La Cadenelle

What La Cadenelle does

La Cadenelle is a private multi-disciplinary educational institution headquartered in Marseille, France, operating as a Lycée polyvalent privé sous contrat avec l'Etat (private contracted secondary and higher education institution under agreement with the French State), a Centre de Formation d'Apprentis (CFA), and a Centre de Formation Continue (CFC). Founded in 1943, the institution delivers state-recognized diplomas across five major departments: Tourisme Hôtellerie Restauration Service, Comptabilité Gestion Finance Audit, Management Négociation Commerce International, Sanitaire Social Médico-social, and Formation Continue et VAE. Programs span secondary-level BAC Pro through higher education BTS, Licence, Bachelor, and Master (DSCG) qualifications, with delivery modes including initial schooling, apprenticeship (alternance), and continuing education. A distinguishing practical training asset is the on-site Restaurant d'Application La Pépinière Gourmande, where hospitality students gain real operational experience serving the public.

The institution generates revenue through three primary streams: tuition and formation fees across diploma programs, apprenticeship contracts funded in part via OPCO AKTO (which receives 0.59% of the apprenticeship tax), and the taxe d'apprentissage (0.09% of employer payroll) collected through the SOLTEA platform. Customer segments include initial education students (post-3ème through post-Bac), apprentices aged 16-29 (with disability and athlete exceptions), and adult learners pursuing VAE or continuing education pathways. Distribution leverages direct institutional enrollment, the national Parcoursup platform for post-Bac admissions, and dedicated apprenticeship coordinators. Strategic partnerships anchor diploma legitimacy (Aix-Marseille University, CNAM/CNAM Intec, Région Sud) and international mobility (Erasmus+, TOEIC certification).

Operationally, the institution employs 157 staff and is led by Directeur Général Romain Birot under a non-profit associative model. The underlying technology platform is conventional: an institutional website, the Ecole Directe student/parent portal, and standard social media channels (LinkedIn, Facebook, YouTube, Instagram, TikTok) for top-of-funnel recruitment. No proprietary AI/ML capabilities, mobile applications, or technology platforms are present—the core delivery mechanism is classroom instruction combined with physical practical training facilities. Geographic operations are concentrated in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region, with international exposure limited to Erasmus+ mobility placements.

Name

La Cadenelle

Legal name

LA CADENELLE

Website

https://cadenelle.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1943

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

La Cadenelle is a private French vocational education institution in Marseille, founded 1943, delivering state-recognized diplomas from BAC Pro to Master across five departments: tourism/hospitality, accounting/finance, commerce/management, social/health, and continuing education, via initial schooling, apprenticeship, and VAE pathways.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Vocational Education and Training Services

NAICS

Technical and Trade Schools (6115)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYEDAOAKAA

Professional Culinary Arts (Chef Training)

Education/Vocational, Technical & Trade Education/Culinary Arts, Baking & Food Service Training

SECONDARYEDAOAKAL

Institutional & Commercial Kitchen Training (Schools/Healthcare/Corporate)

Education/Vocational, Technical & Trade Education/Culinary Arts, Baking & Food Service Training

Keywords

• Vocational education programs
• Apprenticeship training
• Hospitality culinary training
• Accounting finance education
• Continuing professional education

Headquarters

HQ city

Marseille

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Formation Fees: Revenue from student tuition for various diploma programs including BTS, Licences, Bachelors, and Masters in multiple disciplines. Fees vary by program and status (initial education vs continuing education/VAE).
2. Apprenticeship Contracts (Alternance): CFA/CFC La Cadenelle generates revenue through apprenticeship training contracts. Companies pay towards apprenticeship training with OPCO (AKTO) funding a portion (0.59%) of the apprenticeship tax.
3. Taxe d'Apprentissage: La Cadenelle receives 0.09% of employer payroll taxes (taxe d'apprentissage) designated for funding initial technological and professional education programs. Collection period: May 26 to October 21, 2026.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

La Cadenelle is a private vocational and higher education institution in Marseille delivering state-recognized French diplomas across five departments: Tourism/Hospitality, Accounting/Finance, Commerce/Management, Health/Social, and Continuing Education. Programs range from BAC Pro and BAC Technologique through BTS, Licence, Bachelor, and Master-level DSCG qualifications. The school offers three delivery pathways — initial schooling, alternance (apprenticeship) contracts, and formation continue/VAE — and operates an on-campus application restaurant (La Pépinière Gourmande) providing hands-on training for culinary and hospitality students.

