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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We are a unique bilingual school located in the heart of the French Riviera, where every child is at the centre of their learning
Our holistic approach celebrates children's academic and personal achievements
Early years and primary school students follow the International Baccalaureate programme designed for young learners
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 (formerly EBICA) is the only French and English bilingual primary school offering the IB Primary Years Programme 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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PY1, PY2, and PY3 students have been exploring traditional celebrations around the world as part of the school's programme to teach students international mindedness and diversity.
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Many of our students have passions and hobbies that they would like to explore at school outside of class time, so we designed clubs and tournaments during break times to keep their minds and bodies occupied.
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Our STEAM Days, organised around UNESCO World Science Day on Thursday 10th November, celebrated the skills and knowledge students develop when they engage in projects that combine science, technology, engineering, art and mathematics.
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PY4 and PY5 have recently had the opportunity to take learning beyond the classroom, with trips to the Museum of Sport in Nice, and the ‘Centre International de Valbonne’ (CIV school) for a local Science Festival.
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All of our students participated in a community project this month to brighten up a local retirement home with their artworks about "a better world".