At the heart of this success lies ISOSET, a discreet French company that stands out for its unconventional teaching methods. Its revolutionary and innovative, yet often controversial, approach raises questions about the future of traditional educational models.
ISOSET: a succession of records thanks to an extraordinary approach
Since its creation in 2008, ISOSET has achieved a string of exceptional academic results. These include students as young as 12, 13, or 14 who have earned their baccalaureate , others who have obtained master’s degrees before the age of 16, and a doctoral candidate of only 17. Two university theses completed by students aged 16 and 18 further illustrate the effectiveness of its educational system.
Its most recent achievement: a nine-year-old student who obtained the highest mark on her oral exam . A girl of average intelligence, not gifted. This feat, supported by a fascinating and unusual educational method that goes beyond traditional learning, has allowed ISOSET to take center stage. This is the Aleph method , established, developed, and refined in-house. This approach is based on two principles:
A maximum of two hours of study per day;
A training program based on understanding.
The learning approach adopted by ISOSET does not prioritize repetition. It is integrated into a family and school environment, much like the traditional education system. As a result, the method does not encourage student isolation. Basic activities such as leisure, sports, and socialization are maintained. Thanks to the reduction in their study time, students thrive and experience significant progress.
Hugo Sbai’s career path reinforces the strength of this training. Graduating from high school at 12, he entered the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology (ETH Zurich) at 16. At 17, he earned a doctorate in computer science. At 21, he graduated with a law degree from the Sorbonne, became a lawyer, and earned a doctorate from Oxford. He demonstrates the true effectiveness of this education by pursuing a dual career at just 25 years old.
In addition to enabling graduates to secure remarkable careers in the world of work, ISOSET registers several hundred trained adults each year .
ISOSET: concrete results supported by subtle action
As previously stated, ISOSET was founded and its learning method launched in 2008. The first successes that garnered media attention were recorded between 2011 and 2015. The first doctorate earned by a 17-year-old student was completed in 2017, while the two theses mentioned above were completed in 2023. The world record for a 9-year-old achieving a baccalaureate with a remarkable score on the oral exam was set in 2025.
The figures are solid, with a 98% satisfaction rate among learners. Although reviews of ISOSET are positive, the company’s reticence towards the media is drawing criticism and fueling rumors on social media.
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