Product overview

La Cadenelle is a private secondary and higher education institution in Marseille, France, offering a multi-disciplinary portfolio of vocational and academic programs across five main department areas: (1) Comptabilité Gestion Finance Audit (Accounting, Finance, and Audit), (2) Management Négociation Commerce International (Business and International Trade), (3) Sanitaire Social Médico-social (Health and Social Care), (4) Tourisme Hôtellerie Restauration Service (Tourism, Hospitality, and Culinary Arts), and (5) Formation Continue et VAE (Continuing Education). Programs range from secondary-level BAC and BAC Pro qualifications through BTS (vocational diplomas), Licence (Bachelor's degrees), to Master-level DSCG. Programs are delivered through traditional schooling, apprenticeship (alternance) contracts, and continuing education. A distinctive feature is the on-site training restaurant, La Pépinière Gourmande, where hospitality students gain practical experience.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Comptabilité Gestion Finance Audit (Accounting, Finance and Audit Programs) Department offering vocational and higher education programs in accounting, finance, and audit. Programs include BTS Comptabilité et Gestion, Licence Comptabilité Contrôle Audit, Diplôme de Comptabilité et de Gestion (DCG) at Licence level, and Diplôme Supérieur de Comptabilité et de Gestion (DSCG) at Master level. Targeted at students pursuing careers in accounting and finance.
• Management Négociation Commerce International (Business and International Trade Programs) Business and international trade programs including CPGE ECG preparatory classes, BTS Commerce International, BTS NDRC (Négociation et Digitalisation de la Relation Client), and Bachelor programs in Commerce and Marketing with specializations in Entrepreneuriat, E-commerce, and Affaires Internationales. Targeted at students pursuing careers in commerce and international business.
• Sanitaire Social Médico-social (Health and Social Care Programs) Health and social care programs including DE Accompagnant Éducatif et Social (AES), DE Technicien de l'Intervention Sociale et Familiale (TISF), BAC Sciences et Technologies de la Santé et du Social (ST2S), BTS Diététique et Nutrition, BTS Économie Sociale Familiale (ESF), DE Conseiller en Economie Sociale Familiale (CESF), and Licence Métiers de la Santé: Nutrition, Alimentation. Targeted at students pursuing careers in health and social care.
• Tourisme Hôtellerie Restauration Service (Tourism, Hospitality and Culinary Arts Programs) Tourism, hospitality, and culinary arts programs including BAC Pro Cuisine Section Européenne, BAC Pro Commercialisation et Service en Restauration (CSR) Section Européenne, BTS Management en Hôtellerie Restauration (MHR), BTS Tourisme, and Bachelor Commerce et Marketing spécialisation Tourisme. Targeted at students pursuing careers in tourism, hospitality, and culinary arts.
• Formation Continue et VAE (Continuing Education and Validation of Acquired Experience) Continuing education and Validation des Acquis de l'Expérience (VAE) programs for professional development and credential recognition. Targeted at adult learners and professionals seeking career advancement, professional retraining, or formal validation of prior work experience.
• Bachelor Commerce et Marketing – Entrepreneuriat et Gastronomie Durable A one-year professional Bachelor program specializing in Entrepreneuriat et Gastronomie Durable (Entrepreneurship and Sustainable Gastronomy), focusing on sustainable food systems, local producer networks, and culinary arts. Registered as RNCP 37633, Level 6 qualification. Targeted at students pursuing careers combining entrepreneurship with sustainable gastronomy.
• Apprentissage (Apprenticeship Programs) Work-study apprenticeship programs (alternance) allowing students to alternate between classroom learning and practical training in companies. Covers multiple diploma programs including BTS, Bachelor, Licence, and professional certifications across all five departments. Targeted at apprentices aged 16-29 and sponsoring employer companies.
• Restaurant d'Application La Pépinière Gourmande On-site training restaurant operated by students of BAC Pro CSR, BAC Pro Cuisine, BTS MHR, and Bachelor programs, providing hands-on culinary and service experience. Open to the public for reservations. Serves as a practical training facility for hospitality students and a revenue-generating dining venue for the public.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

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AI maturity

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Feature1 record

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core, moderate and minor.

