Lycée Polyvalent Melkior et Garré

What Lycée Polyvalent Melkior et Garré does

Lycée Polyvalent Melkior et Garré is a public French secondary school (lycée polyvalent) located in Cayenne, French Guiana, operating since 2015 under the French Ministry of Education and the administrative oversight of the Académie de la Guyane. It serves secondary and post-secondary students from French Guiana through a comprehensive curriculum spanning vocational certificates (CAP), professional and general baccalaureates, BTS higher technician diplomas, and continuing-education certifications. The school is the only polyvalent lycée in Cayenne, combining general/technological and vocational pathways across hospitality and restaurant management, fashion and textile trades, social services and healthcare, plus two bilingual international sections (American and Brazilian OIB). Operational facilities include a pedagogical restaurant and training hotel where hospitality students practice service delivery under real-customer conditions.

Its technology stack consists of standard French public-education infrastructure: SPIP CMS for the public-facing website, the DSFR (Design System of the French Republic) for web design, and Pronote for student information management. The school also operates MelkiorTV, a student-produced web television covering eco-delegate news and school programming, and maintains a ULIS inclusive-education unit for students with disabilities. Environmental education is a stated focus via the Eco-Délégués program, which produces student journalism and partners with regional agencies (DGTM, ATMO Guyane) on climate and air-quality initiatives.

The business model is that of a French government-state entity: revenues derive from public-education allocations by the French Ministry of Education and the Académie de la Guyane, indexed to student enrollment and program mix. There are no tuition fees for mandatory education; modest monthly fees apply to optional services such as boarding (internat) and cafeteria (demi-pension). Student enrollment flows through the national PARCOURSUP system and regional Académie de la Guyane channels. International expansion is pursued through bilateral agreements (Ethical Culture Fieldston School in New York, Convention with Estado d'Amapá in Brazil) and the Erasmus+ consortium with Spain, Portugal, and Sint Maarten. Communications and marketing rely on the official website, Facebook/Instagram/LinkedIn pages linked to the Académie de Guyane, and earned media in regional press such as France-Guyane.

Name

Lycée Polyvalent Melkior et Garré

Legal name

Lycée polyvalent Melkior et Garré

Website

https://lpo-melkior-garre.eta.ac-guyane.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public Secondary and Higher Education

NAICS

All Other Schools and Instruction (61169), Language Schools (611630), Technical and Trade Schools (6115)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Charter Language Immersion & Bilingual Schools (EDAJACAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

English Learner (EL/ESL/ELL) & Bilingual Education Programs (EDAJAGAB), General Language Schools & Institutes (EDAMAFAA), Online/Hybrid Overseas Pathway & Bridging Programs (EDAIAJAK)

Keywords

• Secondary education services
• Vocational training programs
• Higher education diplomas
• International student exchanges
• Bilingual education programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Cayenne

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Public Education Funding: The school operates as a public institution funded by the French Ministry of Education and the Guyane Regional Education Authority. Revenue comes from government allocations based on student enrollment and educational programs offered.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Lycée Polyvalent Melkior et Garré is a French public secondary school offering comprehensive educational pathways from vocational CAP certificates through higher technician BTS diplomas. It delivers general, technological, and vocational education across sectors including hospitality, restaurant management, fashion, healthcare, and social services, alongside bilingual American and Brazilian International Sections with overseas exchange programs. The institution supplements classroom instruction with a pedagogical restaurant, training hotel, boarding facilities, and an eco-delegate environmental program.

Product overview

Lycée Polyvalent Melkior et Garré is a public French secondary school located in Cayenne, French Guiana, offering a comprehensive educational portfolio from CAP (vocational certificates) to BTS (higher technician diplomas). The institution operates as a multi-disciplinary educational platform combining general education (LGT), vocational programs (SEP), and specialized sections including two International Sections (American and Brazilian OIB). Key educational offerings include hospitality and restaurant training with a pedagogical restaurant, healthcare and social services programs, fashion and textile trades, and specialized certifications in home assistance, fitting/alterations, and bar trades. The school supports student life through a boarding facility (Internat), student house (MDL), eco-delegate environmental program, and international exchange opportunities including Erasmus+ mobility. The institution also produces student media content through MelkiorTV WebTV. The school's website serves as the primary communication platform with parents and students, integrating institutional information, academic programs, and student activities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Restaurant Pédagogique (Pedagogical Restaurant) A hands-on training restaurant where hospitality and restaurant students practice their skills by serving meals to customers.
• Hôtel Pédagogique (Pedagogical Hotel) Training hotel facilities for hospitality students to practice accommodation services.
• Section Internationale Américaine (American International Section) American International Section offering bilingual education with exchanges to the United States.
• Section Internationale Brésilienne (OIB) (Brazilian International Section) Brazilian International Section with Portuguese language instruction and exchanges with Brazil.
• CAP/BAC PRO Hôtellerie Restauration Vocational certificates and diplomas in cooking, service, and hospitality management.
• CAP/BAC PRO Sanitaire et Social Vocational programs in healthcare and social services including CAP Petite Enfance, CAP ATMFC, BAC PRO ASSP.
• CAP/BAC PRO Métiers de la Mode (MMV) Vocational programs in fashion design, tailoring, and garment making.
• BTS ESF - Économie Sociale et Familiale Higher technician diploma in Social and Family Economics, preparing students for social services careers.
• BTS HR - Hôtellerie et Restauration Higher technician diploma in Hospitality and Restaurant Management.
• Certificat de Spécialisation Aide à Domicile (CSAD) Specialization certificate training students to assist families, elderly or disabled persons with daily living activities.
• Certificat de Spécialisation Essayage Retouche Vente (CS ERV) Specialization in garment fitting, alterations and sales for fashion industry professionals.
• Certificat de Spécialisation des Métiers du Bar Specialization certificate in bar trades training students in cocktail preparation, bar management, and customer service.
• Internat (Boarding Service) Boarding facilities for students, including meals and supervised activities.
• Maison des Lycéens (MDL) Student house providing extracurricular activities, events, and student representation services.
• ULIS - Unités Localisées pour l'Inclusion Scolaire Inclusive education units for students with disabilities.
• Parcours Préparatoire au Professorat des Écoles Preparation program for elementary school teaching careers.
• FCIL - Formation Complémentaire d'Initiative Locale Local initiative training courses including FCIL Boucanage (smoking/preserving techniques) and CSS preparation.
• Erasmus+ Mobility Programs European mobility programs enabling students to study and train abroad in Spain, Portugal, and Sint Maarten.

