The Centre de Formation des Journalistes (Journalists Training Centre, CFJ), a private institution of higher technical and vocational education (with non-profit status) grants a diploma recognised by the French Ministry of Education and the profession. Journalism students at the CFJ are introduced to all writing genres, all forms of expression proper to print, broadcast and multimedia journalism. Through its up-to-date facilities, the CFJ trains journalists who are immediately operational. The CFJ has developed a genuine international dimension through its partnerships with the University of Westminster (London), Communication University of China (Beijing), Université Laval (Quebec) and IHECS (Brussels), as well as with international media including Al-Jazira, CNN and the BBC.