CREPS Île-de-France

What CREPS Île-de-France does

CREPS Île-de-France (Centre de Ressources, d'Expertise et de Performance Sportives d'Île-de-France) is a French public training establishment founded in 1986 and operated under the supervision of the French Ministry of Sports via DRAJES Île-de-France. The institution operates from two sites — an 18-hectare classified and secured park at Châtenay-Malabry (the headquarters, 20 minutes from Paris) and a secondary site at the Olympic Nautical Stadium in Vaires-sur-Marne — and delivers three integrated service lines: (1) Formation Professionnelle, offering state-certified vocational diplomas (BPJEPS, DEJEPS, DESJEPS) across more than 15 sports disciplines, plus first-aid certifications (PSC, PSE1, PSE2) and BNSSA lifeguard training; (2) Haut-niveau, hosting 2 Pôles France (national excellence) and 17 Pôles Espoirs (regional development) for elite youth athletes in disciplines including fencing, hockey, karate, basketball, badminton, volleyball, handball, rowing, and canoe-kayak; and (3) Accueil & Stages, providing accommodation, catering, and specialized sports facility hosting to federations, local authorities, associations, and enterprises. The organization has 132 employees and no proprietary technology platform — it is a service-based public institution rather than a technology company.

The business model is anchored on public funding and public-sector revenue mechanics rather than commercial markets. Training fees (€7,380–€10,150 per full diploma program, plus €40–€50 administrative fees and lower unit prices for short certifications) are financed through CPF (Compte Personnel de Formation), OPCO (joint professional training bodies), the Conseil Régional Île-de-France, apprenticeship contracts, contrat de professionnalisation, employer sponsorship, and demandeur d'emploi AIF channels. Operating appropriations flow from the French Ministry of Sports and the regional council, while elite athlete services are co-funded by national sports federations that place their poles on CREPS infrastructure. The go-to-market is event-driven: candidates enter via Parcoursup (for baccalauréat-level programs), the DRAJES/sve.jeunesse-sports.gouv.fr portal, alternating training (alternance) placements, or direct referral from partner federations. Demand generation relies on the organization's own website, online webinars, and the structured federation referral pipeline.

The competitive position is structurally protected by a regulatory monopoly on RNCP-certified sports qualifications in the Île-de-France region, an 18-hectare classified campus, exclusive proximity to the Olympic Nautical Stadium, and partnerships with more than 15 national and regional sports federations that channel candidates, host their training poles on site, and co-design curricula. Outcomes are documented and disclosed: training success rates range from 80% to 100% across programs, the volleyball pôle has produced 22 senior internationals and 35 professional players since 2007, and alumni include NBA player Evan Fournier and French national team members in badminton, handball, and karate.

Name

CREPS Île-de-France

Legal name

CREPS Île-de-France

Website

https://creps-idf.fr

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

CREPS Île-de-France is a French public sports training establishment that delivers state-certified professional diplomas (BPJEPS, DEJEPS, DESJEPS), hosts elite athlete development poles (2 Pôles France, 17 Pôles Espoirs), and provides accommodation and facility hosting at its Châtenay-Malabry and Vaires-sur-Marne sites, serving trainees, federations, and local authorities.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Sports Education and Training

NAICS

Sports and Recreation Instruction (611620), Spectator Sports (71121)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

International Sport Federations (IFs) (MPAKAFAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

Individual-Sport Clubs & Teams (Cycling Teams, Athletics/Track Clubs, Swimming Clubs, etc.) (MPAKABAD)

Keywords

• Sports professional training
• Athlete development
• High-performance training
• Sports coaching certification
• Elite athlete support

Headquarters

HQ city

Châtenay-Malabry

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Formation professionnelle financée (CPF, OPCO, Région, Employeurs): The primary revenue stream comes from public and employer-funded professional training. Training fees are paid by candidates themselves or financed through CPF (Compte Personnel de Formation), OPCO (joint professional training bodies), the Conseil Régional Île-de-France, employers (public and private sector), apprenticeship contracts, and government programs such as SESAME (Politique de la ville). The organization itself is a public establishment and does not operate on a commercial revenue basis.
2. Hébergement et restauration: On-site accommodation and catering services for trainees and athletes, charged at specific rates for CREPS IDF users.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

CREPS Île-de-France is a French public sports training institution under the Ministry of Sports that delivers state-certified sports educator training programs (BPJEPS, DEJEPS, DESJEPS), runs elite and youth athlete development academies (Pôles France and Pôles Espoirs), and provides facility hosting, accommodation, and first-aid certification training (PSC, BNSSA). The institution operates two sites — Châtenay-Malabry and the Olympic Nautical Stadium at Vaires-sur-Marne — serving individual students, elite athletes, sports federations, and public organizations.

