Institut de Formation en Ergothérapie de Berck-sur-Mer

What Institut de Formation en Ergothérapie de Berck-sur-Mer does

The Institut de Formation en Ergothérapie (IFE) de Berck-sur-Mer is a private non-profit educational institution founded in 1972 in Berck-sur-Mer, Pas-de-Calais, on the Côte d'Opale. Managed by the A-3PM association (Loi 1901), which also runs the sister Institut de Formation en Masso-Kinésithérapie (IFMK) under a direction commune, IFE de Berck delivers the three-year Diplôme d'État d'Ergothérapeute regulated by the French Ministry of Health. It operates two physical campuses — the main site at Berck-sur-Mer (opened 1989) and a satellite at Loos-Eurasanté in the Lille metropolitan area (opened 2009) — with a combined intake of approximately 90 first-year students per year and 291 students enrolled in 2025-26.

The core program is a six-semester, 5,148-hour curriculum combining 794 hours of lectures, 1,206 hours of directed and practical work, and 1,260 hours of clinical placements across a network of 454 approved sites in France and abroad. Since 2013/2014, the institute has held an exclusive partnership with ILIS (Université de Lille) that allows students to concurrently earn the Licence générale 'Sciences pour la Santé', making it the only IFE in France to offer this dual diploma. The faculty comprises roughly 250 trainers and 292 external instructors, supported by documentation resources, QUALIOPI certification, and Datadock/CPF registration.

IFE de Berck's revenue is generated primarily through annual tuition (€4,280 at Berck and €4,480 at Loos for 2026/27 for self-paying students; €4,920 and €5,120 respectively for third-party-funded learners), supplemented by admission and examination fees (€80 Parcoursup, €320 first-year admission, €126 reconversion exam, €150 extra-community exam, €60 ErgOrientation), apprenticeship contracts administered through the ADAMSS CFA, the taxe d'apprentissage channelled via SIRET 78392932600057, and operating subsidies from the Région Hauts-de-France. The institute holds the lowest published tuition fees among French IFEs, a result of shared infrastructure with IFMK, property ownership in Berck, and frugal non-profit management.

Name

Institut de Formation en Ergothérapie de Berck-sur-Mer

Legal name

Institut de Formation en Ergothérapie de Berck-sur-Mer

Website

https://ifergo-berck.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1972

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The Institut de Formation en Ergothérapie de Berck-sur-Mer is a French private non-profit founded in 1972, operating two campuses (Berck-sur-Mer and Loos-Eurasanté near Lille) that train occupational therapists through the three-year Diplôme d'État, with an exclusive dual-degree partnership with the Université de Lille.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Paramedical Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (611310), Technical and Trade Schools (6115)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYEDAHAGAH

Allied Health & Rehabilitation Sciences Schools (PT/OT/SLP, etc.)

Education/Higher Education (Colleges & Universities)/Medical & Health Sciences Universities

SECONDARYEDAOAJAI

Rehabilitation Support (PT/OT Aide)

Education/Vocational, Technical & Trade Education/Healthcare Allied & Clinical Support Training

SECONDARYEDANAIAB

Nursing & Allied Health Certification Prep (CNA, EMT/Paramedic, Radiology, Sonography, PT/OT)

Education/Tutoring & Test Preparation/Professional Certification & Licensure Exam Prep

Keywords

• Occupational therapy education
• Paramedical training programs
• Healthcare certification training
• Clinical placement programs
• State diploma programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Berck-sur-Mer

