Welcome to ICS Côte d'Azur. A bilingual Early Years and Primary School where children learn English and French in equal measure.
Join us at our next open morning on Thursday 6th February.
Applications are now open for the 2025-2026 school year.
We are excited to announce a major renovations project during 2024 of our Early Years area and Médiathèque.
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.
News + Events
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ICS Côte d'Azur
![Alice, PY2 Receives Honorary Mention from Globeducate Arts Jury]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1734511751/ebicaschoolcom/e8u1iy3gn5eyn3x0hjzp/ThumbnailGlobeducateArts2024.png","width":250}])
We are delighted to announce that ICS PY2 student, Alice, received an Honorary Mention at the Globeducate Visual Arts Competition 2024.
![ICS Chooses Finalists for Globeducate Visual Arts Competition]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1732281614/ebicaschoolcom/nobppvptyrkqomagw2rm/ThumbnailGlobeducateArts.png","width":250}])
The Globeducate Visual Arts Competition on the theme Marine showcased the incredible creativity of our students from PY1 to PY6. After an inspiring display of talent, the children voted for their favorite pieces in each category.
![Globeducate STEAM Days Roundup]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1731923726/ebicaschoolcom/mitxixwklyf2yo5prlpj/STEAMDaysthumbnail.png","width":250}])
We celebrated Globeducate STEAM Days last week in conjunction with UNESCO World Science Day. Several of our classes had the exciting opportunity to visit The Hub, where they took part in an engaging STEAM activity led by our STEAM coordinator, Maitresse Gabrielle.
![Early Years Family Tree]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1729665680/ebicaschoolcom/jxryplq2yb0zso4h1gdm/KG12Tree.png","width":250}])
For the PYP Unit of Inquiry, "Who We Are," the KG1/2 and KG2 students explored the theme "Every family is special and different." The result was a beautiful family tree in autumn colours.
![PY1 Students Create LEGO Village]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1729665680/ebicaschoolcom/xzwyzctruulmfxcqcuwi/PY1LEGOVillage.png","width":250}])
PY1 are at the end of their unit, 'How We Organise Ourselves', and they've been looking at all the roles people play in making a town run smoothly. Find out more in our news post.
The ICS Blog
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ICS Côte d'Azur
![What is the IB Primary Years Programme?]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1712742649/ebicaschoolcom/kqhhde8n4opfrujtlp62/PYPExhibitionThumbnail.png","width":250}])
We asked Janet Goswell, our PYP Coordinator for her insights into what it means to be an IB World School, and how we implement the IB Primary Years Programme.
![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}])
Here are 5 reasons why choosing an IB PYP school like ours is the best decision you can make for your child.
![Pathways after PY6 : How to choose the right school for your child?]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1719824811/ebicaschoolcom/esfe2quj3m3dtyxa51fs/PY6GraduationThumbnail.png","width":250}])
Choosing a secondary school that is the best match for your child is crucial. But deciding which one to go to can be hard for parents and students because there are many factors to consider first and there are different schools to choose from.
![What is the IB PYP Exhibition?]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1708942109/ebicaschoolcom/kj1cvhmxisj8kiwzmdmq/PY5PublicSpeakingThumbnail.png","width":250}])
For the past several weeks, our ICS PY6 students have been working hard on researching and preparing for the PYP exhibition. But what exactly is this renowned event at the end of the Primary Years Programme?