Quantifiable outcome

• 100% student pass rate in professional exams and baccalauréat examinations

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• Académie de GuyanecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024The school operates under the Guyane Regional Education Authority which provides administrative oversight, funding, curriculum guidelines, and policy direction for all educational activities and programs.
• Ethical Culture Fieldston School (New York, USA)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAmerican international section exchange partner school in New York. Students from the American section participate in cultural and linguistic exchange trips to the Fieldston School, including language immersion and homestay programs.
• Lion's Club GuyaneminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal service organization that provides financial support for the American International Section's exchange programs and fundraising activities including tombolas.
• Laboratoire Biostratège GuyaneminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInnovative laboratory specializing in extraction of natural resources from Guyane, partnered with the school for the 'Au cœur des saveurs guyanaises' project using local super fruits (wassaï, awara, cupuaçu) in culinary competitions.
• DGTM (Direction Générale des Territoires et de la Mer)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGovernment directorate partnered with eco-delegates for climate change awareness exhibition during Fête de la Science, addressing environmental impacts specific to Guyane.
• ATMO GuyaneminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAir quality monitoring organization partnered with eco-delegates for the 'Protégeons notre Air' traveling exhibition addressing air quality issues in Guyane.
• Les Toques GuyanaisesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAssociation of professional chefs from Guyane who serve as jury members for culinary competitions and provide industry expertise for hospitality training programs.
• Ecole Maternelle ZéphirminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEarly childhood education partner for dental hygiene outreach program where students practice teaching skills with young children.
• Croix Rouge Française (Guyane)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHumanitarian organization partnered with BTS ESF students for charity collection drives and community service projects.
• Cordées de la Réussite (Guyane-Martinique)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional network connecting schools for mentorship and university preparation. Lycée Melkior-Garré participates in national 'Cordées de la Réussite' program with exchanges between Guyane and Martinique schools.
• Ecole Elémentaire René BartélémyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerElementary school partner for ACROSPORT (acrobatic gymnastics) demonstrations where senior students perform for and teach younger children.
• Ecole Maternelle Joséphine HorthminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPreschool partner for ACROSPORT outreach program where the school's acrobatic gymnastics group performs for young students.
• Convention with Estado d'Amapá (Brazil)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCross-border cooperation framework agreement between Guyane and the Brazilian state of Amapá, including educational exchanges and the French Language Center in Macapá.
• Erasmus+ Consortium (Spain, Portugal, Sint Maarten)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEuropean mobility program providing student exchanges: BAC PRO AEPA students to Costa del Sol Spain and Portugal, BAC PRO ASSP students to Sint Maarten. Includes CLIP project for digital inclusion.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Lycée Français de New York: Established French international school in New York City. Comparable as a French educational institution offering bilingual French-English programs and exchange partnerships, though it serves an expatriate community and charges tuition rather than operating as a public institution.
• Lycée Français de São Paulo: French international school in São Paulo, Brazil. Comparable as a French educational institution with Portuguese language instruction and Brazilian exchange programs, directly relevant given the subject school's Brazilian International Section partnership.

Direct peers

• Lycée Raymond Néris: Public French polyvalent lycée in Cayenne, French Guiana. Directly comparable as another comprehensive public secondary institution under the same regional education authority, offering overlapping general and vocational programs.
• Ethical Culture Fieldston School: Private K-12 school in New York City. Relevant as the subject school's explicit exchange partner for the American International Section, hosting students for language immersion and cultural exchange programs.
• Lycée Paul Kapel: Public French polyvalent lycée in Cayenne region. Comparable as a French public secondary school in French Guiana serving the same territorial market with similar curriculum structures and government funding model.
• Lycée Félix Éboué: Public French general and technological lycée located in Cayenne, French Guiana. Directly comparable as a fellow public secondary school operating under the Académie de la Guyane, serving the same student population with similar general and technological tracks.
• Lycée Léon-Gontran Damas: Public French polyvalent lycée in Cayenne, French Guiana. Offers similar comprehensive secondary education pathways under the Académie de la Guyane, competing for the same student catchment in the Cayenne area.

Regional players

• Lycée Saint-Laurent (French Guiana): Public French lycée in Saint-Laurent-du-Maroni, French Guiana. Comparable as a public secondary school in the same French overseas territory, though serving a different geographic catchment area in western French Guiana.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/acguyane
• Facebookfacebook.com/acguyane
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/lyc%C3%A9e-polyvalent-melkior-et-garr%C3%A9
• Instagraminstagram.com/acguyane

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Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

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