Pôle supérieur d'enseignement artistique Paris - Boulogne-Billancourt (PSPBB)

What Pôle supérieur d'enseignement artistique Paris - Boulogne-Billancourt (PSPBB) does

Pôle supérieur d'enseignement artistique Paris - Boulogne-Billancourt (PSPBB) is a French public higher education institution (Établissement Public de Coopération Culturelle, EPCC) founded in 2011 under the joint initiative of the French Ministry of Culture and the cities of Paris and Boulogne-Billancourt. It is the only French higher education institution combining all three performing arts disciplines — music, dance, and drama — under one accredited roof, structured around three academic departments with a central administration in the 19th arrondissement of Paris and additional teaching sites including the ESAD at Forum des Halles.

PSPBB delivers six core programs: the DNSPD (national professional diploma in dance, jazz aesthetics), the DNSPM (national professional diploma in musician, three specializations), the DNSPC (national professional diploma in actor), two State Diplomas for teaching music and drama (DE Musique, DE Théâtre), and a unique second-cycle Master's in orchestral string practice co-developed with Sorbonne Université. It also offers a new Master's in Improvisation & Musical Creation. Students are recruited through national entrance exams (concours) and the monmaster.gouv.fr platform; the institution held the Qualiopi quality certification and Entertainment Entrepreneur Licenses (PLATESV-R-2021-007079 / PLATESV-R-2021-007073).

PSPBB serves approximately a few hundred pre-professional arts students across its promotions with a faculty of 220+ teachers and external contributors — including internationally renowned artists. Its business model blends multiple non-diversified revenue streams: Ministry of Culture public funding (the dominant base), student tuition and registration fees (publicly disclosed for 2024/2025 and 2025/2026), apprenticeship tax (taxe d'apprentissage) contributions from corporate partners, and corporate sponsorship/mécénat (notably the historic Cercle de l'Union Interallié). The institution is a member of the Sorbonne University Alliance and operates an ERASMUS+ mobility network spanning 64 partner institutions across 23 countries.

Name

Pôle supérieur d'enseignement artistique Paris - Boulogne-Billancourt (PSPBB)

Legal name

EPCC Pôle supérieur d'enseignement artistique Paris - Boulogne-Billancourt (PSPBB)

Website

https://pspbb.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

2011

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

French public higher education institution (EPCC) delivering accredited national diplomas and Master's programs in music, dance, and drama, serving pre-professional performing arts students in the Paris-Boulogne-Billancourt region with an international ERASMUS+ network spanning 23 countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Higher Performing Arts Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (611310), Educational Support Services (61171)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Professional Certification & Training Content Publishing (Exam Prep, CE/CPD) (MPAJACAL)

Keywords

• Performing arts education
• Higher arts education
• Music conservatory programs
• Dance diploma programs
• Dramatic arts training

Headquarters

HQ city

Paris

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 Registration Fees: Annual tuition fees charged to students for enrollment in programs. Fees vary by program and student status (with/without VAE). Fee schedules published for 2024/2025 and 2025/2026 academic years.
2. Apprenticeship Tax (Taxe d'apprentissage): Companies allocate a portion of their apprenticeship tax to PSPBB, providing significant funding for educational activities, apprenticeships, and professional courses.
3. Sponsorship and Mécénat: Corporate sponsorship providing financial, skills-based, or in-kind support (instrument donations, space provision). Historic sponsor includes Cercle de l'Union Interallié. Companies donating apprenticeship tax include HENRI SELMER PARIS, ASSOCIATION AXOH, ASSOCIATION A.K. ENTREPÔT, SARL LA COMPAGNIE DE BETHUNE, CHARLES PARIS, DE BEAUX LENDEMAINS.
4. Ministry of Culture Funding: Government funding from French Ministry of Culture as part of the institution's public service mission and accreditation to award national diplomas.

