Lycée Robert Schuman

What Lycée Robert Schuman does

Lycée Robert Schuman is a private Catholic agricultural school located in Chauny (Aisne, Hauts-de-France), founded in 1984 and operated by an Association Loi de 1901. The establishment operates under a contract of association with the French State and is a member of the Conseil National de l'Enseignement Agricole Privé (CNEAP). It delivers a full diploma ladder from 4ème/3ème through BTS, spanning general and technological tracks, CAP/Bac Professionnel programs in agriculture, agro-equipment, landscaping, and environmental management, plus BTS specialisations in Agricultural Business Strategy (ACS'Agri), Agricultural Equipment Engineering (GDEA), Nature Management and Protection (GPN), and Animal Production (BTSA Métiers de l'Élevage), as well as a Certificat de Spécialisation in game management and a Brevet Professionnel in agricultural machine operation.

The school's GTM is direct-to-consumer for the voie scolaire (academic track) and direct-to-employer for the apprenticeship track, with the latter delivered through a UFA affiliated with CFA ECCLOR — the Qualiopi-certified framework that unlashes OPCO funding and makes apprenticeship tuition effectively free to apprentices. Continuing education (arboriculture, equipment maintenance, CACES, metalworking) reaches adult learners and agricultural businesses via a dedicated coordinator. The single 10-route-d'Ugny campus consolidates academic buildings, agricultural training facilities, a 192-bed internat René Cassin plus a second internat (225+ beds total), a 32-studio student residence, 130+57-seat dining, sports fields, and a campsite — the latter group-rented to external associations, sports clubs, and companies as ancillary revenue.

Revenue is a mix of parent tuition (undisclosed, with bourses d'études available), state-contract funding under the contrat d'association, OPCO-covered apprenticeship tuition, the freely allocable 13% of the taxe d'apprentissage captured via SOLTÉA (UAI 0021818R), and facility rentals. The partnership ecosystem — CNEAP, CFA ECCLOR, ROPA France, Erasmus+, CCFD-Terre Solidaire Hauts-de-France, AFD, FONGS, the Senegalese Lycée Agricole de Bignona, Région Hauts-de-France, and a network of regional farms hosting students — anchors apprenticeship placement capacity and pedagogical differentiation around agroecology and food sovereignty. Reported CAP-graduate employment is near 100%.

Name

Lycée Robert Schuman

Legal name

Association déclarée Lycée Robert Schuman

Website

https://lyceerobertschuman.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

1984

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Lycée Robert Schuman is a private Catholic agricultural school in Chauny, Hauts-de-France, offering secondary-through-BTS programs in agriculture, agro-equipment, landscaping, and environmental management via academic, apprenticeship, and continuing-education tracks for regional students, families, and agricultural employers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Agricultural Vocational Education

NAICS

Technical and Trade Schools (6115), Other Technical and Trade Schools (611519), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Agricultural Services (700)

akta.pro primary industry

Agribusiness, Farm Management & Compliance (EDAOAOAN)

Keywords

• Agricultural education
• Vocational training
• Apprenticeship programs
• Boarding school services
• Professional certification

Headquarters

HQ city

Chauny

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, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Tuition and fees: The school charges tuition fees for its educational programs, with reductions and scholarships (bourses d'études) available to qualifying students. Tuition for the 2026-2027 academic year is provided upon request.
2. State association contract: The establishment operates under a contract of association with the French State, which provides public funding in exchange for delivering accredited agricultural education programs aligned with national curricula.
3. Group accommodation and rental: The school rents out facilities including meeting rooms, sports fields, the student residence (studios), and the camping ground to external groups, generating ancillary revenue.
4. Taxe d'apprentissage: French companies contribute a training tax (taxe d'apprentissage) of which 13% is freely allocable to eligible educational establishments. Lycée Robert Schuman is eligible to receive these contributions, directed toward equipment modernization and digitalization projects.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Lycée Robert Schuman is a private Catholic agricultural school in Chauny, France (member of CNEAP) that delivers accredited agricultural education from 4th grade through BTS level. Programs span agriculture, agro-equipment, landscaping, environmental protection, animal production, and agricultural business management, offered via full-time schooling, apprenticeship (UFA), and continuing education tracks, with on-site boarding, dining, and modern agricultural training facilities.

