ECOLE SUPERIEURE DES AFFAIRES (ESA-TG)

What ECOLE SUPERIEURE DES AFFAIRES (ESA-TG) does

ECOLE SUPERIEURE DES AFFAIRES (ESA-TG) is a private higher education institution headquartered in Lomé, Togo, founded by Dr. Charles Birregah and operating two physical campuses (Super Taco headquarters and Agoè with a 500-seat amphitheater) plus a global online learning platform (ESA cours en ligne / esacoursenligne.com). The institution delivers a comprehensive academic portfolio spanning BTS vocational programs (30+ specializations), Licence Professionnelle (43 specializations across 28 tertiary and 15 technological tracks), Master Professionnel/MBA degrees, and professional accounting certifications (DECOGEF, DESCOGEF, DECOFI) — the latter serving as an accredited UEMOA expert-accountant training center. Over 80% of operational Licence-Master diplomas are accredited by CAMES, and the institution holds ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 21001:2018 certifications, with diplomas recognized by WES (USA/Canada), Campus France, AUF, and the Togolese State.

ESA serves a student body drawn from 35+ African nationalities, supported by recruitment infrastructure across nine countries (Benin, Côte d'Ivoire, Burkina Faso, Centrafrique, Senegal, Niger, Gabon, France, USA). The academic model combines classroom instruction with practical internships via Cabinet AEC (Audit Expertise Comptable), thesis co-direction through partnerships with Université d'Abomey-Calavi and Institut de Sorbonne International (signed February 2025), and a digital library of 5,000+ works. Revenue is generated primarily through annual tuition fees published for the 2026-2027 academic year, with a subscription-style recurring model across multiple program tiers.

The institution has accumulated 32+ international quality distinctions including the 1st Prix Excellence de la Qualité CEDEAO (January 2025), Prix Arch de l'Europe (Frankfurt), and Prix Quality Crown (London), positioning it as a recognized brand within francophone West African higher education. The operating entity is privately held and founder-controlled, with no disclosed institutional investment, public listing, or parent company structure.

Name

ECOLE SUPERIEURE DES AFFAIRES (ESA-TG)

Legal name

ECOLE SUPERIEURE DES AFFAIRES (ESA-TG)

Website

https://esatogo.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2016

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

ESA-TG is a private higher education institution in Lomé, Togo, offering BTS, Licence, Master, and UEMOA-accredited accounting programs to students from 35+ African nationalities, with international partnerships spanning Sorbonne, UAC Benin, and CABINET AEC.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Higher Education Services

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYEDADACAF

Continuing Education (CE/CPD) & Provider Accreditation Bodies

Education/Education Administration, Accreditation & Policy/Accreditation Bodies (Institutional & Programmatic)

Keywords

• Higher education services
• Professional degree programs
• Vocational training
• Accounting certifications
• Business administration education

Headquarters

HQ city

Lomé

HQ country

Togo

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Academic Fees: Revenue generated from tuition fees for BTS, Licence Professionnelle, Master Professionnel, DECOGEF, DESCOGEF, DECOFI programs. Fees are published annually with academic calendar 2026-2027 documentation available.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

ESA is a private higher education institution that delivers accredited professional degree programs in Togo and across West Africa, including BTS (Brevet de Technicien Supérieur) with 30+ specializations, Licence Professionnelle (BAC+3) and Master Professionnel (BAC+5) with 43 specialized tracks, MBA programs, and the UEMOA-recognized DECOGEF, DESCOGEF, and DECOFI accounting certifications leading to expert accountant qualification. The institution supplements in-person instruction on two Lomé campuses with the "ESA cours en ligne" online platform and digital library of 5,000+ works, and offers co-diplomation pathways through partnerships with Sorbonne International, Université d'Abomey-Calavi, and other international universities.

