Fourth in Europe for hourly productivity

France is ranked fourth in Europe for hourly labor productivity. (The Conference Board and Groningen Growth and Development Centre, Total Economy Database, January 2011)

A very competitive location

France's labor force is highly qualified and versatile and is quick to adapt to new methods of working.

An excellent education system

France’s education system – free and open to all – is recognized as one of the best in the world: three French business schools (HEC, INSEAD, ESSEC) feature among the top 10 in Europe, according to the Financial Times “European Business Schools Rankings 2011”.

A haven for young talent

France is a career destination of choice, continuing to attract more and more students from across the globe each year. It is the world’s fourth largest host country for foreign students, with 285,000 incoming students in 2010-2011.