What La Martinière Diderot does

La Martinière Diderot is a public French secondary and higher-education institution headquartered in Lyon, operating across three sites (Diderot, Augustins, Centrale) under the Académie de Lyon and the Ministère de l'Éducation Nationale. It was founded in 1826 and took its current form following a 2006 merger between La Martinière and Diderot, consolidating general, scientific, and applied-arts tracks. The institution serves secondary and post-bac students through a broad portfolio spanning Bac Général, STI2D, STL, and STD2A tracks; five BTS programmes; eight DN MADE specialisations; four DSAAD.4+ tracks (launched 2025); and three CPGE preparatory classes including the nationally rare TPC track (launched 2023).

The school delivers a multi-year educational pipeline anchored by State-issued diplomas (Bac, BTS, DN MADE, CPGE) and a four-year post-bac diploma (DSAAD.4+) articulating to Université Paris 1 Panthéon-Sorbonne for Master's-level continuation. A heritage library documents textile techniques, supporting the institution's distinctive applied-arts identity. Federation Gay-Lussac membership and multi-CFA apprenticeship partnerships extend the school's reach into engineering preparatory networks and the dual-education track.

The business model is that of a State-funded public lycée: tuition is effectively free with only minor fees for materials, and revenue is generated through State allocations, taxe d'apprentissage (apprenticeship tax) capture, and limited ancillary fees. The student pipeline is sourced through the national Parcoursup platform and the Académie de Lyon's regional allocation system, with the Société des Anciens Martins alumni network providing mentorship and graduate placement support.

Name

La Martinière Diderot

Legal name

La Martinière Diderot

Website

https://lamartinierediderot.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

1826

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Public French lycée and École Supérieure d'Arts Appliqués in Lyon, founded 1826 and merged with Diderot in 2006, delivering Bac, BTS, DN MADE, DSAAD.4+, and CPGE programmes to secondary and post-bac students under State diplomas.

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Product category

Secondary and Higher Education

NAICS

Educational Services (61), Educational Services (611)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

College & Career Transition Services (Bridge Programs, Dual Enrollment Pathways) (EDAAABAK)

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Faculty-Led & Custom Group Study Abroad Programs (EDAIAAAA)

Keywords

• Secondary education programs
• Applied arts design
• Engineering preparatory classes
• Technical vocational training
• General baccalaureate programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Lyon

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

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B2C

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Services

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Core offering

La Martinière Diderot is a public French educational institution (lycée) located in Lyon, France, offering secondary and higher education programs. It provides general, scientific, industrial (STI2D, STL), and applied arts (STD2A, DN MADE, DSAAD) baccalaureates, as well as higher education diplomas including BTS, CPGE (TPC, TB, TSI, ATS), and a DSAAD.4+ program, across three sites (Diderot, Augustins, Centrale) in Lyon.

Product overview

La Martinière Diderot is a public lycée in Lyon offering general and technological education alongside an École Supérieure d'Arts Appliqués. Its portfolio consists of three integrated pillars: (1) general and technological baccalaureates (Bac Général with seven specialties including a unique European Section DNL SI, Bac STL-SPCL, Bac STI2D with four specializations, Bac STD2A); (2) higher education design programs including the DN MADE (Bac+3, 8 specializations including Graphisme, Numérique, Objet, Espace, Événement, Spectacle Costume, Matériaux, Mode) and the postgraduate DSAAD.4+ (Bac+5, 4 tracks: Espace, Graphisme, Textile, Produit); and (3) BTS technician diplomas (Maintenance des Systèmes, CIRA, Métiers de la Chimie, Métiers de la Mode Vêtements, Innovation Textile) and CPGE preparatory classes (Arts & Design, ATS Chimie, TPC) for engineering school access. The Scientific & Industrial pole complements the arts-focused École Supérieure with chemistry, textile, and industrial maintenance programs.

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• Label AT: Bureau des étudiant·e·s d'arts appliqués - student association of the École Supérieure d'Arts Appliqués with 5 poles: DEREV (social/environmental events), EVENT (social evenings/trips), TIROIR (recycling workshop), Les Jours Sang (health awareness), and Communication.
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Products and services

