GROUPE ADONIS

What GROUPE ADONIS does

GROUPE ADONIS, operating legally as ADONIS ÉDUCATION, is a privately held French higher education group founded in 2003 by Loetitia BOECHE and Samuel CETTE. The group delivers state-recognized vocational diplomas and professional titles across four domains — Well-being & Dietetics, Social, Health & Laboratory, and Training & Integration — covering 15+ programs at BTS, CAP and registered professional title levels. Headquartered at 179 avenue de Muret in Toulouse with 92 employees and a second campus in Montpellier, the group operates a three-channel distribution model: in-person campus learning in Toulouse and Montpellier, remote learning through the proprietary Etudis platform, and apprenticeship/work-study programs via the Alternactiv brand. Revenue is generated almost exclusively from tuition and enrollment fees paid by individual students, with financing options (including CPF and OPCO pathways facilitated by Qualiopi and AFNOR certifications) referenced but not priced publicly. The company sits within a broader ADONIS Education multi-school umbrella that also includes IESCA (real estate, commerce, logistics, tourism) and Rose Carmin (aesthetics and well-being).

The underlying technology stack is light: the only named proprietary asset is the Etudis distance learning platform, with no APIs, SDKs, integrations, or applications disclosed. Go-to-market is sales-led and direct-to-consumer, executed through website pre-registration, in-person open houses (portes ouvertes), virtual discovery courses (cours découverte), video coaching sessions (coaching visio), and Job Dating apprenticeship recruiting events. The customer segment is individual learners — young students, career changers, and professionals seeking accredited qualifications — not enterprise buyers. The company's go-to-market is supported by an unusually large internship and placement network of 40+ named French hospitals, university hospital centers (CHUs), social service nonprofits, and catering majors (Sodexo, Elior, Compass Group), which functions as social proof and employer pipeline rather than as a revenue channel. No funding rounds, no M&A activity, no quantified headcount growth, and no revenue figures are publicly disclosed; the company is founder-owned and operated with no disclosed parent, investor, or stock listing.

Name

GROUPE ADONIS

Legal name

ADONIS ÉDUCATION

Website

https://groupe-adonis.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

2003

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

GROUPE ADONIS (ADONIS ÉDUCATION) is a private French vocational higher education group founded in 2003, operating two campuses in Toulouse and Montpellier plus the Etudis distance learning platform, and delivering 15+ state-recognized BTS, CAP and professional title programs in dietetics, social work, health and professional integration to individual students.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private Higher Education / Vocational Training

NAICS

Technical and Trade Schools (6115), Educational Services (611)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYEDALABAG

Experiential Learning & Internships/Co-ops

Education/Student Services & Campus Operations/Academic Advising, Career Services & Student Success

Keywords

• Private higher education
• Vocational diploma programs
• Professional certification training
• Dietetics health education
• Alternance apprenticeship programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Toulouse

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Tuition and enrollment fees: Private higher education institution generating revenue through tuition fees for diploma programs including BTS, CAP, and professional certification courses in dietetics, social work, health, and professional integration domains.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

GROUPE ADONIS (ADONIS ÉDUCATION) is a private higher-education institution delivering state-recognized diplomas (BTS, CAP, professional titles) across four fields — Well-being & Dietetics, Social Work, Health & Laboratory, and Training & Integration. Programs are delivered through two physical campuses (Toulouse and Montpellier), the Etudis distance-learning platform, and the Alternactiv apprenticeship pathway, with internship placements routed through a network of hospitals, social-services organizations, and corporate caterers.

