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CREPS Île-de-France (Centre de Ressources, d'Expertise et de Performance Sportives d'Île-de-France) is a French public local training establishment (établissement public local de formation) operating under the supervision of the Ministry of Sports and the Conseil Régional d'Île-de-France. The institution delivers state-recognized vocational diplomas required for professional sports educator licenses in France — including BPJEPS (Brevet Professionnel) specializations in fitness, aquatic activities, and general physical activities; DEJEPS (Diplôme d'État) specializations in badminton, hockey, table tennis, volleyball, swimming, and triathlon; and DESJEPS ASECS for socio-educational and sports animation direction. It also provides first-aid certifications (PSC, PSE1, PSE2) and continuing education such as a train-the-trainer program on respect and inclusion in sports.

The institution operates from two sites: the main 18-hectare classified park campus in Châtenay-Malabry (20 minutes from Paris), which houses 17 pôles espoir and 2 pôles France for elite athlete preparation across Olympic disciplines (fencing, karate, field hockey, rowing, canoe-kayak); and a secondary site at the Stade Nautique Olympique in Vaires-sur-Marne, which hosts rowing and canoe-kayak elite poles and additional training programs. Since January 2020, CREPS IDF has operated as a CFA (Centre de Formation d'Apprentis), enabling apprenticeship-based work-study programs. Technology infrastructure is limited to a standard institutional website and Espace Stagiaire trainee portal — no proprietary AI, data, or specialized software platforms are referenced.

The business model is predominantly publicly financed: revenue streams include Conseil Régional d'Île-de-France subsidies, DRAJES financing for the Sésame device, Ministry of Sports support for Parcoursup students, OPCO/AFDAS apprenticeship financing for private-sector apprentices, CNFPT for public-sector apprentices, CPF (Compte Personnel de Formation), France Travail AIF, and individual self-financing. Training fees range from €4,536 (DEJEPS Natation Course) to €10,150 (DESJEPS ASECS), plus administrative fees of €40–€80. Short-format public courses (PSC at €63, PSE1 at €315) and accommodation/catering services at the Châtenay-Malabry site provide supplementary revenue. Customer base spans job seekers, baccalaureate holders, apprentices aged 16-29, high-level athletes, people with disabilities, disadvantaged youth, and employed sports-sector professionals across the Île-de-France region.

Name

creps ile de france

Legal name

CREPS Île-de-France (Centre de Ressources, d'Expertise et de Performance Sportives d'Île-de-France)

Website

https://creps-idf.fr

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Short description

CREPS Île-de-France is a French public sports training institution delivering state-certified BPJEPS, DEJEPS, DESJEPS diplomas and first-aid certifications, while hosting 19 elite sports training poles across two sites near Paris for vocational trainees, apprentices, and Olympic athletes.

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akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Châtenay-malabry

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Public funding and subsidies: The primary revenue stream consists of public subsidies and financing from the Conseil Régional Île-de-France (for Île-de-France job seekers), DRAJES (for Sésame device beneficiaries under 25), and the Ministry of Sports (for Parcoursup student candidates). These cover the majority of training costs for eligible trainees.
2. Apprenticeship financing: Since January 2020, CREPS IDF operates as a CFA (Centre de Formation d'Apprentis). OPCO (skills operators) cover partial training costs for private-sector apprentices, while CNFPT covers public-sector apprentices (local authority contracts). Employers also contribute through apprenticeship wages. Training costs range from €4,536 to €10,150 depending on the diploma program.
3. CPF and individual financing: Employed individuals, job seekers, and self-employed professionals finance training through CPF (Compte Personnel de Formation), OPCO transition funds, AGEFICE (for self-employed), and individual self-funding. Direct employer-funded training plans (Plan de développement des compétences) also contribute revenue.
4. Trainee self-financing and administrative fees: Trainees who must finance their own training can apply to a financial aid commission established by the CREPS IDF Administrative Council. Administrative registration fees (ranging from €40 to €80 per session for TEP tests; €50 for BPJEPS; €40 for DESJEPS) are charged for applications and examinations.
5. Short-format public courses: Short public courses such as PSC (Premier Secours Citoyen / citizen lifesaver training) at €63 per person and PSE1 (Premiers Secours en Équipe niveau 1) at €315 per person generate direct revenue from individual participants and employer groups.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

CREPS Île-de-France is a French public local establishment under the Ministry of Sports that delivers state-recognised vocational certifications for sports professions (BPJEPS, DEJEPS, DESJEPS) and first-aid certifications (PSC, PSE1, PSE2). It operates two main sites in Châtenay-Malabry and Vaires-sur-Marne and is the only authorised centre in the Île-de-France region to administer the TEP (Test d'Exigence Préalable). It also hosts 17 pôles espoir and 2 pôles France for elite athlete training and runs a CFA for apprenticeships since January 2020.

