La Joliverie

What La Joliverie does

La Joliverie is a private, non-profit educational institution operating under contract with the French state, headquartered in Saint-Sébastien-sur-Loire in the Nantes metropolitan area. Founded in 1920, the group operates 7 sites covering 74,000 m² and delivers more than 75 training programs across 12 professional domains, spanning from nursery/primary school through to Bac+5 (master's level) qualifications. The portfolio includes general, technological and vocational secondary tracks (CAP, Bac Pro, Bac Général, Bac Technologique), higher education programs (BTS, DCG, Licences, Bachelors, DN Made, Masters, DSCG, Classes Préparatoires), a dual-track apprenticeship (apprentissage/CFA) division, and continuing professional education. Distinctive technical assets include a Gene Haas Center housing 17 CNC machines and 12 3D printers, Siemens TIA Portal V20 industrial automation labs, and the MicroJoule/PolyJoule/CityJoule ultra-energy-efficient vehicle program that holds world records at Shell Eco Marathon competitions.

The business model rests on three primary revenue streams: monthly tuition contributions from families (varying by educational level and site, e.g., €55.80/month for maternelle externat up to €573.99/month for lycée internat), apprenticeship training funded by OPCO (Opérateurs de Compétences) for 760 apprentices, and ancillary catering services (€5.83–€6.83 per meal). The institution serves approximately 4,700 young people in training (including 1,500 in higher education) and 760 apprentices, supported by 600 teachers, staff and trainers. Go-to-market is hybrid: direct enrollment with mandatory interviews for initial schooling, applications via the national PARCOURSUP platform for higher education, apprenticeship candidacy through the YMAG platform, event-driven acquisition through open days and an annual jobdating forum, and partnership-driven access via ICAM, CNAM, IFRIA Ouest, ECORIS, JVMA, and Polytech Nantes.

The institution derives structural advantages from its 100+ year operating history under Catholic education governance (OGEC), a network of 4,000+ partner companies (including Renault, Stellantis, Volvo Trucks, Liebherr, Manitou, ORECA), international mobility via Erasmus+, and recognition through Campus des Métiers et des Qualifications certifications in aeronautics and creative/fashion industries, plus E3D and LPO Refuge sustainability labels. Revenue is not publicly disclosed.

Name

La Joliverie

Legal name

Groupe La Joliverie

Website

https://la-joliverie.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1920

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

La Joliverie is a private, non-profit French education group under state contract, operating 7 campuses in Nantes delivering 75+ programs from primary school to Bac+5 across general, technological, vocational, and apprenticeship pathways, serving 4,700 students and 760 apprentices.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private Education Services

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Academic Tutoring Services (Subject-Specific & General) (EDAJALAA)

Keywords

• Private education services
• Vocational training programs
• Higher education diplomas
• Apprenticeship programs
• Technical secondary education

Headquarters

HQ city

Saint-Sébastien-sur-Loire

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Tuition Fees: Monthly tuition contributions from families covering school investment costs including equipment, construction amortization, and building maintenance. Rates vary by level (école, collège, lycée, supérieur) and regime (externat, demi-pension, internat)
2. Apprenticeship Training Funding: Training costs for apprentices financed by OPCO (Opérateurs de Compétences) of the host company. No training fees for young people in apprenticeship contracts
3. Catering Services: Meal services for demi-pensionnaire students with regular meals at 5.83€ and occasional meals at 6.83€

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

La Joliverie is a private educational institution under contract with the French state that delivers accredited educational programs from early childhood through higher education (Bac+5). It operates 75+ training programs across 12 professional domains, including primary/secondary schooling, vocational tracks, BTS, DCG, Licences, Bachelors, Masters/DSCG, and preparatory classes, alongside dual-track apprenticeship (CFA) pathways and continuing education.

Product overview

La Joliverie is a private education group under contract with the French state, offering a comprehensive portfolio of educational programs from early childhood through higher education and continuing professional training. The institution operates across 7 sites in the Nantes metropolitan area, providing over 75 training programs organized into 12 professional domains. The portfolio includes: primary/secondary education (École, Collège, Lycée), vocational training (Lycée Professionnel with CAP and Bac Pro programs), general/technological secondary education (Lycée Général et Technologique with Bac Général and Bac Technologique), and higher education (BTS, DCG, Licences, Bachelors, Masters/DSCG, and preparatory classes). Dual-track apprenticeship programs (Apprentissage/CFA) are available across most disciplines. A distinctive offering is the MicroJoule Project—a technology development initiative where students design and build ultra-efficient vehicles competing in international competitions, demonstrating hands-on engineering education. The institution also maintains specialized campus initiatives in aeronautics, creative industries, and fashion/luxury through Campus des Métiers partnerships. Programs span industrial sectors (automotive, manufacturing, automation, welding), services (commerce, management, accounting), health/social care, and creative fields (fashion, graphic arts).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• MicroJoule: Eco-marathon vehicle project featuring ultra-energy-efficient prototypes competing in Shell Eco Marathon and EcoGreen Challenge competitions, achieving world records
• PolyJoule
• CityJoule