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Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Pôle supérieur d'enseignement artistique Paris - Boulogne-Billancourt (PSPBB) is a French public higher-education institution (EPCC) that delivers accredited performing-arts training across music, dance, and drama. It offers national professional diplomas (DNSPM, DNSPD, DNSPC), State diplomas (DE Musique, DE Théâtre), and Master's-level programs (Recherche et Pratique; Improvisation et création musicale) to students pursuing careers as professional artists.

Product overview

PSPBB is a higher education institution offering training in three performing arts disciplines: music, drama, and dance. The institution provides six main educational programs: DNSPD (dance), DNSPM (music performer), DNSPC (drama acting), two State Diplomas for teaching (music and drama), and a unique Master program in orchestral string practice. Programs are designed for professional integration with internships, real-life professional scenarios, and career planning support. Students can obtain multiple national diplomas within the same institution.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• DNSPM (Diplôme National Supérieur Professionnel de Musicien) National accredited professional diploma in music offered by PSPBB to students pursuing a professional performing-musician career.
• DNSPD (Diplôme National Supérieur Professionnel de Danseur) National accredited professional diploma in dance offered by PSPBB to students pursuing a professional dance career.
• DNSPC (Diplôme National Supérieur Professionnel de Comédien) National accredited professional diploma in dramatic arts/theatre offered by PSPBB to students pursuing a professional acting career.
• DE Musique (Diplôme d'État de Musique) French State diploma in music teaching and practice delivered by PSPBB to students seeking State-recognized music qualifications.
• DE Théâtre (Diplôme d'État de Théâtre) French State diploma in theatre practice delivered by PSPBB to students seeking State-recognized dramatic-arts qualifications.
• Master Recherche et Pratique Research-oriented Master's degree combining performing-arts practice with academic research, offered by PSPBB.
• Master Improvisation et création musicale Specialized Master's degree focused on musical improvisation and composition/creation, delivered by PSPBB.

Quantifiable outcome

• 200+ teachers and external contributors
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

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

• Institut Médico-Sportif PréfontaineminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023Sports medicine institute providing healthcare services including annual follow-ups, traumatology assessments, and workshops for students.
• Sorbonne UniversitécoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-developed Master Recherche et Pratique, option pratiques orchestrales cordes - unique in France. Partnership within Alliance Sorbonne University for research and academic programs. PSPBB is a member of the Sorbonne University Alliance.
• Sorbonne Nouvelle UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for theatre studies license (Licence d'études théâtrales) combined with DNSPC. Part of five-university partnership network.
• Paris 8 Vincennes - Saint-Denis UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for Bachelor in Musicology combined with DNSPD (dance program). Part of five-university partnership network.
• Gustave Eiffel UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for Licence musique et métiers du son combined with DNSPM for Jazz and Contemporary Amplified Music. Part of five-university partnership.
• Évry UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for Licence de musicologie combined with DNSPM for Jazz and Improvised Music (via CMDL). Part of five-university partnership.
• Orchestre de Chambre de ParismajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProfessional orchestra partnership for Master program - provides performance opportunities and industry connections for string orchestra students.
• ONDIFmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOrchestre National d'Île-de-France partnership providing orchestral performance opportunities and professional integration pathways.
• Orchestre PasdeloupmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHistoric Paris orchestra partnership for student performance and professional development.
• Théâtre de la ConcordemajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTheatre venue partnership for Master program performances and professional exposure.
• Théâtre MonfortmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTheatre partnership for student performances and artistic projects.
• Théâtre de VanvesmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTheatre venue partnership for performances and artistic projects.
• Théâtre du ChâteletmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrestigious Paris theatre partnership for student performances and professional development.
• La Seine MusicalemajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMajor performance venue on Île de la Cité partnership for student performances and concerts.
• Festival de Saint-DenismajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrestigious music festival partnership providing performance and learning opportunities.
• Collégium Musicae (Alliance Sorbonne Université)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerResearch and teaching consortium within Alliance Sorbonne Université supporting music research and education.
• Université de Montréal Faculté de MusiquemajorTechnology or IntegrationCanadian university partnership for international exchange and academic collaboration in music education.
• Conservatoire Royal de BruxellesmajorTechnology or IntegrationBelgian conservatory ERASMUS partner for student and faculty mobility in music.
• Conservatorium van AmsterdammajorTechnology or IntegrationDutch conservatory ERASMUS partner for music education exchanges.
• Hochschule für Musik und Theater MünchenmajorTechnology or IntegrationGerman music and theater university ERASMUS partner for music and drama exchanges.
• Sibelius Academy (University of the Arts Helsinki)majorTechnology or IntegrationFinnish music academy ERASMUS partner for international music education exchanges.
• Université Nationale d'Art Théâtral et Cinématographique Ion Luca Caragiale (UNATC) de BucarestmajorTechnology or IntegrationRomanian drama school ERASMUS partner for theatre education exchanges.
• ANESCAS (Association nationale d'établissements d'enseignement supérieur de la création artistique arts de la scène)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational association of French higher arts education institutions - membership for professional networking and advocacy.
• Association Européenne des Conservatoires (AEC)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEuropean association of conservatories - membership for international networking and best practices.
• International Association of Schools of Jazz (IASJ)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGlobal jazz school network for exchange and collaboration in jazz education.
• Istanbul State Conservatory - Mimar Sinan Fine Arts UniversitymajorTechnology or IntegrationTurkish conservatory ERASMUS partner for music education exchanges.
• Centre des Musiques Didier Lockwood (CMDL)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSpecialized music center for Jazz and Improvised Music education combined with DNSPM program.
• CRR de Paris (Conservatoire à rayonnement régional)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional conservatory providing teaching locations and collaborative educational programs.
• Conservatoire à rayonnement régional de Boulogne-BillancourtcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional conservatory in Boulogne-Billancourt providing teaching locations and educational collaboration.
• La troisième riveminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPsychology association providing free psychological support sessions for PSPBB students (up to 9 per year).

