CFA de l'Enseignement Supérieur - Sud de France

What CFA de l'Enseignement Supérieur - Sud de France does

CFA EnSup-LR (Centre de Formation des Apprentis de l'Enseignement Supérieur en Languedoc-Roussillon) is a public apprenticeship training center established in 2015 by a consortium of six founding higher education institutions — Université de Montpellier, Université Paul Valéry Montpellier 3, Nîmes Université, Université de Perpignan Via Domitia, École Nationale Supérieure de Chimie de Montpellier, and Institut Agro Montpellier — with support from Région Occitanie. The organization coordinates apprenticeship programs across the former Languedoc-Roussillon region (now Occitanie), covering diplomas from BUT to Master's level including engineering degrees and professional certifications. Its core function is managing the tripartite apprenticeship relationship between apprentices, academic institutions, and employers: handling orientation, contract administration, OPCO (Operator of Competencies) funding mobilization, pedagogical coordination through dual tutoring, and personalized follow-up. The CFA supports 4,000+ apprentices annually and reports a 96.95% exam success rate for the 2025-2026 academic year.

The organization's core technology asset is STUDEA, a proprietary web-based digital platform (studea.ensuplr.fr) that enables real-time tracking of apprentices throughout their contract lifecycle. STUDEA connects the apprentice, academic tutor, and company master apprenticeship via features for attendance verification, document exchange, evaluation questionnaires, and progress tracking. The CFA also integrates with French public-sector platforms including Mon Master (Master admissions), CELIA (public-sector apprenticeship contract registration), CROUS (student services and housing), France Travail (employment services), and Cap Emploi (disability employment support). It holds both ISO 9001 certification (obtained December 2020, recertified April 2026 at maturity level 3-4/5) and Qualiopi certification (obtained 2022), which are mandatory for accessing public apprenticeship funds.

CFA EnSup-LR's business model is structurally that of a publicly funded French CFA rather than a commercial enterprise. Revenue is derived from per-apprenticeship funding flows through 11+ OPCO partners spanning culture, industry, healthcare, construction, mobility, commerce, and services sectors, supplemented by employer participation fees (€750 per private-sector contract at BAC+3 and above; €6,700 per contract year for public-sector employers) and regional government support from Région Occitanie. Apprentices themselves are exempt from tuition, paying only the €100 CVEC student life contribution. The organization reaches customers through its six founding university channels, direct employer relationships, dedicated development officers, and a multi-channel digital presence (LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, weekly Friday job-offer newsletters, and S.T.R.E. job-search workshops). With 35 employees and a single Montpellier headquarters at 99 Avenue d'Occitanie, CFA EnSup-LR operates as a regional coordinating body rather than a tuition-generating institution; financial flows largely pass through to partner universities for actual training delivery.

Name

CFA de l'Enseignement Supérieur - Sud de France

Legal name

CFA EnSup-LR (Centre de Formation des Apprentis de l'Enseignement Supérieur en Languedoc-Roussillon)

Website

https://ensuplr.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

CFA EnSup-LR is a public apprenticeship training center coordinating higher-education apprenticeship contracts across the Occitanie region in France. It links 4,000+ apprentices with employers through six founding universities, manages OPCO funding flows, and operates the STUDEA digital tracking platform.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Vocational Apprenticeship Training

NAICS

Apprenticeship Training (611513), Technical and Trade Schools (6115)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Apprenticeships, Internships & Work-Based Learning Programs (BPACANAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Incumbent Worker Training & Upskilling (EDAAAOAE), Education & Training Providers (EDABALAI)

Keywords

• Apprenticeship training
• Higher education
• Vocational training
• Workforce development
• Alternance programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Montpellier

