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 Wednesday April 23rd.
Applications are now 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
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ICS Côte d'Azur
![Globeducate Eco Week 2025: Sharing the Planet]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1744114824/ebicaschoolcom/m2hllixdsl5ka9nfspxk/EcoWeek2025Thumbnail.png","width":250}])
Globeducate Eco Week, held from March 17th to 21st, aligned perfectly with our latest IB Primary Years Programme (PYP) unit, "Sharing the Planet."
![KG1 &2 Dive into the Mediterranean at the Monaco Oceanographic Museum]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1743157957/ebicaschoolcom/ri46qoynjy8gixxh1edt/MonacoaquariumThumbnail.png","width":250}])
As part of their current PYP unit "Sharing the Planet" our KG1&2 class visited the Oceanographic Museum of Monaco for an exciting day trip beyond the classroom.
![Imaginations Run Wild at Palomano in Grasse with KG1]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1743157884/ebicaschoolcom/x96iwvlhireun921dejj/PalomanoThumbnail.png","width":250}])
This week, KG1 students had an exciting visit to Palomano Grasse, a new creative play centre focused on role play and imaginative scenarios.
![Globeducate Poetry Slam 2025]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1743157925/ebicaschoolcom/n8bgfdv1aa3uvmjham1w/PoetrySlam2025Thumbnail.png","width":250}])
As part of the 2025 Globeducate Poetry Slam, ICS students explored the PYP theme of "Sharing the Planet" by creating their own poems with their teachers. It was so fun to celebrate poetry and creative expression alongside students from schools around the world on the same day.
![PY2 Celebration of Learning]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1741682944/ebicaschoolcom/snmzx0bgkworvomixkk2/PY2Thumbnail.png","width":250}])
Last week, we held a special Celebration of Learning for PY2 Families. They were invited by the students to come to school to see what they had been up to in the classroom.
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
![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.
![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.