Lycée des Métiers Pierre Doriole

What Lycée des Métiers Pierre Doriole does

Lycée des Métiers Pierre Doriole is a public vocational high school (lycée professionnel) located at 221 rue de Périgny in La Rochelle, Charente-Maritime, France, operating under the French Ministry of Education via the Académie de Poitiers. It delivers state-accredited vocational qualifications across two thematic streams: "Services aux personnes" (care for the elderly, childcare, aesthetics, animation) and "Services aux entreprises" (commerce, administration, logistics, catering). The portfolio spans three tiers — preparatory classes (3ème prépa-métiers), vocational diplomas (CAP, two-year) and vocational baccalaureates (Bac Pro, three-year), plus a higher technician certificate (BTS Management Commercial Opérationnel, two-year). The UFA Doriole apprenticeship unit enables work-study delivery for the Bac Pro Métiers du Commerce et de la Vente (MCV), where students alternate between school-based instruction (~20 weeks/year) and employer-based practical work under one- or two-year apprenticeship contracts.

The school's operating model is built on three reinforcing pillars: (1) mandatory workplace training periods of 16–22 weeks across programs (PFMP stages), (2) a dense network of local enterprise partnerships in the Charente-Maritime region (Żabka, Conad, KPMG, Stade Rochelais, LEA Nature, Sarrion, AFT Transport et Logistique, Banque Alimentaire, France Challenge, Subaqua Club La Rochelle), and (3) international mobility through Erasmus+ accreditation, with BTS MCO students completing two-month internships in Poland, Italy, Spain and Ireland. The technology stack is entirely composed of standard French national education platforms — Pronote (student information system), ENT Académie de Poitiers (digital workspace), Turbo-Self (cafeteria management), Cyclades (exam registration), EduConnect, PARCOURSUP, PIX (digital skills certification), and CPRO Education — with no proprietary technology, custom platforms, or AI/ML systems. The institution is led by a Proviseur (principal), M. Froidure Cailletier, and is publicly funded; no tuition revenue, commercial pricing, or equity ownership applies.

Name

Lycée des Métiers Pierre Doriole

Legal name

Lycée des métiers des services à la personne et aux entreprises Pierre Doriole

Website

https://lycee-doriole.fr

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Lycée des Métiers Pierre Doriole is a French public vocational high school in La Rochelle offering CAP, Bac Pro, and BTS programs in services to persons and enterprises, serving roughly 500+ students via school-based and apprenticeship (UFA) tracks.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Vocational Education / Public Secondary Education

NAICS

Technical and Trade Schools (6115), Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYEDAJAAAJ

Public Career & Technical Education (CTE) Centers & Programs

Education/K–12 / Primary & Secondary Education/Public K–12 Schools & Districts

SECONDARYEDAKANAF

Work-Based Learning Programs (Internships, Apprenticeships, Community-Based Instruction)

Education/Special Education & Learning Support Services/Transition Services (Post-Secondary, Employment & Independent Living)

SECONDARYEDAHAEAF

Cooperative Education (Co-op) Technical Universities

Education/Higher Education (Colleges & Universities)/Technical & Polytechnic Universities

Keywords

• Vocational education
• Professional training
• Technical diplomas
• French high school
• Services training

Headquarters

HQ city

La Rochelle

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Lycée des Métiers Pierre Doriole is a French public vocational high school delivering state-recognized vocational diplomas (CAP, Bac Pro, BTS) with two main specializations: Services to Persons and Services to Enterprises. The school serves secondary and post-secondary students in the La Rochelle region, combining classroom instruction with practical training periods in workplace settings. Educational operations are supported by digital platforms for grade tracking, communication, canteen management, and national exam administration.

Product overview

Lycée des Métiers Pierre Doriole is a vocational high school offering a comprehensive portfolio of professional training programs from middle school preparation (3ème Prépa-Métiers) through vocational diplomas (CAP), professional baccalaureates (Bac Pro), and higher technician certificates (BTS). The school specializes in two main sectors: Services to Persons (care, animation, childcare, elderly assistance, beauty) and Services to Enterprises (commerce, administration, logistics, restaurant). Programs are available in traditional school-based format or through apprenticeship (UFA), with European section options providing international mobility via Erasmus+ partnerships.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• UFA Doriole (Unité de Formation en Alternance): Apprenticeship training unit allowing students to combine theoretical education with practical work experience in enterprises

Products and services

• CAP (Certificat d'Aptitude Professionnelle) programs State-recognized French vocational diploma programs at the secondary level, typically completed in two years after collège. Offered with specializations in services to persons and services to enterprises for students aged 15 and above seeking direct entry into the workforce.
• Bac Pro (Baccalauréat Professionnel) programs State-recognized three-year French vocational baccalaureate programs typically completed after collège. Specializations in services to persons and services to enterprises prepare students either for direct workforce entry or for further BTS studies. Includes mandatory workplace internship periods (périodes de formation en milieu professionnel).
• BTS (Brevet de Technicien Supérieur) programs State-recognized two-year French post-secondary technical diploma programs typically pursued after a Bac Pro or Bac Général. Align with service-sector specializations offered at the school and provide higher-level technical credentials for advanced employment or further study.
• Specialization: Services to Persons Vocational training specialization covering service-sector occupations related to caring for individuals (children, elderly, persons with disabilities), household services, and personal services. Delivered across CAP, Bac Pro, and BTS diploma levels.
• Specialization: Services to Enterprises Vocational training specialization covering service-sector occupations related to administrative, commercial, and organizational support functions for businesses. Includes areas such as office administration, accounting assistance, sales, and customer relations. Delivered across CAP, Bac Pro, and BTS diploma levels.

