Kind of guidance at French university (7)

I believe the answer is:

helpful

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'kind' is the definition.
('helpful' can be similar in meaning to 'kind')

I don't understand the rest of the clue.

(Other definitions for helpful that I've seen before include "Co-operative" , "Providing assistance" , "Being of assistance or use" , "Accommodating" , "Of practical assistance, doing something for another" .)

I've seen this clue in the Irish Times.

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