Product overview

CREPS Île-de-France operates as a public sports performance and training center offering three integrated service lines: (1) Formation Professionnelle providing vocational sports certifications from BPJEPS to DESJEPS level across 15+ disciplines including aquatic activities, fitness, team sports, and coaching; (2) Haut-niveau consisting of Pôles France (excellence) for elite athletes in fencing, hockey, and karate, plus Pôles Espoirs (development) for youth talent in 12+ sports; and (3) Accueil & Stages providing accommodation and facility hosting for sports camps and events. The organization operates across two main sites at Châtenay-Malabry (17 elite poles) and Vaires-sur-Marne (nautical sports at Olympic stadium), serving both individual athletes/students and institutional clients (federations, clubs, municipalities).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Formation Professionnelle (BPJEPS, DEJEPS, DESJEPS)

Quantifiable outcome

• 80% success rate for DEJEPS Hockey, 86% for BPJEPS AAN, 87% for BPJEPS AF, 93% for DEJEPS Badminton, 100% for DEJEPS Tennis de Table, 100% for PSE1 recycling
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

19 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Fédération Française de HockeycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe DEJEPS Hockey training program is organized in partnership with the French Hockey Federation. The CREPS Île-de-France holds the habilitation and assumes overall pedagogical responsibility, while the UC3 and UC4 units are implemented with the technical support of the French Hockey Federation, under CREPS's direction. Federation expertise informs the practical training components.
• ERFAN Île-de-France (École Régionale de Formation aux Activités de Natation - FFN)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe BPJEPS Activités Aquatiques et de la Natation (AAN) program — leading to the Maître-Nageur Sauveteur (MNS) qualification — is organized in partnership with ERFAN Île-de-France, a regional training school of the French Swimming Federation (FFN). ERFAN contributes specialized aquatic sports expertise to the training curriculum. The BPJEPS AAN is delivered across three sites: Châtenay-Malabry, Montreuil, and Vaires-sur-Marne.
• Fédération Française de TriathloncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe DEJEPS Triathlon program is organized in partnership with the French Triathlon Federation. Training includes several pedagogical sequences in cross-disciplinarity with the DEJEPS Natation Course program. Federation expertise shapes the training content adapted to the evolving skills requirements of the profession.
• Ligue Île-de-France de Tennis de TablecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe DEJEPS Tennis de Table training program is organized in partnership with the Ligue Île-de-France de Tennis de Table. CREPS Île-de-France holds the habilitation and ensures overall pedagogical responsibility; UC3 and UC4 are delivered with technical support from the Ligue Île-de-France de Tennis de Table under CREPS direction.
• Ligue Île-de-France de BadmintoncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe DEJEPS Badminton program is organized in partnership with the Ligue Île-de-France de Badminton. CREPS Île-de-France holds the habilitation and ensures overall pedagogical responsibility; UC3 and UC4 are implemented with technical support from the Ligue Île-de-France de Badminton, under CREPS direction.
• Comité Départemental des Hauts-de-Seine de Volley-ball (CDVB 92)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe DEJEPS Volley-ball training program is organized in partnership with the Comité Départemental des Hauts-de-Seine de Volley-ball. CREPS holds habilitation and overall pedagogical responsibility; UC3 and UC4 are implemented with technical support from CDVB 92, under CREPS direction.
• Comité régional EPGV d'Île-de-FranceminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Comité régional EPGV (Éducation Physique et Gymnastique Volontaire) d'Île-de-France enables CREPS to offer training content adapted to employer expectations regarding Sport Santé (sport and health), complementing the BPJEPS APT program.
• DRAJES Île-de-France (Délégation Régionale Académique à la Jeunesse, à l'Engagement et aux Sports)coreOthersDRAJES Île-de-France is the regional arm of the French Ministry of Sports and Youth. It delegates organizational authority to CREPS IDF for certain entrance tests (TEP), grants habilitations for training programs, and issues professional cards to graduates. CREPS operates under the regulatory oversight of DRAJES IDF.
• MIPROF (Mission Interministérielle pour la Protection des Femmes contre les Violences et la Promotion de l'Égalité)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMIPROF contributes specialized expertise to the 'Respect et inclusion' (anti-violence and anti-discrimination) trainer-of-trainers program. MIPROF specialists present during the formation to provide institutional knowledge on violence prevention in sports environments.
• Racing Club 92 (Racing 92)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSince 2016, Racing 92 (Top 14 rugby club) and CREPS Île-de-France have maintained a partnership facilitating the training of future club prospects. Approximately 10 young players aged 15–18 integrate the program annually. Training uses Racing 92's center at Le Plessis-Robinson; CREPS provides boarding, academic support, and medical services.
• CAF Massy NatationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Natation (swimming) training center is hosted at CREPS in partnership with CAF Massy Natation. For the 2023-2024 season, 7 young swimmers were training in the structure. The center is affiliated with the French Swimming Federation (FFN).
• Fédération Française de Karaté et Disciplines AssociéescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe French Karate Federation hosts two elite training poles at CREPS IDF: the 'Karaté 2020' senior pole (95% of the French national team is composed of athletes from this group) and the 'Karaté Relève' youth pole of 27 athletes. The federation provides national coaching staff, physical preparation coaches, and physiotherapists.
• Fédération Française de Sauvetage SportifcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Sauvetage Sportif (Lifesaving Sport) Accession pole has been established at CREPS IDF since 2023, hosted in partnership with the French Lifesaving Sport Federation. One athlete was part of the structure in 2023-2024. The federation provides technical direction and coaching.
• Fédération Française d'EscrimecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe French Fencing Federation hosts its France-level excellence pole at CREPS Île-de-France, providing elite fencing training infrastructure and coaching for the national team.
• Fédération Française de BasketballcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe French Basketball Federation's regional pole at CREPS IDF has been operating since 1999, organized through the Ligue Régionale de Basketball. The structure trains the best Île-de-France players in U14/U15 categories, serving as a feeder to the INSEP and professional clubs. Notable alumni include NBA player Evan Fournier.
• Fédération Française de HandballcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe French Handball Federation hosts both an 'accession' site (middle school-age girls) and an 'excellence' site (high school-age girls) at CREPS Châtenay-Malabry, under the Federation's Project de Performance Fédéral (PPF). The 22 athletes train 11–14 hours per week. Five ex-members were in the France U21 team that won the European Championship in 2017.
• Fédération Française de BadmintoncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Badminton Espoirs pole has been located at CREPS Châtenay-Malabry since 1997. It trains approximately 15 badistes annually as a feeder to the national poles at INSEP, Talence, and Strasbourg. Alumni include Brice LEVERDEZ, Laura CHOINET, Anne TRAN, and Fabien DELRUE.
• Conseil Régional Île-de-FrancecoreOthersThe Conseil Régional Île-de-France is a key public funder of CREPS IDF operations, providing financing for training programs and access to regional facilities. It co-funds training costs for eligible candidates and supports the regional sports development agenda.
• Lycée Emmanuel-Mounier (Châtenay-Malabry)minorOthersThe local public high school collaborates with CREPS IDF to accommodate training schedules for Rugby and other sports poles, allowing student-athletes to pursue their dual project (sport + education) with class schedules adapted to training demands.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• US Olympic & Paralympic Training Center (Colorado Springs): The US national Olympic training authority and facilities that host elite athletes preparing for international competition. Comparable in mission and multi-sport high-performance focus, though at national rather than regional scale and under a different governance model.
• INSEP (Institut National du Sport, de l'Expertise et de la Performance): The national-level counterpart to CREPS Île-de-France. INSEP is the top-tier French public sports training institution, hosting elite athletes (often downstream of CREPS Pôles Espoirs) and serving as the ultimate feeder for Olympic preparation. Directly comparable in mission and regulatory status, but at national rather than regional scale.

