LYCEE GENERAL TECHNOLOGIQUE JEAN MACE

What LYCEE GENERAL TECHNOLOGIQUE JEAN MACE does

Lycée Général et Technologique Jean Macé is a public French secondary school (Établissement public local d'enseignement) located in Rennes, Brittany, operating under the supervision of the Rectorat de l'Académie de Rennes and the French Ministry of National Education. Founded in 1959 on a site with educational history dating to 1842, the school serves approximately 1,121 to 1,148 students across 34 classes, organized into 10 divisions of seconde, 10 divisions of première (8 general and 2 STMG), 9 divisions of terminale (7 general and 2 STMG), and 4 BTS divisions. The institution is staffed by approximately 50–60 personnel including a proviseur (Lionel HAYS), a proviseure adjointe, a secretary general, two CPEs, ten AEDs, two school psychologists, three secretaries, two gestion staff, one nurse, four lab technicians, one receptionist, two technical/maintenance staff, four or more restaurant staff, and ten or more general service agents.

The school's academic portfolio spans the full secondary-to-higher-education continuum. At the secondary level, it delivers the general baccalaureate with multiple specialty tracks (LLCE, mathematics, physics-chemistry, SVT, HLP, SES) and the technological STMG baccalaureate with specializations in HR/Communication, Finance, and Marketing. Post-baccalaureate offerings include BTS Support à l'Action Managériale (SAM) with a Fonction Publique Territoriale track and BTS Commerce International (CI) with Erasmus+ mobility and gap-year opportunities in China and India. Distinctive programs include the only ESABAC French-Italian binational section in Brittany, a bilingual French-Breton track with Welsh exchange, European sections in English/German/Spanish, optional third-language courses (Italian LV3, Russian, Chinese), Latin electives, a Mathispano project class, and sports sections in table tennis and women's basketball. The school hosts 69 boarding places across three floors, a documentation and information center (CDI), and a SAS EHPI support structure for high-potential students.

International mobility is central to the school's positioning. It holds the Erasmus+ Charter for Higher Education 2021–2027 (reference 2021-1-FR01-KA131-HED-000007692) and maintains active exchange partnerships spanning Masconomet High School in Massachusetts (40-year biennial partnership, 16 students per cycle), Scoil Mhuire and Douglas Community College in Cork, Ireland (23 students March 2025), HKT Örnsköldsvik in Sweden, Ysgol Gyfun Plasmawr in Wales, the University of Erlangen-Nürnberg in Germany, the Europäische Akademie Otzenhausen, and the French-German Youth Office (OFAJ). Operationally, the school relies on standard French education technology infrastructure: Pronote for student information management, Toutatice ENT for digital workspace, MyTurboSelf for cafeteria payments, EduConnect for identity, BreizhGo/KorriGo for transportation, and SOLTÉA for apprenticeship tax. Funding derives from French government education appropriations (Ministry of Education, Rectorat de Rennes Academy, Brittany Region) supplemented by social-pricing canteen and boarding fees; no commercial revenue is disclosed.

Name

LYCEE GENERAL TECHNOLOGIQUE JEAN MACE

Legal name

LYCEE GENERAL TECHNOLOGIQUE JEAN MACE

Website

https://lycee-jeanmace-rennes.ac-rennes.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

1959

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Public French secondary school in Rennes, Brittany, offering general and technological baccalaureate tracks plus BTS higher education diplomas to approximately 1,148 students across 34 classes, operating under the French Ministry of Education with distinctive ESABAC and bilingual Breton specializations.

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Headquarters

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Rennes

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

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GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Others

Revenue model

1. Public Education Funding: Government-funded public secondary education institution. Funded by the French Ministry of Education, Rennes Academy, and Brittany Region. Additional revenue from canteen services and boarding fees.
2. Canteen and Boarding Services: Revenue from canteen meals (demi-pension) and boarding facilities (internat). Tariffs based on family resources under Brittany Region's social and solidarity pricing system implemented September 2022.

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Core offering

Lycée Jean Macé is a public French secondary and post-secondary school providing general and technological education to approximately 1,148 students in Rennes, France. It offers the Baccalauréat Général with specialty tracks, the Baccalauréat Technologique STMG (the only ESABAC track in Brittany), and two BTS higher education diplomas (Support à l'Action Managériale and Commerce International). The school supplements core academics with European sections, a bilingual Breton track, boarding facilities, and international exchange programs via Erasmus+ and bilateral partnerships.

