ISTEC - Ecole Supérieure de Commerce et de Marketing

What ISTEC - Ecole Supérieure de Commerce et de Marketing does

ISTEC (Ecole Supérieure de Commerce et de Marketing) is a Paris-based private French Grande Ecole founded in 1961, operating as a constituent school of Groupe Imparare alongside EEMI, SKALE, and the Skillogs e-learning platform. The school delivers a tiered portfolio spanning Bac+3 to Bac+8: a Bachelor en Management with six specializations (€9,000-€10,000/year tuition), the Programme Grande Ecole conferring Grade de Master (Bac+5), 14 MBA specializations in French and English, a DBA doctoral program delivered by distance learning, the FLE French-language preparatory program, and the VAE experience-validation track. The Paris campus at 128 quai de Jemmapes was fully renovated in 2022 and supports modern pedagogical formats (inverted classrooms, business games, case studies); a second campus opened in Chongqing, China in 2026 via partnerships with UCMT and Golden Group.

ISTEC's core differentiator is being the only Grande Ecole in Paris offering 100% work-study (alternance) from year one, with tuition covered by employers through OPCO (Opérateur de Compétences) financing. The school is supported by a network of 3,500+ partner companies for alternation and internships (including Air France, Roland Garros, Coca-Cola, and Hermès), 59 international partner universities for exchanges, an 8,000+-graduate alumni network, and 45+ nationalities on campus. Career services run on JobTeaser and My Job Glasses, and the joint Incubateur Istec x EEMI supports student entrepreneurship within the Groupe Imparare ecosystem.

Revenue is generated through tuition fees (Bachelor pricing is publicly disclosed; Grande Ecole, MBA, and DBA pricing requires direct inquiry) and employer-funded OPCO contracts for alternants. Distribution runs through direct Paris admissions (Parcoursup for post-baccalaureate entry, online applications, open days), the Chongqing campus for Asia-Pacific, and UCMT partnership for international MBA delivery. The school holds French state-recognized credentials (Visa Bac+5, Grade de Master, Licence Grade, RNCP Levels 6 and 7, CGE membership, Qualiopi certification) and is pursuing AACSB and EFMD international accreditations.

Name

ISTEC - Ecole Supérieure de Commerce et de Marketing

Legal name

École Supérieure de Commerce et de Marketing (Istec Business School)

Website

https://istec.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

1961

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

ISTEC is a Paris-based private French Grande Ecole (founded 1961) within Groupe Imparare, offering Bachelor, Grande Ecole, MBA, DBA, and language programs (Bac+3 to Bac+8) to post-baccalaureate students, professionals, and international learners, distinguished by Paris-only 100% alternance from year one.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Higher Education - Business School

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Professional and Management Development Training (611430), Educational Services (611)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Operations, Supply Chain & Logistics Management Schools (EDAHAHAF)

Keywords

• Business school education
• Graduate management programs
• Work-study alternation
• Professional certifications
• Executive education programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Paris

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Tuition Fees - Bachelor Program: The Bachelor en Management program charges annual tuition fees ranging from 9,000€ to 10,000€ depending on the year of study. B1: 9,000€; B2: 9,500€; B3: 10,000€ (as of September 2026).
2. Tuition Fees - Grande Ecole and MBA Programs: Revenue generated from Grande Ecole and MBA programs through tuition fees. Pricing is not publicly disclosed and requires direct inquiry. For alternation students, tuition is covered by companies via OPCO financing.
3. Apprenticeship/Training Funding via OPCO: In alternance mode, companies cover tuition fees through OPCO (Opérateur de Compétences) funding, creating a B2B revenue stream from employer-sponsored training contracts. No tuition fees are charged to alternant students.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels17 records

Core offering

ISTEC is a private French business school delivering higher education programs from undergraduate (Bachelor en Management, Bac+3) through doctoral level (DBA, Bac+8), including the state-recognized Programme Grande École (Master-level) and 14 specialized MBA tracks. The school uniquely offers alternation (work-study) formats from the first year, blending classroom instruction with corporate experience, and operates an international campus in Chongqing, China through partnerships with UCMT and Golden Group.

