How many Chinese-speaking schools are there in France?

We list 39, in 7 cities. That is the number whose working language we can trace to a published source, not the number that exists.

Is Chinese unusual for schools in France?

20% of the 200 schools we hold in France are recorded as teaching in Chinese. Each source records a language for its own reasons, so the figure reflects who publishes that information, not only who speaks what.

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Chinese-speaking schools in France

39 schools in France that teach in Chinese, in 7 cities. Paris (16), Rennes (7) and Montpellier (6) hold 74% of them.

39schools

7cities

20%of all schools here

Photo: Sheila Sund (CC BY 2.0)

City

Showing all 7 cities.

France39 in 7 cities

Paris skyline with Palais de Chaillot, Seine river and La Defense viewed from the Eiffel Tower

ParisFrance16ChineseOf all schools here16 of 7721%

RennesFrance7ChineseOf all schools here7 of 1547%

Chateau d'eau du Peyrou reflected in the basin, Montpellier

MontpellierFrance6ChineseOf all schools here6 of 2030%

AvignonFrance4ChineseOf all schools here4 of 667%

Place de la Bourse and Miroir d'Eau water mirror, Bordeaux, France

BordeauxFrance3ChineseOf all schools here3 of 1225%

Panoramic view of Nice, France, showing the Bay of Angels, Promenade des Anglais beach, and terracotta rooftops of the Old Town

NiceFrance2ChineseOf all schools here2 of 729%

Aerial panorama of Marseille showing the Vieux-Port harbor and city skyline

MarseilleFrance1ChineseOf all schools here1 of 119%

Nothing matches that combination.

This page lists every city in France where a source says a school teaches in Chinese. If you know a provider that belongs here, tell us and include where the language is stated.

Where these came from

These Chinese-speaking schools come from 1 source, led by the French Ministry of Education (39).

Every one of these sits on an official list, published by a body with nothing to sell.

Questions

How many Chinese-speaking schools are there in France?: We list 39, in 7 cities. That is the number whose working language we can trace to a published source, not the number that exists.
Which city has the most?: Paris, with 16 of the 39.
Is Chinese unusual for schools in France?: 20% of the 200 schools we hold in France are recorded as teaching in Chinese. Each source records a language for its own reasons, so the figure reflects who publishes that information, not only who speaks what.