Pôle Sup'93

What Pôle Sup'93 does

Pôle Sup'93 is a public higher education institution dedicated to music, operating under French law as an Établissement public de coopération culturelle (EPCC) à caractère administratif. Founded in 2009 in the Seine-Saint-Denis department of Ile-de-France and reconstituted in its current EPCC form on January 1, 2019, it is one of only 10 poles nationally accredited by the French Ministry of Culture to deliver the Diplôme National Supérieur Professionnel de Musicien (DNSPM). The institution is governed jointly by the Ministry of Culture (via DRAC Île-de-France), the cities of La Courneuve and Aubervilliers, the Conseil Départemental de Seine-Saint-Denis, Plaine Commune, and Université Paris 8 Vincennes Saint-Denis, with Bernadette Dodin serving as Directrice.

The institution's portfolio centers on two principal degree programs: the DNSPM, offered in partnership with Université Paris 8 to validate a Licence (180 ECTS over 1,350 hours), and the Diplôme d'État de professeur de musique (DE), offered both as an articulated extension of the DNSPM and as standalone continuing professional education. The DE Formation Professionnelle is fee-based at 9,000€ for 900 hours of training. Two specialty tracks structure the curriculum: 'Classique à contemporain' and 'Jazz et Musiques Improvisées,' supplemented by a specialized Musique Mixte pathway in partnership with IRCAM and a VAE (Validation des Acquis de l'Expérience) pathway for working professionals. Operations are distributed across three sites: CRR 93 Jack Ralite in Aubervilliers and La Courneuve, and CRD d'Aulnay-sous-Bois, using partner conservatory facilities.

The revenue model rests on three streams: government appropriations through the EPCC member structure, fee-based professional training, and Taxe d'Apprentissage contributions from corporate partners. The institution maintains an extensive partnership ecosystem including Orchestre National d'Île-de-France, Philharmonie de Paris, BnF Richelieu, Académie Fratellini, Festival de Saint-Denis, Ensemble 2e2m, and international peers via AEC and Erasmus+, supported by Qualiopi certification for training quality. Marketing and student recruitment are conducted through the institution's website, newsletters, Instagram and Facebook presence, open houses, and participation in regional forums such as Forum Post-Bac 93, with students admitted through competitive entrance examinations administered via the Oasis Pro platform.

Name

Pôle Sup'93

Legal name

Pôle Supérieur d'enseignement artistique Aubervilliers - La Courneuve - Seine-Saint-Denis Ile-de-France

Website

https://polesup93.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

2009

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Pôle Sup'93 is a French public EPCC higher education institution offering state-accredited music degrees (DNSPM and DE) in classical, jazz, and mixed music across sites in Seine-Saint-Denis. It serves aspiring professional musicians and music educators through partnerships with Université Paris 8, IRCAM, and major French orchestras.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Music Higher Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (61131)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Music Conservatories & Music Colleges (EDAHAJAC)

Keywords

• Music higher education
• Professional music diplomas
• Music teacher training
• Music performance degrees
• Arts conservatory programs

Headquarters

HQ city

La Courneuve, Île-de-France

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Training Fees: Revenue from professional development programs including DE formation professionnelle costing 9,000€ per 900-hour path for instrumental/vocal teaching in classical, jazz, or amplified contemporary music.
2. Public Funding and Subsidies: As an EPCC (Établissement public de coopération culturelle), the institution receives funding from the DRAC Île-de-France, Conseil Départemental de Seine-Saint-Denis, and the cities of La Courneuve and Aubervilliers.
3. Taxe d'Apprentissage: Support through apprenticeship tax contributions from companies, used for student projects, international mobility, professional situations, and maintaining low tuition rates.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Pôle Sup'93 is a French public higher education institution (EPCC) delivering state-accredited Level 6 professional music diplomas. It offers the DNSPM (Diplôme National Supérieur Professionnel de Musicien) in partnership with Université Paris 8, the Diplôme d'État de Professeur de Musique (both articulated with DNSPM and as continuing professional formation), and VAE pathways. Programs span classical-to-contemporary and jazz/improvised music specialties, taught across partner conservatory sites in Seine-Saint-Denis.

