SANT'EST IFAS

What SANT'EST IFAS does

SANT'EST IFAS is a non-profit vocational training institute (Association loi 1901, Siret 305 273 377 00039) headquartered in Nancy, France, that delivers state-certified nursing assistant training leading to the Diplôme d'État d'Aide-Soignant (DEAS). Founded in 1975 by Dr. Irène Pierre as AMSNE and renamed in 2012, the institute operates under DREETS approval (number 4154 000 4054) with Qualiopi quality certification (2021, renewed 2024). It serves 75 students per year across two annual intakes (September and January), with primary customer segments being career changers, healthcare support workers (ASH) seeking DEAS advancement, and BAC Pro ASSP/SAPAT graduates. The audience is individuals aged 17+ in the Grand Est region (Lorraine, Champagne-Ardenne, Alsace), with 37 affiliated member healthcare establishments supporting the association.

The institute delivers five core programs: Cursus Complet (11-month, 1,540-hour full curriculum at €6,300), Cursus Partiel (shortened pathways for holders of related diplomas), Cursus Modulaire (€5,100 modular pathway for BAC Pro holders), Formation en Apprentissage (up to 18-month apprenticeship via SANT'EST CFA), and Post-VAE (experiential validation). Underlying pedagogy combines theoretical instruction, clinical simulation on two technical platforms (2nd and 3rd floors of the Nancy facility), an innovative aging simulation kit (kit de simulation du vieillissement) for immersive empathy training, and 770 hours of clinical placement across four stage periods. Instruction is participatory, including group work, role-playing, portfolios, and doctoral-led content on patient rights via Université de Lorraine.

Revenue is generated through tuition fees plus institutional funding from a diversified set of public and quasi-public financeurs: Région Grand Est, CPF (Compte Personnel de Formation), France Travail, ANFH, OPCO Santé, Transition Pro Grand Est, and apprenticeship contracts. Direct enrollment is gated by dossier review and oral interview (two annual sélection cycles). Marketing occurs through the institute website, Instagram/Facebook/LinkedIn, open days, regional orientation events (Nuit de l'Orientation), job fairs, and PR activities (October Rose). Leadership is stable since 2008, with Jean-Pierre TEYSSIER as President and Isabelle BAUMGARTEN as Director.

Name

SANT'EST IFAS

Legal name

SANT'EST IFAS

Website

https://santestifas.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

1975

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

SANT'EST IFAS is a nonprofit nursing assistant training institute in Nancy, France, founded in 1975, delivering state-certified DEAS programs across five pathways to 75 students annually in the Grand Est region.

Ownership category

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Product category

Healthcare Vocational Training

NAICS

Technical and Trade Schools (6115), Educational Services (611), Apprenticeship Training (611513)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

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PRIMARYEDAHAGAH

Allied Health & Rehabilitation Sciences Schools (PT/OT/SLP, etc.)

Education/Higher Education (Colleges & Universities)/Medical & Health Sciences Universities

Keywords

• Nursing assistant training
• Healthcare vocational education
• DEAS certification
• Caregiver training programs
• Medical aide formation

Headquarters

HQ city

Nancy

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Formation Fees: Tuition fees charged for training programs: 6,200€ for complete curriculum plus 100€ registration fees; modular curriculum at 5,000€ for BAC Pro holders. Fees vary for partial curricula based on prior diploma.
2. Institutional Funding: Training costs covered by multiple institutional financeurs including Region Grand Est, CPF (Compte Personnel de Formation), France Travail, employers, ANFH, OPCO Santé, Transition Pro Grand Est, and apprenticeship contracts through SANT'EST CFA

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

SANT'EST IFAS is a non-profit healthcare training institute that prepares candidates for the French Diplôme d'État d'Aide-Soignant (DEAS). It offers five distinct training pathways — full curriculum, partial curriculum, modular, apprenticeship, and post-VAE — accommodating 75 students per year across two intakes, with tuition fees of €6,200 (complete) and €5,000 (modular).

