ESICAD Business School

What ESICAD Business School does

ESICAD Business School is a private French higher-education institution founded in 1985 and headquartered in Montpellier, operating three physical campuses in Montpellier, Toulouse, and Béziers. It is wholly owned by La Compagnie de Formation, the Eduservices Group parent, whose corporate headquarters sit in Levallois-Perret and whose declared SAS share capital is €28,002,965.

The school delivers RNCP-registered vocational and academic programs from BAC+1 through BAC+5, spanning BTS diplomas (Tourisme, MCO, Communication, GPME, SIO, NDRC), Bachelor degrees (Tourisme, Logistique, Management du Sport, Commerce/Marketing, Business International), and MBA programs (Supply Chain, Marketing Communication & Digital, International Business, Commerce & Entrepreneuriat). Programs are offered in two delivery formats: initial formation (full-time student status) and alternance (work-study apprenticeship or professionalization contracts). Several Bachelor and MBA tracks are operated in partnership with sibling Eduservices brands — IPAC Bachelor Factory, MBway, Ecole Tunon, and WinSport School — while digital/creative curricula carry the Adobe Creative Campus designation. Continuing education offerings (VAE, VAP, VES, CPF, CIF) serve working professionals and corporate clients. Each year, ESICAD trains approximately 2,000 students across roughly 45 programs, supported by a network of around 1,800 partner companies (Decathlon, Adidas, Axa, Yves Rocher, Ibis, Randstad, Burger King, Intermarché, among others) that host alternance students.

Revenue is generated primarily through tuition fees across initial formation, alternance (where French state subsidies via OPCO/Auspro-AFFECT offset much of the cost), and continuing professional development. Pricing is not publicly disclosed; prospective students obtain fee schedules via brochure request, phone inquiry, or campus visits. The GTM motion combines a sales-led admissions funnel (inquiry → application → skills tests → motivation interview → enrollment) with event-driven demand generation through twice-monthly open houses (Journées Portes Ouvertes) and active social-media presence across Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, YouTube, and X. The QUALIOPI certification is a structural prerequisite for accessing public training funds.

Name

ESICAD Business School

Legal name

La Compagnie de Formation

Website

https://esicad.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1985

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

ESICAD Business School is a private French higher-education institution operating three campuses in Montpellier, Toulouse, and Béziers. It delivers RNCP-registered BTS, Bachelor, and MBA programs in commerce, management, tourism, and digital fields to roughly 2,000 students annually through initial and alternance formats, and is part of the Eduservices Group.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private Higher Education

NAICS

Business and Secretarial Schools (611410)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Undergraduate Business Schools (BBA/BSBA Programs) (EDAHAHAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Hospitality, Tourism & Sports Management Schools (within Business Schools) (EDAHAHAL)

Keywords

• Higher education
• Business school
• Vocational training
• Work-study programs
• Professional diplomas

Headquarters

HQ city

Montpellier

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Tuition Fees — Initial Formation: Students in initial training (statut étudiant) pay tuition fees for classroom-based BTS, Bachelor, and MBA programs. Fees are not publicly disclosed on the website; pricing is obtained via brochure request or direct inquiry.
2. Tuition Fees — Alternance (Apprenticeship/Professionalization): Companies hire apprentices or professionalization contract holders, with the French state covering a substantial portion of tuition costs through Auspro-AFFECT or OPCO funding. Students receive a salary while working, reducing the financial burden on the school.
3. Continuing Professional Development (Formation Continue): Professionals access training via CPF (Compte Personnel de Formation), CIF (Congé Individuel de Formation), and VAE/VAP/VES pathways. These programs generate revenue through government-subsidized or employer-funded training contracts.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

ESICAD Business School is a private higher education institution operating three campuses in Montpellier, Toulouse, and Béziers (France). It delivers state-certified BTS (Bac+2), Bachelor (Bac+3), and MBA (Bac+5) programs across commerce, management, tourism, hospitality, communication, digital marketing, IT, logistics, and sports management. Programs are offered in initial (full-time) and alternance (work-study apprenticeship/professionalization) formats, supported by an Adobe Creative Campus designation and a network of 1,800 partner companies.

Product overview

ESICAD Business School is a private higher education institution offering a comprehensive portfolio of vocational and academic programs across three campuses in Béziers, Montpellier, and Toulouse, France. The school provides BTS (Bac+2) diploma programs in fields including Tourism, Commercial Management, Communication, SME Management, IT Services, and Customer Relations; Bachelor (Bac+3) programs in Tourism, Logistics, Sports Management, Commerce/Marketing, and International Business; and MBA (Bac+5) programs in Supply Chain, Marketing/Digital, International Business, and Commerce/Entrepreneurship. Programs are delivered through initial (full-time student) and apprenticeship (alternance) formats, with several programs offered in partnership with external schools (Tunon, IPAC Bachelor Factory, MBway, WinSportSchool). The school also provides professional training, VAE (Validation of Acquired Experience), and continuing education services for enterprises.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• ESICAD: The primary brand name of the business school offering BTS, Bachelor, and MBA programs in commerce, management, tourism, hospitality, and other business-related fields across campuses in Montpellier, Toulouse, and Béziers.

