Lycée Général, Technologique et Professionnel Bernard Palissy

What Lycée Général, Technologique et Professionnel Bernard Palissy does

Lycée Général, Technologique et Professionnel Bernard Palissy is a public French secondary and post-secondary education institution located in Saintes, Charente-Maritime, in the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region. It operates as two state-administered entities under the Académie de Poitiers: a general and technological lycée (UAI 0170060Y, SIRET 19170060800018) and a vocational lycée (UAI 0170078T, SIRET 19170078000015). The institution delivers a continuous educational pathway spanning 3e prépa-métiers, general and technological baccalaureates (STMG and STI2D), seven professional baccalaureates (AGORA, OTM, TRPM, MSPC, CIEL, MP3D), four BTS programs (CPI, CIEL, Électrotechnique, NDRC), a Licence Professionnelle MEE in railway electrical engineering delivered jointly with La Rochelle Université, an FCIL TSEF in railway electrical technology co-developed with Akkodis and Alstom, and a Certificat de Spécialisation PRPE. Total enrollment is approximately 1,200 students supported by more than 200 teaching, administrative, and technical staff.

The institution's distinctive positioning rests on its bearer status for the FERROCAMPUS CMQ (Campus des Métiers et des Qualifications) label covering sustainable, connected, autonomous and decarbonised railway mobility, which colors multiple programs with railway-sector content and is supported by partnerships with Alstom, Akkodis, TEXELIS, CGM and Banque des Territoires. Specialized offerings include a Classe de Défense et Sécurité Globale (CDSG) in partnership with EETAAE 722 (Air and Space Army Technical School) and European Sections in English-Sports and German-Mathematics. CFA-A apprenticeship status allows dual school-based and work-based pathways across the BAC PRO, BTS, CS and Licence Pro programs. Technology infrastructure consists of standard CAD tooling (CATIA V5, SolidWorks) for industrial design, CNC machinery for manufacturing programs, and the Turbo Self cafeteria management platform, with no proprietary software or AI/ML capabilities disclosed.

The revenue model is public-sector funding rather than commercial sales. The institution is financed by the French Ministry of National Education, Région Nouvelle-Aquitaine, and Académie de Poitiers via subsidies and government allocations, with no tuition fees for French residents. Ancillary user fees cover only cafeteria meals (4€ à la carte, 546€/year for a 4-day annual plan) and boarding (1,428-1,549€/year depending on nights per week). Student acquisition flows through the Académie de Poitiers affectation system for secondary enrollment and the national Parcoursup platform for post-bac programs, supplemented by annual open days and a social media presence. The school is led by Proviseur Jean-Christophe Abba, with Secrétaire Général M. Baudry overseeing administration.

Name

Lycée Général, Technologique et Professionnel Bernard Palissy

Legal name

Lycée Bernard Palissy

Website

https://palissy.fr

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Public French lycée in Saintes, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, delivering general, technological, vocational, and post-bac programs to approximately 1,200 students, with a FERROCAMPUS-labeled specialization in sustainable railway mobility and partnerships with Alstom, Akkodis, and TEXELIS.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Saintes

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

Revenue model

1. Public Education Funding: Government-funded public secondary education institution financed by the French Ministry of Education, regional council (Nouvelle-Aquitaine), and local education authority (Académie de Poitiers). Revenue comes from public subsidies and government allocations rather than tuition fees.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Public French secondary and higher education institution offering a comprehensive portfolio of educational pathways from 3e through Licence Pro. Programs include the general baccalaureate, technological baccalaureates (STMG, STI2D), seven professional baccalaureates, BTS degrees, a Licence Professionnelle in railway electrical engineering, and specialization certificates, with industry-aligned apprenticeship options and the FERROCAMPUS railway mobility specialization.

