ESARC Evolution

What ESARC Evolution does

ESARC Evolution is a French private higher education network operating 12 campuses across major French metropolitan areas, with its legal entity in Paris (11th arrondissement) and Mérignac. Founded in 1984, the institution has specialized for over 40 years in BTS (Brevet de Technicien Supérieur) vocational diplomas — French two-year post-baccalaureate qualifications (Bac+2) — and has cumulatively produced more than 8,200 graduates. Current annual enrollment is approximately 2,000 students.

The institution offers 19 BTS specializations across five domains (commerce, marketing, communication, finance, logistics), and has expanded vertically to include Bachelor (Bac+3), Mastère (Bac+5), DCG and DSCG (accounting), and MBA programs. Sector-vertical BTS variants target luxury (Luxe), sport, and sport-digital segments. Delivery occurs through two tracks: an initial (full-time) track with annual tuition of approximately €5,700 plus ~€100 application fees, and an apprenticeship (alternance) track where tuition is funded by employer partners via OPCO (French apprenticeship funding bodies).

ESARC Evolution operates a partnership-driven go-to-market with a broad corporate network including Intermarché, Intersport, SNCF, EDF, Renault, Burger King, Mercedes-Benz, AXA, GMF, BPCE, TUI, Nespresso, Cultura, Fnac, Darty, Aldi, and Citya. The institution is a subsidiary of Galileo Global Education France, the world's second-largest private higher education group (parent equity €102.7M; ESARC Evolution standalone equity €13.3M), which provides shared services and upward articulation pathways to ESG, ESGCI, and ESGCV schools within the group. The institution achieved Qualiopi certification in 2024 (audited by Bureau Veritas), enabling access to public and CPF-eligible funding flows.

Name

ESARC Evolution

Legal name

ESARC Evolution

Website

https://esarc-evolution.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

1984

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

ESARC Evolution is a French private higher education network operating 12 campuses, serving approximately 2,000 post-bac students annually with BTS, Bachelor, Mastère, DCG, DSCG, and MBA programs. It is a subsidiary of Galileo Global Education France.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Vocational Higher Education

NAICS

Technical and Trade Schools (6115), Junior Colleges (61121), Educational Services (611)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

College & Career Transition Services (Bridge Programs, Dual Enrollment Pathways) (EDAAABAK)

Keywords

• BTS vocational training
• Higher education services
• Apprenticeship programs
• Commerce marketing diplomas
• Management finance BTS

Headquarters

HQ city

Mérignac

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices12 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Tuition fees - initial track: Students in the initial (non-apprenticeship) track pay tuition fees of approximately 5,700 euros per year. This is the primary revenue stream for students not on the apprenticeship scheme.
2. Apprenticeship-funded tuition: For students on the apprenticeship (alternance) track, tuition fees are fully covered by the employing company. The student receives a monthly salary. No tuition is charged to the alternant.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

ESARC Evolution is a private higher education institution that delivers state-recognized BTS (Bac+2) diplomas across 19 programs spanning Commerce/Marketing, Communication, Gestion/Finance, Logistique, and Santé domains. Programs are available in two formats — initial track (with tuition fees of approximately 5,700 euros/year) and apprenticeship/alternance track (tuition funded by the employer, student receives a salary) — delivered across 12 campuses in major French cities. Above BTS, the school offers Bachelor, Mastère, DCG, DSCG, and MBA programs enabling progression within the Galileo Global Education network.

