IDELCA Business School

What IDELCA Business School does

IDELCA Business School is a private higher education institution founded in 1919 and headquartered in Jacou, in the Montpellier metropolitan area of France. The school delivers business and management education from BTS (Bac+2) through Mastère 2 (Bac+5), with programs spanning marketing digital, banking, accounting, SME management, real estate, human resources, and commercial operations. The portfolio includes six BTS state diploma programs, three Bachelor programs, two Mastère specializations, and DCG preparation, all available in initial or alternating (apprenticeship) formats. Bachelor and Mastère titles are certified at RNCP Levels 6 and 7 respectively, and the school holds unique State recognition for all BTS programs within the academy.

The institution operates a B2C go-to-market model, recruiting students directly through Parcoursup, education fairs, open house events, and an active social media presence, while also serving enterprises seeking apprentices through a dedicated placement channel. Its core technology is a Moodle-based e-learning platform for distance teaching. Revenue is generated primarily through annual tuition fees across program levels, supplemented by apprenticeship-linked enterprise relationships with over 1,000 partner companies. Multi-school partnerships, notably with CCI Paris Ile-de-France for the Bachelor RH program, enable credential portability across cities without expanding the physical campus footprint. The school is Qualiopi-certified, DATADOCK-compliant, and authorized to receive scholarship students, supporting access to public and paritarian training funding streams.

Name

IDELCA Business School

Legal name

IDELCA Business School – Enseignement supérieur privé

Website

https://idelca.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

1919

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

IDELCA Business School is a private French higher education institution founded in 1919 in Montpellier, offering state-recognized BTS, Bachelor, and Mastère programs in business disciplines to post-bac students and apprentices via direct enrollment and enterprise partnerships.

Ownership category

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Product category

Private Higher Education / Business School

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Professional and Management Development Training (611430), Business and Secretarial Schools (61141)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Undergraduate Business Schools (BBA/BSBA Programs) (EDAHAHAA)

Keywords

• Private higher education
• Business school programs
• Professional certification
• Apprenticeship training
• French state diplomas

Headquarters

HQ city

Jacou

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, Others

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Registration Fees: Revenue generated from student tuition for BTS, Bachelor, and Mastère programs. Programs offered in both initial (full-time student) and alternating (apprenticeship) formats.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

IDELCA Business School is a private higher education institution that delivers State-recognized BTS (Bac+2) diplomas, State-certified Bachelor (Bac+3) and Mastère 2 (Bac+5) programs, plus a DCG accounting diploma, across five domains: marketing digital, gestion, banque, immobilier, and ressources humaines. Programs are offered in both initial (full-time student) and alternating (apprenticeship) formats, with apprenticeship placement managed through a network of more than 1,000 partner companies.

Product overview

IDELCA Business School offers a unified portfolio of business education programs spanning from BTS (Bac+2) to Mastère 2 (Bac+5) levels. The portfolio includes six BTS state diploma programs (Banque, Comptabilité Gestion, Gestion de la PME, MCO, NDRC, Professions Immobilières), three Bachelor programs (Marketing Digital, RH, Immobilier), two Mastère 1 tracks (Marketing Digital et Communication), and two Mastère 2 specializations (Marketing Digital, Ressources Humaines), plus DCG preparation. Programs are available in initial or alternating (apprenticeship) formats and are recognized or certified by the French State, with Bachelor and Mastère programs carrying RNCP certification at Level 6 and Level 7 respectively.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• BTS Banque A two-year State-recognized BTS diploma program preparing students for careers in banking and financial services, offered in initial or alternating (apprenticeship) format.
• BTS Comptabilité Gestion A two-year State-recognized BTS diploma program preparing students for accounting and financial management roles, offered in initial or alternating format.
• BTS Gestion de la PME A two-year State-recognized BTS diploma training students in small and medium business administration and management.
• BTS MCO A two-year State-recognized BTS diploma preparing students for retail and sales management positions.
• BTS NDRC A two-year State-recognized BTS diploma training students for sales and business development roles.
• BTS Professions Immobilières A two-year State-recognized BTS diploma preparing students for property management and real estate careers, with CEFI approval enabling professional contracts with agencies.
• Bachelor Marketing Digital A three-year State-certified Bachelor program (RNCP level 6) preparing students for digital marketing and communication roles, validated by the title 'Responsable de la Performance Commerciale et du Marketing Digital'.
• Bachelor RH A three-year State-certified Bachelor program in Human Resources management, delivered in partnership with CCI de Paris Ile-de-France to grant the same level 6 State-certified title as Paris schools.
• Bachelor Immobilier A three-year program in Real Estate management training students for careers in property development and the real estate sector.
• Mastère 1 Marketing Digital et Communication The first year of the Master's program in Digital Marketing and Communication, preparing students for advanced marketing roles.
• Mastère 2 Marketing Digital A two-year Master's program in Digital Marketing (Bac+5), State-certified as 'Manager de la Stratégie Digitale Marketing et Commerciale' at RNCP level 7, training strategic digital marketing managers.
• Mastère 2 Ressources Humaines A two-year Master's program in Human Resources (Bac+5) training senior HR managers and consultants, with students nationally ranked among top performers.
• DCG – Diplôme Comptabilité et Gestion A State diploma in accounting and management preparation equivalent to Bac+3 level (DCG).

