PUBLIC INFORMATION – LEGALITY AND TRANSPARENCY

1. Course Accreditation and Institutional Authorization

Institutional Authorization

Logos University International (UniLogos) operates under French Education Law (Education Code, Articles L.444-1 to L.444-11 and R.444-1 to R.444-28), which governs private higher education institutions in France.

Within the French higher education system, institutions are classified as follows:

• “Sous contrat” institutions: Receive state funding, follow the national curriculum, and employ teachers paid by the government.
• “Hors contrat” institutions: Operate independently, do not receive government funding, and are not required to follow the French national curriculum.

Logos University International (UniLogos) is a “hors contrat” institution, which means:

• Its programs and diplomas are institutional (private) qualifications and are not equivalent to national diplomas issued by French public universities.
• All programs are offered exclusively in Portuguese, Spanish, and English.
• The institution seeks international accreditation and professional recognition outside France.

2. Restrictions under French Legislation

French educational legislation prohibits private institutions from using the protected LMD terminology — “baccalauréat,” “licence,” “master,” or “doctorat” — for their diplomas.

Logos University International – UniLogos fully complies with this regulation and instead uses the terms “Bachelor,” “Master,” and “Doctor”, in a format authorized by the Académie de Paris.

All Logos University International programs are:

• Institutional diplomas, not national diplomas.
• Delivered exclusively in Portuguese, Spanish, and English.
• Offered entirely through distance learning (online education).

3. Transparency in Diploma Recognition

French law requires private educational institutions to clearly distinguish their institutional diplomas from national diplomas in order to avoid misrepresentation.

To ensure full transparency:

• All diplomas issued by UniLogos are strictly “diplôme d’établissement” (institutional diplomas).
• These diplomas do not confer the same legal status as national diplomas issued by French public universities.

The designation “diplôme d’établissement” is clearly stated in:

• The contract between the student and UniLogos (each student has an individual contract with specific information);
• The application process;
• The admissions and selection process;
• The student’s academic transcript (training record).

4. Constitutional Council Decision No. 77-87 DC of November 23, 1977

“Decision 77-87 DC – November 23, 1977 – Supplementary Law to Law No. 59-1557 of December 31, 1959, as amended by Law No. 71-400 of June 1, 1971, relating to freedom of education – Constitutionality”

Decision No. 77-87 DC (11/23/1977) represents a constitutional review conducted by the French Constitutional Council regarding a law supplementing the so-called Debré Law (Law No. 59-1557/1959), which regulates relations between the State and private educational institutions, particularly those under contract with the State.

In its Item 4, the decision states:

“Whereas the affirmation, by the same Preamble of the 1946 Constitution, that ‘the organization of free and secular public education at all levels is a duty of the State’ cannot exclude the existence of private education, nor the granting of state aid to such education under conditions defined by law; and whereas this provision of the Preamble of the 1946 Constitution therefore has no bearing on the constitutionality of the law submitted to the Constitutional Council for review.”

This excerpt establishes a constitutional interpretation of major relevance for private higher education institutions in France. By affirming that the State’s duty to organize free and secular public education cannot exclude the existence of private education, nor prevent state aid under legally defined conditions, the Constitutional Council sets a clear boundary on the State’s role in education.

This interpretation has a direct effect on the institutional freedom of duly authorized private universities. The Council explicitly rejects any interpretation suggesting that the State’s mission in public education implies exclusivity, monopoly, or absolute primacy over private education. On the contrary, private education is constitutionally recognized as a legitimate component of the French educational system, coexisting with public education within a pluralistic constitutional framework.

In this context, Logos University International – UniLogos, as a private university authorized by the Paris Rectorate, operates fully within the constitutionally protected space of freedom of education. This administrative authorization confirms not only the institution’s legal standing, but also its capacity to develop its own academic activities according to its institutional identity, pedagogical project, and educational mission.

The decision reinforces that the French Constitution does not condition the legitimacy of private education on replicating the public education model, nor on submission to uniform state pedagogical directives. Instead, the State’s role is limited to ensuring compliance with applicable laws, without interfering in the academic or organizational autonomy of duly authorized private institutions.

Accordingly, Logos University International holds legal freedom to design, structure, and operate its own academic programs, including higher education and postgraduate programs, provided that all applicable legal and regulatory standards are respected. Constitutional compliance requires legal conformity, not identity or methodological conformity.

