About us
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Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.
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A vision born from experience
Estudial was born from a strong belief: international student mobility should not be a path strewn with obstacles, but a real lever for personal, academic and professional success.
Founded by Jean-Louis Kouo, a former international student who arrived in France in 2001, Estudial draws on lived experience from the inside. The administrative, cultural, financial and human challenges facing foreign students are challenges he knows intimately.
With a Master’s in Finance from Université Lyon 3 (IAE), Jean-Louis Kouo also completed entrepreneurship training at HEC Paris. He then built his expertise in major international groups, including Louis Vuitton in Paris, a global leader in luxury.
This dual academic and strategic perspective, combined with his own integration journey, inspired the creation of Estudial: a committed, human and strategic organisation dedicated to the success of international students in France.
A committed French company
Based in Normandy, Estudial is a French company specialised in comprehensive, personalised support for international students who want to study in France.
More than an agency, Estudial positions itself as a trusted partner present before, during and after the academic stay.
Our ambition is clear: turn every study project in France into a smooth, enriching and memorable experience, opening access to a strong network and seamless support.
Our mission: your success is our priority
Estudial is committed to simplifying and securing the student mobility journey through comprehensive, structured support.
- Admission support: strategic orientation and guidance towards excellent French programmes.
- Housing search: solutions tailored to budgets, needs and preferences.
- Administrative assistance: building files (visa, insurance, deposit, procedures) according to current regulations.
- Airport welcome: a calm and secure arrival in France.
- Cultural integration: workshops, events and networking to support adaptation and wellbeing.
Our values:
Integrity: acting with transparency and ethics.
Responsibility: fully committing alongside every student.
Growth mindset: encouraging continuous learning, ambition and self-improvement.
Because every journey deserves support that matches its ambitions.
A vision turned to the future
At Estudial, we deeply believe that student mobility is a transformative experience that opens lasting opportunities.
Our vision is to open the doors to the future by sharing our expertise, network and values, to tangibly improve the lives of international students, well beyond their stay in France.
Estudial Team
Meet our team
A snapshot of the people who support students every day. Contact us to discuss your project.
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Jean-Louis Kouo
Co-founder & CEO
Co-founder of Estudial: he guides students through key procedures and settling in France.
Mobility
Procedures
Integration
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Melody Aleau
Student mobility & communications
Communications and mobility: runs social channels and builds the bridge between students and the team.
Communication
Social media
Mobility
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Claudia
Sales lead
First point of contact for students and families: guidance, orientation and commercial follow-up.
Welcome
Orientation
Advisory
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Kendra
Operations assistant
Operations support: helps with file follow-up and quality of support.
Operational support
Follow-up
Quality
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Samira
Head of operations
Coordinates journeys: admission → installation, with structured and human follow-up.
Operations
Coordination
Follow-up
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Clara
Executive assistant
Organization and admin: internal coordination and executive file tracking.
Administration
Organization
Coordination
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Pauline
Communications assistant
Content creation and Estudial media to better inform students.
Content
Communications
Engagement
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Follow-up
Contact
Guidance & support
We guide you, step by step
You are never alone: our team guides you at every key milestone (admission, visa, housing, settling in). A dedicated contact, regular check-ins and quick answers so you can move forward with confidence.
- A dedicated advisor to follow your file
- Checklists and documents reviewed before each step
- Full coordination: preparation → installation
- Responsive support: questions, emergencies, changes
Latest news
Follow the latest updates: here you will find stories of our activities, group outings and key moments in our students’ integration.
