{"id":1441,"date":"2026-06-09T10:44:21","date_gmt":"2026-06-09T08:44:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.isba.fr\/lecole\/"},"modified":"2026-11-04T11:47:13","modified_gmt":"2026-11-04T10:47:13","slug":"l-ecole","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.isba.fr\/en\/isba-tp\/l-ecole\/","title":{"rendered":"Our school"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Our school<\/h2>\n\n\n

ISBA TP, a specialized civil engineering school in Marseille<\/h1>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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since 1952<\/p>\n\n\n\n

History<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Founded in 1952 as the Institut Sup\u00e9rieur du B\u00e9ton Arm\u00e9 (Higher Institute of Reinforced Concrete, ISBA), the institution was created to meet companies\u2019 growing need for engineers specialized in construction techniques. From the outset, the school has operated under the aegis of the Aix-Marseille-Provence Chamber of Commerce and Industry, building close ties with the business world and the construction industry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Over the decades, changing professions, technologies and environmental challenges led the school to gradually broaden its field of expertise. Having become the Institut Sup\u00e9rieur du B\u00e2timent et des Travaux Publics (Higher Institute of Building and Public Works, ISBA TP), it now covers the entire life cycle of infrastructure, buildings and engineering structures, incorporating innovations in BIM, digital twins, artificial intelligence and the ecological transition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

True to its heritage while firmly focused on the future, ISBA TP continues to grow around three pillars: academic excellence, research and innovation, and close ties with companies.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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2025\u20132030 strategic plan<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Our mission, our strategy<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Committed to building an eco-responsible, smart world<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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For more than 70 years, ISBA TP has supported the evolution of the infrastructure, building and construction professions. Its mission is to train engineers and experts able to design, build, operate and transform tomorrow\u2019s infrastructure, combining scientific excellence, innovation, social responsibility and close ties with companies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Through its 2025\u20132030 strategic plan, ISBA TP sets out its ambition to become a leading player in education, research and innovation, in support of the ecological, digital and societal transitions.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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The six pillars of our strategy<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Establish ISBA TP as a recognized player in education, research and innovation at the regional, national and international levels!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Define and promote interdisciplinarity, both within and beyond the campus, as a strength.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Build an educational offering that trains experts and players in the construction of an eco-responsible world, by integrating the challenges of the ecological, digital and societal transitions throughout the school.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Ensure national and international appeal by guaranteeing cultural and geographic diversity and a diverse community on campus<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Build strong, lasting partnerships with key players in the academic, industrial and R&D sectors and with service providers, based on mutual benefits and shared goals<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Promote all the rules, methods and resources that make quality and continuous improvement practices efficient and effective across ISBA TP\u2019s various missions<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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the campus<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Our campus<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

An environment conducive to learning and innovation<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Located since 2001 in the Marseille-Luminy technology park, ISBA TP offers its learners an exceptional environment dedicated to training, research and innovation. The campus is shared with the Faculty of Science of Aix-Marseille University, Polytech Marseille, Kedge Business School<\/a>, the Marseille School of Fine Arts, as well as research laboratories and companies of the Luminy technology park. Learners thus evolve at the heart of one of Marseille\u2019s major university and scientific sites, open to innovation and to local businesses. The campus thus benefits from a renowned scientific and technological ecosystem, fostering exchanges with higher education institutions, research laboratories and partner companies<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The campus, fully renovated in 2024, offers spaces designed for learning: connected classrooms, laboratories, technology platforms, coworking spaces, a lecture hall, social spaces and sports facilities, fostering a rich, collaborative student experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Designed to support new teaching practices, the campus has modern, connected spaces that make it possible to move between classes, collaborative projects, experiments and research work in a stimulating, friendly setting.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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A close-knit campus<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

ISBA TP provides more than 5,000 m\u00b2<\/strong> of space dedicated to education and school life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The campus includes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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140-seat lecture hall<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Agora and collaborative spaces<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Computer labs and connected classrooms<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Laboratories and technology platforms<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Spaces dedicated to practical sessions<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Resource center and workspaces<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Social and relaxation areas (tennis court, p\u00e9tanque, etc.)<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Exceptional natural setting in the heart of Calanques National Park<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Part of an innovation ecosystem<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Located in one of the metropolitan area\u2019s main science hubs, on the Luminy campus, the school\u2019s campus fosters collaboration with companies, local authorities and research organizations.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Marseille, a land of opportunity<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Located a few kilometers from the city center, the campus offers:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The exceptional setting of Marseille and Calanques National Park.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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An easily accessible metropolitan area (TGV high-speed rail station, international airport, highways).<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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A major region for infrastructure, large-scale projects, the maritime sector, energy and construction.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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A gateway to the Mediterranean and the wider world.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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A thriving economic area with many partner companies and opportunities for internships, work-study and employment.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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virtual tour<\/p>\n\n\n\n