Product overview

Pôle Sup'93 is a public EPCC (Établissement public de coopération culturelle) higher education institution for music, established in 2009. It offers a portfolio of degree programs including the DNSPM (Diplôme National Supérieur Professionnel de Musicien) in partnership with Paris 8 University, and the DE (Diplôme d'État de Professeur de Musique) available both as an articulated program with DNSPM and as standalone continuing professional education. The institution operates two main specialty tracks: 'Classique à contemporain' and 'Jazz et Musiques Improvisées,' supplemented by specialized programs such as the Musique Mixte pathway with IRCAM. Additional services include VAE (Validation des Acquis de l'Expérience) for prior learning recognition.

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Products and services

• DNSPM - Diplôme National Supérieur Professionnel de Musicien A Level 6 (Licence-equivalent) professional degree accredited by the French Ministry of Culture that qualifies students as professional musician-performers. The program spans 6 semesters (1,350 hours) and awards 180 ECTS in partnership with Université Paris 8. Offered in two specialties: 'Classique à contemporain' and 'Jazz et musiques improvisées'. RNCP37685 and RNCP37687.
• DE - Diplôme d'État de Professeur de Musique (Articulated with DNSPM) A Level 6 (Licence-equivalent) professional degree from the Ministry of Culture qualifying graduates as music teachers. Offered as an articulated program combined with DNSPM studies, allowing students to earn both performance and teaching credentials. Qualifies graduates for French Public Service Territorial competitive exams (CNFPT ATEA). RNCP39705.
• DE - Formation Professionnelle Continue Professional continuing education program for the Diplôme d'État de professeur de musique aimed at working musicians. The 4-semester program spans 900 hours and is priced at €9,000 per path. Courses are held primarily on Thursdays, Fridays, and Monday mornings (jazz). Covers Classical, Jazz, MAA, Traditional Music, and Early Music.
• VAE - Validation des Acquis de l'Expérience Prior learning recognition service allowing candidates to obtain the Diplôme d'État de professeur de musique through demonstrated professional experience rather than full coursework.

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Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

20 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• IRCAM (Institut de Recherche et Coordination Acoustique/Musique)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for mixed music pathway (Parcours Musique Mixte) where students work with IRCAM on contemporary electronic music projects, culminating in annual concerts at IRCAM's Salle Stravinsky
• Université Paris 8 Vincennes Saint-DeniscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUniversity partnership allowing DNSPM students to earn a Licence in Arts/Musicology alongside their diploma. Part of Alliance Paris Lumières and original founding partner
• BNF (Bibliothèque Nationale de France)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for student visits and collaboration on the annual 'Désinvisibilisation des compositrices' (Making Composers Visible) symposium held at BnF Richelieu
• Académie FratellinimajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration on circus-music projects including 'Fratellini Circus Tour' and multidisciplinary performances combining musicians and circus artists
• Orchestre National d'Île-de-FrancemajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProfessional placement opportunities for students to perform with the orchestra at Philharmonie de Paris
• Philharmonie de Paris / Musée de la MusiquemajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerStudent performances and educational concerts at the music museum and concert hall complex
• CNSMDP (Conservatoire National Supérieur de Musique et de Danse de Paris)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerShared masterclasses and collaborative projects with France's premier conservatory
• Festival de Saint-DenismajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for guitar masterclasses with international artists including Gabriel Bianco, held at CRR 93
• Ensemble 2e2mmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration on concerts including 'Mater Natura' and participation in the Experimenta festival in Lima, Peru
• Guildhall School of Music & Drama (UK)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational exchange visits for jazz and improvised music students to London
• IESM (Institut d'Enseignement Supérieur de la Musique)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborative projects including orchestra participation and shared masterclasses
• CRR 93 Jack Ralite (Conservatoire à Rayonnement Régional)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMain host institution providing facilities at Aubervilliers and La Courneuve sites. Shared teaching staff and instrumental resources
• CRD d'Aulnay-sous-Bois (Conservatoire à Rayonnement Départemental)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartner conservatory providing additional facilities and shared teaching resources
• Centre des Musiques Didier Lockwood (CMDL)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for European Big Band project Charlier & Sourisse
• PSPBB (Pôle Supérieur Paris Boulogne-Billancourt)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint ensemble projects including 'Cordes assemblées' combining strings students from both institutions
• Association Tournesol (Artistes à l'Hôpital)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerStudents perform concerts in hospital settings (Lariboisière, Bichat) as part of community outreach
• La Pop (Péniche La Pop)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for 'Café Projet' artistic mediation events
• ANESCAS (Association Nationale d'Établissements d'Enseignement Supérieur de la Création Artistique)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational association of 18 French higher arts education institutions, promoting sector interests and collaboration
• Alliance Paris LumièresmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFounding member of university and cultural institution alliance with Paris 8, Paris Nanterre, and others. Focus on research, training, and social responsibility themes
• AEC (Association Européenne des Conservatoires)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEuropean association of conservatories providing international network and mobility opportunities

