Lycée polyvalent Aragon-Picasso

What Lycée polyvalent Aragon-Picasso does

Lycée polyvalent Aragon-Picasso is a public secondary education institution located at 12 chemin de la côte à cailloux, 69700 Givors, in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region of France. Operating under the French Ministry of Education (Académie de Lyon) and the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes Region, it delivers general, technological, and vocational secondary education from seconde through terminale, alongside post-bac programs including BTS MCO (Management Commercial Opérationnel), BTS CIM (Conception des Produits Industriels), BTS MTE (Motorisation Toutes Énergies), Licence Professionnelle, and a Certificat de spécialisation Cybersécurité. The school is also designated as a Campus des Métiers et des Qualifications Auto'Mobiltés, specializing in automotive and mobility vocational training. Governance rests with a Proviseur (M. Girard) and two deputy headmistresses covering professional/BTS and general/technological tracks, with a stated administrative headcount of 13 staff.

The school operates as a publicly funded, non-commercial entity with no tuition fees; revenue flows from French state budget allocations and the apprenticeship tax (taxe d'apprentissage). Its core technology stack consists of the regional Skolengo education management platform and the in-house Plateforme technologique idlab, supplemented by the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes ENT digital workspace. Distinctive programs include the Bureau des Entreprises (an enterprise-relations office coordinating internships, apprenticeships, and the 'Givors Place des opportunités' employment forum), Radio Picasso (a student-run radio producing podcasts), the pHARe anti-bullying program, and the Cordées de la Rêussite outreach initiative. Partnerships span FACE Lyon Métropole, Ville de Givors, Préfecture du Rhône, PSA Group, SECODI, France Travail, and the Cambodian Ministry of Education under an EU-Cambodia twinning project. The geographic footprint is limited to the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region, with international exchange programs extending to Cambodia, Germany, Poland, Austria, Italy, and the UK.

Name

Lycée polyvalent Aragon-Picasso

Legal name

Lycée polyvalent Aragon-Picasso

Website

https://aragon-picasso.ent.auvergnerhonealpes.fr

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Public French secondary school in Givors (Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes) delivering general, technological, vocational, and post-BTS education, including a designated automotive Campus des Métiers and a cybersecurity specialization certificate.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Secondary and Vocational Education

NAICS

Technical and Trade Schools (6115), Junior Colleges (61121)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Comprehensive Community Colleges (Transfer + Workforce) (EDAHADAE)

akta.pro secondary industry

Engineering & Technical Professions (PE, Engineering CPD) (EDAAALAF)

Keywords

• Secondary education programs
• Vocational training services
• Higher education diplomas
• Automotive vocational training
• Student internship programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Givors

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Others

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Lycée polyvalent Aragon-Picasso is a French public secondary school (lycée) offering general, technological, and vocational education pathways (seconde, première, terminale) along with post-baccalaureate programs (BTS, Licence Professionnelle, specialization certificates). The school delivers hands-on vocational training in electronics, vehicle maintenance, electrical systems, body repair, and microtechnique, and operates a Bureau des Entreprises facilitating student internships, apprenticeships, and employer partnerships across the Givors and Lyon metropolitan area.

Product overview

Lycée polyvalent Aragon-Picasso is a comprehensive French secondary school offering three main educational pathways: Voie Générale et Technologique (general and technological), Voie Professionnelle (vocational), and Enseignement supérieur (higher education). The school provides BTS diplomas (MCO, CIM, MTE), professional licenses, and cybersecurity specialization certificates. Student life includes Radio Picasso producing podcasts, a Bureau des Entreprises facilitating business partnerships, and a Campus des Métiers focused on automotive mobility. The school also operates a technological platform (idlab) and participates in outreach programs like Cordées de la Réussite.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Radio Picasso: School radio station producing podcasts including cultural podcasts and student projects
• Campus des Métiers et des Qualifications Auto'Mobiltés
• Bureau des Entreprises
• Plateforme technologique idlab
• Agence du Développement Durable
• MDL Aragon

