Hainan Franco-Chinese Institute, developed in partnership with the Beijing Language and Culture University (BLCU). Located at the heart of the Lingshui Li’an International Education Innovation Pilot Zone, the new institute forms part of China’s national strategy to transform Hainan into a global hub for educational innovation and international talent development.
Hainan now occupies a key position in China’s policy of opening-up. With the development of the Hainan Free Trade Port, the island is becoming a strategic platform for both academic and economic exchange.
The Lingshui Pilot Zone, home to the Hainan Franco-Chinese Institute, is the only area in the country fully dedicated to educational openness and international collaboration.
Its objectives are clear:
This innovative environment provides students and academic staff from Clermont School of Business with a modern international setting, supported by forward-thinking policies in mobility, research and innovation.
"The Hainan Franco-Chinese Institute represents a major strategic milestone for Clermont School of Business. Developed with BLCU as part of a long-term partnership, it embodies a structured academic collaboration built on trust and co-creation. This initiative enables our students to engage directly with China’s economic dynamics—close to its markets, innovations and local ecosystems—while benefiting from a fully integrated Franco-Chinese academic framework. Through this campus, Clermont School of Business reaffirms its ambition to train talents capable of navigating complex, multicultural environments and contributing actively to the strengthening of Franco-Chinese relations."
Within this educational ecosystem, Clermont School of Business and BLCU benefit from a unique model of academic pooling. Partner institutions share courses, resources and expertise, providing students with broader access to:
"Our ambition is to build a learning environment capable of preparing students for global challenges. The Franco-Chinese Institute represents an exceptional opportunity for innovation."
Lingshui stands out for its modern living environment, strong international outlook and policies designed to welcome global talent.
The zone offers:
These conditions make Lingshui an ideal destination for studying in China and developing an academic and professional pathway with an international dimension.
With the opening of the Hainan Franco-Chinese Institute, complementing its existing campuses in Shanghai and Beijing, Clermont School of Business further strengthens its position within the global higher education landscape.
This new development:
The Hainan Franco-Chinese Institute marks a key step in Clermont School of Business’s international strategy: to train future leaders capable of thriving in a globalised market and contributing to tomorrow’s Franco-Chinese cooperation.