Compare International Schools in Côte d'Azur, France

ABC School International is a private bilingual French-English school in Nice serving ages 3 to 18. The curriculum blends the French National Education program with Cambridge Primary options. From maternelle through CM2, students can follow two curricula: Français 1re Langue Bilingue Anglais (leading toward the Baccalauréat général) and Anglais 1re Langue Bilingue Français (leading toward the Cambridge Primary Program). The school operates under a State contract for nursery and primary and runs as a Cambridge International Center, preparing children for Cambridge exams from age seven (YLE, KET, PET, FCE, CAE, CPE). Teaching uses French and English teachers, small classes, and multimedia resources, with differentiation and cross-age projects. It emphasizes language immersion, including language stays in Scotland and sea/green class trips. Facilities include a canteen, transport, and after-school care, with a campus at 72 Boulevard Carnot. Founded in 1987 by Mr. André Rosset, it is overseen by Academic Inspection and governance.

École Internationale Bilingue Cagnes Le Pain de Sucre is a private bilingual school in Cagnes-sur-Mer, France, offering a 50/50 French-English curriculum for ages 2 to 11 (kindergarten through CM2). The program aligns with both the French and British national frameworks and is taught by a multilingual team of francophone and anglophone teachers, with small class sizes that support individualized learning. From age 2, students begin language immersion in 50% French and 50% English, and linguistic progress is validated by Cambridge English diplomas. The school is a Cambridge English exam center. The timetable runs from 7:30 to 18:30 with optional Mini-Club and after-school care. The curriculum encompasses academic and artistic projects, computing, music, Italian through music, sports, outings, and a range of after-school activities including Chinese, chess, choir, robotics, tennis, yoga, and calligraphy. Facilities emphasize a healthy, secure environment and autonomous, active learning.

École Internationale Bilingue Campus de Pégomas is a private bilingual international school on a two-hectare campus near Cannes, Grasse, Mouans-Sartoux and Mougins. It serves children aged 2 to 11, combining preschool and elementary education (CP–CM2) on one site. The bilingual program is 50 percent English and 50 percent French, with language immersion from age 2. The curriculum is multidisciplinary and aligned with both the French and English national education systems, integrating scholastic, cultural, artistic and sporting activities. The teaching team comprises teachers from multiple nationalities. Facilities include a swimming pool and a sports hall, with small class sizes and a learning climate founded on dialogue, respect and trust. The campus forms part of the École Internationale Bilingue network, alongside Cagnes-sur-Mer and Nice, and serves about 950 students across campuses. The founder and principal is Madame Pascale Rosfelder, who notes the program emphasizes openness to the world and cultural awareness. everyday.

École Internationale Bilingue Nice Le Pain d'Épice is a private bilingual school in France for children aged 2 to 11. It offers a bilingual, multidisciplinary curriculum blending the French and British national programmes in a 50/50 English–French model, with immersion beginning at age 2. Cambridge English diplomas validate language progression. The school day runs 7:30 to 18:30, with Mini-Club and Baby-Club, and after‑school care is included; a bus service supports trips. The program combines physical development—baby gym, swimming, tennis—with the arts, including percussion and piano from age four, and Italian integrated into music and computing. Algora robotics and ICT underpin a modern, active pedagogy. Optional activities include Chinese, chess, and yoga. The school is part of the International Bilingual Schools network, which has offered bilingual education since 1989 and serves around 950 students across campuses, taught by qualified French- and English-speaking teachers, with Cambridge language validation.

École Montessori Internationale de Nice is an international Montessori school in France for ages 2 to 12. It teaches Montessori pedagogy across three age-based levels: The Children's Community (2–3), The Children's House (3–6), and The Elementary School (6–12). Each classroom is co-taught by two teachers, one English-speaking and one French-speaking, within a 100% bilingual framework. Cambridge English begins at age seven with an optional Cambridge certificate. All teachers are AMI graduates, and the school is a member of the Montessori France Association and the International Montessori Association. The Elementary School covers five great stories—The Creation of the Earth; Life of animals and plants; Human life; Language; Mathematics and Science—and extends geography, biology and ecology beyond the national curriculum. The living environment is a Belle Époque mansion (1900) with 1,500 m² of outdoor space supporting motor, sensory and cognitive development. Inclusive Class welcomes children with neurodevelopmental differences, staffed by AMI educators.

