An Inclusive School

As part of its corporate social responsibility strategy, Audencia works daily to create a more open, egalitarian and diverse society. The school develops numerous initiatives to integrate, support and promote the success of all talents, regardless of social background, gender or disability.

Social openness

BRIO: the Cordée de la réussite in Nantes

BRIO is the social openness and equal opportunity program shared by four of Nantes' "Grandes Ecoles" (Audencia, Centrale Nantes, IMT Atlantique and Oniris). 

Launched in 2006, the program was awarded the "Cordée de la réussite" label (French Educational Guidance Program) by the French Ministry of Higher Education and Research in 2008.

The Sirius curriculum (Parcours Sirius) for vocational baccalaureates

Many Vocational Baccalaureate holders enter the workforce, sometimes by default, because they fear they won't be able to pursue higher education.

Audencia offers them a new field of opportunity. Starting in September 2022, it will open a one-year program dedicated to these high school graduates.

To enable them to improve their skills so that they can continue their studies at Audencia with confidence.

Adapted funding and curriculum

Audencia, with the support of its Foundation, helps to remove the obstacles, especially financial ones, that too often cause candidates to choose other educational paths.

Students at Audencia thus benefit from numerous financial support programs: an increase in the number of apprenticeships, a partnership with Toutes Mes Aides (National Assistance Program), which provides access to all national and regional aids, loans negotiated with partner banks, scholarships from its own funds and from the Audencia Foundation (more than one million euros donated in 2020), etc.

Gender equality

Fight against sexist and sexual violence

Audencia has a long-standing commitment to gender equality, and integrates this issue into our teaching, research and human resources policies.

Combating sexism and gender-based violence and abuse

Audencia is committed to fighting all forms of sexism and gender-based abuse. Repeated, discriminatory, degrading, humiliating comments and behavior, or behavior that violates the integrity of individuals, of any kind, are contrary to the values upheld by our school.

Any act of sexual violence or abuse constitutes an offense punishable under the conditions set forth in the Penal Code and may result in disciplinary action, regardless of the initiation of criminal proceedings.

The subject of harassment at work or school is still very sensitive. It can be difficult to recognize that you are a victim of harassment, despite the visible consequences on your health (loss of self-confidence, anxiety), on your social relationships (loss of confidence in those around you, withdrawal), on your studies (failure to pass exams, dropping out), on your life (loss of self-esteem), or on your professional career (loss of interest, isolation from the team).

Therefore, our institution strives to create a caring and inclusive climate within its community. Our system is based on:

  • A contact person for Sexism and Gender-based  Abuse issues
  • A nurse on duty on each campus
  • A 24/7 helpline
  • A network of local external stakeholders

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