International Osteopathic Education

What International Osteopathic Education does

International Osteopathic Education (IOE) is a private educational institution headquartered in Bordeaux, France, structured as a Société par Actions Simplifiée (SAS). Its sole product is the Master of Osteopathic Medicine (MOstM), a five-year integrated master's degree (Level 4 to Level 7) developed and awarded in collaboration with the University of Plymouth. The program is delivered in English and combines in-person classes, live virtual conferences, remote independent study, and early clinical teaching starting in year one across the IOE educational clinic and a network of partner clinics, medical centers, and research laboratories across Europe.

The target market is international — specifically European and non-European students who intend to practice osteopathy in their country of origin or a third country, with France and the United Kingdom excluded due to those jurisdictions' internal regulatory frameworks. Secondary candidates include practicing healthcare professionals such as physiotherapists, midwives, and nurses seeking to upskill. Revenue is generated through tuition for the five-year program and a one-time €150 application fee, with tuition pricing handled privately through admissions. The school recruits directly via its website and social channels (Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram), running a four-step admissions funnel culminating in a motivational interview.

Operationally, IOE is a lean organization led by Dr. Vincent Staf (Head of IOE Studies and legal representative) and supported by approximately ten named teaching staff spanning fundamental sciences, medical care, and osteopathic practice. The institution is privately held with no external funding rounds, parent company, or acquisition activity disclosed, and it holds GDPR-compliant data handling practices as its sole documented certification.

Name

International Osteopathic Education

Legal name

SAS INTERNATIONAL OSTEOPATIC EDUCATION (IOE)

Website

https://international-osteopathic-education.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Short description

International Osteopathic Education is a private Bordeaux-based osteopathic medical school delivering a five-year English-taught Master of Osteopathic Medicine, awarded jointly with the University of Plymouth, for international students and healthcare professionals seeking cross-border practice credentials.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Osteopathic Medicine Higher Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Health Services (8000)

akta.pro primary industry

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

Keywords

• Osteopathic medicine education
• Master's degree program
• Clinical osteopathy training
• Healthcare professional education
• International osteopathy school

Headquarters

HQ city

Bordeaux

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Tuition Revenue: International Osteopathic Education generates revenue primarily through tuition fees for the Master of Osteopathic Medicine program. The 5-year full-time program is the core educational offering.
2. Application Fees: Students pay a 150€ application fee to submit their application for the Master of Osteopathic Medicine program.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

International Osteopathic Education (IOE) delivers a five-year, full-time, English-taught integrated Master of Osteopathic Medicine (MOstM) awarded by the University of Plymouth, with curriculum organized by anatomical regions and clinical teaching beginning in year one at the IOE educational clinic and international partner clinics, medical centers, and research laboratories across Europe. The program targets international students (excluding France and the UK) who want to practice osteopathy in their home country, as well as healthcare professionals (physiotherapists, midwives, nurses) seeking to expand their osteopathic skills. Revenue comes primarily from tuition fees for the MOstM program and a €150 application fee.

Product overview

International Osteopathic Education (IOE) offers a single unified educational program: the Master of Osteopathic Medicine (MOstM), developed in partnership with the University of Plymouth. This five-year full-time program trains students to become autonomous osteopathic practitioners. The curriculum includes clinical teaching from the first year at the IOE educational clinic and international partner clinics, medical centers, and research laboratories. IOE is an educational institution providing degree-level training in osteopathy, not a technology product company.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Master of Osteopathic Medicine (MOstM) A five-year, full-time, English-taught integrated master's degree (Level 4 to Level 7) developed in collaboration with the University of Plymouth. The degree is awarded by the University of Plymouth and is recognized in the majority of European and non-European countries (excluding the United States, France, and the United Kingdom, which have their own internal regulations). Training takes place in Bordeaux, France, and at IOE partner establishments across Europe. The curriculum includes 18+ core topics organized by anatomical region (physiology, semiology, anatomy, clinical examinations, biomechanics, osteopathic tests and techniques, para-clinical examinations, osteopathic manipulation treatments), with clinical teaching starting in year one and 1,500 hours of clinical experience. Intended for European and non-European students who wish to practice osteopathy in their country of origin or another eligible country (excluding France and the UK), as well as healthcare professionals such as physiotherapists, midwives, and nurses seeking to expand their osteopathic skills.

Named customers3 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• University of PlymouthcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe University of Plymouth, a prestigious UK institution known for excellence in health sciences and research, is a key partner of IOE. The collaboration ensures high standard of education, blending IOE's hands-on training in Bordeaux and across Europe with Plymouth's academic rigor. Upon completion, graduates receive a degree awarded by the University of Plymouth, recognized globally for its quality and reputation. The MOstM is the only program jointly offered by IOE and UoP.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Vrije Universiteit Brussel - Master in Osteopathy: Belgian university offering a master's-level osteopathy program; broader institution with research orientation that competes for European international students in the same osteopathic medicine category.
• Swansea University (Osteopathy Programme): Welsh university offering an integrated master's in osteopathy with strong research profile; broader institution with wider portfolio, competing for the same international osteopathy students with a fully UK-based delivery model.

Direct peers

• University College of Osteopathy (UCO): London-based osteopathic institution offering master's-level osteopathy programs; competes for the same international applicant segment with English-language instruction and recognized UK credential.
• British College of Osteopathic Medicine (BCOM): UK osteopathy college offering integrated master's programs (MOst) in English; comparable to IOE in program structure, level (Level 7), and target audience of international students seeking UK-recognized credentials.
• European School of Osteopathy (ESO): UK-based osteopathy school delivering integrated master's-level osteopathic training in English; competes for the same international student pool and offers a comparable clinical curriculum with similar UK university affiliations.
• International Academy of Osteopathy (IAO): Belgium-headquartered osteopathy school operating across multiple European countries with English-language tracks; directly comparable to IOE in targeting international students seeking a recognized osteopathic credential.
• CEESO (Centre d'Études Supérieures en Ostéopathie): French osteopathy school with multiple campuses offering master's-level training; comparable to IOE in curriculum depth and allied-health positioning, though primarily French-language and serving the French domestic market.

Regional players

• Institut d'Ostéopathie de Bordeaux (IOB): Bordeaux-based osteopathy school competing for the same local talent pool and clinical placement resources; directly comparable in curriculum and city, but targets primarily French-speaking students for the French market.

Market position

Strengths2 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/people/International-Osteopathic-Education/61566364876883
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/international-osteopathic-education
• Instagraminstagram.com/ioe_bordeaux

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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