Six units, one single file.
France Études is organised into six complementary units. Every file passes through their hands, from the first guidance question to settling in France.
01
Leadership & Governance
Missions
- Set the practice's strategic vision and arbitrate the major investment decisions.
- Steer national governance and build the practice's key partnerships.
- Coordinate delivery of the strategic plan and the running of internal procedures.
- Track the organisation's administrative and financial performance.
Heads
- Gerna MOUANDAFounder & Chief Executive
- Valdy LEPOUKOUDeputy Managing Director
- Stéphan BAYOULLATExecutive Secretary & General Coordinator
- Gédéon D'ALMEIDAGeneral Supervisor, Head of Administration & Finance
02
Guidance, Assessment & Admissions
Missions
- Run the intake meetings and the profile assessment for every student.
- Evaluate academic prerequisites and how solid the study project is.
- Prepare students for entrance exams and competitions, and build scholarship applications.
- Track enrolments with partner institutions — public, private and scholarship bodies.
Heads
- Modeste MBOTTOHead of the unit
- Paule MILANDOUGuidance counsellor
- La Fleur LIKIBIHead of Exams, Competitions & Scholarships
03
Consular Procedures, Visas & Mobility
Missions
- Build and file every application through a rigorous document framework.
- Check every document against compliance checklists (AVI, ADL).
- Keep secure archives and follow every Campus France and scholarship file.
Heads
- Valdy LEPOUKOUHead of the unit
- Stéphan BAYOULLATHead of the unit
- Sidney MOUKOKOHead of the unit
04
Communication, Marketing & Business Development
Missions
- Run the practice's communication and marketing campaigns.
- Grow the community and handle the practice's public presence.
- Drive commercial outreach and build partnerships at national level.
Heads
- Stéphan Hardy BAYOULLATHead of Communication, Media & National Partnerships
- Christ MOUILAHead of Business Development & Marketing
- HuguesMobility Strategy Consultant
- VardaField Communication Officer
05
Student Experience & Support
Missions
- Design and keep the Student Welcome Handbook up to date.
- Run the pre-departure preparation webinars.
- Support academic integration once students have arrived.
Heads
- Gerna MOUANDAHead of the unit
- Christ MOUILAHead of the unit
06
Administration, Finance & Human Resources
Missions
- Handle invoicing, collections and cash management.
- Administer staff, employment contracts and internal discipline.
- Run HR processes and skills development.
Heads
- La Fleur LIKIBIHead of the unit
- Paule MILANDOUHead of the unit
- Gédéon D'ALMEIDAHead of the unit
They trusted France Études
Students and families we have guided, in Bordeaux and in Congo.
