ESVE

What ESVE does

ESVE (École Supérieure de Vente et d'Exportation), founded in 1986, is a private French higher education institution specializing in commerce, sales, and international business. Operating from a new 11,000 m² campus in Courbevoie near La Défense, it delivers state-recognized diploma programs spanning four BTS tracks (NDRC, CI, MCO, GPME), a Bachelor (RNCP Level 6), and three Mastère specializations in international, sustainable, and digital commercial strategy. The school enrolls more than 3,000 students across 14 schools housed on the same campus and is part of the Groupement des Entreprises Educatives conglomerate and a member of the FNEP.

The school's revenue model rests on a dual structure: tuition-paid initial training (BTS CI+ at €8,700/year) and apprenticeship pathways fully funded through OPCO (skills development operators) for qualifying companies, removing cost barriers for students. Distribution is multi-channel: Parcoursup for BTS apprentice intake, direct website applications, on-campus open houses (JPOs), corporate job-dating events with partners like Monoprix, and Erasmus+ international mobility. The institution maintains a network of more than 200 enterprise partners for alternating training and counts on faculty in which more than 60% are active professionals rather than purely academic instructors.

Programs are delivered via a small-class pedagogy (10–20 students per cohort), combining classroom theory with enterprise work periods since 1986. ESVE holds Qualiopi certification (since July 2021) and an Erasmus+ Charter, and offers a partner program (Prémastère Business & Communication) developed in collaboration with the SAS EDTA Sornas. The 2025 relocation to a new purpose-built campus in Courbevoie with 83 digitally equipped classrooms and rooftop amenities reflects a major capital investment and brand-positioning step. Operating geographies remain restricted to France (Île-de-France), with no disclosed international expansion beyond Erasmus+ student exchanges.

Name

ESVE

Legal name

Association ESVE (Ecole Supérieure de Vente et d'Exportation)

Website

https://esve-paris.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1986

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

ESVE is a private French business school in Courbevoie offering BTS, Bachelor, and Mastère programs in commerce, sales, and international business. It serves post-bac students through initial and apprenticeship tracks with 200+ corporate partners and 3,000+ enrolled students.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Paris

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 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 - Initial Training: Students pay tuition fees for initial training programs without apprenticeship contract
2. Apprenticeship Funding: Training costs fully financed by OPCO (skills development operator) for apprenticeship contracts - free for students
3. Professional Services - Company Relations: Companies pay nothing but benefit from access to trained students; school provides recruitment support, job dating events

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

ESVE is a private French business school delivering state-recognized diploma programs (BTS, Bachelor, Mastère) in commerce, international business, negotiation, sales, marketing and management. Programs are offered in initial training and apprenticeship (alternance) formats, leveraging 200+ corporate partnerships, 60%+ industry-experienced faculty and Erasmus+ international mobility. Supplementary offerings include Parcours Expert+ specializations, the Prémastère Business & Communication bridging program, and the Tremplin Business preparatory course.

Product overview

ESVE (École Supérieure de Vente et d'Exportation) is a private higher education institution in Paris offering a structured portfolio of programs from Bac (high school) to Bac+5. The core academic offerings include 4 BTS diploma programs (NDRC, CI, MCO, GPME), an enhanced BTS CI PLUS with extended international mobility, a Bachelor (Bac+3) with 3 specializations (International Development, Digital Development, and Organizational Development), and 3 Mastère (Bac+5) programs in International Strategy, Sustainable Strategy, and Digital Strategy. Supplementary offerings include the Parcours Expert+ optional specialization tracks (Luxury Experience, Culture & Commerce, Event Management), a Tremplin Business preparatory program, and a Prémastère Business & Communication bridging program. The school also runs co-curricular programs such as the Social Media Bootcamp and the InstaTok Challenge. Programs are delivered in initial or apprenticeship (alternance) formats, and are certified Qualiopi by the French state. Founded in 1986, ESVE is located in Courbevoie near La Défense and is part of the Fédération Nationale de l'Enseignement Privé (FNEP).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• BTS NDRC (Négociation et Digitalisation de la Relation Client) A French state-recognized BTS diploma program (Bac+2) focused on digitalized customer relations and negotiation, covering B2B and B2C sales, CRM tools, social media marketing and digital prospecting. Designed for post-bac students pursuing commercial careers.
• BTS CI (Commerce International) A French state-recognized BTS diploma program (Bac+2) in international trade covering import-export operations, intercultural economics, international marketing, customs procedures and foreign languages (English plus a second language). Prepares students for roles such as import-export assistant.
• BTS MCO (Management Commercial Opérationnel) A French state-recognized BTS diploma program (Bac+2) in operational commercial management covering team management, store/unit management, customer relations, merchandising, inventory management and digital sales tools.
• BTS GPME (Gestion de la PME) A French state-recognized BTS diploma program (Bac+2) in small and medium enterprise management covering administrative, commercial, accounting, HR and marketing functions. Prepares students to assist business owners across multiple operational areas.
• BTS Commerce International PLUS (CI+) An enhanced BTS Commerce International program with extended international mobility: 8 weeks of funded international internship via Erasmus+, 2 intercultural exploration stays per year, and an optional 1-week international Kick Off, totaling 14 weeks abroad over two years. Priced at 8,700€/year.
• Bachelor Responsable du Développement Commercial et Marketing A Bac+3 (RNCP Level 6) bachelor program training students in commercial development, international business, negotiation, marketing, project management and commercial performance, with three specializations (International Development, Digital Development, Organizational Development). Years 1-2 are initial training with internships; year 3 is in apprenticeship/alternance.
• Mastère Stratégie Commerciale Internationale A Bac+5 Mastère program in international commercial strategy training students in business diagnostics, analytics and leadership functions to address challenges facing exporting companies.
• Mastère Stratégie Commerciale Durable A Bac+5 Mastère program in sustainable commercial strategy teaching students to leverage directives such as the PACTE law and CSRD as strategic opportunities to improve long-term commercial performance and transition from corporate purpose to purposeful action.
• Mastère Stratégie Commerciale Numérique

