Lycée des métiers Gaudier-Brzeska

What Lycée des métiers Gaudier-Brzeska does

Lycée des métiers Gaudier-Brzeska is a French public vocational and technological high school (lycée professionnel et technologique) located in Saint-Jean de Braye, Loiret, operating as an Établissement Public Local d'Enseignement under the French Ministry of Education and the Académie d'Orléans-Tours. Holding the official 'Lycée des métiers du Bâtiment et des Travaux Publics' label from the Ministry of Education, it serves approximately 850 students and apprentices across seven specialised trade sectors: Génie Énergétique, STI2D, Géomètre, Étude et économie de la construction, Bois, Bâtiment, and Travaux publics, spanning DNB, 3ème Prépa-Métiers, CAP, Bac Professionnel, STI2D, BTS and Licence professionnelle levels, plus a Bachelor of Cartography delivered in partnership with Orléans University. The school counts roughly 110 teachers, supports about 200 boarders, and operates the Pass I*LAB passive house teaching facility (144 m² SHON, 117 m² usable, 6 kWh/m²/year heating demand, n50 < 0.6 h⁻¹ airtightness) equipped with a 50-probe data acquisition system, eight construction-technology test walls, a Canadian well, double-flow ventilation and solar thermal/photovoltaic installations.

Teaching infrastructure includes the Plateaux Techniques (thermal-imaging cameras, Blower-Door air-permeability equipment, a renewable-energy plateau with heat pumps, condensing fuel/gas/wood boilers and CIAT air handling units), a recently installed Matériauthèque materials library in partnership with Materiaux.archi, and the ENT NetO'Centre digital learning environment. Apprenticeships are delivered through the UFA (Unité de Formation par Apprentissage) under the CFA Orléans-Tours, continuing education through GRETA Centre Val de Loire, and European mobility through Erasmus partnerships with schools and companies in Bulgaria, Latvia and Spain.

The school's business model is that of a publicly funded educational establishment: tuition is free to students, with operating budgets allocated by the French Ministry of Education and the Région Centre Val de Loire (which also financed the Pass I*LAB construction at €269,374 HT). Additional non-government income is generated through apprenticeship tax contributions (taxe d'apprentissage) from partner companies such as Bouygues Bâtiment Centre Sud Ouest, Eurovia, Colas, Eiffage and the FFB Loiret, which also supply work-placement sites (PFMP) for students and apprenticeship contracts through the UFA. Distribution runs through national rails (Parcoursup for BTS/Licence, academic assignment after 3ème, ONISEP orientation kiosks, open days), with a dedicated Bureau des Entreprises and three Référents école-entreprise coordinating employer relations. The school is led by Proviseure Florence BAILLOUX with Proviseur-adjoint Olivier BOUCHAUD, Secrétaire Générale Julie BODJI and Directeur Délégué aux Formations Thierry VASSEUR.

Name

Lycée des métiers Gaudier-Brzeska

Legal name

Lycée Gaudier-Brzeska

Website

https://lyceegaudier.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

French public vocational high school in Saint-Jean de Braye specialising in building and public works trades, serving 850 students through CAP, Bac Pro, BTS, apprenticeship and continuing education programmes with industry partnerships and a unique passive house teaching facility.

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Headquarters

HQ city

Saint Jean de Braye

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. State-funded Public Education: As a French public secondary education institution (EPLE), the school operates primarily through government funding from the Ministry of Education and regional council. Revenue comes from national education budgets allocated per student and program.

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Core offering

Lycée des métiers Gaudier-Brzeska is a French public vocational high school delivering building and public works trade education from secondary (3ème Prépa-Métiers, CAP, BAC Professionnel) through higher technician (BTS) and Licence Professionnelle levels across seven trade sectors. The school serves about 850 pupils, apprentices and GRETA trainees on a 25-acre campus with 110 teaching staff, and operates apprenticeship (UFA) and continuing education (GRETA) divisions alongside its school-based programs. Students may also be housed in the on-site boarding facility (capacity ~200) and use specialized teaching resources such as the Pass I*LAB passive house demonstrator, advanced technical workshops (Plateaux Techniques) with Blower-Door and thermography equipment, and the Matériauthèque materials library.

