ISEFAC Bachelor

What ISEFAC Bachelor does

ISEFAC Bachelor is a private French higher-education institution operating under the IONIS Education Group umbrella and headquartered in Paris. It delivers vocational education in event management, communication, digital marketing, and business development across BTS (Bac+2), Bachelor (Bac+3), MBA (Bac+4/5), and RNCP-certified Levels 5, 6, and 7, served through six physical campuses (Paris, Aix-en-Provence, Bordeaux, Lille, Lyon, Nantes) and the ISEFAC Online platform for 100% remote alternating study. The school reports more than 1,700 enrolled students, a 20,000-strong alumni network, and a 6,000-company partner ecosystem used for alternance placement and post-graduation recruitment, with named enterprise relationships spanning SNCF, Veepee, Orange, Danone, Chanel, Publicis, Accor, Adidas, and others; a reported 86% professional integration rate within six months of graduation.

The business model combines recurring student tuition with revenue from French alternance (apprenticeship) contracts, in which tuition is partly underwritten by OPCO/government apprenticeship funding and host enterprises. Specific tuition figures are not publicly disclosed and prospective students are directed to a dedicated fees-and-financing page or a personalized appointment. Go-to-market is hybrid: top-of-funnel brand awareness through website, social channels (Facebook, X, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, LinkedIn) and SEO/content; mid-funnel conversion through the national Parcoursup admissions platform, open houses (Portes Ouvertes), and email; and bottom-funnel conversion via campus visits, immersion days, and one-to-one coaching interviews. A parallel B2B motion targets enterprises for alternance recruitment via job-dating events and a dedicated enterprise portal.

The technology stack is intentionally light: ISEFAC Online is the core digital asset, delivering asynchronous and synchronous remote learning across the school's alternation curriculum, supported by a branded iOS/Android student app (myapischool). There is no disclosed AI, data, or proprietary infrastructure layer. Competitive positioning rests on three non-tech pillars — 30 years of operating history, the Eduniversal 2026 Top 10 ranking in Event Management and Digital Marketing & Communication, and integration into the IONIS multi-school group — combined with industry-body partnerships (UNIMEV, AACC, ADETEM) that codify the school's role in the French événementiel and communication labor markets.

Name

ISEFAC Bachelor

Legal name

ISEFAC

Website

https://isefac-bachelor.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

1995

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

ISEFAC Bachelor is a private French higher-education institution delivering BTS, Bachelor, MBA, and RNCP-certified programs in event management, communication, digital marketing, and business development through six campuses and an online platform, serving post-bac students and career changers via alternance (work-study) placement with a 6,000-company partner network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Vocational Higher Education

NAICS

Educational Services (611), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (61131), Technical and Trade Schools (6115)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Awarding Organizations & Credentialing Bodies (Certificates/Diplomas) (EDADAFAC)

akta.pro secondary industry

Short-Term Certificate & Micro-Credential Programs (International) (EDAIAIAI)

Keywords

• Private business school
• Work-study programs
• Event management education
• Communication studies
• Digital marketing training

Headquarters

HQ city

Paris

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices6 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: Revenue generated from student tuition fees for various programs including BTS, Bachelor, and MBA levels
2. Government-funded apprenticeship contracts: Receives funding through apprenticeship contracts (contrats d'alternance) supported by French government and partner enterprises

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

ISEFAC Bachelor is a private French higher education school delivering vocational and degree programs (BTS at Bac+2, Bachelor at Bac+3, and MBA at Bac+4/5) in event management, communication, digital marketing, and business development, primarily delivered through an alternance (work-study) format. Programs are taught across 6 physical campuses in France and via the proprietary ISEFAC Online platform for 100% remote alternance learners, awarding RNCP-certified professional titles at Levels 5, 6, and 7.

