Lycée Jeanne d’Arc in Argentan, France, is one of the five European partner schools involved in EURAWORK, a project promoted by the Scuola Superiore Sant’Anna in Pisa and funded by the European Union’s Erasmus+ Jean Monnet programme. The initiative aims to bring discussions about artificial intelligence, robotics, and the future of meaningful work into the classroom, encouraging students and teachers to reflect on the ethical and social implications of the digital transition.
Part of a Catholic educational group offering learning opportunities from primary school through to the first stages of higher education, Lycée Jeanne d’Arc places particular emphasis on developing students’ skills, independence, and readiness for their future professional lives. International cooperation plays a central role in this educational approach. Through Erasmus+ projects and partnerships with schools in countries such as Italy, Spain, and Ireland, the institution offers students opportunities to experience different cultures, strengthen their language skills, and develop a deeper understanding of European citizenship.
Against this backdrop, participation in EURAWORK represents a natural extension of the school’s commitment to international education and preparing young people for a rapidly changing world. As artificial intelligence increasingly reshapes society, education, and professional practices, the project offers an opportunity to explore both the challenges and possibilities of technological change, while strengthening cooperation between European schools and universities.
What motivated Lycée Jeanne d’Arc to join EURAWORK? How does international cooperation contribute to its educational mission, and what role can schools play in helping young people navigate a future increasingly shaped by artificial intelligence? We discussed these questions with Erwan Guiochon, Assistant Director of Lycée Jeanne d’Arc in Argentan, exploring the school’s European outlook, its commitment to student development, and the opportunities EURAWORK offers to foster a more open, inclusive, and future-oriented education.