• Ministère de l'Enseignement SupérieurcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGovernment partner under whose contract La Cadenelle operates as a private contracted institution. The partnership ensures government-recognized diplomas and access to public educational frameworks.
• Région SudcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional council of Southern France providing institutional support and funding for educational programs.
• Aix-Marseille UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUniversity partnership for higher education programs and academic recognition of certain diplomas.
• Erasmus+moderateStrategic or Co-development PartnerEU program supporting international mobility for apprentices. La Cadenelle offers international placement opportunities with potential funding through Erasmus+ (contact: Frédéric Planquart).
• OPCO AKTOcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOpérateur de Compétences (OPCO) handling apprenticeship funding. Receives 0.59% of apprenticeship tax from employers. La Cadenelle is affiliated for apprenticeship program funding.
• CTI (Commission des Titres d'Ingénieurs)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEngineering degrees accreditation commission. Logo presence indicates potential engineering program accreditation or related partnership.
• CNAM / CNAM IntecmoderateStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Conservatoire National des Arts et Métiers for accounting and management programs. La Cadenelle offers CNAM-validated diplomas.
• EcoriscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCertifying body for Bachelor RDCM (Responsable en Développement Commercial et Marketing) diploma. Ecoris is the official certifier registered with France Compétences (RNCP 42153).
• SOLTEA PlatformcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOfficial French government platform for directing taxe d'apprentissage contributions. La Cadenelle's UAI code: 0132828D for receiving training tax contributions.
• Performance pour l'EmploiminorGTM or Marketing PartnerEmployment performance program partner providing support and visibility for training and employment outcomes.
• ParcoursupcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOfficial French national platform for post-Baccalaureate program admissions. La Cadenelle's programs are listed and accessible through Parcoursup.
• Provence TourismeminorGTM or Marketing PartnerRegional tourism board partnership supporting tourism and hospitality training programs.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves1 record

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• INSEEC U. Large French private higher education group offering BTS, Bachelor, and Master programs across commerce, management, and hospitality. Competes in multiple La Cadenelle departments (commerce, management) with broader multi-campus footprint.
• IONIS Education Group: French private higher education group encompassing ISG, EPITA, EPITECH, and Sup'Biotech. Competes for post-Bac students through Parcoursup and apprenticeship programs with national brand presence.
• Galileo Global Education: European private higher education network operating multiple French schools including Strate, Paris School of Business, and ESG. Competes for BTS/Bachelor/Master students with multi-brand strategy and digital infrastructure.

Direct peers

• AFTRAL: France's leading CFA for transport, logistics, and supply chain apprenticeships with national network. Operates a similar CFA business model with OPCO-funded apprenticeship programs, though focused on transport rather than hospitality/commerce.
• Ferrandi Paris: Paris-based culinary and hospitality school offering CAP, BTS, Bachelor and professional programs. Comparable French culinary/hospitality training institution with similar diploma structure and state-recognized programs.
• Institut Paul Bocuse: France-based culinary arts and hospitality management school offering BTS, Bachelor, and Master programs with application restaurants. Direct competitor for culinary/hospitality students in the French market with comparable diploma pathways.
• Le Cordon Bleu: Globally recognized culinary arts and hospitality institute with Paris campus. Comparable culinary training with international brand recognition and premium positioning, competing for similar student segments.
• Vatel: International hotel management school network with French campuses offering BTS, Bachelor, and MBA programs in hospitality. Direct competitor for hospitality management students with multi-campus scale La Cadenelle lacks.
• École de Savignac: French hospitality and tourism management school offering Bachelor and Master programs with apprenticeship pathways. Comparable mid-sized French institution focused on tourism/hospitality vocational training.

Others

• CNAM (Conservatoire National des Arts et Métiers): French public institution delivering continuing education and validated diplomas across accounting, management, and health. Both a partner (CNAM-validated diplomas) and indirect competitor for VAE and continuing education adult learners.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@cadenelle13/videos
• Facebookfacebook.com/LaCadenelle
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/school/institut-cadenelle-marseille-provence
• Instagraminstagram.com/cadenelle_marseille
• TikToktiktok.com/@lacadenelle

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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M&A

Investments

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