Adapting educational provision to demographic changes

11 December 2025

School buildings account for nearly half of local authority property and are currently under considerable pressure. In addition to environmental requirements and the diversification of educational uses, there is growing pressure from demographic changes.

According to DEPP projections (2025), primary schools have seen a decline in pupil numbers since 2017, and secondary schools will be affected from 2026 onwards. However, these trends are not uniform: local authorities must simultaneously manage areas experiencing demographic decline and others experiencing growth.

Faced with these contrasting situations, local authorities are devising new ways to optimise, renovate or transform their facilities. This benchmark presents a selection of creative solutions in France and abroad.

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Matthieu, Etudiant en stage

As a master's student in Public Policy with a focus on Digital & New Technologies, I completed my first gap-year internship at EFFIOS. What makes the company stand out is the wide range of topics and responsibilities you’re exposed to—ideal for a dynamic, enriching six-month experience in a relaxed and rare work atmosphere.

I had the opportunity to contribute to the GarageLAB project, in particular to the development of e-learning modules, work for the Ministry of Education on the ERAM project, the "Education and Industry Fund" project and conduct a study on teacher training by ICT in sub-Saharan Africa.

Ensuring that the business needs and technical solutions involved in projects are appropriate. To achieve this, we have developed an in-depth expertise in the implementation and operation of technical solutions and in the analysis of data useful to decision-makers in the education sector.

  • Web development
  • Architecture
  • Open Source Solutions
  • Databases
  • Mock-up
  • Project & data management

Helping the client to position their project in a way that engages and unites the stakeholders involved, to achieve success, and obtain the support of partners and users once the project has been developed. In addition to a sound knowledge of the ecosystem and the methods for structuring the essential aspects of a project, this support requires creativity and the ability to mobilise networks and skills.

  • Strategy & Partnerships
  • Economic studies
  • Assessment
  • Project implementation
  • Communication & Valorization
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