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French Curriculum International Schools in China

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About international schools in China

French-curriculum international schools in China teach the French national education programme and many are part of, or follow standards set by, the French overseas school network; they prepare pupils for the French baccalauréat and use French as the core language of instruction. Most schools also offer strengthened English and Mandarin teaching and run bilingual or international sections so families can choose a pathway with more English or more Chinese alongside French. Annual costs vary by city, campus and grade - in large cities such as Shanghai published tuition for established French schools commonly sits in the roughly CNY 100,000 - 200,000 per year range, with separate one-off registration and capital/construction charges and additional fees for transport and optional services. Admissions are commonly managed with a published re-enrolment and application cycle for the next academic year (many schools publish places in autumn) but many accept new pupils during the year if places are available; schools will ask for passports, visa/permit and previous school records as part of the file.

Compare 7 French Curriculum international schools in China. Filter by curriculum, fees (average RMB 160,069), location, and more to find the right international school now.

At a glance 7 schools · avg fee RMB 160,069
Schools listed
7
Curricula
37
Average annual fee
RMB 160,069
Fee range
RMB 57,500 – 316,000
Most common curriculum
French Curriculum (8 schools)
Average school size
1,101 pupils
Largest by enrolment
Shanghai Gold Apple School
Oldest
Lycée Français International Charles de Gaulle de Pékin (1965)
With boarding
1

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2 international schools in Shanghai

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1 international school in Guangzhou

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1 international school in Beijing

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1 international school in Shenzhen

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1 international school in Wuhan

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1 international school in Chongqing

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Chongqing Fudi Yew Wah International Education Kindergarten (YWIEK)

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FAQs for China

Do these schools follow the same curriculum as schools in France?
Yes. French-curriculum international schools in China teach the French national curriculum and prepare pupils for the French baccalauréat; many are homologated or coordinated through the French overseas education network so the programme and assessment follow French national standards. This continuity is intended to make transfer back to France or into other French schools straightforward.
What language(s) will my child be taught in, and is support available if they do not speak French?
French is the primary language of instruction, but most schools offer substantial English and Mandarin tuition and run dedicated international or language sections (for example English or Chinese streams) to broaden pathways. Schools commonly provide extra French support programmes for non-Francophone pupils so they can integrate into core classes; these are usually charged in addition to tuition.
How much should I budget for fees and what extras should I expect?
Tuition varies by school, campus, section and grade; as an example a major French school in Shanghai publishes annual tuition in the mid-six-figure CNY range for primary and secondary and shows separate registration and construction (capital) fees plus charges for transport, after-school activities and optional language support. Expect the published tuition to cover core teaching, certain exam or textbook costs and some ICT provisions, while extras such as extended care, extracurricular activities, transport and intensive language programmes are normally billed separately.
When should we apply and what documents are usually required?
Application windows for the coming school year are normally published several months in advance (many schools open online enrolment in autumn), but most French schools also consider new registrations during the year where places exist. Typical documentary requirements include the pupil’s passport, visa or residency permit, previous school reports and any custody or legal documents; some schools will not allow a child to start without valid identity and entry documents on file.
What ages and stages do French international schools in China cover?
Many French schools in China run a continuous pathway from maternelle (pre-school) through école élémentaire, collège and lycée (senior high), allowing pupils to sit the French national exams and the baccalauréat at the end of lycée. Some campuses also offer tailored international streams or third-party distance learning options for particular ages or small cohorts, so confirm the exact stages and external-exam arrangements with the school you are considering.
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