Product overview

ESA offers a comprehensive suite of higher education programs spanning vocational (BTS with 30+ specializations), undergraduate (Licence Professionnelle with 43 specializations), graduate (Master Professionnel including MBAs), and professional accounting certifications (DECOGEF, DESCOGEF, DECOFI). The institution operates as a unified academic platform with supporting services including an online learning portal (ESA Cours en Ligne), a research center, and a digital library of over 5,000 works. Programs cover both tertiary (business, management, finance) and technological domains (civil engineering, electrical engineering, IT, cybersecurity, renewable energy).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• ESA cours en ligne: Online learning platform for ESA courses
• ESA cours à distance
• VOIX DES ANGES

Products and services

• Brevet de Technicien Supérieur (BTS)

Quantifiable outcome

• 80%+ of operational Licence-Master diplomas CAMES accredited
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Institut de Sorbonne International (ISI)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 18 February 2025Partnership signed February 18, 2025 for Master and Doctorate cycles. ESA is the 10th African university selected for delocalized training with co-diplomation. Students receive Sorbonne University diplomas while studying at ESA. Includes teacher/student mobility, thesis co-direction, research projects, and scientific information exchange.
• Université d'Abomey-Calavi (UAC)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 November 2024Partnership renewed since 2016 between ESA Togo and UAC Benin. Provides doctoral program teacher and student training, sends teachers to ESA for student supervision, enables academic mobility and double degrees. Covers technical domains including civil engineering, electronics, and agronomy.
• Ecole Doctorale des Sciences Agronomiques et de l'Eau (ED-SAE)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 October 2024Framework cooperation agreement for training and research capacity in agronomy and water management. Includes teacher and student mobility, co-direction of theses, research projects, innovative teaching methods, and new technology integration. Focus on plant and animal production sciences, human nutrition, natural resource management, and biometrics.
• Université de Monbeliard (France)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational academic partnership with French university for potential student and faculty exchanges.
• Institut Africain de Management (IAM)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with African management institute for academic cooperation and exchange.
• Le FAUCON (Benin)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Benin institution for regional academic cooperation.
• Guinée ConakryminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Guinea Conakry for international academic exchange and cooperation.
• Délégation d'AgadirminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Agadir delegation for regional cooperation and academic exchange.
• Gabon Ambassador VisitminorOthersDiplomatic engagement through ambassador visit demonstrating international recognition and potential for bilateral academic cooperation.
• Association des Grandes Entreprises du Togo (AGET)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for professional integration of students. Includes leadership conferences, student innovation showcases in IT, renewable energy, electrical engineering, civil engineering, cybersecurity. Plans for continuing education for AGET member employees and human resource supply.
• Cabinet AEC (Audit Expertise Comptable)coreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerProvides practical internships placing students in real work situations related to their field. Delivers work folders in business operation, control, and evaluation. AEC is a major reference in Togo and West African sub-region, registered with ONECCA-TOGO.
• Dr Charles BirregahcoreOthersFounder-Président Directeur Général with multiple credentials: Officer of International Order of Academic Palms/CAMES, Honorary Professor at Oxford Academic Union (UK), Doctor of Management Sciences Finance (France), Doctor of Philosophy Religion (USA), registered accountant at ONECCA-Togo.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Emerging players

• Unicaf University: Online-focused higher-education provider serving African students via digital delivery. Comparable on the online/remote-learning business model that ESA is pursuing with 'ESA Cours en Ligne'.
• African Leadership University (ALU): Pan-African higher-education provider with multi-country campuses and a strong digital-learning ethos. Comparable on cross-African student mobility, technology-enabled delivery, and premium employer brand, though at a larger scale.

Direct peers

• Université de Lomé: Togo's flagship public university and ESA's main domestic competitor for bac+ students. Offers comparable Licence and Master programs and competes for the same local student pool that ESA targets.
• CESAG (Centre Africain d'Études Supérieures en Gestion): Regional Francophone business school based in Senegal offering professional Licence/Master programs and corporate training — directly comparable to ESA's business and management tracks across West Africa.
• Université d'Abomey-Calavi (UAC): Benin's largest public university and ESA's longest-standing partner (since 2016) for doctoral and co-diplomation programs. Comparable on BTS/Licence/Master structure and francophone West African footprint.
• Institut Africain de Management (IAM): Francophone African business and management school named as a current ESA partner. Comparable scope of BTS/Licence/Master management programs and similar regional Francophone positioning.
• Université de Kara: Second public university in Togo, with overlapping Licence/Master offerings. A direct domestic peer competing for the same Togolese tertiary pool as ESA.

Regional players

• Université Loko (Groupe Loko): Private university group also operating in Togo with similar Licence/Master offering and competitive positioning for the same local tertiary market.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/ESA-TOGO
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ecole-superieure-des-affaires-esa-togo

Compliance8 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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