IRTS Réunion-Mayotte

What IRTS Réunion-Mayotte does

IRTS Réunion-Mayotte is a French non-profit training institute (Association loi 1901, operating under the parent association ARFIS OI) headquartered in Saint-Benoît, La Réunion, that delivers the full portfolio of 13 French state diplomas in social work, spanning Levels 3 to 7 (RNCP certifications including AES, ME, TISF, CESF, ASS, EJE, ES, ETS, MJPM, Médiateur Familial, CAFERUIS, CAFDES, DEIS). The institute serves four customer segments: job seekers (funded by Région Réunion and FSE+), salaried workers (employer/OPCO-funded), baccalaureate-level students (via the national Parcoursup platform), and vocational/international trainees. It also operates a VAE (Validation des Acquired Experience) accompaniment pathway registered as Architecte Accompagnateur de Parcours on the France VAE portal, an apprenticeship pathway in partnership with four OPCOs (Uniformation, OPCO EP, OPCO Santé, AKTO), and an AAFEST workplace-training certification deposited in the France Compétences directory.

The institute operates four physical campuses (Saint-Benoît headquarters, Saint-Pierre, Sainte-Suzanne, and Mayotte antenna) and runs a digital learning platform (EDITS/MON CAMPUS) delivering FOAD (Formation Ouverte et À Distance). Curriculum combines 1,400-2,100 hours of theoretical instruction with up to 2,100 hours of field immersion (55 weeks of internship). The institute holds Qualiopi quality certification (2024-2027), Erasmus+ Charter Holder status (since 2014, renewed 2021-2027) enabling 143-learner international mobility placements in 2026 across 10+ countries, and accreditations from the French ministries of Solidarity, Health, and Education.

The revenue model is multi-stream: per-program tuition (€8,400-€24,123 per diploma), VAE accompaniment fees (€2,564-€2,864), regional and EU public co-funding (FSE+ and Région Réunion) for subsidized job-seeker places, OPCO-funded apprenticeship contracts, CPF/Mon Compte Formation individual financing, and the taxe d'apprentissage (0.09% of payroll) collected via SOLTÉA. As a non-profit association, IRTS is not subject to VAT. Exam pass rates for 2023 cohorts ranged from 66.7% (CAFDES) to 88.57% (EJE), with 97-100% six-month employment rates for ES, CAFERUIS, and ETS graduates.

Name

IRTS Réunion-Mayotte

Legal name

Association de Recherche et de Formation en Intervention Sociale – Océan Indien (ARFIS OI)

Website

https://irtsreunion.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

2012

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

IRTS Réunion-Mayotte is a French non-profit social work training institute (ARFIS OI) delivering 13 state diplomas across 4 campuses in La Réunion and Mayotte, serving job seekers, salaried workers, and students via tuition, public funding, and apprenticeship pathways.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Social Work Education and Training

NAICS

Technical and Trade Schools (6115), Educational Services (611)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public Career & Technical Education (CTE) Centers & Programs (EDAJAAAJ)

akta.pro secondary industry

In-Country Placement, Homestay & On-Ground Coordination Services (EDAIAGAM)

Keywords

• Social work training
• State diploma programs
• Vocational education
• Continuing professional development
• Work-study apprenticeships

Headquarters

HQ city

Saint-Benoît

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Training Fees - Full Programs: Tuition fees charged for diploma and certification programs. Non-profit association under French law 1901, not subject to VAT. Prices vary by program: DEIS 15,200€, CAFDES 16,500€, CAFERUIS 8,400€, EJE 24,123€, ES 21,885€, ETS 18,180€.
2. Regional and EU Public Funding: Co-financed by European Social Fund+ (FSE+) and Région Réunion for training programs targeting job seekers and students. Regional funding for limited subsidized places.
3. Apprenticeship Tax (Taxe d'apprentissage): Collected from employers via SOLTéA platform (0.09% of payroll). Funds directed to support training of future social work professionals.
4. VAE Accompaniment Fees: Fees for VAE validation accompaniment: Complete path 2,864€ (recevability study 300€ + 51h accompaniment 1,934€ + 21h optional formative acts 630€). Partial path 2,564€.
5. CPF and Professional Development Funding: Programs eligible for Compte Personnel de Formation (CPF) financing. Various financing options including employer skills development plans, France Travail, and Transitions Pro Réunion.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion4 records

Distribution channels7 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

IRTS Réunion-Mayotte is a non-profit regional training institute delivering 13 French State Diplomas (Diplômes d'État) in social work at Levels 3-7, along with certification programs, continuing education, apprenticeship pathways, Validation of Acquired Experience (VAE), workplace-based AFEST training, and international mobility programs. It operates across La Réunion and Mayotte, primarily serving individual learners (job seekers, employees, students) seeking qualifications for social, medico-social, and health-sector professions.