Product overview

LYCEE JEAN MACE is a general and technological secondary school in Rennes, France, offering a comprehensive educational portfolio. The institution provides secondary education through the Baccalauréat Général and Baccalauréat Technologique STMG tracks, complemented by two BTS (higher education diploma) programs: Support à l'Action Managériale and Commerce International. Specialized offerings include European sections (maths-English), bilingual Breton program, and the ESABAC Franco-Italian binational program. The school also provides language electives (Italian LV3, Russian, Chinese), Latin option, and Mathispano mathematics project class. Student life is supported through Pronote for academic management, MyTurboSelf for cafeteria services, 69-place boarding facilities, a documentation center (CDI), and SAS EHPI support for high-potential students. International mobility is facilitated through Erasmus+ partnerships and exchange programs with Ireland, USA, Sweden, Germany, Wales, and China.

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Products and services

• Baccalauréat Général Three-year general baccalaureate program (seconde to terminale) with multiple specialty tracks including LLCE (Langues, Littératures et Cultures Étrangères), mathematics, physics-chemistry, SVT (Sciences de la Vie et de la Terre), HLP (Humanités, Littérature et Philosophie), and SES (Sciences Économiques et Sociales). Prepares students for higher education and university orientation.
• Baccalauréat Technologique STMG Two-year technological baccalaureate in Sciences and Technologies of Management and Governance (première and terminale), covering organization, economic and legal environment, with specializations in Human Resources/Communication, Finance, or Marketing. Available in standard STMG and ESABAC (French-Italian binational) versions.
• BTS Support à l'Action Managériale (SAM) Two-year higher education diploma (Brevet de Technicien Supérieur) preparing students for administrative support and managerial assistance roles. Features a specialized 'Fonction Publique Territoriale' (territorial public service) track and European mobility opportunities. Recruited through the Parcoursup national platform.
• BTS Commerce International (CI) Two-year higher education diploma in international trade and commerce with Erasmus+ accreditation and opportunities for study abroad in China and India. Includes intercultural seminars and gap year opportunities in Asia. Recruited through the Parcoursup national platform.
• Section Bilingue Breton Bilingual French-Breton program including Breton language courses (LV3 beginner option at 3h/week) and history-geography taught in Breton (6-7h weekly). First-year students participate in exchange with Ysgol Gyfun Plasmawr in Cardiff, Wales.
• Section Européenne European section offering mathematics and sciences taught in English, German, or Spanish, with annual seminar at Europaïsche Akademie Otzenhausen in Germany. Prepares students for European mention at baccalaureate with intercultural exchanges.
• Section Binationale ESABAC French-Italian binational program leading to both French baccalaureate and Italian Esame di Stato. Available for both general and STMG tracks. The ESABAC STMG variant is the only such offering in Brittany.
• Internat (Boarding School) Boarding facility with 69 places across three floors (two floors for girls at 23 beds each, one floor for boys at 23 beds). Features 8 rooms per floor with 3 beds each, integrated individual offices, and mandatory evening study sessions at the CDI. Annual fee approximately 1,487.50 euros (2022 rate), billed quarterly. Includes accommodation, breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
• Classe Mathispano Specialized project class in mathematics combining mathematical exploration with practical applications for students with strong interest in the discipline.
• SAS EHPI (Structure d'Aide à la Scolarisation des Élèves à Haut Potentiel Intellectuel) Academic support service for students with high intellectual potential, providing tailored pedagogical support within the school environment.

Quantifiable outcome

• 270+ alumni participated in 2025 Forum des Anciens representing 140+ different career paths from crafts to engineering
• +2 more outcomes

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Ideal customer profiles4 records