Product overview

ISTEC Business School offers a comprehensive portfolio of educational programs spanning undergraduate to doctoral levels. The core offerings include the Bachelor en Management (Bac+3) with six specializations, the Programme Grande École (Bac+5) granting Master-level qualification, and 14 MBA specializations. Supplementary programs include DBA doctoral studies (Bac+8), VAE professional experience validation, and FLE French language instruction. The school operates via the Imparare Group umbrella, which includes Skillogs (e-learning platform) and the Istec x EEMI Incubator. International operations include partnership programs with UCMT and Golden Group in China, as well as the Istec Chongqing campus.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• CFA Istec x EEMI: Centre de Formation des Apprentis (Apprenticeship Training Center)
• Incubateur Istec x EEMI
• Istec Alumni
• CERI
• Career Center

Products and services

• Bachelor en Management A three-year undergraduate program (Bac+3) offering specializations in Marketing & Sales, Communication & Influence, Finance & Juridique, Entrepreneuriat & Innovation, International & Geopolitics, and Management & RH. Leads to a state-recognized diploma with RNCP Level 6 certification.
• Programme Grande École A five-year program (Bac+5) granting Master-level qualification (Grade de Master) with RNCP Level 7 certification. Offers six specializations at Master 1 & 2 levels including Marketing & Sales, Entrepreneuriat & Innovation, Finance & Juridique, Management & RH, Communication & Influence, and International & Geopolitics.
• MBA Programs Professional MBA programs at Bac+5 level with 14 specializations including Hospitality Management, Ingénieur d'affaires, Commerce International, Marketing et Communication, Digital Marketing & E-Commerce, Management du Luxe, Business Development en Systèmes d'Information, Audit et Contrôle de Gestion, and Finance. Available in French or English delivery modes.
• DBA (Doctorate of Business Administration) Doctorate-level program (Bac+8) combining training and research project over 3 years, delivered via distance learning. Designed for professionals and executives to acquire advanced academic and professional knowledge.
• VAE (Validation des Acquis de l'Expérience) Experience validation program allowing candidates to obtain Bac+3 or Bac+5 diplomas based on professional, associative, or volunteer experience. Includes 10 hours of tutoring for Bac+3 and 20 hours for Bac+5 tracks.
• FLE (Français Langue Étrangère) Intensive French language program lasting 4 months (March to July) designed for international students to achieve B2 level (CECRL) proficiency.
• International MBA (UCMT Partnership) MBA programs delivered in partnership with UCMT, offering doctoral programs including Digital Transformation Management (DDT), Business Administration, Educational Management, Intelligent Manufacturing Management (DIMM), and Master programs in Intelligent Manufacturing Management and Sustainable Management.
• Incubateur Istec x EEMI Co-managed incubator with EEMI providing 18-month incubation program for student entrepreneurs, offering 5 hours of monthly consulting, coworking space, meeting rooms, and access to PEPITE HESAM Entreprendre network including Student-Entrepreneur status.
• Career Center by JobTeaser Online career platform providing job listings, employer videos and podcasts, direct recruiter contact, and resources for alternance and internship opportunities.