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Student Tuition and Fees: The institute charges annual tuition fees to students for their ergotherapy training program. Fees are differentiated by campus (Berck vs Loos) and by funding source (directly paid vs third-party financed). Payment is made via monthly installments. Fees are among the lowest in France for IFE programs, a result of shared infrastructure with the IFMK and non-profit association management by A-3PM.
2. Third-Party Payer Contracts: When employers (hospitals, rehabilitation centers), Pôle-Emploi, OPCA, or FONGECIF fund a student's education, tuition is charged at a higher rate (approximately €4,920 at Berck, €5,120 at Loos for 2026/27). CPF ( Compte Personnel de Formation) with third-party top-up is also an applicable financing route.
3. Apprenticeship Contracts: Students admitted through the apprenticeship track sign contracts with healthcare employers who finance the full cost of training through the ADAMSS CFA.
4. Selection and Admission Fees: The institute collects various one-time fees: Parcoursup candidate fee (€80), reconversion/passerelle examination fee (€126), extra-community ergotherapist examination fee (€150), and first-year admission fee (€320). ErgOrientation program enrollment fee (€60) is also charged.
5. Taxe d'Apprentissage: The A-3PM association is authorized to receive the French apprenticeship tax (taxe d'apprentissage, SIRET: 78392932600057), which contributes to controlling training costs and improving pedagogical resources.
6. Documentation Centre External User Fees: External users (other institute students on internship, external professionals) pay a €10 entry fee to access the documentation centre's resources, computers, and reprography services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

The institute delivers a three-year professional training program in occupational therapy leading to the French Diplôme d'État d'Ergothérapeute (DE), combined with an exclusive dual-degree pathway offering the Licence Sciences pour la Santé in partnership with Université de Lille's ILIS. It also operates apprenticeship, continuing education, and credential recognition tracks for non-EU trained therapists, supported by two physical campuses in Berck-sur-Mer and Loos.

Product overview

The Institut de Formation en Ergothérapie (IFE) de Berck-sur-Mer is a private non-profit educational institution (Loi 1901) managed by A-3PM, offering a three-year professional training program in ergotherapy leading to the French State Diploma. The institute operates two campuses (Berck-sur-Mer and Loos-Eurasanté near Lille) with a combined capacity of 90 first-year students annually. Unique in France, it offers a dual-degree pathway in partnership with ILIS/Université de Lille, enabling students to obtain both the State Diploma and a Licence « Sciences pour la Santé ». The institution supplements its core training with orientation programs (ErgOrientation), a documentation center, apprenticeship options, and specialized admission pathways for career changers and non-EU candidates.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Diplôme d'État d'Ergothérapeute (DE)

Quantifiable outcome

• 96.4% pass rate on the Diplôme d'État exam (for students entering the program)
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core and minor.

• Institut Lillois d'Ingénierie Santé (ILIS) — UFR d'Ingénierie et Management de la Santé, Université de LilleflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2013An exclusive partnership (described as unique in France) between IFE de Berck and ILIS (a faculty of Université de Lille) enabling students to obtain a dual diploma: the Diplôme d'État d'Ergothérapeute (Ministry of Health) AND the Licence générale 'Sciences pour la Santé' — Parcours Ingénierie en santé et en environnement, Option Ergothérapie (L3) (Ministry of Higher Education). Students in their third year (semesters 5 and 6) follow a structured dual curriculum with 3 competency blocks per semester. The partnership also explains the establishment of the Loos-Eurasanté campus (near the ILIS campus).
• EURASANTÉ Park (Loos)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2009The Loos-Eurasanté campus is located within the EURASANTÉ science/health park in Loos, near Lille. This park hosts healthcare institutions, research centers, and the CHRU hospital complex. The proximity to ILIS (Université de Lille faculty) and other health sector actors is a key factor in the campus location, facilitating student access to clinical training and academic resources.
• A-3PM (Association pour la Promotion des Professions Para-Médicales)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerA-3PM is the non-profit association (Loi 1901) that owns and manages both the IFE de Berck and the IFMK de Berck. It sets tuition fees, manages property (including the institute's purpose-built campus in Berck), handles HR, administration, and governance. Students are represented on the governing council. The association also owns property assets in Berck-sur-Mer and manages shared infrastructure including IT systems, the documentation centre, and student services. The institute operates as a constituent unit of this association.
• ADAMSS CFA (Centre de Formation d'Apprentis)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorThe ADAMSS apprenticeship training centre facilitates apprenticeship contracts between healthcare employers (hospitals, rehabilitation centres) and IFE students. Employers can fund and employ students during their training through apprenticeship arrangements, with the CFA handling administrative and contractual aspects. The institute directs interested students and employers to the ADAMSS website for apprenticeship contracts.
• La Médicale de France (insurance partnership)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe institute has a partnership with La Médicale de France insurance company, which provides students with free professional liability insurance ('Carte Médicale Plus') for the duration of their training, with no commitment to continue after graduation. This covers students during training activities, clinical placements, and associated travel.
• ANFE (Association Nationale Française des Ergothérapeutes)minorOthersListed as a useful link for ergotherapy resources. ANFE is the French national professional association for occupational therapists, representing and promoting the profession in France.
• Santé Publique France and HAS (Haute Autorité de Santé)minorOthersListed as environmental health resources. HAS sets the regulatory framework for the profession, including competency frameworks and practice standards. The institute's curriculum and the national DE exam are aligned with HAS guidelines.

