ID School, connecteur de talents

What ID School, connecteur de talents does

ID School operates as a French Centre de Formation d'Apprentis (CFA) specializing in vocational training for real estate diagnostics, environmental laboratory analysis, and sustainable building project management. Founded in 2021 by Up n'PRO (which itself draws on 25+ years of expertise within Groupe ITGA), the school is headquartered in Saint-Grégoire, Bretagne, and serves prospective apprentices, career changers, and experienced building professionals across France. It delivers five accredited programs — two BAC+2 tracks in real estate diagnostics (1-year accelerated and 2-year), a BAC+2 laboratory technician program for environmental pollutants, a BAC+3 sustainable energy and building project manager track, and a 2-week pre-apprenticeship prep course — all leading to RNCP-certified qualifications preparing students for mandatory COFRAC-accredited professional certifications.

The core technology stack is conventional for a vocational training provider: an LMS with digital and e-learning modules, 360° immersive virtual visits, and mixte (hybrid in-person and distance) delivery. The school also runs a quiz tool and webinaire replays for top-of-funnel engagement. Training is delivered via the French apprenticeship model, with 25% classroom teaching and 75% workplace learning inside partner companies. ID School employs 15 FTE staff and works with 80+ specialized trainers, and maintains QUALIOPI certification across training actions, VAE, and apprenticeship training.

The business model is fundamentally a B2B2C apprenticeship funding machine. Apprentices sign contracts with host companies, which fund tuition through their OPCO (0.59% payroll contribution) and/or the apprenticeship tax balance via SOLTÉA, making the program free for apprentices. A secondary revenue stream consists of short-cycle continuing education programs (approximately 3 months) priced at €5,000–€12,500, financed via CPF, France Travail AIF, or employer plans. On the demand side, ID School recruits students directly through its website, webinaires, and social channels; on the supply side, a dedicated business development team recruits 200+ enterprise partners (Bureau Veritas, SOCOTEC, AC Environnement, ITGA, Qualiconsult, Apave, etc.) to host apprentices. The school reports an 83% employment rate within six months of program completion.

Name

ID School, connecteur de talents

Legal name

Idschool France

Website

https://idschoolfrance.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

2021

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

ID School is a French CFA (vocational training center) founded in 2021 by Up n'PRO, delivering apprenticeship-based BAC+2 and BAC+3 programs in real estate diagnostics, environmental laboratory analysis, and sustainable building, serving students and career changers across France and partnering with 200+ diagnostics firms.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Vocational Training & Apprenticeship Education

NAICS

Apprenticeship Training (611513), Technical and Trade Schools (6115), Other Technical and Trade Schools (611519)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Real Estate, Appraisal & Mortgage (Agent/Broker CE, Appraiser CE) (EDAAALAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Construction & Trades Licensure (Contractor, Electrician, Plumber, HVAC CE) (EDAAALAH), Environmental, Health & Safety / Sustainability (EHS, Environmental Compliance CE) (EDAAALAO)

Keywords

• Vocational training
• Apprenticeship programs
• Real estate diagnostics
• Energy renovation training
• Environmental laboratory technician

Headquarters

HQ city

Saint-Grégoire

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Apprenticeship Training Funding (OPCO): ID School's primary revenue stream comes from apprenticeship training contracts financed by employers through their OPCO (Opérateur de Compétences). The employer covers the full cost of training, making the program free for apprentices. The main contribution is 0.59% of the payroll, declared monthly via DSN.
2. Taxe d'apprentissage (Apprenticeship Tax): The organization receives funds from the apprenticeship tax balance (solde, 0.09% of payroll), allocated by companies through the SOLTéA platform. Companies designate Up n'PRO (ID School's parent) as the beneficiary. Two annual allocation campaigns run from May–June and July–October.
3. Continuing Education and Short-cycle Programs: Up n'PRO offers short training cycles (approximately 3 months) for professionals seeking certification in real estate diagnostics. These programs are financed via CPF (Compte Personnel de Formation), France Travail AIF, or employer skill development plans, priced between €5,000 and €12,500 depending on modules.
4. Government Hiring Subsidies: The French government provides exceptional hiring aid for apprentices, indirectly supporting the school's apprenticeship model. Companies with <250 employees receive up to €5,000 per apprentice for level 3–4 diplomas, €4,500 for level 5, and €2,000 for level 6–7. Companies with 250+ employees receive €750–€2,000 depending on diploma level.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

ID School is a vocational training center (CFA) delivering RNCP-certified apprenticeship programs (BAC+2 to BAC+3) in real estate diagnostics, environmental pollutant laboratory analysis, and sustainable building project management. Programs are delivered in a hybrid in-person and distance learning (mixte) format, combining 25% classroom instruction with 75% workplace apprenticeship at one of 200+ partner companies. All programs are tailored to prepare students for the COFRAC-accredited certifications legally required to practice real estate diagnostics in France.

