The IAE Spirit


98 % of graduates recommend the IAE model to their friends and family

A community united by the IAE Spirit

To be responsible. To believe in equal opportunities. To have a strong work ethic. To strive for excellence.

The IAE Spirit is the common thread that unites these shared values across the IAEs.

The network brings people together across their differences and draws its strength from this diversity. The ‘IAE’ brand is a genuine mark of quality, recognising the value of the IAEs’ programmes, alumni and partners. Beyond that, the ‘IAE Spirit’ highlights and reinforces the IAEs’ position within the French higher education and research landscape.

To embody the IAE spirit is to be …

an optimistic manager

An optimistic manager

“The IAEs share with their students and graduates a desire for entrepreneurship and innovation. Far from being locked into their own narrow perspective, they cultivate an open-minded approach to the world. These supportive managers show particular concern for the social, societal and sustainable responsibility of their actions.”

a curious yet respectful person

A curious yet respectful person

“Beyond their achievements, the IAEs encourage students and alumni to reflect on their environment, learn to adapt to it and rethink their practices. Mindful of their responsibilities, their vision extends beyond the corporate sphere and impacts society as a whole. The principle of equal opportunities guides their actions, enabling everyone to realise their potential and enter the labour market under the best possible conditions.”

a high-performing designer

A high-performing designer

“In a world of global competition, the IAEs, their students and graduates are hard-working and committed to creating value. From thinkers to doers, they are driven by the ambition to create: projects, businesses, jobs and wealth, with a focus on performance, in order to achieve tangible results through training and innovation.”

98 % of graduates recommend the IAE model to their friends and family

The pride of being, or formerly having been, part of an IAE is something every member of the community experiences on a daily basis. At IAE FRANCE, our aim is to share this sense of attachment by bringing the IAE community together, in order to spread this sense of belonging to as many people as possible and to promote the IAE model more widely.

Marie Monsterleet

Head of Communication IAE FRANCE