ISC Paris

What ISC Paris does

ISC Paris (legal name: Institut Supérieur Commerce Paris) is a private French business school founded in 1962 and headquartered at 22 boulevard du Fort de Vaux in Paris's 17th arrondissement, with a second campus in Orléans. Operating as a non-profit under Association loi 1901, the institution delivers higher education programs from Bachelor (Bac+3) through Doctorate of Business Administration (DBA), including BBA (Bac+4), the Master Grande École (Bac+5, Visé Grade de Master), and a portfolio of English-language MSc specializations in Finance & Risk Management, International Marketing, Luxury Management, Hospitality Management, Supply Chain Management, and HR. It also runs an Executive Education vertical delivering customized corporate training, certified programs (VAE, change management, healthcare management, AI), and an 'Engagement & Inclusion' suite.

The school's distinctive technical and pedagogical platform centers on an Action Learning methodology: business case studies, business games, peer projects with corporate partners, and student-managed 'Entreprises Étudiantes' that operate as real businesses with up to 80 members each and reported revenues up to 500,000 euros. Supporting infrastructure includes the MyIntranet virtual campus, the Scholarvox online library, the Learning Center with self-tests, an Instructional Innovation Lab for piloting new teaching methods, and an in-house startup incubator. Digital delivery is primarily through the campus experience in Paris and Orléans, with corporate training delivered either in-house or on campus.

Revenue is concentrated in tuition fees across degree programs (with separate EU/non-EU pricing and a non-EU supplement of 1,000 euros), complemented by Executive Education / corporate training, a 45-euro MSc application fee, and a voluntary 300-euro lifetime alumni membership. The go-to-market is sales-led via admissions (national competition, post-prep, international, VAE pathways), backed by corporate partnerships that feed 7,000+ annual internship and work-study opportunities through the Career Center. The institution serves two primary customer segments: post-baccalaureate students (French and international) and corporate clients procuring professional development, with named employer-pipeline brands including TotalEnergies, Chanel, Disney, Publicis Conseil, Henkel, and the French Ministry of the Economy.

Name

ISC Paris

Legal name

Institut Supérieur Commerce Paris

Website

https://iscparis.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1962

Operating status

Operating

Short description

ISC Paris is a private French Grande École founded in 1962, operating non-degree and degree programs (Bachelor, BBA, Master Grande École, MSc, DBA) and Executive Education from Paris and Orléans campuses. It serves post-baccalaureate students and corporate clients through an Action Learning pedagogy with student-run enterprises and triple-crown international accreditation.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Paris

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Tuition Fees: Annual tuition fees for degree programs including Bachelor, Master Grande École, and MSc programs. Pricing varies by year of study and program type. EU and non-EU citizens have different fee structures.
2. Executive Education / Professional Training: Custom training programs for companies, professional certifications, and continuing education. Companies fund employee development through skills development plans, professional transition leave (CTP), or direct financing.
3. Alumni Membership: Voluntary lifetime membership fee of 300 euros for graduates accessing the ISC Paris Alumni Association services and directory
4. Application Fees: Application processing fees for program admission (45 euros for MSc programs)

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

ISC Paris is a private French Grande École of Business and Management that delivers degree programs (Bachelor, BBA, Master Grande École, MSc, and DBA) and customized corporate Executive Education. Programs are taught on campuses in Paris and Orléans using an Action Learning pedagogy that combines case studies, internships, work-study placements, and student-run enterprises.

Product overview

ISC Paris is a private business school (Ecole de Commerce) offering a comprehensive portfolio of higher education programs. The institution provides undergraduate Bachelor programs (Bac+3/Bac+4) in business, finance, marketing, and international business; graduate-level Grande École Master programs (Bac+5) with specializations in Finance, Consulting, Entrepreneurship, Marketing, Law, and International Business; Master of Science (MSc) programs in English covering Finance, Marketing, Luxury Management, Supply Chain, and HR; professional certificates in change management, AI, and healthcare; customized corporate Executive Education programs; and a Doctorate of Business Administration (DBA). Programs are delivered at campuses in Paris and Orléans using an Action Learning pedagogical approach that incorporates student enterprises, case studies, business games, and internships. The school also provides a virtual campus platform (MyIntranet) and career services with access to thousands of opportunities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• ISC Paris Executive Education: Professional development and continuing education programs for corporate clients and professionals.
• ISC Paris Alumni