Product overview

IRTS Réunion-Mayotte operates as a comprehensive social work training institute offering a unified portfolio of 13 State Diplomas (Diplômes d'État) in social work, spanning Levels 3-7, alongside certified qualifications, continuing education programs, and innovative pedagogical services. The core offerings include degree-level programs (Bac+2 to Bac+5 equivalent) for educators (EJE, ES, ETS), supervisors (ME, TISF), managers (CAFDES, CAFERUIS), and social workers (ASS, CESF), supplemented by Level 3-4 entry qualifications (AES, Assistant Familial), plus specialized certifications (MJPM, Médiateur Familial). Supporting services include VAE (recognition of prior experience), AFEST (workplace training), apprenticeship pathways, digital learning platform (EDITS), the 'Passerelles' podcast for sector knowledge sharing, and continuing education across social, medico-social, and health domains. The institute serves job seekers, employees, students, and professionals across La Réunion and Mayotte, with international mobility through Erasmus+ partnerships.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• State Diplomas in Social Work (Cycles Diplômants) A unified portfolio of 13 French state-recognized diplomas in social work (Diplômes d'État) for individuals pursuing careers as educators, social workers, family mediators, and managers in the social and medico-social sector. Programs span Levels 3-7 of the French qualifications framework and prepare learners for state-recognized professional roles through a mix of classroom teaching and field placements.
• VAE - Validation des Acquis de l'Expérience Validation of Acquired Experience (VAE) accompaniment service that helps individuals obtain one of 13 state social work diplomas based on prior salaried or volunteer experience. Includes a complete path (€2,864: 300€ receivability study + 51h accompaniment + 21h optional formative acts) and a partial path (€2,564), delivered in partnership with the France VAE national portal.
• AFEST - Action de Formation en Situation de Travail Workplace-based training action (AFEST) recognized by the French Labor Code, comprising three offerings: AAFEST certification training for AFEST referents, training for AFEST supervisors, and consulting services for employers implementing AFEST programs. Certification registered in France Compétences specific directory under n°5525.
• Formations Qualifiantes et Certifiantes Short-term certified and qualifying training programs (typically 56-420 hours) for specific social-sector roles, including DSPE, Facilitateur de projets, TSA intervention, MAM assistants, AES adaptations, AMAP, Employé Familial, and ADV. Designed for rapid upskilling and specialization.
• Formation Continue (Continuing Education) Continuing education catalog for working professionals covering themes including disability and gerontology, early childhood, digital/social work, management, professional techniques, social policies, and tutoring. Includes themed programs such as TREMPLIN Péi, OASISS Handicap, and Aprann Ensemb.
• Apprentissage (Apprenticeship) Work-study apprenticeship pathway combining theoretical training with professional experience at a social-sector employer. Available for all diploma programs except Assistant Familial. Employer-funded through OPCOs (Uniformation, OPCO EP, OPCO Santé, AKTO). Reported 100% exam success rate in 2025 with 19 graduates from 19 candidates.
• MON CAMPUS - EDITS Digital Learning Platform Online learning platform (EDITS) used to deliver blended learning (FOAD - Formation Ouverte et À Distance) across all training programs, enabling distance and in-person hybrid modalities for enrolled learners.
• Passerelles Podcast Audio podcast series created in partnership with CREAI Océan Indien, exploring social and medico-social sector developments. Launched in June 2026, it features law analysis, field professional interviews, and resource recommendations for sector professionals and learners.