Product overview

SANT'EST IFAS is a healthcare training institute (Institut de Formation d'Aide-Soignant) located in Nancy, France, that offers comprehensive programs to train students for the Diplôme d'État d'Aide-Soignant (DEAS) certification. The institution provides multiple training pathways: Cursus Complet (full 11-month program), Cursus Partiel (shortened programs for holders of related healthcare diplomas), Cursus Modulaire (modular pathway for BAC Pro graduates), Formation en Apprentissage (apprenticeship option), and Post-VAE (experiential learning validation). All programs incorporate theoretical instruction, clinical simulation on technical platforms, and supervised clinical placements in healthcare facilities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Cursus Complet DEAS (Full Curriculum) Full-length DEAS preparation program preparing students for the French nursing assistant diploma. Tuition is €6,200. Available to candidates aged 17 and above, with two annual intakes and 75 total places per year.
• Cursus Partiel DEAS (Partial Curriculum) Partial DEAS training pathway for candidates who already hold some relevant prior qualifications or completed partial training elsewhere, allowing them to complete the missing modules to obtain the DEAS.
• Cursus Modulaire DEAS (Modular Curriculum) Modular DEAS preparation pathway allowing candidates to enroll in individual course modules rather than the full curriculum. Priced at €5,000, this option suits working professionals and those needing flexible scheduling.
• Formation en Apprentissage (Apprenticeship Training) Apprenticeship-based DEAS training pathway combining workplace learning at a sponsoring healthcare employer with classroom instruction. Designed for candidates sponsored by affiliated healthcare establishments in the Grand Est region.
• Formation Post-VAE (Post-VAE Training) Post-VAE training pathway for candidates pursuing the DEAS via the Validation des Acquis de l'Expérience (experience-based certification) route, providing supplementary training to address gaps identified during the VAE evaluation.

Named customers1 record

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature3 records

Partnerships

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

• Région Grand EstcoreOthersRegional council providing financing for trainee enrollment and training costs under regional eligibility criteria. Major institutional partner supporting accessible training in the Grand Est region.
• OPCO SantécoreOthersJoint collection agency for health sector handling apprenticeship and professional training funding for member companies and healthcare establishments.
• SANT'EST CFAcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAssociated training center (CFA) enabling apprenticeship pathway for nursing assistant training, allowing alternation between institute and employer for candidates with apprenticeship contracts.
• ANFHmajorOthersNational association managing continuing vocational training funds for public healthcare establishments, providing financing options for member facility employees.
• France TravailmajorOthersPublic employment service providing funding support for job seekers and career transitioners entering nursing assistant training programs.
• CRM Mulhouse (Centre de Réadaptation)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Mulhouse Rehabilitation Center serving as national reference center for nursing assistant training accessibility for persons with disabilities holding RQTH recognition.
• Université de Lorraine - Institut François GényminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic partnership for specialized teaching, including Module 6 on patient rights and information taught by doctoral researchers from the private law institute.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• AFPA: Agence nationale pour la formation professionnelle des adultes, a major public vocational training operator running IFAS programs nationwide. Directly competes with SANT'EST IFAS for nursing assistant trainees and public funding flows.
• INFA: Private vocational training organization offering healthcare/social diplomas including aide-soignant pathways. Comparable in scale and target population to SANT'EST IFAS, with similar reliance on Qualiopi and CPF/OPCO funding.
• GRETA: National network of public GRETA (Groupements d'Établissements) continuing-education operators run by the French Ministry of Education, many of which offer IFAS programs. Directly competes with SANT'EST IFAS for adult learners seeking aide-soignant certification via public funding.
• AFTRAL: Largest private vocational training group in France, offering IFAS and allied health programs alongside transport/logistics training. Competes with SANT'EST IFAS in healthcare vocational certification through a multi-site, multi-program model.
• Croix-Rouge Compétence: French Red Cross's national training arm, operating IFAS across multiple regions of France to deliver DEAS and related healthcare certifications. Direct competitor to SANT'EST IFAS in nursing assistant training, with substantially larger geographic reach.

Broad incumbents

• CCI Formation: Chambers of Commerce and Industry's training arm, offering broad vocational programs including some healthcare/social tracks. Larger and more diversified than SANT'EST IFAS, with regional CCI branches that overlap geographically in Grand Est.
• CNAM: Conservatoire national des arts et métiers, a large public higher-education and continuing-training institution offering health/social pathways. Adjacent rather than direct — operates at broader credential levels but competes for the same continuing-education funding pool.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/100049104221169
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/santestifas
• Instagraminstagram.com/santestifas

Compliance1 record

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Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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