Ecole Jeanneblum

What Ecole Jeanneblum does

Ecole Jeanne Blum is a non-profit vocational training organization (Association loi 1901) founded in 1974 in Jouy-en-Josas, France, by Jeanne Blum, widow of former Prime Minister Léon Blum. The school delivers state-recognized paramedical and social-care diplomas — Auxiliaire de Puériculture (DEAP), Aide-Soignant (DEAS), CAP AEPE, and the professional title Assistant de Vie aux Familles (ADVF) — as well as preparatory courses (Prépa AS/AP), experience-validation services (VAE), and DPC-accredited continuing education (SST, PRAP 2S, aging simulation). Its pedagogical core is the proprietary Méthode de Complémentarité Horizontale, a peer-based instructional approach developed in the 1960s and formally documented in May 2024, in which the trainer acts as animator-coordinator and students collectively construct understanding from individual contributions.

The institution operates three sites in the Ile-de-France region — Jouy-en-Josas (Yvelines, headquarters since 1974), Cergy (Val-d'Oise), and Créteil (Val-de-Marne) — with the two satellite campuses opened or planned in late 2024 in partnership with AFEC, a private social training center. Student flow is driven by ARS/DRIEETS-administered selection examinations and referral pipelines from France Travail (Pôle Emploi) and the Conseil Régional d'Ile-de-France, with employer forums and partner job boards serving as the bottom-of-funnel placement channel. The school holds DRIEETS/DREETS agréments for its core programs and Qualiopi certification (No. 2412_CN_05055), which together gate access to public training funding.

Revenue is generated primarily through public funding from the Conseil Régional d'Ile-de-France, France Travail co-financing, and territorial collectivities, supplemented by tuition fees (€9-€12.95/hour per trainee depending on program type), short corporate training contracts (€1,500/group/day intra-company; €300/person inter-company), and Taxe d'Apprentissage contributions. The school reports training over 200 trainees per year at Jouy-en-Josas, more than 3,550 alumni since founding, a 96% overall certification pass rate, and near-100% employment return for graduates of qualifying programs. Leadership comprises President Philippe Gajdos, Vice-President Jacques Martal, Treasurer Patrice Reyre, Director Catherine Mund, and Administrative and Financial Director Anne-Claire Lemaire, supported by a team of approximately 10+ permanent formateurs and administrative staff across the three sites.

Name

Ecole Jeanneblum

Legal name

Association Ecole Jeanne Blum

Website

https://ecolejeanneblum.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

1974

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Ecole Jeanne Blum is a French non-profit vocational training school founded in 1974, delivering state-recognized paramedical and social-care diplomas (DEAP, DEAS, CAP AEPE, ADVF) to job seekers and career-changers across three Ile-de-France campuses using its proprietary Méthode de Complémentarité Horizontale.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Jouy-en-Josas

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Regional Public Funding (Conseil Régional d'Ile de France): Primary revenue source. The school receives funding from the Conseil Régional d'Ile de France for training eligible job seekers and individuals. The school also receives financing from Pôle Emploi, territorial collectivities, and the perception of tuition fees.
2. Tuition Fees: The school charges tuition fees (per-hour rates ranging from €9 to €12.95 depending on program type). Revenue also comes from short corporate training contracts (intra-company: €1,500/day per group; inter-company: €300/person).
3. Taxe d'Apprentissage: The school receives apprenticeship tax contributions from companies, which are used to invest in pedagogical equipment such as mannequins, medical beds, demonstration organs, aging simulators, and audiovisual tools.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Ecole Jeanne Blum is a non-profit vocational training school offering state-recognized diploma programs for the paramedical and childcare sectors in France. The core offerings include Auxiliaire de Pu\u00e9riculture (DEAP), Aide-Soignant (DEAS), CAP AEPE, and the professional title Assistant de Vie aux Familles (ADVF), along with supporting services such as the Pr\u00e9pa AS/AP exam preparation course, VAE experience validation, and continuing education (SST, PRAP 2S). Programs are funded primarily by the Conseil R\u00e9gional d'Ile de France and P\u00f4le Emploi for qualifying individuals, with tuition billed on a per-hour basis for others.