• Baccalauréat Général General secondary education diploma program preparing students for higher education, covering humanities, sciences, and languages.
• Baccalauréat STI2D (Sciences et Technologies de l'Industrie et du Développement Durable) Technical baccalaureate focused on industrial sciences, sustainable development technologies, and engineering for high school students.
• Baccalauréat STL (Sciences et Technologies de Laboratoire) Technical baccalaureate focused on laboratory sciences and technologies for students interested in chemistry, biology, and physics.
• Baccalauréat STD2A (Sciences et Technologies du Design et des Arts Appliqués) Applied arts baccalaureate for students specializing in design, applied arts, and creative industries.
• BTS (Brevet de Technicien Supérieur) Programs Two-year post-baccalaureate technical diploma programs offering specialized vocational higher education for students seeking professional qualifications.
• CPGE TPC (Classe Préparatoire Technologie, Physique et Chimie) Engineering preparatory class for students from STI2D/STL backgrounds, focusing on physics and chemistry, opening pathways to engineering schools.
• CPGE TB, TSI, and ATS Programs Engineering preparatory classes for students pursuing competitive entrance to top French engineering and business schools (grandes écoles).
• DN MADE (Diplôme National des Métiers d'Art et du Design) Three-year national diploma program in art, design, and applied arts combining theoretical learning with studio practice.
• DSAAD (Diplôme Supérieur d'Arts Appliqués Design) Superior diploma in applied arts and design offered in partnership with institutions including the École Supérieure d'Arts Appliqués (ESAA).
• DSAAD.4+ (Design graphique et numérique) Fourth-year specialization of the DSAAD diploma focusing on graphic and digital design, launched in 2025.

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Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• GRETA CFA Lyon MétropolecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartnership for apprenticeship training delivery. GRETA CFA Lyon Métropole is the primary partner for BTS Innovation Textile and BTS Maintenance des Systèmes apprenticeship programs. The partnership enables alternating training between school and employer.
• CFA INTERFORA IFAIPcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCFA INTERFORA IFAIP (Industries Chimiques) is the apprenticeship partner for BTS Métiers de la Chimie and BTS CIRA programs. Located at 2 place Georges Girardat, 69190 Saint Fons. Enables work-study arrangements in the chemical industry sector.
• CFA Métiers des Energies (CFA EDF)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorApprenticeship center for energy sector industries. Partners with BTS CIRA program for maintenance engineering careers in energy utilities.
• GRETA de LYON (GIAL)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGIAL (Groupement d'Intérêt public pour l'Apprentissage) has partnered with BTS CIRA for over 25 years for apprenticeship delivery.
• Université Paris 1 Panthéon-SorbonnecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerConvention-based partnership with Université Paris 1 Sorbonne, department design and environment. CPGE Arts et Design students receive dual registration enabling university pathway progression. The partnership validates 120 ECTS credits.
• Text'inminorOthersInternal partnership platform/initiative referenced on the school's partnerships page. Details not fully specified in available source material.
• Fédération Gay-LussaccoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNetwork of 18 chemical engineering schools. ATS Métiers de la Chimie graduates access reserved placement positions in member schools through competitive ranking based on continuous assessment (75%) and final exams (25%).
• GRETA CFA Lyon Métropole (General)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGeneral apprenticeship partnership across multiple programs including BTS Innovation Textile and BTS Maintenance des Systèmes. Enables work-study delivery of technical programs.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• ESAD Valence: Public École Supérieure d'Art et de Design in Valence. Comparable as a French regional public design school with similar institutional structure but serving a different geographic market.
• ESAD Grenoble: Public École Supérieure d'Art et de Design in Grenoble offering design and art programs. Comparable as a French public design school with similar program structure, but serving a different geographic region (Rhône-Alpes).

Direct peers

• École Estienne: Public school of applied arts in Paris, offering BTS, DSAA, and post-bac programs in graphic design, packaging, and printing. Directly comparable to La Martinière Diderot's applied arts and design offerings, both being French public institutions with similar program structures.
• Lycée Auguste Renoir: Public lycée in Paris offering applied arts programs including BTS Design and STD2A. Comparable as a French public lycée with design-focused programs and similar student demographics.
• École Duperré: Public applied arts school in Paris offering BTS Design and DSAA programs in fashion, textile, and graphic design. Comparable as a French public institution with similar design and applied arts curriculum and student demographics.
• École Boulle: Public applied arts and crafts school in Paris offering BTS in furniture, spatial design, and crafts. Comparable as a French public institution with overlapping design/applied arts programs and similar government funding structure.
• Lycée Jean Lurçat: Public applied arts lycée in Paris offering STD2A, BTS, and DSAA programs in design and applied arts. Directly comparable to La Martinière Diderot's lycée + École Supérieure d'Arts Appliqués structure.

Emerging players

• ENSAD Paris: Public École nationale supérieure des arts décoratifs in Paris offering postgraduate design programs. Comparable as a French public design institution, though more focused on postgraduate Arts Décoratifs than La Martinière's secondary-to-postgraduate pathway.
• ENSCI Les Ateliers: Public higher education design school in Paris offering product design and industrial design programs. Comparable as a French public design school with postgraduate offerings, though more specialized in product design than La Martinière's broader portfolio.

Others

• Université Paris 1 Panthéon-Sorbonne: French public university with which La Martinière Diderot has a formal partnership for dual registration and 120 ECTS validation. Functionally a partner/ecosystem institution rather than direct competitor, but provides comparable academic pathway validation.

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