Cemea IDF

What Cemea IDF does

CEMEA Île-de-France (legal name: CENTRE D'ENTRAINEMENT AUX METHODES D'EDUCATION ACTIVE ILE-DE-FRANCE) is a French non-profit training association founded under the loi 1901 framework and recognized as being of public utility since 1966, headquartered at 65 Rue des Cités, 93300 Aubervilliers. It is the Île-de-France regional branch of the national CEMEA movement, which originated in the 1930s around active education methods. The association delivers state-recognized professional qualifications in social work and youth animation through seven diploma/certificate programs (DEES, DEME, BPJEPS ASEC, DEJEPS ASECS, CAFERUIS, CCDACM, plus BAFA/BAFD), spanning level 4 (baccalaureate-equivalent) to level 6 (baccalaureate+3) credentials and alternating theory with workplace practice. In 2025, it trained 2,347 trainees and reported a 90% certification pass rate.

The association operates without proprietary technology, differentiating on its Éducation Nouvelle (Active Education Methods) pedagogy, integrated practicum environments (three Terrain d'Aventures free-access adventure playgrounds in Villiers-le-Bel, Saint-Denis, and Chennevières-sur-Marne), and a portfolio of thematic projects such as PRIJ and the International Film Festival for Education. Programs are priced and disclosed publicly, ranging from €1,050 for the CCDACM to €20,479.50 for the full DEES pathway, with lower fees for formation initiale. Revenue is generated through a mix of tuition fees (often financed via CPF, OPCO, and regional subsidies) and direct institutional funding from Région Île-de-France, three departmental councils (Seine-Saint-Denis, Hauts-de-Seine, Val d'Oise), national ministries, FONJEP, Erasmus+, OFAJ, Agence du Service Civique, and Uniformation.

The organization serves multiple segments: individuals pursuing social work or animation careers (including applicants without the baccalauréat), employed professionals seeking certification blocks for career advancement, youth reached through community projects, and members of the CEMEA movement engaged in governance and vie associative. Qualiopi certification, obtained in 2024 across all training actions, is the gating credential for accessing French continuing-education funding streams. The association is governed by an 18-member Board of Directors elected at the annual General Assembly; following the death of longtime President Alain Sartori on May 13, 2026, Patrick Chorowicz was elected President at the May 30-31, 2026 AG. A new training antenna is opening in Les Mureaux (Yvelines) in September 2026, managed by Sonia Mendes, extending geographic reach beyond the Aubervilliers headquarters.

Name

Cemea IDF

Legal name

CENTRE D'ENTRAINEMENT AUX METHODES D'EDUCATION ACTIVE ILE-DE-FRANCE

Website

https://cemea-idf.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1966

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

CEMEA Île-de-France is a French non-profit training association delivering state-recognized qualifications in social work and youth animation across the Paris region, training 2,347 individuals in 2025 with a 90% certification pass rate, funded through disclosed tuition fees and public institutional subsidies.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Vocational Training in Social Work and Youth Animation

NAICS

Professional and Management Development Training (611430), Educational Support Services (61171), Educational Services (61)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Behavioral Health & Counseling (Social Work, Psychology, Substance Use CE) (EDAAALAD)

akta.pro secondary industry

Education Professionals (Teacher/Administrator CE, CPD) (EDAAALAE)

Keywords

• Professional training programs
• Social work education
• Youth animation training
• Popular education
• Vocational certifications

Headquarters

HQ city

Aubervilliers

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Others, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Training course fees: CEMEA Île-de-France charges tuition fees for its professional diploma programs (DEES, DEME, BPJEPS ASEC, DEJEPS ASEC, CAFERUIS, Certificat de Direction). Fees are paid by individuals, employers, or funded via professional training budgets (CPF, OPCO).
2. Public and institutional subsidies: The association receives funding from regional and departmental councils, government ministries (Ministry of Youth, Sports, and Social Cohesion), the Agence du Service Civique, Erasmus+, FONJEP, and other public bodies, as evidenced by its broad network of institutional partners.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

CEMEA Île-de-France is a non-profit training association that delivers state-recognized professional diplomas and certificates in social work and youth animation through alternating (alternance) formats combining theory and paid practice placements. Its training portfolio spans seven principal qualifications (DEES, DEME, BPJEPS ASEC, DEJEPS ASEC, CAFERUIS, CCDACM, plus BAFA/BAFD), supplemented by short courses, VAE support, and field-based projects such as Terrains d'Aventures free-play sites.