Products and services

• École Maternelle et Primaire

Named customers3 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• Jules Verne Manufacturing Academy (JVMA)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Framework convention between JVMA and CFA La Joliverie enabling apprentices to work on real industrial projects including scooter production line automation. JVMA hosts Industry 4.0 training sessions and provides access to cutting-edge manufacturing facilities.
• Polytech NantescoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2014Association for PolyJoule and CityJoule electric and hydrogen vehicle projects. Joint participation in Shell Eco Marathon and other competitions, combining La Joliverie's vocational expertise with Polytech's engineering capabilities.
• IFRIA Ouest (CFA Agroalimentaire)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorIFRIA serves as the CFA (apprenticeship training center) for the food industry sector, with La Joliverie acting as UFA (Authorized Teaching Site) for BTS Maintenance des Systèmes programs.
• ICAM (Institut Catholique d'Arts et Métiers)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for preparatory classes (PT, PTSI) and Bachelor International programs at the ICAM site in Carquefou. Joint open days and conferences organized regularly.
• ECORISmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for Bachelor RDCM-CTC (Responsable en Développement Commercial et Marketing - Conseiller Technico-Commercial) program delivery and certification.
• CNAM (Conservatoire National des Arts et Métiers)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for delivery of Licence Mécanique (CCPI, CPCPP) and Licence Professionnelle programmes. CNAM provides national degree certification while La Joliverie delivers the training.
• Surfrider FoundationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEnvironmental partnership for coastal protection projects including student-organized waste collection operations as part of citizenship education.
• IFAS Sacré Coeur la Salle (Nantes)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for DEAS (Diplôme d'Etat d'Aide-Soignant) training, allowing Bac Pro ASSP graduates to pursue aide-soignant certification.
• AVL, Alpine, CLAAS, Eneria, Everllence, Liebherr, Manitou, Mecachrome, Mecatlantic, ORECA, Phinia, Renault, Secodi, Stellantis, Vitesco, Volvo Trucks, WartsilämajorOthersMajor automotive, industrial, and agricultural equipment manufacturers providing internship opportunities and technical expertise for BTS Motorisations Toutes Energies students. Includes leading brands in motor development and vehicle manufacturing.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• AFTRAL: Major French private vocational training group focused on transport, logistics, and mobility apprenticeships. Similar private education structure, OPCO-funded apprenticeship model, and direct-to-employer placement focus.
• Apprentis d'Auteuil: One of France's largest private Catholic education foundations, operating schools and vocational training programs for youth. Comparable in mission (Catholic/private education under state contract), breadth of offerings, and target population to La Joliverie.
• Pigier: French private higher education network offering BTS, Bachelors, and professional programs nationwide. Directly comparable on BTS/Bachelor portfolio, private institution status, and similar student segments.
• INSEEC U. Large French private higher education group with BTS through Master programs and apprenticeship pathways. Comparable private higher-education positioning, multi-site national footprint, and employer-aligned curriculum.
• MFR (Maisons Familiales Rurales): National French network specializing in alternance (alternating school/company) and vocational training from CAP to Bac+5. Directly comparable apprenticeship model, dual-track pedagogy, and host-company integration to La Joliverie's CFA offering.
• ICAM (Institut Catholique d'Arts et Métiers): Catholic engineering school network operating in France and internationally, and an explicit partner of La Joliverie for preparatory classes and Bachelor programs. Comparable in Catholic-private identity, technical/engineering focus, and Nantes regional footprint.

Broad incumbents

• AFPA: France's national public agency for adult vocational training and reskilling. Comparable in offering continuing education, BTS-equivalent programs, and technical training — operates as a broader public-sector incumbent across France.
• Réseau des CCI (Chambres de Commerce et d'Industrie) Formation: National network of chambers of commerce operating schools delivering BTS, DCG, DSCG, and professional training. Comparable in higher-education programs (DCG/DSCG overlap with La Joliverie's accounting track) and employer-aligned training.
• Réseau Lasallien (Ensemble scolaire lasallien): Network of French Catholic private schools (école through lycée, some BTS) under the De La Salle brotherhood. Comparable in Catholic-private status, state contract structure, and multi-level educational offerings; broader national footprint.

Emerging players

• ISCOD: France's leading 100% apprenticeship higher-education school offering BTS, Bachelors, and Mastère programs in digital and business fields. Comparable in apprenticeship-first model and private higher-ed positioning; differs in digital focus and fully remote delivery.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCzQ
• Facebookfacebook.com/lajoliverie
• Instagraminstagram.com/lajoliverie
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/la-joliverie

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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