About
French-language bilingual preschool in central Shanghai, following the French national preschool (Maternelle) curriculum within Sunrise International Kindergarten. Accepts children from 20 months to 6 years. AEFE partner school since 2008.
Key facts
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- Part of French Schools Abroad (AEFE), a government-recognised school network abroad. See all 638 schools of French Schools Abroad (AEFE)
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Curriculum
French
Ages
Ages 1–6
Language
French, Chinese
Type
Bilingual school
- Ownership
- Non-profit
- School bus
- Yes
Curriculum and academics
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Strengths
- Languages
- Visual arts
- Sport
Campus and school life
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Sports
- Capoeira
- Yoga
Arts
- Acrylic painting
- Musical awakening
After-school activities
- Painting
- Capoeira
- Science
- Music
- Yoga
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Country affiliation
Follows the French national curriculum, is homologated by the French Ministry of National Education and is an AEFE partner since 2008.
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School day structure
TPS children can attend a full day or a half day (morning only).
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Bus service
Door-to-door school bus service with real-time tracking.
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Academics
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Curriculum
Follows the French preschool Cycle 1 across four learning areas, with classes by age from TPS (2) to GS (5).
- Language
- Early mathematics
- Physical and artistic activity
- Exploring the world
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Wellbeing
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Social and emotional learning (SEL)
Emphasises social and emotional development, including relationships, simple rules, sharing and learning to work together.
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Parent experience
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History
Operates within Sunrise International Kindergarten, founded in 1994 in the former French Concession; AEFE partner since 2008.
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Community
Cultural celebrations and a parent community.
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Facilities
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Facilities overview
Classes are held on the Sunrise International Kindergarten campus, with a large playground and green outdoor areas.
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Extra-curricular activities
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Academic and intellectual
Arts and creative
Lifestyle and wellbeing
Languages
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Language provision
French is the main language, half of each day is taught in Chinese, and English is introduced in two 30-minute sessions per week.
- French
- Chinese
- English initiation
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Bilingual teaching
Bilingual French/Chinese teaching, with a qualified Chinese teacher present at all times.
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Immersion programmes
Half-day Chinese immersion within each school day.
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Reputation
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Accreditations
Homologated by the French Ministry of National Education and an AEFE partner within the French school network.
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Admissions
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Admissions
Applications are open for the school year; families can book a visit to see the classrooms and teaching team.
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Location
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