What L'Idem école de Création does

L'Idem école de Création is a French private creative and digital arts school founded ~1998, headquartered in Le Soler near Perpignan, operating across three campuses in France (Le Soler), Barcelona, and Madrid. The institution delivers vocational and professional education in graphic design, 2D/3D animation, audiovisual production, sound engineering, digital marketing, web development, and video game design, with programs ranging from pre-bac preparation through master's-level qualifications.

The school operates 4,000 m² of eco-responsible campus infrastructure including 1,500+ m² of professional-grade image and sound studios, and uses industry-standard creative tools (Adobe Premiere, After Effects with VR 180/360 capabilities, Figma, and specialized 3D/animation/audio software). It holds Qualiopi certification and multiple RNCP-registered certifications (RNCP 40867 Niveau 6 for Design Graphique; RNCP 37674 Niveau 5 for Web Development), and is a member of the RECA network (Réseau des écoles du cinéma d'animation) and the Erasmus+ program.

L'IDEM generates revenue through four streams: initial education tuition (post-bac programs), apprenticeship contracts funded by OPCO branch operators via the apprenticeship tax, continuing professional education (Région Occitanie-funded ERN/Qualif Pro programs and CPF-funded courses), and short-term summer campus/workshop programs. The school serves high school graduates, career changers, employed professionals, and enterprises (for apprenticeship recruitment and talent placement), with 93.33% professional insertion rate and 100% success rate reported for the Design Graphique apprenticeship program in 2025.

Name

L'Idem école de Création

Legal name

L'IDEM Creative Arts School

Website

https://lidem.eu

Company type

Private

Founded year

1998

Operating status

Operating

Short description

L'Idem école de Création is a French private creative and digital arts school operating across triple campuses in Le Soler (France), Barcelona, and Madrid. It delivers vocational and professional training in animation, design, audiovisual, sound, digital marketing, and web development to students, career changers, and enterprises via tuition, apprenticeship, and public-funded programs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Vocational Education and Creative Arts Training

NAICS

Professional and Management Development Training (611430), Educational Services (611), Computer Training (611420), Professional and Management Development Training (61143)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Corporate Learning & Training Content Development (EDAGAKAC)

akta.pro secondary industry

Software Development (Programming, Frameworks, Dev Tools) (EDABAFAA)

Keywords

• Creative arts education
• Animation training programs
• Digital design school
• Vocational creative training
• Professional apprenticeship programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Le Soler

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Initial Education Tuition: L'IDEM offers initial education programs (post-bac) where students pay tuition fees for creative and digital training programs including Animation, Design Graphique, Audiovisuel, Marketing Digital, and more.
2. Apprenticeship (Alternance) Programs: As a certified CFA (Centre de Formation des Apprentis), L'IDEM delivers apprenticeship programs where training costs are covered by OPCO branch operators through the apprenticeship tax. Companies receive up to €6,000 in government subsidies for hiring apprentices, facilitating school-company partnerships.
3. Continuing Professional Education (Formation Professionnelle): Professional development and continuing education programs for employees and job seekers, many funded by the Région Occitanie through devices such as the Ecole Régionale du Numérique (ERN) and Qualif Pro. Programs include Web Development, AV VR 360, PAO, Marketing Digital, and more.
4. Summer Campus and Workshops: Short-term programs including summer campus sessions and discovery workshops offered to prospective students and creative enthusiasts.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

L'Idem école de Création is a private higher-education school (école supérieure) providing post-baccalaureate vocational training and professional certifications in creative and digital fields. It delivers bachelor's, master's, and RNCP-certified programs in graphic design, 2D-3D animation, audiovisual production, sound engineering, digital marketing, web development, and video game design across three campuses in France and Spain. The institution also operates a CFA (Centre de Formation des Apprentis) delivering apprenticeship programs and continuing professional training funded by regional and national bodies.

Product overview

L'Idem École de Création is a creative arts school offering a comprehensive portfolio of programs in creative and digital fields. The institution operates as a unified educational platform with multiple specialized schools covering Design Graphique & Digital, Animation 2D-3D, Audiovisuel, Métiers du Son (Sound), Marketing Digital, Développement Web & Informatique, and Jeu Vidéo (Video Games). Programs range from preparatory courses through bachelor's and master's levels, with many available through apprenticeship (alternance) or continuing professional education. The school also offers RNCP-certified professional programs in areas like VR 360, web development, and UI design, often financed through regional funding. With campuses in France (Le Soler/Perpignan), Barcelona, and Madrid, the institution provides international exposure through programs like Erasmus+ and the International Master Animation.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• L'i-Media TV: The school's YouTube channel featuring student work and educational content