Product overview

CREPS Île-de-France is a public sports training institution offering a comprehensive portfolio of professional certifications and continuing education programs in sports and first aid. The core offerings include BPJEPS certifications (Brevet Professionnel) for sports educators across fitness, aquatic activities, and general physical activities; DEJEPS diplomas (Diplôme d'État) for sports specialization in badminton, hockey, table tennis, volleyball, swimming, and triathlon; and DESJEPS ASECS for senior management and project direction in sports structures. The institution also provides first aid certifications including PSC (Premiers Secours Citoyen) and PSE (Premiers Secours en Équipe) levels 1 and 2. Programs are offered through classroom instruction, alternating (apprenticeship) training, and partnerships with sports federations. The institution operates primarily from Châtenay-Malabry and Vaires-sur-Marne sites, serving as both a training center and high-level sports preparation facility.

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Products and services

• BPJEPS Activités de la Forme State-recognised professional certification (Brevet Professionnel de la Jeunesse, de l'Éducation Populaire et du Sport) specialising in fitness, weight training and gym activities, training instructors to lead fitness/conditioning sessions.
• BPJEPS Activités Aquatiques et de la Natation State-recognised BPJEPS certification specialising in aquatic activities and swimming, qualifying graduates to teach swimming and supervise aquatic activities professionally.
• BPJEPS Activités Physiques pour Tous State-recognised BPJEPS certification covering general physical activities for all audiences, training multi-sport animators working with diverse publics.
• BPJEPS Multi-Activités Physiques ou Sportives pour Tous State-recognised BPJEPS certification covering multiple physical or sporting activities for all audiences, allowing graduates to lead varied multi-sport programmes.
• DEJEPS Badminton State-recognised DEJEPS (Diplôme d'État de la Jeunesse, de l'Éducation Populaire et du Sport) certification specialising in badminton, qualifying graduates to coach at advanced levels within the discipline.
• DEJEPS Hockey State-recognised DEJEPS certification specialising in hockey, qualifying graduates for advanced coaching roles within the discipline.
• DEJEPS Tennis de Table State-recognised DEJEPS certification specialising in table tennis, qualifying graduates for advanced coaching roles within the discipline.
• DEJEPS Volley-Ball State-recognised DEJEPS certification specialising in volleyball, qualifying graduates for advanced coaching roles within the discipline.
• DEJEPS Natation Course State-recognised DEJEPS certification specialising in competitive swimming (natation course), qualifying graduates for advanced coaching roles within the discipline.
• DEJEPS Triathlon State-recognised DEJEPS certification specialising in triathlon, qualifying graduates for advanced coaching roles within the discipline.
• DESJEPS ASECS (Animation Socio-Éducative et Culturelle Sportive) State-recognised DESJEPS (Diplôme d'État Supérieur de la Jeunesse, de l'Éducation Populaire et du Sport) certification in Animation Socio-Éducative et Culturelle Sportive, the highest national sports diploma, qualifying graduates to direct complex sport projects.
• PSC - Premiers Secours Citoyen First-aid citizen-level certification (Premiers Secours Citoyen) providing basic life-saving awareness for the general public and required as a foundation for further first-aid training.
• PSE 1 - Premiers Secours en Équipe niveau 1 Level 1 team first-aid certification (Premiers Secours en Équipe niveau 1) providing operational first-aid skills for working in pairs/teams on emergency response.
• PSE 2 - Premiers Secours en Équipe niveau 2 Level 2 team first-aid certification (Premiers Secours en Équipe niveau 2), the highest operational level in the French first-aid pathway, qualifying graduates for advanced first-aid response in teams.
• Formation de formateurs - Respect et Inclusion Train-the-trainer programme dedicated to respect and inclusion in sport, qualifying experienced practitioners to train others on inclusion, equality and safeguarding within sporting organisations.

