What Ecole de Condé does

Ecole de Condé is a private French higher education institution specializing in applied arts, founded in 1989 and headquartered in Paris. It operates 9 campuses across France (Bordeaux, Lille, Lyon, Marseille, Nancy, Nice, Paris, Rennes, Toulouse) and delivers a full curriculum ladder from one-year preparatory programs (Prépa) through three-year Bachelor degrees, two-year Mastère programs (RNCP level 7), and one-year post-master Mastères Spécialisés labeled by the Conférence des Grandes Écoles (Bac+6). Disciplines cover graphic design, fashion design, spatial/interior design, product design, illustration, 2D/3D animation, photography, and heritage conservation-restoration. A Savoir-faire pole integrates the Institut National de Gemmologie and the École Supérieure du Parfum & de la Cosmétique, added in 2025.

The school runs on a hybrid in-person and digital pedagogical model using standard industry tools (ArchiCAD, AutoCAD, Rhino, Vray, Twinmotion, VR/AR); no proprietary technology platform or AI/ML capability is disclosed. Revenue is generated primarily through tuition fees across initial training, apprenticeship/alternation, and continuing education/VAE pathways, with one disclosed price point of €10,100/year + €500 fees for the Paris-based English-language Master in Interior Architecture and Scenography of Luxury. GTM is sales-led and direct: applications are submitted online and adjudicated through a non-Parcoursup interview process, supported by on-campus open days, discovery internships, evening workshops, and an enterprise-recruitment channel leveraging 5,600+ corporate partners (including Dior, LVMH, L'Oréal, Ubisoft, Decathlon) and 12,000 alumni via the CondéConnect platform.

Condé is structured as a SAS (RCS Paris 423 349 125) and is part of the AD Education conglomerate, with France Barrois as Directrice Générale. The institution serves 4,000+ students per year, holds 7 RNCP certifications, Qualiopi certification, and (since 2023) the first private CGE membership granted to a design school in France.

Name

Ecole de Condé

Legal name

ECOLE DE CONDE, Société par actions simplifiées

Website

https://ecoles-conde.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1989

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Ecole de Condé is a private French higher education institution operating 9 campuses that delivers Bachelor, Mastère, and CGE-labeled Mastère Spécialisé programs in design, illustration, animation, photography, and heritage restoration to roughly 4,000 students annually.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Higher Education (Applied Arts & Design)

NAICS

Fine Arts Schools (611610), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (611310)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Architecture Schools (within Arts & Design institutions) (EDAHAJAG)

Keywords

• Applied arts education
• Design higher education
• Creative professional training
• Heritage restoration programs
• Animation film schools

Headquarters

HQ city

Paris

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices10 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Tuition fees: Condé generates revenue primarily through tuition fees charged for its various programs including Bachelor, Mastère, Mastère Spécialisé, continuing education, and VAE pathways. Programs are available in initial training (with or without apprenticeship/alternation) and continuing education modes.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Ecole de Condé is a private French higher education institution offering Bachelor's, Mastère, and Mastère Spécialisé degree programs in applied arts disciplines including graphic design, fashion design, spatial design, product design, illustration, 2D/3D animation, photography, and heritage conservation-restoration. The school delivers instruction across 9 campuses in France (Paris, Bordeaux, Lyon, Lille, Marseille, Nancy, Nice, Rennes, Toulouse) through initial training, apprenticeship/alternation, and continuing education formats, supported by partnerships with 5,600+ enterprise recruiters.

Product overview

Ecole de Condé is a private higher education institution offering a comprehensive portfolio of arts and design programs across 9 campuses in France (Bordeaux, Lille, Lyon, Marseille, Nancy, Nice, Paris, Rennes, Toulouse). The institution operates as a multi-product educational platform comprising: (1) undergraduate Bachelor programs in 8 disciplines (Design Graphique, Design de Mode, Design d'espace, Design produit, Illustration, Animation 2D/3D, Patrimoine, Photographie); (2) graduate Mastère-level programs in 9 specializations including Art Direction, Product Design, Interior Architecture & Scenography, Fashion, Fashion Purchasing MBA, Design Research, Illustration/BD, Animation Directing, and Heritage Conservation-Restoration; (3) a newly launched 5-year Grande École en Design track starting 2026; (4) two Mastères Spécialisés® with CGE label (Production Événementielle et Design Durable; Interactivité et Œuvres Immersives) launched April 2025; (5) four English-language programs for international students; (6) preparatory foundation programs; (7) continuing education offerings including evening courses, discovery workshops, and VAE services; and (8) executive certificate programs. The institution is the only private arts school that is a member of the CGE (Conférence des Grandes Écoles) and holds 7 RNCP certifications. Its broader Savoir-Faire ecosystem includes the Institut National de Gemmologie and École Supérieure du Parfum & de la Cosmétique.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Condé Savoir-faire: Pôle de formation regroupant l'Institut National de Gemmologie et l'École Supérieure du Parfum & de la Cosmétique

