Welcome to ICS Côte d'Azur. A bilingual Early Years and Primary School where children learn English and French in equal measure.
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Applications are open for the 2025-2026 school year.
Our bilingual programme fosters linguistic proficiency and cultural understanding through instruction in two languages
Early Years and Primary School students follow the International Baccalaureate programme designed for young learners
Our Culture of Care guarantees a warm, welcoming environment from our youngest to our oldest students
Our innovative STEAM curriculum teaches students problem solving and collaboration skills
We plan a sports curriculum that is adapted for every age group, with dedicated facilities on our campus
ICS Côte d'Azur : A bilingual primary school on the French Riviera
As a co-educational day school, we cater to families seeking a bilingual international school for their child. We welcome children ages 3 to 11 years for their early years and primary education.
100%
learner centered
30+
Nationalities
12:1
Student/teacher ratio
50/50
Weekly French / English learning
2021
New STEAM lab opened
EARLY YEARS
EARLY YEARS
Follows the IB Primary Years Programme (PYP) in French and English for children aged 3 to 5.
PRIMARY SCHOOL
PRIMARY SCHOOL
We integrate the national curricula for France and England while following the bilingual IB Primary Years Programme (PYP) for students in grades 1-6.
STEAM and Innovation
STEAM and Innovation
The vision behind our STEAM initiatives is for students to acquire critical thinking, creativity and problem-solving skills, essential for their future.
ICS Virtual Tour
Explore our newly developed 360 Virtual Tour, offering an immersive, interactive experience of the campus of our bilingual school.
This innovative tool allows prospective families, alumni, and community members to visit our nursery and primary school from anywhere in the world. With detailed views of classrooms, outdoor spaces, and specialist rooms, the virtual tour highlights ICS’s commitment to providing exceptional, personalised bilingual education in a warm and caring environment.
News + Events
![Thank you for Wearing it Wild!]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1750153076/ebicaschoolcom/uej4pafdseusqq0n21pt/WearitWild2025Thumbnail.png","width":250}])
Every year Globeducate schools around the world celebrate Wear it Wild. An initiative with our partner the World Wildlife Fund to raise awareness of conservation efforts and collect money for the charity.
![Celebrating Student Success: Margot Shines at French National Maths Challenge]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1749542161/ebicaschoolcom/j1rntkdjkkix6uzcgvcl/Kangouroumathsthumbnail.png","width":250}])
Every year, hundreds of thousands of students from both public and private schools across France take part in the Kangourou Math Competition, a national challenge designed to encourage logical thinking, problem-solving, and a love for mathematics.
![ICS Basketball Teams Take Silver in the French Riviera International League]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1749543155/ebicaschoolcom/uxm9xtucm74hngcrfiby/BasketballTournamentInternationalSchools.png","width":250}])
Our ICS students proudly represented the school at the French Riviera International Schools League Tournament, competing against Mougins School, the International School of Nice, and the International School of Monaco in a full day of exciting matches.
![Outdoor Learning Day: Spring 2025 Edition!]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1747741078/ebicaschoolcom/zola9abfhczomoakyp1k/OutdoorClassroomDay2025Thumbnail.png","width":250}])
To celebrate Globeducate Outdoor Learning day, five year groups at ICS Côte d'Azur headed into the playground and beyond to take their learning into the natural world.
![The 2025 PYP Exhibition: Our PY6 Class Shines with Passion, Purpose, and Pride]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1747225418/ebicaschoolcom/in2druwzdxdfrozeehuw/PYPexhibition2025.png","width":250}])
This year’s PYP Exhibition lived up to expectations and more, as our PY6 students showcased their learning journeys with confidence and heart. Their projects reflected months of inquiry, collaboration, and a deep commitment to making a difference in the world.
5 Reasons to choose ICS Côte d'Azur Bilingual School
- 1. Excellence in Bilingual Education
- 2. Innovative and Active Learning Approach
- 3. A Rigorous and Balanced International Curriculum
- 4. A Supportive and Inspiring Environment
- 5. An Exceptional Setting on the Côte d'Azur
1. Excellence in Bilingual Education
2. Innovative and Active Learning Approach
3. A Rigorous and Balanced International Curriculum
4. A Supportive and Inspiring Environment
5. An Exceptional Setting on the Côte d'Azur
The ICS Blog
![Bilingual Teaching at ICS Côte d’Azur: 5 Proven Methods That Empower Preschool and Primary Learners]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1748430393/ebicaschoolcom/cu0gsaa9umithc59l7hy/5bilingualmethodsthumbnail.png","width":250}])
At ICS Côte d'Azur, bilingualism is not just an academic goal — it’s the foundation for success in our preschool and primary programmes. Learn more in our latest blog post about the methods we use in our classrooms.
![Why Bilingual Education is the Key to Future Success]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1737380636/ebicaschoolcom/gnizpivvngysjvo9kvkn/BilingualBlogThumbnail.png","width":250}])
In our bilingual preschool and primary school, we know the importance of bilingual education: it plays an essential role in children's cognitive development.
![What is the IB Primary Years Programme?]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1712742649/ebicaschoolcom/kqhhde8n4opfrujtlp62/PYPExhibitionThumbnail.png","width":250}])
Discover what an IB World School (International Baccalaureate) is and the Primary Years Programme (PYP) offered at our bilingual school ICS Côte d'Azur.
![Joining ICS Côte d’Azur from the United States]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1737363212/ebicaschoolcom/ekhktbvqdyhcvz0ugl1k/UnitedStatesThumbnail.png","width":250}])
Around 20% of families join ICS Côte d’Azur from the US every year, so we asked a few of our current families who had recently moved across the Atlantic for their feedback regarding the similarities and differences between the schools in the USA, and why they chose ICS Côte d’Azur to continue their children’s education.
![How we Teach English and French to Beginners]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1727351998/ebicaschoolcom/iatpgudhauwxfxvoptlm/FLEEALThumbnail.png","width":250}])
As part of our commitment to fostering an inclusive and supportive educational environment, we offer two important programmes: FLE (French as a Foreign Language) and EAL (English as an Additional Language) for students from PY3 to PY6.
![The Transition to School for our Youngest Learners]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1737362536/ebicaschoolcom/kd9klzc7lduvkjkusi9f/Youngestlearners.png","width":250}])
Welcoming our new KG1 students in September is one of the most important aspects of transitioning to school for our youngest learners. Read more about how we help them adapt to new routines, faces and languages in our blog post.
![Why should my child go to an IB school?]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1737362786/ebicaschoolcom/xwmexa9iyvy1wi4eyjji/WhyChooseanIBSchoolThumbnail.png","width":250}])
Discover 5 good reasons to choose an IB school offering the PYP Primary Years Programme and learn about the unique approach of our bilingual primary school, ICS Côte d'Azur.