Product overview

CEMEA Île-de-France is a training organization and popular education movement offering a comprehensive portfolio of professional training programs in social work and youth animation. The organization operates as a multi-location training center (in Aubervilliers and Les Mureaux) offering 10+ distinct training programs and certifications, ranging from entry-level (BAFA, BPJEPS ASEC) to advanced professional qualifications (CAFERUIS, DEES). The training portfolio includes level 4 diplomas (baccalaureate equivalent: DEME, BPJEPS, CCDACM) and level 6 diplomas (baccalaureate+3: DEES, CAFERUIS, DEJEPS), with integrated pathways to university degrees. Beyond formal training, the organization runs practical projects including Adventure Playgrounds (Terrains d'Aventures) in three locations, thematic initiatives on youth integration (PRIJ), educational policy advocacy, an International Education Film Festival, and a dedicated VHSS support unit for addressing sexist and sexual violence. The overall approach combines active pedagogy, alternation between theory and practice, and commitment to social inclusion and emancipation.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Yakamedia: Online resource center and media library providing educational content for animators, educators, and those interested in Active Education.
• CEMEA Formation

Products and services

• BAFA (Brevet d'Aptitude aux Fonctions d'Animateur) Entry-level youth animation diploma enabling non-professional supervision of children and adolescents during vacation stays and leisure centers. Available to adults (often 17+) through three sequential stages, with sessions scheduled regionally.
• BAFD (Brevet d'Aptitude aux Fonctions de Directeur) Training for director positions in minor collective welcome facilities, part of the certification track for youth and popular education professionals.
• BPJEPS ASEC (Brevet Professionnel Animation Socio-Éducative et Culturelle) Level 4 professional qualification (equivalent to baccalaureate) certifying animation professionals as technicians of popular education, capable of developing animation actions and projects on territories. Offered at Aubervilliers and Les Mureaux. Duration 13 months in alternation. Cost: €6,314 (or €7,364 combined with CCDACM).
• DEJEPS ASECS (Diplôme d'État de la Jeunesse - Spécialité Coordination de projet) Professional diploma preparing project coordination managers specialized in cultural mediation as a tool for social connection. Includes double certification with a Licence in Education Sciences at Paris-Nanterre University. Duration: 2 years in alternation. Cost: €8,855.
• DEME (Diplôme d'État de Moniteur Éducateur) Level 4 diploma qualifying professionals to support people in their daily lives within ESMS establishments, with focus on developing self-determination and personal agency. Accessible without baccalauréat. Duration: 2 years in alternation. Cost: €14,250 for complete pathway.
• DEES (Diplôme d'État d'Éducateur Spécialisé) Level 6 diploma (baccalauréat+3) qualifying specialized educators as social work professionals who can accompany individuals, groups, or families in difficulty. Duration: 3 years in alternation. Cost: €20,479.50 (full course). Frais universitaires: €178/year; Formation initiale: €700/year; Frais de sélection: €90.
• CAFERUIS (Certificat d'Aptitude aux Fonctions d'Encadrement et de Responsable d'Unité d'Intervention Sociale) Level 6 diploma qualifying service managers in social or medico-social establishments as the pivot position between direction and teams. Duration: 18 months in alternation. Cost: €7,600 (BC1 €2,850, BC2 €1,900, BC3 €1,140, BC4 €1,710).
• CCDACM (Certificat Complémentaire de Direction d'un Accueil Collectif de Mineurs) Complementary certificate for directing minor collective reception facilities, delivered by the Ministry of Sports. Cost: €1,050 standalone, or €7,364 combined with BPJEPS ASEC. Module 1: 7 days; Stage: 18 days minimum; Module 2: 7 days.
• VAE (Validation des Acquis de l'Expérience) Support Service Validation of prior experience service supporting candidates in obtaining professional certifications through experience validation.
• Formation courte - Travail social santé mentale Short training program in social work and mental health for professionals seeking specialized knowledge.
• Formation courte - Éducation aux médias Short training program in media education for developing critical thinking about media content.
• Terrains d'Aventures (Adventure Playgrounds) Adventure playground facilities in urban areas welcoming children and youth, located in green spaces or vacant lots, free access without prior registration, based on free-play principles where professionals accompany children in free activity and risk-taking. Three locations: Villiers-le-Bel, Saint-Denis, and Chennevières-sur-Marne.

