LYCEE GENERAL ET TECHNOLOGIQUE GAMBETTA CARNOT

What LYCEE GENERAL ET TECHNOLOGIQUE GAMBETTA CARNOT does

LYCEE GENERAL ET TECHNOLOGIQUE GAMBETTA CARNOT (also known as Cité scolaire Gambetta-Carnot) is a French public educational institution located in Arras, Hauts-de-France, operating under the Ministère de l'Education Nationale. It delivers a vertically integrated curriculum spanning Collège, Lycée général et technologique (including European sections in English and German, ABIBAC, and a Chinese Oriental Section), Classes Préparatoires aux Grandes Écoles (CPGE), BTS programs (most recently BTS Electrotechnique par Apprentissage), paramédical preparation, and GRETA continuing education, alongside a sports section in Canoë-Kayak. The campus includes an internat of 125 boarding places opened in 2017 and a self-service cafeteria serving approximately 900 meals per day following a major 2008 reorganization.

The institution serves secondary and post-secondary students primarily drawn from its mandated geographic sector, supplemented by CPGE, BTS, and GRETA learners who compete on merit rather than residence. Its business model is publicly funded: core operations are financed through Ministry of Education budgetary allocations, with supplementary revenue from boarding fees, cantine receipts, and GRETA continuing-education tuition. There is no commercial pricing model or marketing-led go-to-market; enrollment is governed by sector rules for compulsory-age students and by application/selection for post-Bac tracks. Notable distinguishing features include a 30+ year partnership with a German partner school, exchange programs spanning Sweden, Spain, Canada, China, Italy, and the UK, and university pipeline agreements with Université d'Artois, Lille 2, and Lille 3. The institution has accumulated national recognition through competition wins in mathematics, swimming, canoe-kayak, and literature (Goncourt des Lycéens, 2006).

Strategically, the institution is in a deliberate expansion phase at the program-surface level rather than at the geographic level: 2023 saw the opening of CHAAP, EPPCS specialty sections, and BTS Electrotechnique par Apprentissage, extending both general and vocational/applied offerings. There is no evidence of M&A, external fundraising, or geographic expansion beyond international exchange partnerships. As a public-sector entity, its growth is bounded by Ministry policy, demographic trends in the Arras catchment, and competitive positioning against neighboring public and private établissements.

Name

LYCEE GENERAL ET TECHNOLOGIQUE GAMBETTA CARNOT

Legal name

LYCEE GENERAL ET TECHNOLOGIQUE GAMBETTA CARNOT

Website

https://lycee.gambetta.arras.free.fr

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

French public educational institution in Arras delivering Collège, Lycée général et technologique, CPGE, BTS, paramédical preparation, and GRETA continuing education, plus boarding and international exchange programs, funded primarily by the Ministry of Education.

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akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Arras

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Government Education Funding: Core funding provided by the French Ministry of National Education (Ministère de l'Education Nationale) as a public établissement scolaire. Education is free for students under French public education system.
2. Boarding Fees (Internat): The boarding facility (internat) charges fees for accommodation, meals, and assistance. Fee schedule is published annually on the school's website in PDF format.
3. Continuing Education via GRETA: Partnership with GRETA Grand Artois for adult continuing education and professional retraining programs, generating revenue through course fees.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

A French public cité scolaire in Arras delivering a full educational pathway from Collège (middle school) through Lycée (General and Technological Baccalaureate), CPGE preparatory classes, BTS vocational diplomas, paramedical preparation, and GRETA continuing education. Supporting services include an on-campus boarding school (internat) with 125 places and specialized language, arts, and sports sections.

Product overview

LYCEE GENERAL ET TECHNOLOGIQUE GAMBETTA CARNOT is a comprehensive French educational institution (cité scolaire) offering a unified portfolio of educational programs: Collège (middle school), Lycée with General and Technological Baccalaureate tracks, CPGE preparatory classes for elite higher education, BTS vocational certificates, paramedical preparation, and continuing education through GRETA. The institution supplements core academic programs with specialized modules including European language sections (English, German, Chinese), ABIBAC bilingual baccalaureate, sports sections (canoë-kayak), and arts options (plastic arts, theater). Supporting services include on-campus boarding facilities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

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Products and services

• Collège (Middle School) Lower secondary education program (sixième to troisième) for students aged approximately 11–15, delivering general education with options in sports, arts, and languages, and preparing students for the Brevet des Collèges national exam.
• Lycée – Baccalauréat Général et Technologique Upper secondary education offering General Baccalaureate (séries générales) and Technological Baccalaureate (STMG, STI2D) tracks, with specializations including EPPCS and access to European, Oriental, and ABIBAC sections.
• CPGE – Classes Préparatoires aux Grandes Ecoles Preparatory classes for elite higher education institutions, including the Lettres et Sciences Humaines track and the Commerce et Management (ECE) track, with mock oral exam practice supported by the Rotary Club d'Arras-Vauban.
• BTS Programs Higher Technical Certificate programs including BTS Assurance, BTS Professions Immobilières, BTS Motorisations Toutes Energies, and BTS Electrotechnique, with the Electrotechnique track also offered as an apprenticeship.
• Préparation Paramédicale Paramedical preparation program for students seeking entry into medical or paramedical schools, supporting Parcoursup reapplication via dossier reinforcement.
• Formation Continue (GRETA) Continuing education and professional retraining programs delivered through the GRETA Grand Artois network for adult learners in Hauts-de-France.
• Internat (Boarding School) On-campus boarding facility providing accommodation, meals, and supervision with 125 places across Collège, Lycée pré-Bac, and Lycée post-Bac cohorts.

