Lycée Léonce Vieljeux

What Lycée Léonce Vieljeux does

Lycée Léonce Vieljeux is a French public secondary school (Établissement Public Local d'Enseignement, EPLE) located at 118 rue des Gonthières in La Rochelle, Charente-Maritime, France, operating under the supervision of the French Ministry of National Education and the Académie de Poitiers. The institution was established in 1945 and named after Léonce Vieljeux, a World War II resistance figure and former mayor of La Rochelle. The school serves approximately 1,700 students supported by 140 teachers on a 7-hectare campus, delivering three integrated training pathways: a générale et technologique track (Seconde, Bac Général with multiple specialty combinations, and Bac Technologique STI2D); a professionnelle track (Bac Pro MV for vehicle maintenance, Bac Pro ICCER for HVAC and renewable energy, and Bac Pro TNE for digital and energy transitions); and a post-bac track offering three BTS diplomas (Maintenance des Véhicules, Conception et Réalisation de Systèmes Automatiques, Cybersécurité Informatique et Réseaux) and two CPGE preparatory classes (TSI for engineering school access and ATS for BTS/DUT graduates). A distinctive feature is the on-site Application Garage, a student-run multi-brand vehicle service that accepts real external clients.

The school's product portfolio also includes a structured ecosystem of student support services — ALAC on-demand tutoring, SCRIB writing remediation, Atelier de la Réussite study skills coaching, PASS alternative pathway program, and Cordées de la Réussite aspiration mentoring — alongside international mobility through Erasmus+ and adult continuing education delivered in partnership with GRETA Poitou-Charentes. CPGE TSI was ranked 1st among 52 such classes nationally by l'Étudiant in 2024, with 88% of the 2024/2025 TSI cohort (30 of 34) admitted to engineering schools, and the CPGE ATS program has placed 95.5% of its 449 students into engineering schools since 2010.

The institution operates as a non-commercial public entity with no equity structure, funded primarily through allocations from the French Ministry of National Education and the Région Nouvelle-Aquitaine. Revenue is supplemented by user-paid ancillary services — cafeteria meals (€2.30–€5.60 per meal), internat boarder subscriptions (€1,323.75–€1,985.63 per year), and Application Garage service fees — and by apprenticeship funding routed through the UFA du Lycée Léonce Vieljeux in partnership with the CFA académique de Poitiers. Distribution and admissions flow exclusively through national government platforms: teleservices.education.gouv.fr for secondary enrollment and Parcoursup for BTS and CPGE admissions. Go-to-market is community-led, relying on open days, virtual presentations, alumni outcomes, counselor networks, the parent association (AARPE), and organic social channels (Instagram accounts for student associations and the Maison des Lycéens).

Name

Lycée Léonce Vieljeux

Legal name

Lycée Léonce Vieljeux

Website

https://lycee-vieljeux.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

1945

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

French public secondary school in La Rochelle serving approximately 1,700 students across générale, technologique, professionnelle, and post-bac BTS/CPGE tracks, including France's top-ranked CPGE TSI preparatory class. Funded by the Ministry of Education with ancillary user fees.

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Product category

Public Secondary Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (61131), Technical and Trade Schools (6115)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYEDAJAFAB

Instructional Delivery & Pedagogy (School-Led)

Education/K–12 / Primary & Secondary Education/K–12 Curriculum, Instruction & Assessment (School-Delivered)

SECONDARYEDAJALAM

After-School Academic Support Programs (Centers & Clubs)

Education/K–12 / Primary & Secondary Education/K–12 Educational Support Services (Tutoring & Counseling)

Keywords

• Public secondary education
• Vocational training programs
• Engineering school preparation
• Technical baccalaureate programs
• Higher education diplomas

Headquarters

HQ city

La Rochelle

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Public education funding: As a public French secondary school (EPLE), the institution is funded by the French Ministry of Education and regional council. Revenue comes from government allocations for educational operations, not from direct student fees.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Lycée Léonce Vieljeux is a public French secondary school that delivers general, technological, and vocational baccalauréat programs, paired with post-baccalaureate BTS technical diplomas and CPGE preparatory classes (TSI and ATS) for engineering school admission. The school also operates an Application Garage, a student-run auto repair facility that serves external customers while providing hands-on training. All programs are delivered on a single campus in La Rochelle under the French national education system.