Product overview

Lycée Robert Schuman is a private Catholic agricultural school in Chauny, France, operating as part of the CNEAP network. The institution offers a comprehensive portfolio of educational programs spanning middle school (4ème-3ème) through higher education (BTS), delivered via full-time schooling, apprenticeship (alternance), and continuing education tracks. Core programs include Bac STAV, professional baccalaureates in Agroéquipements and CGEA, CAP certificates in agricultural trades and equipment maintenance, BTS programs in Nature Protection (GPN), Agricultural Business Strategy (ACS'Agri), Agricultural Equipment Engineering (GDEA), and Animal Production. The school also provides specialized certifications like CS Technicien Cynégétique and BP CMA. Support services include 225-bed boarding facilities, student residence with 32 studios, dining services for 120+ people, sports facilities, and group hosting capabilities. The institution emphasizes practical training, agroecological transition, international exchanges via Erasmus, and close ties with agricultural industry professionals.

Differentiator

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Functional benefit

Products and services

• 4ème and 3ème Agricultural Discovery Programs Middle school (4ème and 3ème) programs in agricultural teaching offering general education combined with discovery of professions related to nature, environment, and animals for students typically aged 12-14.
• Seconde Générale et Technologique Agricole General and technological secondary program (Seconde) preparing students for Bac STAV or professional baccalaureate tracks in agricultural fields.
• Bac STAV (Sciences et Technologies de l'Agronomie et du Vivant) Technological baccalaureate in Sciences et Technologies de l'Agronomie et du Vivant focusing on agronomy and living systems, preparing students for higher education in agriculture, environment, and environmental protection.
• CAP Métiers de l'Agriculture Certificate of Professional Aptitude (CAP) in Agricultural Trades, available in options for large-scale crops and market gardening/horticultural production.
• CAP Jardinier Paysagiste Certificate of Professional Aptitude (CAP) for Landscape Gardener, training students in landscape creation and maintenance.
• Bac Professionnel Agroéquipements Professional baccalaureate in Agroequipment, training students in agricultural machinery operation, maintenance, and optimization.
• Bac Professionnel CGEA (Conduite et Gestion de l'Entreprise Agricole) Professional baccalaureate in Agricultural Business Management and Operation, preparing students to manage farms and agricultural enterprises.
• BTS GPN (Gestion et Protection de la Nature) Higher Technician Certificate (BTS) in Nature Management and Protection, training technicians for ecological management and natural-space valorization.
• CAP Maintenance des Matériels (apprenticeship) Apprenticeship-track Certificate of Professional Aptitude in Equipment Maintenance with three options—construction and handling equipment, agricultural equipment, and grounds maintenance equipment.
• Brevet Professionnel CMA (Conducteur de Machines Agricoles) Apprenticeship-track Professional Certificate (BP) for Agricultural Machine Operators, training for safe operation, maintenance, and fleet management of agricultural equipment.
• CS Technicien Cynégétique (apprenticeship) Apprenticeship-track Specialization Certificate (CS) in Game Management, training technicians for wildlife conservation, habitat improvement, and hunting-heritage valorization.
• BTS ACS'Agri (Analyse, Conduite et Stratégie de l'Entreprise Agricole) Apprenticeship-track Higher Technician Certificate (BTS) in Agricultural Business Analysis, Management and Strategy, preparing polyvalent professionals for the agricultural sector.
• BTS GDEA (Génie des Équipements Agricoles) Apprenticeship-track Higher Technician Certificate (BTS) in Agricultural Equipment Engineering, training specialists in agricultural machinery, precision farming, and commercial or technical roles.
• BTSA Métiers de l'Élevage Apprenticeship-track Higher Technician Certificate (BTSA) in Animal Production, training professionals to adapt livestock production systems across various animal species.
• Formation Continue (Continuing Education) Continuing education programs for adult professionals including fruit tree maintenance, parks and gardens equipment maintenance, CACES certifications, and metalworking/welding courses; Qualiopi-certified and OPCO-funded.
• Group Accommodation and Event Hosting Booking of campus facilities for external groups including meeting rooms (1-100 persons), sports facilities (multisport court, football pitch, crossfit course), 130-seat dining hall, 225+ boarding beds, 32 furnished studios, and camping ground.

