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Cultural Committee

Isabelle Fournier

President and Founder of the FLAM Beijing Association

I. Academic Background

  • Master’s Degree in Chinese Language and Civilization: National Institute of Oriental Languages and Civilizations (INALCO), Paris.

  • Bachelor’s Degree in English: Sorbonne University (formerly Paris IV).

II. Professional Experience

  • Marketing Director & Business Development Manager: Sinotrans (Project and Overseas Departments), bringing extensive experience in logistics and international trade within the Chinese market.

  • Educational Specialist: Over 20 years of experience living and working in China, with a focus on teaching French as a Foreign Language (FLE) in both the United Kingdom and China.

III. Leadership & Social Impact

  • Founder & President, FLAM Beijing Association (Français Langue Maternelle):

    • Established a groundbreaking educational platform to support French and Francophone children attending non-French speaking schools.

    • Initiated and managed cultural integration projects and French language curricula to help expatriate children reconnect with their native language and culture.

    • Actively promotes cultural diplomacy and Francophonie within the international community in Beijing.

IV. Personal Interests & Cultural Engagement

  • Fine Arts: Passionate practitioner of Traditional Chinese Painting.

  • Visual Arts: Regularly engages in watercolor techniques, participating in professional workshops and en plein air (open-air) painting activities.