École Nationale Supérieure de Sécurité Sociale (EN3S)

What École Nationale Supérieure de Sécurité Sociale (EN3S) does

EN3S (École Nationale Supérieure de Sécurité Sociale) is the French national graduate school dedicated exclusively to training executives and senior managers for the French social security system. Founded in 1945 and headquartered in Saint-Étienne with a secondary site in Paris, EN3S operates under the statutory mandate of Article R.123-33 of the French Social Security Code and reports through the National Council of Social Security (CNESSS). The school delivers competitive-entry initial training leading to the 'Dirigeant d'un organisme de protection sociale' diploma, continuing professional development for active executives via the CapDir program and the Pack EN3S+ alumni offering, and international programs including the Master GEOSS (delivered with Université Paris 1 Panthéon-La Sorbonne) and ISSA-accredited guidelines training in French. It is the only institution accredited by the International Social Security Association (ISSA) to deliver its guidelines training in French, and the ILO has designated EN3S to host the Francophone Business Platform for Social Protection Floors.

EN3S runs a digital ecosystem comprising a learning management system (Digital Campus), the Univers Sécu documentary portal, Microsoft 365/Teams for virtual classes, Wooclap for interactivity, Edusign for digital attendance, and SharePoint for pedagogical content. Supporting products include the Revue Regards biannual journal, the 'Parlons peu, parlons Sécu' podcast, and the Sécu-Jeunes.fr citizen-education portal. Customer-facing products include the Initial Training program, CapDir continuing education, Pass'Pro multi-day training credits, Cercles de directeurs long-format cycles, custom 'Intra/Sur Mesure' in-house programs, and the Master GEOSS delivered internationally.

The revenue model blends public funding with fee-based training. Core funding sources are: (i) the 13% apprenticeship tax balance received via the SOLTÉA platform (Caisse des Dépôts et Consignations), (ii) annual pedagogical cost allocations from social security branches and regimes for CapDir graduates and initial training students, (iii) per-participant professional training fees (with public pricing disclosed on each training page), and (iv) fees for international training programs. Financing is intermediated through OPCO partners (Uniformation, UCANSS via subrogation). EN3S has 217 employees and serves a captive French customer base of 101 Caf branches, the Cpam network, Urssaf, Cnav, MSA, Regional Health Agencies, France Travail, and a growing international cohort of French-speaking social security institutions. The current Director General is Dominique Libault.

Name

École Nationale Supérieure de Sécurité Sociale (EN3S)

Legal name

École nationale supérieure de Sécurité sociale

Website

https://en3s.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

1945

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

EN3S is the French national school that trains executives and senior managers for the French social security system, operating under a statutory mandate. It delivers initial training, continuing professional development, and international programs (including the Master GEOSS with Université Paris 1 and ISSA-accredited guidelines training) to leaders of Caf, Cpam, Urssaf, Cnav, MSA, and French-speaking social security institutions worldwide.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Social Security Executive Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (611310)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Third-Party Short-Term Academic Program Providers (Multi-Discipline) (EDAIAIAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

Direct Enrollment & Third-Party University Study Abroad Programs (EDAIAAAB)

Keywords

• Social security training
• Executive education
• Public administration training
• Continuing professional development
• International social protection

Headquarters

HQ city

Saint-Étienne

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Initial Training (Formation Initiale): EN3S is habilitated to receive the balance of 13% of the apprenticeship tax (Taxe d'apprentissage) under article L.6241-2 of the Labor Code for the Master's programs it delivers, pursuant to the law of September 5, 2018 and decree of December 27, 2019. Pedagogical costs for CapDir graduates and outgoing initial training students are funded directly by the branches and regimes of Social Security through a specific annual allocation.
2. Continuing Professional Training (Formation Professionnelle): EN3S offers continuing education programs for cadres and executives of social protection organisms. Training fees are charged per participant, with prices indicated on each training page. Payments are due within 30 days of invoice. Training can be fully or partially covered by the approved joint collecting body (OPCO) - particularly Uniformation or Ucanss through subrogation arrangements.
3. International Training Programs: International training programs tailored to a Francophone audience, focusing on global social protection issues. The DU GEOSS (Master GEOSS) is offered in partnership with Université Paris 1 Panthéon-La Sorbonne. International training prices include pedagogical supports and midday meals; international participants pay fees upfront at least 15 days before training commencement.
4. Apprenticeship Tax (Taxe d'apprentissage): As a habilitated institution, EN3S receives contributions from companies via the SOLTéA platform (developed by Caisse des Dépôts et Consignations). SIRET number: 194 218 798 000 16.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

EN3S trains executives, directors, and senior managers for the French social security system and international Francophone institutions through competitive-entry initial training (Formation Dirigeant d'un organisme de protection sociale), continuing professional education programs (CapDir, Pack EN3S+, Pass'Pro, APS), and international cooperation programs including the Master GEOSS delivered with Université Paris 1 Panthéon-La Sorbonne and ISSA-accredited guidelines training. The institution also produces specialized content through the Univers Sécu portal, the Regards journal, and a podcast series, and conducts action research through student projects including the Innovation Trophies.