Products and services

• BTS Tourisme Two-year BTS diploma program in tourism providing fundamental knowledge for the tourism sector, including client relations, product design, promotion, and tourism information management. Available in initial or apprenticeship format at Montpellier and Toulouse campuses.
• BTS Management Commercial Opérationnel (MCO) Two-year BTS diploma program training students in commercial management, client relations, sales advice, commercial animation, operational management, and team leadership across all commercial sectors.
• BTS Communication Two-year BTS diploma program in communication covering digital marketing, content creation, event management, and communication strategy for various sectors.
• BTS Gestion de la PME (GPME)

Quantifiable outcome

• Taux de réussite BTS Tourisme promotion 2025: 80%
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers14 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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API docs

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AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• IPAC Bachelor FactorycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerESICAD partners with IPAC Bachelor Factory (part of Eduservices Group) for Bachelor-level programs including Bachelor Commerce Marketing & Négociation, Bachelor Logistique et Transport, and Bachelor Business International. These programs lead to state-certified RNCP Level 6 qualifications.
• MBwaycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerESICAD partners with MBway (part of Eduservices Group) for MBA-level programs including MBA Management Commerce & Entrepreneuriat, MBA Management International Business, MBA Marketing Communication & Digital, MBA Management de la Supply Chain, and Bachelor Business International. Programs lead to state-certified RNCP Level 7 qualifications.
• Ecole TunoncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerESICAD partners with Ecole Tunon for the Bachelor Tourisme program, offered in Montpellier. The Bachelor leads to RNCP Level 6 certification under the title 'Responsable du développement commercial' delivered by IPAC.
• WinSport SchoolminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerESICAD partners with WinSport School for the Bachelor Management du Sport program, offered in Montpellier and Toulouse. The program targets sports enthusiasts and elite athletes, with the first two years available in distance learning format.
• AdobecoreTechnology or IntegrationESICAD is designated as an Adobe Creative Campus, integrating Adobe Creative Cloud software across its digital, communication, and design curricula. Students benefit from access to professional creative tools used in industry.
• 1,800 Partner Companies (aggregated)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorESICAD maintains a network of approximately 1,800 companies across France that provide alternance (work-study) opportunities to students. Partners range from large enterprises (Decathlon, Axa, Adidas, Yves Rocher, Burger King, Ibis, Randstad, Intermarché) to SMEs (Promod, Amorino, Eole Consulting, Optimo Conseil, Devred, Orchestra). These companies recruit ESICAD students as apprentices or professionalization contract holders.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Sup de V: French private post-bac business school offering BTS, Bachelor, and MSc programs with strong alternance orientation. Directly comparable in business school positioning and work-study-led enrollment model.
• MBway: Sister brand within Eduservices Group delivering MBA-level (RNCP Level 7) programs in commerce, supply chain, marketing/digital, and entrepreneurship. ESICAD delivers its MBA programs through MBway, making it the closest program and audience peer.
• ESSCA School of Management: Multi-campus French private business school with strong alternance programs and AACSB/AMBA accreditation. Comparable in BTS-to-Master pathway and employer partnership model, with broader national footprint.
• IPAC Bachelor Factory: Sister brand within Eduservices Group focused on Bachelor (RNCP Level 6) programs in commerce, marketing, logistics, and business. ESICAD routes its Bachelor programs through IPAC, so they are direct peers in curriculum and target student.
• IESEG School of Management: Top-ranked French post-bac business school with strong work-study (alternance) Master programs and triple-crown accreditation. Comparable in French post-bac business education market, though positioned at higher tier.
• WinSport School: Eduservices sister school focused on sports management. ESICAD's Bachelor Management du Sport is delivered with WinSport School, making them direct peers in the niche sports business education segment.
• Ecole Tunon: Eduservices sister brand specializing in hospitality, tourism, and event management. ESICAD's Bachelor Tourisme is delivered with Tunon, making them direct curriculum peers in tourism/hospitality vocational education.
• ESGF (ESG Group): Network of French private business schools (ESG Finance, ESG Luxe, ESG Sport, etc.) under one brand with multi-city presence. Comparable in program breadth, BTS-to-Master offering, and post-bac alternance focus.
• ESG (European School of Management): French private business school group offering BTS, Bachelor, and MBA programs across multiple French cities. Directly comparable in program mix, target student (post-bac alternance), and multi-campus delivery.

Broad incumbents

• Galileo Global Education: Largest French private higher education group encompassing Paris School of Business, ESLSCA, and others. Comparable as a broad incumbent operating private French business schools, though at materially larger scale than ESICAD.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/esicad_offres
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/esicadwebTV/videos
• Facebookfacebook.com/ecole.esicad
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/esicad
• Instagraminstagram.com/esicad_montpellieroff/?hl=fr

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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