Quantifiable outcome

• Students placed 3rd and 5th nationally in AMOPA 'Mon CV Vidéo' competition

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration10 records

Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Żabka (Poland)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Six BTS MCO students completed 2-month internships at Żabka retail locations in Gdansk, Poland as part of Erasmus+ program. Students gained experience in proximity retail operations, customer service in a different commercial culture, and English language professional communication.
• Conad (Sardinia, Italy)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Two BTS MCO students completed internships with Conad supermarket chain in Sardinia, Italy. Students immersed in Italian-speaking professional environment while developing commerce and customer relationship skills.
• Erasmus+ (European Union)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025EU-funded mobility program enabling student internships abroad. The school has received Erasmus+ accreditation allowing BTS MCO and other program students to complete professional training periods in partner countries including Poland, Italy, Spain (Salamanca, Granada), and Ireland (Dublin).
• Excelia Business School La RochellecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in Cordées de la Réussite program. Organizes immersion days where vocational students experience higher education environment, receive career guidance including CV writing, motivation letters, interview preparation, and introduction to business school programs and CPGE voie professionnelle.
• Lycée de la Venise Verte (Niort)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in Cordées de la Réussite network, hosting orientation events and sharing resources for vocational students' progression to higher education.
• Lycée Polyvalent Merleau Ponty (Rochefort)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCordées de la Réussite partner institution collaborating on student support and progression programs.
• AFT Transport et LogistiquecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOrganization responsible for training in transport and logistics sectors. Provides educational interventions for Bac Pro Logistique students including interactive sessions (Kahoot quizzes) about logistics careers, workplace safety training, and industry orientation. Partner for Challenge Logistique et Transport academic competition.
• Sarrion (La Rochelle)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal logistics company hosting 1ère Bac Pro Logistique students for 'classe en entreprise' (company class) immersion. Students visited warehouses, heard employee testimonials, participated in practical logistics activities, and presented their learning to company leadership.
• Subaqua Club La RochelleminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal diving club partnering on the TAGORA project involving a fin-swimming crossing from mainland to Île de Ré. Students organized the event as part of the Concours académique des Métiers de Demain, developing project management and event organization skills.
• France ChallengecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommercial project company providing a sales challenge where students (from 2nde MRC to BTS MCO) practice real sales activities including face-to-face sales, B2B and B2C sales, e-commerce, and catalog presentation. BTS students mentor younger students through the challenge.
• LEA Nature (La Rochelle)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal organic food company ('Laboratoire d'Équilibre Alimentaire') hosting Cordées de la Réussite students for company visits. Students learn about organic/bio products, sustainable packaging, biodiversity gardens, and career opportunities in commerce, marketing, and logistics.
• Stade RochelaisminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProfessional rugby club hosting Bac Pro MCV students for behind-the-scenes tours. Students learn about back-office operations, merchandising, commercial strategies, and sales force activities in professional sports management.
• KPMG (Lagord)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAccounting firm providing professional intervention for AGORA students. KPMG professionals conducted CV and cover letter workshops, mock interviews, and professional behavior training including dress code and communication advice.
• Banque Alimentaire de Charente MaritimeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFood bank partnership where Bac Pro Logistique students participate in spring and autumn food collections at supermarkets and sorting activities at the Périgny warehouse. Project ran from 2015-2019.
• Entreprendre pour ApprendreminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAssociation supporting mini-enterprise projects for students. Partnered with KIF KEBAB (Aytré) to help students create 'L'EchoRecup' mini-enterprise, which ranked 7th academically in 2018-2019.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Emerging players

• Pigier: Private French vocational school network specializing in commerce, administration, and BTS-level programs. Competes for the same BTS MCO applicant pool with greater commercial agility and national branding.
• Excelia Business School La Rochelle: Local higher-education partner within Pierre Doriole's Cordées de la Réussite network. Offers post-bac business programs that overlap with BTS MCO graduate progression pathways and compete for commerce-oriented students in the La Rochelle catchment.

Direct peers

• AFTRAL: France's leading transport and logistics training network (formerly AFT Transport et Logistique), explicitly listed as a Pierre Doriole partner for Bac Pro Logistique students. Offers competing apprenticeship and vocational tracks in adjacent sectors.
• Lycée Professionnel Rompsay: Public vocational high school in La Rochelle co-organizing the annual Forum de l'emploi with Pierre Doriole. Operates the same French public vocational model with overlapping services-sector programs and the same regional student pool.
• Lycée de la Venise Verte: Public vocational institution in Niort participating with Pierre Doriole in the Cordées de la Réussite network. Comparable French public vocational model serving an adjacent Nouvelle-Aquitaine catchment.
• Lycée Polyvalent Merleau Ponty: Public secondary institution in Rochefort partnering with Pierre Doriole on Cordées de la Réussite. Comparable public vocational/secondary model drawing from the same regional student pool.

Broad incumbents

• Greta: National public network of continuing-education groupings attached to French lycées. Greta La Rochelle and regional peers offer overlapping vocational certifications and compete for adult and post-bac reskilling learners.
• AFPA: France's national vocational training agency for adult learners, offering a broad portfolio of CAP, Bac Pro, and BTS-equivalent programs across the country. Competes with Pierre Doriole for continuing-education and reskilling demand in the same services sectors.
• CCI Formation (CCI Campus): French Chamber of Commerce vocational training network offering BTS MCO, commerce, and business programs nationally. Closely overlaps with Pierre Doriole's BTS MCO offering and broader commerce/administration tracks.

Others

• Entreprendre pour Apprendre: French educational NGO that partners with Pierre Doriole on mini-enterprise projects (e.g., L'EchoRecup). Functions as an ecosystem enabler rather than a direct competitor, supporting student entrepreneurship curricula across France.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

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