Lycée la Tourrache

What Lycée la Tourrache does

Lycée la Tourrache is a private French higher education institution established in 1986 under the Chambre de Commerce et d'Industrie du Var (CCI du Var) and operating under an association contract with the French Éducation Nationale. Headquartered on the Campus de la Grande Tourrache in La Garde, near Toulon (Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur), it delivers four state-recognized vocational programs: three DNMADE (Diplôme National des Métiers d'Art et du Design) three-year bac+3 diplomas in product design (Objet), graphic design (Graphisme), and space design (Espace), each comprising two specialization tracks, validated in partnership with Université de Toulon (UFR Ingémédia) at Level 6 / 180 ECTS; and a two-year BTS Comptabilité et Gestion (Level 5) covering bookkeeping, tax, and management accounting.

Its core operating assets include a digital fabrication lab with 3D printers, a laser cutter, and CNC machines; traditional workshops; a photography studio; 95 software-equipped workstations running Adobe Suite, Fusion 3D, ArchiCAD, AutoCAD, SketchUp, and Rhino 3D; and a 144m² media library housing roughly 5,000 books, 110 periodical subscriptions, and digital resources. Faculty are practicing designers, architects, illustrators, and accountants, with mandatory internships (10 weeks BTS, 12-16 weeks DNMADE third year) and ~6 international mobilities per year via the Erasmus+ Charter (held since 2014; renewed for 2025-2027).

Its business model is tuition-funded public-style education: revenue derives from French government funding tied to its Éducation Nationale contract status and student enrollment through the national system, with regulated tuition under CCI du Var oversight. The institution markets through open houses (Journées Portes Ouvertes), social channels, Speak & Act awards (Best School Experience 2026 #1 with 4.07/5; Best Employer Experience 2025 #2 with 3.73/5), and an alumni-driven community ("Tour-H"). Outcomes are documented: 86% overall DN MADE 2025 pass rate (91% Graphisme, 87.5% Innovation sociale, 87% Objet, 81% Espace), 85% student recommendation rate, and 90% employer satisfaction on student quality.

Name

Lycée la Tourrache

Legal name

La Tourrache

Website

https://lyceetourrache.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1986

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Lycée la Tourrache is a private French higher education institution under CCI du Var and the Éducation Nationale, offering DNMADE design diplomas (Objet, Graphisme, Espace) and a BTS in accounting on its La Garde/Toulon campus for bac+2 and bac+3 students.

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akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Toulon / La Garde

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

Revenue model

1. Tuition-funded public education: As a private school under contract with the French National Education system and affiliated with CCI du Var, the school operates as a public higher education institution. Revenue is derived from government funding tied to its contract status and student enrollment through the national education system.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Lycée la Tourrache is a French higher education institution under contract with CCI du Var and the Éducation Nationale, delivering state-recognized vocational diplomas. It offers three three-year DNMADE degrees (bac+3, Level 6, 180 ECTS) — Objet (product design), Graphisme (graphic design), and Espace (space design) — delivered in partnership with the Université de Toulon, plus a two-year BTS Comptabilité et Gestion (bac+2) program in accounting and management.

Product overview

Lycée La Tourrache is a private higher education institution under contract with the CCI du Var and the French Ministry of Education, offering four main vocational programs. Three are DNMADE (Diplôme National des Métiers d'Art et du Design) three-year bac+3 degrees delivered in partnership with the Université de Toulon: DNMADE Objet (product/object design), DNMADE Graphisme (graphic design), and DNMADE Espace (space/environmental design), each with two specialized tracks. The fourth program is the BTS Comptabilité et Gestion, a two-year bac+2 certificate in accounting and business management. The institution positions itself at the intersection of design and business, emphasizing transversal pedagogy, international mobility through Erasmus+, and industry-professional faculty.

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Products and services

• DNMADE - Objet (Design de produits) A three-year national diploma (bac+3, Level 6, 180 ECTS) in product and object design, offered in partnership with Université de Toulon. Includes two specializations: Design prospectif / nouveaux objets & nouveaux process (UX/UI) and Design de produit / conception durable et soutenable. Designed for high school graduates pursuing careers in product and industrial design.
• DNMADE - Graphisme (Design graphique) A three-year national diploma (bac+3, Level 6, 180 ECTS) in graphic design, offered in partnership with Université de Toulon. Includes two specializations: Edition, illustration et identité visuelle and Design numérique / motion design. Aimed at students pursuing careers in graphic, editorial, and digital design.
• DNMADE - Espace (Design d'espace) A three-year national diploma (bac+3, Level 6, 180 ECTS) in space and environmental design, offered in partnership with Université de Toulon. Includes two specializations: Aménagement d'intérieurs et de paysages and Structures éphémères et événementielles. Intended for students pursuing careers in interior, landscape, and event space design.
• BTS Comptabilité et Gestion A two-year Brevet de Technicien Supérieur (bac+2, Level 5) in accounting and management, covering bookkeeping, tax, social obligations, management accounting, and business performance. Includes 10 weeks of mandatory internship. Targeted at students preparing for careers in accounting, with pathway to further qualifications via DCG and DSCG.

