De Vinci Higher Education, EMLV Business School announces the reconfirmation of its “Bienvenue en France” label at Level 2. This continued recognition, granted by the Labeling Commission in April 2025, highlights EMLV’s sustained and renewed commitment to delivering exceptional reception and support services to its international student community.
The re-award of Level 2 signifies EMLV’s consistent investment in fostering a welcoming and conducive environment, a core element of its enduring internationalization strategy. The “Bienvenue en France” label was created to enable institutions to showcase their capacity to welcome new international students. It is awarded by Campus France and validated by an independent commission. Campus France will conduct a visit to ESILV within a three-year probationary period.
The “Bienvenue en France” label
The “Bienvenue en France” label is a pivotal national initiative spearheaded by the French government, designed to continuously elevate the quality of welcome offered to international students across its higher education landscape.
This ongoing endeavor is central to France’s ambition to boost its global attractiveness as a premier destination for academic pursuits.
By establishing a clear framework and encouraging best practices, the label aims to maintain and enhance an optimal environment that addresses the unique needs of students arriving from diverse cultural and educational backgrounds.
The Enduring Significance of the “Bienvenue en France” Label
The “Bienvenue en France” label serves as a crucial benchmark for identifying French higher education institutions that have developed and consistently implemented comprehensive and high-quality reception services for their international student body.
For prospective international students and their families, the label acts as a reliable indicator of institutional trustworthiness and a guarantee of a supportive academic and social experience. It provides transparent information about the concrete conditions of welcome, from pre-arrival assistance to on-campus support and post-graduation guidance.
Beyond its informative role, the label actively promotes and valorizes the ongoing initiatives undertaken by French institutions to improve their international student services. It encourages a continuous improvement cycle, fostering a widespread culture of hospitality within universities and schools nationwide.
This collective effort not only benefits the students directly but also contributes to the overall reputation and influence of French higher education on the global stage.
Campus France, the national agency for the promotion of French higher education, manages the implementation of the “Bienvenue en France” label. To date, a significant network of 160 institutions across France has been recognized with this distinction, forming a growing community dedicated to excellence in international student welcome.
The Labeling Process: A Cycle of Rigorous Assessment and Renewal
The “Bienvenue en France” label is not merely an honorary title; it is awarded and reconfirmed through a rigorous and multi-stage evaluation process.
The reconfirmation journey begins with an updated online self-assessment by the applicant institution, which involves compiling a detailed dossier supported by compelling evidence of continuously enhanced reception services. Following this initial phase, independent experts conduct on-site visits to verify the reported information and assess the quality of services firsthand.
This comprehensive evaluation ensures that the label genuinely reflects the institution’s ongoing commitment and capabilities. Finally, an independent commission reviews all evidence and makes the final decision on the level of labeling to be reconfirmed.
Once granted, the label remains valid for three years, underscoring the need for ongoing commitment and continuous improvement. As part of this renewed commitment, Campus France will conduct a follow-up visit to EMLV Business School within this three-year probationary period, further affirming the institution’s adherence to the high standards of the “Bienvenue en France” program.
EMLV’s Continued Dedication Through Its Welcome Services
EMLV’s continued success in having its “Bienvenue en France” label reconfirmed is a reminder of its unwavering dedication and the established excellence of its services, particularly through its Welcome Desk.
This specialized service remains committed to ensuring the smoothest possible arrival and integration for all international students, whether they are exchange students or full-time participants in international programs.
The Welcome Desk provides comprehensive assistance from the moment of admission until the completion of studies. Their enduring support extends to critical procedures, including finding accommodation, visa validation, and renewal, facilitating campus integration, assisting with opening a bank account, obtaining a phone subscription, securing a public transport card, and applying for social security and housing aid.
Furthermore, EMLV consistently organizes a dedicated welcome week at the start of each academic year to help new international students familiarize themselves with the campus, their peers, and staff before their programs officially begin.
This week features essential administrative workshops alongside engaging social activities, all organized in close collaboration with the Erasmus Student Network, a student association dedicated to making arrivals as memorable as possible.
This consistent provision of high-quality services underscores EMLV’s commitment to the standards set by the “Bienvenue en France” label.
The reconfirmation of the “Bienvenue en France” Level 2 label for EMLV Business School reinforces its established position as an attractive and supportive destination for international students, consistently aligning with France’s broader strategic vision for higher education.
