National Institute of Public Service

What National Institute of Public Service does

The Institut national du service public (INSP) is a French government public establishment (établissement public de l'État à caractère administratif) created on January 1, 2022 as the successor to the historic École nationale d'administration (ENA). It operates under the supervision of the French Prime Minister's office via the Ministry of Public Transformation and Civil Service. INSP's mandate is the recruitment, initial training, and continuing training of senior civil servants and state managers for the French State.

Its core offering is built around three pillars. First, recruitment is conducted through eight annual competitive examinations spanning the general pathway and the "Orient" pathway, with tracks for external candidates, internal civil servants, third-way candidates, the Talents social-diversity track, and doctorate holders. Second, a 24-month initial training program combines theoretical instruction with practical internships across French ministries, prefectures, and territorial collectivities to prepare graduates for senior executive roles. Third, a continuing education portfolio includes short courses, long professional cycles (including the Cycle des hautes études européennes, CHEE), and accredited master's and mastère spécialisé programs (including the MSEAPE in European public affairs at €15,000 and the Master in Public Law & Management). The institution's core "technology" is pedagogical method and instructional content, drawing on a pool of more than 2,000 experts including serving senior civil servants, jurists, academics, and foreign administrative leaders.

INSP generates revenue primarily through French State budget allocations, supplemented by tuition fees for specialized degree programs, and project-based funding from international partners including AFD, Expertise France, the EU, the World Bank, and UNDP for international cooperation services spanning more than 130 countries. It operates two campuses (Strasbourg headquarters and a Paris office), coordinates a network of nearly 4,000 international alumni, and maintains active partnerships with over 100 public administration schools worldwide.

Name

National Institute of Public Service

Legal name

Institut national du service public (INSP)

Website

https://insp.gouv.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

2022

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

The Institut national du service public (INSP) is France's state operator for recruiting, initially training, and continuously developing senior civil servants and state executives, succeeding the ENA in 2022 and operating competitive exams, master's programs, and international cooperation across 130+ countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public Administration Training

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (61131), Educational Services (611), International Affairs (928120)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Outbound Exchange Advising, Placement & Nomination Services (EDAIABAL)

akta.pro secondary industry

Third-Party Placement & Matching Agencies (EDAIAFAC)

Keywords

• Civil service training
• Public administration education
• Competitive entrance examinations
• Senior executive development
• International cooperation training

Headquarters

HQ city

Strasbourg

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Government Funding: INSP is a public establishment under the French Ministry of Public Transformation and Civil Service. As a state institution, its primary funding comes from government budget allocations. The institution provides competitive exams for civil service recruitment and operates as a non-profit public service.
2. Tuition Fees for Specialized Programs: The Mastère spécialisé MS Expert en affaires publiques européennes is priced at €15,000. The Cycle des hautes études européennes (CHEE) costs between €6,000 and €16,000 depending on profile. These represent tuition revenue for professional development programs.
3. International Cooperation Services: INSP provides international cooperation services including study visits, training programs, and capacity building for foreign administrations. These services are funded through bilateral cooperation agreements, calls for projects with international organizations (EU, AFD, World Bank, UNDP), and partnerships with foreign governments.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

INSP operates as France's reference public operator for the recruitment, initial training, and continuing training of senior civil servants and state executives. Its core offerings are organized around three pillars: (1) eight competitive entrance examinations (Concours) for admission to senior civil service, (2) a 24-month initial training program (Formation initiale) combining academic teaching with practical internships for civil servant students, and (3) a continuing education portfolio including short courses, long professional cycles (CHEE, CIP, etc.), and accredited master's and mastère programs such as the MSEAPE. International cooperation services including study visits, capacity building, and customized training for foreign administrations extend the offering to over 130 partner countries.

