Following the year 2024 marked by dense political news and major educational issues, SQOOL TV, the first channel dedicated to education and digital technology, continues its expansion with new distribution agreements and the launch of innovative formats to support the education community.
“Since its creation, SQOOL TV has proven that it is possible to make education an engaging and exciting subject” says Jean-Yves Hepp, founding president of UNOWHY, which launched the channel in 2022. “We have succeeded in uniting a diverse audience, from parents to teachers, around an ambitious, caring and resolutely forward-looking editorial line.
In December 2024, SQOOL TV reached a new milestone thanks to its distribution partnership with NETGEM, marking the continuation of its distribution throughout domestic France and overseas. Thanks to this collaboration, the channel is now available in La Reunion Island (ZEOP) as well as via the ZEOP TV platform. This distribution extension marks a decisive step for the development and influence of the educational channel throughout all of France.
“The increased distribution of SQOOL TV is a great opportunity to broadcast our content to ever wider education communities” emphasizes Isabelle Mellinger, channel director. “It also allows us to highlight local initiatives and innovations in education in the French territories and around the world.”
Ambitious programming and renewed formats
In 2024, SQOOL TV has established itself as an essential media with the broadcast of nearly 900 TV shows and the hosting of more than 1,300 guests, including teachers, researchers, elected officials, entrepreneurs, artists and media personalities.
“The diversity of our guests and the richness of our debates are the strength of SQOOL TV,” continues Deborah Raimbault, editor-in-chief.
SQOOL TV has notably welcomed this season:
Politicians: Jean-Michel Blanquer, Alexandre Portier, Annie Genevard, Sylvie Retailleau, Sarah El Hairy, Manuel Valls, Christelle Morançais, Renaud Muselier, Pierre Moscovici, François Hollande, Eric Ciotti, Prince Albert of Monaco, etc. –
Experts: Catherine Dolto, Bernard de la Villardière, Oriane Ledroit, Axelle Desaint, Grégoire Borst, Carina Chatain, Louise Touret, Emmanuel Durand, Ghada Hatem, Papa Plume, Yann T out Court, Samuel Clot, Bertrand Perrier , Thomas Huchon, etc.
Sports and entertainment: Martin Solveig, Baptiste Lecaplain, Mazarine Pingeot, Sylvie Tellier, Delphine Wespiser , Gwendal Marimoutou, Frédérick Bousquet, Olivier Dacourt, Paul El Kharrat, etc.
The channel also innovated with new formats adapted to the expectations of viewers.
Live broadcasts in public, such as “Ensemble contre le harcèlement scolaire” (‘Together against school harassment’) organized in partnership with AuFéminin, or “Les sportifs s’engagent pour l’école” (‘Sportsmen commit to school’) in the presence of Frédérick Bousquet and Olivier Dacourt, marked the year.
2025: Ambitious projects to support the transformations in education
Building on its successes in 2024, SQOOL TV is preparing a year 2025 rich in events and projects.
Several highlights will mark the coming year:
Starting this March, a special day dedicated to media education (in partnership with CLEMI), hosted by Emmanuel Davidenkoff, will address the essential issue of raising young people’s awareness of digital challenges.
In April, World Health Day will be the occasion for a live event focused on school medicine and young people’s mental health. At the same time, the channel has formed a unique partnership with the Hauts-de-Seine Digital Games event.
In June, the grand finale of the Les Mots en Or competition, organized with the Voltaire Foundation, will showcase students’ talents around the French language.
Finally, November will mark a strong return to trade fairs with a renewed partnership for Educatech Expo and the Salon des Maires et des Collectivités Locales. These events will be marked by special live broadcasts, highlighting the challenges of education and educational policies.
Deborah Raimbault emphasises: “The quality of our programs and the diversity of our guests are now recognized. SQOOL TV is today a unifying and innovative media that supports the educational community and parents in the face of the many challenges facing schools.”
In parallel to these events, the channel will continue to explore new formats to meet the expectations of an audience looking for content that is both relevant and engaging.
“In 2025, we will continue to explore new formats, develop strategic partnerships and expand our audience to meet the expectations of a rapidly changing society,” adds Isabelle Mellinger.
A unifying and committed media, at the crossroads of generations
SQOOL TV, available in France on Orange (channel 217), Free (channel 247), Bouygues Télécom (channel 124) and now ZEOP (channel 123) via the platform affiliated with NETGEM, now reaches 80% of French households connected to main French operators’ boxes. The channel is establishing itself as an essential media for those who want to better understand the challenges of school and education, and participate in its development.
SQOOL TV now attracts 350,000 viewers per month and has a community of 80,000 followers on social networks who accumulate 2 to 3 million views per month. The channel is positioning itself as a key player. In 2025, it will continue to shed light on debates, inspire initiatives and bring together all those who are committed to transforming education.