Product overview

ESARC Evolution is a private higher education institution network specializing in BTS (Brevet de Technicien Supérieur) programs, part of the Galileo Global Education group. The institution offers a comprehensive portfolio of 19 BTS diplomas (Bac+2 level) across commerce-marketing, communication, management, finance, tourism, health, and logistics sectors. Programs are available in initial or apprenticeship (alternance) formats across 12 campuses in major French cities. Above the BTS level, ESARC Evolution provides Bachelor programs (Bac+3) including Commerce Marketing, Communication, Finance, HR, International, and Sports Marketing specializations, as well as Mastère (Master's level Bac+5) programs in Commerce Marketing, Finance, HR, Entrepreneurship, Sports Management, Digital Communication, and International Business. The institution also offers DCG and DSCG accounting diplomas and an MBA in Wealth Management. All programs feature practical business projects, corporate challenges, job dating events, and pathways to continued studies within the ESG school network.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• BTS Assurance State-recognized Bac+2 diploma preparing students for careers in the insurance sector as client relationship specialists. Available in initial and apprenticeship (alternance) tracks across ESARC's 12 French campuses.
• BTS Banque State-recognized Bac+2 diploma preparing students for banking and bancassurance sector careers as client relationship specialists.
• BTS CJN - Collaborateur Juriste Notarial State-recognized Bac+2 diploma preparing students to work in notarial offices assisting notaries in drafting acts or serving as negotiators.
• BTS CI - Commerce International State-recognized Bac+2 diploma preparing students for careers in international commerce and import-export sectors.
• BTS Communication State-recognized Bac+2 diploma preparing students for communication careers in agencies or at advertisers.
• BTS Communication - Secteur du Sport Digital State-recognized Bac+2 diploma specializing in sports communication and digital communication.
• BTS GPME - Gestion de la PME State-recognized Bac+2 diploma preparing students to work in small and medium enterprises in close proximity to management teams.
• BTS GPME - Double Diplôme Titre Assistant RH State-recognized Bac+2 diploma combining SME management with HR assistant certification.
• BTS MCO - Management Commercial Opérationnel State-recognized Bac+2 diploma preparing students for commercial management of a department, physical store, or e-commerce store.
• BTS MCO - Secteur du Luxe State-recognized Bac+2 diploma specializing in luxury-sector commercial management.
• BTS MCO - Secteur du Sport State-recognized Bac+2 diploma specializing in sports-sector commercial management.
• BTS NDRC - Négociation et Digitalisation de la Relation Client State-recognized Bac+2 diploma preparing students for sales and digital client relationship management.
• BTS PI - Professions Immobilières State-recognized Bac+2 diploma preparing students for real estate careers managing and negotiating property transactions.
• BTS Tourisme State-recognized Bac+2 diploma preparing students for careers in the tourism sector.
• BTS CG - Comptabilité Gestion State-recognized Bac+2 diploma preparing students for accounting and business management careers.
• BTS Diététique et Nutrition State-recognized Bac+2 diploma preparing students for careers in health and nutrition with patients and care units.
• BTS GTLA - Gestion des Transports et Logistique Associée State-recognized Bac+2 diploma preparing students for transport and logistics management careers.
• BTS SAM - Support à l'Action Managériale State-recognized Bac+2 diploma preparing students to assist company directors or service managers.
• BTS SIO - Services Informatiques aux Organisations State-recognized Bac+2 diploma preparing students for IT services careers in organizations.
• Bachelor Commerce Marketing RNCP Level 6 (Bac+3) diploma preparing students for commercial development and marketing management roles.
• Bachelor Communication RNCP Level 6 (Bac+3) diploma providing fundamental knowledge on communication actors, issues, techniques and tools.
• Bachelor Finance RNCP Level 6 (Bac+3) diploma covering financial techniques, products, mechanisms and diagnostic methods.
• Bachelor Ressources Humaines RNCP Level 6 (Bac+3) diploma training students as HR managers with recruitment, training and administrative management skills.
• Bachelor International RNCP Level 6 (Bac+3) diploma with international immersion opportunities in Russia, Ireland, Spain and exchange semesters in USA, China, Germany and Brazil.
• Bachelor Généraliste RNCP Level 6 (Bac+3) diploma with two generalist years followed by an intensive third year of specialization.
• Bachelor Marketing du Sport RNCP Level 6 (Bac+3) diploma specializing in sports marketing and sponsorship management.
• Mastère Commerce Marketing RNCP Level 7 (Bac+5) master's program training international marketing and commercial managers.
• Mastère Gestion Finance RNCP Level 7 (Bac+5) master's program in financial engineering and corporate finance management.
• Mastère Ressources Humaines RNCP Level 7 (Bac+5) master's program training HR managers and consultants.
• Mastère Entrepreneuriat RNCP Level 7 (Bac+5) master's program for business creation and development projects.
• Mastère Management du Sport RNCP Level 7 (Bac+5) master's program training managers for sports brands, clubs and infrastructure.
• Mastère Marketing d'Influence & Communication Digitale RNCP Level 7 (Bac+5) master's program in influencer marketing and digital communication strategy.
• Mastère International Business RNCP Level 7 (Bac+5) master's program for international business development and export management.
• DCG - Diplôme de Comptabilité Gestion State diploma (Bac+3) as the first step toward expertise accounting, providing fundamental knowledge in accounting, management and finance.
• DSCG - Diplôme Supérieur de Comptabilité Gestion Advanced diploma (Bac+5) in accounting and management, the final academic part of the expert accounting pathway.
• MBA Gestion de Patrimoine RNCP Level 7 (Bac+5) MBA in wealth management covering civil law, taxation, finance and insurance.