Product overview

EN3S offers a comprehensive educational portfolio centered on social security leadership training. The core offerings include the 'Dirigeant d'un organisme de protection sociale' initial training programme (leading to management positions in social security organizations) and continuing education through programmes like CapDir and Pack EN3S+. International training includes the Master/DU GEOSS programme delivered with Université Paris 1 Panthéon-La Sorbonne. The institution operates multiple digital platforms including Univers Sécu (documentation portal), the Digital Campus (online learning), and IHEPS (institutional management system). Supporting resources include the podcast 'Parlons peu, parlons Sécu', the Regards academic journal, Secu-jeunes.fr for youth education, and various student projects (Innovation Trophies, Digital Project Management, Action Research). ISSA-accredited training on international guidelines is offered to French-speaking institutions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Univers Sécu: Documentation portal and reference resource center for social protection
• Sécu-Jeunes
• Revue Regards
• Parlons peu, parlons Sécu
• DU GEOSS / Master GEOSS
• IHEPS
• Digital Campus EN3S

Products and services

• Formation Dirigeant d'un organisme de protection sociale Comprehensive initial training programme that prepares executives and managers for leadership positions within French social security organizations across all branches (Caf, Cpam, Urssaf, Cnav, MSA). Admission through competitive entrance examinations (concours).
• CapDir - Formation Professionnelle Continuing professional development programme for current directors and executives in social security organizations, forming part of the Pack EN3S+ alumni offering and the broader CapDir career-development track.
• Master GEOSS (Gestion des Organisations de Sécurité Sociale) International master's programme developed with Université Paris 1 Panthéon-La Sorbonne, training senior managers from French-speaking social protection institutions worldwide in global social protection organization management.
• ISSA Guidelines Training Programmes French-language training programmes accredited by the International Social Security Association (ISSA) based on ISSA guidelines for service quality, long-term care, and institutional excellence, delivered to French-speaking ISSA member institutions.
• Digital Campus EN3S Digital learning platform providing access to online training courses including COOC (Comprendre les enjeux de la Sécurité sociale) and MOOC (Protection sociale universelle - International), as well as ISSA guidelines training programmes.
• Univers Sécu Reference documentation portal providing access to specialized resources on social protection, including publications, pedagogical materials, the Regards journal, student works, and research studies accessible to experts and beginners alike.
• Podcast 'Parlons peu, parlons Sécu' 15-minute podcast format providing accessible explanations of key social security issues for broad audience understanding as part of EN3S's public education mission.
• Sécu-Jeunes.fr Website providing straightforward answers for young people about social security fundamentals and everyday questions on rights and obligations.
• Pack EN3S+ Packaged training credit programme for EN3S graduates offering three sessions of continuing education over three years, covering pedagogical fees for eligible courses (transport costs remain the employer's responsibility).
• Revue Regards Biannual academic publication analyzing developments in social protection with contributions from sector experts, freely accessible through the Univers Sécu portal.
• Trophées de l'Innovation Annual innovation week where students develop operational projects including educational games, escape rooms, videos, AI ethics charters, and digital tools in response to real social security challenges.

Quantifiable outcome

• EN3S achieved a score of 98/100 on the Gender Equality Index (Index égalité Hommes-Femmes) in 2025.
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