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Royal Academy of Music: London-based music conservatory delivering undergraduate and postgraduate performance and teacher training degrees. Comparable scope and prestige tier, though with stronger international brand and broader alumni network than Pôle Sup'93.
• Berklee College of Music: Global leader in contemporary music higher education with strong jazz, MAA, and music production programs. Comparable on the jazz/improvised music side (overlapping with Pôle Sup'93's 'Classique à contemporain' and 'Jazz et musiques improvisées' tracks), but with much broader international scope.

Direct peers

• Institut d'Enseignement Supérieur de la Musique (IESM): Regional French music higher education institution (Aix-en-Provence) accredited for music performance and pedagogy degrees. Comparable in scope, regulatory status, and program structure, with existing collaborative projects with Pôle Sup'93.
• Royal Conservatory of Brussels: Belgian higher music education institution delivering performance and pedagogy degrees within the French-speaking European conservatoire system. Comparable in regulatory model (state-accredited conservatoire), program structure, and continental European student base.
• Conservatoire National Supérieur de Musique et de Danse de Paris (CNSMDP): France's premier music and dance conservatory and one of the few institutions (alongside Pôle Sup'93) accredited by the Ministry of Culture to deliver the DNSPM. Competes for top-tier music students and shares masterclass collaborations with Pôle Sup'93.
• Guildhall School of Music & Drama: UK conservatoire with which Pôle Sup'93 has an active international exchange for jazz and improvised music students. Comparable as a performance-focused music higher education institution serving similar student segments.
• Sibelius Academy (Uniarts Helsinki): Finnish music university within the European conservatoire network (AEC member like Pôle Sup'93). Delivers comparable performance and music teacher training degrees at the European higher education level.
• Conservatoire National Supérieur de Musique et de Danse de Lyon (CNSMDL): One of the three national CNSMDs and the only other CNSMD-level institution accredited to deliver DNSPM. Directly comparable as a top-tier French music performance and pedagogy institution with similar degree structures.
• Pôle Supérieur Paris Boulogne-Billancourt (PSPBB): Another Île-de-France Pôle Supérieur delivering DNSPM and DE programs. Already collaborates with Pôle Sup'93 on joint ensemble projects ('Cordes assemblées') and competes for the same regional student pool.
• Hochschule für Musik und Theater München: German state music university delivering performance and teaching degrees with a similar combination of artistic and pedagogical training. Comparable as a European state-accredited higher music education institution with public funding.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/polesup93
• Instagraminstagram.com/polesup93
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/pole-sup-93

Compliance1 record

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Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

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