational establishments in the Île-de-France region: LEGTA Brie-Comte-Robert, CEZ Bergerie Nationale, LHP Fenelon, LEAP-CFA Le Buat, LYCEE AGRICOLE PRIVE Sully, ARES La Salle Igny, EPLEFPA de Saint-Germain en Laye, and EPLEFPA La Bretonnière. The consortium focuses on European cooperation, international mobility (Erasmus+), professional development, and quality improvement. EPLEFPA de Saint-Germain en Laye serves as the project coordinator.
• European Union Erasmus+ ProgrammecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerErasmus+ KA1 mobility program for professional mobility of young people and staff. Provides funding for international placements and training experiences in EU countries. Charter ECHE obtained for programme participation.
• Local Briard Farmers and ProducersminorOthersPartnership with local farmers from the Brie region for direct sales at the Breto Saveurs boutique. Products include lamb, poultry, and produce from other agricultural establishments in the region.
• Enterprises and Master Apprentices (Maitres d'Apprentissage)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCompanies throughout the region that host apprentices under work contracts. The CFA provides a dedicated enterprise relations coordinator (Mme Vallet) to help match students with employers. Companies benefit from apprenticeship bonuses and tax advantages.
• Campus Bougainville (UFA Brie-Comte-Robert)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartnership for BTS Aménagements Paysagers and Certificate of Specialization programs (CS Arboriste Elagueur, CS Jardinier de golf). Provides additional vocational training opportunities for students.
• Regional Agricultural Events (Festival de la Terre, Foire aux Fromages)minorOthersParticipation in regional agricultural festivals and events for public outreach and agricultural awareness. Events include Festival de la Terre, Foire aux Fromages, and various Salon exhibitions.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights2 records

Broad incumbents

• UNREP: National network of private agricultural education establishments offering CAP-BTS programs in agriculture and rural services. Comparable as an alternative channel for vocational agricultural education with multi-site presence and apprenticeship contracts.
• AFTRAL: France's largest private vocational training group offering alternance programs across transport, logistics, and agriculture-adjacent fields. Comparable as a large-scale CFA operator with multi-site Île-de-France footprint and OPCO-funded adult training.
• MFR — Maisons Familiales Rurales: National federation of 430+ rural vocational training centers across France offering alternance-style CAP-to-BTS programs in agriculture, services, and personal care. Comparable alternative pathway for rural students with a similar apprenticeship-driven model.

Direct peers

• CEZ Bergerie Nationale: National historic agricultural education establishment in Île-de-France (Rambouillet) and ELISE²A consortium member. Comparable public-agricultural-school model with strong pedagogical farm heritage and broad CAP-BTS offerings.
• LEAP-CFA Le Buat: Private agricultural lycée and CFA in Île-de-France (Yvelines), ELISE²A consortium member. Offers comparable vocational tracks in agriculture, landscaping, and services with dual school/apprenticeship pathways.
• EPLEFPA de Saint-Germain en Laye: Public agricultural school in Île-de-France and ELISE²A consortium coordinator, offering CAP to BTS programs in agriculture, landscaping, and services. Same legal status (EPL), same dual-track (Lycée + CFA) model, and same Ministry of Agriculture oversight.
• LEGTA Brie-Comte-Robert: Public agricultural high school in Seine-et-Marne and ELISE²A consortium member, offering CAP to BTS programs including BTSA Aménagements Paysagers (which La Bretonnière delivers via UFA partnership at Brie-Comte-Robert). Direct peer on curriculum and geography.
• Lycée Agricole Privé Sully: Private agricultural high school in Île-de-France and ELISE²A consortium member. Comparable CAP-to-BTS curriculum in agriculture and services with apprenticeship pathway through associated CFA.
• ARES La Salle Igny: Private agricultural and rural education establishment in Île-de-France and ELISE²A consortium member. Comparable CAP-BTS programs in agriculture, environment, and services under the same national agricultural-education framework.

Regional players

• LHP Fenelon: Private agricultural lycée in Île-de-France and ELISE²A consortium member. Operates a similar vocational/agricultural training portfolio from CAP to BTS but with a different pedagogical emphasis (services and personal care). Comparable on regulatory framework and Erasmus+ access.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/la-bretonniere

Compliance2 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Subsidiaries8 records

Funding overview

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