Quantifiable outcome

• 86% overall DN MADE pass rate (2025 session)
• +5 more outcomes

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Ideal customer profiles2 records

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Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• European Commission (Erasmus+)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2014Erasmus+ charter holder since 2014 enabling international internship mobility for students. Renewed funding secured for 2025-2027 period supporting 12-16 week internships abroad in EU and non-EU countries. Approximately 6 student mobilities organized annually with scholarships up to 600 euros/month.
• CCI du Var (Chambre de Commerce et d'Industrie du Var)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerParent organization and founding entity of the school. The CCI du Var provides institutional support, industry connections, and oversight. The school is a formation of CCI Var under contract with the French Education Nationale.
• Université de Toulon (UFR Ingémédia)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for DNMADE diploma validation. The diploma is delivered with the partnership of UFR Ingémédia of the University of Toulon, providing academic credentialing and pathway to further university studies.
• Dynamique Design SudminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional design network member connecting design schools in Southern France, facilitating collaboration with other institutions like Besign in Cagnes-sur-Mer specialized in sustainable design.
• OFAJ (Office Franco-Allemand pour la Jeunesse)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerFrench-German youth office providing scholarship support for internships in Germany and language preparation courses for students.
• APCI (Agence de Promotion de la Création Industrielle)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational agency for industrial creation promotion. Membership supports visibility and connections in the French design industry.
• Capforma (CCI du Var Formation Continue)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartnership with CCI du Var's continuing education arm for DCG and DSCG programs in alternating (apprenticeship) mode, enabling BTS graduates to pursue further accounting qualifications.
• Speak & ActminorGTM or Marketing PartnerEmployer and school brand platform that conducted the Best School Experience and Best Employer Experience surveys and rankings for 2025-2026.
• Éducation NationalecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFrench National Education system under contract. The school operates under an association contract with the Education Nationale, enabling it to deliver recognized state diplomas (DN MADE, BTS).

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• LISAA School of Design: Paris-based French design school offering programs in graphic design, interior design, fashion and animation. Operates multiple campuses and competes directly with Lycée la Tourrache in graphic and space design programs.
• Strate School of Design: French design school (Sèvres) offering bachelor's and master's programs in product, transport, and digital design with strong industry ties. Competes with Lycée la Tourrache for design students and corporate partnerships.
• ECAL (École cantonale d'art de Lausanne): Swiss design and art school renowned for product, graphic and type design. Comparable in scale, faculty quality, and Erasmus-equivalent international mobility, though operating across the border in Switzerland.
• Sup de V (now INSEEC): Major French private higher education group offering BTS Comptabilité and accounting programs under CCI-affiliated structures. Directly competes for BTS accounting students with Lycée la Tourrache.
• École de Design Nantes Atlantique: Major French design school offering undergraduate and graduate design programs in product, graphic, space and interaction design. Directly comparable to Lycée la Tourrache's DNMADE offerings and competes for the same French design-student pool.
• Camondo: Paris-based design school under the CCI Paris Île-de-France offering programs in interior design and product design. Highly comparable governance model (CCI-affiliated design school) and similar DNMADE-style curriculum.
• ENSCI - Les Ateliers: Elite Parisian design school focused on product and industrial design with a maker-space/fabrication-lab pedagogical model. Comparable in offering design degrees with hands-on workshop facilities and professional faculty.

Others

• CCI du Var Formation Continue (Capforma): Continuing education arm of Lycée la Tourrache's parent CCI du Var, channeling BTS graduates into DCG/DSCG accounting programs in apprenticeship mode. Sister entity providing pipeline continuity for accounting alumni.

Regional players

• Besign: Southern French design school in Cagnes-sur-Mer specializing in sustainable design, member of Dynamique Design Sud with Lycée la Tourrache. Regional competitor for design students in PACA.

Broad incumbents

• ENSA Marseille: National school of architecture located in Marseille, in the same Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region. Overlaps with Lycée la Tourrache's DNMADE Espace program and competes for space/architectural design students regionally.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• Instagraminstagram.com/latourrache
• Pinterestpinterest.fr/latourrache

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Profiles3 records

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