Product overview

The National Institute of Public Service (INSP) operates as a unified platform offering civil service recruitment, initial training, and continuing education services. The core offerings include 8 competitive entrance examinations (Concours), a 24-month initial training program (Formation initiale), and a diverse continuing education portfolio comprising short courses (Formations courtes), long professional cycles (Cycles longs including CHEE, CIP, CSPAE, and others), and accredited master's programs (Masters et mastères spécialisés including the MSEAPE). International cooperation services round out the offering, with the institution partnering with over 130 countries worldwide.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Concours de l'INSP (Competitive Entrance Examinations) Eight competitive entrance examinations (Concours) for admission to the National Institute of Public Service, covering external, internal, third competition, and specialized tracks (Talents, Docteurs) for both the general pathway and the Orient pathway. Registration September-October, written exams in March, oral exams May-July. For candidates seeking admission to French senior civil service.
• Formation initiale (Initial Training Program) 24-month initial training program for future senior civil servants admitted via competitive examinations, combining theoretical teachings and practical internships at French ministries, prefectures, decentralized services, and territorial collectivities. Includes the tronc commun (common core) shared with other French public service schools.
• Formation continue (Continuing Education Catalog) Continuing education programs for serving civil servants and senior executives, including short courses (1-5 days), long cycles, and specialized master's degrees covering innovation, management, negotiation, communication, digital transformation, and European affairs. Delivered through the interministerial training catalog and tailored offerings.
• Mastère spécialisé® 'Expert en affaires publiques européennes' (MSEAPE) A 24-month specialized master's program (75 ECTS credits) preparing professionals for careers in European public affairs, covering EU institutions, negotiation, and policy implementation. Delivered at INSP Paris (Thursdays and Fridays) with online components. Tuition is €15,000 covering all pedagogical costs and study visits. Records 77% satisfaction rate, 82% recommendation rate, and 100% success rate among graduates.
• Cycles longs (Long Professional Cycles) Long-duration professional development cycles including the Cycle des hautes études européennes (CHEE), Cycle des hautes études de service public, Cycle d'intégration des officiers, Cycle international de perfectionnement, Cycle supérieur de développement managérial, and Cycle supérieur de perfectionnement des administrateurs de l'État. For serving senior executives, military officers, and senior civil servants.
• Masters et mastères spécialisés (Accredited Master's Degrees) Accredited master's degrees and specialized mastères offered in partnership with universities, leading to recognized diplomas in public administration. Includes Master 'Droit & gestion publics' and Master européen de gouvernance et d'administration. For civil servants, private sector executives, and students seeking public administration credentials.
• Programmes internationaux courts (PIC) - Short International Programs Short international programs (available in French and English) for public managers worldwide, covering leadership, European negotiations, and public administration reform. For senior civil servants and officials from international partner administrations.
• Offre de coopération internationale (International Cooperation Services) International cooperation services including study visits, capacity building for training institutions, customized training, administrative internships in French administrations, and continental seminars. Partners with over 130 countries and more than 100 schools and institutes of public administration worldwide. Funded through bilateral agreements, calls for projects with international organizations (EU, AFD, World Bank, UNDP), and direct institutional partnerships.
• Prépa Talents (Exam Preparation Program) Exam preparation program designed for candidates from diverse backgrounds, supporting equal opportunities in civil service recruitment. For candidates preparing for INSP's competitive examinations, particularly the Talents track for social diversity.
• Cycle des hautes études européennes (CHEE) A 35-day, 10-month non-degree program (compatible with professional activity) training high-potential Europeans on European affairs, leading to a certificate. Priced between €6,000 and €16,000 depending on candidate profile. For civil servants and professionals seeking European affairs expertise.

Quantifiable outcome

• 77% satisfaction rate for MSEAPE program graduates
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