Product overview

Lycée Bernard Palissy operates as a comprehensive secondary education institution offering a unified portfolio of general, technological, and vocational programs. The general pathway provides traditional academic baccalaureate preparation for university and grandes écoles. The technological pathway offers STMG (business management) and STI2D (industrial sciences) baccalaureates. The vocational pathway delivers seven professional baccalaureate programs (AGORA, OTM, TRPM, MSPC, CIEL, MP3D, and 3e Prépa-Métiers) with integrated workplace training. Post-bac offerings include four BTS programs (CPI, CIEL, Électrotechnique, NDRC), a Licence Pro MEE in railway electrical engineering, FCIL TSEF in railway electrical technology, and a Certificat de Spécialisation PRPE. Specialized programs include the Classe de Défense et Sécurité Globale (CDSG) and European language sections. The institution is a FERROCAMPUS partner, specializing in sustainable, connected, autonomous, and decarbonized railway mobility.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Baccalauréat Général (General Baccalaureate) Three-year general education program preparing students for the general baccalaureate with specialization options in Première and Terminale, designed for continued studies at university or grandes écoles.
• Bac Techno STI2D (Industrial Sciences & Sustainable Development) Technological baccalaureate focused on industrial sciences and sustainable development with specializations in innovation technology, information systems, and energy/environment.
• Bac Techno STMG (Management and Business Sciences) Technological baccalaureate in management sciences with specializations in human resources and communication, marketing, and information systems management.
• 3e Prépa-Métiers (Pre-professional Year) Specialized third-year program helping students discover professions and professional environments through immersive experiences and internships, supporting individual orientation projects.
• Bac Pro AGORA (Organizational Management Assistance) Three-year professional baccalaureate training administrative assistants capable of managing client relations, organizing production activities, and administering personnel.
• Bac Pro OTM (Freight Transport Organization) Professional baccalaureate in freight transport organization, training students to implement and supervise transport operations, customs procedures, and storage activities.
• Bac Pro TRPM (Mechanical Product Manufacturing Technician) Professional baccalaureate training technicians in mechanical product manufacturing, specializing in machining and CNC operations for automotive, aviation, and railway sectors.
• Bac Pro MSPC (Connected Production Systems Maintenance) Professional baccalaureate in maintenance of connected production systems, training students to repair and maintain industrial equipment across automotive, railway, and aerospace sectors.
• Bac Pro CIEL (Cybersecurity, IT, Networks, Electronics) Professional baccalaureate in cybersecurity, IT, and electronic networks with training in electronic product lifecycle, network implementation, and data valorization with cybersecurity integration.
• Bac Pro MP3D (3D Modeling and Prototyping) Professional baccalaureate in 3D modeling and prototyping, training students in digital design, CAD tools, and immersive reality technologies for industrial product development.
• BTS CPI (Industrial Product Design) Two-year higher technician certificate in industrial product design, training technicians to work in collaborative design teams using CATIA V5 and SolidWorks CAD software.
• BTS Électrotechnique Two-year higher technician certificate in electrotechnology, training technicians for electrical production and distribution, building installations, and industrial automation systems.
• BTS CIEL Option B (Cybersecurity, IT, Electronic Networks) Two-year higher technician certificate in cybersecurity, IT, and electronic networks with specialization in electronics and networks, preparing graduates for product design, network implementation, and electronic systems maintenance.
• BTS NDRC (Negotiation and Digital Customer Relations) Two-year higher technician certificate in negotiation and digital customer relations, developing commercial skills including prospecting, digital communication, and omnichannel customer management.
• Licence Pro MEE (Railway Electrical Trades & Energy) One-year professional degree in electrical trades and energy specializing in railway electrification, delivered in partnership with La Rochelle Université, training technicians for modeling, design, industrialization, and installation of railway electrical infrastructure.
• FCIL TSEF (Specialized Railway Electrical Technician) One-year further training certificate in specialized railway electrical technology, provided in partnership with Akkodis and Alstom, combining classroom teaching with industrial placement.
• Certificat de Spécialisation PRPE (Electronic Product Production and Repair) One-year specialization certificate in electronic product production and repair, training technicians in consumer electronics maintenance and electronic manufacturing.
• Classe de Défense et Sécurité Globale (CDSG) Specialized interdisciplinary class in partnership with EETAAE 722 (Air and Space Army Technical School) providing citizenship education with military engagement activities, base visits, and the Escadrille Air Jeunesse program.
• Sections Européennes (European Sections) Bilingual education programs in English (with DNL EPS) and German (with DNL Mathematics) offering international exchanges and European baccalaureate recognition.