Quantifiable outcome

• 2,347 trainees trained in 2025
• +2 more outcomes

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

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

• Région Ile-de-FrancecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMajor regional authority providing funding and support for CEMEA Île-de-France programs, including the Terrain d'Aventures sites (Budget participatif écologique de la Région Île-de-France). A key institutional partner for regional education and youth policies.
• Ministère de la Jeunesse, des Sports et de la Cohésion SocialecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational ministry overseeing youth animation, sports, and social cohesion policy. Issues official certifications (e.g., CCDACM, BPJEPS) and sets regulatory framework for the training programs delivered by CEMEA.
• Académie Créteil Paris VersaillescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional education authority for the Paris metropolitan area, overseeing school and academic programs. Partners with CEMEA on social work training programs and educational initiatives.
• Erasmus+majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEU mobility and exchange program supporting international training experiences for young people and trainees. Enables CEMEA participants to access European exchange opportunities as part of their training or projects.
• OFAJ (Office Franco-Allemand pour la Jeunesse)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFrench-German youth office facilitating bilateral exchange programs. Partners with CEMEA to enable cross-border youth exchanges and training.
• FONJEPcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFonds de coopération de la jeunesse et de l'éducation populaire — national fund supporting youth and popular education associations. Provides financial support for association operations and staffing.
• Agence du Service CiviquecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational agency overseeing voluntary service programs for young people. Partners with CEMEA for service civique placements within the association's projects.
• Université Paris Nanterre (Paris Nanterre)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-organizes the DEJEPS ASECS program, with the first year enabling access to the third year of the Licence en Sciences de l'Éducation at Paris Nanterre. Also partners on research events (e.g., study day on inter-neighborhood rivalries with Cref/CETS team).
• FICEMEAcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFédération des IFCS et des CEMEA — national federation connecting regional CEMEA associations and Institut de Formation des Cadres de Santé. Part of the broader CEMEA network governance.
• UniformationminorOthersAides and Opérateur de Compétences (OPCO) for the social economy sector. Supports financing of professional training for employees of social sector organizations.
• UNAFORISminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUnion Nationale des Associations de Formation et de Recherche en Intervention Sociale. National union of social work training and research associations.
• ANCV (Agence Nationale pour les Chèques-Vacances)minorOthersNational agency managing holiday voucher payments, which can be used by trainees to finance training costs.
• ATD Quart MondeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnti-poverty international movement. Shares values of popular education and social inclusion with CEMEA; co-listed as a partner on the website.
• Département Seine-Saint-DeniscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDepartmental council for Seine-Saint-Denis (93), one of France's most densely populated and socially diverse departments. Supports Terrain d'Aventures and other social programs in the territory.
• Département des Hauts-de-SeinecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDepartmental council for Hauts-de-Seine (92), supporting youth and social programs in the territory.
• Département du Val d'OisecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDepartmental council for Val d'Oise (95), supporting youth and social programs in the northern Paris region.
• Ville d'AubervillierscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHost city of CEMEA Île-de-France headquarters. Provides institutional support and partnership for local social and educational initiatives.
• Grande Ecole du NumériqueminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational initiative supporting digital training and inclusion. Partners with CEMEA on digital skills and education programs.
• Cinéma Le Studio d'AubervilliersminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal cinema in Aubervilliers. Co-organizes film events with CEMEA, including screenings for the International Film Festival for Education.
• Collectif CAPEminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollectif des structures porteuses de Capsules d'Insertion par l'Économique. Social inclusion network active in the region.
• CRAJEP IDF (Coordinateur des Réseaux et Associations de Jeunesse et d'Éducation Populaire d'Ile-de-France)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional coordination body for youth and popular education associations in Île-de-France.
• Fédération régionale des MJCminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional federation of Maison des Jeunes et de la Culture (MJC) — community cultural centers. Shares mission of youth animation and popular education with CEMEA.
• Ligue des Droits de l'Homme 93minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHuman rights association in Seine-Saint-Denis. Aligned with CEMEA values on civic engagement and social justice.
• AidesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMajor French community health organization fighting AIDS and Hepatitis. Listed as partner, likely for collaborative social/health projects.
• Restaurants du CoeurminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational food assistance charity. Shares social mission with CEMEA in supporting disadvantaged populations.
• Secours Populaire FrançaisminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational charity providing assistance to people in financial difficulty. Shares social inclusion mission with CEMEA.
• Cerpe (Centre d'Etudes et de Recherche sur l'Emploi)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerResearch center focused on employment. Listed as partner organization.
• Via le Monde 93minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerYouth exchange and international solidarity organization based in Seine-Saint-Denis.
• CGET (Commissariat Général à l'Egalité des Territoires)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGovernment body focused on territorial equality. Supports policies in disadvantaged urban and rural areas.
• CIDEFEminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCentre d'Information, de Documentation, d'Etudes et de Formation sur les Emplois. Training and employment support organization.
• Médiation NomademinorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMobile mediation service active in urban settings. Partnered with CEMEA on social intervention and conflict resolution.
• CAF (Caisse d'Allocations Familiales)minorOthersFamily allowance fund. Provides financial support to families and partners with social work training organizations.
• Dirrecte IDF (Direction Régionale des Entreprises, de la Concurrence, de la Consommation, du Travail et de l'Emploi)coreOthersRegional directorate overseeing labor, employment, and vocational training regulation. Oversees Qualiopi certification and training authorization.
• Université Paris Nanterre - Cref/CETS teammajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCrise, École, Terrains Sensibles (CETS) research team at the Centre de Recherches Éducation et Formation (cref) of Université Paris Nanterre. Co-organized the March 2026 study day on inter-neighborhood rivalities with CEMEA Île-de-France.
• Cinémas 93minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCinema network in Seine-Saint-Denis. Partnered with CEMEA for the March 2026 screening-débat on inter-neighborhood rivalities, providing the film 'Embrouilles' and facilitating discussion.
• Association 'Pas de la même ville, et alors?'minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-produced the short film 'Embrouilles' (2024) with filmmakers Ayoub Bougria and Léandre Bizouarn, screened at CEMEA's March 2026 cine-débat. Focuses on inter-neighborhood youth conflicts.
• Valeurs de la République et LaïcitéminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational training plan on Republican values and secularism. Partners with CEMEA for related training programs.
• Pôle Léo Lagrange (Les Mureaux)minorOthersHost venue for the new CEMEA antenna at Les Mureaux. Provides physical space for BPJEPS ASEC training sessions and information meetings.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• AFPA: France's largest adult vocational training operator delivering Qualiopi-certified programs nationwide. Overlaps with CEMEA on vocational qualifying diplomas and continuing education, but operates at much greater scale and across many more occupations.
• CNAM: Conservatoire national des arts et métiers — major public institution providing continuing education, including management and professional-development tracks. Overlaps on the CAFERUIS-style managerial training segment but spans a far broader curriculum.