Products and services

• Voie Générale et Technologique General and technological secondary education pathway covering seconde, première, and terminale levels with academic subjects and technological specializations including STI2D and STMG tracks, for secondary school students in the Givors area.
• Voie Professionnelle
• BTS MCO (Management Commercial Opérationnel)
• BTS CIM (Conception des Produits Industriels)
• BTS MTE (Motorisation Toutes Énergies)
• Licence Professionnelle
• Certificat de spécialisation Cybersécurité
• Bureau des Entreprises

Quantifiable outcome

• Class 2D5 achieved 1st place out of 250 schools in the 2026 math rally
• +1 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• FACE Lyon MétropolecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 24 April 2026Co-organizer of the 'Givors Place des opportunités' employment forum bringing together job seekers, students, and 16 companies with 147 positions offered. FACE Lyon Métropole collaborates with the school to support local employment and youth integration.
• Ville de GivorscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMunicipal partner co-organizing employment forums and supporting school initiatives. The city collaborates with the school on the Cité Éducative program and various cultural activities.
• Préfecture du RhônecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional government partner supporting employment initiatives and school enterprise bureau activities.
• PSA GroupminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAutomotive industry partnership in vocational education providing internship opportunities and industry exposure for automotive maintenance students.
• SECODIminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndustrial engine and motorization company visiting the school to recruit alternants (work-study students) for BTS MTE (Motorisation Toutes Énergies) programs across 8 regional agencies.
• Entreprise CôteminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCompany whose collaborators regularly intervene with bac pro electrical students, providing industry expertise and practical training support.
• France TravailminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational employment service partner in the Givors employment forum facilitating job matching between employers and job seekers.
• Cordées de la RéussiteminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational success pathway program connecting the school with higher education institutions to support student guidance and academic success for underprivileged students.
• Cambodian Ministry of Education, Youth and SportsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIn the framework of EU-Cambodia Twinning Project supporting technical education reform, a delegation of 20 Cambodian teacher trainers spent a week at the school from March 26 to April 1. The school served as a model for technical education immersion.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves3 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• AFPA (Association nationale pour la Formation Professionnelle des Adultes): France's leading adult vocational training network offering BTS-level and professional certifications. Comparable as a peer French vocational-training operator delivering workforce-oriented programs to similar learner demographics, though focused on adult learners rather than secondary students.
• CCI France Formation: The training arm of France's Chambers of Commerce, operating CFA, BTS, and professional schools nationwide. Comparable as a French BTS and alternance provider serving similar employer-employee matching needs, with broader geographic footprint.
• Réseau des Écoles de la Deuxième Chance (E2C): National network of Second Chance Schools addressing school dropout and youth integration through vocational pathways. Comparable in its dropout-prevention (MLDS) mission and integration of disadvantaged learners into employment, serving overlapping student segments.
• AFTRAL: France's leading private transport, logistics, and automotive vocational training group operating CFA and BTS programs across the country. Directly comparable in automotive/mobility vocational training focus, competing for the same employer relationships and apprenticeship tax revenue.
• GRETA (Groupements d'Établissements): National network of public continuing-education groups attached to French lycées, offering professional certifications, BTS, and workforce training. Operates under the same Ministry of Education governance and shares the BTS and vocational mission of Lycée Aragon-Picasso, making it the closest public-sector institutional peer.
• Compagnons du Devoir et du Tour de France: Historic French apprenticeship network offering trades training through alternance and Tour de France travel-based pedagogy. Comparable in its apprenticeship model and employer-engagement approach, particularly for technical trades relevant to the school's vocational pathways.

Broad incumbents

• CNAM (Conservatoire National des Arts et Métiers): Major French public institution delivering higher-education degrees, professional licenses, and continuing education across all of France. Comparable in offering BTS-adjacent and Licence Professionnelle credentials, but at much larger scale and broader portfolio than a single lycée.

Regional players

• UIMM Formation / Pôle Formation Industrie: French metallurgy and industrial training network operating CFA and BTS programs across regions. Comparable in industrial-vocational BTS delivery (similar to BTS CIM and electrical programs), with strong apprenticeship tax collection overlapping with Lycée Aragon-Picasso's Bureau des Entreprises.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

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