Emerging players

• Aspire Academy: Qatar-based high-performance sports academy offering multi-sport elite training and academic dual projects. Comparable in mission (integrated sport+education for elite youth) and infrastructure ambition, though operating under a different funding model (national sports authority rather than ministry).
• Centre national de ski nautique et de wakeboard (CNW): Federation-based training center for towed water sports in France, providing elite athlete preparation under the French federation model. Comparable in high-performance athlete training mission, though narrower in sport scope.

Direct peers

• CREPS de Toulouse: Regional CREPS in southwestern France with similar training portfolio (BPJEPS, DEJEPS, DESJEPS) and elite sport poles. Directly comparable in organizational structure and customer segments, with similar federation dependency.
• CREPS PACA (Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur): Regional peer CREPS serving the PACA region. Operates under the same national CREPS network with identical ministerial governance, providing professional sports training and high-performance athlete development. Offers direct comparison on regional scale, federation mix, and infrastructure footprint.
• CREPS de Vichy: Peer CREPS with a strong high-performance sport focus, particularly in swimming and athletics. Comparable in regulatory structure, training programs, and federation partnerships, but located in Vichy rather than the Paris region.
• CREPS de Montpellier: Another regional CREPS in the national network, offering identical professional training certifications and high-performance poles. Provides direct peer comparison on operational scale, regional funding dynamics, and athlete output.

Regional players

• National Sports Centre (Lilleshall, UK): UK high-performance training centre providing multi-sport elite athlete development and coach education. Comparable in mission and service mix (training + coaching qualifications), though operated under Sport England's national agency model.

Others

• Centre fédéral de la FFBB (Institut National du Basket): French Basketball Federation's national training center. Comparable as a federation-led elite training venue (relevant given CREPS hosts Pôles Basket in partnership with FFBB), but federation-specific rather than multi-sport.

Market position

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Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

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