Direct peers

• Croix-Rouge Compétence: Training arm of the French Red Cross delivering social work and health-social diplomas (DEES, DEME, DEAS, etc.) across France. Directly comparable on diploma portfolio and alternation-based pedagogy, with comparable reliance on Qualiopi and OPCO financing.
• Ligue de l'Enseignement: Historic French popular-education federation offering BAFA, BAFD, and youth-animator training nationally. Shares CEMEA's education-populaire mission, trainee segments, and reliance on state-issued youth diplomas, making it the closest movement-based peer.
• Greta Île-de-France: Network of GRETA continuing-education centers in Île-de-France attached to the national Education Ministry. Competes directly for adult continuing-education and professional-certification trainees in the same region, financed via CPF/OPCO.
• IRTS Île-de-France (Institut Régional de Travail Social): Regional social work training institute also based in Île-de-France delivering state diplomas (DEES, DEME, CAFERUIS). Directly comparable on geography, program mix, and target trainee base, competing for the same pool of social work candidates and OPCO/CPF financing.
• INFA: National association providing social work, animation (BPJEPS/DEJEPS), and continuing-education programs. Comparable in mission and program portfolio, including BAFA/BAFD and youth-animation certifications, serving the same candidate pool.

Regional players

• École de la 2ème Chance (E2C): Network of second-chance schools across France (including Île-de-France sites) delivering qualifying training to NEET youth. Comparable target beneficiary base and public-financed model, but oriented toward youth integration rather than educator certification.

Others

• Université Paris Nanterre — UFR de Sciences de l'Éducation: Public university already partnered with CEMEA IDF for the DEJEPS ASECS pathway and the Licence en Sciences de l'Éducation. Comparable as a credentialing and research partner that trains adjacent social-work and education cohorts.
• UNAFORIS: National union of associations delivering social work and intervention training in France. Already a listed CEMEA partner; comparable as an ecosystem/network peer representing the broader French social-work training sector.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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