CEERRF

What CEERRF does

CEERRF is a private French physiotherapy training institute (IFMK) founded in 1960 by Dr. André de Sambucy, a pioneer of manual therapy in France, and operating since 1989 as Centre Européen d'Enseignement en Rééducation et Réadaptation Fonctionnelle from its 2,500 m² campus in Saint-Denis within Campus Santé Porte de Paris. The institute delivers a single core product: a four-year state diploma program (Diplôme d'État de Masseur-Kinésithérapeute, 240 ECTS, recognized at Master level since 2021) that admits 108 students per year under a numerus clausus set by Région Île-de-France, supporting a total enrolled population of 441 students in 2024 and a cumulative alumni base of 3,860 graduates since inception. Teaching is delivered by 70 formateurs supported by a 15+ administrative and technical team, structured around four academic cycle managers, with a scientific advisor (Prof. François Généat, PU-PH in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation) providing clinical-research oversight.

The institute's technology stack centers on a digital Extranet (ENT) for grade and course-material access, a MyKomunote file-submission platform, a documents.ceerrf.fr transfer service, and third-party learning tools including Complete Anatomy 3D visualization and Altissia language learning, plus an immersive virtual campus tour for prospective students. Pedagogical differentiation rests on a "reflexive physiotherapy" approach blending Anglo-Saxon manual techniques with French clinical reasoning, supported by a partner network of 9 French universities (UVSQ, Paris Nanterre, Paris-Saclay, Sorbonne Paris Nord, Cergy Paris, Gustave Eiffel, UPEC, Nouvelle-Calédonie, ILEPS from 2027) feeding first-year validated candidates via LAS, STAPS, PASS, and Sciences/STS pathways.

The business model combines tiered tuition (€9,200 per year + €150 registration, constant across all 4 years) paid by self-funded students with parallel revenue from apprenticeship contracts (years 2-4) funded by healthcare employers through CFA ADAFORSS, regional government subsidies from Région Île-de-France tied to the numerus clausus quota, regional scholarships managed by ARS, and continuing-education revenue through a Santé Formation partnership targeting practicing physiotherapists. Distribution is anchored by the Parcoursup national admission platform, quarterly open-house events, and an Erasmus+ charter enabling international clinical placements across 10 partner countries including Spain, Portugal, Denmark, Netherlands, Switzerland, and Australia.

Name

CEERRF

Legal name

Centre Européen d'Enseignement en Rééducation et Réadaptation Fonctionnelle

Website

https://ceerrf.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

1960

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

CEERRF is a French private physiotherapy training institute (IFMK) in Saint-Denis delivering a four-year state diploma program to roughly 441 students annually, governed by a 108-seat regional numerus clausus and funded through tuition, government subsidies, and employer-sponsored apprenticeships.

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Headquarters

HQ city

Saint-Denis

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Tuition Fees: Annual tuition of 9,200€ plus 150€ registration fees per student. Fee remains constant throughout all 4 years of the program. Covers welcome kit, pedagogical resources, equipment access, Wi-Fi, documentation center, stage services, international mobility support, AFGSU certification, professional liability insurance for internships, and travel assistance.
2. Government Funding (Région Ile-de-France): CEERRF is agréé by Région Ile-de-France per arrêté du 31 juillet 2009. Government funding supports the 108 students admitted annually through numerus clausus quota system.
3. Apprenticeship Contract Funding: Employers (healthcare establishments) cover tuition fees for apprenticeship contract students in 2nd, 3rd, and 4th years. Students receive salaries while studying.
4. Study Grants and Financial Aid: Regional scholarships for health students under resource conditions managed through Région Ile-de-France. Additional regional installation aid for 3rd and 4th year students with installation projects.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

CEERRF delivers a four-year state-certified physiotherapy diploma program (Diplôme d'État de Masseur-Kinésithérapeute, 240 ECTS) recognized at Master level, training 108 students admitted annually through Parcoursup. The institute supplements the core degree with apprenticeship contracts for years 2-4 through CFA ADAFORSS and continuing education for graduated physiotherapists via its Santé Formation partnership. Teaching combines classroom instruction, 1,900 clinical placement sites, and international mobility through Erasmus+ exchanges across 10+ partner countries.

Product overview

CEERRF is a single-institute physiotherapy training provider offering a unified 4-year degree program (Diplôme d'État de Masseur-Kinésithérapeute) recognized at Master level. The institution provides no separate modular products but offers add-on training pathways including apprenticeship contracts (CFA/CAE/CPP) and continuing education through its Santé Formation partnership. Students also have access to institutional tools: an ENT (Espace Numérique de Travail) for course materials and grades, a digital work submission platform (MyKomunote), and a file transfer service (documents.ceerrf.fr). The core offering is the degree program itself, which incorporates international exchange opportunities via Erasmus+.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Formation en Masso-Kinésithérapie (Diplôme d'État) Four-year professional degree program (240 ECTS) training students to become state-certified physiotherapists (masseurs-kinésithérapeutes), recognized at Master level since 2021. Targets high-school graduates and first-year university students entering through LAS, STAPS, PASS, or Sciences pathways via Parcoursup, with 108 students admitted annually.
• Formation Continue (Santé Formation) Continuing education programs for practicing physiotherapists offered through partnership with Santé Formation, including specialized techniques in musculo-squelettiques, cardiologie, pneumologie, and psycho-corporelles. Designed for licensed physiotherapists seeking DPC credits or FIF-PL funded professional development.
• Formation en Apprentissage (CFA) Apprenticeship training program allowing students in years 2-4 to work as salaried employees while studying, in partnership with CFA ADAFORSS. Healthcare establishments cover tuition and pay salaries through CAE (study allocation allowance) or CPP (professional promotion contract) arrangements.