Product overview

Lycée Gaudier-Brzeska is a public vocational high school (lycée professionnel et technologique) labeled 'Lycée des métiers du Bâtiment et des Travaux Publics' located in Saint-Jean de Braye, France. The school offers a comprehensive portfolio of vocational and technological programs spanning seven trade sectors — Génie Énergétique, STI2D, Géomètre, Étude et économie de la construction, Bois, Bâtiment, and Travaux publics — across pre-baccalaureate (CAP, BAC Professionnel, 3ème Prépa-Métiers) and post-baccalaureate (STI2D, BTS, Licence professionnelle) levels. The portfolio includes approximately 10 CAP and BAC Professionnel programs (covering trades such as roofing, stone cutting, road construction, building finishing, HVAC installation, energy maintenance, carpentry, and public works), 4 BTS programs (BTS Bâtiment, BTS FABCR, BTS Travaux Publics, BTS SCBH), and a Licence pro en cartographie-topographie delivered in partnership with Orléans University. The school complements its academic offerings with a passive house demonstrator (Pass I*LAB), advanced technical workshops (Plateaux Techniques) equipped with thermal imaging and Blower-Door testing gear, a matériauthèque materials library, and a digital learning environment (ENT NetO'Centre). It also operates apprenticeship (UFA) and continuing education (GRETA) divisions, making it a multi-format vocational training institution serving approximately 850 students and apprentices.

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Products and services

• 3ème Prépa-Métiers Pre-baccalaureate preparation class for vocational trades, providing direct access to CAP or BAC Pro programs after middle school (classe de 3ème).
• CAP Couvreur Certificate of Professional Aptitude for roofers — preparation, installation, maintenance and repair of roofing on new or historic buildings.
• CAP Tailleur de pierre Certificate of Professional Aptitude for stone cutters — cutting, tracing and setting stone for construction, renovation and restoration of historic monuments.
• CAP Constructeur de Routes et d'Aménagements Urbains (CRAU) Certificate of Professional Aptitude for road constructors and urban development — construction and maintenance of road structures, pavements, drainage and utility networks.
• BAC Professionnel Aménagement Finition du Bâtiment Vocational baccalaureate in building fitting and finishing — execution of partition works, floor coverings and finish works on new-build or renovation sites.
• BAC Professionnel Installateur en Chauffage, Climatisation et Énergies Renouvelables (ICCER) Vocational baccalaureate in heating, air conditioning and renewable energy installation — sanitary, thermal, ventilation and air conditioning systems for residential and industrial settings.
• BAC Professionnel Maintenance et Efficacité Énergétique Vocational baccalaureate in maintenance and energy efficiency — servicing, optimization and corrective/preventive maintenance of thermal, HVAC and water treatment installations.
• BAC Professionnel Technicien d'Études du Bâtiment option B : Assistant en Architecture Vocational baccalaureate for building studies technicians — option B assistant architect. Technical documentation, cost estimation, construction management and architectural assistance.
• BAC Professionnel Technicien du Bâtiment : Organisation Réalisation du Gros-Œuvre (TORGO) Vocational baccalaureate for building technicians — structural work organization and execution. Masonry, concrete work and structural tasks on new-build, renovation and rehabilitation sites.
• BAC Professionnel Technicien Constructeur Bois Vocational baccalaureate for wood construction technicians — wood construction processes, traditional and CAD-based drafting, and wood construction site implementation.
• BAC Professionnel Technicien Menuisier Agenceur Vocational baccalaureate for carpenter and fitter technicians — space measurement, layout drawing, material selection, wood working, CNC machining and on-site furniture installation.
• BAC Professionnel Travaux Publics Vocational baccalaureate in public works — construction of civil engineering structures (bridges, tunnels, dams), roads, highways and pipeline installation.
• STI2D — Sciences et Technologies de l'Industrie et du Développement Durable Technological baccalaureate in sciences and technologies of industry and sustainable development — focused on architecture and construction, providing direct access to BTS-level studies.
• BTS Bâtiment Higher Technician Certificate in Building — 2-year post-baccalaureate program covering studies, site preparation and management of structural construction work for new-build or renovation projects.
• BTS FABCR — Finition et aménagement du bâtiment : conception et réalisation Higher Technician Certificate in building finishing and fitting: design and realization — 2-year post-baccalaureate program covering materials expertise, BIM processes, project design, cost estimation and site management for interior fitting and finishing works.
• BTS Travaux Publics Higher Technician Certificate in Public Works — 2-year post-baccalaureate program covering technical and economic studies, site preparation and work supervision for civil engineering projects.
• BTS Systèmes Constructifs Bois et Habitat (SCBH) Higher Technician Certificate in Wood Construction Systems and Housing — 2-year post-baccalaureate program covering economic studies, wood structural system design, production preparation and construction site management.
• Unité de Formation par Apprentissage (UFA) Apprenticeship training unit operating under the CFA of the Orléans-Tours academy — alternating school/company training for students combining theoretical education at the school with practical experience in partner enterprises, covering 13 to 21 weeks per year at the school depending on diploma level.
• Formation Continue / GRETA Centre Val de Loire Continuing education programs offered through the GRETA Centre Val de Loire network, covering qualification and professionalization for job seekers and employees seeking career changes, skill upgrades, or VAE (validation of acquired experience).
• Pass I*LAB — Maison Passive (Passive House Demonstration Facility) Experimental passive house demonstration center used as a teaching tool for bioclimatic construction. Features Canadian well ventilation, double-flow ventilation system (PAUL 360 DC), solar thermal and photovoltaic installations, a data acquisition center with 50 temperature probes, and 8 test walls with different construction technologies including masonry with exterior insulation, wood frame and straw construction. Achieves 6 kWh/m²/year heating energy demand and n50 < 0.6 h⁻¹ air tightness.