Quantifiable outcome

• 80% of students recommend the school
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers19 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• IntermarchécoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIntermarché is a major French retail chain and one of ESARC's partner companies that recruits students for alternance contracts and internships across the school's campuses. The partnership supports the school's professional integration mission.
• IntersportcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIntersport, an international sporting goods retailer, partners with ESARC to recruit students for apprenticeships and internships, particularly in programs related to sports commerce and management.
• SNCFmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSNCF (French national railway company) is a partner company of ESARC, recruiting students for alternance and internship positions across various BTS programs.
• EDFmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEDF (Électricité de France), a major French energy company, is a partner company of ESARC that recruits students for professional experience positions.
• RenaultmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRenault, a major French automotive manufacturer, is a partner company of ESARC that recruits students for alternance contracts and internship positions.
• Galileo Global EducationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerESARC Evolution is a member school of Galileo Global Education, the world's second-largest private higher education group. This affiliation provides the school with academic infrastructure, brand credibility, a network of schools across France, and seamless progression pathways for BTS graduates to ESG Bachelors and Mastères. The group also provides shared campus infrastructure with other schools such as Digital Campus and ESG Sport.
• Mutuelle des MotardsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMutuelle des Motards is an insurance company that recruits ESARC Assurance students for alternance contracts.
• GMFminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGMF (a major French insurance company) is a partner company recruiting ESARC Assurance students for alternance contracts.
• FnaccoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFnac, a major French retail chain for electronics and cultural products, is a partner company recruiting ESARC Paris students for BTS MCO alternance positions.
• DartycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDarty, a major French retail chain for electronics and household appliances, recruits ESARC Paris students for BTS MCO alternance positions.
• AldiminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAldi, an international grocery retail chain, recruits ESARC Paris students for BTS MCO alternance positions in the large-scale distribution sector.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• MBway: MBway is a network of French schools offering BTS, Bachelor, and MBA programs with a strong emphasis on the alternance model. Like ESARC, it serves the Bac+2 to Bac+5 progression, recruits through job-dating events, and operates across multiple French cities.
• ISCOD: ISCOD is a French school specializing in 100% online alternance programs, including BTS, Bachelor, and Mastère levels. It is a direct peer on the apprenticeship/alternance model and represents the most differentiated competitor on delivery format vs. ESARC's in-person pedagogy.
• PIGIER: PIGIER is a French private higher education network offering BTS, Bachelor, and Mastère programs in commerce, marketing, management, and finance across multiple campuses in France. It is the most direct head-to-head competitor to ESARC Evolution, with similar program portfolio, multi-campus distribution, and dual initial/alternance tracks.
• Sup de V: Sup de V is a French private school specializing in BTS and Bachelor programs in commerce, management, and digital across multiple campuses. It shares ESARC's Bac+2 focus, alternance emphasis, and pedagogical approach to vocational higher education.
• ENACO: ENACO is one of France's largest online BTS providers, offering a portfolio that directly overlaps with ESARC's (commerce, management, finance, RH). It competes on convenience and price, particularly for non-Paris and adult learners, and represents the digital-native threat to ESARC's physical campus model.
• ESG (ESG Finance, ESG Luxe, ESG Sport): ESG is the Bachelor/Mastère-level sister network within the same Galileo Global Education group as ESARC. While positioned at Bac+3 to Bac+5, it is the explicit continuation pathway for ESARC graduates, making it both a partner and an internal benchmark for program continuity and student retention within the group.
• Studialis Galien / Cours Galien: Studialis is a French private higher education group operating BTS, Bachelor, and specialized programs across multiple schools and campuses. It competes directly with ESARC for the same Bac+2 vocational student demographic and apprenticeship placements with French employers.

Broad incumbents

• IONIS Education Group: IONIS Education Group is one of France's largest private higher education groups, parent of EPITA, EPITECH, ESME, and ISCOD. Through ISCOD specifically, it is a direct alternance competitor to ESARC; across the group, it offers overlapping BTS, Bachelor, and Mastère programs in commerce, technology, and management.
• Galileo Global Education: Galileo Global Education is the parent group of ESARC Evolution and claims to be the world's second-largest private higher education group, with a portfolio of schools across France and Europe. It is the umbrella under which ESARC operates and through which it accesses group-level resources, capital, and cross-school progression pathways.
• OMNES Education Group: OMNES Education is a large French private higher education group encompassing multiple schools (including ECE, INSEEC, ESCE, Sup de Pub) offering programs from BTS to Mastère. As a multi-brand group with similar dual-track Bac+2/Bac+5 offerings, it competes with Galileo/ESARC for the same student and employer segments at group level.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/esarc-ecoles

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

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Number of profiles

Subsidiaries12 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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