By declaring that the 1946 Preamble does not negatively affect the constitutionality of the examined law, the Constitutional Council reaffirms that the French legal order protects educational pluralism and prevents the State’s duty toward public education from being used as a basis to restrict, obstruct, or distort the legitimate activities of private institutions.

Thus, in light of this decision, Logos University International, as a private university authorized by the competent French authority, conducts its academic activities under constitutional protection of the freedom of education, enjoying autonomy to operate its own programs in compliance with applicable law, without being subject to restrictive interpretations that would undermine the constitutional balance between public and private education in France.

Official decision link:
https://www.legifrance.gouv.fr/cons/id/CONSTEXT000017665684/

UNILOGOS IS LEGALLY AUTHORIZED TO OPERATE INDEPENDENTLY AND ISSUE PRIVATE DIPLOMAS/CERTIFICATIONS IN ACCORDANCE WITH

Articles L.444-1 to L.444-11 of the French Education Code, which govern private distance education, establish the legal framework under which UniLogos conducts private certification processes using its own methodology, known as Knowledge Curation, as well as RPL (Recognition of Prior Learning). These processes assess experiential, non-formal, and informal learning, provided they remain clearly distinct from the regulated VAE (Validation of Professional Experience) framework governed by Articles L.613-3 and L.613-4.

• Article L.731-1 of the French Education Code (which affirms the freedom of private higher education);
• Law of July 1, 1901 (granting legal personality to non-profit associations);
• Law of July 12, 1875 (affirming the freedom to establish private higher education institutions).

Issuance of Private Certifications

• Legal basis: Articles L.444-1 to L.444-11 of the French Education Code, governing private distance-learning institutions.
• RNCP registration: Optional and not mandatory.

Under Article L.6113-5 of the French Labor Code, RNCP registration is a voluntary process that validates a certification, not the institution itself. It is not a requirement for legal operation, and the absence of RNCP registration does not affect UniLogos’ legal status or its right to issue private diplomas.

In summary, UniLogos operates legally under French educational law and retains the right to issue private certifications — even without RNCP registration — provided it maintains transparency regarding its status and avoids protected academic titles.

Independent Operation Without RNCP Registration

• Legal basis: Law of July 12, 1875; Law of July 1, 1901; and Article L.731-1 of the Education Code.

Optional Application for RNCP Recognition

• Legal basis: Article L.6113-5 of the Labor Code and the RNCP Manual, Section 1.3.2.

Integration of Experiential Learning Methodologies (VAE)

• Legal basis: Articles L.613-3 and L.613-4 of the Education Code, supported by Decree No. 2002-590 and Articles R.613-32 to R.613-37.

LEGAL FOUNDATIONS SUPPORTING UNILOGOS’ RIGHTS

Law of July 12, 1875

Affirms the freedom to establish private higher education institutions without prior State authorization, provided they do not issue national diplomas.

Law of July 1, 1901

Grants legal personality to non-profit associations such as UniLogos, enabling independent educational activity.

Article L.731-1 of the Education Code

Establishes that “Private higher education is free”, provided that protected titles are not used and no claim of public recognition is made.

Articles L.444-1 to L.444-11 of the Education Code

Authorize private institutions to provide distance education and issue their own diplomas or certificates, even without state accreditation.

Articles L.613-3 and L.613-4 of the Education Code

Permit institutions to validate prior learning (VAE) and recognize experiential learning, supporting alternative certification pathways.

UNIFIED LEGAL BASIS FOR UNILOGOS’ INDEPENDENT OPERATION UNDER FRENCH LAW

Law of July 12, 1875 – Freedom of Higher Education

This foundational law establishes that higher education is free in France. It allows individuals and private associations to create higher education institutions without prior State authorization, provided they do not issue national diplomas. It constitutes the historical root of institutional independence.

Law of July 1, 1901 – Associations Law

Grants legal personality to non-profit associations such as UniLogos, allowing them to pursue educational missions without State supervision unless public recognition or funding is sought.

“Hors Contrat” Institutional Status

According to official Ministry of Education guidelines, institutions that do not contract with the State (hors contrat) are not subject to Rectorate supervision regarding curriculum, accreditation, or diploma validation. They are subject only to basic regulatory controls (e.g., public order, health, and safety).

Article L.731-1 of the Education Code

States that “L’enseignement supérieur privé est libre” — private higher education is free — provided protected titles are not used and no claim of public recognition is made.

Case Law and Administrative Practice

French courts and administrative bodies have consistently upheld the right of private institutions to operate outside the Rectorate system, provided they do not misrepresent their status or issue protected diplomas.