LYCEE POLYVALENT FREDERIC FAYS

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Lycée Polyvalent Frédéric Faÿs is a French public secondary education institution (lycée public) located at 46 rue Frédéric Faÿs in Villeurbanne, within the Lyon metropolitan area, France. Operated under the French Ministry of Education (Académie de Lyon) and administered by the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes Region following the 1983 decentralization laws, the school serves approximately 900 students across two integrated institutional units: a general and technological lycée (LGT) and a professional/vocational lycée (SEP). The portfolio spans Seconde through Terminale, including the general baccalaureate, technological baccalaureates (STI2D, STMG), professional baccalaureates (TCI, TRPM, MP3D), CAP qualifications, BTS higher technical certificates (CRCI, IPM), and the BFI Baccalauréat Français International American section. Specialized programs include European English section, EPPCS sports specialization, and adapted scheduling for elite athletes in swimming, handball, and basketball.

The institution occupies 11,612 m² of facilities comprising a 1907 heritage building (originally the Villeurbanne hospital-hospice inaugurated by Mayor Frédéric Faÿs) and a contemporary architectural wing completed in 2013 following a 2007-2012 restructuring. Technology infrastructure is operated through the regional Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes ENT (Espace Numérique de Travail) digital ecosystem, integrating Skolengo for education management, Pronote for student information, Éléa for e-learning, Turboself for cafeteria service, and EduConnect for national authentication. The school maintains active partnerships with Virginia Tech and Blacksburg High School (BFI section), Erasmus+ European mobility programs, Ateliers FRAPPAZ for cultural residencies, Musée Confluences, and Centre Historique de la Résistance et de la Déportation.

The business model is that of a publicly funded administration rather than a commercial enterprise. The school is financed through French Ministry of Education allocations and Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes Region operational and capital budgets, with no tuition fees charged. Complementary revenue streams include optional fees for cafeteria meals (via Turboself), boarding (internat), and the taxe d'apprentissage (apprenticeship tax) collected from regional employers to support vocational training. Student enrollment flows through the national Affelnet platform and Académie de Lyon administrative channels, with specialized programs (BFI, sports sections) requiring direct application. Marketing is conducted through institutional channels, including the official website, ENT platform, and annual Journées Portes Ouvertes.

Name

LYCEE POLYVALENT FREDERIC FAYS

Legal name

Lycée Polyvalent Frédéric Faÿs

Website

https://lyc-frederic-fays.ent.auvergnerhonealpes.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

1947

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Lycée Polyvalent Frédéric Faÿs is a French public secondary school in Villeurbanne (Lyon metro) serving approximately 900 students with general, technological, vocational, BTS, and BFI American-section programs, funded by the French Ministry of Education and Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes Region.

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Product category

Secondary Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (611310), Technical and Trade Schools (61151), Educational Services (611)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Comprehensive Community Colleges (Transfer + Workforce) (EDAHADAE)

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Project, Quality & Operations (PMP PDUs, Six Sigma, Quality CE) (EDAAALAM)

Keywords

• Secondary education
• Vocational training
• Higher education BTS
• International baccalaureate
• Technical education

Headquarters

HQ city

Villeurbanne

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

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Lycée Polyvalent Frédéric Faÿs is a French public secondary education institution serving approximately 900 students in Villeurbanne (Lyon metropolitan area) with a dual-focus model combining a general/technological lycée (offering Bac Général, STI2D, STMG, BFI International, and BTS programs) and a professional/vocational lycée (offering CAP, Bac Pro TCI/TRPM/MP3D) focused on industrial and mechanical trades. The institution provides comprehensive academic pathways from Seconde through BTS-level higher education, with supporting services including boarding (internat), cafeteria, and continuing education/apprenticeship tracks.

Product overview

Lycée Polyvalent Frédéric Faÿs operates as a comprehensive secondary education institution offering a multi-track portfolio of educational programs. The school runs two integrated establishments: a professional lycee focused on industrial and tertiary trades (offering TCI, TRPM, MP3D baccalaureates and CAP programs), and a general and technological lycee with higher education components (BTS CRCI and IPM). The school's educational portfolio includes general baccalaureate with EPPCS specialty, technological baccalaureates (STI2D, STMG), and specialized programs such as the BFI (French International Baccalaureate - American Section) and European English section. The institution accommodates approximately 900 students including high-level athletes through modified schedules, and provides supporting services including an on-site boarding school, restaurant facilities managed via Turboself, and lifelong learning programs. The school's digital presence operates through the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes ENT platform powered by Skolengo.

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Brands

• BFI - Baccalauréat Français International: International French Baccalaureate program with American orientation, offering specialized curriculum including English literature, American culture, and international travel experiences

