At Shanghai French School, our teachers are either certified teachers from the French Education Nationale or experienced educators with international teaching degrees.
Coming from around the world, they share a common goal: to support each student’s individual growth and help them reach their full potential.
In our language streams, all teachers are native speakers, ensuring authentic and high-quality language instruction.
63% of teachers are French speakers, 20% are Chinese speakers, '17% are English speakers,

The French as Language of Instruction (FLSco) program allows students who begin in French to fit in the French education system. Courses target children from K3 on. A lot of non-French speaking students currently enrolled at shanghai French School went through the FLSco program.
This curriculum, which generally takes two years, allows students to gain access to the basic learning required at school.
FLSco: Support for Non-French Speakers — a comprehensive 2-year program with 20+ teachers, supporting 300+ supervised students aged 4 to 18, offering small learning groups, up to 12 hours per week of personalized support, and full immersion in French language and culture.

Mandatory Languages from Kindergarten: French, Chinese, English
Additional Languages from Grade 7 : German, Spanish
Languages available in extra curricular activities at the school : Italian

20 to 25, according to the level of students

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Yes, in Kindergarten, there is one assistant per class.

The use of technology is part of the French curriculum but is closely monitored. The exposition of students to screens must be kept in limited and reasonable time.

Yes, our school uses and is fully prepared to use virtual classroom technologies. We can deliver lessons through online video conferencing platforms in case of emergencies, such as COVID-19–related quarantines, ensuring continuity of learning for students.

No, students do not practice religion at the school. Shanghai French School does not promote or provide religious instruction or practice. Students of all backgrounds and beliefs are welcome and respected.

At Shanghai French School, we proudly and exclusively offer the French Baccalaureate, a world-renowned qualification that opens the same doors to top universities and careers across Europe, North America, and Asia as any other type of Baccalaureate.
Recognized for its academic depth and rigor, it’s one of the most respected diplomas worldwide.
At Shanghai French School, we proudly offer the French Baccalaureate, which is as internationally recognized (by American, European, Asian universities) for its rigorous academic standards and in-depth theoretical knowledge as other baccalaureates such as the IB, A-levels, or AP.

100% Baccalaureate success Vs. 95% in France.
100% Distinctions Vs. 68% in France.
44% with Highest Honours Vs. 8% in France

Yes.

It is very dependent on the age of the student. At early age, the amount of homework is limited in order for the students to have good rest outside of class.

60% of our students follow higher education studies in France and 40% of our graduates go global, outside of French Higher Education, in top institutions of Canada, UK, US, Switzerland, Netherlands…

Yes

Personalized support is integrated into the student schedule. It takes place over 72 hours per year, or 2 hours per week on average. This is teaching time separate from the time for class. Personalized support must therefore allow students to develop their basic skills and strengthen their working methods.

To help students achieve their full potential, we put in place action plans to help special needs students. Four main types exist:
– PPRE: Programme Personnalisé de Réussite Educative. In a nutshell, it is an action plan on a limited period 5 to 7 weeks that targets a specific area or skill (writing, oral skills, behavior, focus).
– PAP: Plan d’Accompagnement Personnalisé. Mostly for students suffering from dyslexia, dyspraxia. Special arrangements can be made such as alleviating the homework, allowing extra time for tasks, increasing the font size and so on…
– PAI: Projet d’Accueil Individualisé. For students suffering from a chronical disease or allergy.
– PPS: Projet Personnalisé de Scolarisation. For students suffering from a handicap.

We bring them, through individualized support, to the most adapted stream and follow them according to their level. There is a great flexibility of curriculum to adap to each child's needs.

Yes, we have one school psychologist per campus

We require a video to assess the language level and we have interview with non French speaking families. This is less an assessment that a way to make sure that the student will accompanied in the best way according to one's best needs.

Video or interview

Mostly for non-French speakers. We keep a balance in each class to provide the best environment of learning, There can be waiting lists at certain levels.