École Montessori Internationale Les Colibris is a bilingual Montessori school in Sophia Antipolis, within the Brague National Park. The school serves children from age 2 to 15, offering a continuous program that uses Montessori pedagogy across all ages with the same dedicated teachers. Founded in 2009, it moved to larger facilities in 2015: 1,200 m2 of indoor space and 3,000 m2 of outdoor grounds. The school is accredited by AMF (Association Montessori France) and ISMM (Institut Supérieur Maria Montessori), one of fourteen Montessori schools in France with accreditation. In 2020, it opened an International Montessori Middle School for ages 12–15, with a Thorenc pedagogical farm partnership providing full-board secondary education. The program emphasizes outdoor learning and a strong connection with nature, supported by bilingual French-English activity and a suite of sport, culture and outings. The Colibris Kids Club runs holiday programs for ages 2–12.

ICS Côte d'Azur is a co-educational day school on a modern campus in Sophia Antipolis, Valbonne, near Nice. It serves children from age 2 to 11 with bilingual instruction in English and French. The school delivers the IB Primary Years Programme in both languages for Early Years and Primary, while the Primary Years curriculum also integrates the national curricula of France and England. The Hub, a dedicated STEAM facility, supports hands‑on learning with robotics, 3D printing and design projects, and is central to problem solving and creativity. Facilities include an Early Years Centre with a 2‑Year‑Old Kindergarten, a Primary Years building with a library, art space, music room and canteen, plus two outdoor playgrounds and an indoor gym. Riviera Kids provides after‑school care and activities. The school is part of Globeducate and emphasizes intercultural events, languages, and a culture of care across an inclusive environment from early years through primary.

International School of Nice (ISN Nice) is a private, co-educational English-language day school in Nice, part of the Globeducate network. It delivers the full IB continuum for students aged 3–18, with the Primary Years Programme in the lower school, and the IB Diploma Programme in the high school, alongside IGCSE preparation in middle and upper levels. English is the language of instruction, with French taught weekly to all students. The campus on the western edge of Nice opened in 1987 and houses a library, SPACE Centre, STEAM room, Marine Learning Hub, science labs, artists' studios, a music block, and a 300-seat theatre, plus a gym, canteen, and sport facilities including a full-size basketball court, football pitch, tennis and volleyball courts. ISN Nice offers a range of after-school activities and clubs, including drama with LAMDA/ABRSM exams, the Globeducate Academic Olympics, and Model United Nations.

Lafayette International School in Nice, France, offers a bilingual, multidisciplinary program anchored in the French and English curricula. It uses a differentiated pedagogy that respects each student's pace and fosters self-confidence, respect and critical thinking. With small class sizes, students engage in a broad range of multi-sport, cultural and leisure activities and prepare to access universities abroad. Located at 10 and 06 Avenue Georges Clémenceau in Nice, the school serves families from around thirty nationalities and has supported learners since 1982. A standout feature is the NEW ERA Theater facility for performances, complemented by an arts program that includes music education with piano-percussion and singing in Italian, violin, and a chess club. The school runs Cambridge English exams (KET, PET, FCE, CAE, CPE), DELE and Mandarin HSK exams and offers English, Spanish and Chinese through these programs. Ongoing progress checks and a rich language and culture program support growth worldwide.

Mougins British International School is a British international school in Mougins, near Nice, offering the English National Curriculum from Early Years through Key Stage 5. The programme includes EYFS, Key Stages 1–5, IGCSE at the end of Key Stage 4, and A-level and/or BTEC options in the Sixth Form. The school serves ages 3 to 18 and follows an English-language curriculum for international learners. The campus sits amid woodland and gardens, with outdoor learning on site. Facilities include a library of 11,000 volumes with a dedicated librarian, a dedicated drama and music facility with an indoor theatre, and sports spaces including a full-sized synthetic pitch and gym. A French Bilingual Pathway is offered, alongside EAL and learning-support provisions. Extra-curriculars feature a LAMDA-certified drama centre, choirs and an orchestra, Learnissimo language lessons, and Globeducate events. Pastoral care is supported by a Health and Wellbeing Centre and strong community life through PTA.

