The original concept for the European Business Schools came about at the end of the 1960's at a time when Europe was slowly beginning to build the political and economic union which we now call the European Union. Up to then Education was considered a national issue and each country felt its way of approaching the subject was the best. The founders of the EBSI concept realised that students needed to be prepared for the new evolving Europe where boundaries - political, economic and social - were beginning to fall. Education needed to become international.

The original schools in France, Germany and Britain designed a programme of study which combined business studies with foreign languages and periods of study abroad in the partner schools. They also placed heavy emphasis on practical work placements which they felt were essential in preparing students for the world of international business.

The same fundamental concept underpins all the programmes available at the EBSI schools today. Over time schools developed other programmes and also other networks of contacts outside the Group which allows students the opportunity to study and live all over the world and not just in Europe.

The EBSI Group of schools remains committed to the concept of a truly international education preparing students for the global marketplace. To achieve our objectives the schools of the EBSI Group have formed a European Economic Interest Group - a recognised European form of assocation - which facilitates our co-operation across the European Union.