There is no deadline as registration is open all year long. We accept new students during the school year.

Shanghai French School welcomes new students at the beginning of each school year but also throughout the academic year.

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12:00, 15:00 or 17:00, depending on the level. Extracurricular activities are provided on time slots during which students have no class.

Yes, we have from Grade 1 supervised homework sessions.

Yes, we have more than 80 bus lines with gathering points all through Shanghai

Yes, we have a canteen with dedicated lunch lines (salad bar, Chinese food, noodles, European food, sandwiches, set menues... Kindergarten children have their own separated space.

Yes

No

Shanghai French School offers every year more than 70 extra curriculum activities to families. Cooking, coding, costumes design, pottery, scrapbooking or even architecture will be for example part of the cultural activities offer, while on the sporting side, hip hop dance, rhythmic gymnastics, taekwondo, touch rugby, introduction to tennis, football, swimming, modern ballet dance, waterpolo, yoga, basketball and rock climbing will join the list. This is a non exhaustive list of activities.

Many sports as gymnastics, football, swimming, basketball, climbing, tennis, athletics, ... sports is fully part of the French curriculum

Yes, we take part every year in many sports competitions, not only in China with the other international schools, but also in the network of French international schools abroad in the Asia-Pacific region (Sydney, Bangkok, Jakarta,...)

All facilities available: huge canteens, sciences laboratories, theatres, libraries on several floors, rest rooms, piazzas for celebrations, recreation areas, ......

400 m running tracks, football pitch, basketball courts, indoor gymnasium, fitness room, 25 meters long and 4 meters deep swimming pool, climbing wall.

Our school is popular among families from different cultural background seeking a well-rounded education for their children while living abroad. This popularity can be attributed to several features that are the specificities of the French education abroad: its emphasis on plurilingualism, critical thinking, creativity, cultural immersion, and academic rigour. The French education system has a strong commitment to academic excellence, which has earned it a reputation for offering a unique and holistic approach to learning. This is well recognized by top world universities and higher education institutions that fully recognize the value of the French education system and its rigorous final exam, the French Baccalaureate. As an association of parents and non for profit organization, we offer state of the art facilities and learning environment for one of the most affordable curriculum among international schools in Shanghai. We organize montly Open Houses during which families can visit us.

An advantage of the French education system is its academic rigour. The French education system is centralised and highly structured, with a strict curriculum and a standardised final exam. In comparison, other countries like the United States and the United Kingdom have more decentralised systems, emphasising individualised learning and personalised approaches. The French system's strong emphasis on academic achievement can be challenging and rewarding for students, as they are regularly evaluated through a system of exams and grades. The French approach to education has produced many successful individuals in various fields and is a model for educational systems worldwide.

This structured curriculum guarantees the high standards and quality of education provided to children. The agreement between Shanghai French School and the AEFE, the Agency for French Education Abroad, with a School Leadership directly nominated by the French Ministry of Education, is the warrant of a high quality education that brings students to excellent academic results. At Shanghai French School, we are proud to bring every year our students to a 100% success rate to the French Baccalaureate, among which 97% with honors.

The Primary education curriculum in French schools includes subjects such as French language and literature, mathematics, science, history and geography, physical education, and art. In addition to the core curriculum, students receive civic and moral education instruction.

Teaching methods in primary education focus on developing a solid foundation in literacy and numeracy. Teachers use various techniques to engage students, including group work, problem-solving activities, and project-based learning. The French approach to primary education strongly emphasises memorization, rote learning and traditional teaching methods, particularly in the early years.

The Collège curriculum includes French language and literature, mathematics, science, history and geography, physical education, art, and technology. Students also have the opportunity to study a second or third foreign language.

In the Lycée, students choose a track based on their interests and career goals. Teaching methods in secondary education focus on building upon the foundation developed in primary education. Teachers use a combination of lectures, group work, and independent study to engage students. The French approach to secondary education strongly emphasises academic achievement and competition. Students are regularly evaluated through a system of exams and grades.