Sandrine Ouilibona
Strategic architect for the education sector – Qualiopi auditor – Expert in structuring and setting up higher education establishments.
I’m Sandrine, founder of Diligence Consulting.
For over ten years, I’ve been helping the heads of higher education and business schools transform their vision into recognized and legitimate campuses, both in France and abroad.
As a Qualiopi auditor for AFNOR Certification since 2019, I have unique expertise at the heart of quality standards and institutional requirements. This dual position – auditor and strategic architect – enables me to combine regulatory rigor and growth trajectory.
My approach is both demanding and deeply human. I create a rigorous, caring environment that enables management teams to :
- build a facility without compromising between conformity and identity,
- transform uncertainty into clear, strategic decisions,
- give their educational project lasting international recognition.
Thus, Diligence Consulting embodies Educational Diplomacy™.
Today, I work in France and Europe, in particular with foreign players looking to set up their campuses and anticipate new regulations.
My mission: to transform complexity into confidence, regulation into strategic leverage, and every educational project into lasting impact.
Recognized results since 2019
290
Quality audits carried out as an AFNOR auditor. Proven regulatory expertise at the heart of national standards.
26
Certifications registered with the RNCP and RS. Applications submitted and validated, with official recognition.
8
International campuses in France. Foreign schools supported all the way to institutional legitimacy.
+30 %
average sales generated after our support
Set up your school, succeed in France
Opening a school in France isn’t just about finding premises.
It’s an institutional event where every step counts: Rectorat, Qualiopi, RS/RNCP certifications, Campus France.
We transform this complexity into a clear and secure path.
Ideal for: International project owners, educational groups, impact investors.
Includes: location diagnosis, regulatory strategy, institutional recognition, complete roadmap to opening.
Develop and structure your school in 90 days
Identify your 3 most profitable growth levers and remove the invisible bottlenecks that are costing you up to €100,000 a year.
A clear strategy for ambitious training organization managers. You’ll leave with a vision, structuring choices and a high-ROI action plan.
Ideal for: Managers, buyers, strategy managers
Includes: Diagnosis, modeling, roadmaps, growth strategy
Strategic diagnostics
Would you like to measure the maturity and solidity of your educational project? We’ve designed rapid, reliable diagnostics to help you make strategic decisions:
- The potential of your location in France and Europe
- The institutional robustness of your academic model
- A clear path to official recognition
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FAQ – Understanding Our Support Before You Begin
What is the Arché Audit?
A premium 60-minute strategic diagnosis designed to clarify your institutional readiness.
You receive a tailored action roadmap.
If you move forward with a full engagement, the audit fee is fully deducted.
Is the Arché Audit mandatory?
Not always — it depends on your level of maturity.
For international schools or certification projects, it is strongly recommended as a first step to avoid misalignment and costly errors.
What are your main services?
We operate three signature pathways:
1) Structuring and certifying training organisations (Qualiopi & RNCP/RS) 2) Arché Audits (France / International / RNCP / RS) 3) Institutional implantation of foreign schools in France
Each service is delivered with the standards of our Maison de la Diplomatie Éducative.
1) Structuring and certifying training organisations (Qualiopi & RNCP/RS) 2) Arché Audits (France / International / RNCP / RS) 3) Institutional implantation of foreign schools in France
Each service is delivered with the standards of our Maison de la Diplomatie Éducative.
How does your support process work?
Everything is conducted via secure online meetings and a sovereign collaborative workspace.
We work in structured phases with:
• a clear roadmap
• controlled timelines
• premium deliverables
• documented progress at each step.
• a clear roadmap
• controlled timelines
• premium deliverables
• documented progress at each step.
What is a fixed-fee engagement?
A complete, high-end accompaniment with a transparent price.
No hourly billing, no variable fees — you know the framework and total cost from day one.
What if my RNCP or RS submission is not accepted?
A second submission cycle is included, provided you follow our recommendations.
We aim for excellence with a documented success rate above 93–98%, without over-promising.
Do you work internationally?
Yes. Our clients operate in Europe (France, Switzerland, Germany, Spain, Malta),
the Middle East, Asia and South America.
We accompany them in establishing or expanding their institutions in France.
Are your available slots limited?
Yes — intentionally.
We limit the number of audits and projects per quarter to preserve the precision,
strategic depth and reactivity expected from our Maison de la Diplomatie Éducative.
You receive a response within 24–48 hours after each exchange.
Understanding for better decision-making
Discover our premium glossary: the essential concepts of vocational training and higher education explained clearly and reliably.
→ Go to glossaryThe Journal of Educational Diplomacy™
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Towards a new balance of power
Academic excellence is no longer Western: it's changing latitude. Faced with the meteoric rise of Asian and Middle Eastern universities, France must once again become a territory of balance, recognition and legitimacy. This article analyzes this global shift and the strategic role that France can play in this new geography of knowledge.
Diploma recognition: French accreditations vs. international labels
In a globalized educational landscape, the recognition of a diploma is no longer based solely on historical accreditations. Between French institutional rigor (Rectorat, RNCP, Qualiopi) and international labels (AACSB, EQUIS, ABET), schools must navigate between national legitimacy and global appeal. This article clarifies the differences, the issues at stake and the pitfalls to be avoided in building solid, strategic recognition.
Where to set up your educational business in Europe?
Where to set up an educational business in Europe? France, Spain, Italy, Malta, Germany... Each country offers different opportunities, rules, requirements and business models. This article compares European educational frameworks and helps international schools choose the territory best suited to their strategy.
Your educational project deserves a strategy to match.
The Arché International Audit is the first step in setting up, structuring and gaining recognition for your school in France and Europe.
Book my Arché AuditNext session: September 2026 – limited places.
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