Quantifiable outcome

• 50,027 diners served and 2,173.87 kg food waste tracked over 4-month period, demonstrating operational sustainability commitment
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Named customers1 record

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Integration1 record

Partnerships

21 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• FERROCAMPUS Nouvelle-AquitainecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe school is a bearer of the CMQ (Campus des Métiers et des Qualifications) label for sustainable, connected, autonomous and decarbonised railway mobility. FERROCAMPUS is the European center of excellence for railway research, innovation, experimentation, and training. Multiple programs carry 'railway professions' coloring for students.
• Académie de PoitierscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe school operates under the regional education authority. The academy handles student admissions and provides administrative oversight for all educational programs.
• Région Nouvelle-AquitainecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe regional council provides funding and support for the school's operation, particularly for infrastructure and student transport services.
• CFA Académique (Centre de Formation des Apprentis Académique)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorThe school operates as the academic apprenticeship training center, enabling multiple programs (BAC PRO, BTS, CS, Licence Pro) to be taken through apprenticeship contracts in addition to traditional schooling.
• EETAAE 722 (École d'Enseignement Technique de l'Armée de l'Air et de l'Espace)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with the Air Force technical school in Saintes for the CDSG (Classe de Défense et Sécurité Globale). Includes joint activities: base visits, military exchanges, citizenship rally, commemorative ceremonies, and the Escadrille Air Jeunesse (EAJ) program for 12-25 year olds.
• GRETAminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAdult education network installed in the school premises, providing continuing education and professional development courses.
• Pôle Innovation de SaintesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInnovation hub that has partnered with the school to promote entrepreneurship and innovation awareness among young people through reciprocal service exchanges.
• La Rochelle UniversitécoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for the Licence Professionnelle MEE (Métiers de L'Électricité et de l'Énergie) in railway electrical systems. The university handles admissions and issues the diploma while the school provides the training. Contact: 05 46 45 91 14.
• AkkodiscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAkkodis delivers the FCIL TSEF (Technicien Spécialisé en Électricité Ferroviaire) program jointly with the school. The company provides 22 weeks of on-site training at Aytré and participates in teaching. Also offers CDI contracts upon completion.
• AlstomcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAlstom participates in the FCIL TSEF program, offering 22 weeks of training stage at Aytré site. Associated with FERROCAMPUS network for railway equipment (bogie manufacturer for Citadis trams).
• TEXELIScoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRailway and military mobility solutions company (developer of VBMR-L Serval military vehicles and tram bogies). Active in student mentorship, site visits, and collaborative projects. Students from MP3D and TRPM visited the Limoges facility.
• CGMminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndustrial partner collaborating with the school through regular checkpoints with TER railway maintenance team in Saintes.
• DartyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHome appliance retailer participates in P-TECH mentorship program. Mentors from the Saintes store provide professional immersion days for Bac Pro CIEL students, including store tours, interview simulations, and career guidance.
• ENVIEminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerElectronics repair and refurbishment company. CS PRPE students visited the facility to discover disassembly, reuse and recovery activities, and circular economy practices.
• RESE (Réseau des Établissements de la Société Funéraire)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEnterprise that participated in school-hosted industry presentation day alongside CGELEC and AKKODIS, presenting electrotechnical career paths to Première STI2D and BTS Électrotechnique students.
• CEGELECminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerElectrical engineering company participated in school-hosted industry presentation day alongside RESE and AKKODIS, presenting career opportunities to students.
• MillirisminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndustrial equipment designer and supplier in Saintes. Provides company visits for 2MP3D students to see industrial processes including machining, welding, and technical-commercial operations.
• Ecole de l'Aviation de Chasse / Base Aérienne 709 Cognac-ChâteaubernardminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFrench Air Force base visited by CDSG students as part of their defense and citizenship program, including museum visits, protection squadron tours, and fighter pilot training presentations.
• Soroptimist SaintesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerWomen's service organization that organized a chemical submission prevention conference at the school with 150 students attending.
• Festival Rochefort PacifiqueminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLiterary and arts festival partnering with the school for author visits and cultural events with 2MPIA and 2GT8/2GATL classes.
• ALCAminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCultural agency providing writer-in-residence program. Writer Christophe Fourvel conducted writing workshops with 2GATL and 2GT7 classes, resulting in recorded podcasts and student-written texts.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

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Market position

Competitive moat5 records

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Profiles2 records

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