Products and services

• Design Graphique & Digital Comprehensive post-baccalaureate program in graphic design, visual communication, branding, motion design, UX/UI design, print, and advertising, preparing students for creative industry roles.
• Animation 2D-3D Post-baccalaureate animation program covering 2D and 3D animation, character design, storyboarding, modeling, texturing, and VFX, with RECA network affiliation.
• Audiovisuel Bachelor-level audiovisual production program covering video production, filming, sound capture, editing, color grading, and special effects.
• Métiers du Son Bachelor program in sound engineering and music production covering sound design, audio engineering, music composition, mixing, and sound for film, video, and animation.
• Marketing Digital Post-baccalaureate digital marketing program covering corporate strategy, marketing strategy, digital agency work, and client-oriented advertising.
• Développement Web & Informatique Post-baccalaureate program in web development and computer science covering front-end, back-end development, and web technologies for tech companies.
• Jeu Vidéo Post-baccalaureate video game development program preparing students to transition from game player to creator in the interactive entertainment industry.
• International Master Animation (Barcelona) International master's program in cinema animation offered at the Barcelona campus, providing advanced studies in animation as part of cross-border education.
• Prépac Artistique Pre-artistic preparation program (MANAA) providing foundational artistic skills to students preparing for higher education in creative fields.
• Développeur Web et Web Mobile (Formation ERN) Level 5 RNCP-certified professional training in web and mobile development (RNCP 37674), funded by Région Occitanie through the Ecole Régionale du Numérique (ERN) program. Includes 947 training hours and 308 enterprise hours.
• Technicien Audiovisuel VR 360 Professional training program for VR 180 and 360 audiovisual technicians, covering scenario writing, filming, editing, VFX integration, and immersive content post-production. Funded by Région Occitanie.
• Responsable de la Création et de la Production Graphique et Visuelle (Apprentissage) Level 6 RNCP-certified apprenticeship (RNCP 40867) in graphic and visual creation management, covering creative strategy, visual communication, project management, and team leadership over a 1-3 year period.
• Concepteur Designer UI Professional UI Designer certification program covering web and mobile interface design, user experience, and digital design.
• Formations IA Continuing professional training programs in artificial intelligence applications for creative industries, including a brand influencer program leveraging AI tools.
• Administrateur d'Infrastructures Sécurisées (Apprentissage) Apprenticeship certification program for secure infrastructure administration covering systems, networks, and cybersecurity.

Quantifiable outcome

• 99% student satisfaction rate for web development training program
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• RECA (Réseau des écoles du cinéma d'animation)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerL'IDEM is a member of the RECA network, a professional association of French animation film schools. This membership provides access to industry recognition, professional standards alignment, and collaborative opportunities within the French animation education ecosystem. L'IDEM's animation 2D/3D program benefits from this affiliation.
• Erasmus+coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerL'IDEM participates in the European Erasmus+ program across its triple campus (France, Barcelona, Madrid), enabling international student and staff mobility, cross-campus projects, and European educational exchange within creative disciplines.
• OPCO Branch OperatorscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorL'IDEM as a certified CFA (Centre de Formation des Apprentis) works with OPCO (Opérateurs de Compétences) branch operators who fund and manage apprenticeship training costs. Companies affiliated with specific OPCOs can sponsor L'IDEM apprentices with costs covered through the apprenticeship tax system.
• Région OccitaniecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorL'IDEM offers programs funded by the Région Occitanie through devices including Ecole Régionale du Numérique (ERN), Qualif Pro, and Innov'Emploi Expérimentation. These programs target job seekers for training in web development, VR 360 audiovisual, and other digital skills.
• Partner Enterprises (Apprenticeship)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorL'IDEM maintains active partnerships with creative and digital enterprises that host apprentices, provide internships, and recruit graduates. The school operates a dedicated enterprise relations team and CV library to facilitate employer-student matching across communication, marketing, graphic design, and development roles.
• Conservatoire de PerpignanminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerL'IDEM collaborated with the Conservatoire de Perpignan on the 'Live House' project, where music students performed remotely during confinement and L'IDEM students handled video editing and sound mixing for the collaborative productions.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Gobelins, l'école de l'image: Paris-based elite French school for animation, photography, and digital design. Direct competitor for L'IDEM's Animation 2D-3D and Design Graphique programs, though Gobelins sits at a higher prestige tier and Paris location.
• ESMA (École Supérieure des Métiers Artistiques): French private school with multiple campuses (Montpellier, Paris, Lyon, Nantes, Bordeaux) offering programs in 3D animation, video games, graphic design, and audiovisual production. Closely comparable multi-discipline creative arts school with similar apprenticeship and CFA model.
• ArtFX: French school focused on VFX, 3D animation, and filmmaking with campuses in Montpellier, Paris, and Brussels. Comparable offering in animation/VFX training with similar multi-campus and CFA structure.
• MoPA (Motion Pictures in Arles): French school specializing in 3D animation for film and entertainment. Direct competitor in the Animation 2D-3D segment with strong industry placement record.
• LISAA (L'Institut Supérieur des Arts Appliqués): Paris-based French design school offering programs in graphic design, animation, video games, and fashion. Directly overlaps with L'IDEM's Design Graphique, Animation, and Jeu Vidéo tracks at the post-bac level.
• Brassart: French network of creative arts schools offering programs in graphic design, 3D animation, video games, and digital design across multiple French cities. Comparable multi-discipline creative school with similar apprenticeship model.
• Rubika (Supinfocom / Supinfogame): French school specializing in animation (Supinfocom) and video game development (Supinfogame). Directly competes with L'IDEM's Animation 2D-3D and Jeu Vidéo programs with a stronger brand in those specific verticals.

Broad incumbents

• SAE Institute: Global creative media education provider with campuses across Europe offering programs in audio, film, animation, and game development. Broader incumbent with overlapping programs but does not specialize in the French CFA/apprenticeship niche.

Regional players

• ECAL (École cantonale d'art de Lausanne): Swiss university-level art and design school offering design, fine arts, and visual communication programs. Comparable in creative arts training but operates in a different (French-speaking Switzerland) geography and has a university positioning.
• Cifacom: Paris-based French audiovisual training school. Comparable in audiovisual production training and continuing education offerings, though primarily Paris-focused versus L'IDEM's southern France and Spanish footprint.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/c/liMediaTV
• Facebookfacebook.com/lidem-
• Instagraminstagram.com/lidemfrance
• Xx.com/lidem66
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/3312600

Compliance3 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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