Shanghai French School (Lycée Français de Shanghai)

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Shanghai, China
International School

Overview

Our school is popular among families from different cultural background seeking a well-rounded education for their children while living abroad, from k2 to G12. 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. We offer National French curriculum with international streams (International American Stream, International Chinese Stream) adapted to the needs of each student. Mote than 200 students benefit to our unique FLSco program that enables non French speakers to integrate fully in our school.

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Type of school
International School
French Curriculum
Age range
Gender

Co-Education

from 111,000 to 192,000 CNY

Foundation

Founded in 1996

Nationalities

45 different nationalities

Nr of students

1450 students

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Academics

The French education system is highly structured, with a strict curriculum and a standardised final exam. 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. Our unique international streams, with a strong focus on English or Chinese, prepare our students to the International French Baccalaureate (with exams in foreign language), the taking of international language certifications (Cambridge and IGCSE in English, DELF in French, HSK in Chinese, Dele in Spanish or Goethe exams in German). Shanghai French School is also a SAT center.

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Curriculum

French Curriculum

Examinations

DELF, French Baccalaureate, IELTS, SAT

Language of instruction

Foreign languages taught

Accreditations

The AEFE NETWORK

Tuition Fees for 2025

Learn more about Shanghai French School (Lycée Français de Shanghai) tuition fees for 2025, including general fee details, day school tuition, and available scholarships.

Annual tuition fees

Annual tuition fees at Shanghai French School (Lycée Français de Shanghai) range from CNY 111,000 to CNY 192,000, depending on the student's grade level and program.

Day school tuition

The Shanghai French School is a private school, non-profit establishment, managed by the Board of Directors of the Association of Parents of Students and contracted with the Agency for French Education Abroad (AEFE).Tuition fees are voted each year at a General Assembly by the parents of LFS studentsThe fees are the same regardless of the campus: Yangpu or Qingpu.All fees are subject to change for the following school year. The new fees 2025-2026 are voted and communicated each year following the LFS General Assembly, which takes place at the end of March.Please consult the website to see details :https://www.lyceeshanghai.cn/financial-information/?lang=en

Scholarships

Scholarship information is not currently available. Please contact the school directly through this page to learn more.

Enrollment phase

all year long

Minimum Enrollment Duration

This school requires a minimum enrollment of 12 months, ensuring students have adequate time to benefit from the curriculum and educational experience.

Student Community

Shanghai French School (Lycée Français de Shanghai) welcomes a vibrant community of 1450 students representing 45 different nationalities.

Health & safety

We have 4 nurses and 2 psychologists. 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.

Uniform

Students are not required to wear school uniforms.

Student-teacher ratio

1:7

Special needs

ADHD, Dyslexia
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Tuition fees for Shanghai French School (Lycée Français de Shanghai) range from 111000 to 192000 CNY per year depending on the student’s grade and chosen program.

Scholarship information is not currently available. Please contact the school directly through this page to learn more.
An international school that welcomes 1300 students of 40+ nationalities on two campuses. It offers the French curriculum with dedicated language streams and a program for non French speakers.
This institution has a total enrollment of 1450 students.

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Which activities this school offers

Adventure Activities

CAS (Creativity, Activity, Service)

Community Service and Outreach Programs

Culinary Arts

Cultural Exchange Programs

Debate and Public Speaking Clubs

Entrepreneurship and Business Clubs

Environmental and Sustainability Clubs

Model United Nations (MUN)

Music

Performing Arts

Robotics and Coding Clubs

Science and STEM Clubs

Sports

The Duke of Edinburgh's Award

Visual Arts

Yoga and Meditation

Campuses

Campus #2

New campus opened in 2019.