When Lucie, a business school student, chose her establishment, it was not only for its academic reputation. “ What convinced me was the modernity of the premises and the richness of the associative activities. » she confides. Like her, many students today place thestudent experience at the heart of their decision.
The classement Best School Experience – Happiness Barometer 2025established by Speak & Actin collaboration with JobTeaserleader in recruitment and orientation of young talents in Europe, highlights the students' favorite schoolsthose that offer the best experience on an academic, social and human level. This unique label is based exclusively on student reviewsguaranteeing a sincere and relevant evaluation of their satisfaction. It celebrates establishments that excel in creating an environment conducive to personal and professional development.
Niels Tatemfounder of Speak & Act, explains: “ The classement Best School Experience – Happiness Barometer 2025 is a direct response to student expectations. It's not just an academic ranking: it's a tool that highlights schools where students feel listened to, inspired, and supported. By promoting their voice, this ranking becomes a strategic compass, both for young talents looking for a fulfilling environment and for the schools themselves, wishing to improve their impact. »
A ranking focused on the student experience
The classement Best School Experience – Happiness Barometer 2025 adopts a transparent methodology, based on anonymous surveys carried out with students. This authentic feedback makes it possible to measure what really matters, the quality of thestudent experience.
Concerning the methodology, several criteria are taken into account :
– General satisfaction : Overall perception of their experience within the establishment.
– Quality of infrastructure : Premises, work and living spaces.
– Associative life and feeling of belonging : Dynamism of extracurricular activities and integration of students.
– Pedagogy and academic excellence : Quality of the courses, speakers and relevance of the content taught.
– Social commitment (CSR) : Initiatives in favor of diversity, inclusion and environmental impact.
The role of label Best School Experience – Happiness Barometer is to promote schools that place students at the center of their approach, by offering not only quality training, but also a stimulating living environment that respects societal issues.
Students' favorite schools in 2025
The establishments listed in the classement Best School Experience – Happiness Barometer 2025 are recognized for their ability to offer exceptional student experience. Here is the list of accredited schoolscited in alphabetical order:
The best business schools :
1. BSB
2. EM Normandie
3. Esdes Business School
4. ESSCA School of Management
5. Excelia Business School
6. éklore-ed
7. IDRAC Business School
8. ISC Paris – Campus Orléans
The best engineering schools :
1. CentraleSupélec
2. Brest National Engineering School
3. National Engineering School of Tarbes – ENIT
4. EPF Engineering School
5. EFREI Paris Panthéon-Assas University
6. Higher School of Foundry and Forging
7. ESIGELEC
8. ESA – The Higher School of Agriculture
9. Esaip
10. STAKE
11. SUMMER
12. ISEN Mediterranean
13. Logistics Innovation Institute
14. Paoli Tech Corse
15. Telecom Paris
16. UniLaSalle
The best management and specialized schools :
-1. Ascencia Business School
2. ASTERIA
3. BESIGN School
4. CAMPUS INTERNATIONAL RIERA
5. PROMOTRANS TOULOUSE CAMPUS – TRANSPORT & LOGISTICS HIGHER SCHOOL
6. COM’INSTITUTE
7. ECEMA
8. ECS
9. School 3A
10. School of Practicing Psychologists
11. ENIGMA
12. EPSI – The computer engineering school
13. ESAIL
14. ESC Compiègne
15. ESUP – Actual Business School
16. ESED – Higher School of Digital Economy
17. Let me be
18. ETS
19. Eucléa Business School
20. Excelia Communication School
21. Excelia Tourism School
22. GARTI
23. Green Management School
24. ESPIM
25. IAE Brest
26. ICL
27. IEJ
28. IET – Institute of Environment and Ecological Transition Professions
29. IEFT
30. IFTE IDF
31. IGEFI
32. IGENSIA Alternation
33. IFAG – Management School
34. IHEDREA the school of agriculture and agro management
35. ILERI – Free Institute of International Relations and Political Sciences
36. THE HIGHER EVENT INSTITUTE
37. IRIS
38. ISCAE BUSINESS SCHOOL
39. The Digital Professions Gateway (PMN)
40. Lycée La Tourrache
41. Paris School of Luxury
42. Paris School of Sports
43. PSTC – Paris School of Tourism and Communication
44. SUP'DE COM
45. SUPDEPROD
46. SUPDEWEB
47. Subtertiaire Immobilier
48. VIVA MUNDI
49. WIS – The school [tech] digital expertise
These schools embody excellence in well-being, teaching and social relations, making them students' favorites.
Results and trends: The strengths of students' favorite schools
A promising momentum towards academic and societal excellence
In a rapidly changing educational landscape, the establishment stands out for its solid performance, with satisfactory student scores ranging from 75% to 78%. These results highlight two strong axes: the rich academic background (78%) and quality of courses (77%), demonstrating the school's commitment to offering varied and enriching opportunities.
However, room for improvement remains. With 76 % in academic excellence et 75 % for the international partnershipsthe establishment has untapped potential. These partnerships, often considered a strategic lever, contribute directly to the student experience and international visibility. As an example, CentraleSupélec displays a strong commitment in this area with its numerous partnerships recording a Impressive 93% satisfaction rate among his students. As pointed out Romain SoubeyranManaging Director of CentraleSupélec : « THE 170 academic and international partnerships that we have established and maintain contribute to the richness of the CentraleSupélec student experience. They also contribute to the dynamics of our courses and at influence of our school and our alumni. »
In a context where student expectations are changing rapidly, the establishment has all the cards in hand to position itself as a key player in the academic and societal transition. Younger generations are looking for schools capable of reconciling educational innovation, social responsibility (CSR) et perspectives globales. By relying on strategic partnerships and strengthening its communication on its academic strengths, the school can not only consolidate its position but also distinguish itself as a leader in an increasingly competitive educational environment.`
A societal commitment at the top of the priorities
In a world where the expectations of younger generations are resolutely turning towards a sustainable futureschools face an unavoidable obligation: to become actively involved in the issues of diversity and social responsibility (CSR). This observation is illustrated by the label Best School Experience – Happiness Barometerwhich promotes these initiatives and obtains a average score of 84% satisfaction among students.
School éclore-ed is fully part of this dynamic, obtaining a 75% satisfaction rate regarding its ability to make its students aware of societal and environmental issues. This result, while encouraging, also highlights the need to maintain this commitment and go even further. Nathalie MalafosseCSR mission manager, expresses her satisfaction with this progress: “ Our youth has expectations and expects us on these subjects, this challenges us for the future! In 2025, our ambition is to strengthen our actions around biodiversityof the soft mobility (OEPV)and the prevention health student with the support of our institutions et associative partners. Finally, listening to our students and supporting their projects remains a priority. It is collectively that we will respond to social and environmental issuesand more broadly to those of the RSE.”
By placing the social responsibility at the heart of their strategy, schools assert themselves as major players in the transition towards a sustainable future. And the expectations of the students are clear: the RSE is no longer a simple asset, it is a requirement.
Schools that are transforming the student experience
The classement Best School Experience – Happiness Barometer 2025directed by Speak & Actin collaboration with JobTeaser, is not limited to promoting academic excellence. It highlights schools capable of combining student well-being, quality teaching et societal commitment.
For future students, this ranking is a strategic compasshighlighting establishments where they can flourish and prepare for their future in the best conditions. Download the latest edition of guide d’orientation 2025 de Speak & Act to discover the list of students' favorite schools and find the one that will transform your years of study into an unforgettable experience.