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

• France TravailcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 2 June 2026On June 2, 2026, EN3S and France Travail co-organized a training day at the France Travail premises, bringing together professionals from both networks around the common objective of strengthening mutual knowledge between employment and social protection actors and developing a shared culture serving users.
• Gérond'ifcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 17 April 2026EN3S signed a partnership convention with Gérond'if on April 17, 2026, marking a new stage in developing joint actions to address the growing challenges of population aging. The collaboration aims to create shared responses to aging-related issues in social protection.
• Belgian Federal Public Service (SPF) for Social SecuritycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 8 July 2025EN3S and the Belgian Federal Public Service (SPF) for Social Security signed a partnership agreement on July 8, 2025, for the period 2024-2027. The agreement was concluded between Dominique Libault (Director General of EN3S) and Peter Samyn (Chair of the Management Committee of SPF Social Security), supporting cooperation in European social policies and bilateral expertise exchange.
• International Social Security Association (ISSA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEN3S is accredited by the International Social Security Association (ISSA) to deliver French-language training based on ISSA guidelines. The school offers 3 ISSA guidelines training programs in 2026, including 2 new ones covering areas such as long-term care and service quality.
• Université Paris 1 Panthéon-La SorbonnecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEN3S partners with Université Paris 1 Panthéon-La Sorbonne to deliver the Master GEOSS (Gestion des Organisations de Sécurité Sociale / Management of Social Security Organizations) degree program, previously offered as the DU GEOSS diploma.
• International Labour Organization (ILO)flagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe ILO designated EN3S to host and animate the Francophone Business Platform for Social Protection Floors. This platform is an open exchange forum for French-speaking companies committed to extending social protection floors meeting at minimum ILO-recognized standards to their employees worldwide.
• Institut 4.10minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEN3S collaborates with Institut 4.10 in building training programs, combining academic and practitioner expertise in social protection management.
• EHESP (École des Hautes Études en Santé Publique)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEN3S partners with EHESP (School of Public Health) for collaborative training programs in areas of mutual interest related to health and social protection.
• ANAP (Agence Nationale d'Appui à la Performance)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEN3S collaborates with ANAP in developing training offerings, bringing performance management and organizational efficiency expertise to social protection professionals.
• UCANSS (Union des Caisses Nationales de Sécurité Sociale)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEN3S works with UCANSS for the subrogation financing mechanism (Pack EN3S+) that enables direct coverage of pedagogical costs by social security branches and regimes for eligible trainees.
• UniformationcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorUniformation is the approved OPCO (joint collecting body) that provides subrogation financing for EN3S professional training, enabling direct coverage of training costs for eligible organizations and trainees.
• Caisse des Dépôts et ConsignationsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorThe Caisse des Dépôts et Consignations developed and operates the SOLTéA platform, which is the exclusive channel for distributing the apprenticeship tax balance to habilitated institutions like EN3S.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• ITC ILO (International Training Centre of the ILO, Turin): ILO's training centre delivering capacity-building for labor and social protection institutions worldwide. The most comparable international peer to EN3S's ISSA and ILO-designated international training activities, with a similar mandate for cross-border executive training.
• EHESP (École des Hautes Études en Santé Publique): French national school of public health training senior managers for health agencies and hospitals. Comparable to EN3S as a specialized public-sector grande école with multi-site delivery (Rennes, Paris), with an existing training-program partnership relationship.
• Institut National du Service Public (INSP, ex-ENA): France's national school training senior civil servants for the highest ranks of the French state. Most directly comparable to EN3S as a statutory French grande école producing top public-sector executives under a similar regulatory framework and competitive-entry recruitment model.
• Université Paris 1 Panthéon-Sorbonne: French public university co-delivering the Master GEOSS with EN3S. Comparable as a public higher education institution serving social sciences, law, and public administration, with a similar public-sector executive audience.
• INET (Institut National des Études Territoriales): French national institute training senior administrators for local and territorial public service under CNFPT. Directly comparable to EN3S in mission, structure, and target audience of public-sector executives.
• Institut 4.10: French institute focused on social protection and labor relations training combining academic and practitioner expertise. Direct peer to EN3S in scope and already collaborates on training program design.
• IRA (Instituts Régionaux d'Administration): Network of regional civil service training institutes under the French Ministry of the Interior. Comparable as a network of public-sector executive training institutions with similar competitive-entry recruitment and Statut-cadre graduate placement.

Broad incumbents

• Sciences Po (School of Public Affairs): France's leading institution for public affairs and policy education. Comparable as a broad French grande école producing public-sector leaders, though it serves a wider portfolio of policy domains than EN3S's narrow social security focus.
• CNAM (Conservatoire National des Arts et Métiers): Large French public higher education institution offering professional training across many fields. Comparable as a major French public training institution, though operating with a much broader scope and apprenticeship tax recipient status.

Emerging players

• Centre des Hautes Études de l'Assurance (ChEA): French training center specialized in insurance industry leadership, run under Federation Française de l'Assurance. Comparable as a sector-specific French professional training institution with a similar executive audience in the broader social protection ecosystem.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/en3s_officiel
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/en3sTV
• Facebookfacebook.com/EN3S.page.officielle
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/school/%C3%A9cole-nationale-sup%C3%A9rieure-de-s%C3%A9curit%C3%A9-sociale-en3s-
• Instagraminstagram.com/en3s_officiel
• TikToktiktok.com/@en3s_officiel

Compliance2 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

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