Founded in 1980 by Marc Sellam, IONIS Education Group is the leading independent private higher education group in France. Its 27 schools and entities, located in 26 cities across France and internationally, train over 35,000 students each year in key sectors such as engineering, business, finance, tech, aeronautics, space, IT, design, communication, marketing, digital, energy, transportation, and biotechnology.
True to its independence, the Group’s uniqueness lies in its ongoing commitment to revolutionizing education, breaking down barriers, and nurturing free, creative, passionate, and curious minds—ready to tackle the challenges of our world with boldness and rigor.
Entrepreneurial spirit, openness to the world, and a culture of change and innovation are the founding values of IONIS Education Group, and we instill them in our future alumni—key players in tomorrow’s economy. Proud of its network of over 100,000 alumni, IONIS Education Group is dedicated to revealing talent and building the success of those who shape the future.
This principle of fostering growth through education, knowledge, and experience lies at the heart of all our entities, each of which supports our students and learners in its own way—during and after their studies. Our purpose is education, but above all, it is about those who place their trust in us. And that will always remain true.
Marc Sellam President, CEO and Founder of IONIS Education Group