Scale indicators12 records

Recent moves13 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• IFE de Montpellier (Université de Montpellier): University-hosted IFE within Université de Montpellier delivering the same Diplôme d'État d'Ergothérapeute. Direct peer because it competes for the same Parcoursup cohort and offers a comparable 3-year OT program, with the additional dimension of being embedded in a public university versus IFE Berck's non-profit association structure.
• IFE de Toulouse: IFE in the Occitanie region delivering the Diplôme d'État d'Ergothérapeute. Direct peer because it competes in the same French OT training market via Parcoursup, addressing the same baccalauréat-graduate student segment and the same Ministry of Health agréage framework.
• IFE de Bordeaux: IFE delivering the Diplôme d'État d'Ergothérapeute in the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region, often affiliated with Université de Bordeaux. Direct peer because it offers the same national credential, recruits via the same Parcoursup channel, and represents a comparable mid-to-large French IFE competing for the same nationwide applicant pool.
• ADERE (Association pour le Développement de l'Enseignement et de la Recherche en Ergothérapie): Major French IFE based in Lyon that delivers the Diplôme d'État d'Ergothérapeute. Direct peer because it offers the same regulated credential via the same national framework (Parcoursup admissions, Ministry of Health agréage) to a similar baccalauréat-graduate cohort, making it the most comparable competitor to IFE de Berck in scale and profile.
• IFE de Nantes: IFE in the Pays de la Loire region delivering the Diplôme d'État d'Ergothérapeute. Direct peer because it offers the same national credential, recruits via Parcoursup, and serves the same French baccalauréat-graduate cohort, providing comparable regional competition to IFE Berck in western France.
• IFE de Créteil (Université Paris-Est Créteil / UPEC): IFE affiliated with UPEC delivering the Diplôme d'État d'Ergothérapeute in the Île-de-France region. Direct peer because it competes nationally for French OT students via Parcoursup, with the strength of being located near Paris and embedded in a large public university — relevant benchmark for IFE Berck's dual-degree strategy with Université de Lille.

Others

• ILIS — Institut Lillois d'Ingénierie Santé (Université de Lille): Faculty of the Université de Lille that is IFE de Berck's exclusive dual-degree partner for the Licence Sciences pour la Santé. Not a competitor but a strategic academic partner; included as an adjacent player because understanding ILIS is essential to understanding IFE Berck's unique value proposition and competitive positioning.
• IFMK de Berck (Institut de Formation en Masso-Kinésithérapie): Sister institute under A-3PM that trains physiotherapists (masso-kinésithérapie) on the same Berck campus with shared infrastructure. Adjacent rather than competitive: it operates in the same regulated paramedical training ecosystem, shares governance, HR, and physical assets, but trains a different allied health profession and is not a peer for student recruitment.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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