Products and services

• Bachelor Programs (Bac+3) A portfolio of three-year undergraduate programs (Bac+3) covering Banking & Finance, Business Development, Real Estate, International Business, Digital Marketing & Communication, Human Resources & CSR, Data Analyst, and a customizable Passion Track. Targeted at post-baccalaureate students.
• Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) A four-year Bac+4 degree providing comprehensive business administration education with an international perspective, aimed at students seeking a global business foundation.
• Master Grande École (PGE) A five-year Master's degree (Bac+5) with multiple specializations (Finance, Consulting & Project Management, Entrepreneurship, Legal & Tax Expertise, Audit & Control, International Business, Digital Marketing) accredited with Visa Bac+5 and Grade de Master. Targeted at students pursuing a generalist business school credential.
• Master of Science (MSc) Programs English-language MSc programs (Bac+5) covering Finance & Risk Management, International Marketing, Hospitality Management & Marketing, Luxury Management & Marketing, Responsible Marketing, Healthcare Industries Management, HR & Organizational Transformation, and Supply Chain Management. Delivered in two-year regular and one-year fast-track formats (RNCP41033).
• Doctorate of Business Administration (DBA) A professional doctorate in business administration delivered entirely in English, designed for senior professionals seeking applied research credentials.
• Data for Business (RNCP Niveau 7) A Bac+5 / RNCP Level 7 program focused on data analytics and business intelligence for strategic decision-making.
• Custom Corporate Training (Formations sur-mesure) Bespoke training programs for companies covering management, leadership, digital transformation, HR, change management, and sales academy topics. Delivered on client sites or at ISC Paris/Orléans campuses. Targeted at corporate L&D and HR buyers.
• Professional Certificate Programs Short certificate programs including Certificat Accompagnement au Changement, Certificat International Management des Établissements de Santé, Certificat Manager de centre-ville, and Certificat IA Stratégique pour la Performance Marketing. Targeted at working professionals.
• VAE (Validation des Acquis de l'Expérience) Experience-validation pathway enabling professionals to obtain a Bachelor or Grande École degree based on documented professional experience.
• ISC Paris Alumni Membership Voluntary lifetime alumni association membership (300 euros) granting graduates access to the alumni directory and services.

Quantifiable outcome

• 70+ international university partnerships for student exchange
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature3 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• DellminorOthersTechnology partnership for computer equipment procurement. ISC Paris has negotiated partnerships with Dell to provide students with optimal offers, best prices, and quality equipment for their studies.
• LCL (Banque LCL - Agence Levallois Mairie)minorOthersBanking partner providing financial services to students. Contact at 67 rue du Président Wilson, 92300 Levallois-Perret.
• StudapartminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorStudent housing platform providing access to residences and shared accommodations adapted for ISC students. Available via dedicated ISC portal at iscparis.studapart.com
• Nomad CampusminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorStudent housing provider offering modern and friendly student residences through partnership with ISC Paris.
• Kley (Résidences Kley PARIS)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorStudent housing partner with residences in Gennevilliers, Asnières, and Clichy offering comfortable and secure accommodations for ISC students.
• StudelyminorOthersFinancial services partner enabling international students to open French IBAN bank accounts, obtain AVI documents for visa applications, and demonstrate financial resources for residence permit renewals.
• UniloanminorOthersStudent loan financing solution providing support for obtaining student loans to finance studies.
• HeymeminorOthersInsurance partner offering travel, home, health, and mutual insurance. Exclusive campus discounts: 10% for Paris (code 75ISC-10) and Orléans (code 45ISC-10).
• Caisse d'Epargne Levallois-Louise MichelminorOthersBanking partner with preferential agreements for student financing arrangements at ISC Paris.
• FUCEminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEuropean university network partnership for academic collaboration and student exchanges.
• LENOTREminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCulinary arts partnership for specialized training programs.
• 70+ International Universities (Erasmus+ and Partner Institutions)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational exchange partnerships with over 70 universities worldwide for student mobility programs, including Erasmus+ European exchanges and bilateral agreements.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• IESEG School of Management: French private Grande École based in Lille and Paris with AACSB and EQUIS accreditations. Directly comparable to ISC Paris in scale, program portfolio (Bachelor to MSc), and private nonprofit structure.
• Audencia: Nantes-based French Grande École with triple-crown accreditations and a similar portfolio of Grande École Master, MSc, Bachelor, and DBA programs. Direct competitor for French and international students.
• NEOMA Business School: French Grande École resulting from the merger of Reims and Rouen schools, with campuses in Reims, Rouen, and Paris. Direct competitor for Bachelor through MSc programs and corporate training in France.
• SKEMA Business School: Multi-campus French Grande École with international footprint (Paris, Lille, Sophia Antipolis, Brazil, China, US). Competes with ISC Paris for the same Grande École student pool and corporate recruiter relationships.
• ESSCA School of Management: Private French Grande École with multiple campuses (Paris, Angers, Budapest, Shanghai) offering AACSB-accredited programs from Bachelor to MSc. Comparable in program mix, French nonprofit structure, and mid-tier positioning.
• EM Normandie: French Grande École with campuses in Caen, Le Havre, Paris, Oxford, Dublin, and Munich. Similar private nonprofit structure, AACSB/EQUIS accreditations, and program offerings from Bachelor to MSc.
• PSB Paris School of Business: Paris-based private business school offering Bachelor through MSc programs with QS Stars rating. Closely comparable in size, Paris-only footprint, and private (for-profit) structure competing for the same applicant pool as ISC Paris.
• ICN Business School: Nancy-based French Grande École (now ICN Artem) with campuses in Nancy, Paris, and Berlin. Closely comparable in size and mid-tier positioning with similar Bachelor/Master/MSc offerings.
• KEDGE Business School: French Grande École formed from Euromed and Bordeaux schools, with campuses in Marseille, Bordeaux, Paris, and international locations. Comparable in scale, triple-crown accreditations, and program portfolio.
• TBS Education: Toulouse-based French Grande École with AACSB, EQUIS, and AMBA accreditations and international campuses (Barcelona, Casablanca, London). Directly competes for French and international Grande École applicants.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/iscparisschool
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/ISCParis
• Facebookfacebook.com/ISCParisSchool
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/school/groupe-isc-paris
• Instagraminstagram.com/iscparis
• TikToktiktok.com/@groupe_iscparis

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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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