Quantifiable outcome

• Multiple national-level competition winners in mathematics (Olympiades, Kangourou, Cyberol), swimming, and canoe-kayak championships
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

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Partnerships

22 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Université d'ArtoiscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFormal convention agreement with the University of Artois for post-Bac student pathways. Partners include Artois (IUT Lens, IUT Béthune) and IUT Lens & Béthune, facilitating student transitions and academic recognition between the lycée and university programs.
• Université de Lille (Lille 2, Lille 3)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerConvention agreements with Université Lille 2 and Lille 3 for student orientation, transition, and academic pathway coordination.
• ISIT ParisminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerConvention agreement facilitating student pathways to ISIT Paris (Institute of Intercultural Management and Languages).
• IEP Bordeaux (Sciences Po Bordeaux)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerConvention agreement for student pathways to Institut d'Etudes Politiques de Bordeaux.
• CESI ArrasminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerConvention agreement with CESI engineering school in Arras for post-Bac student pathways, including BTS Electrotechnique par apprentissage opened in 2023.
• Rotary Club d'Arras-VaubancoreGTM or Marketing PartnerAnnual mock oral interview sessions (oraux blancs) for CPGE students preparing for grandes écoles entrance exams. Rotary members serve as jury members alongside professors and alumni. Also supports theatre performances and charitable initiatives.
• AFS Vivre sans FrontièresminorGTM or Marketing PartnerInternational student exchange organization placing foreign students at the school for immersion stays of 6 months to 1 year. Supported by BTS trilingual student volunteers.
• Education First (EF)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerInternational exchange organization facilitating placement of foreign students at the school.
• YFU FranceminorGTM or Marketing PartnerYouth exchange organization providing international student placements at the school.
• Théâtre d'Arras (Tandem Arras-Douai)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCultural partnership with the municipal theatre providing students access to performances, concerts, and cultural events. The theatre supports school events including conferences and performances.
• Musée des Beaux-Arts d'ArrasminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCultural partnership with the municipal art museum supporting art history education and school visits.
• Institut Confucius d'ArtoiscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with the Confucius Institute at the University of Artois supporting the Chinese language and Oriental Section (SELO) programs at the school.
• L'Etre-LieuminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCultural partner organization referenced on the school's partners section.
• Programme Voltaire (Germany)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerEuropean exchange program between France and Germany, supporting German language learning and cultural immersion. Students from various countries (Paraguay, Ecuador, Canada, Finland, Germany, Peru) are hosted annually.
• Königin-Mathilde-Gymnasium Herford (Germany)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSister school exchange program dating from 1975 (celebrating 30+ years). Annual bilateral exchanges between students, joint cultural visits, and school-to-school collaboration. Recognized as one of the oldest and most continuous school exchanges in the academy.
• Gymnasium Värnamo (Sweden)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLongstanding bilateral exchange partnership with Swedish school in Värnamo. Annual student visits in both directions. Photos and documentation shared on dedicated exchange website.
• IES Las Lagoas de Ourense (Spain)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSpanish-French exchange program with school in Ourense, Galicia. 33 Spanish students hosted in Arras for two weeks; French students visited Spain in return.
• Fh Collins Secondary School (Canada)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational sister school relationship listed as part of the school's international jumelage/partnership program.
• Gymnasium Värnamo Exchange Site (China)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational sister school relationship listed as part of the school's international partnership program.
• Liceo Comenio Napoli (Italy)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational sister school relationship listed as part of the school's international partnership program.
• Figy Skola Värnamo (Sweden)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational sister school relationship listed as part of the school's international partnership program.
• Kent County Council / Dartford Technology College (UK)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEuropean Interreg IIIA 'Link:Ed' project partnering with Kent County Council and Dartford Technology College for cross-border educational cooperation. Includes teacher visits, student mobility, and joint pedagogical projects. Part of broader inter-academy cooperation program.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Lycée Voltaire: Wattignies-based public lycée in the Académie de Lille. Similar institutional positioning and program mix to Gambetta-Carnot.
• Lycée Faidherbe: Lille-based public lycée with comparable CPGE offerings (Lettres, Commerce) and strong academic reputation. Comparable in scope of post-Bac programs and similar Académie de Lille governance.
• Lycée Baggio: Lille public lycée with comprehensive secondary and BTS programs. Similar institutional profile within Académie de Lille.
• Lycée Henri Wallon: Valenciennes public lycée with similar comprehensive secondary and post-Bac offerings. Comparable single-campus cité scolaire model in northern Hauts-de-France.
• Lycée Pierre de Coubertin: Boulogne-sur-Mer public lycée with strong sports section tradition. Comparable in athletic-academic dual-track positioning, particularly for school-based sports programs.
• Lycée Robespierre (Arras): Public lycée in Arras that hosts the Internat de Ville referenced in Gambetta-Carnot's boarding partnership. Direct same-city peer with overlapping CPGE/Lycée programs.
• Lycée Valentine Labbé: Lille public lycée with comparable secondary and post-Bac program mix. Directly comparable in governance structure and target student population.
• Lycée Gaston Berger: Lille public lycée offering comprehensive secondary and post-Bac programs including CPGE and BTS. Comparable scale and program breadth within the same academy.
• Lycée Saint-Jean: Douai public lycée offering secondary and post-Bac programs in the same regional Hauts-de-France market. Comparable in scale and breadth of CPGE/BTS offerings.
• Lycée Notre-Dame de Grâce: Private lycée in Maubeuge offering secondary education in the same Hauts-de-France region. Comparable program structure but with private funding model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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