Product overview

ID School is a connected vocational training center (CFA) operated by Up n'PRO, offering a portfolio of five accredited programs in energy renovation and real estate diagnostics, delivered exclusively via apprenticeship/alternance. The core offering consists of two technician-level programs in real estate diagnostics (a 2-year track for Bac holders and a 1-year accelerated track for experienced building professionals), a laboratory technician program for environmental pollutants, a Bac+3 project manager program in sustainable energy and buildings, and a 2-week pre-apprenticeship prep course. All programs lead to RNCP-certified qualifications and prepare students for mandatory COFRAC-accredited professional certifications required to practice legally in France.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Technicien(ne) en diagnostics immobiliers (2 ans)

Quantifiable outcome

• 83% of learners access employment within 6 months of completing their training
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers11 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Bureau VeritascoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBureau Veritas is one of ID School's enterprise partners, hosting apprentices from the real estate diagnostics training programs. As a major player in testing, inspection, and certification, the partnership provides apprentices with exposure to industry-leading diagnostic practices.
• SOCOTECcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSOCOTEC is a leading inspection and certification company in construction and infrastructure. As an ID School enterprise partner, SOCOTEC hosts apprentices in real estate diagnostics, providing practical training environments for students.
• ITGAcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerITGA is a key partner providing both apprenticeship hosting for students and trainer instructors for the laboratory technician program. ITGA is part of the same group as Up n'PRO (ID School's parent organization), reflecting a deep operational integration. Alternating students from ID School represent ITGA Rennes, Lille, and Limonest.
• AC EnvironnementcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAC Environnement is one of France's leading real estate diagnostics networks and an enterprise partner of ID School, regularly hosting apprentices from the program.
• URB (Union Rennes Basket)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerID School partnered with Union Rennes Basket (URB) at the start of the 2025–2026 season. ID School branding appears on the team's away jerseys. The partnership is rooted in shared values of team spirit, personal excellence, and regional anchoring in Brittany. It serves as a sports sponsorship and regional brand visibility initiative.
• QualiconsultcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerQualiconsult is an enterprise partner of ID School, hosting apprentices in real estate diagnostics training programs.
• ApavecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerApave is an enterprise partner of ID School, hosting apprentices in real estate diagnostics training programs.
• Qualitat ExpertisescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerQualitat Expertises is an enterprise partner of ID School, hosting apprentices in real estate diagnostics training programs.
• DimocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDimo is an enterprise partner of ID School, hosting apprentices in real estate diagnostics training programs.
• EximcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerExim is an enterprise partner of ID School, hosting apprentices in real estate diagnostics training programs.
• DefimcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDefim is an enterprise partner of ID School, hosting apprentices in real estate diagnostics training programs.
• Agenda DiagnosticscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAgenda Diagnostics is an enterprise partner of ID School, hosting apprentices in real estate diagnostics training programs.
• FIPA (Fondation Innovations Pour les Apprentissages)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerID School participated in the 'Nuit des Loups-Garous' entrepreneurial hackathon organized by FIPA, which brings together apprentices from large companies around the 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals. This event reflects ID School's commitment to innovation and sustainability education.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• ISCOD: Apprenticeship-focused training organization specializing in Bac+2 to Bac+5 programs across multiple sectors. Comparable to ID School's alternance model, particularly in how it leverages OPCO funding and employer partnerships to deliver free-to-student professional certifications.
• Pigier: French network of business and trade schools with strong apprenticeship programs across multiple specializations. Comparable to ID School as a multi-campus CFA delivering RNCP-certified programs in alternance, with similar employer partnership dynamics.
• L'École des Pros: French vocational training organization offering certification preparation for real estate and construction professions. Comparable to ID School in its specific focus on real estate diagnostics certifications and COFRAC exam preparation pathways.
• Compagnie de Formation (Pigier group): Formation arm of the Pigier network, providing continuing professional education programs. Comparable to ID School's short-cycle continuing education offerings (€5,000–€12,500) financed via CPF, France Travail, and employer plans.
• CFAI (Réseau des CFAI): Federation of apprenticeship training centers for industry, particularly in technical and mechanical trades. Comparable to ID School as a network of CFAs offering alternance-based RNCP certifications with strong industry partner integration.
• BTP CFA: France's leading network of apprenticeship training centers (CFAs) for the construction and building trades. Operates the same alternance model with national reach, partnering with construction firms to host apprentices in trade certifications — closely comparable to ID School's apprenticeship model in real estate diagnostics.

Broad incumbents

• GRETA: National network of public adult education establishments (Groupements d'Établissements) operated by the French Ministry of Education. Comparable to ID School as a regulated provider of continuing professional education and certification preparation across France.
• AFPA: France's largest public vocational training organization, offering a broad portfolio of professional certifications across construction, energy, and technical trades. Comparable to ID School in its focus on RNCP-certified vocational programs and its delivery of continuing education for building-sector professionals.
• CESI: Major French engineering and management school with a significant apprenticeship (alternance) program. Comparable to ID School in its Bac+2 to Bac+3 alternance offerings and its model of employer-funded vocational training.

Others

• ITGA: Parent-group-related entity providing laboratory analysis services for asbestos, lead, and indoor air quality. Comparable to ID School as both a related organization (ITGA hosts apprentices and provides trainers) and a strategic adjacent business in the environmental diagnostics value chain.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/IDSchoolFrance
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/school/id-school-connecteur-de-talents
• Instagraminstagram.com/id_school_france

Compliance2 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

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Investors

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M&A

Investments

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