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Public funding via OPCO financing: Apprenticeship training funded through OPCO (Operators of Competencies) based on France's single contribution to professional training and apprenticeship. OPCOs finance apprenticeship contracts according to levels defined by professional branches. For public sector, €6,700 per contract year.
2. Employer participation fees: Private sector employers pay €750 per apprenticeship contract for BAC+3 and above. Public sector employers pay €6,700 per contract year. The CFA EnSup-LR does not apply remaining charges to companies even if OPCO's coverage level is lower.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

CFA EnSup-LR is a public apprenticeship training center that manages higher education apprenticeship programs from BUT to Master's level, coordinating the tripartite relationship between apprentices, six founding partner universities in the Occitanie region, and private and public sector employers. The organization administers the full lifecycle of apprenticeship contracts — promotion, candidate-employer matching, contract administration, funding mobilization, and pedagogical follow-up — supported by its proprietary STUDEA digital platform for tracking apprentice progress.

Product overview

CFA EnSup-LR (Centre de Formation des Apprentis de l'Enseignement Supérieur en Languedoc-Roussillon) is a public apprenticeship training center operating in higher education across the Occitanie region. It does not offer a commercial SaaS product; its primary service is the STUDEA digital apprenticeship management platform, which coordinates the tripartite relationship between apprentices, academic institutions, and employers. The organization provides apprenticeship programs spanning multiple degree levels (BUT/BAC+2, Licences, Masters, Engineering diplomas) through partner universities including Université de Montpellier, Nîmes Université, UPVD, and ENSCM, and manages the administrative, pedagogical, and financial lifecycle of apprenticeship contracts.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Higher education apprenticeship programs (BUT to Master, engineering degrees)

Quantifiable outcome

• 96.95% exam success rate for apprentices
• +1 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

Feature1 record

Partnerships

22 partnerships are on record, tiered core and major.

• Université de MontpelliercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrimary founding partner of CFA EnSup-LR. Provides academic and pedagogical training through its UFR, schools, and institutes. Multiple campus locations including Montpellier Triolet, IUT Montpellier, Sète, Béziers, and Nîmes. Offers diverse programs from BUT to Master's level through apprenticeship.
• Université Paul Valéry Montpellier 3coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFounding partner specializing in humanities, social sciences, languages, and arts. Multiple campus locations (Montpellier, Saint Charles, Boutonnet, Guesclin) offering apprenticeship tracks.
• Nîmes UniversitécoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFounding partner offering apprenticeship programs in the Nîmes region with campus locations including Hoche, Vauban, and Carmes sites.
• Université de Perpignan Via DomitiacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFounding partner covering the eastern Pyrenees region. Campus locations include Perpignan, Carcassonne, and Mende. Offers IAE and IUT programs through apprenticeship.
• École Nationale Supérieure de Chimie de MontpelliercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEngineering school founding partner offering chemistry-focused apprenticeship programs. Located at the Montpellier campus.
• Institut Agro MontpelliercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAgricultural institute founding partner offering agriculture, food science, and environmental programs through apprenticeship.
• Région OccitaniecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional government authority providing support and funding for CFA EnSup-LR. Primary regional supporter for apprenticeship development in Languedoc-Roussillon.
• OPCO AFDASmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOperator of Competencies for culture, media, and leisure sectors. Finances apprenticeship contracts for member companies.
• OPCO ATLASmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOperator of Competencies for service and hospitality sectors. Supports apprenticeship financing for member companies.
• OPCO 2ImajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOperator of Competencies for industry sectors. Has invested in equipment (differential scanning calorimeter) for CFA apprentices at Université de Montpellier Faculty of Sciences.
• OCAPIATmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOperator of Competencies for agriculture, food, and environment sectors. Finances apprenticeship in member companies.
• OPCO SANTÉmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOperator of Competencies for healthcare sectors. Supports apprenticeship financing for health-related professions.
• OPCO EPmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOperator of Competencies for employment and sectoral pooling. Supports apprenticeship contracts for member organizations.
• AKTOmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOperator of Competencies for services sector. Finances apprenticeship training for member companies.
• OPCO DE LA CONSTRUCTIONmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOperator of Competencies for construction sector (Constructys). Supports apprenticeship in building and public works trades.
• OPCO MOBILITÉmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOperator of Competencies for mobility and logistics sectors. Finances apprenticeship for transport and logistics professions.
• OPCO COMMERCEmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOperator of Competencies for commerce sector. Supports retail and commercial apprenticeship training.
• CROUS de Montpellier-OccitaniemajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerStudent services organization providing meal subsidies (€3 reduction) at university restaurants and cafeterias. Also manages Sud Alternance residence with 100 studios for apprentices.
• France Travail (formerly Pôle Emploi)majorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPublic employment service supporting job seekers including apprentices. Partners for disability employment support through Cap Emploi network.
• DREETSmajorOthersRegional directorate for economy, employment, and solidarity. Validates apprenticeship contracts for public sector employers within 20 days.
• Action LogementmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides housing assistance programs including Mobili-Pass (search assistance) and Mobili-Jeune (€100/month for apprentices during contract period). Available for apprentices moving more than 70km.
• France CompétencesmajorOthersNational authority regulating apprenticeship funding and OPCO certifications. Sets coverage levels and training costs.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Emerging players

