IDDS FRANCE

What IDDS FRANCE does

IDDS France (International Double Degree Studies) is a privately held French educational services company headquartered in Montreuil that facilitates international study programs for French students. Founded in 2015, the company connects students with over 200 programs across 32+ destination countries through partnerships with international universities including University College Dublin, Nottingham Trent University, UCLA Extension, Cardiff Metropolitan University, and others. The company is led by Julie Beaulier as Directrice Générale and operates with a small team of 9 employees.

The company's core offerings include double diplomas (dual-degree programs granting both French and international credentials), language immersion stays, university study abroad programs, a post-Master pathway (Post-Cursus), an enhanced international pathway (Parcours International+), and Alternance et International (work-study programs with international mobility components). It also organizes Learning Expeditions — pedagogical travel programs featuring academic content, company visits, and cultural activities — supporting nearly 1,000 apprentice students annually. Support services encompass logistics coordination, financing assistance through partners like Caisse d'Epargne, and visa guidance. The underlying technology is a program-matching and advisory platform with a booking system (Bookafy) for consultations and a program search interface on the website.

IDDS operates a direct-to-consumer go-to-market targeting French higher education students at Bac+3 and Bac+5 levels, combined with a distribution channel through its network of French partner schools, which serve as referral touchpoints. Revenue is generated through professional services fees and student enrollment arrangements, with one publicly disclosed price point of €12,920 for the MSc Information Systems at University College Dublin. The broader service ecosystem includes channel partners for language learning (Kaplan International, EC English, English Path, etc.), accommodation (HostInternational, Spotahome, Studcorp), and financing (Caisse d'Epargne). Pricing for most programs is quote-based and not publicly disclosed.

Name

IDDS FRANCE

Legal name

INTERNATIONAL DOUBLE DEGRE STUDIES

Website

https://idds.fr

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

IDDS France is a privately held French educational services company that facilitates international double-degree, language immersion, and study-abroad programs for French students through partnerships with 200+ programs across 32+ countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

International Education Services

NAICS

Educational Services (611), Educational Support Services (611710)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Dual/Joint Degree Programs (International) (EDAIABAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Study Abroad Program Management & Administration (for Institutions) (EDAIAAAJ), Direct Enrollment & Third-Party University Study Abroad Programs (EDAIAAAB), Conditional Offer / Package Programs (Language + Pathway + Progression) (EDAIAJAJ)

Keywords

• International education services
• Double degree programs
• Study abroad advisory
• Language immersion stays
• Student mobility services

Headquarters

HQ city

Montreuil

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. International Education Services: IDDS generates revenue by providing international education advisory services, facilitating double degree programs, and offering comprehensive support for studying abroad. Their revenue appears to come from student enrollment fees and partnerships with educational institutions.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

IDDS France (International Double Degree Studies) is a French educational services company that advises French students on international study opportunities and facilitates their enrollment in 200+ dual-degree, language immersion, and university study-abroad programs across 32+ countries. The company serves as the international mobility service for a network of French partner schools and supports students through logistics, financing guidance, and end-to-end accompaniment for studying abroad.

Product overview

IDDS FRANCE operates as an international education services provider facilitating double-degree programs, language stays, and study abroad opportunities. The company connects French students with over 200 partner universities across 33+ countries through its network of French educational institutions. Core offerings include double diplomas (dual-degree programs), language immersion stays, university studies abroad, work-study international programs, and Learning Expeditions for institutional groups. Support services encompass logistics coordination, financing assistance, and visa guidance. The company organizes programs across diverse fields including Business, Finance, IT/Computing, Engineering, Marketing, Communication, Tourism, and Design, with destinations spanning Europe, North America, Asia, Oceania, and Africa.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Double Diplômes (Double Degrees) International dual-degree programs in which French students earn both a French diploma and a foreign university credential through partnerships with partner universities worldwide. Targeted at French higher education students at Bac+3 and Bac+5 levels seeking an international academic credential.
• Séjours Linguistiques (Language Stays) Language immersion programs enabling French students to improve foreign language skills at partner language schools globally (e.g., English, Spanish, Italian, Japanese). For students seeking language proficiency and cultural exposure.
• Études Universitaires à l'Étranger (University Studies Abroad) University study abroad programs across multiple destinations allowing French students to complete portions of their degree at international institutions across fields such as Business, Finance, IT/Computing, Engineering, Marketing, and Communication.
• Parcours International + Enhanced international study pathway combining academic study abroad with additional support services for French students.
• Post-Cursus (Post-Master Programs) Programs for French students pursuing international study opportunities after completing a Master's degree.
• Alternance et International (Work-Study and International Mobility) Work-study programs with international mobility components, enabling French apprenticeship (alternance) students to complete international placements through OPCO funding. Supports nearly 1,000 alternants annually in Learning Expeditions.
• Learning Expeditions Pedagogical travel programs organized for French educational institutions, featuring academic content, company visits, cultural activities, and accommodation coordination across European and international destinations. Targeted at institutions and groups of alternants/apprentices.
• Accompagnement Global IDDS (Comprehensive Support Services) Comprehensive support services covering logistics coordination (accommodation, travel), financing assistance (Caisse d'Epargne Campus 2021 partnership, OPCO funding), and end-to-end mobility management for international students.

