French Government Orders Inspection of For-Profit Higher Education Institutions

The move follows allegations of financial and operational misconduct at Galileo Global Education, revealed in a recent investigative book.

France's Education and Higher Education Ministries have announced an interministerial inspection to increase transparency in for-profit higher education institutions.
The investigation was prompted by claims of misconduct at Galileo Global Education, detailed in the book 'Le Cube' by journalist Claire Marchal.
Allegations against Galileo include high tuition fees, reduced teaching quality, overcrowded classrooms, and insufficient safety measures for students.
The government is also working to strengthen the Qualiopi certification, which governs funding for apprenticeships, with new criteria expected to be implemented by 2026.
Two legislative proposals aiming to regulate the for-profit education sector are under review, with ministers expressing support for increased oversight.