Products and services

• Bachelor Design Graphique Three-year undergraduate program in graphic design covering visual communication, branding, and digital design skills, leading to a Bachelor's degree.
• Bachelor Design de Mode Three-year undergraduate program in fashion design covering garment creation, pattern making, and fashion branding.
• Bachelor Design d'espace Three-year undergraduate program in spatial design and interior architecture covering space planning and environmental design.
• Bachelor Design produit Three-year undergraduate program in product and industrial design covering prototyping, materials, and user-centered design.
• Bachelor Illustration Three-year undergraduate program in illustration covering editorial illustration, digital drawing, and visual storytelling.
• Bachelor Animation 2D/3D Three-year undergraduate program in 2D and 3D animation covering character animation, visual effects, and animated film production.
• Bachelor Patrimoine (Préservation du Patrimoine) Three-year undergraduate program in heritage preservation covering conservation, restoration techniques, and cultural heritage management.
• Bachelor Photographie Three-year undergraduate program in photography covering studio and location photography, post-production, and visual arts.
• Mastère Direction artistique en design graphique Two-year graduate program (RNCP level 7, Bac+5) in artistic direction for graphic design, covering brand strategy, creative direction, and visual campaigns.
• Mastère Design Produit, mobilier & services Two-year graduate program (RNCP level 7) in product, furniture, and service design covering industrial design, prototyping, and service innovation.
• Mastère Architecture d'intérieur & scénographie Two-year graduate program (RNCP level 7) in interior architecture and scenography covering luxury interior spaces, event environments, and spatial storytelling.
• Mastère Mode et création de marque Two-year graduate program in fashion art direction and brand creation covering fashion design, brand identity, and luxury fashion strategy.
• MBA Achats de la mode Master of Business Administration focused on fashion purchasing and supply chain management in the luxury sector.
• Mastère Design en recherche, innovation et développement Two-year graduate program in design research, innovation, and development covering design thinking, emerging technologies, and sustainable innovation.
• Mastère Illustration – bande dessinée Two-year graduate program in illustration and comic book art covering sequential art, graphic novels, and editorial illustration.
• Mastère Animation 2D/3D (Réalisateur film d'animation) Two-year graduate program in animation directing covering feature and short animated film production.
• Mastère Conservation-restauration du Patrimoine Two-year graduate program in art conservation and restoration covering preservation of paintings, graphic arts, and cultural heritage.
• Mastère Spécialisé® Production Événementielle et Design Durable One-year post-Bac+5 specialized master's (CGE label, Bac+6) training professionals in eco-responsible event design, sustainable scenography, and green production management, including a 4-month company internship.
• Mastère Spécialisé® Interactivité et Œuvres Immersives One-year post-Bac+5 specialized master's (CGE label, Bac+6) training professionals in immersive experiences, interactive installations, augmented and virtual reality, and digital arts.
• Parcours Grande École en Design Five-year post-Bac Grande École design track offering progressive specialization across design disciplines with international exposure and emphasis on ethics and societal impact; first intake scheduled for October 2026.
• Master in Interior Architecture and Scenography of Luxury (Full English Program) Two-year full English-language graduate program (RNCP level 7) in interior architecture and scenography for the luxury sector, covering high-end residential, retail, cultural, and hospitality spaces, with advanced digital tools (ArchiCAD, AutoCAD, Rhino, Vray, Twinmotion, VR/AR); exclusive to Paris campus.
• Bachelor in International Creative Design Full English-language undergraduate program in international creative design, offering a globally accessible Condé curriculum for international students.
• Master Visual Communication for Luxury Industry Full English-language graduate program in visual communication tailored for the luxury industry, covering brand identity and creative direction for luxury markets.
• Master in Design for Mobility Solutions Full English-language graduate program in design focused on mobility, covering transportation design, service design for mobility, and innovative transit solutions.
• Année Préparatoire en Design (Prépa Design) One-year preparatory program in design serving as a foundation year for prospective students before entering the Bachelor curriculum.
• Année Préparatoire en Illustration-Animation One-year preparatory program in illustration and animation serving as a foundation year for the Bachelor in Illustration-Animation.
• Programmes exécutifs et certificats professionnels Professional certificate programs including the Certificat Exécutif en Entrepreneuriat Créatif (Executive Certificate in Creative Entrepreneurship) and the Certificat Expert de l'Image (Develop your expert posture in the age of AI), targeting professionals seeking specialized or cross-disciplinary skills.
• VAE – Validation des Acquis de l'Expérience Validation of prior professional experience and learning toward official RNCP certifications, enabling professionals to obtain formal qualifications through work experience.
• Cours du soir Evening and part-time courses offering flexible learning options for working professionals and adult learners across Condé campuses.
• Stages découverte Immersive discovery workshops for prospective students offering hands-on creative experiences and orientation across Condé's 9 campuses in France.

