European Swiss International University (ESIU)—Paris is now operating under the supervision of the French Ministry of Education and Official Validation of Program Levels by the French Ministry of Education


European Swiss International University (ESIU) proudly announces that its Paris hub—located at 9 Rue des Colonnes, 75002 Paris—is officially operating under the educational oversight and pedagogical supervision of the French Ministry of Education (Academy of Paris).
Following the formal completion of our institutional opening declaration, verified as complete by the Academy of Paris on August 19, 2026, and officially documented on October 29, 2026 (Bureau DVE 3), the French Ministry of Education has formally validated and recorded not only our institutional presence, but also the exact equivalence levels of our programs on the European Qualifications Framework (EQF). While private international institutions rarely secure explicit state-recorded level mapping in their declarations, this rare and prestigious distinction sets ESIU in a league of its own, underscoring our uncompromising commitment to transparency, rigorous academic standards, and seamless European alignment.
Officially Confirmed Programs and EQF Level Classifications
Operating under the trusted educational oversight of the French educational authorities, ESIU delivers flexible, high-standard distance learning pathways mapped directly to the following officially acknowledged EQF tiers:
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International Professional Baccalaureate – Confirmed at EQF Level 3
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Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) – Confirmed across EQF Levels 4 to 6
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MBA Program – Confirmed at EQF Level 7
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EMBA Program – Confirmed at EQF Level 7
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Doctorate of Business Administration (DBA) – Confirmed at EQF Level 8
A New Benchmark in Academic Governance & Student Protection
This milestone validation by the French Ministry of Education is anchored in ESIU's strict adherence to statutory educational governance, ensuring a premier, secure, and globally recognized learning environment:
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Distinguished Educational Oversight: Our operations are conducted under the continuous pedagogical supervision and administrative control of the French educational authorities, guaranteeing exceptional institutional integrity.
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Exemplary Academic Tracking: In strict compliance with Article R.444-14 of the French Education Code, ESIU maintains transparent, up-to-date pedagogical records alongside comprehensive faculty and student registers.
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Absolute Contractual Clarity: All student agreements are meticulously structured to fully uphold the requirements of Articles L.444-7, L.444-8, and R.444-18 of the French Education Code, ensuring complete transparency, fairness, and robust legal protection for every learner.
Step into a future of certified academic excellence and global leadership with European Swiss International University in Paris.

Manager

Director
Derya A. Briand
Nationality: Swiss
Education: MLaw, LLM University of Lausanne