Named customers1 record

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

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App detail

Partnerships

36 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• University College Dublin (UCD)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOne of IDDS's premier university partners. UCD is ranked among the top 1% of world universities with over 30,000 students including 6,000 international students. Offers programs including MSc Information Systems, MEngSc Chemical Engineering, MSc Finance, MSc Quantitative Finance, MSc Business Analytics, and Master of Accounting.
• Nottingham Trent UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRanked among the best universities in the UK, offers MA Animation, MA Branding and Identity, MSc Branding and Advertising, MSc in Finance, MSc FinTech and Financial Markets. Business School accredited by EQUIS and AACSB.
• UCLA ExtensioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocated in Los Angeles, USA. Offers General Business Studies - Advertising Certificate, Finance Certificate programs with OPT (Optional Practical Training) visa option allowing students to work in the US for 1 year after studies.
• CESINEcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrivate university in Santander, Spain specializing in Business, Design and Communication for over 25 years. Offers Bachelor in Advertising, Marketing, Communication and Public Relations (Top Up) with London Metropolitan University diploma.
• Northampton UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrestigious UK university with 13,000+ students including 1,500 international students. Offers BSc (HONS) Engineering (top-up), MSc Computing (Software Engineering), MSc Accounting and Finance, BA (HONS) International Accounting (top-up), and more. 96% graduate employability rate.
• London Metropolitan UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocated in the heart of London with two campuses. Founded in 2002, welcomes 9,500+ students representing 147 nationalities annually. Offers Software Engineering (Top-up) BEng (Hons) and other programs.
• Cardiff Metropolitan UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocated in Wales (Cardiff), one of the oldest universities in the region. Originally specialized in Art & Design (School of Art founded 1865), now offers programs across 5 faculties including Business, Management, Law, Social Sciences and Sport. Nearly 11,000 students.
• UCSC ExtensioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocated in Silicon Valley, USA. Offers Computer Programming Certificate, Software Engineering and Quality Certificate, and Embedded System Certificate with OPT visa option. Ideal for students interested in tech, startups and entrepreneurship.
• Griffith CollegecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOne of Ireland's largest universities with campuses in Dublin, Cork, and Limerick. Nearly 7,000 students annually. Offers MSc in Network and Information Security, MSc in Big Data Management and Analytics, Embedded System Certificate, Certificate in Data Science and Data Analytics.
• Northwestern Polytechnical UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFounded in 1938, located in Xi'an, China. Excellent reputation with 26,000 students across 2 campuses. Offers Software Engineering, Computer Science & Technology, Electrical Engineering, Electronics Science & Technology, Civil Engineering certificates and more.
• University of Europe for Applied SciencescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGermany-based university with campuses in Berlin, Hamburg, Potsdam, and Iserlohn. AACSB Member institution offering 30+ programs in Business, Marketing, Events, IT, and Art & Design at Bachelor, Master and MBA levels.
• Otago PolytechniccoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocated in New Zealand with campuses in Auckland, Dunedin and Otago. Multidisciplinary university with 7,000 students including 750 international students. Offers Bachelor of Engineering Technology.
• Dublin Business SchoolcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocated in Dublin city center, Ireland. Nearly 9,000 students annually. Offers MSc FinTech, MSc International Accounting and Finance, Bachelor of Applied Management Accounting. Programs available from Bac+2 level.
• Manhattan Institute of Management (MIM)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocated minutes from Wall Street in Manhattan, New York. Specialized in professional and certification programs in Commerce, Management, Marketing and Finance. Programs include Master Internship Program (3 months course + 6-12 months paid internship), MSc in Finance, MBA Finance.
• Universita Cattolica Del Sacro CuorecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLargest Catholic university in Europe, ranked among the best in philosophy, arts and sciences (QS World University Ranking). Nearly 40,000 students across 4 campuses in Milan, Piacenza-Cremona, Brescia and Rome. Offers Master in Credit Risk Management, MSc in Accounting and Financial Management, MSc Renewable Energy & Environmental Finance, MSc Finance.
• Douglas CollegecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocated in Vancouver, Canada since 1970. Two campuses welcoming 14,000 international students. Offers Post-Degree Diploma in Financial Analysis, Accounting Certificate, Post-Degree Diploma in Global Banking & Economics, Post-Degree Diploma in Financial Planning.
• GBS MaltacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPart of GEDU international education group with establishments in UK, Ireland, Malta, Dubai, USA and Australia. Located in St Julian's, Malta. Offers MBA in Global Investment Banking, Finance Certificate, MSc Finance and Management, Master in Business Administration.
• LSC MaltacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCampus opened in 2014, part of LSC Colleges Group founded in 1999 in UK. Programs delivered in partnership with University of Bedfordshire and University of Suffolk. Offers MBA Master of Business Administration - Finance.
• Beacon International CollegecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHuman-scale university in Singapore, multicultural and multilingual city-state. Near business district with easy access. Diploma delivered by East London University (UK). Offers MBA Finance, Accounting Certificate.
• Future SkillscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrivate New Zealand education institution with 4 campuses including International Campus in Auckland. Over 20 years hosting international students. Offers Post Graduate Diploma in Applied Management, MBA, MSc Financial Management, Certificate in Accounting and more.
• Schiller International UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational university with campuses in Tampa (USA), Madrid (Spain), and Heidelberg (Germany). 100% English-language programs delivering US Credits and recognized diplomas. Madrid campus has 3,000m2 with classrooms, study rooms, amphitheater and library.
• Gian JyoticoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocated in Chandigarh, North India. Recent campus welcomes international students from China, New Zealand etc. Offers Master of Computer Application, Bachelor of Information Technology, MEngSc Chemical Engineering.
• Northwest UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFounded in 1902, located in Xi'an, China. One of China's largest universities with faculties in Letters, Sciences, Technology, Management and Law. Over 26,000 students. Offers Bachelor Program in International Economics and Trade, Post-Degree Diploma in Global Banking & Economics.
• Kaplan InternationalminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLanguage school partner providing language learning programs and services for students.
• Caisse d'EpargneminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFrench banking partner providing financing solutions for international studies, particularly for students in Ile-de-France region through Campus 2021 partnership.
• Lingua NomadminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLanguage center partner for language learning services.
• ISPAminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLanguage school partner for language programs and services.
• EC EnglishminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLanguage school partner for English language learning programs.
• English PathminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLanguage school partner for English language learning programs.
• ExpanishminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLanguage school partner for Spanish language learning programs.
• GenkiminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLanguage school partner for Japanese language learning programs.
• HostInternationalminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAccommodation partner for international student housing services.
• Lexis EnglishminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLanguage school partner for English language learning programs.
• LinguavivaminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLanguage school partner for Italian language learning programs.
• Spotahome.comminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAccommodation platform partner for student housing search and booking services.
• StudcorpminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorStudent accommodation partner for international student housing services.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• Kaplan International: Kaplan is both a listed channel partner and a competitor for English-language study abroad pathways and language programs, addressing the same French student demand as IDDS.
• Expanish: Expanish is a Spanish-language school chain offering immersion programs in Latin America and Spain; both a listed channel partner and a competitor for IDDS's language-stay category.