Quantifiable outcome

• 8 out of 10 hirings come from apprenticeship
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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Feature3 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• EpsonminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 3 February 2026Partner company providing real business cases for Négociales 2026 regional qualification competition. Students negotiated video projection solutions for a training center.
• LirecominorGTM or Marketing Partner · 3 February 2026Partner company providing technical challenge case for Négociales 2026 afternoon session during regional qualifications.
• MonoprixcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 4 June 2025Job dating partnership for recruiting alternates. Monoprix participates in admission days, professional coaching and recruitment interviews at ESVE campus. Example: Job dating on June 4, 2025 with interview slots and coaching sessions.
• FNEP (Fédération Nationale de l'Enseignement Privé)coreOthersESVE is a member of the National Federation of Private Education, representing the school in professional educational networks.
• EDTA SORNAScoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration between ESVE (sales expertise) and EDTA SORNAS (digital communication expertise) to offer Prémastère Business & Communication program. Enables students from other backgrounds to access Master programs in business or communication.
• 200+ Enterprise PartnerscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNetwork of over 200 companies hosting ESVE students for apprenticeship training in commerce, marketing, management and customer relations sectors.
• Erasmus+ ProgramcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEuropean mobility program participation with strategic partnerships with renowned European institutions for student exchanges and professional placements abroad.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• ESSCA School of Management: Larger French business school with Paris and multi-city campuses offering Bachelor, Master (PGE), and Mastère programs. Comparable in commerce/management focus and Paris presence, but operates at a more established national scale.
• Studialis-Galileo Global Education: Large French private higher education group operating multiple schools (Strate, Sup de Pub, ESGF, MBA ESG) across commerce, design, and management. Comparable as a parent-level peer to ESVE's Groupement des Entreprises Educatives structure.

Direct peers

• Pigier: French private business school network with multiple campuses offering BTS, Bachelor, and Mastère in commerce, management, marketing, and sales. Overlapping product portfolio and target student with ESVE, including alternance programs.
• ICD Business School: Paris business school under IGS group offering Bachelor and Mastère programs in commerce, marketing, and international business. Comparable on commercial/marketing specialization and Paris market positioning.
• PPA Business School: Paris business school under GES network offering BTS, Bachelor, and Mastère in commerce, marketing, and management, with alternance and initial tracks. Comparable on academic level, apprenticeship model, and target Bac-to-Bac+5 student profile.
• EDC Paris Business School: Paris-based private business school offering PGE, Bachelor, and Mastère in commerce, management, and entrepreneurship. Comparable in being a private Paris business school, though EDC skews more toward the Programme Grande École pathway.
• Sup de V (formerly Sup de Vente): Paris-based school specialized in BTS, Bachelor, and Mastère in commerce, sales, and negotiation, with apprenticeship offerings. Nearly identical positioning to ESVE — same niche (sales/commercial intelligence) and program structure.
• ESG (École Supérieure de Gestion): Paris-based private business school network offering BTS, Bachelor, and Mastère programs in commerce, marketing, and management, with strong apprenticeship/alternance model. Directly comparable to ESVE on program mix, target student (post-Bac), and Paris location.

Emerging players

• ISCOD: French online/apprenticeship-focused school offering BTS, Bachelor, and Mastère in commerce and management. Partially comparable to ESVE on apprenticeship model and program mix, but differentiates via a digital-first delivery model.

Regional players

• CNAM (Conservatoire National des Arts et Métiers): Public French institution offering continuing education and professional training including commerce, management, and international trade programs. Comparable in subject matter and France-only footprint, but competes as a public, lower-cost alternative.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key highlights8 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/ESVEParis
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@ESVE_Paris
• Facebookfacebook.com/ESVEparis
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/esve-paris
• Instagraminstagram.com/esve_paris
• TikToktiktok.com/@esve_paris

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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