Hainan Franco-Chinese Institute: A Strategic Milestone for Clermont School of Business and BLCU

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Clermont School of Business is strengthening its presence in Asia with the creation of the 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.

A Campus at the Centre of China’s Most Innovative Education Zone

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:

to strengthen cooperation between Chinese and foreign universities,
to attract international talent,
to develop new pedagogical models.

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.

Joseph Wong - Clermont School of Business

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.

Joseph Wong Vice-Dean of the
Hainan Franco-Chinese Institute

A Partnership Built on Pedagogical Innovation and Shared Resources

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:

specialised teaching,
diverse professional experiences,
international collaborative projects.

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.

Arnaud Gorgeon Director of Pedagogical Innovation

An Attractive Environment to Study, Innovate and Build a Career in China

Lingshui stands out for its modern living environment, strong international outlook and policies designed to welcome global talent.
The zone offers:

high-level academic infrastructure,
innovation spaces,
incubators and industrial clusters,
dedicated support for entrepreneurship.

These conditions make Lingshui an ideal destination for studying in China and developing an academic and professional pathway with an international dimension.

Did you know?

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:

increases opportunities for student and staff mobility,
stimulates academic cooperation,
supports the creation of innovative programmes linked to China’s technological and economic transformations.

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.