Quantifiable outcome

• 850 students trained annually across all programs
• +2 more outcomes

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Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• EuroviaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerConstruction and infrastructure company listed as a trusted partner of the school, contributing to student training and apprenticeship opportunities.
• Bouygues Bâtiment Centre Sud OuestcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMajor construction group partnering with the school for student placements, technical training, and industry collaboration in building trades.
• CNAM (Conservatoire National des Arts et Métiers)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational conservatory providing academic partnerships and professional development pathways for students.
• ColasminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRoad construction and infrastructure company collaborating with the school for public works training.
• EnvirobatminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional environmental building association providing expertise in sustainable construction practices.
• OPP BTPcoreTechnology or IntegrationProfessional Prevention Organization for Building and Public Works providing safety training resources and organizing competitions like '100 minutes pour la vie'.
• IDECminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerConstruction company listed as a partner for student training and industry collaboration.
• FFB (Fédération Française du Bâtiment Loiret)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLoiret branch of the French Building Federation, a major industry organization providing apprenticeships, job platform for student employment, and training partnerships.
• CapebminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerConfederation of Artisans and Small Building Companies providing industry connections and training support.
• FNTP (Fédération Nationale des Travaux Publics)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational Federation of Public Works providing industry partnerships for public works training programs.
• Ville de Saint-Jean de BrayeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal municipality as a trusted partner, collaborating on educational and community initiatives.
• Erasmus Program Partners (Bulgaria, Latvia, Spain)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEuropean mobility partnerships with schools and companies in Bulgaria, Latvia and Spain for student internships, job shadowing, and eTwinning projects.
• Région Centre Val de LoirecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional council as the building owner (Maître d'ouvrage) for the Pass I*LAB passive house project. Financed the 269,374€ HT construction work and 160,190.50€ HT pedagogical project costs.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• AFPA (Agence nationale pour la formation professionnelle des adultes): France's primary national network for adult vocational training, with strong construction and trades programs. Directly comparable as a vocational training provider for building trades, though AFPA focuses on adult learners rather than initial secondary education.
• Compagnons du Devoir: Traditional French apprenticeship network covering building trades (carpentry, masonry, roofing, stone cutting) through compagnonnage. Comparable as a pathway-based vocational training provider for construction trades with similar employer partnerships.
• GRETA (national continuing education network): National network of public continuing education centers operating within French lycées. The Gaudier-Brzeska site itself hosts a GRETA Centre Val de Loire unit; peer GRETA sites offer comparable continuing education across regions.
• BTP CFA (national network of construction apprenticeship training centers): National federation of apprenticeship training centers (CFA) dedicated to building and public works trades. Operates similar CAP, Bac Pro and BTS programs in construction across multiple regions and serves the same student/employer ecosystem.

Broad incumbents

• CNAM (Conservatoire National des Arts et Métiers): National public higher education institution offering professional training including in construction and engineering. Already a partner of Gaudier-Brzeska (academic pathway), and a broader incumbent in vocational/professional credentialing across France.
• École Nationale Supérieure d'Architecture de Paris-Belleville: National architecture school covering building design, construction and heritage. Comparable in addressing construction-related professional training but at a higher academic level and broader geographic scope.

Regional players

• CFAO BTP Île-de-France: Regional construction apprenticeship center serving the Île-de-France region. Operates CAP and Bac Pro programs in building trades with similar employer partnership models, but does not compete geographically with Gaudier-Brzeska.

Emerging players

• ESITC Caen (École Supérieure d'Ingénieurs des Travaux de la Construction): Specialized post-bac engineering school focused on construction and public works, offering comparable building trade specializations at a higher academic level. Comparable in domain focus though operating in a different educational tier.

Market position

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Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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