From kindergarten to higher education, including vocational training, Royan Atlantique guarantees a favorable environment for studying and training. Here, you can benefit from quality teaching. The establishments are on a human scale and the living environment is privileged, between ocean and nature.
Territory matters 16 nursery schools, 17 elementary schools, 7 middle schools (including 2 private) and 2 high schoolsAdded to this are several higher education and professional training sites. This means everything is in place to grow and learn in the best possible conditions.
Schools
In the 33 municipalities of the Royan Atlantique Urban Community, we provide care for children from the first year of nursery school to the fifth grade in elementary school. Schools are spread across the entire territoryThis facilitates access to education, even in more rural villages.

For the rest of their school career, students can join one of the 7 colleges, including 2 privateThey are located in the main towns: Royan, Saujon, La Tremblade or Cozes. Then, it is possible to continue your studies in one of the 2 high schools in Royan : Cordouan high school or Atlantic vocational high school.
From CP to Terminale, students benefit from an environment conducive to their development and success.
Study after high school
In Royan Atlantique, you can study in theHigher Education. But we can also train for a profession thanks to professional courses, in initial training or apprenticeshipThe sectors present in the territory cover numerous sectors:
- Sports activities: diplomas in supervision and animation
- Hospitality – catering: CAP and Bac Pro
- Tourism: BTS Tourism
- Commerce and administration: BTS and Bac Pro
- Construction and crafts: CAP, Bac Pro and BTS
- Early childhood: CAP
- Animal professions: animal osteopathy school


The major asset? A stimulating environment thanks to quality sports and cultural infrastructures, and the immediate proximity of the ocean.
Training at any age
Whether it's to enhance your skills, retrain or take continuing education, Royan Atlantique has a diverse range of options.

Among the flagship structures present in Royan:
- the Royan Audiovisual Center for the Study of Languages (CAREL)
- the regional institute of health and sport (IRSS)
- the training institute for nursing assistants – Saintes branch (IFAS)
In addition, several organizations offer continuing and qualifying training in the region:
- le GRETA Poitou-Charentes : regulatory training (electrical qualifications), vocational certificates in industry and construction, support for VAE
- Men and Knowledge : refresher courses and professional qualifications in various fields such as digital, commerce, medical and social services and even hotel and catering
- la CCI of Charente-Maritime : continuing education tailored to employees, business creators or buyers and job seekers, across all sectors