Institut F2I

What Institut F2I does

Institut F2I (legal entity INSTITUT EUROPEEN F2I) is a private French higher-education institution founded in 1998 by Chantal Berdaa, headquartered in Vincennes, France, and operating under the umbrella of Groupe IEF2I Éducation. The institution delivers state-recognized and RNCP-certified vocational and academic programs from BTS (Bac+2) through Mastère/Ingénieur (Bac+5) across three primary domains: Commerce & Management, Digital & Marketing, and IT & Cybersecurity. The program catalog includes 12+ BTS tracks, multiple Bachelor/Licence programs, and 10+ Mastère specializations, with approximately 2,300-2,500 students trained annually across 4-5 campuses in the Île-de-France region.

The institution's operating model centers on the alternance (alternating/apprenticeship) pathway, with approximately 90% of students enrolled in alternating programs and 75% securing apprenticeship contracts through school-facilitated matching. F2I maintains a network of 3,000+ partner companies supported by 40 dedicated advisors whose role is to place students in alternating contracts and ultimately in post-graduation employment. Reported outcomes include 90% post-program employment, though methodology is not disclosed. Delivery spans in-person campus instruction and a digital extranet providing schedules, course materials, attendance tracking, and remote-session video conferencing.

Revenue is generated primarily through student tuition, priced in three tiers: BTS programs at 4,500-4,800 EUR/year, intermediate Bachelor/Licence programs at 7,000 EUR per 15 months, and Mastère/Ingénieur programs at 7,800 EUR per year or per 15 months. Approximately 90% of enrolled students finance their studies via OPCO-funded apprenticeship contracts, with the remainder using personal funds, bank loans (via a Société Générale partnership), or other arrangements. The institution holds Qualiopi certification covering training, VAE, and apprenticeship categories. Leadership is family-controlled, with founder Chantal Berdaa as Gérant and Yoram Berdaa as Président du directoire. Group-level structure encompasses sister brands Ecole DSP, SBE Academy, and Cogefi Formation. The institution's most notable recent product development is the 2023 AI-augmented BTS NDRC program.

Name

Institut F2I

Legal name

INSTITUT EUROPEEN F2I

Website

https://institut-f2i.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

1998

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Institut F2I is a private French higher-education institution founded in 1998, offering BTS-to-Mastère vocational programs in commerce, digital, and IT across 4-5 Île-de-France campuses, serving approximately 2,300-2,500 students annually through an apprenticeship-driven model with a 3,000+ partner-company network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Higher Education / Vocational Training

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (611310)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Engineering & Technology Institutes (Comprehensive) (EDAHAEAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Human Resources, Organizational Behavior & Leadership Institutes (EDAHAHAG)

Keywords

• Higher education programs
• Vocational training France
• Professional diplomas
• Commerce management studies
• IT cybersecurity training

Headquarters

HQ city

Vincennes

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Tuition fees from students: Institut F2I generates revenue primarily through tuition fees charged to students enrolled in its programs. Fees vary by program level (BTS, Bachelor, Mastère) and payment cadence (single payment vs. installment plans). Some students finance their studies through bank loans (Société Générale partnership), personal funds, or via OPCO funding when in apprenticeship contracts.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Institut F2I is a privately-owned French higher-education institution that delivers professionally-oriented diploma programs — BTS, Bachelor, Licence, Mastère, and Ingénieur titles — in three domains: Commerce & Management, Digital & Marketing, and IT & Cybersecurity. The institution enrolls approximately 2,500 students annually across multiple Île-de-France campuses, with programs available in initial and alternance (work-study) formats. Group-level operations are conducted through subsidiaries École DSP, SBE Academy, and Cogefi Formation under parent Groupe IEF2I Éducation.

