The land School of Business Forges International Alliance Amidst Restructuring
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(Rennes, France) – January 21, 2026 – the Land school of business has formalized a new international alliance, the RBA alliance (Rennes, Brussels, Abu Dhabi), offering joint courses with dual qualifications and international accreditation. This growth comes after a period of financial difficulty and restructuring for the school, marked by a separation from several agricultural high schools.
The RBA alliance will provide students with globally recognized credentials and expanded educational opportunities across three territories.
The RBA alliance will feature joint courses between The Land and partners in Brussels and Abu dhabi,along with around twenty other international institutions,according to Jean-Marc Esnault,general director of The Land campus.These courses will offer students dual qualifications and the CMI UK accreditation, which Esnault described as “a certificate of international excellence for entrepreneurs and managers.”
New Excellence Program
Starting next academic year,The Land will introduce a new excellence program centered on political science,business law,and public-private governance.”This five-year course towards a master’s degree will start with a small number of around thirty students,” Esnault, who also serves as general secretary of the RBA alliance, explained. the program will also include student and teacher exchanges,common courses,and a goal of attracting 30% foreign students to Rennes.
Split between High Schools and The Land
Why did the split occur? In September, The Land integrated several agricultural high schools, including Antoine de Saint-Exupéry. However, a split between the high schools and The Land was formalized on November 4, stemming from a deficit and social unrest, according to reporting from Ouest-France. Who was involved? The split involved The Land school of business, several agricultural high schools (including Antoine de Saint-Exupéry), and reportedly led to social unrest. What was the outcome? The formal separation of the institutions,with Dominique Crinquette appointed to lead Antoine de Saint-Exupéry.
Following the split, Dominique Crinquette, a retired head of establishment, was appointed to Antoine de Saint-Exupéry. Esnault, who has faced criticism regarding his management, remained at the helm of The Land. Currently, The Land’s higher education courses serve approximately 300 students across its Rennes and Vitré campuses.
How Did it End?
How did the situation resolve? The separation was formalized on November 4th, establishing independent leadership for Antoine de Saint-exupéry and maintaining Esnault’s position at The Land. The RBA alliance represents a strategic attempt to stabilize and elevate The land’s position following the restructuring. The school is now focused on attracting international students and offering programs with globally recognized credentials.
Why It Matters
The formation of the RBA alliance represents a strategic move by The Land to enhance its international profile and offer students credentials with broader global recognition. The CMI UK accreditation, specifically, is a valuable asset in a competitive job market, signaling a commitment to internationally recognized management standards. However, the recent separation from the agricultural high schools highlights ongoing challenges related to financial stability and internal governance, which could impact the school’s ability to fully capitalize on the opportunities presented by the RBA alliance.