Quantifiable outcome

• 74% diploma achievement rate among apprentices (2024/2025)
• +8 more outcomes

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

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Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• OPCO / AFDAScoreOthers · 1 January 2020Opérateur de Compétences for the sports sector (AFDAS) manages apprenticeship financing for private-sector apprentices. Provides 'Aide au Premier Équipement' of up to €500 for first professional equipment (pedagogical or IT). CREPS IDF as CFA invoices AFDAS directly for equipment and training costs.
• Fédération Française de TriathloncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFormal partnership for DEJEPS Triathlon training program. The federation provides technical support, expertise, and certification alignment for the 15-month training program. Trainees benefit from federation expertise and can obtain attestation of performance required for enrollment. Contact: Cécile ESPAGNACH ([email protected]).
• Fédération Française de HockeycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for DEJEPS Hockey training program. The federation provides technical support for UC3 and UC4 delivery, supplies expert instructors, and issues attestations for prior experience requirements (100 hours minimum coaching in hockey within 5 years, verified by the DTN - Directeur Technique National).
• ERFAN Île-de-France (École Régionale de Formation aux Activités de la Natation)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for DEJEPS Natation Course and BPJEPS AAN-ERFAN training programs. ERFAN provides technical expertise and swimming pool facilities. The partnership enables targeted professional qualification for competitive swimming coaching in Île-de-France.
• Ligue Île-de-France de NatationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for DEJEPS Natation Course. The regional league contributes technical expertise and coordinates immersion in high-level structures (Clubs Élite and CAF - Centre d'Accompagnement Football/natation) for professional development of swimming coaches.
• Ligue Île-de-France de Tennis de TablecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for DEJEPS Tennis de Table. The regional league provides technical support for UC3 and UC4 implementation, expert instructors, and coordinates with clubs for practical training components. The CREPS maintains pedagogical responsibility for habilitation.
• Comité Départemental des Hauts-de-Seine de Volley-ballcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for DEJEPS Volley-Ball training. The departmental committee provides technical support for UC3 and UC4 training delivery, supplies expert instructors, and coordinates practical sessions at federation sites. CREPS IDF maintains overall pedagogical responsibility.
• DRAJES Île-de-France (Délégation Régionale Académique à la Jeunesse, à l'Engagement et aux Sports)coreOthersRegional governmental body overseeing youth, sports, and civic engagement. Coordinates Sésame device financing for under-25s, professional card issuance, exam accommodation procedures, and monitoring of certification. Source of official habilitation for training programs and certification authority.
• Conseil Régional Île-de-FrancecoreOthersRegional council of Île-de-France provides primary funding for job seeker training programs, supports the Plan d'Investissement Compétences, and offers regional apprenticeship aid (Aide Régionale à l'Apprentissage - ARA) of €200 for level 3/4 and €115 for level 5 first-year apprentices.
• France Travail (ex-Pôle Emploi)coreOthersNational employment service that refers job seekers to CREPS IDF training programs. Provides AIF (Aide Individuelle à la Formation) funding for individual training requests and prescription support for Plan d'Investissement Compétences via Mission Locale and France Travail counselors.
• AGEFIPHminorOthersOrganization managing funds for professional integration of people with disabilities. Provides financing for training, accessibility accommodations, and specialized support for trainees with disabilities (RQTH holders). Also publishes resources on learning disability accommodations (video on 6 disability families) and produces the 'Handicap et Apprentissage' guide.
• CNFPT (Centre National de la Fonction Publique Territoriale)minorOthersNational center for territorial public function training. Covers partial training costs for apprentices signing contracts with local authority employers (collectivités territoriales), enabling public sector employees to qualify through CREPS IDF apprenticeship programs.
• Île-de-France MobilitésminorOthersRegional transport authority in partnership with Conseil Régional Île-de-France. Offers 'Forfait Imagine R Scolaire' at €350/year for Île-de-France apprentices under 26, providing unlimited travel on all regional public transport. Distributed through CFA (CREPS IDF).
• Action LogementminorOthersNational housing organization offering 'Aide MOBILI-JEUNE®' subsidy of up to €100/month to help young alternates (under 30) finance housing costs. Applies to apprentices in private sector non-agricultural companies with apprenticeship or professionalization contracts.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• INSEP (Institut National du Sport, de l'Expertise et de la Performance): France's national elite sport performance institute in Paris. Comparable because both deliver state-recognized sport training and host high-level athlete preparation, but INSEP operates at the national elite tier above the regional CREPS network.

Direct peers

• CREPS Grand Est (Reims): Regional CREPS in eastern France offering sports professional certifications (BPJEPS/DEJEPS/DESJEPS) and high-level athlete training under the identical public establishment framework as CREPS IDF.
• CREPS Occitanie (Toulouse): Regional CREPS in Toulouse delivering sport vocational certifications and hosting pôles espoir across Olympic disciplines. Direct peer under the same national CREPS public establishment framework.
• CREPS Hauts-de-France (Amiens): Regional CREPS in northern France providing sport vocational training and elite athlete preparation under the same public establishment and Ministry of Sports oversight as CREPS IDF.
• CREPS Bordeaux-Aquitaine: Regional CREPS in southwestern France offering BPJEPS/DEJEPS/DESJEPS vocational training and elite athlete poles. Direct peer sharing the same public funding model and federation partnerships.
• CREPS PACA (Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur): Regional public sports training establishment in Aix-en-Provence. Direct peer with identical mission — vocational sport diplomas (BPJEPS/DEJEPS/DESJEPS), elite athlete poles, public établissement local under the Ministry of Sports.
• CREPS Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes (Vichy): Regional CREPS based in Vichy delivering the same vocational sport certifications and high-level athlete preparation as CREPS IDF, operating under the same national CREPS framework.

Emerging players

• UFR STAPS - Université Paris-Saclay: University faculty of sport sciences offering academic degree pathways (licence/master STAPS, BPJEPS via university track) that overlap with CREPS vocational diplomas as the primary alternative qualification route into sports professions in Île-de-France.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/CREPSIDF

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