Mouratoglou International School (MIS) in Biot, Sophia Antipolis, near Nice, offers two curricula within a bilingual campus. The French Section follows the Ministère de l'Éducation Nationale for grades 6–12, leading to the Diplôme National du Brevet and the Baccalauréat général, with Cambridge English and PIX certifications. The American Section provides 100% English-tuition for grades 5–12, follows the American curriculum with AP courses, and prepares students for the High School Diploma, SAT, TOEFL, and AP exams. A distinctive Dual Diploma combines the French Baccalauréat with the American High School Diploma. Classes are capped at 15 students, and MIS operates as an official SAT and AP exam center. The 12-hectare campus in Biot offers secure, surroundings with on-site medical, psychological, and nursing care, plus sports and academic facilities. The university placement team, with 25 years of experience, supports scholarships (91% of graduates) to North American universities; around 35 students are placed year.

Located in Monaco, The British School of Monaco opened in November 2022 as a family‑run school delivering a British Curriculum with English‑language instruction at the heart of every classroom. The school follows the English National Curriculum, adapted for local characteristics, and is accredited and recognised as a Cambridge school. A broad Cambridge pathway for Years 7–11 leads to IGCSEs, followed by A‑Levels, with English as the language of instruction throughout. French is taught from Year 1 to Year 6, and the school offers an Individual Programme to tailor secondary, IGCSE and A‑Level pathways to individual learners. The campus comprises a primary site with indoor spaces and a nearby recreation area at the Modelex site, owned by the school and recognised by authorities, with a planned secondary site atop a cliff beside Jardin Exotique connected by a lift to shorten travel between sites. Facilities include spacious classrooms for up to sixteen pupils, whiteboards and interactive smartboards, a well‑stocked library and access to a swimming pool and local stadia for PE. The school runs a house system, a diverse enrichment programme, and participates in activities such as the Duke of Edinburgh's Award, off‑site trips, and reading initiatives.

The British School of Monaco provides a British Curriculum for day students from early primary through secondary years. Located in the Fontvieille district, the school delivers the National Curriculum for England with English as the primary language of instruction, while seamlessly integrating daily French lessons. The strict class size cap of 16 ensures teachers can provide heavily individualised support to every student. A distinctly unique feature is the school’s "Individual Programme," which caters to students needing highly personalised academic timetables, mentoring, and university entrance preparation. Students also benefit from access to specialized external facilities, such as using the local Monaco stadium running tracks for physical education. Instead of a single traditional campus, the school operates specific hubs for different age groups, including a newly opened secondary premises on Avenue Hector Otto equipped with a dedicated science laboratory, art space, and music facilities.

The Hive Academy offers the American curriculum for Grades 6–12 (ages 11–18). French classes are integrated into the core curriculum and all other classes are taught in English. The school is affiliated with the United States and functions as an AP Test Center, supporting Advanced Placement coursework and examinations on campus. Classes are small, with 12–14 students per class, enabling personalized teaching and frequent feedback. In the afternoon, students pursue activities aligned with their artistic, linguistic, or sporting interests, extending learning beyond the traditional timetable. A diverse community reflects 49 countries represented among students and staff. Native-speaking teachers deliver languages, including Spanish, Italian, extra-French, Chinese and Japanese, with exam options such as DELE, HSK, CILS, DELF, and AP. The Hive Academy emphasizes relevance through community involvement and family partnerships, fostering leadership, respect, and responsibility in daily life. The school supports AP coursework and performance-based experiences through its extracurricular program.

Located in Monaco, The International School of Monaco offers an IB continuum from Early Years through PYP, MYP, DP and CP, with an accompanying BTEC qualification. The school teaches bilingually in English and French, integrating language learning across the curriculum and using a bilingual Singapore Maths approach supported by Information Technology as a core component. The Le Testimonio II campus provides purpose‑built spaces for learning, dining, and wellbeing, including a Care Room for emotional support and a broad enrichment program across academics, service, the arts, sport and adventure. ISM maintains a collaboration with King's College School, Wimbledon, and participates in AFEC‑accredited sport pathways. Students benefit from Model United Nations opportunities, a dedicated Performing Arts department, and strong language and service initiatives that reflect Monaco's international community. The school is accredited by the Council of International Schools and emphasizes global citizenship through service, leadership, and experiential learning for lifelong global engagement.