Eurocampus

30 Years of Eurocampus – A Shared European Story in Shanghai

Openness, tolerance and solidarity: since 1996, the Shanghai French School (LFS) and the German School Shanghai (DSS) have shared not only two Eurocampuses, but also a set of common values. The campuses welcome students from more than 60 nationalities and offer the very best of European education in Shanghai, as illustrated by the opening of the second Eurocampus in the Yangpu District.


A Unique Educational Partnership Since 1996

Since 1996, Shanghai French School (LFS) and German School Shanghai (DSS) have shared more than two campuses — they have shared a vision.

Built on openness, tolerance and solidarity, Eurocampus is a unique Franco-German educational partnership in China. It brings together two schools, two education systems and one shared ambition: offering a high-quality European education in Shanghai while fully respecting the identity of each institution.

Today, Eurocampus welcomes students from more than 60 nationalities, from early childhood to the end of secondary education, and has become a key actor of Shanghai’s international education landscape.

From a Shared Beginning to a Lasting Ecosystem

The story of Eurocampus began in 1996, when the Shanghai French School was invited by the German School Shanghai to share its premises and Chinese authorisations. What started with 23 French students quickly grew into a sustainable educational model based on cooperation and mutual trust.

  • Late 1990srapid growth and shared daily life between French and German students
  • 2005inauguration of the Hongqiao/Qingpu Eurocampus, attended by French and German authorities
  • 2008–2010expansion of campuses and academic programs
  • 2019opening of the Yangpu Eurocampus, making Shanghai the only city in the world to host two Eurocampuses.

This history is not only about buildings, but about people growing together across cultures, languages and educational systems.

Two Campuses, One Spirit

Eurocampus is built on a simple yet powerful idea: coexistence rather than merger. Each school preserves its educational identity while sharing:

  • communal spaces,
  • cultural and artistic initiatives,
  • student exchanges,
  • sports and civic projects.

The Yangpu campus, in particular, embodies this philosophy through its architecture: two schools connected by a shared central space designed to encourage dialogue, encounters and collaboration.

Living Franco-German Friendship Every Day

Eurocampus is experienced daily through concrete human interactions:

  • Students growing up multilingual and multicultural
  • Franco-German exchange programs, host families and joint projects
  • Arts and culture, including the Franco-German orchestra and choir
  • Civic engagement, such as Model United Nations workshops
  • Parents and alumni actively contributing to community life

Eurocampus is a living example of European cooperation in action, rooted in everyday school life.

Why Eurocampus Matters Today

In a highly competitive international education environment, Eurocampus offers a distinctive model:

  • education based on freedom, inclusion and respect for identity,
  • strong academic standards combined with multilingual education,
  • preparation of students to engage confidently with a globalised world.

Eurocampus is not symbolic Europe — it is lived, practical and human Europe, in Shanghai.

Celebrating 30 Years – Looking Forward

The 30th anniversary of Eurocampus is:

  • a tribute to the families, educators and students who built this shared legacy,
  • a reaffirmation of the strength of Franco-German cooperation,
  • a commitment to carry this European vision forward in China.

Eurocampus continues to grow, innovate and welcome new cultural horizons — staying faithful to the values that have guided it since 1996.

30th Anniversary of Euro Campus

THE QINGPU AND YANGPU CAMPUSES

The Lycée Français de Shanghai offers a safe and stimulating environment for learning, self-discovery, and personal development of our students, on its two campuses in Qingpu and Yangpu. Our two Eurocampuses, shared with the German School of Shanghai, provide a unique setting for study and life, with exceptional facilities!

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