Product overview

ADONIS Education is a private higher education group offering state-recognized diplomas and professional qualifications across four main domains: Well-being & Dietetics, Social Work, Health & Laboratory, and Training & Integration. The group operates through a platform of 15+ diploma programs ranging from CAP (vocational) to BAC+2 (higher technician) levels. The portfolio includes BTS (Brevet de Technicien Supérieur) qualifications, CAP certificates, and professional titles authorized by the French Ministry of Education. Programs are delivered through in-person campus-based learning in Toulouse and Montpellier, distance learning via the Etudis platform, and apprenticeship arrangements through Alternactiv. The group also includes sister schools (IESCA, Rose Carmin) under the same educational umbrella, collectively offering training across diverse professional sectors.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• BTS Diététique & Nutrition Two-year state-recognized Brevet de Technicien Supérieur (BTS) diploma preparing students for careers in nutritional counseling and dietetics.
• BTS Économie Sociale et Familiale Two-year state-recognized BTS diploma focusing on social services and family support.
• BTS Services et Prestations des Secteurs Sanitaire et Social Two-year state-recognized BTS diploma preparing students for administrative roles in healthcare and social services.
• CAP Accompagnant Éducatif Petite Enfance Certificate of Professional Aptitude (CAP) qualification for working with young children in educational settings.
• Agent Médiation Information Services (BAC level) BAC-level professional title diploma training students to facilitate access to information and services as information-services mediation agents.
• Médiateur Social Accès aux Droits et Services (CAP level) CAP-level professional title diploma training mediators to help individuals navigate administrative and social systems.
• Responsable-Coordonnateur services au domicile (BAC+2) BAC+2 professional title preparing students to manage and coordinate in-home care and support services.
• Médiateur numérique (BAC+2) BAC+2 professional title training students to assist individuals in using digital tools and services.
• BTS Biologie Médicale Two-year state-recognized BTS diploma preparing students for laboratory work in medical diagnostics.
• Technicien en montage et vente d'optique-lunetterie (BAC level) BAC-level professional title training students in eyewear fitting, assembly and retail.
• Agent de propreté et d'hygiène (CAP level) CAP-level professional title preparing students for hygiene and sanitation roles.
• Technicien supérieur physicien chimiste (BAC+2) BAC+2 professional title training students in laboratory scientific analysis.
• Encadrant Technique d'Insertion (BAC level) BAC-level professional title training students to supervise vocational integration programs.
• Conseiller en Insertion Professionnelle (BAC+2) BAC+2 professional title preparing students to guide job seekers in career planning and employment search.
• Formateur Professionnel Adultes (BAC+2) BAC+2 professional title training students to teach and instruct adult learners in vocational settings.
• IESCA (sister-school offering) Sister institution within the ADONIS Education group offering programs in Real Estate, Notary, Publishing, Commerce, Logistics & Supply Chain, Communication, and Tourism.
• Rose Carmin (sister-school offering) Sister institution within the ADONIS Education group specializing in Aesthetics, Cosmetics, and Well-being programs.
• Etudis distance learning platform Distance learning platform within the ADONIS Education group providing remote education services across all disciplines.
• Alternactiv apprenticeship/work-study programs Apprenticeship and work-study programs within the ADONIS Education group, offering alternating training between school and workplace.
• Campus Toulouse Main campus located at 179 avenue de Muret, 31300 Toulouse, offering in-person educational programs.
• Campus Montpellier Secondary campus in Montpellier offering in-person educational programs.

