Why Choose a French School in Shanghai?

Moving to Shanghai with young children naturally raises the question of schooling. Why choose a French school over an English-speaking international school?

The French Maternelle: much more than daycare

Unlike many education systems, the French Maternelle is the first cycle of compulsory education. It's a structured programme built around five learning domains, with precise pedagogical objectives.

The bilingual advantage from age 3

At Le Petit Lotus Bleu, your children benefit from bilingual French/Chinese immersion from Petite Section onwards, enriched with English initiation. A considerable asset in a globalised world.

AEFE accreditation: a worldwide guarantee

Our AEFE accreditation guarantees that your child can continue their education at any French school worldwide — including the Lycée Français de Shanghai for the transition to primary school.

Affordable excellence

Compared to English-speaking international schools in Shanghai, tuition fees at an accredited French school remain more accessible, while offering internationally recognised excellence in education.