L'École de design Nantes Atlantique is a private institution of higher education dedicated exclusively to design. Established in 1988, it is recognized by the French government and a member of the Conférence des Grandes Écoles. The school grants a Master's level degree certified by the French Minister of Higher Education, as well as several diplomas based on apprenticeship. The school's educational programs are based on corporate partnerships that take diverse forms. L'École de design is a member of the international Cumulus network (226 schools of art and design in 49 countries) and is open to international students. All the courses are accredited by the European Credit Transfer System (ECTS). The school has set up campuses in Shanghai, China and Delhi, India.