The Institut group Genech
A private Catholic educational establishment, under contract with the State, driven by a strong conviction: to train committed, responsible women and men who are deeply connected to the living world.
- 1,800 pupils
- 3 sites in Hauts-de-France
- 130+ years of history
Introduction
More than just places of study, places to live and engagement.
Through its various sites and programmes, the Association Institut de Genech fosters a spirit of openness, high standards and close collaboration. Here, learning is rooted in reality, through contact with nature, local areas and professionals. Every pupil, student, apprentice or adult learner benefits from attentive support that encourages personal fulfilment, academic success and the building of a meaningful project.
More than just a place of study, the Groupe Institut de Genech is a place of life and commitment, where the values of solidarity, initiative and respect are passed on, in the service of tomorrow's transitions and challenges.
Teams
Management.
A streamlined team driving the Group's educational mission and the school development plan Lands of the Future 2030.
Pascal Souyris
Managing Director
Sylvain Clément
General Secretary
David Boulinguez
Deputy Director-General responsible for Private Agricultural Education
Laurent Laval
Deputy Managing Director responsible for Apprenticeships and Continuing Professional Development — Director of the ECCLOR CFA
Carole Cotton
Deputy Managing Director in charge of the General Teaching Sixth Form College
Gilles Delcourt
Deputy Managing Director in charge of Support Services
Positioning
Major training player in careers in the biological sciences.
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A centre of excellence
In the agricultural, environmental, biotechnological and service sectors.
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A multi-site educational group
Bringing together lower secondary schools, upper secondary schools, higher education institutions, apprenticeship training centres (CFA) and vocational training centres.
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A partner to businesses and local communities
Thanks to an extensive network of professionals, work placement supervisors and apprenticeship tutors.
Our role
Three concrete commitments to serving society.
→Training qualified professionals to meet the needs of tomorrow's world
→Supporting agricultural, environmental and societal transitions in local areas
→To help future generations flourish
Our history
From the École pratique libre d’agriculture to the Group as it is today.
1894
Establishment of the Genech Free Practical School of Agriculture by professionals from the rural sector.
1968
Start of the 4ᵉ and 3ᵉ school years.
1970
The start of higher education with the introduction of BTS courses.
1977
Establishment of the Apprenticeship Training Centre (CFA).
1988
Establishment of the in vitro laboratory.
1998
Opening of the educational farm.
1993
Establishment of the general lycée.
1997
Acquisition of the Lesquin site.
2016
Resumption of the Bavay vocational high school.
2019
Opening of the active stable at the equestrian farm.
2022
Launch of the Terres d'Avenir 2030 institutional project.
2023
Groupe Institut de Genech new brand identity.
2024
Creation of the new Agora Easylearning educational and pedagogical building.
2025
130th Anniversary of Excellence.
Evolution of the educational provision
From Year 10 to a Bachelor's degree, courses at the heart of the living world.
Initially focused on animal and plant agriculture, the training provision has gradually diversified from Year 10 (4ème) to Bachelor's degree level (BAC +3) in the following sectors:
Agriculture and Livestock Farming
Plants and Horticulture
Biodiversity, Landscape and Forests
Business, Administration, Management and Consultancy
Careers in the equine sector
Floristry
Processing and Agri-Food
Personal Care, Health and Social Care
General and Technological Baccalaureate
With international pathways opening up
Mission, values & vision
For more than a century, training free, responsible and socially minded citizens.
The Institut de Genech Group trains young people and adults to become citizens capable of building a more sustainable world. True to its agricultural roots and its openness to society, the institution combines education, innovation and human commitment.
Our educational and pastoral mission is based on three pillars:
In every person and in their potential.
Here's to the success of everyone.
And supporting everyone on their journey.
School development plan
Lands of the Future 2030 — our 4 key directions.
A roadmap guiding all our educational, partnership and organisational decisions for the next five years.
Living our educational mission to the full
To provide a living and educational environment that fosters personal fulfilment, confidence and meaning.
Act together for the planet, encourage tolerance and live out the values of the Gospel with respect for everyone.
Training the changemakers of tomorrow
Fostering curiosity, initiative and responsibility.
Educating in citizenship, entrepreneurship and the ecological transition through innovative pedagogies and practical projects.
Acting in connection with our region
Collaborate with professionals, local authorities and associations to meet the needs of the economic and social spheres.
Strengthen partnerships, foster mobility and international openness.
Energising our organisation to serve everyone
Rely on cooperation, trust and recognition of the teams.
Bringing participative governance and a Social and Environmental Responsibility (SER) approach focused on the common good to life.
A school project dedicated to pedagogy
A learner-centred approach.
An educational approach that aims for personal fulfilment and the progressive development of each person's career plan.
Teaching methods
- Active and participatory learning
- Practical projects, case studies, practical training schemes
- Professional speaker sessions and corporate partnerships
- Use of artificial intelligence to support learning
Practical / theoretical approach
Educational innovation
- Development of educational digital technology
- Project-based learning, real professional situations
- International outlook and European mobilities
Learner support
- Tailored support and career guidance.
- Building of the career plan in conjunction with companies.
- Educational environment promoting personal fulfilment.
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Group life and student societies
Des
charities
key contributors to the school project
The association’s executive committee consists of the following people:
Chairman
vice-presidents
Treasurer
Secretary
Other associations take part in the life of the community
Parents’ and Apprentices’ Association of the Institut de Genech (APEIG) | Christelle Cuvelier |
Association of Retired Staff of the Genech Institute | Jean Duby
Bernard Descamps Marie-Paule Delebecque |
Association of Former Students and Apprentices of the Genech Institute, comprising ADABLEG
(LEG), and former students of the BTSA PA, PH, AP, ACSE and
APV courses | Gérard Dhorne |
Genech Production Association (GPA), the BTSA PA alumni association | Jean-Charles Painblan |
Genech Campus Association (AGC) | Sylvain Clément |
Genech Sports and Leisure Association
(ASLG) | Sylvain Clément |
Genech Institute Hunting Association | Gérard Dhorne |