Quantifiable outcome

• 96.7% graduate success rate
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• BlablaCar DailyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCarsharing partnership for sustainable mobility. Istec provides the service to students and staff to encourage shared commuting between home and school/work, contributing to CO2 emission reduction goals.
• En Voiture SimoneminorGTM or Marketing PartnerOnline driving school partnership offering Istec students free code de la route preparation (2000+ questions, mock exams, 140 lesson sheets) and discounted driving lessons in 70+ cities. Students receive 110€ reduction plus 500€ state aid for apprentices.
• Golden GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic partnership for Istec Chongqing campus in China. Golden Group provides executive education experience, structured DBA research framework, and industry connections. Collaboration ensures academic rigor and alignment with Chinese business environment for DBA program delivery.
• UCMTcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for MBA program delivery in China. UCMT provides local academic coordination and educational support while maintaining Istec's international standards and global perspective. Programs prepare graduates for leadership in Chinese and international markets.
• PEPITE HESAM EntreprendreminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAccess to student-entrepreneur program through HESAM University partnership. Enables incubator students to obtain Student-Entrepreneur status (S2E), Student-Entrepreneur Diploma (D2E), mentoring, events, and academic/professional network access.
• CROUS de ParisminorOthersPublic student services organism. CROUS cafeteria located 5 minutes from campus offering social-priced meals (3.30€ or 1€ for scholarship holders). Also provides housing assistance (APL/ALS/ALF) and emergency financial aid.
• CAF (Caisse d'Allocations Familiales)minorOthersNational family allowance fund providing housing assistance (APL, ALS, ALF) for student rentals. Students can apply online via CAF website.
• Action Logement (Visale)minorOthersFree housing guarantee service for students renting apartments. Enables international and French students to secure rentals without traditional guarantors.
• Mobili-JeuneminorOthersMonthly housing aid for apprentices, capped amounts, available to alternant students meeting eligibility criteria.
• JobTeasercoreTechnology or IntegrationCareer Center platform powering Istec's job board with internship and job offers, company videos and podcasts, direct recruiter contact, and alternation/stage resource center.
• My Job GlassesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProfessional mentoring platform giving Istec students access to thousands of professionals who share career insights and industry perspectives to support orientation decisions.
• 59 International UniversitiescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational exchange partner network including destinations such as Dalian (China) via YES program and European universities for Erasmus+ blended intensive programs. Provides semester abroad opportunities for Bachelor and Grande Ecole students.
• 3,500 Partner CompaniescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCompanies including Air France, Roland Garros, Coca-Cola, and Hermes providing alternation contracts, internships, and graduate recruitment. Sectors include finance, communication, marketing, logistics, IT, industry, luxury, and more.
• IGEU (Initiatives des Grandes Ecoles et Universites)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAssociation of Grandes Ecoles and Universities supporting entrepreneurship. Istec x EEMI incubator is a member, providing access to additional resources and network for student entrepreneurs.

Scale indicators15 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• EBS Paris (European Business School): Paris-based private Grande Ecole offering Bachelor, Programme Grande Ecole, and MBA programs with international focus. Comparable mid-sized private Paris business school.
• ESCP Business School: Historic Paris-based Grande Ecole with multi-city European model and Bachelor/Master/MBA programs. Comparable as a French business school competing for the same post-baccalaureate and international student pools.
• NEOMA Business School: French Grande Ecole with Reims and Paris campuses offering Bachelor, Programme Grande Ecole, and MBA. Comparable as a multi-site French Grande Ecole with similar accreditation pursuits (AACSB, EQUIS, AMBA).
• EDC Paris Business School: Paris-based private Grande Ecole offering Bachelor, Programme Grande Ecole, and MBA. Direct competitor in the Paris private Grande Ecole segment with overlapping target audiences and program mix.
• ISC Paris Business School: Paris-based private Grande Ecole offering Bachelor, Programme Grande Ecole, and MBA tracks. Direct comparable as a mid-tier private Paris business school competing in the same segment.
• IESEG School of Management: Paris-based Grande Ecole (member of Université Catholique de Lille) offering Bachelor, Grande Ecole Programme, and MBA. Direct comparable as a mid-sized French Grande Ecole with AACSB and EQUIS accreditation, targeting similar student segments.
• SKEMA Business School: French Grande Ecole with multi-campus model (Paris, Lille, Sophia Antipolis, and international) offering Bachelor, Programme Grande Ecole, and MBA. Comparable for program breadth and multi-site delivery, though larger and more internationally distributed.
• ESSEC Business School: One of France's top-ranked Grande Ecoles with Paris and Singapore campuses; offers Bachelor, Grande Ecole (Master in Management), and MBA programs. Directly comparable to Istec as a French Grande Ecole offering undergraduate and graduate business degrees with state-recognized accreditations.
• PSB Paris School of Business: Paris-based private business school offering Bachelor, Grande Ecole, and MBA programs. Direct comparable as a similarly-sized private Paris Grande Ecole competing for the same applicant pool.
• INSEEC Grande Ecole: Paris-based private Grande Ecole within the INSEEC group, offering Bachelor, Programme Grande Ecole, and MBA tracks. Direct competitor with comparable program structure and Paris location.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/istec_paris
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCZJ4jhnI3i_8xTXxMiF4X3A
• Facebookfacebook.com/istec.ecoledecommerce
• LinkedInfr.linkedin.com/school/istec-ecole-superieure-de-commerce-et-de-marketing
• Instagraminstagram.com/istec_paris
• TikToktiktok.com/@istec_businessschool

Compliance11 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles17 records

Subsidiaries5 records

Funding overview

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