Your key contacts
International Admissions Office

Meet one of our representatives near you to plan for your future at Excelia 

Specially dedicated to international students, our teams are spread across the five continents… we not only have offices in La Rochelle, Tours, Orleans and Paris, but also in various other overseas locations!

To ensure that you settle in quickly and smoothly, our representatives provide individual, personalised follow-up from the very first time you contact them right up until graduation.

Come and meet our representatives! You can meet your local representative…

• at student fairs held in each country 
• at lectures or seminars
• at orientation sessions organised in their offices, with individual face-to-face meetings

In just 2 clicks, make an online appointment to meet your local international representative!

Africa

AFRICA

Ibrahima FAYE (Abidjan office - Ivory Coast) Tel./WhatsApp: +225 077 713 42 00 Contact Ibrahima Faye Book an appointment online A Senegalese national, with a Bachelor in International Management, Ibrahima Faye has been our Business Development Manager for the African zone since 2018. His role is to develop the recruitment of international students within this zone, to boost Excelia’s portfolio and reputation in the region, to promote and develop the loyalty of the network of partners and to represent the group in Africa wherever the need arises. He also acts as an interface between prospects and Excelia’s Head Office, as well as between Excelia applicants and the Consular Services. He is a great listener and enjoys helping, advising… and taking up new challenges!

CENTRAL AFRICA

Willy Y. Jefferson KOUAKOU (Yaoundé office - Cameroun) Tel./WhatsApp: +237 657 957 688 Contact Willy Y. Jefferson Kouakou Book an appointment online Based in Yaoundé, Willy Y. Jefferson Kouakou is Excelia’s International Development Manager in Central Africa. Highly knowledgeable, he supports international students and the various stakeholders in choosing the right programme. He has extensive experience in countries such as Ivory Coast, the United States, Nigeria and now, Cameroon! He works within our Africa office and represents the group on a daily basis in his zone (Cameroon, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Gabon and the Central African Republic). His role also extends to forging institutional and business partnerships to offer students the best possible educational experience in France.

Asia - Pacifica

ASIA - PACIFICA

Agung-Ridwan SYAHPUTRA (La Rochelle office) Tel.: +33 (0) 516 196 394 Mob/WhatsApp: +33 (0) 686 215 365 Contact Agung-Ridwan Syahputra Book an appointment online Originally from Bali, Indonesia, Agung Syahputra is our International Development Officer for Europe and Asia (excluding China). A graduate of our BBA International programme, he assists students with their academic and professional projects. Based in La Rochelle, his duties include representing the school at international events and working with stakeholders in his geographical zone of responsibility to promote higher education in France, more specifically at Excelia!

Caribbean - North America

Caribbean - North America

Chams KORA Mob/WhatsApp:  +596 (0)6 96 67 46 97 Contact Chams Kora Book an appointment online With more than 10 years’ experience in recruitment, specialising in the IT and digital technology sector, Chams has also managed a recruitment agency in the Caribbean and in France. An entrepreneur at heart, he has spent some 8 years working for himself, in Benin on an innovative telecommunications project, and in Martinique on the development of an e-commerce business. As a graduate of Excelia’s Master in Management programme, Chams is your key contact for guidance and advice on Excelia’s study programmes. His wealth of knowledge of both the world of business and higher education makes him the perfect partner for students and their parents.

China

CHINA

Fang LIN (Beijing Office) Tel.: +86-10-64610260 ext.237 Mob/WhatsApp: +86-13552325127 Contact Fang Lin A former student at Excelia in France, Fang Lin knows our school very well indeed, especially the international dimension as, during her studies, she carried out a number of internships in different countries around the world. Professional, dynamic and reactive, she enjoys helping and guiding international students to make their dream of studying in France come true. She is able to assist students at every stage of their project and with every step of the process. Furthermore, she has an extensive network of local partners throughout China, which ensures excellent communications. "International" is part of her DNA!

 Europe

EUROPE

Agung-Ridwan SYAHPUTRA (La Rochelle office) Tel.: +33 (0) 516 196 394 Mob/WhatsApp: +33 (0) 686 215 365 Contact Agung-Ridwan Syahputra Book an appointment online Originally from Bali, Indonesia, Agung Syahputra is our International Development Officer for Europe and Asia (excluding China). A graduate of our BBA International programme, he assists students with their academic and professional projects. Based in La Rochelle, his duties include representing the school at international events and working with stakeholders in his geographical zone of responsibility to promote higher education in France, more specifically at Excelia!

India

INDIA

Adhaviti DESHMUKH (Mumbai Office) Tel./WhatsApp: +91 91 37 94 90 33 Contactez Adhaviti DESHMUKH Book an appointment online Having recently completed a Master's in International Studies from Symbiosis School of International Studies, Adhaviti possesses a background in French literature from their Bachelor's degree. With a keen interest in working within a multicultural environment and utilizing their language skills, they fortuitously discovered an internship opportunity aligned with their aspirations. The role, as both an intern and a student recruitment officer, involves collaborating with the Business Development officer, India for Excelia, to guide students through the application process. This experience is seen as a valuable opportunity to gain insights into international education processes and enhance professional development. The individual is advised to focus on learning, networking, language proficiency, staying informed about industry trends, building relationships, developing cultural sensitivity, seeking feedback, and prioritizing personal growth throughout the internship.

Maghreb

MAGHREB

Ikram Bouhadadi (Marrakech office - Morocco) Tel./WhatsApp: +212(0) 612 929 955 Contact Ikram Bouhadadi Book an appointment online As a Moroccan native, Ikram manages the Maghreb Zone for Excelia from the Ochre City of Marrakech. After several years in luxury travel retail, Ikram decided to put her savoir-faire and the wealth of her international experience at the service of students wishing to join Excelia. She offers coaching and personalised support to each student throughout the process, right up to their arrival on our campuses. Her motto… Your success is our success!

Middle East

MIDDLE EAST

Ikram Bouhadadi Tel./WhatsApp: +212(0) 612 929 955 Contact Ikram Bouhadadi Book an appointment online   As a Moroccan native, Ikram manages the Maghreb Zone for Excelia from the Ochre City of Marrakech. After several years in luxury travel retail, Ikram decided to put her savoir-faire and the wealth of her international experience at the service of students wishing to join Excelia. She offers coaching and personalised support to each student throughout the process, right up to their arrival on our campuses. Her motto… Your success is our success!

South America

SOUTH AMERICA

Ana Victoria BARRERA Mob/WhatsApp:  +33 (0) 625 608 536 Contact Ana Victoria BARRERA Book an appointment online Ana Victoria Barrera is Colombian by birth and French at heart. This dual nationality has enabled her to develop a certain expertise and knowledge of all aspects of local affairs. Following her studies at the Sorbonne in Paris, Ana decided to work in the field of tourism. She joined the ACCOR hotel group, where she worked for 10 years in a number of different countries. Today, working for Excelia, Ana takes great pleasure in welcoming and supporting students from Latin America, offering a friendly ear and advice to ensure that their dreams become reality.

For any questions regarding administrative procedures, please contact:

Head of International Admissions

Bénédicte JULIEN Tel.: +33 (0)5 46 51 77 71 Mob./WhatsApp/Viber: +33 (0)6 86 16 78 21 Contact Bénédicte Julien Book an appointment online

Assistant of International Admissions

Karine PERRUCHE Tel.: +33 (0)5 16 19 63 23 Mob./WhatsApp: +33 (0)6 17 90 38 44 Contact Karine Perruche

Exchange students: if you are an exchange student, please contact our International Relations Office.