Quantifiable outcome

• Near 100% graduate employment rate for CAP holders
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

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

• CNEAP (Conseil National de l'Enseignement Agricole Privé)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLycée Robert Schuman is a member of the CNEAP, the national council for private agricultural education. CNEAP membership provides institutional accreditation, curriculum alignment with national agricultural education standards, and access to a national network of agricultural schools. The school also participates in CNEAP regional activities and shares pedagogical resources across the network.
• CFA ECCLORcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe school's UFA (apprenticeship training unit) is affiliated with CFA ECCLOR, which administers and certifies the apprenticeship programs. CFA ECCLOR provides the Qualiopi-certified framework for all apprenticeship delivery, enabling OPCO funding for apprentices.
• CCFD-Terre Solidaire Hauts-de-FranceflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe school participates in the 'Parcours Terres Solidaires' initiative coordinated by CCFD-Terre Solidaire Hauts-de-France. This pedagogical program educates students about sustainable agriculture, food sovereignty, and global development. The program includes visits to local partner enterprises, international exchanges, and cultural activities aligned with UN Sustainable Development Goals.
• AFD (Agence Française de Développement)flagshipOthersAFD co-finances the TAPSA programme (transition vers une Agroécologie Paysanne au service de la Souveraineté Alimentaire), which supports the Parcours Terres Solidaires. AFD's involvement enables international mobility components of the program, including student exchanges with partner schools in Senegal.
• FONGS (Fédération des ONG du Sénégal)flagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerFONGS is a partner in the international development dimension of the Parcours Terres Solidaires. Through this partnership, Lycée Robert Schuman students engage with Senegalese agricultural actors and participate in cross-cultural exchange projects, including a planned construction project in Senegal.
• Lycée Agricole de Bignona (Sénégal)flagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerA sister-school partnership with the Lycée Technique Agricole Émile Badiane de Bignona, Senegal. The relationship involves student mobility, joint pedagogical projects on food sovereignty and agroecology, and cultural exchanges within the CCFD-Terre Solidaire / AFD programme framework.
• Erasmus+ (European Union)flagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe school holds an Erasmus Charter enabling student and staff mobility within Europe. International mobility placements (study and internship abroad) are available for enrolled students, including those on the apprenticeship track. Mme Caroline Thiérion serves as the Erasmus coordinator.
• ROPA FranceminorGTM or Marketing PartnerROPA France, an agricultural machinery manufacturer, partners with the school to offer apprenticeship contracts in its sugar beet, potato, and wood-energy divisions. Students at the Chauny and Janville-en-Beauce sites can access training with potential for post-graduation employment at ROPA.
• SOLTéA (Ministry of Labour)minorOthersSOLTéA is the government platform through which French companies allocate the 'solde' (13%) of their apprenticeship tax to eligible educational institutions. Lycée Robert Schuman's UAI code is 0021818R and the school is registered to receive these contributions to fund equipment modernization and digitalization projects.
• Vrac & Bio Shop (Chauny)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerA local organic and bulk-products shop in Chauny, visited by students as part of the Parcours Terres Solidaires to learn about sustainable consumption, zero-waste practices, and local food circuits.
• La Ferme de la Pâturelle (Quierzy)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerA family dairy farm in Natura 2000 zone at Quierzy that transforms raw milk into artisanal cheeses sold directly. Students visit the farm as part of the Parcours Terres Solidaires to study sustainable livestock farming and direct sales.
• Les Serres de la Croisette (Flavy-le-Martel)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerA family horticultural business with 12,000 m² of greenhouses. Students visit as part of the Parcours Terres Solidaires to study biocontrol methods, waste reduction, and local direct-sales strategies.
• SARL Poiret (Marest-Dampcourt)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerA family market-garden and organic cereal farm in Marest-Dampcourt. Students visit as part of the Parcours Terres Solidaires to study organic farming practices, no-till methods, solar energy autonomy, and direct-to-consumer sales.
• La Serre du Point du Jour (Babeuf)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerA fourth-generation polyculture and horticulture farm in Babeuf, certified HVE (High Environmental Value). Students visit as part of the Parcours Terres Solidaires to study eco-responsible greenhouse production, rainwater harvesting, and local produce distribution.
• Région Hauts-de-FrancecoreOthersThe Hauts-de-France regional council is listed as a partner on the school's website, likely as a co-funder of educational facilities, apprenticeship equipment, or student services.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• CNEAP (Conseil National de l'Enseignement Agricole Privé): National federation of private agricultural schools to which Lycée Robert Schuman belongs. Peer CNEAP member institutions (e.g., other regional lycées agricoles privés) operate under identical state contracts, deliver the same diplomas, and share pedagogical resources — directly comparable in mission and business model.
• CFA ECCLOR: Apprenticeship training center (Centre de Formation d'Apprentis) that administers and certifies Lycée Robert Schuman's UFA programs. Operates the same apprenticeship framework with OPCO funding and Qualiopi certification across multiple UFA affiliates.
• MFR (Maisons Familiales Rurales): National network of French agricultural and rural vocational schools offering alternance-based training similar to Lycée Robert Schuman's apprenticeship track. Operates the same CAP-to-BTS educational scope with comparable target population and funding mechanisms (OPCO, state contracts).

