LYCEE D'EXCELLENCE

What LYCEE D'EXCELLENCE does

Lycée Edgar Morin, also referred to as the Lycée d'Excellence Edgar Morin, is a French public secondary school located at 264 rue d'Arras, 59500 Douai, in the Hauts-de-France region. Founded in September 2010 under the supervision of the French Ministry of Education (Académie de Lille, establishment code 0596892W), it operates as a designated Lycée d'Excellence with selective admissions via a candidacy dossier. The school delivers the standard French baccalauréat curriculum (seconde, première, terminale) and serves secondary-school-age students drawn from across the Douaisis region, with an internat (boarding facility) for those needing accommodation.

Its core offering combines academic instruction with a portfolio of differentiated extracurricular programs: the BIMer (Brevet d'Initiation à la Mer) maritime studies program, the annual Journée Justice civic program with the Cour d'Appel de Douai, the Objectif JO Paris 2024 Olympic mentorship track, the Auschwitz memory project, and arts and sports ateliers including theatre, photography, music, judo, football, and pétanque. Technology use is limited to the national ENT (Espace Numérique de Travail) digital workspace and Pronote student information system — standard public-sector educational tools rather than proprietary platforms.

The school has no commercial revenue model: as a public educational establishment it charges no tuition and is funded by the French state. Its customers are students and their families in the Douaisis catchment; its distribution is via a candidacy dossier submitted typically by mid-May for the following rentrée, complemented by immersion events for collège students and post-bac orientation through the national Parcoursup platform. The school has built deep partnerships with IMT Nord Europe, the Conservatoire de Douai, Nausicaá, ULCO, Université de Lille, Centrale Lille, the Cour d'Appel de Douai, the Ville de Douai, Douaisis Agglo, and Région Hauts-de-France, among others. National recognition includes the 2018 Grand Prix de l'Institut de France (Fondation Egalité des Chances) and the 2021 Prix Coup de Coeur du Jury at the Journée Nationale de l'Innovation (Ministère de l'Éducation Nationale).

Name

LYCEE D'EXCELLENCE

Legal name

Lycée Edgar Morin

Website

https://lycee-excellence-morin.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

2010

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Lycée Edgar Morin is a French public secondary school (Lycée d'Excellence) in Douai, founded 2010 under the Ministère de l'Éducation Nationale. It delivers baccalauréat programs with selective admissions to students across the Douaisis region, augmented by maritime, justice, Olympic, and arts programs through regional institutional partnerships.

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Headquarters

HQ city

Douai

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Others

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Lycée Edgar Morin is a French public secondary school (Lycée d'Excellence) that delivers general and specialized baccalaureate education (seconde, première, terminale) to secondary school students in the Douaisis region. Beyond the standard curriculum, it provides signature extracurricular programs in maritime studies (BIMer), civic and judicial education (Journée Justice), Olympic-athlete mentorship (Objectif JO Paris 2024), cultural memory work, arts, and competitive sports, supported by an internat (boarding) facility and partnerships with universities and regional institutions.

Product overview

Lycée Edgar Morin is a French public secondary school (lycée d'excellence) located in Douai, France. The institution offers standard French baccalaureate programs (seconde, première, terminale) along with specialized programs including sports sections (judo, football), maritime studies (BIMer), theater, photography, and science workshops. The school does not offer technology products or software services; it is an educational institution providing academic and extracurricular programs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Baccalaureate General Education Programs (L, ES, S tracks)
• Atelier (Workshops) Program

Quantifiable outcome

• Journée Justice brings together 350+ students from 10+ schools across the académie, with mock trials judged by real magistrates and prosecutors, and includes a national eloquence competition.
• +2 more outcomes

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Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