Products and services

• Baccalauréat Général (General Baccalaureate) Three-year general education program for students in Première and Terminale, offering multiple specialty subjects including EPPCS (Education Physique, Pratiques et Culture Sportives), European sections, and international sections. Targeted at students pursuing higher education preparation.
• BAC STI2D (Sciences et Technologies de l'Industrie et du Développement Durable) Technological baccalaureate focused on industrial sciences and sustainable development, part of the school's technological offerings for Première and Terminale students.
• BAC STMG (Sciences et Technologies du Management et de la Gestion) Technological baccalaureate specializing in management and business sciences, available for Première and Terminale students.
• Professional Training Programs (Filières professionnelles) Professional baccalaureate programs including TCI (Technicien en Construction Industrielle), TRPM (Technicien en Réalisation de Produits Mécaniques), and MP3D, along with CAP qualifications, primarily focused on industrial and mechanical trades.
• BTS (Brevet de Technicien Supérieur) Programs Higher technical certificate programs including BTS CRCI (Conception et Réalisation en Chaudronnerie Industrielle) and BTS IPM (Industrialisation des Produits Mécaniques), with 1 and 2 years of study leading to higher education diplomas.
• BFI - Baccalauréat Français International (American Section) French International Baccalaureate program with American orientation, offering preparation for entry into 2nde Internationale or directly into 1ère BFI. Includes cultural immersion activities, exchange trips to the United States, and partnerships with American educational institutions including Virginia Tech and Blacksburg High School.
• Section Européenne Anglais (European English Section) European section in English offering enhanced language learning and cultural programs for students seeking international exposure within their baccalaureate studies.
• EPPCS - Education Physique, Pratiques et Culture Sportives Specialty program in physical education, sports practices, and sports culture for Terminale students, featuring projects, competitions, and encounters with elite athletes.
• Sports Sections and Athlete Welcome Program Specialized support for high-level athletes with adapted schedules, including sections for swimming, handball, and basketball. The school accommodates elite athletes with modified timetables.
• Internat (Boarding School) On-site boarding facilities for students, with specific intake dates and management through the school's vie scolaire office.
• School Restaurant Service Catering service operated through Turboself platform, providing daily menus for students and staff, with weekly menu updates published on the school website.
• Lifelong Learning and Apprenticeship (Formation continue) Continuing education and apprenticeship programs offered in parallel with initial education, supporting adult learners and professional retraining.

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Integration5 records

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered minor, core and moderate.

• Trousse à ProjetsminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 9 March 2026Crowdfunding platform used to finance student travel and educational projects. The school launched a campaign to support the BFI section's Washington D.C. and Philadelphia trip (March 9-15, 2026), seeking donations from families and the community to cover travel costs.
• Erasmus+ ProgrammecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 June 2025European Union educational exchange program funding student mobility. The school has conducted Erasmus+ exchanges to Barcelona 2025, Malaga 2024, Seville 2023, and Seville 2022, supporting internationalization and language learning.
• Centre Historique de la Résistance et de la Déportation (CHRD - Lyon)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 19 February 2025Historical museum in Lyon visited by TSTMG1 students in the context of a Citizenship and Justice workshop, exploring the Klaus Barbie trial and WWII history through guided exhibitions.
• Virginia Tech / Blacksburg High SchoolcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025American university and high school partnership supporting the BFI international section. Students visit Virginia Tech campus and exchange with American peers. The 2026 trip to Washington D.C. and Philadelphia included a visit to Virginia Tech and Blacksburg High School for cultural immersion and democratic institution studies.
• Musée Confluences (Lyon)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 19 December 2024Museum partnered with the school for educational projects including the 'Récits d'objets' program where 2nde 13 students created fiction stories inspired by museum objects (Koban armband), supported by Artisans de la Fiction writing workshops.
• Carole Montillet (Olympic Champion)minorOthers · 10 December 20242002 Olympic downhill skiing champion visited the school on December 10, 2024 to speak with EPPCS specialization students about her career, the values of sport, and women's place in athletics.
• Guillaume Joli (Olympic Handball Champion)minorOthers · 14 November 20242012 Olympic handball champion visited the school on November 14, 2024 to meet students, sharing his experience and values of collective work, passion, and sharing. He currently serves as technical advisor for the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region and national youth team selector.
• Ateliers FRAPPAZmoderateStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Cultural association based in Villeurbanne partnering with the school for author residencies and artistic projects. Supported the 2024-2025 author residency with Jean Luc Raharimanana involving 1G2 and 2REMI3 students, culminating in theatrical performances at Théâtre de l'IRIS.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Lycée Ampère: Public lycée in Lyon 2e with strong scientific and technical programs, including BTS offerings. Comparable as a public polyvalent lycée in the same académie with overlapping general, technological, and post-Bac tracks.
• Lycée Saint-Just: Public lycée in Lyon 5e with strong general, literary, and scientific focus including European sections. Comparable as a public lyc\u00e9e polyvalent in the same académie competing for the same Affelnet student pool.
• Lycée La Martinière Monplaisir: Public lycée in Lyon with strong technical/industrial focus and BTS programs. Highly comparable to Frédéric Faÿs in offering vocational and industrial training alongside general education within the same Lyon académie.
• Lycée du Parc: Public lycée in the Lyon académie (Lyon 6e) offering general, technological, and higher-level programs. Comparable as a similarly structured public secondary institution serving the same regional catchment and competing for Affelnet-placed students.
• Lycée International de Lyon: Public lycée in Lyon specializing in international sections and bilingual education across multiple languages. Direct comparable for the BFI American section and European section offerings at Frédéric Faÿs.
• Lycée Édouard Herriot: Public lycée in Lyon offering general, technological, and BTS programs. Comparable public secondary institution in the same académie with overlapping program portfolio and student demographics.

Broad incumbents

• INSA Lyon: Major public engineering grande école in Villeurbanne offering 5-year engineering degrees. Comparable as a public higher-education institution in the same commune that absorbs BTS/IPM graduates from lycées like Frédéric Faÿs for continuing engineering studies.
• EM Lyon Business School: Major private business school (Grande École) in Lyon offering undergraduate, graduate, and executive programs. Comparable as a higher-education provider in the Lyon area that absorbs baccalauréat graduates and represents an alternative post-secondary pathway for Frédéric Faÿs students.

Others

• Académie de Lyon: Regional education authority overseeing all public schools in the Rhône, Loire, Ain, and Isère departments. Comparable as the governing body that defines curriculum, evaluates performance, and coordinates resource allocation across public lycées including Frédéric Faÿs.

Regional players

• Lycée Albert Camus: Public lycée in Rillieux-la-Pape (Lyon metropolitan area) offering general and technological tracks. Comparable regional public secondary institution in the same académie, competing for Affelnet students from neighboring communes.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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