Others

• Conseil Régional Hauts-de-France (regional education funder): Regional government authority that co-funds agricultural education infrastructure and apprenticeship equipment in Hauts-de-France. Not a peer but a key funding partner whose policy and grant decisions materially shape the school's operating economics.
• Lycée Technique Agricole Émile Badiane de Bignona: Sister-school partner in Senegal under the CCFD-Terre Solidaire / TAPSA partnership. Comparable as an agricultural technical lycée but operating in a different national context — relevant for understanding the international-development arm of Lycée Robert Schuman's programming.
• ROPA France: Agricultural machinery manufacturer partnered with Lycée Robert Schuman for apprenticeship contracts. Comparable only as an ecosystem participant — illustrates the type of agro-equipment employer that drives the school's apprenticeship pipeline.

Emerging players

• ISARA Lyon: Private agricultural engineering school offering BTS, bachelor, and engineer-level programs in agriculture, food science, and environment. Comparable in private agricultural education positioning and program diversification, though at higher credential tiers.
• École Supérieure des Agricultures (ESA): Private higher-education agricultural school in Angers delivering engineer and bachelor-level programs in agriculture, agribusiness, and environment. Comparable to the BTS-track scope but at a higher credential level and with a broader specialization portfolio.

Regional players

• Lycée agricole public de Thiérache (or equivalent departmental public lycée agricole): Public agricultural lycées in Hauts-de-France offer the same diplomas (CAP, Bac Pro, BTSA) in the same geographic catchment. They compete for the same student pool but operate under direct Ministry of Agriculture funding rather than the contrat d'association model.

Broad incumbents

• Supagro / Institut Agro (Institut national d'enseignement supérieur pour l'agriculture): Public grande école network delivering higher-education agricultural training at engineer and master level. While serving a different student segment (post-BTS), it competes for the same end-customer pipeline and shapes perceptions of agricultural higher education in France.

Market position

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Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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