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Conservatoire National Supérieur d'Art Dramatique (CNSAD): France's leading drama conservatory under the Ministry of Culture. Directly comparable in mission (national drama training), accreditation status (DNSPC, DE théâtre) and public-sector structure.
• Hochschule für Musik und Theater München: German conservatory offering music and drama training with national accreditation. PSPBB lists it as an ERASMUS partner; directly comparable as a public music/theatre higher-education peer in continental Europe.
• Sibelius Academy (University of the Arts Helsinki): Finnish music academy part of University of the Arts Helsinki. Named ERASMUS+ partner of PSPBB; comparable as a publicly funded European music conservatory offering advanced diploma and Master programs.
• Conservatorium van Amsterdam: Dutch conservatory within Amsterdam University of the Arts. ERASMUS+ partner of PSPBB; comparable as a European public conservatory training performing musicians to diploma/Master level.
• Conservatoire Royal de Bruxelles: Belgian conservatory offering music and theatre training. Listed as PSPBB ERASMUS partner; comparable as a francophone-adjacent European conservatory with national accreditation.
• Conservatoire National Supérieur de Musique et de Danse de Paris (CNSMDP): France's premier public music and dance conservatory offering national diplomas and Master-level training. Directly comparable as a public-sector French higher education institution training performing artists with national accreditation.

Broad incumbents

• Royal College of Music: London conservatory offering undergraduate and graduate music programs. Comparable as a Master-level music training institution with international partnership networks and professional integration pathways.
• Royal Academy of Music: Historic London conservatory offering music performance and teacher-training diplomas. Comparable as a top-tier European music conservatory with national accreditation and high faculty talent density.
• Guildhall School of Music & Drama: UK-based higher education institution training musicians, actors and production artists. Comparable as a tri-disciplinary performing-arts conservatory with international partnerships and conservatoire-level diploma offerings.

Others

• ANESCAS (Association nationale d'établissements d'enseignement supérieur de la création artistique): French national association of higher performing-arts education institutions of which PSPBB is a member. Comparable as an industry/peer-network reference representing the same set of French conservatories and schools competing for the same student and funding pools.

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