Quantifiable outcome

• 89% average exam pass rate (2018: 173 graduates out of 195 students)
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• CCI de Paris Ile-de-FrancecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 15 June 2022IDELCA signed a partnership agreement with the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Paris Ile-de-France to offer its Bachelor RH training program in Montpellier. Students can obtain the same state-certified professional title (level 6 European) as if they had completed their training in CCI de Paris schools. CCI Paris Ile-de-France represents 840,000 companies, nearly 30% of national GDP, and renowned schools including HEC, ESSEC, and Sup de V.
• Santa Barbara College (Université américaine)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 15 July 2014Partnership with American university for international exposure and exchange opportunities for students.
• CCI de Nantes-Saint-NazaireminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCFA partner that trains for IDELCA titles. Part of the network of partner schools maintaining the same quality standards.
• Nexity StudeaminorOthersStudents benefit from priority rental access in Nexity residences and 20% reduction on administrative fees.
• Talis Business SchoolminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner school group allowing students to prepare or continue training for the same titles in other cities.
• Hermes FormationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner establishment for higher education in commerce and business administration.
• Institut La ForbineminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner school in the network allowing geographic flexibility for students.
• SUP de VminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner establishment for higher commercial education.
• Institut Sainte ClotildeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner establishment in the school network.
• JDA SupminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner establishment in the educational network.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Ipac Bachelor Factory: Network of private business schools offering BTS, Bachelor and Mastère programs with alternance formats and state-recognized titles. Comparable to IDELCA on program portfolio, target student segments, and apprenticeship-anchored delivery model.
• IFAG: Network of private business schools across France offering BTS, Bachelor and MBA programs with a strong focus on SME management and entrepreneurship. Overlaps directly with IDELCA's BTS Gestion de la PME and Mastère offerings.
• EFFICOM: Private business school delivering BTS, Bachelor and Mastère programs in commerce, marketing and management with state-recognized titles. Directly comparable on program structure, alternance formats, and target post-bac students.
• ESG / ESG Finance (Groupe ESG): Paris-based network of business schools offering BTS, Bachelor and Mastère programs across commerce, marketing, finance and HR with RNCP-certified titles. Overlaps directly with IDELCA's portfolio including Mastère RH and digital marketing tracks.
• ENACO: Distance-learning private school offering BTS, Bachelor and Mastère programs in business disciplines with state-recognized titles. Comparable to IDELCA on program portfolio and certified title framework, with an overlapping target student base.
• Pigier: National network of private business schools offering BTS, Bachelor and Mastère programs with state-recognized titles and an alternance model. Highly comparable to IDELCA on program portfolio, certification framework (RNCP), and target student segments across France.
• ISCOD: Private school specializing in alternance/digital business programs (Bachelor, Mastère) with state-recognized RNCP titles. Comparable to IDELCA in apprenticeship-led pedagogy and digital marketing program focus.
• Sup de V (CCI Versailles): Partner establishment for higher commercial education within the CCI network; offers state-certified Bachelor and Mastère titles that IDELCA also delivers via the CCI Paris partnership. Directly comparable in program structure and certification framework.
• Montpellier Business School (MBS Education): Directly competing business school located in the same Montpellier metropolitan area, offering Bachelor, Grande École (Programme Master) and MBA programs with state-recognized titles. Comparable in city, target market (post-bac students in Occitanie), and apprenticeship-heavy pedagogy.
• Talis Business School: Partner school group allowing students to prepare or continue training for the same RNCP-certified titles in other French cities. Directly comparable to IDELCA in program portfolio and multi-city delivery model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/ecole_idelca
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCxag8juN9Be4X4_H1M_s1lg
• Facebookfacebook.com/IdelcaBS
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/school/idelca-business-school
• Instagraminstagram.com/idelcabs/?hl=fr

Compliance6 records

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Investors

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M&A

Investments

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