Product overview

Ecole Jeanne Blum is a non-profit vocational training school (association loi 1901) founded in 1974, offering a portfolio of healthcare and childcare training programs. The core offerings include state-recognized diplomas for Auxiliaire de Puériculture, Aide-Soignant, and CAP AEPE, along with the professional title Assistant de Vie aux Familles. Supporting programs include Prépa AS/AP preparation courses for selection exams, VAE (experience validation) services, and continuing education courses such as SST, PRAP 2S, and specialized healthcare training. The school operates a distinctive pedagogical approach called the 'Complémentarité Horizontale' method, emphasizing individual potential and collaborative learning.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Auxiliaire de Pu\u00e9riculture (DEAP) Training Program Vocational training program leading to the French State Diploma (DEAP) for childcare assistants, preparing students to care for children from birth to adolescence in hospitals, nurseries, and childcare facilities.
• Aide-Soignant (DEAS) Training Program Vocational training program leading to the French State Diploma (DEAS) for nursing assistants, qualifying graduates to work alongside nurses in hospitals, clinics, and elderly care facilities.
• CAP AEPE (Accompagnant \u00c9ducatif Petite Enfance) Training Program Vocational certificate program at level III (RNCP) for early childhood educators, qualifying graduates to work with children in nurseries and childcare settings.
• Assistant de Vie aux Familles (ADVF) Professional Title Program Professional title certification program qualifying graduates to provide autonomous assistance to families, elderly, and children at their homes, covering daily activities and household maintenance.
• Pr\u00e9pa AS/AP Exam Preparation Course Preparation course for nursing assistant and childcare assistant selection exams, providing theoretical knowledge, study methods, and professional orientation support (301 hours).
• VAE (Validation des Acquis de l'Exp\u00e9rience) Service Experience validation service enabling professionals to obtain official diplomas based on their work experience, with personalized support from diagnosis through jury presentation (8-12 month pathways).
• Formations Continues (Continuing Education) Continuing education programs for healthcare professionals including SST (Sauveteur Secouriste du Travail), PRAP 2S (Physical Risk Prevention), and specialized courses in pain management and aging simulation.

Quantifiable outcome

• 96% overall certification pass rate across all programs
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

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AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Comité de Jumelage de Jouy-en-Josas / Ville de Foumban (Cameroun)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2011International cooperation and twinning partnership focused on reducing maternal and infant mortality in Foumban, Cameroon. Ecole Jeanne Blum students and trainers participate in health training missions. Project initiated in 2011.
• AFEC (Association Française pour l'Enseignement et la Carrière)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic partnership for school expansion. AFEC, a private social sector training center, partnered with Ecole Jeanne Blum to support the opening of new campuses in Cergy and Créteil, bringing complementary operational capacity.
• DRIEETS / DDETS (Directions Régionales de l'Economie, de l'Emploi, du Travail et des Solidarités)coreOthersGovernment authority that delivers official agréments for ADVF and other programs and validates diplomas through official juries.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• AFPA (Agence nationale pour la formation professionnelle des adultes): France's national professional training agency, offering paramedical, social care, and vocational programs across hundreds of sites. Comparable as a much larger incumbent in the same adult vocational training category, though broader in scope.
• CNAM (Conservatoire National des Arts et Métiers): Major public higher education institution offering professional degrees, vocational certifications, and continuing education. Operates broader programs including health/social specialties but with much wider scope and scale.
• Greta Île-de-France: Public network of GRETA (Groupements d'établissements) offering continuing education and vocational training across Ile-de-France. Competes for the same Conseil Régional funding pool and serves similar job-seeker audience.

Direct peers

• Croix-Rouge Compétence: French Red Cross's training division operating IFAP, IFAS, and other paramedical schools nationwide. Directly competes in Auxiliaire de Puériculture, Aide-Soignant, and social care training with similar target audience and Qualiopi-certified programs.
• INFA (Institut National de Formation et d'Application): Major private training organization specializing in social, paramedical, and childcare diplomas (CAP AEPE, ADVF, DEAS). Direct competitor in the same niche with national footprint and Qualiopi certification.
• IRTS Île-de-France (Institut Régional de Travail Social): Regional social work training institute offering DEAS, DEAP, DEES, and related paramedical/social diplomas in the same Ile-de-France geography. Directly comparable target audience and funding ecosystem.
• AFEC (Association Française pour l'Enseignement et la Carrière): Private social-sector training center that is actually a strategic partner of Ecole Jeanne Blum for expansion. Operates in adjacent paramedical/social training space in Ile-de-France, making it a directly comparable peer.

Regional players

• ASKORIA: Social work training school based in Brittany offering DEES, DEAS, and related social care diplomas. Comparable by program portfolio and Qualiopi framework, though serving a different French region.

Market position

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance7 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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