About us
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Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.
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Born between two shores, serving those who connect them.
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.
An independent 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.
Secure the journey of talent
Estudial is committed to simplifying and securing the student mobility journey through comprehensive, structured support.
- Project preparation: strategic orientation and guidance towards excellent French programmes.
- Housing search: solutions tailored to budgets, needs and preferences.
- Prepare your project and departure: documents, budget, housing and insurance, with a dedicated advisor.
- 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.
Mobility that benefits both shores
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.
Who we are
Born between two shores, serving those who connect them.
Estudial was born from a conviction: African talent deserves a journey as secure as its ambitions are great. Our team, between France and Cameroon, knows this path because they have lived it. They know the doubts, the procedures, arriving in an unfamiliar city and the worries of family back home. We created the support we wished we had.
Alongside institutions
Alongside institutions, always respecting their role.
Applications, admissions and visas are decided by the competent establishments and authorities through their official channels. Estudial is not an official body. Our role is to help you approach them with a coherent project and complete documents. We then secure everything around it: your budget, housing, settling in and success.
- We respect official channels and guide you towards them.
- We never promise outcomes outside our control: neither admission nor visas are guaranteed.
- We share the same ambition: prepared, successful and useful mobility.
Your journey in 4 stages
A secure journey, from the first dream to success.
1
Assess.
Coming soon, Mobility Score will review your project in a few minutes: background, budget, motivation and logistics. You know what to strengthen before committing time and money.
2
Prepare.
Orientation, programme choices, application documents, CV and cover letter, departure preparation, budget and insurance. Put every chance on your side.
3
Settle in.
Verified housing, protected payments, airport welcome, a bank account and first administrative appointments. Your family knows everything is in order.
4
Go further.
Internships, a first job, the Estudial talent network and projects in Africa. Your success does not end at graduation.
Estudial Team
A team on both shores.
Between France and Cameroon, our team understands both sides of your journey. Every day, they secure each step with you.
Estudial
Jean-Louis Kouo
Co-founder & CEO
Co-founder of Estudial: he helps talent prepare their journey and settle in France.
Mobility
Security
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
Accompanying
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Kendra
Operations assistant
Operations support: helps with file follow-up and quality of support.
Operational support
Follow-up
Quality
Accompanying
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Pauline Baranoff
Marketing and Development Officer
Content creation and Estudial media to better inform students.
Content
Communications
Engagement
Accompanying
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Clara
Executive assistant
Organization and admin: internal coordination and executive file tracking.
Administration
Organization
Coordination
Accompanying
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Samira
Head of operations
Coordinates journeys from preparation to settling in, with structured and human follow-up.
Operations
Coordination
Follow-up
Accompanying
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Guidance & support
You are never alone
At every key step — preparation, departure, arrival, settling in and beyond — a dedicated advisor supports you. Regular check-ins and quick answers: you move forward with confidence.
- A dedicated advisor for your journey
- Documents checked before every step
- Complete coordination, from preparation to settling in
- A responsive team: questions, unexpected events, changes
Gallery
A few images from our moments with students and the Estudial team, grouped by album.
Sortie étudiante au château de Versailles
Chez Estudial, étudier en France, c’est aussi découvrir sa culture et son patrimoine. Nos étudiants internationaux ont eu la chance de visiter le célèbre Château de Versailles, l’un des lieux les plus emblématiques de l’histoire française. Lors de nos sorties culturelles, les étudiants se rencontrent, échangent et partagent des moments ensemble, tout en découvrant la richesse du patrimoine français. Entre les jardins majestueux, les appartements royaux et la mythique Galerie des Glaces, cette journée a permis à chacun de s’immerger dans la culture française et de vivre une expérience unique pendant son séjour en France.
Festival étudiant Rouen
À l'occasion du festival Rouen Livre, dédié aux étudiants, Estudial était au rendez-vous pour offrir un moment chaleureux et convivial ! Parce que réussir son expérience en France ne se résume pas seulement à trouver un logement ou juste étudier, notre équipe s'est mobilisée pour accompagner nos nouveaux étudiants et faciliter leur intégration dans leur nouvelle vie étudiante.
Sortie étudiante à la Cité des sciences et de l’industrie
Le dimanche 20 septembre, les étudiants Estudial se sont retrouvés à la Cité des sciences et de l’industrie à Paris pour une journée placée sous le signe de la découverte, de la science et de l’innovation. À travers les différentes expositions et espaces de la Cité des sciences, nos étudiants ont pu explorer de nombreux sujets scientifiques et technologiques, tout en partageant un moment convivial avec les autres étudiants Estudial. Cette sortie d’intégration s’inscrit dans notre volonté de proposer aux étudiants que nous accompagnons des expériences leur permettant de découvrir la culture française, leur nouvel environnement et de créer des liens au-delà de leur parcours académique. Découvrez en images les moments forts de cette journée à Paris.
Our latest news
Follow the latest updates: here you will find stories of our activities, group outings and key moments in our students’ integration.
