Beijing, 18th January 2026 (BISTU)--- SKOLAE Group delegation visited BISTU on 17th January 2026 to explore cooperative ties. Prof. Li Zhuo, Director of Department of International Affairs and Dean of International Education College, met with the delegation.

Li Zhuo offered an introduction to BISTU and explained educational globalization objectives and pathways. Ms. Liu Yanlin, Director of Development of SKOLAE China explained information about the Group. Director Aleksandra Czerska of International Relations of SKOLAE offered a detailed introduction to several institutions which are in high agreement with BISTU in respect of academic disciplines, such as ESGI, ICAN, MODART, etc.

Both institutions conducted discussions on feasible cooperation in the field of artificial intelligence, network and new media, and industrial design. Liu Yanlin explained the characteristics of the French apprenticeship system (alternance), i.e., in-depth integration between campus learning and enterprise practice.

Both institutions reached a consensus that a memorandum of understanding would be negotiated to clarify framework of cooperation. The coming summer holiday would see BISTU students joining enterprise-based learning programs in France, followed by exploration of semester-based exchange programs and dual degree programs.

About SKOLAE:

As one of the four major higher vocational education groups in France, SKOLAE now has 23 campuses located in 18 cities, including Paris. Recent years saw the Group continue to develop nationally and the umbrella brand now covers 20 higher educational institutions of France in the area of management, art, computer science, and media. The Group also has established long-term cooperative ties with over 10,000 enterprises.