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Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• ERASMUS+ (European Commission)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021Lycée Jean Macé holds the Erasmus+ Charter for Higher Education 2021-2027 (Reference: 2021-1-FR01-KA131-HED-000007692). Enables student and staff mobility across European institutions. Coordinator: Lionel HAYS, Proviseur.
• OFAJ / DFJW (Office Franco-Allemand pour la Jeunesse)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFrench-German youth office facilitating youth exchanges and mobility between France and Germany. Supports intercultural understanding and language learning.
• University of Erlangen-Nürnberg (FAU)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGerman university hosting BTS and secondary students for study visits. Students from FAU visited Lycée Jean Macé on March 15, 2022 for academic and cultural exchange.
• Scoìl Mhuire and Douglas Community College (Cork, Ireland)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIrish partner schools for student exchange. 23 students from première and terminale participated in 2025 exchange (March 25 - April 3). Hosts correspondents reciprocally in France.
• SYA (School Year Abroad) - American School of RennescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnual immersion program where 41 SYA students spend a day at Lycée Jean Macé. November immersion allows French-American cultural exchange and English language practice.
• HKT Örnsköldsvik (Höga Kusten Teoretiska Gymnasium, Sweden)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSwedish upper secondary school exchange for Terminale LLCE English students. 2024-2025 academic year exchange under Erasmus+ accreditation.
• Ysgol Gyfun Plasmawr (Cardiff, Wales)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWelsh bilingual school (Welsh-language instruction) partner for Breton language students. First-year students exchange to Wales for cultural and linguistic immersion. Only Welsh-medium school partnership.
• Europaïsche Akadémie Otzenhausen (Germany)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTri-national seminar venue in Germany for STMG students. Week-long intercultural program with European students. BTS SAM students also participate annually for first-year seminar.
• Masconomet High School (Massachusetts, USA)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner40-year partnership with Boston-area high school. Biennial exchange with 16 première/terminale students. Includes visits to Harvard, MIT, Salem, and Strawbery Banke Portsmouth. Reciprocal hosting in April 2026.
• Association Selva Viva (Colombia)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerColombian Amazon association founded 1993 supporting forest protection initiatives. First LLCE Spanish students received indigenous delegation (Nasa people) and participated in 'Futuro verde, Europa Amazonia' reforestation project.
• FACE Ille et VilaineminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAssociation promoting digital inclusion and tech careers. Organized Escape Game on digital professions at CDI with professional testimonial from B°KER startup co-founder.
• Université Rennes 2minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLanguage department partnerships for Breton studies. Master research students present academic work at 'Jeudis des langues' events. Italian department provides orientation for students.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• Lycée Français de Londres: French international school in London delivering French baccalaureate and BTS-equivalent programs. Comparable in mission to deliver French national curriculum with international mobility partnerships, though operating under UK jurisdiction.
• Lycée Français de New York: French international school in New York offering French baccalaureate programs with strong multilingual and international exchange offerings. Comparable in curriculum structure and international orientation, though serving a different student demographic (expatriate families) outside France.

Direct peers

• Lycée Bréquigny: Large public lycée in Rennes with similar general/technological secondary education offerings. Comparable scale and program structure, recruiting from overlapping Rennes-area student populations.
• Lycée Chateaubriand: Major public lycée located in Rennes serving students in the same geographic catchment. Comparable in scale and offering general and technological baccalaureate programs with regional university preparation focus, competing directly for Rennes-area secondary students.
• Lycée Pierre de Coubertin: Public lycée in the French education system offering general and technological secondary education. Comparable in operating model within the French public education system, sharing regulatory framework, funding structure, and curriculum standards.
• Lycée Émile Zola: Public lycée in Rennes providing general and technological secondary education within the same Académie de Rennes system. Comparable institution competing for similar student segments in the Rennes metropolitan area.

Others

• Cours Florent: French educational institution offering specialized higher education programs in performing arts and theater. While operating in a different vertical, it represents an alternative BTS-track educational provider in France with similar vocational higher-education positioning.
• AEFE (Agence pour l'Enseignement Français à l'Étranger): French government agency overseeing the network of French schools abroad. While not a direct competitor, AEFE's accreditation framework and Erasmus+ coordination intersect with Lycée Jean Macé's international mobility programs and partnerships with French schools abroad.

Broad incumbents

• École Alsacienne: Well-established private French secondary school in Paris offering general baccalaureate programs with strong international and language focus. Comparable in breadth of curriculum offerings and international orientation, though as a private institution with different funding model.
• Lycée Saint-Louis: Prestigious Parisian public lycée known for its prépa classes (CPGE). While it operates in a different region and serves more elite university-bound students, it represents a French public secondary education institution with strong academic reputation and alumni networks.

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