French International Programme Scholarship

The ISS Global International Language Scholarship was established to support the continuation and development of the French language, culture, and appreciation of our French International Programme. The scholarship is for French or French speakers to join us in our international, dynamic, and ambitious programme, offered nowhere else in China. It is awarded for three years or until the student completes grade 5.  

Since 2009, SIS has provided a French International Programme where our students have developed critical thinking skills, internationalism, and academic excellence while benefiting from two languages (French and English) and two educational approaches that implement best practices. 

SIS is looking for well-rounded students who will contribute positively to our community. Therefore, SIS will evaluate the candidate's French-language ability, overall academic excellence, social and emotional attributes, and the applicant's and family interview.   

All applicants will receive notification of their scholarship status, and those students who do not receive an SIS scholarship may elect to apply for admission without a scholarship award. The scholarship award decision made by the school is final and may not be appealed. Students may only apply once per academic year.  

 Who is eligible to apply?* 

  • Students with an appropriate level of French language proficiency 

  • Age-appropriate proficiency test required 

  • Students entering KG through to Grade 5 

  • Students holding a foreign passport or ID 

  • Students from self-paying families** 

*Students who do not meet eligibility may apply again for the scholarship the next academic year. 

**This scholarship is not available to students where an employing company pays tuition directly or indirectly. Any student currently designated as a company payee cannot apply. 

  

 

French speaking parent at home 

No French speaking parent at home 

KG to G5 

  • Meeting with the family 

  • Oral test required 

  • Students must be in good standing to retain scholarship 

  • Eligibility after three years in the programme 

  • Meeting with the family 

  • Oral test required 

  • Students must be in good standing to retain scholarship 

 

 

* Children without at least one French-speaking parent in the home may apply for the ISS Scholarship after three full years in the Program. 

ISS Global International Language Scholarship 

2024-25 School Year 

Grade Level 

Standard Tuition (RMB) 

Scholarship Award (RMB) 

Tuition (RMB) 

Kindergarten (GS) 

273,000 

Maximum 136,500 

136,500 

Grades 1-5 (CP-CM2) 

303,000 

Maximum 151,500 

151,500

 

*The scholarship will be awarded for three years or until the student completes grade 5. Yearly tuition increases will be applied in the same percentage as non-scholarship students.  

How to Apply 

STEP 1 - Gather the necessary documents. 

The SIS French International Programme Scholarship application is online. Before completing the application, prepare the following documents you will submit in the first section of the application form. 

Required Documents List 

Applying Grades 

File Type 

PS 

(PreK-1) 

MS-CP 

(PreK-2-Grade 1) 

CE1-CM2 

(Grade 2-Grade 5) 

Application Fee 

 

Yes 

Yes 

Yes 

Students and Parent’s Passport 

PDF 

Yes 

Yes 

Yes 

Immunization Record 

PDF 

Yes 

Yes 

Yes 

Passport Sized Photo 

JPEG 

Yes 

Yes 

Yes 

2 Years of School Records 

JPEG 

 

*Yes 

**Yes 

Completed Student Recommendation Form 

 

 

***Yes 

***Yes 

Individual Education Plan (IEP) or Learning Support Record 

Required for any student with an IEP, is an exceptional learner, or requires additional support services. 

 

*Mandatory for students applying for MS (PreK-2) and above who are transferring from an international school or schools that provide official school reports. Some students may only have one year of records. Mid-year applicants should submit year-to-date school records and the previous year's records. 

**All students applying for CE1 (Gr. 2) and above must submit school records. Some students applying for CE1 (Gr. 2 ) may have one year of school records if their home country's educational system does not require kindergarten. Mid-year applicants should submit year-to-date school records and the previous year's records. 

***After applying, you will receive a link to the parent account. Please click on "Student Recommendation Form" to enter the current teacher's name and email in your account. The recommendation form will automatically be sent after you enter the teacher's contact details. 

STEP 2 – Complete the application form directly online by 31st December. 

Number of available scholarships 

The number of scholarships awarded will vary yearly, considering the available seats in each grade, the quality of applications received, and the funding available to support scholarships. 

Expectations to maintain scholarship 

Scholarship awards will be given to the students through CM2 (Grade 5) in the French International Programme. Students must meet the following conditions to continue to receive the scholarship. 

  • Students must consistently demonstrate a positive attitude and maximum effort in their learning. 

  • Students must show exemplary personal behaviour and appropriately represent the school's image. 

  • Students must meet the school's attendance requirements, not missing more than 10% of school days. 

  • Parents or guardians are expected to be positive school community members. 

  • Families are expected to provide photo consent.  

Deferring the scholarship 

The scholarship is non-transferable, and the term of study cannot be deferred. Should a student withdraw or transfer to the SIS International program, the scholarship will be terminated and cashing out for the remaining scholarship value is not permitted. 

Scholarship contact: Anh-Tuan Duong-Van, French Director atduongvan@sis.org.cn