Product overview

Institut F2I is a private French higher education institution offering a comprehensive portfolio of vocational and academic programs from Bac+2 (BTS) through Bac+5 (Mastère/Ingénieur) in three primary domains: Commerce & Management, Digital & Marketing, and IT & Cybersecurity. The institution functions as a unified educational platform offering initial and alternating (apprenticeship) training pathways. The BTS programs (MCO, NDRC, SAM, Communication, Assurance, CG, SIO, CIEL, CCST, Banque, Commerce International, Professions Immobilières) form the foundational Bac+2 tier. Bachelor programs (Merchandising, Administrateur Systèmes et Réseaux, Administrateur d'Infrastructures Sécurisées, RH, Responsable Développement Commercial) and Licence programs (Commerce Vente & Marketing, RH) provide the Bac+3 layer. The Mastère tier (Expert Digital Marketing, Expert Digital UX/UI, Manager Développement Commercial, Expert Digital RH, Expert Architecte Web, Cybersécurité, Data Engineer, Manager Stratégie Marketing, Manager d'Affaires, Manager RH, Manager Entrepreneurial, Management et Stratégie d'Entreprise) and Ingénieur programs (Réseaux et Systèmes, Réseaux Systèmes et Cybersécurité) constitute the Bac+5 level. Professional titles (TP) such as Conseiller de vente, Administrateur d'Infrastructures Sécurisées, and Chef de Projet Digital are also offered. The institution also provides DCG and DSCG accounting diplomas. All programs are available in initial or alternating (apprentissage/professionnalisation) format. The BTS NDRC was notably enhanced with AI integration in 2023.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• BTS programs (Commerce & Management, Digital & Marketing, IT & Cybersecurity) French two-year higher-education diploma (Bac+2) programs aimed at post-baccalauréat students preparing for technical and commercial roles; offered in initial and alternance formats.
• Bachelor programs Bac+3 level programs continuing the BTS pathway, focused on commerce, digital, and IT specializations.
• Licence programs Bac+3 university-grade programs within the institution's domain specializations.
• Mastère programs Bac+5 level programs (Grade Master) for advanced specialization in commerce, digital, or IT/cybersecurity.
• Ingénieur title programs Bac+5 engineering-grade degree programs, typically delivered through the IT/cybersecurity specialization track.

Quantifiable outcome

• 90% of students enter employment immediately upon completing their program cycle
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability3 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Nexity StudéaminorOthersNexity Studéa is a student housing provider. Institut F2I has partnered with Nexity Studéa to facilitate student housing searches and provide rental advantages to F2I students. The partnership aims to support students in finding accommodation near campus.
• Société GénéraleminorOthersInstitut F2I has a banking partnership with Société Générale that allows students to access preferential loan rates to finance their education. The bank also offers reduced file processing fees for F2I students.
• AXA FranceminorOthersAXA France is the insurance provider for Institut F2I's civil liability insurance as stated in the school's general terms and conditions.
• Groupe IEF2I ÉducationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGroupe IEF2I Éducation is the parent educational group of Institut F2I. It encompasses multiple schools including Institut F2I, Ecole DSP, SBE Academy, and Cogefi Formation. The group provides institutional governance, shared pedagogical resources, and cross-brand visibility across the higher education sector.
• Partner companies (3,000+)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorInstitut F2I maintains a network of over 3,000 partner companies across all sectors and company sizes. These enterprises provide alternating (apprenticeship/professionalization) positions, internship opportunities, and post-graduation employment. F2I actively matches students with partners and provides coaching, CV support, and interview preparation.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Galileo Global Education: European-scale private higher-education group with large French portfolio (Sup de V, ESGI, Paris School of Business, etc.); broader portfolio and capital base than F2I, but overlapping on IT/digital programming and apprenticeship delivery.

Direct peers

• Ynov Campus: French private higher-education network focused on digital, IT, web, marketing, and audiovisual with multi-city campus footprint; competes directly with F2I on BTS-to-Mastère programs and apprenticeship placements in digital disciplines.
• ENI École Informatique: French IT/web training school specialized in developer, web, and infrastructure tracks across multiple French cities; comparable on IT-centric professional certifications and programming language training.
• PIGIER: Established French private higher-education network delivering BTS, Bachelor, and Mastère programs in commerce, marketing, management, and RH; overlaps F2I on the commerce/management half of the catalog.
• OMNES Education: French private education group (formerly INSEEC U.) covering management, engineering, and communication across multiple campuses; comparable scope of BTS, Bachelor, and Mastère programs serving similar post-bac segments.
• Sup de V / ESGI: French private schools under Galileo Global Education offering BTS, Bachelor, and Mastère in IT, dev, digital marketing, and commerce; directly comparable catalog and apprenticeship-led model to Institut F2I.
• ECE Paris (Engineering School): Multi-disciplinary French engineering school (within IONIS) offering energy, IT, cybersecurity, and digital programs with Ingénieur/Mastère outputs; overlaps with F2I's Bac+5 engineering and cybersecurity Mastères.
• IONIS Education Group: Parent of EPITECH, EPITA, ECE, ESME and other French private schools; offers a parallel mix of IT/engineering and business programs from bac+2 through bac+5, with strong apprenticeship positioning. Closest functional analogue to F2I's portfolio structure.
• EPITECH: French IT-focused private école within IONIS; directly comparable on BTS SIO / CIEL and engineering tracks (cybersecurity, dev, infrastructure) that compete with F2I's IT pathway.
• Digital Campus: French private school focused on web, digital marketing, UX/UI, and digital project management with multi-city presence; directly competes with F2I's Mastère Expert Digital Marketing, Expert UX/UI, and Chef de Projet Digital programs.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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