• Studi (Galileo Global Education): French online higher-education provider with strong apprenticeship (alternance) offerings from Bac to Bac+5. Comparable as a French higher-ed apprenticeship provider, though primarily remote-delivered rather than campus-anchored like CFA EnSup-LR.
• Multiverse: UK-based apprenticeship-focused training provider matching apprentices with employers and delivering professional credentials. Comparable as a tech-enabled alternative to traditional CFAs, though operating under the UK Apprenticeship Levy rather than French OPCO funding.
• Generation You Employed: Global nonprofit running free employment programs including apprenticeship-style training across multiple countries. Comparable mission of bridging education-to-employment through employer-led, work-based learning, though with a different funding model.
• ISCOD (Institut Supérieur des Compétences et du Digital): French alternance-focused higher-education provider specializing in digital and business programs delivered entirely through apprenticeship. Comparable as a French higher-ed CFA/alternance operator, though primarily online.
• Pigier (Groupe Pigier): French vocational higher-education network offering BTS, Bachelor, and Master programs through apprenticeship across multiple campuses. Comparable as a French private-sector apprenticeship training provider with similar diploma range and OPCO-financed model.

Others

• CIDJ (Centre d'Information et de Documentation Jeunesse): National French youth information organization connected to apprenticeship pathways and employer placement services. Relevant as an ecosystem partner in the same French apprenticeship value chain, though not a direct CFA competitor.

Broad incumbents

• CCI Formation (CCI France): Chambers of Commerce operate regional apprenticeship training networks across France, offering work-based learning from CAP to Bac+5 levels. Directly comparable business model (CFA structure, OPCO financing, employer placement) but with a broader portfolio including non-apprenticeship training.
• AFPA (Agence nationale pour la formation professionnelle des adultes): National French vocational training operator delivering work-based learning across all regions. Comparable as a major public-sector training provider with apprenticeship programs, Qualiopi certification, and OPCO relationships, but operating at a far larger national scale.

Direct peers

• AFTRAL: One of France's largest CFAs, specializing in transport, logistics, and mobility apprenticeships. Comparable as a French CFA managing apprenticeship contracts, OPCO financing, and employer relationships under the same national regulatory regime.
• CFA Sup de V (Centre de Formation d'Apprentis de l'Enseignement Supérieur de Versailles): Direct peer operating as a higher-education apprenticeship training center in the Île-de-France region, coordinating apprenticeship programs across multiple universities and grandes écoles under the same French CFA framework as CFA EnSup-LR.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@cfaensup-lr
• Facebookfacebook.com/ensuplr
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ensuplr
• Instagraminstagram.com/cfa_ensup_lr

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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