Quantifiable outcome

• 100% certification rate for students who take the final exam
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature6 records

Partnerships

18 partnerships are on record, tiered new, core, major and minor.

• ILEPS UniversitynewStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2027New partner from 2027 (8 places). Grande école specialized in sports and teaching professions, recognized for academic rigor and professional anchoring. Will redistribute places from other universities.
• Université de Versailles Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines (UVSQ) - Paris-SaclaycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMain university partner validating Master grade for CEERRF diplomas. Partnership through DU2R (Département Universitaire de Rééducation et Réadaptation) contributing to high-level training founded on expertise, research, and interdisciplinarity. Hosts university-based first year for student selection.
• Université Paris NanterremajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUniversity partner for student pathway (STAPS: 24 places). Offers 32-hectare campus near La Défense, well-served by public transport.
• Université Paris-Saclay - Evry Val-d'EssonnemajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUniversity partner (STAPS: 4 places). Pluridisciplinary institution with 10,000 students and 160+ programs.
• Université Sorbonne Paris NordmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUniversity partner (STAPS: 6 places; Sciences/STS: 8 places; PASS: 4 places). Major teaching and research pole north of Paris with 24,000 students.
• Université Cergy Paris (CY Cergy Paris)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUniversity partner (4 places shared between Sciences and LAS). Aims for top 200 global universities by 2030 with four graduate schools.
• Université Gustave EiffelmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUniversity partner (STAPS: 6 places). Created 2020 combining university, engineering schools, and research institute for innovative training model.
• UPEC - Faculté de SantémajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUniversity partner (STAPS: 7 places; LAS: 20 places). Major university innovation actor with 14 faculties, 33 research labs, 40,000+ students.
• Université de la Nouvelle-CalédonieminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUniversity partner (LAS: 2 places). Public scientific, cultural and professional institution under Ministry of Higher Education.
• ADAFORSS (CFA)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorApprenticeship training center partner managing apprenticeship contracts (CFA) for CEERRF students. Enables students to receive employer sponsorship and salaries while studying.
• HANDIFORSSminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerProject associated with CFA ADAFORSS to promote reception and support of apprentices with disabilities. CEERRF teams mobilized to welcome and provide adapted support.
• Santé FormationcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorContinuing education partner for healthcare professionals. Offers subsidized and free training courses for graduated physiotherapists. Part of Campus Santé Porte de Paris.
• Institut Parasport Santé (IPS)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFoundation Recognized as Public Utility (FRUP) chaired by Professor François Genêt. Develops parasport training and research. Partnership for parasport education and innovation.
• University College South DenmarkmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerErasmus+ partner hosting CEERRF students for clinical placements. Danish lecturers visited CEERRF for collaboration on clinical cases and innovative physiotherapy practices.
• ZHAW (Zurich University of Applied Sciences)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSwiss German-speaking Erasmus+ partner. Exchange program for clinical placements in Switzerland. Students like Séeline Oberholzer have completed physiotherapy internships through this partnership.
• Erasmus+ International Partners (Spain, Portugal, Netherlands, Australia)majorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorApproximately 10 partner institutions across Europe and internationally. Students can complete 6-week placements in year 3 and 12-week clinicats in year 4 abroad.
• Région Ile-de-FrancecoreOthersRegional government authority providing CEERRF's official approval (agrément) and numerus clausus quota allocation. Manages regional scholarships for health students. Key governmental oversight for healthcare education.
• Agence Régionale de Santé (ARS)majorOthersRegional health agency, public administrative institution responsible for implementing health policy in the region. Medical certificate approval for student admissions.

Scale indicators12 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Université Paris-Saclay: Major French research university with health sciences programs and one of CEERRF's named pathway partners (Paris-Saclay/Evry). Comparable as a broader academic incumbent that funnels students into IFMKs and validates upstream coursework.
• UVSQ (Université de Versailles Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines – Paris-Saclay): CEERRF's core university partner that validates the Master grade via its DU2R department. Functions as a broader academic incumbent granting degree legitimacy and hosting the L1 selection year.

Direct peers

• IFMK de Lyon: Public IFMK in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region offering the same state diploma with similar numerus clausus dynamics. Comparable scale and pedagogical mission; serves as a regional alternative to CEERRF.
• IFMK de Strasbourg: Public IFMK in Grand Est with similar size, governance, and Erasmus+ mobility options. Direct peer competing for cross-border students in the Rhine region.
• École d'Assas: Major private French physiotherapy school in Paris, offering the same Diplôme d'État with similar apprenticeship and continuing-education pathways. Competes directly for Parisian applicants and employer-sponsored seats.
• IFMK de Marseille: Public IFMK in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region delivering the same state diploma. Operates under identical national regulatory framework but draws from the same Mediterranean student pool CEERRF cites as undersupplied.
• IFMK de Bordeaux: Public IFMK in Nouvelle-Aquitaine offering the same 4-year diploma with comparable apprenticeship and Erasmus+ mobility options. Direct peer for graduate placement competition in western France.
• IFMK de Paris (Assistance Publique – Hôpitaux de Paris): Public physiotherapy training institute (IFMK) affiliated with AP-HP in Paris. Direct competitor for the same restricted applicant pool and government-controlled numerus clausus seats in Île-de-France.
• ENKRE (École Nationale de Kinésithérapie et de Rééducation): Private French IFMK offering the 4-year Diplôme d'État with comparable apprenticeship financing and a similar national footprint. Direct private-sector peer for student recruitment and employer relationships.

Others

• ITMP (Institut de Thérapie Manuelle et de Physiothérapie): French leader in manual therapy continuing education; listed as a CEERRF partnership for specialized courses. Comparable as an adjacent CE provider targeting the same alumni base for post-graduate specialization revenue.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Profiles11 records

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