IGEFI - Ecole des métiers de la finance d’entreprise et de l’expertise comptable

What IGEFI - Ecole des métiers de la finance d’entreprise et de l’expertise comptable does

IGEFI is a French private higher education institution, founded in 1873 and operated by AFMGE (Association loi 1901) under the Compétences & Développement network, specializing in accounting, corporate finance, expertise comptable, management control, and payroll disciplines. The school delivers RNCP-certified programs from BTS (Bac+2) to Bac+5, including the Diplôme de Comptabilité et de Gestion (DCG), the Diplôme Supérieur de Comptabilité et de Gestion (DSCG) delivered in partnership with PwC France, the Bachelor Responsable Paie et Audit Social (RNCP Level 6, #38519), and the Expert Financier Bac+5 (RNCP Level 7). Programs are delivered primarily through the alternance (work-study) format across six campuses in Bordeaux, Lille, Lyon, Nantes, Paris/Courbevoie, and Toulouse, with ~550 students and 700+ apprentices enrolled annually and more than 5,000 graduates since founding.

The school's core technology footprint is pedagogical rather than proprietary: curricula embed industry-standard tools (Sage, Cegid, SAP, Power BI, Silae, Pennylane, PayFit) and the Pennylane Academy certification is integrated into the learning path. The distinctive offering architecture is the Classe Dédiée (Dedicated Class) model, co-constructed with enterprise partners (e.g., Elior Group), which guarantees apprenticeship contracts before training begins and operates largely remote with periodic in-person sessions. IGEFI reports an 85-100% professional insertion rate upon graduation, with 600+ active corporate partners providing the placement funnel.

Revenue is generated through four primary streams: (1) one-time registration/exam fees and recurring tuition fees (droits de scolarité), with installment plans available; (2) OPCO-funded tuition for alternance students, with employer-borne costs; (3) taxe d'apprentissage contributions (13% of company obligations allocated via the Soltea platform with campus-specific UAI codes); and (4) pedagogical investment subsidies and student financial aid from five French regional councils (Île-de-France, Hauts-de-France, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, Pays de la Loire, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes). Pricing is quote-based and varies by program level and campus; no public tuition figures are disclosed.

Name

IGEFI - Ecole des métiers de la finance d’entreprise et de l’expertise comptable

Legal name

AFMGE – Association pour la Formation au Management à la Gestion et à l'Entrepreneuriat

Website

https://igefi.net

Company type

Private

Founded year

1873

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

IGEFI is a French private higher education institution (founded 1873) delivering alternance-based diplomas from BTS to Bac+5 in accounting, corporate finance, expertise comptable, and payroll across six campuses, serving roughly 550 students and 700+ apprentices annually through partnerships with PwC France, Elior Group, and 600+ corporate employers.

Ownership category

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Product category

Vocational Accounting & Finance Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Technical and Trade Schools (6115), Apprenticeship Training (611513)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

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PRIMARYEDANAIAE

Project, Process & Quality Certification Prep (PMP, PRINCE2, Lean Six Sigma, ITIL)

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

Keywords

• Vocational accounting training
• Corporate finance education
• Payroll management programs
• Work-study alternance
• Expertise comptable training

Headquarters

HQ city

Courbevoie (Paris region)

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices7 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 Registration Fees: Students pay registration/exam fees (frais de concours) upon application, as detailed in the CGV. Upon successful admission, students sign a study contract and pay tuition/reservation fees (droits de scolartie/restation). The school offers payment in full or installment plans. For the alternance track, tuition is largely covered by the employer or through apprenticeship funding (OPCO financing).
2. Employer Recruitment Services and Taxe d'Apprentissage: Companies partner with IGEFI to recruit apprentices, paying apprenticeship-related costs including remaining charges (reste a charge) for Bac+3 and above training, as well as making voluntary apprenticeship tax contributions (taxe d'apprentissage) via the Soltea platform. IGEFI also receives funding from regional councils (Ile-de-France, Hauts-de-France, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, Pays de la Loire, Auvergne-Rhone-Alpes) for pedagogical investment and apprenticeship support.
3. Taxe d'Apprentissage Contributions: Companies make annual apprenticeship tax (taxe d'apprentissage) contributions of 13% of their total apprenticeship tax obligation to IGEFI via the Soltea platform. This is a mandatory fiscal contribution that companies allocate to schools of their choice. IGEFI receives these funds to support pedagogical development, campus modernization, and local entrepreneurship initiatives.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