Quantifiable outcome

• 68 students' tuition funded through Condé's scholarship policy in 2025
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers18 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

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Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Institut National de GemmologiecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025In 2025, the Institut National de Gemmologie joined Condé as part of the newly formed Condé Savoir-faire pole. This alliance strengthens Condé's identity as a unique Grande école at the intersection of precise craftsmanship, scientific methodology, and creative sensitivity, expanding the ecosystem to include gemology studies.
• École Supérieure du Parfum & de la CosmétiquecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025In 2025, the École Supérieure du Parfum & de la Cosmétique joined Condé within the Condé Savoir-faire pole, complementing the gemology and arts offerings with fragrance and cosmetic expertise. Summer sessions are jointly offered with this institution.
• DecathlonminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDecathlon is listed as a partner company of Condé, collaborating on student internship placements, projects, and graduate recruitment. Alumni such as Mélanie Tainon have been employed as Designer at Decathlon.
• DiorminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDior is listed as a partner company of Condé, collaborating on student opportunities and graduate recruitment in the luxury fashion sector.
• UbisoftminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorUbisoft is listed as a partner company of Condé, providing internship and career opportunities for Condé students in animation, design, and digital creation.
• L'OréalminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorL'Oréal is listed as a partner company of Condé, collaborating on student internships and graduate recruitment. Notable alumni include Fabien Prunier who progressed through L'Oréal Paris to Lancôme Travel Retail.
• LVMHminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLVMH is listed as a partner company of Condé, collaborating on student opportunities and graduate recruitment in the luxury goods sector.
• Erasmus+coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCondé participates in the Erasmus+ program for international student mobility, enabling students from all 9 campuses to complete international internships across 37 European destinations. Each year, over 200 Condé students benefit from this mobility.
• AD Education GroupcoreOthersCondé is part of the AD Education group (ad-education.com), a network of private higher education institutions. The group's headquarters is at 30 rue Cambronne, 75015 Paris. The Data Protection Officer can be contacted at [email protected].

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Direct peers

• ENSCI Les Ateliers: French public design school offering product, textile, and innovation programs at the Mastère level. Direct peer in higher-education design tuition pricing, portfolio admissions, and creative-industry placement outcomes.
• Strate École de Design: Private French design school (Bachelor and Mastère levels) with Paris and Lyon campuses and an analogous creative-industry partnership model. Closely comparable on applied arts curriculum, scale (private, multi-campus), and student recruitment approach.
• ECAL (École cantonale d'art de Lausanne): Leading Swiss design and applied arts school with Bachelor/Master programs in product, graphic, media, and type design. Comparable on advanced discipline portfolio and international student recruitment, though operating under Swiss higher-ed system.
• Rubika: French private school grouping Supinfogame, Supinfocom, and ISD to teach game design, 2D/3D animation, and interactive design. Direct peer in Condé's animation/BD/illustration disciplines with similar tuition model and industry placement into studios like Ubisoft.
• LISAA School of Design: Multi-campus French private design school offering Bachelor and Mastère programs in graphic design, fashion, interior, animation, and games. Comparable on multi-city French footprint, tuition-funded model, and creative-industry partnerships.
• HEAD Genève (Haute École d'Art et de Design): Geneva-based higher education institution in art and design covering visual communication, interior, fashion, and product design. Comparable on applied arts curriculum structure, professional outcomes, and European prestige positioning.
• ESAG Penninghen: Paris-based private applied arts school offering graphic design, interior architecture, and product design programs at Bachelor and Mastère levels. Private peer with similar tuition-funded revenue model and applied-arts portfolio admissions outside Parcoursup.
• ENSAD (École Nationale Supérieure des Arts Décoratifs): Prestigious French public applied arts school in Paris covering design, illustration, animation, and photography with RNCP-equivalent state diplomas. Directly comparable to Condé on disciplines taught and target student profile, competing for the same pool of creative Bac+3/Bac+5 candidates.

Broad incumbents

• Central Saint Martins (UAL): Renowned UK arts and design college within the University of the Arts London, known for fashion, graphic, and product design. Comparable on disciplines and employer pipeline but is a larger, state-funded public institution competing for the same international luxury/design talent pool.
• Parsons School of Design (The New School): Globally recognized U.S. design school with strong fashion, product, and integrated design programs. Broader incumbent peer with similar applied-arts curriculum and luxury/fashion employer demand, though operating at much larger scale and price point.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@ecoledecondefrance
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ecoledeconde
• Xx.com/ecoledeconde
• Facebookfacebook.com/EcoleConde

Compliance5 records

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Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

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Investors

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Investments

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