Product overview

Lycée Léonce Vieljeux is a comprehensive public secondary school and post-baccalaureate institution in La Rochelle, France, with approximately 1,700 students and 140 teachers across three training pathways: Générale et Technologique (pre-baccalaureate), Professionnelle (vocational), and Post-Bac. Its post-bac portfolio includes three BTS diploma programs (MV for vehicle maintenance, CRSA for automated systems, and CIEL for cybersecurity and IT networks) and two CPGE preparatory classes (TSI for engineering school admission and ATS for BTS/DUT holders). The school also operates a network of student support services including ALAC (tutoring), SCRIB (writing remediation), PASS (alternative pathways), and Cordées de la Réussite (aspiration mentoring). A standout feature is the on-site application garage where MV students service real client vehicles, providing hands-on professional experience.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Baccalauréat Général French general baccalaureate program covering the final three years of secondary education for students preparing for university or CPGE tracks.
• Baccalauréat Technologique STI2D French technological baccalaureate in Sciences et Technologies de l'Industrie et du Développement Durable, focused on industrial innovation and sustainable development for students progressing to BTS or DUT programs.
• Baccalauréat Professionnel Maintenance des Véhicules (MV) Vocational baccalaureate in vehicle maintenance training students for automotive repair careers, with hands-on work delivered through the school's Application Garage.
• Baccalauréat Professionnel ICCER Vocational baccalaureate covering instrumentation, configuration, and maintenance of connected and communicating equipment, targeted at students pursuing technical careers in the connected-equipment sector.
• BTS CIEL (Cybersécurité, Informatique et réseaux, Électronique) Two-year post-baccalaureate technical diploma in cybersecurity, computer networks, and electronics, preparing students for technical positions in IT and electronic systems.
• BTS CRSA (Conception et Réalisation de Systèmes Automatiques) Two-year post-baccalaureate technical diploma in the design and realization of automated systems, for students targeting careers in industrial automation and mechatronics.
• BTS MV (Maintenance des Véhicules) Two-year post-baccalaureate technical diploma specializing in motor vehicle maintenance, targeted at students pursuing advanced technical careers in the automotive sector.
• CPGE TSI (Technologie et Sciences Industrielles) Two-year preparatory class for engineering school admission, focused on industrial technology and applied sciences, ranked first in France in 2024.
• CPGE ATS (Adaptation Technicien Supérieur) One-year preparatory class for BTS graduates seeking engineering school admission, ranked second in France in 2024.
• Seconde Générale et Technologique First-year secondary class of the general and technological track, providing the common foundation before students specialize in général or technologique streams.
• Application Garage Student-operated vehicle repair and maintenance service open to external customers, integrated as a teaching tool for the Bac Pro MV and BTS MV programs and generating direct service revenue.

Quantifiable outcome

• 88% of TSI students admitted to engineering schools (2024/2025 cohort of 34 students)
• +4 more outcomes

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Integration1 record

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• GRETA Poitou-CharentescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGRETA Poitou-Charentes is the primary partner for adult continuing education at Lycée Léonce Vieljeux. It manages professional training and retraining programs for adult learners, enabling the school to offer professional qualifications and career development courses beyond traditional initial education.
• Erasmus+ ProgrammeminorGTM or Marketing PartnerThe school participates in the Erasmus+ programme, enabling international exchanges and mobility programs for students. Erasmus exchange catalogues are published for BTS programs (CRSA, MV).
• UFA du Lycée Léonce Vieljeux (Unité de Formation par Apprentissage)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorThe UFA (apprenticeship training unit) manages work-study (alternance) programs for BTS students, in partnership with CFA académique de Poitiers. Students alternate between school-based training and employer-based apprenticeship, covering BTS MV, CRSA, and CIEL programs.
• Cordées de la réussite partners (Colleges, Lycees, University, IUT, Entreprises, La Coursive, La Sirène)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerThe school participates in 'Cordées de la réussite', a national program connecting 1st year students with professionals, universities, and companies to provide orientation guidance and encourage higher education aspirations, particularly for hesitant or underrepresented students.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Lycée Édouard Branly: Boulogne-Billancourt public lycée running CPGE TSI alongside other preparatory classes. Direct comparator in l'Etudiant's annual TSI rankings and shares the STI2D feeder pipeline.
• Lycée Raspail: Paris public lycée running a CPGE TSI class for STI2D/STL graduates. Competes head-to-head with Lycée Vieljeux in the national TSI rankings and shares the same Centrale/CCinP/CCP concours pipeline to engineering grandes écoles.
• Lycée Chaptal: Paris public lycée offering CPGE TSI and related preparatory tracks. Comparable portfolio mix (general, technologique, BTS, CPGE) and competes in the same national CPGE TSI ranking universe as Lycée Vieljeux.
• Lycée Pierre de Fermat: Major Toulouse public lycée operating a CPGE TSI alongside other preparatory classes. Direct competitor to Lycée Vieljeux in the annual l'Etudiant CPGE TSI ranking, with overlapping applicant pool on Parcoursup and identical curriculum/coefficient structure.
• Lycée Faidherbe: Lille public lycée with a longstanding CPGE TSI offering and strong engineering-school placement record. Comparable size and program mix to Lycée Vieljeux, competing for top STI2D graduates on Parcoursup.
• Lycée Galilée: Cergy public lycée running CPGE TSI for STI2D graduates. Direct competitor in the national CPGE TSI cohort and similar post-bac portfolio to Lycée Vieljeux.
• Lycée Léonard de Vinci: Calais public lycée offering BTS and CPGE preparatory classes including engineering tracks. Comparable public-institution model and program structure to Lycée Vieljeux, with overlapping post-bac offerings.
• GRETA Poitou-Charentes: Regional adult continuing-education network that is both a partner of Lycée Vieljeux (delivering adult retraining on its campus) and a competing provider of BTS-level technical qualifications and professional retraining across the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region.
• Lycée Jacques Brel: La Courneuve public lycée with CPGE TSI offering. Competes in the same national TSI ranking and comparable public-secondary-school operating model to Lycée Vieljeux.

Broad incumbents

• AFPA (Agence nationale pour la formation professionnelle des adultes): France's national adult vocational training provider. Comparable continuing-education and BTS-level technical credentialing function to Lycée Vieljeux's GRETA Poitou-Charentes partnership and BTS programs, though at much larger national scale and with a broader industry footprint.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/mdlvieljeux
• Instagraminstagram.com/as_vieljeux

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Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

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