IGEFI is a French private higher education institution that delivers vocational training from BTS (Bac+2) to Bac+5 in accounting, corporate finance, expertise comptable, management control, audit, taxation, payroll, and social law. Programs are delivered exclusively through work-study (alternance) format across 6 campuses in France (Bordeaux, Lille, Lyon, Nantes, Paris, Toulouse), combining state-recognized diplomas (DCG, DSCG, RNCP-certified Bachelor and Master-level programs) with professional experience in partner companies.

Product overview

IGEFI is a French business school offering a comprehensive portfolio of accounting, finance, and payroll programs from Bac+2 to Bac+5. The school operates two specialized tracks: Expertise Comptable (Expert Accounting) covering DCG and DSCG programs including a PwC partnership, and Comptabilité-Gestion-Paie (Accounting-Management-Payroll) covering BTS, Bachelor, and Master-level programs. Notable offerings include the Expert Financier Bac+5 (RNCP level 7), DSCG preparation, and the specialized Classe dédiée IGEFI & Elior Group for Bachelor Paie et Audit Social. The school also provides Pennylane Academy certification for digital accounting platform proficiency. Programs are delivered primarily through work-study (alternance) format across 6 campuses in France.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• BTS Comptabilité et Gestion (BTS CG) Two-year technician-level diploma (Bac+2) preparing students for accounting and management technician roles, delivered in alternance (work-study) format across 6 campuses in France.
• Diplôme de Comptabilité et de Gestion (DCG) Three-year undergraduate degree (Bac+3) in Accounting and Management, a recognized French state diploma preparing students for accounting and financial roles, available at 2 campuses.
• Diplôme Supérieur de Comptabilité et de Gestion (DSCG) Two-year advanced diploma (Bac+5) preparing students for expert accounting and financial management roles, granting master's degree equivalence, available at 1 campus.
• DSCG en partenariat avec PwC Two-year advanced accounting diploma (Bac+5) offered in official partnership with PwC France, providing students with direct exposure to one of the Big 4 audit firms during their alternance, available at 1 campus.
• Responsable Paie et Audit Social (RPGS) One-year Bachelor-level program (Bac+3) preparing students for payroll manager and social audit roles, certified at RNCP level 6 (number 38519), available at 4 campuses.
• Contrôleur de Gestion Bachelor-level program (Bac+3) focused on management control and financial performance analysis, available at 3 campuses in alternance format.
• Chargé de gestion comptable et financière Bachelor-level program (Bac+3) preparing students for accounting and financial management roles in companies, delivered through work-study contracts.
• Responsable Paie et Pilotage Social (RPPS) Bachelor-level program (Bac+3) focused on payroll management and social performance tracking, available in alternance format.
• Expert Financier (Bac+5) Two-year Master-level program (Bac+5) preparing students for financial expert roles covering corporate finance, risk management, and financial performance management, certified at RNCP level 7, available at 5 campuses.
• Classe dédiée IGEFI & Elior Group Dedicated work-study class co-constructed with Elior Group offering guaranteed apprenticeship contracts for Bachelor Paie et Audit Social, covering 6 French regions with 15+ payroll manager positions. Students receive an apprenticeship contract before training begins, with 5 weeks of in-person sessions per year at the Paris campus.
• Pennylane Academy Certification Official digital certification program for the Pennylane financial management platform, providing students with a LinkedIn-recognized badge certifying proficiency in modern digital accounting tools.

Quantifiable outcome

• 85-100% professional insertion rate upon diploma completion
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