Product overview

ISEFAC Bachelor is a private business school offering a comprehensive educational portfolio spanning vocational diplomas (BTS), undergraduate degrees (Bachelor), and graduate programs (MBA) in event management, communication, marketing, digital, and business development. The institution operates across six campuses in France (Paris, Aix-en-Provence, Bordeaux, Lille, Lyon, Nantes) and offers an online learning platform (ISEFAC Online) for 100% alternating distance learning. Programs range from Bac+2 to Bac+5 levels and are designed for alternating (apprenticeship) or traditional study formats. The school also provides professional certifications at RNCP Levels 5, 6, and 7, positioning itself as a talent factory serving industries like luxury, sports business, entertainment, and cultural events.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• BTS Communication
• BTS MCO (Management Commercial Opérationnel) Two-year vocational diploma (Bac+2 / BTS) in operational commercial management, delivered in alternance format.
• BTS NDRC (Négociation et Digitalisation de la Relation Client) Two-year vocational diploma (Bac+2 / BTS) in negotiation and digitalization of customer relationships, delivered in alternance format.
• BTS SAM (Support à l'Action Managériale) Two-year vocational diploma (Bac+2 / BTS) in administrative and management support, delivered in alternance format.
• BTS GPME (Gestion de la PME) Two-year vocational diploma (Bac+2 / BTS) in small and medium enterprise management, delivered in alternance format.
• Titre professionnel Assistant Ressources Humaines (RNCP Level 5) RNCP Level 5 professional certification in human resources assistance, offered in alternance format for entry-level HR support roles.
• Bachelor Chef de Projet Événementiel Three-year undergraduate degree (Bac+3 / RNCP Level 6) in event project management, available post-bac or via parallel admission.
• Bachelor Chef de Projets Marketing & Communication Three-year undergraduate degree (Bac+3 / RNCP Level 6) in marketing and communication project management, covering public relations and influence.
• Bachelor Chef de Projet Digital Three-year undergraduate degree (Bac+3 / RNCP Level 6) in digital project management and digital marketing communication.
• Bachelor Business Developer Three-year undergraduate degree (Bac+3 / RNCP Level 6) in business development and commercial management, targeting commercial and sales roles.
• MBA Production Événementielle MBA program (Bac+4 to Bac+5) in event production management.
• MBA Marketing Événementiel MBA program (Bac+4 to Bac+5) in event marketing.
• MBA Événementiel et Relations Médias MBA program (Bac+4 to Bac+5) in event management and media relations.
• MBA Direction Artistique et Événementiel MBA program (Bac+4 to Bac+5) in artistic direction and event management.
• MBA Marketing et Communication Digitale MBA program (Bac+4 to Bac+5) in digital marketing and communication strategy.
• MBA Stratégie en Communication MBA program (Bac+4 to Bac+5) in communication strategy.
• MBA Stratégie Marketing & Management Commercial MBA program (Bac+4 to Bac+5) in marketing strategy and commercial management engineering.
• ISEFAC Online (100% Remote Alternance Platform) Proprietary online learning platform that delivers ISEFAC's programs in 100% remote alternance mode across communication, marketing, and digital disciplines, enabling students to combine remote coursework with work-study placements.
• RNCP Level 6 and Level 7 Professional Certifications Standalone RNCP-registered professional titles at Level 6 (Chef de Projet Événementiel, Chargé de Marketing Digital, Chargé de Projets Marketing et Communication, Chargé des Affaires Commerciales) and Level 7 (Manager de la Communication, Manager de la Stratégie Marketing Digitale, Manager de Projets en Design Graphique et Visuels), available via parallel admission.

Quantifiable outcome

• 86% professional integration rate within 6 months of graduation
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers15 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• UNIMEV (Union des Métiers de l'Événementiel)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUnique partnership providing access to 400+ event agencies and organizers. Enables industry-tailored teaching by sector professionals and helps students build strong professional networks in the event industry.
• AACC (Association des Agences Conseils en Communication)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAssociation connecting students with communication industry experts through masterclass sessions, professional training by industry practitioners, and recruitment events for future talent acquisition.
• ADETEMminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPremier network of marketing professionals that supports students' professional development through dedicated masterclasses and access to job opportunities.
• IONIS Education GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerParent education group providing institutional support, shared resources, and network advantages across multiple specialized schools including ISG, EPITA, Epitech, SupBiotech, and others.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• MBway: Network of French private schools offering Bachelor and MBA programs (Bac+3 to Bac+5) in commerce, marketing, and digital delivered in alternance across multiple campuses.
• INSEEC Grande École: French private business school network with BTS, Bachelor, and MBA programs in commerce, marketing, and digital across multiple campuses; competes for the same post-bac student segment via alternance.
• ESG (ESG Paris): Major French private business school group offering Bac+2 to Bac+5 programs in commerce, marketing, digital, and communication with alternance pathways and multi-city campuses; directly comparable to ISEFAC's core business model.
• EDC Paris Business School: French private business school offering Bachelor and MBA programs in commerce, marketing, and management with alternance tracks; competes for the same enterprise-recruited, work-study cohort.
• Sup de Pub: French private school focused on communication, advertising, and creative marketing from Bac to Bac+5, with strong industry partnerships; closely overlaps with ISEFAC's communication and digital-marketing programs.
• IESEG School of Management: French private management school granting Bachelor and Master degrees in business, marketing, and digital; alternative provider for the same target audience of post-bac vocational education.
• ECE Paris / ECE Engineering School: French private grande école with engineering and digital specialisms; competes for the same Bac+ student population interested in tech- and business-oriented vocational degrees.
• ISG (Ionis): Sister school within IONIS Education Group offering Bac+3 to Bac+5 business and luxury marketing programs; shares parent-group resources and shares employer-recruitment overlap with ISEFAC.
• Sup de V (Vatel): French private hotel, tourism, and event management school offering Bac to Bac+5 programs; overlaps with ISEFAC's event-management niche and partner-employer ecosystem.

Broad incumbents

• ESSEC Business School: Top-tier French grande école offering Bachelor, Master, and MBA programs with global employer brand; functions as the broader incumbent benchmark against which ISEFAC's professional-integration claim is positioned.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/ISEFACBACHELOR
• YouTubeyoutube.com/c/ISEFAC_Officiel
• Facebookfacebook.com/Isefac.Bachelor
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/school/15143066
• Instagraminstagram.com/isefac.national
• TikToktiktok.com/@isefac

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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