Direct peers

• IES Abroad: IES Abroad is a US-based study abroad provider operating multi-country academic and language programs; comparable to IDDS on program matching, partner university models, and full-service student support.
• API (Academic Programs International): API provides direct-enrollment and study abroad programs at international universities for US/Canadian students; comparable to IDDS on the dual-degree/direct-enrollment business model with partner universities.
• WEP (World Education Program): WEP is a French study abroad program provider offering language stays, academic programs, and international mobility services for French students — directly competing with IDDS on the same B2C/B2B French student audience.
• AIFS Abroad: AIFS Abroad offers faculty-led and customized study abroad programs across Europe and globally, closely aligned with IDDS's program-provider role for French students seeking international credentials.
• Nacel Travel: Nacel is a French-founded international exchange organization offering language immersion, high school, and study abroad programs to French and European students, overlapping directly with IDDS's language stays and university study offerings.

Broad incumbents

• CIEE (Council on International Educational Exchange): CIEE is a large US-based nonprofit study abroad provider offering programs in dozens of countries; comparable to IDDS in offering structured international academic experiences, though with broader geographic reach and university-side partnerships.
• EF Education First: EF is a global incumbent in language training, academic programs, and cultural exchange with a strong French presence — competing with IDDS on language stays and study abroad while offering a much broader portfolio.

Regional players

• ISPA (Institut de Spécialisation en Pédagogie Appliquée): ISPA is a French language school that IDDS lists as a channel partner but also competes in the French language-stay segment for outbound students — a regional peer in language-based mobility.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

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Investors

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Investments

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