explore the campus in 360\u00b0<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Before you enroll or start the school year, discover ISBA TP\u2019s learning and living spaces with the virtual tour:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Take the 360\u00b0 campus tour<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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our approach<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Teaching approach<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Our teaching is built on a competency-based approach, in line with the frameworks of the main accreditation and certification bodies in higher education, such as the Commission des Titres d\u2019Ing\u00e9nieur (CTI), the Conf\u00e9rence des Grandes \u00c9coles (CGE) and France Comp\u00e9tences. This approach aims to prepare each learner to practice their profession with autonomy, responsibility and the capacity to innovate, drawing on scientific knowledge, technical skills and soft skills.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Skills are acquired through active learning that combines academic courses, practical sessions, projects, real-world professional scenarios, internships and work-study.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This approach keeps education aligned with socio-economic needs and fosters long-term employability in a constantly changing environment<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Our teaching is based on the following principles:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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A competency-based approach<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Each program is built around clearly identified skills, developed and assessed step by step, in line with national and international frameworks.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Career-focused teaching<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Projects, case studies, internships, work-study and expert-led sessions put learners in real-world situations.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Research-based education<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Courses incorporate the scientific and technological advances that come out of the work of the LabI2TEC laboratory.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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A focus on tomorrow\u2019s challenges<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The skills developed incorporate the ecological, digital and societal transitions, as well as an international dimension.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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A technological approach ahead of the curve<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Instructors cover more than 15 professional software packages, in line with industry practice. Digital data processing, preventive\/predictive maintenance and artificial intelligence are applied and tailored to the learning objectives of each program.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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teaching<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Teaching teams<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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50%<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

industry practitioners in every program<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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The quality of ISBA TP\u2019s programs relies on multidisciplinary teaching teams that bring together faculty researchers, instructors, industry experts and professionals from the business world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The teams take part in designing curricula, supporting learners, monitoring projects, internships and work-study, and progressively assessing skills. Their expertise covers, among other areas, civil engineering, engineering structures, geotechnical engineering, smart buildings, BIM, digital twins, artificial intelligence, the ecological transition and project management.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In every program, about 50% of instructors are working professionals, providing an industry-oriented approach consistent with our competency-based education.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Technology platforms<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

At ISBA TP, the technology platforms are a true testing ground where learners develop the skills companies expect. They make it possible to design, model, analyze, instrument and operate infrastructure and buildings using the latest technologies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

ISBA TP provides professional equipment for carrying out measurements, tests, surveys and experiments in the fields of building, infrastructure, energy performance and digitalization. This equipment is used in courses, projects, practical sessions and research activities to train learners in the technologies used by companies.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Main equipment<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Scanning & surveying<\/strong> (3D laser scanner, mobile scanner, GPS, \u2026)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Energy performance<\/strong> (Infrared thermal cameras,,<\/strong> Temperature, humidity and air quality sensors, environmental data loggers, \u2026)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Smart Building & IoT<\/strong> (Connected sensor networks, IoT gateways, PLCs and BMS\/BAS systems, data acquisition platforms)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Structural health monitoring<\/strong> (Partnership with MDS)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Virtual reality & visualization<\/strong> (Virtual and augmented reality headsets, immersive platforms, \u2026)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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BIM & design<\/strong> (Autodesk Revit, Archicad, Navisworks, \u2026)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Structural analysis<\/strong> (SOFiSTiK, Robot Structural Analysis, Graitec Advance Design, \u2026)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Geotechnical engineering<\/strong> (PLAXIS, Talren, Foxta, \u2026)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Project management<\/strong> (MS Project, Advease, \u2026)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Data processing<\/strong> (Python, UDS Atom, \u2026)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Digital twins & Smart Building<\/strong> (Collaborative BIM platforms, BMS supervision solutions, IoT platforms, \u2026)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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by your side<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Support and assistance<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Support at ISBA TP is comprehensive: equal opportunity, laptop loans for the academic year, personalized help finding internships and jobs, and access to the ecosystem of the Aix-Marseille-Provence Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce and Industry. A disability coordinator and an inclusive campus guarantee everyone the same opportunities to succeed (see the Inclusive campus section).<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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living environment<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Environment<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Located at the gateway to Calanques National Park, ISBA TP enjoys an exceptional natural environment, famous far beyond Marseille, that draws crowds of visitors every year to discover its cliffs and unspoiled coves. Studying on the Luminy campus means enjoying an outstanding setting between the sea and the garrigue scrubland, at the gateway to this protected National Park. This natural setting, unique in France, shapes a student life conducive to sports, relaxation and a healthy balance between studies and personal life.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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FAQ<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Frequently asked questions<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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