33 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Scuola Nazionale dell'Amministrazione (SNA) - ItalycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 16 June 2026Formalized cooperation renewal between French and Italian national schools for public administration training. Includes joint training and conferences, research collaboration on public administration topics, and international cooperation on capacity building projects.
• NQT (Nos Quartiers ont des Talents)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 15 June 2026Partnership for equal opportunity in civil service recruitment. NQT supports candidates from disadvantaged backgrounds to prepare for and access civil service careers. Renewed in June 2026.
• Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade of North MacedoniacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 31 March 2026Declaration of intent signed to strengthen cooperation in diplomat and public servant training. Part of France's Western Balkans strategy, supporting prefiguration of a public administration academy in North Macedonia.
• FGV EBAPE (Fundação Getulio Vargas) - BrazilcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 16 May 2024Partnership with Brazil's leading public administration school (ranked among top 10 think tanks globally, #1 in Latin America). Includes study visits, joint training on leadership and innovation in administration.
• ENAP (Escola Nacional de Administração Pública) - BrazilcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 March 2024Long-standing cooperation with Brazil's national school of public administration. Includes Women in Leadership program (800+ women trained over 10 years), leadership training, and study visits. Supported by French Embassy in Brazil.
• INA (Instituto Nacional de Administração) - PortugalcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 February 2024Agreement signed to strengthen cooperation in senior civil servant training. Promotes administrative mobility, particularly under EU PACE initiative, and joint participation in international cooperation projects.
• Institut diplomatique Matias Romero (IMR) - MexicocoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Cooperation agreement with Mexico's diplomatic institute for exchange of experiences. Mexico has 51 alumni from INSP international programs and 1 graduate in 2024.
• AFD (Agence Française de Développement)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFrench development agency funding international cooperation projects. Supports INSP programs including INITIA Guinea (PAPAP project) and PAAD-C Cameroon (decentralization support).
• Expertise FrancecoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerFrench international technical expertise agency implementing international development projects. Partner in Guinea INITIA program under PAPAP project.
• European UnioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEuropean funding through calls for projects for international cooperation. INSP participates in EU programs and collaborates with EU institutions for training European civil servants.
• UNDP (Programme des Nations Unies pour le Développement)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational organization providing project funding for public administration modernization in partner countries.
• World BankminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational financial institution funding public administration reform projects in developing countries.
• Académie diplomatique et consulaire (France)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with MEAE's diplomatic academy for joint training of new diplomatic cadres. Includes interministerial negotiation training with simulations and high-level testimony.
• ENAM (École nationale d'administration et de magistrature) - CamerooncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKey partner in PAAD-C project supporting Cameroon's decentralization. Includes training of regional officials and support for NASLA school.
• NASLA (National School of Local Administration) - CamerooncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership in PAAD-C project for training regional elected officials and civil servants in decentralization. Includes digitalization support and training module development.
• ENAM (École nationale d'administration de Madagascar)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMadagascar's national school of administration. Partnership declaration signed for future cooperation activities in civil servant training.
• INFA (Institut national de formation administrative) - MadagascarcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMadagascar's national institute for administrative training. Partnership declaration signed to facilitate future cooperation activities.
• NHI (National Human Resources Development Institute) - South KoreacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKorean human resources institute under Ministry of Public Service. Organized continental seminar on public service digital transformation with 7 Asian countries.
• IAP (Institut national de l'administration publique) - MoldovacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMoldova's public administration institute. Cooperation includes participation in international programs, customized study visits, and training programs on EU negotiation and governance.
• IRA de Lille (Institut regional d'administration) - FrancecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFrench regional administration institute contributing to INITIA Guinea program design and delivery for Guinean public administration modernization.
• École nationale d'administration de GuinéecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGuinea's national school of administration. Key partner in INITIA Guinea program design for modernizing Guinea's public administration.
• AAENA (Association des Anciens de l'ENA et de l'INSP)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerAlumni association supporting INSP's international network. Active in multiple countries including Madagascar with 80+ alumni.
• Ukrainian Leadership AcademyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUkrainian organization providing leadership training. Received 15 young Ukrainian leaders at INSP for study visit on European public cooperation.
• ENA (École nationale d'administration) of TchadcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLong-standing partnership with Tchad's national administration school. Chad counts 31 former students and 145 short program attendees. Includes PADeFF e-formation project.
• ENAP du Québec (École nationale d'administration publique)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerQuebec's public administration school. Partnership in 'Training for Public Administration - Comparative Perspective' international cycle.
• Institut français d'Égypte (IFE)coreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerFrench institute in Egypt collaborating with INSP and Egyptian Embassy for diplomatic training visits. 26 Egyptian diplomats trained in 2024.
• Direction interministérielle de la transformation publiquecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFrench interministerial directorate for public transformation. Co-developer of interministerial continuing education catalog.
• Direction interministérielle du numérique (Dinum)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFrench interministerial digital directorate. Contributing experts to INSP training programs on digital transformation.
• École de guerre-TerreminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFrench army war college. Partner in interministerial continuing education catalog.
• École nationale de la magistratureminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFrench national school of the judiciary. Partner in interministerial continuing education catalog.
• Institut des hautes études de défense nationale (IHEDN)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFrench defense studies institute. Partner in interministerial continuing education catalog.
• Institut des hautes études du ministère de l'IntérieurminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFrench interior ministry's higher studies institute. Partner in interministerial continuing education catalog.
• Institut One HealthminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFrench One Health institute. Partner in interministerial continuing education catalog including health cycle studies.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Civil Service College (Singapore): Singapore's national institution for senior civil servant leadership development. Comparable mission of training senior public sector leaders; broader scope including leadership and leadership pipelines across the Singapore public service.
• Behörden Spiegel / Bundesakademie für öffentliche Verwaltung: Germany's federal academy for public administration. Larger incumbent with a broader civil service training scope across federal levels; overlapping mission in executive training.

Direct peers

• National Human Resources Development Institute (NHI) South Korea: Korean institute for civil servant training under Ministry of Personnel Management. Partner with INSP on digital transformation seminars. Similar mandate for senior civil service development.
• FGV EBAPE (Fundação Getulio Vargas): Brazil's leading public administration school, ranked top 10 globally. Provides executive education for civil servants and is a core INSP partner; similar target market and international training offerings.
• Instituto Nacional de Administração (INA) Portugal: Portugal's national institute for public administration training. Comparable civil service training mission with a partnership on EU PACE mobility. Similar EU affairs specialization.
• ENAP (Escola Nacional de Administração Pública): Brazil's national school of public administration. Conducts senior civil servant training and is a long-standing INSP cooperation partner. Same customer base type (senior government officials) and similar program portfolio.
• ENAP Québec (École nationale d'administration publique): Quebec's public administration school and INSP partner on comparative public administration cycles. Comparable mandate in civil servant training and international cooperation.
• European Institute of Public Administration (EIPA): EU-affiliated center for European public administration training in Maastricht. Comparable offering in EU affairs training for senior civil servants; directly competes with INSP's MSEAPE and CHEE programs.
• Scuola Nazionale dell'Amministrazione (SNA): Italy's national school of public administration with the same mandate as INSP: recruiting, training, and developing senior Italian civil servants. Comparable scope, mission, and bilateral cooperation focus.

Emerging players

• Sciences Po (Institut d'études politiques de Paris): French elite grande école with strong public affairs and policy programs. Competes for high-end executive education and international civil servant training in the French market, with established public policy credentials.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• Facebookfacebook.com/insp.gouv.fr
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/insp-institut-national-du-service-public
• Xx.com/INSP_Fr

Compliance1 record

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Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

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