AI capability3 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

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

• In ExtensocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIn Extenso is one of France's largest networks of accounting, audit, and advisory firms, with 200+ locations. IGEFI has a partnership for its DSCG program through which students integrate In Extenso teams in alternance on roles of accounting collaborator, assistant auditor, or tax chargee. This partnership guarantees direct exposure to real client files and professional methods within a major professional network.
• PwC FranceflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerPwC France is one of the Big 4 audit and accounting firms globally. IGEFI delivers the DSCG in official partnership with PwC, providing students with a rare opportunity to integrate one of the most demanding professional environments in the accounting field during their alternance. This is IGEFI's most prominent corporate partnership.
• Elior GroupflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerElior Group is a global services company (133,000 employees, 3.2 million people served daily across 19,600 restaurants on 3 continents) operating in catering, cleaning, and grounds management. IGEFI and Elior have a dedicated class (classe dediee) partnership for the Bachelor Paie et Audit Social, offering 15+ guaranteed apprenticeship positions as payroll managers across 6 French regions. Students receive a contract before training begins and benefit from 5 weeks of in-person sessions per year at the Paris campus.
• PennylanecoreTechnology or IntegrationPennylane is a French cloud-based financial management and accounting platform with 700,000+ business clients and 6,000 accounting firm partners. IGEFI's partnership grants students access to Pennylane Academy for training and certification. The Pennylane platform is DGFiP-approved since December 2025, making it a reference tool for electronic invoicing reform.
• Ordre National des Experts-ComptablescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIGEFI collaborates actively with the Ordre National des Experts-Comptables and its regional councils on all territories where the school operates. This institutional partnership reinforces the recognition of IGEFI diplomas (DCG, DSCG) and facilitates student access to internships and alternance positions within the national expert accounting network.
• CRCC de Grande AquitaineminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerA formal partnership agreement links IGEFI to the Compagnie Régionale des Commissaires aux Comptes (CRCC) de Grande Aquitaine. The collaboration aims to develop training and professional insertion actions for future statutory auditors, opening perspectives toward audit and account certification careers accessible after the DSCG and in the perspective of the DEC.
• Regions (Ile-de-France, Hauts-de-France, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, Pays de la Loire, Auvergne-Rhone-Alpes)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFive French regions support the development of work-based learning at IGEFI through funding for pedagogical investment projects and financial aid for students entering apprenticeships. These regional partnerships help make alternance accessible across all territories where IGEFI has campuses.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• INSEEC Group: Major French private higher education group (Grande école with BBA, MSc, MBA programs) with campuses across France and internationally. Operates more broadly than IGEFI across multiple specializations, but overlapping in finance and business education.
• Galileo Global Education: International private education group owning Paris School of Business, PPA Finance, MBway, ICN Business School, and Studi. Most direct overlap with IGEFI through PPA Finance (French accounting/finance programs) and Studi (digital accounting training), competing for the same student and employer segments.
• IONIS Education Group: Largest private higher education group in France, encompassing ISG, EPITA, EPITECH, ESME, and other schools. While predominantly tech/engineering focused, it competes for the same prospective student pool and employer-partner relationships as IGEFI in the broader French private education market.

Emerging players

• Comptalia: French online education platform specializing in accounting, payroll, and finance training (DCG, DSCG, CAP, Bachelor). Comparable to IGEFI in core subject matter (accounting expertise) but competes via lower-cost, fully digital delivery and broader geographic reach.
• Studi: France's leading 100% online higher education platform (part of Galileo Global Education) offering title-certified programs in accounting, finance, and management. Comparable to IGEFI in program credentials and target audience, but competes on digital delivery and geographic reach.

Direct peers

• MBA ESG / ESG Finance: Paris-based private business school with specialized finance and ESG programs (Bachelor, MBA, MSc). Directly comparable to IGEFI for its finance-focused graduate programs and Paris campus positioning in La Défense-adjacent business district.
• Sup de V: French private business school offering BTS, Bachelor, and Master programs in commerce, marketing, and finance with strong alternance focus. Comparable to IGEFI in vocational higher education positioning and employer-partner-driven placement model.
• PIGIER: Long-established French private education network (founded 1850) offering BTS, Bachelor, and Master programs in business, accounting, and management across multiple campuses. Comparable to IGEFI in program portfolio, alternance focus, and target student demographic.
• Financia Business School: French private business school specializing in finance, marketing, and management, headquartered in Lyon with multiple campuses. Directly comparable to IGEFI as a French private school focused on finance and accounting education with strong employer-partner networks.
• ECEMA: French private school (École de Commerce, d'Expertise et de Management Appliqué) offering BTS, Bachelor, and Master programs in accounting, finance, and management. Direct peer operating in the same accounting/finance vocational education niche as IGEFI, with similar alternance-heavy models.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/school/igefi

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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