IBES - Institut Brittany d'Enseignement Supérieur

What IBES - Institut Brittany d'Enseignement Supérieur does

IBES (Institut Brittany d'Enseignement Supérieur) is a private French higher-education institution headquartered in Paris and operating internationally via an office in Waltham Cross, England. Founded in 2019 (formerly Brittany Université, rebranded 1 January 2024), the institution offers undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programmes — including BA (Hons) Business Administration, BA Education, BSc (Hons) Computer Science, MBA, Master of Education, Postgraduate Diploma in Education, TESOL certification, DBA, EdD, and PhD — delivered primarily through a Moodle-based Learning Management System with monthly intakes and both fully online and blended-learning formats. Programmes are structured at 60–180 ECTS across European Qualifications Framework Levels 6 to 8, and dual-award pathways are offered through partnerships with UCAM (Spain), VERN University (Croatia), International European University (Ukraine), and UTAMED. IBES also operates a separate on-campus MBA track in France priced at €16,000.

Revenue is generated almost exclusively through tuition fees, with online programmes priced between €900 (Postgraduate Diploma in Education) and €9,900 (dual-award PhD/DBA), and the on-campus France MBA at €16,000. Student support infrastructure includes welfare counselling, career guidance via an ASDS psychometric tool integrated with the O*NET database, a disability advisory service, and Zoom-based virtual tutoring. The institution holds British Accreditation Council (BAC) accreditation, Qualiopi certification from the French Ministry of Labour, and is registered with the French Ministry of Education and the Académie de Paris; its TESOL certification is registered in the French Répertoire Spécifique (RS6929). Distribution is global, with approved learning centers in Asia (Sri Lanka, Philippines) and student enrollment across Hong Kong, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, and France. The company has 51–100 employees and has not disclosed any external funding rounds.

Name

IBES - Institut Brittany d'Enseignement Supérieur

Legal name

Institut Brittany d'Enseignement Supérieur

Website

https://ibesuni.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

2019

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

IBES is a private French online and blended higher-education institution offering undergraduate to doctoral programmes via Moodle LMS, with dual-award partnerships with UCAM, VERN, IEU, and UTAMED, serving working professionals globally seeking internationally recognised qualifications.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Paris

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Tuition Fees - Degree Programs: IBES generates revenue primarily through tuition fees charged for various degree programs. Students pay per year of study or per program depending on the qualification level. Fees vary by program type and award option (single vs dual award).
2. Professional Certificate Programs: Professional certification programs such as TESOL generate revenue through one-time certification fees.
3. Dual Award Partnerships: Revenue generated through partnerships with universities (UCAM, VERN, IEU, UTAMED) where students pay premium fees for dual awards from multiple institutions.

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Go-to-market motion2 records

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Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

IBES (Institut Brittany d'Enseignement Supérieur) is a French private higher education institution delivering online and blended undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral degree programs (BA, BSc, MBA, M.Ed., DBA, Ed.D, PhD) along with professional certifications such as TESOL. Programs are delivered through a Moodle-based learning platform and offered with single or dual award credentials via transnational partnerships with universities in Spain, Croatia, Ukraine, and Malta.

Product overview

IBES (Institut Brittany d'Enseignement Supérieur) is a higher education institution offering a comprehensive portfolio of online and blended learning programmes. The institution provides undergraduate degrees (Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration, Bachelor of Arts in Education, Bachelor of Science in Computer Science), postgraduate degrees (MBA, Master of Education, Postgraduate Diploma in Education), professional certifications (TESOL), and doctoral programmes (DBA, Ed.D, PhD). Programmes are delivered through a Moodle-based Learning Management System with dual award options available through partnerships with UCAM (Spain), VERN University (Croatia), International European University (Ukraine), and UTAMED. IBES offers flexible study modes including fully online and blended learning, with programmes registered with the Académie de Paris and accredited by the British Accreditation Council (BAC) and Qualiopi certified.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in Business Administration A 3-year (180 ECTS) undergraduate degree providing comprehensive study of business organisations and management, with dual award options through partnerships with UCAM and IEU.
• Bachelor of Arts in Education A 3-year (180 ECTS) undergraduate degree developing disciplinary knowledge in education, pedagogy, curriculum, and assessment, with practical teaching skills. Dual award available with UCAM.
• Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Computer Science A 3-year (180 ECTS) undergraduate degree in computing covering programming, software engineering, data systems, and artificial intelligence, with dual award option via IEU partnership.
• Master of Business Administration (MBA) A 90 ECTS postgraduate programme developing strategic and digital management competencies, available with dual awards from VERN University, IEU, or UCAM.
• MBA (On-Campus, France) A 120 ECTS on-campus MBA delivered in France over 2 academic years, including 9 taught modules, a 3-month internship, and a capstone business research project.
• Master of Education (M.Ed.) A 90 ECTS postgraduate programme in educational leadership and management at EQF Level 7, with 8 taught modules plus a 30 ECTS dissertation.
• Enseigner l'Anglais Langue Étrangère (TESOL) A professional certification for teaching English to non-native speakers, 100% online over 6-12 months (750 hours), registered under French code RS6929.
• Postgraduate Diploma in Education A 60 ECTS postgraduate diploma at EQF Level 7 consisting of 6 taught modules without dissertation, offered as an exit award or progression route.
• Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) - Research Mode A 120 ECTS thesis-only doctoral programme structured in 3 stages with a maximum duration of 36 months and approximately 3,000 notional hours.
• Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) - Mixed Mode A 120 ECTS doctoral programme with 5 taught modules (50 ECTS) plus a 70 ECTS thesis (25,000-30,000 words), offered as dual award with VERN University.
• Doctor of Education (Ed.D) - Research Mode

Quantifiable outcome

• Dual award qualifications from multiple internationally recognized universities
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers15 records

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Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Integration5 records

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Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and supporting.

• UCAM - Universidad Catolica De MurciacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSpanish university providing dual award programs including BA Business Administration, BA Education, and M.Ed. UCAM is canonically erected and recognized by Times Higher Education for internationalization capacity.
• VERN' UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCroatian university formerly known as VERN' University of Applied Sciences. Offers dual awards for MBA, DBA, and EdD programs. VERN has over 1,850 active students and 5,000+ alumni, became a fully fledged university in 2020.
• International European University (IEU)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUkrainian university providing dual award options for MBA and BSc Computer Science programs.
• UTAMEDmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner university providing dual award PhD, DBA, and EdD programs with IBES.
• London Examinations BoardsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerUK-based examination board providing professional certifications and qualifications recognition.
• FEDE - Federation for European EducationsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerGeneva-based NGO international non-profit association bringing together over 560 higher education and vocational institutions in 44 countries since 1963. Official partner of Council of Europe, UNESCO, OIF, UN.
• Ilocos Sur Polytechnic State College (ISPSC)supportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerSix-campus Philippine institution of higher learning providing educational pathways and learning center support for IBES programs in the region.
• British Accreditation Council (BAC)coreOthersBAC is an internationally recognized independent voice providing quality assurance accreditation. Full member of ENQA and INQAAHE, listed on EQAR. IBES is accredited as an Independent Higher Education provider.
• Jesselton University College (JUC)supportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides progression route for Postgraduate Diploma in Education students to complete M.Ed. through dissertation stage.
• AIBT Learning Centre (Sri Lanka)supportingChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAffiliated learning center in Sri Lanka facilitating IBES academic programs and student support.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Market position

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Customer concentration

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• Instagraminstagram.com/institutbrittany

Compliance4 records

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Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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Investments

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