Quantifiable outcome

• High exam success rate in 2025

Named customers43 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

39 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• CHU ToulousecoreOthersUniversity Hospital of Toulouse - major clinical training and internship placement partner for health and laboratory students. Students gain practical experience in one of France's largest hospital systems.
• CHU PoitierscoreOthersUniversity Hospital of Poitiers - clinical training and internship placement partner providing healthcare exposure for students.
• CHU LimogescoreOthersUniversity Hospital of Limoges - clinical training and internship placement partner for medical biology and health students.
• CHRU MontpelliercoreOthersUniversity Hospital Center of Montpellier - major clinical training partner for health and laboratory programs.
• CHU BordeauxcoreOthersUniversity Hospital of Bordeaux - clinical training and internship placement partner for students in the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region.
• Compass Group FranceminorOthersInternational catering company - internship and employment destination for dietetics and nutrition students.
• Elior RestaurationminorOthersMajor catering and food service company - internship and employment partner for dietetics students.
• SodexominorOthersGlobal food services and facilities management company - internship and employment partner for dietetics and nutrition students.
• API RestaurationminorOthersFrench catering company - internship and employment destination for dietetics students.
• Dupont RestaurationminorOthersFrench catering company - internship and employment partner for students.
• Restaurants du CoeurminorOthersFrench food bank charity - internship placement partner for social work and professional integration students.
• Emmaüs GirondeminorOthersSocial integration charity - placement partner for social work and professional insertion students.
• Secours Populaire FrançaisminorOthersPopular French charity - placement partner for social work students in Gironde.
• IESCAcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSister institution within the Adonis Education Group offering programs in real estate, notariat, publishing, commerce, logistics, supply chain, communication and tourism. Part of multi-institute educational network.
• Rose CarmincoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSister institution within the Adonis Education Group specializing in aesthetics, cosmetics and well-being programs.
• EtudiscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDistance learning platform within the Adonis Education Group providing remote education services across all disciplines.
• AlternactivcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSister institution within the Adonis Education Group specializing in work-study (alternance) programs and apprenticeship opportunities.
• CPAM RhôneminorOthersPrimary Health Insurance Fund of Rhône - placement partner for health administration and social work students.
• AGAPEIminorOthersAssociation managing establishments for people with disabilities - placement partner for social and healthcare students.
• Adapei RhôneminorOthersAssociation for people with disabilities - placement partner for social work students.
• Centre Hospitalier de ValenciennescoreOthersRegional hospital center - clinical training and internship placement partner.
• Centre Hospitalier de ChambérycoreOthersRegional hospital center - clinical training and internship placement partner.
• Centre Hospitalier d'AgencoreOthersRegional hospital center - clinical training and internship placement partner.
• Laboratoire BIOMED 34minorOthersMedical laboratory - placement partner for medical biology students.
• Laboratoire BIOSUDminorOthersMedical laboratory - placement partner for medical biology students in southern France.
• Laboratoire BiofusionminorOthersMedical laboratory network - placement partner for medical biology students.
• Institut du CancercoreOthersCancer research and treatment institute - clinical training partner for health students.
• Institut Saint PierreminorOthersHealthcare institute - clinical training and placement partner.
• Clinique de la SauvegardeminorOthersPrivate clinic - clinical training and internship placement partner.
• Polyclinique Bordeaux Rive DroiteminorOthersPrivate polyclinic - clinical training and internship placement partner.
• PIMMS LyonminorOthersPoint d'Information Médiation Multi Services - social mediation and information services placement partner.
• Arobase InterimminorOthersTemporary staffing agency - internship and employment placement partner for students.
• ATI AquitaineminorOthersTechnical insertion organization - placement partner for professional integration students.
• CERSminorOthersRehabilitation center - placement partner for health and social students.
• KLESIAminorOthersSocial protection and insurance group - placement and employment partner.
• Mutralyon MutuelleminorOthersHealth mutual insurance company - placement partner for students.
• Ville de LyonminorOthersCity of Lyon municipality - placement partner for public service and social students.
• CLIC GirondeminorOthersLocal Information Center for Elderly - social services placement partner.
• Centre Social Bordeaux NordminorOthersCommunity social center - social work student placement partner.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves1 record

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Pigier: French private higher education network specializing in BTS, Bachelor, MBA, and professional title programmes across multiple French cities. Direct overlap in BTS-level vocational curriculum and alternance delivery model.
• MBway: French private higher education network focused on BTS, Bachelor, and MBA programmes with strong emphasis on alternance pedagogy, directly comparable to Adonis's Alternactiv apprenticeship model.
• Galileo Global Education: Major French-headquartered private higher education group operating brands including Studialis and ESG, providing comparable multi-institution portfolio breadth across health, design, business, and applied programmes.
• AFPA: France's national association for adult vocational training offering comparable CAP/BTS-level certifications and serving overlapping adult career-changer and reskilling demographics.
• INSEEC U. Multi-school French private higher education group (INSEEC, BBA, Sup de Pub, etc.) with programmes in business, health, engineering, and paramedical fields, mirroring Adonis's multi-disciplinary private group structure.
• CESI: French private engineering and professional training school with BTS and professional title programmes in applied sciences, computer science, and industrial fields, overlapping with Adonis's BTS-level vocational orientation.
• IONIS Education Group: One of France's largest private higher education groups, operating multi-disciplinary schools (ISG, EPITA, EPITECH, etc.) with state-recognized programmes in health, biology, and professional fields. Closely comparable multi-school platform structure and target student segments to Groupe Adonis.
• Studialis (Galileo Global Education brand): French private higher education network within the Galileo Global Education group, offering BTS, Bachelor, and specialised programmes in health, social, and applied fields directly comparable to Adonis's portfolio.

Emerging players

• OpenClassrooms: France-based digital education platform offering Bac+2 and Bac+3 level qualifications in tech, business, and healthcare through a self-paced online model, representing a digital-native alternative to traditional campus-based private schools.

Broad incumbents

• CNED: France's public distance education provider offering a wide range of state-recognized diplomas remotely, serving as the public-sector alternative to Adonis's Etudis distance learning platform.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/groupe-adonis

Compliance2 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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