Educational exchanges, academic cooperation and international outreach: these were the themes under which EKLYA School of Business welcomed a Chinese ministerial and academic delegation to its Écully campus on Tuesday, 1 October 2025. This institutional meeting marks a new stage in the internationalisation strategy of the CCI Lyon Métropole Saint-Étienne Roanne business school.

Chinese delegation welcomed to EKLYA campus in Écully
On 2 October, EKLYA School of Business opened its doors to a Chinese delegation composed of representatives from the Ministry of Education and partner universities. The aim was to gain a better understanding of the EKLYA model and the role played by the Lyon Métropole Saint-Étienne Roanne Chamber of Commerce and Industry in training young talent.
The visit took place in the presence of Sébastien Arcos, director of the school, and Philippe Collot, elected representative of the CCI. Together, they presented the school’s educational organisation, its close ties with businesses, and the importance given to work-study programmes and employability.
A meeting focused on sharing experiences
This morning of discussions provided an opportunity to address key topics:
- the professional approach of EKLYA training programmes,
- strong links with the local economic fabric,
- international mobility schemes,
- the role of the CCI in supporting students.
« This type of meeting allows us to exchange views and enrich our educational practices. It is by strengthening academic cooperation that we can best prepare our students to thrive in a globalised world. »
Sébastien ARCOS, directeur d'EKLYA
An internationally-oriented school
Already involved in numerous incoming and outgoing mobility projects (Erasmus+, international seminars, English language certificates), EKLYA confirms its ambition to strengthen its academic exchanges with institutions around the world, particularly in Asia.
This visit marks a new stage in the international development of a business school deeply rooted in its region… and resolutely focused on the world.
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