Quantifiable outcome

• 100% apprenticeship pass rate (19/19 graduates, 2025)
• +3 more outcomes

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Feature3 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• CREAI Océan IndiencoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 June 2026Joint production of 'Passerelles' podcast series exploring social and medical-social sector topics. First episode focuses on 'Bien Vieillir' law implementation in Réunion context. Combines CREAI's research expertise with IRTS's training network.
• LADOM (Réunion et Mayotte)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Funding partner for international mobility of learners from overseas departments. Supports travel and living expenses for learners undertaking international internships and training placements.
• Erasmus+ (European Commission)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2014Erasmus+ charter holder since 2014, renewed for 2021-2027. Enables international mobility for 143+ learners annually across 10+ countries. Supports student and staff exchanges, joint research, and professional development in social work.
• Université de Caen Normandie (CERREV)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerResearch partnership for joint symposium on 'Vieillesses et vieillissements à La Réunion'. Academic collaboration on social work research themes.
• Observatoire de la ParentalitéminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic research partnership for parentality studies and family support research programs.
• IRD (Institut de Recherche pour le Développement)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerResearch partnership for international development research collaborations in social work domain.
• INED (Institut National d'Études Démographiques)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDemographic research partnership contributing to social policy research initiatives.
• Université de Lille - Master 2 TISLEminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic partnership linking DEIS diploma to Master 2 in Education Sciences (Social Work, Insertion, and Poverty Reduction) for advanced research-oriented training.
• France VAEcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNational VAE portal (vae.gouv.fr) for streamlined validation of prior experience. IRTS registered as Architecte Accompagnateur de Parcours (AAP) managing candidate journeys on the platform.
• OPCO (Uniformation, OPCO EP, OPCO Santé, AKTO)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSectoral funding bodies for apprenticeship and professional training. Manage employer contributions and coordinate financing for social work training programs.
• EHESP RennesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCAFDES diploma memory defense location at EHESP school of public health in Rennes. Academic certification partnership.
• Transitions Pro RéunionminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFunding body for professional transitions, covering VAE accompaniment costs under decree n°2025-663 of July 18, 2025.

Scale indicators16 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Regional players

• Université de La Réunion: The local public university serving the same Réunion territory. Provides tertiary education but does not specialize in state social work diplomas, making it more of an academic generalist competitor/partner than a direct match.

Others

• CREAI Réunion (CREAI OI partner): Regional study center for disability and social difficulty populations, co-producer of the Passerelles podcast with IRTS. Sister entity under ARFIS OI umbrella and strategic ecosystem partner for research, training referral, and policy advocacy.

Direct peers

• ASKORIA (formerly IRTS de Bretagne): Social work training center in Brittany delivering the full catalog of French state social work diplomas under Qualiopi certification with similar apprenticeship and Erasmus+ programs. Closest direct peer in terms of scale and diploma breadth.
• IRTS PACA-Corse: Regional social work training institute serving Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur and Corsica, offering the same French state diplomas (DEES, DEEJE, DEIS, CAFERUIS, CAFDES). Direct functional peer with same diploma catalog, ministry recognitions, and OPCO funding model.
• ARIFOR (Île-de-France): Paris region social work training association offering state diplomas in social intervention with comparable OPCO-funded model and apprenticeship pathway.
• ITS Pierre-Semard (Lyon): Lyon-based social work training institute offering ASS, ES, EJE and CAFERUIS state diplomas with apprenticeship and continuing education pathways; comparable operational scale and diploma breadth.
• IRTS-IDS Normandie: Regional social work training institute covering Normandy with similar state-diploma catalog and Qualiopi-certified apprenticeship/VAE pathways.
• ETSUP (Ecole de Travail Social - Paris): Paris-based social work school offering the same state diplomas (ASS, ES, EJE, CESF) with Qualiopi certification and apprenticeship pathways. Direct peer delivering comparable programs to similar learner segments.

Broad incumbents

• AFPA (Agence nationale pour la formation professionnelle des adultes): National public vocational training organization offering broader adult vocational training across France including some social-sector programs. Overlaps with IRTS on the apprenticeship funding model and Qualiopi-certified vocational training delivery, but operates at national scale and not specialized in social work diplomas.

Emerging players

• CCI Formation Réunion: Chamber of Commerce training arm in Réunion delivering vocational training across multiple sectors. Tangential overlap on continuing education and apprenticeship funding access (OPCO) but not specialized in social work diplomas.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCxdGiV4AgpKLKcx7Mo2pQ_g
• Facebookfacebook.com/irts974
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/school/irts-r%C3%A9union

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Profiles6 records

Subsidiaries3 records

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