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

• IMT Nord EuropecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIn the framework of partnership with IMT Nord Europe, students benefit from tutoring and accompaniment by university students. After several evenings of activities at the lycée, students have the opportunity to discover the Douai campus: learning spaces, fablab, and university residences. An inspiring immersion for projecting more serenely into their future as students.
• Conservatoire à rayonnement régional de DouaicoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIn the framework of the convention between the Ville de Douai and the Lycée d'Excellence Edgar Morin, students follow a parcours in contemporary dance or music at the Conservatoire. Twelve students in the music parcours receive training in singing, piano, and music decoding, with a project to perform on the carillon atop the belfry of Douai. The school also collaborates with the Conservatoire on theatre productions.
• Nausicaà – Centre National de la MercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStudents from the BIMer workshop discover the backstage of Nausicaà where they attend the feeding of the stingray present in the lagoon. They learn about the ecosystem of Malpelo Island and the various professions that compose and operate the sea centre. Nausicaà also hosts visits for students as part of the BIMer maritime studies program.
• Douaisis AgglomajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDouaisis Agglo provides support for sports activities including the pétanque championship at the boulodrome, where the school's team achieved second place at the departmental level and qualified for the France championships. Douaisis Agglo has also supported various educational projects in the region.
• Ville de DouaicoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Ville de Douai is a key institutional partner supporting school events, cultural activities, sports programs, and educational projects. The school collaborates with the city's various departments including the library 'coeur de Bellain', the sports service, the gardens and living environment service, and participates in city events.
• Université du Littoral Côte d'Opale (ULCO)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFrida Lasram, oceanographer and maître de conférences at ULCO, provides videoconference sessions with students about maritime higher education programs (licences, masters, Parcoursup orientation) and presents her research on plankton and halieutic resources in the Mediterranean. Students from the BIMer workshop exchange with ULCO researchers.
• Les Sauveteurs en Mer – SNSMmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerStudents from the EPPCS specialty discover the missions of SNSM (sea rescue) including visits to the CFI SNSM Côte d'Opale – Calais station and boarding the All-Weather Lifeboat of the Calais station. Students receive hands-on training in basic sea rescue techniques as part of their EPPCS curriculum.
• Cour d'Appel de DouaicoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe school organizes the annual Journée Justice in partnership with the Cour d'Appel de Douai, bringing together 10 high schools from across the académie. Students participate in mock trials, eloquence competitions, and receive guidance from real magistrates, prosecutors, and lawyers. This is the third edition of this flagship civic education program.
• Faculté de droit de Douai – Université d'ArtoiscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe law faculty collaborates on the Journée Justice program, with M2 students from the faculty delivering mock assize court sessions. Faculty members also participate in Nuit du Droit events and provide guest lectures on legal topics for students.
• Tandem Scène NationalemajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorStudents attend free theatrical performances at the Tandem Scène Nationale as part of the 'école du spectateur' program. Ten performances per year are available to students. The school also collaborates on theatre productions that take place at the Tandem.
• Opéra de LilleminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThrough the association Asie Femmes d'Avenir, the Cantatrices choir group from the school was able to take a private tour of the Opéra de Lille and attend the concert 'Three women' with Fiona Mc Gown and ensemble I Giardini.
• Région Hauts-de-FrancemajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRégion Hauts-de-France provides funding support for various school activities and trips, including the Avignon theatre festival trip. Region representatives participate in school events such as the 'Les entreprises s'engagent' action organized by the CCI Douai.
• Fondation CGénialminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIn partnership with the Fondation CGénial, the school organizes 'Les Goûters de l'Orientation' throughout the school year: monthly meetings between secondary students and professionals from scientific, technical, and digital fields to discuss career paths and professional activities.
• MGENminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIn partnership with MGEN (Mutuelle Générale de l'Education Nationale), 15 members of the school team were able to receive training in First Aid in Mental Health (Premiers Secours en Santé Mentale) to support student and staff wellbeing.
• Facebook (institutional profile)minorOthersThe school maintains active institutional profiles on Facebook and Instagram for community outreach and communication with students and families.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Lycée Fermat: Elite public lycée in Toulouse known for scientific excellence and CPGE preparatory classes. Comparable as a selective public lycée d'excellence emphasizing STEM and post-bac orientation.
• Lycée Louis-le-Grand: Elite French public lycée in Paris with highly selective admissions and a strong tradition of preparing students for top grandes écoles. Directly comparable as a public excellence lycée with rigorous academic orientation and signature extracurricular programs.
• Lycée du Parc: Prestigious public lycée in Lyon with selective admissions and renowned scientific classes. Comparable as a public excellence lycée competing for high-achieving students via dossier-based selection.
• Lycée Champollion: Selective public lycée in Grenoble with strong academic and CPGE track record. Comparable as a public excellence lycée with rigorous baccalauréat preparation and post-bac guidance.
• Lycée Faidherbe: Historic public lycée in Lille (same académie as Douai) with strong academic reputation and selective prep classes. Most regionally relevant peer within the Académie de Lille system, competing for the same student pool.
• Lycée Hoche: Selective public lycée in Versailles known for academic excellence and CPGE programs. Comparable as a top-tier public lycée with selective admissions and rigorous post-bac orientation.
• Lycée Henri-IV: Top-tier public Parisian lycée renowned for academic excellence and selective admissions. Comparable to Lycée Edgar Morin as a public excellence lycée competing for high-performing students via dossier-based admissions.
• Lycée Janson de Sailly: Large public Parisian lycée with selective admissions and a wide range of specializations. Comparable as a public excellence lycée offering diverse tracks and strong post-bac preparation.

Emerging players

• Lycée Stanislas: Selective private Catholic lycée in Paris with strong academic results. Comparable as an excellence-oriented secondary school targeting high-performing students, though it operates under a private funding model.

Regional players

• Lycée Pierre-de-Fermat: Selective public lycée in Toulouse with strong scientific and mathematical tradition. Comparable as a French excellence lycée with rigorous academic programs, though it serves a different regional student base.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/lyceeedgarmorin
• Instagraminstagram.com/p/B-uFvO9o2K5/?igshid=qm1800ifaek1
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/lycee-d'excellence

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